Monday, May 12, 2008
Are we ready for school?
As I was on my way home last night, im thingking of Jea's first day at school. Will I able to leave her the whole day? Will she be ok? I plan to accompany her only in the morning then leave for the afternoon after lunch, then just fetch her at 6pm. Her class schedule is whole day. Kiddo's "intensive program" whereas the children can be left the whole day. In the morning Jea will join her regular class, and take a nap after lunch then some supplementary class after that, it can be reading, art or anything she likes.
I opted for a whole day class since, id like to be the one to fetch her from school. Kiddo Academy is far from our home, so it would be hard to fetch her at school by the yaya. I thought it would actually be good for her, instead of spending half day with yaya at home. Anyway, her class is only 3times a week.
Back to the topic, with all this considerations i was wondering if we can really do this. I will bring her to school at 8am, then go to office. After that, i'll fetch her agin at 5:30, bring her to mama, then go back to work. All this without decent transportation, we will just be depending on taxi cab and MRT. It will be really exausting for me, i hope Jea can take it.
I opted for a whole day class since, id like to be the one to fetch her from school. Kiddo Academy is far from our home, so it would be hard to fetch her at school by the yaya. I thought it would actually be good for her, instead of spending half day with yaya at home. Anyway, her class is only 3times a week.
Back to the topic, with all this considerations i was wondering if we can really do this. I will bring her to school at 8am, then go to office. After that, i'll fetch her agin at 5:30, bring her to mama, then go back to work. All this without decent transportation, we will just be depending on taxi cab and MRT. It will be really exausting for me, i hope Jea can take it.
To Party or not to Party...
... that is the question..
For Jea's 3rd birthday, if i were to choose i really dont like to have a party. There's just too much hassle and mess. So, instead of having a party, im thinking of giving her a really expensive gift, at least for my standard...
Id like to give her a kitchen playset since she really loves to pretend to be a Chef. I know she will definitely love it. In fact instead of buying one id like one to me made for her. I want it to be constructed inside the cabinet in the living room. Its just the right size for her. And we can just close it up when she's done playing. I think I still have to shell out around Php 2000. But thats ok instead of a birthday party which will cost more. This can also train her to play in one area only and not to scatter all her toys around the house.
Now, my mission is to go to Robinsons Pioneer, Handyman to ask for an estimate. Hope it will not be over my budget.
For Jea's 3rd birthday, if i were to choose i really dont like to have a party. There's just too much hassle and mess. So, instead of having a party, im thinking of giving her a really expensive gift, at least for my standard...
Id like to give her a kitchen playset since she really loves to pretend to be a Chef. I know she will definitely love it. In fact instead of buying one id like one to me made for her. I want it to be constructed inside the cabinet in the living room. Its just the right size for her. And we can just close it up when she's done playing. I think I still have to shell out around Php 2000. But thats ok instead of a birthday party which will cost more. This can also train her to play in one area only and not to scatter all her toys around the house.
Now, my mission is to go to Robinsons Pioneer, Handyman to ask for an estimate. Hope it will not be over my budget.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day 2008
I went home late last friday since there was a party in the office. I didnt expect Jea to be awake. When I got home, my mom was really mad it me because i wasnt answering the phone. It turned out that Jea is still awake and waiting for me because she has a gift to give. When I rang the bell at the gate, I instantly heard Jea say Mommy!!! In a few seconds she's there in front of me, even faster than yaya. So she kissed me and lead me to the door. As we go inside she whispered "Mommy, happy mother's day!" I was surprised. I kissed her again and said Thank You!. Then she grabbed my hand and lead me to the kitchen, opened the ref and took the box of doughnuts.
With a note on it "Happy Mothers Day from Jea" , of course its my mom who wrote the message but what touched me is the reaction on her face upon giving it to me. She was so excited to give the gift that she stayed up so late. She greeted me and hugged me over and over saying "mommy love you".
