This year is going to be a milestone for Dana. It will be the year where she'll first start to go to school. I know, some of you may think that she's starting late considering some kids are in toddler school as early as 1 year old. Well, I wanted to enjoy my kids and want them to stay kids for as long as they can hahaha that's why it's only now that she's going to school. But hey, for someone who hasn't been to school, Dana knows a heck of a lot!! In fact, during her entrance exam, she scored the highest compared to those who already had formal education. Just because she's at home doesn't mean she doesn't learn. I guess she's just very bright and she takes instructions well. But I may have been a good teacher too hahahaha That's a testament to my mom!!!
So, we've been busy preparing for her first day of school. Buying school supplies has made me teary-eyed, believe it or not! There'll be an orientation on June 8 so we can't wait :) We're all excited ! :)
Dylan too has a his own firsts. Just last Saturday, he watched his first movie at the cinemas! It was Night at the Museum 2 and he loved it. he was so noisy inside the theater but only because he was reacting to the scenes. It was a good thing that the people around us were understanding hahahaha
But my gosh, theater tickets are way too expensive. Can you imagine one ticket costs P170?!!! I remember when tickets cost P40 and you can watch the movie over and over again. If you need to go out and buy something to eat, you can have the guard stamp your hand hhahahha and then you can come back hahahaha
The kids also had the first out of town trip when we went to Island Cove and Clark just this month. The details are in the other blog, as well as the pictures :) But one thing I can say, these kids know how to enjoy a good out of town trip :)
Can't wait for more firsts!! :)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Kids' New Toys
Just wanted to share a few photos of the kids and their new toys :)
Here's Dana with her new bike which we bought a couple of days ago. Naturally, she wanted a Lightning McQueen one so when we saw one in the exact size for her we bought it already :) Needless to say she was jumping up and down with joy :)
With Dylan, it wasn't so much as the toys but the toy shelf where I arranged the toys in LOL Before, the toys were in a huge bin where you have to dig through it to find them. What happens is that only the toys that are on top of the heap end up being played with.
When we saw these shelves in Shopwise Cubao on sale, buy 1 take 1, we decided to buy them. They're pretty cheap and they're light blue so they fit in with the room color scheme :) I still have yet to assemble 1 more for Dana's books which I need to make space for.. that's a whole new room renovation plan there! LOL
In fact, Dana wants her room red!! and she's waiting until we fix the windows in the room which she shares with her Ate Den so she can help paint it too :) I just don't know if Ate Den wants red too hahaha maybe we'll have to divide the room hahahha
Here's Dana with her new bike which we bought a couple of days ago. Naturally, she wanted a Lightning McQueen one so when we saw one in the exact size for her we bought it already :) Needless to say she was jumping up and down with joy :)With Dylan, it wasn't so much as the toys but the toy shelf where I arranged the toys in LOL Before, the toys were in a huge bin where you have to dig through it to find them. What happens is that only the toys that are on top of the heap end up being played with.
When we saw these shelves in Shopwise Cubao on sale, buy 1 take 1, we decided to buy them. They're pretty cheap and they're light blue so they fit in with the room color scheme :) I still have yet to assemble 1 more for Dana's books which I need to make space for.. that's a whole new room renovation plan there! LOL
In fact, Dana wants her room red!! and she's waiting until we fix the windows in the room which she shares with her Ate Den so she can help paint it too :) I just don't know if Ate Den wants red too hahaha maybe we'll have to divide the room hahahha
Sunday, February 1, 2009
What's new with the kids?
Obviously, I've been missing out on updating my kids' blogs. So many things happening at home what with the house repairs ongoing, getting a new nanny, a job interview and Patrick's new job to boot!
Well, the kids are adjusting well to the new nanny, Bing, although when we were talking about that subject with Dana, she refused to have one. I guess she thought that I won't be there to take care of her. When Bing arrived though, Dana was very explorative with her, at first shy, then she was showing Bing her toys, her stuff which meant that she's okay with her :) Dylan was shy too but then he adjusted well too.
When I went to my job interview with Patrick, that was the first time we left the kids alone in the house. Fortunately, Den didn't have school at that time so Bing wasn't totally alone with the kids. Dylan spent a long time crying (which was to be expected). When we arrived, he immediately run to my side and hugged me tight.. he really missed me (aww). Dana was not too bothered when I left because she knew I'll be back anyway. We brought books for them and Krispy Kreme donuts :)
One other milestone for Dana was when we moved rooms to accommodate Bing. Dana and Den now share a bedroom. Dylan rooms with me and Patrick :) When I moved furniture around, we installed the ladder for the kids' double bed. Dana was fearful of climbing it but Dylan had no fear from it. When Dana saw that Dylan could do it, she found strength in doing it by herself too :) My kids are growing up so fast :)
Now she considers their bedroom as the "Girls' Room" since she's sharing it with Ate Den. She's just waiting for me to paint the room red when we've also replaced the window in their room :)
Well, the kids are adjusting well to the new nanny, Bing, although when we were talking about that subject with Dana, she refused to have one. I guess she thought that I won't be there to take care of her. When Bing arrived though, Dana was very explorative with her, at first shy, then she was showing Bing her toys, her stuff which meant that she's okay with her :) Dylan was shy too but then he adjusted well too.
When I went to my job interview with Patrick, that was the first time we left the kids alone in the house. Fortunately, Den didn't have school at that time so Bing wasn't totally alone with the kids. Dylan spent a long time crying (which was to be expected). When we arrived, he immediately run to my side and hugged me tight.. he really missed me (aww). Dana was not too bothered when I left because she knew I'll be back anyway. We brought books for them and Krispy Kreme donuts :)
One other milestone for Dana was when we moved rooms to accommodate Bing. Dana and Den now share a bedroom. Dylan rooms with me and Patrick :) When I moved furniture around, we installed the ladder for the kids' double bed. Dana was fearful of climbing it but Dylan had no fear from it. When Dana saw that Dylan could do it, she found strength in doing it by herself too :) My kids are growing up so fast :)
Now she considers their bedroom as the "Girls' Room" since she's sharing it with Ate Den. She's just waiting for me to paint the room red when we've also replaced the window in their room :)