My Easter Sunday

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:35:20 +0000

I had so much fun last Sunday. Mommy got me a pretty pink dress and a pair of white shoes. I know I did not behave too well at church but I was just too tired and sleepy. After church, we went to have dinner at Ninang Myla’s house. One thing we did not do is egg hunting. We did that Friday night because Mommy felt so bad I didn’t get an egg during my school’s egg hunting day.

Here are some photos my Mom took last week during the Holiday.

First Day at School

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:43:02 +0000

Today is my first day at Chez Grand’mere. Mommy woke me up at 5:15, put my clothes on and fix my hair up. I know she’s been dreading for this day to come, but it finally did. I didn’t know what to expect at first. When we got there, daylight was just breaking. There were two older girls having breakfast. I joined them on the table. I was doing good and getting comfortable already but Mommy just cannot leave. After 15 minutes, they finally left.

Daddy called at 8:00 to check on me. School is fun and I made friends with lots of girls. Mommy will pick me up later today. I can’t wait to tell her all my stories about how school was!

Off to Preschool in Three Days

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:57:01 +0000

Instead of Alyssa starting preschool on the 22nd, we have to move the schedule one week forward. I found out that Ate Raquel and Tatay will be staying with my other sister-in-law in Stanton one week before they go home to the Philippines. Terri, the Director of the school agreed for Alyssa to stay for 30 minutes at Chez Grand’mere (French for Granny’s House) on Monday to get used to the environment before we drop her off on Tuesday. I hope she will do good. You see, it will be the first time that we will leave her to complete strangers and I am a little skeptical. Not because I don’t trust the teachers but more because I am kind of scared for her. I feel sorry too that she has to go to school this early… I wish my Mom is here to take care of her.

They say there is a first time for everything… and in order for her to learn and grow, I have to let her go. It is all for the best. Being the only kid at home, she can be a brat. No, I don’t spoil her. But because she knows she can ran to someone else when I try to give her a time out is not much of a help. AGAIN, I am NOT blaming anybody else as a matter of fact I NEVER said it is anybody’s fault. To clarify things (even if you go back to my blog), I clearly wrote that: Alyssa behaves 100 times better with us. And that is the absolute truth. BECAUSE: 1. She knows whatever my decision is, it will Rolly’s too. So she cannot really run to him about something that I already did not agree on. 2. Because I am firm and she knows she does not have a choice but to follow.

And yeah, it is all natural that as a parent you get upset about words you hear. But I am not the type that would negate others instantly. I always try to retain a cool and calm composure, and I am good in masking what I feel. And though I don’t agree with what is being said, I rarely make any comments. I would not waste any of my time to even address it unless I feel it is necessary, or when I get pushed too hard. As I said, Alyssa is my business. She is not anybody’s daughter, she is mine. And I make decisions that will benefit her and not the other way around. That’s what parents are supposed to do. And I am blessed to have been given the best Mom and Dad myself. They’ve always been protective and loving, supportive and providing…

By the end of next week, I will introducing the new Alyssa. She will start learning more about life and friends and I know the first few days will be just too much for her. I wish I can be there inside her class, then again how can she start being independent. For now, I am just glad I work two blocks away from the center… It makes things better.

Update

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:29:00 +0000

Ok, it’s been a while since I wrote something here. Been too busy with work and so occupied during weekends. Alyssa is doing great. Has great imagination too. She thinks Astro Boy is her boyfriend, and wants to get married when she gets a job. She is very funny. She also has this other imaginary friend name Jake and a fallback boyfriend Diego (Dora’s cousin).

She is into names too. She calls herself Nikki. She thinks it is a cute name. She calls me Mommy Dolphin, Mommy Astro – Mommy Everything. Yup, she still drinks milk. Adobo is her favorite ulam, and water is her favorite drink. She knows candy is not good for her teeth too.

So there you go, ‘will have to try to update this website more often. At least, I am done with the adjustment period at work. More learning to go so far but I am just fine…

Growing. Growing. Growing.

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:19:32 +0000

Alyssa just suddenly decided to change her name to Nikki. I don’t even know how she came up with the name but it started when I wen to my physical and she was playing with Rolly. When I came out, of the hospital she has picked the Nikki from out of the blue. So, we’re calling her that…

She is growing up fast. Gosh now that she talks, it is never ending. She says phrases and words I’ve never heard before. She would say: “I have to get a job because I’m going to get married!” At three, she amazes me. She has this wild and huge imagination. She sometimes think she’s Hannah Montana with her guitar. She dresses up and would say: “I am on a fashion show.” When we bought her a Happy Meal at McDonald’s, she chose the Astro Boy toy. She misplaced it some days ago so now she tells us: “Astro Boy broke my heart. He flew away”, the pretends to be crying. She’s a drama queen…

Of course, my units in Child Psychology tells about this phase in a toddler’s life. It is a part of discovering who they are as they grow older. They indeed say the darnest things! At the end, I always make sure that she knows it’s ok to have a big imagination but it is always great to know the real world little by little as early as three…

Little Lady

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:26:03 +0000

We bought Alyssa a pair of pretty Polka Dot Top and a Black pants. She looks so darn cute, just like a little lady! She is growing up really fast!

The Beauty Thing

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:40:12 +0000

Last weekend, we headed to OC because Rolly has some network problems. We waited on the parking lot outside the office building. Fall is here and it is getting a little chilly. Alyssa can now wear that Dora Boots she’d been wanting to put on. She also found my lipgloss and been using it that morning…

Seriously, You Gotta See This!

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:22:24 +0000

Abbott Medical Optics Inc is currently running an iLASIK Video Contest that I find very interesting! Being the leader of vision correction, AMO wants contestants to submit a video on how an improved vision created an impact in people’s everyday lives. The video can can be centered on everything like your daily activities and hobbies. Great prizes are awaiting from $5,000 Grand Prize, an HDTV package of $2,500 value for every category first prize, and for second prize is The Flip UltraHD™ camcorder — a $199.99 value! The contest is still open for everyone and it is very easy to join. First, submit your movie on one of these categories:

• “My contacts are getting in the way of my good time”
• “My favorite sport or activity would be so much cooler with better vision”
• “You should see life after the iLASIK® Procedure”

Second, remember to tell your family and friends to vote for you online. The more votes you get, the closer you are to winning something great! So, what are you waiting for? Start shooting for that video! Read more details, submit or vote at www.GottaSeeThisNow.com

Alyssa’s Healthy Habit

admin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:06:53 +0000

When it comes to her being healthy, I couldn’t ask for more. She eats cheese and eggs, rice and veggies, drink milk, orange juice and water. She takes a nap at noon time and we walk about five miles a day to the park. She gets along better with other kids and behaves when with strangers.

I just love how everything is turning up specially with the way she is growing up. Though very slim, she is a lot taller than most kids her age at the park. She speaks two languages and two dialects. I just want to start her schooling already but I think it is still a little early. I want her to enjoy playtime first and drop her to school at the right time…