I especially want to thank not just Jea but also my mom. Since it is her idea to do that. It truly is a remarkable event that showed how much a mother loves their kid. Me with my daughter and my mom's love to me. She is so selfless to think of telling Jea to greet me happy mother's day than, giving herself imporatnce as she is also such a great mother. Maybe more than I can ever be. So for you MAMA!! Happy Mothers Day! You are not just a good mother to me and kuya, but continously gives more love to my daughter Jea, and for ever we will be greatful.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Tagging -To Do's
I wasnt tagged by anybody but id like to try it out. I found this fromabie's blog
BUSY PEOPLE: 1.) my chopsuey 2.) mind bubbles 3.) vanity kit 4.) somethingpurple 5.) a detour 5.) women xplore 6.) princes bela 7.) our journey to life 8.) my planet purple 9.) sweetprettynaughty
1.) Plan for Jea's Party. (if we are going to have one)
2.) Shop for school supplies.
3.) Finish the layout for Jea's Photobook.
4.) Call Mr. Carpio to follow on the designs.
5.) Go to kiddo Academy for the enrollment.
I tagged 4 of my friends and abie's friend where she got this tag from...
Lets see if anybody will take time to try this out... Hopefully they will
What are your to dos: owie, ems, erin, raissa, amelia
BUSY PEOPLE: 1.) my chopsuey 2.) mind bubbles 3.) vanity kit 4.) somethingpurple 5.) a detour 5.) women xplore 6.) princes bela 7.) our journey to life 8.) my planet purple 9.) sweetprettynaughty
1.) Plan for Jea's Party. (if we are going to have one)
2.) Shop for school supplies.
3.) Finish the layout for Jea's Photobook.
4.) Call Mr. Carpio to follow on the designs.
5.) Go to kiddo Academy for the enrollment.
I tagged 4 of my friends and abie's friend where she got this tag from...
Lets see if anybody will take time to try this out... Hopefully they will
What are your to dos: owie, ems, erin, raissa, amelia
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Party for Three....Here it goes again...
We are at the time of the year that I have to plan another birthday party, sure... time really does fly...I just uploaded the pictures for Jea's 2nd birthday now I have to plan a new one. Ok i really have tight budget this year since, Jea is also be enrolling in school this June. I want to have a simple party that the kids can enjoy. I figured I can just set up a playdate for the kids.
The theme for this year would be Teddy Bear since, this year Jea developed a special fondness to teddy bears. Special her special friend "Pink bear". She cant sleep without it. My plan is to have it in a venue where the kids can enjoy. This is all for the kids. 
Its a "childrens party" right? So id like to have a simple cake made of cupcakes. Then the decorations would be, what else but teddy bears. If i can still afford it I would also like to give away small teddy bears as souvenirs. For activity I can give out cup cakes for each of the kids and let them decorate it themselves. For games we can do a dress up your teddy. I can make shirts, hats and booties, whoever finish first will get a gift. For snacks i would like to have finger foods only. Maybe pizza or rolled sandwhich in bite size only. No messy spaghetti. I can add up some chicken lollipops. For dessert they can eat their cupcakes.
The problem would be the food for adults, sandwhich and cupcake would not suffice. Im thinking or serving Pizza too and chicken, some mojos. I can just order from pizza hut.
Friday, May 2, 2008
First Class
April 24, 2008
First Trial Class
Kiddo Academy
The night before I already told Jea that she is going to school the next day. I thought it will not push through since she has high fever that night. She was so sick that she vomitted a few times. I was all eyes on her, I kept watch all night. I kept on telling her that she has to be well tomorrow if she wants to go to school. I kept her motivated so she would cooperate in taking her medicines, and she did. The next morning, I checked on her at 5am. She still has a little fever. But at 7am she was already active and so excited to go to school. So we prepared to go to school. I brought lots of clothes and milk good for 3 bottles. She had juice for baon. She was so excited that she wanted to go down as early as 8am. I told her that we still have to wait for Nangnang Pau because she will join us. But Jea insisted. Pau and Kuya arrived arround 8:30 and we got a taxi immediately.
