Back in Winter Wonderland

Hello! I actually can't believe it, we've been back for three weeks already -- and I only got to blog now!

Picture taken last December 12, 2015

As expected, we are still in the adjustment phase. Nathan and I stayed in the Philippines for four and a half months so we kinda got used to life there.

Nathan is very difficult to handle now. Ever since we came back, he's been extra clingy to 'momma.' He only wants to be with me to the point that I can no longer do anything aside from taking care of him. And although he's already close again to 'dadda,' he still couldn't go anywhere nor sleep without me. Haist!

Oh well, enough of my "complaints." Basta super happy na rin ako because at least I am back in winter wonderland. Promise, I love love love the cold! Ayoko na talaga ng weather sa Pilipinas.

O siya, basta I will find time to blog -- that's one of my new year's resolutions. Please bear with me.

One week to go!

Whoaah! I couldn't believe it, Nathan's barnyard bash will be happening in a week!

As usual, I am in cramming mode. I've sort of lost my momentum in party preparation the past days because Nathan got diarrhea. Thankfully, he's fine now.

Ford is arriving next Friday and I am so excited. My Superman is coming and I'll get rescued! Kung alam nyo lang ang pinagdaanan ko the most months, you'll surely understand why I badly need my husband by my side now.

Anyway, I am choosing to forego all the negativity (at least for now) and concentrate on Nathan's party. Wish me luck!

Death of a brother

I only have one brother, a kuya. I've loved him so dearly.

But he died today.

Not literally though.

I hate any negativity on this blog. But I just have to post this to remember the day that I am now without a sibling.

Sadness envelopes my life at this point. But I am choosing to move forward.

Hello from the Philippines!

Hello! Hello! We're still alive!

Sorry if it appears that I neglected this blog. You see, my greatest mistake in coming here in Pinas for a long vacation is not bringing my own laptop. I thought I could use the old one that I left here but for some reason, it's just not here anymore. Right now, I am just using Ford's old netbook (that he dumped onto me in 2012) and it's sooooo slow!

Anyway, I'll be back in Edmonton in less than a month and I am hoping that I could blog often again (is that possible if you have a very active toddler?)

Whew, Nathan's first birthday is fast-approaching and I am in toxic mode. But we are very excited of course!

Oh, here he is now! So cute, I know!

Oops, I've got to go back to party preps.You'll hear from me again soon!

Random Chika # 3

1. Dinner at Pinoy Grill. We went to Walmart yesterday to buy some more stuff that we need in the Philippines. Then we had dinner at Pinoy Grill because Ford was craving for bulalo and crispy pata. As expected, the food was so-so and we paid $35 I think. The husband didn't give a tip anymore, hindi naman masyadong ok ang service eh.

2. Benadryl for Nathan. Please do not judge us, but after so much contemplation, nag-decide na kaming painumin si Nathan ng Benadryl para sa flight namin sa Pinas (pumayag din naman ang pedia niya). At 7 3/4 months, our son is overly active. Hindi ko talaga kakayanin kung hindi siya matutulog nang maayos kahit ilang oras lang. Vancouver to Manila alone is already 14 hours, eh yung Edmonton to Vancouver pa plus yung layover?

We had a test run last night and effective siya! Around 40 minutes after taking it, tulog na.

By the way, I am happy because I got to use my Benadryl coupon! From $8.99, naging $6.99 na lang (plus 5% tax).

NOTE: Sorry, Nathan. We will try not to do this again. Ngayong uwi lang talaga natin kasi hindi kaya ng Mommy. =(

3.  A Retirement Home in Pinas. I was surprised when I saw my aunt's new house in Pinas. Whoaah, it's so big! She and her husband are US citizens and have been living there for decades now. They retired last year and decided to build a house in Pinas, para raw may matutuluyan sila kapag umuuwi sila.

They must really have lots of money! Hmm, ano kaya ang gagawin nila sa napakalaking bahay na ito? Their four children are busy with their lives at hindi naman bumibisita sa Pinas. Wala na rin kaming kamag-anak sa Malolos because almost everybody's in North America na. Oh well, it's their money to spend hehe!

Picture taken from a relative's Facebook account 

4. Little Ceasars Pizza. Pod and I were hungry last Saturday (late) night at wala na kaming maisip kainin kundi pizza. He wanted to buy cheese-stuffed crust pizza sana from Pizza Hut but I objected. $22+ kasi at namamahalan ako. Sa Little Ceasars kami bumagsak. First time kong makakain nito, very ordinary lang ang lasa. Sabagay, what can you expect from $8+ lol! 

5.  Dresses for Girls. It's so exciting to buy gifts for girls, ang dami kasing choices! Sa damit pa lang, nakakaaliw ng mamili. Since it's summer, I chose some florals (mahilig naman talaga ako sa flowery things hehe). 

I always buy at Gap Outlet. Super mura kasi talaga. 

6. Sofia Paper Bag. I found this super cute paper bag at Dollarama. Pero tama ang instinct ko, dapat hindi na ito ang binili ko. Kasi naman may kapareho sa pinagbigyan ko. Nakakahiya tuloy! =(

An update from Nathan

Hello! Hello! Just to update you, guys... I can now stand up!

Philippines, here I come!!!

Happy Canada Day 2015!

A very happy Canada Day from our little Canadian!

Oh how time flies! Last year, my little boy was still on my tummy. And now, ayan sobrang kulit na!

Thank you, Canada! You've given me the best care when I was pregnant with my little boy and I'll be forever grateful!

I am proud to have a Canadian for a son! =)