It was s long ride, and Jea was so active and attentive. She wont take off her backpack for she said she might forget it in the taxi. She also kept on reminding us that we should hang on to our bags. We are all anxious on what will happen. When we reached GA Tower, Jea and Pau are already impressed by the lobby and we patiently waited for the elevator.
When we got in, Pau liked it already. Jea was a little quiet, maybe nervous of the new sorroundings. So we went to the office and I asked teacher Jo if she can have her trial class today. She said ok, but it will start at 10:30am pa, we arean hour early. So we headed to the playroom first. Jea likes it so much, she pretended to be chef sheffy. Buying stuff from the groceries then cooking it in the restaurant. I was a little busy with the phone since i will turn it over to the office that affternoon. Wish i spend more time playing with Jea, rather than being preoccupied with the phone. After some time teacher Jen told us that its time for the class so the 3 of us headed to the AVR. Apparently thats where they do their circles. At first there where only 3 kids then came the others. Jea wont join them. The whole school thing and playing with other kids are so new to her. So Pau and I joined the singing hoping she would join to but she cried. So we stayed with her but still singing with the kids. At the last part she also sang a few lines.
Then, next is the class. We send her in the classroom and at first she still wanted to cry. she wont go in, she wants me with her. But teacher Jen talked to her and showed the stamps and was able to convince her to sit. We watched from the glass windows and as I saw Jea sitting in the chair with teacher and other kids I realized that it is her first class. That indeed shes already a big girl. I got teary eyed at that point. So we watched her, paint all the macaroni answering the teacher and talking to the other kids. Slowly she got comfortable and started to have fun. She made Pink Macaroni necklace.
First Trial Class
Kiddo Academy
The night before I already told Jea that she is going to school the next day. I thought it will not push through since she has high fever that night. She was so sick that she vomitted a few times. I was all eyes on her, I kept watch all night. I kept on telling her that she has to be well tomorrow if she wants to go to school. I kept her motivated so she would cooperate in taking her medicines, and she did. The next morning, I checked on her at 5am. She still has a little fever. But at 7am she was already active and so excited to go to school. So we prepared to go to school. I brought lots of clothes and milk good for 3 bottles. She had juice for baon. She was so excited that she wanted to go down as early as 8am. I told her that we still have to wait for Nangnang Pau because she will join us. But Jea insisted. Pau and Kuya arrived arround 8:30 and we got a taxi immediately.
It was s long ride, and Jea was so active and attentive. She wont take off her backpack for she said she might forget it in the taxi. She also kept on reminding us that we should hang on to our bags. We are all anxious on what will happen. When we reached GA Tower, Jea and Pau are already impressed by the lobby and we patiently waited for the elevator.
When we got in, Pau liked it already. Jea was a little quiet, maybe nervous of the new sorroundings. So we went to the office and I asked teacher Jo if she can have her trial class today. She said ok, but it will start at 10:30am pa, we arean hour early. So we headed to the playroom first. Jea likes it so much, she pretended to be chef sheffy. Buying stuff from the groceries then cooking it in the restaurant. I was a little busy with the phone since i will turn it over to the office that affternoon. Wish i spend more time playing with Jea, rather than being preoccupied with the phone. After some time teacher Jen told us that its time for the class so the 3 of us headed to the AVR. Apparently thats where they do their circles. At first there where only 3 kids then came the others. Jea wont join them. The whole school thing and playing with other kids are so new to her. So Pau and I joined the singing hoping she would join to but she cried. So we stayed with her but still singing with the kids. At the last part she also sang a few lines.
Then, next is the class. We send her in the classroom and at first she still wanted to cry. she wont go in, she wants me with her. But teacher Jen talked to her and showed the stamps and was able to convince her to sit. We watched from the glass windows and as I saw Jea sitting in the chair with teacher and other kids I realized that it is her first class. That indeed shes already a big girl. I got teary eyed at that point. So we watched her, paint all the macaroni answering the teacher and talking to the other kids. Slowly she got comfortable and started to have fun. She made Pink Macaroni necklace.
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