Jhaydii Turns Four

*** Originally posted on March 21, 2016**

Officially Jhaydii is four now. And that proves how time really wanes. From a 6.1 lbs to 14kgs and from a sleepy to a loquacious smart little girl. I now have a little one who corrects me when I made a mistake, mistake caused by dotage haha ?

We didn't have much. We surprised her by her favorite balloons and gifts. On night of March 20th we wanted her to sleep early so we can set up the surprise, but she slept at past 10pm. And on 12mn, my husband and I woke up to blow the balloons. When we're done, I brought the balloons inside the room, but surprisingly, one balloon got unattach from the stick and it flew, so I chased it and attached back to the stick. Behind me was the electric fan, and the stick got inside created a noise that made JD woke up haha... "Mama? Ano po yun?" Haha I lied beside her so she couldn't notice the balloons. It took her so long before she went back to sleep. She peed too, I need to cover her when entering the room so she could not see the surprise. And when the sun was up and it's 730am, I forced her to wake up. She right away see our surprise for her. ? "That's my gift?" "Yes" i replied. I saw happiness on her face. She hastily went to bed where the balloons and gift were placed. And opened the gifts with excitement.

   

 Then her daddy came, with him was a cake while he's singing happy birthday. We can see that she's very happy with our simple way of surprising her.

   

She kept on asking me the whole day "mama birthday ko pa din po ngayon?" Innocent really... I love her that way. 

   

And her happiness was completed when we brought her to Pampanga Skyranch. She just had a carousel ride. And dahil preggy ako and bawal daw to ride, no choice si daddy kundi samahan si JD. We also did play shooting ball na kapag naka shoot sa blue yellow or red ay may prize na stuff toy. We paid 200 for 15 balls ata un and daddy jay shoot only blue haha. So JD had a puppy. Despite this simple, she kept on saying "I'm happy". Nakakatuwa talaga mga bata, simple things make them really really happy, sana tayong mga adult din ? Now that you are four, we wish you to grow up a very well child. We pray that God will always protect you, keep you safe and healthy. And that we may provide you a good future. We love you so so much baby Jhaydii!

How We Prepare Our Toddler (JD) with the Coming of Our 2nd Baby

**original posting date: March 17, 2016**

My former officemate told me before that we should have our second baby na daw, that was when JD is still 2 years old. She said that because according to her, jealousy might happen if the eldest baby reaches the age of 3 or 4. Now that I am pregnant with our 2nd baby and JD is 4 by the time I delivered, I vex on how this will be accepted by her. Will she be jealous because the attention that we are giving her will be divided and that we will not be cuddling not only her but her new sibling as well? Might be ? Because she shows it, her jealousy is obvious everytime I or her daddy carries someone else's baby. We don't want it to happen with her new baby brother/sister. And to prepare her for this, I explained to her that she will be having a new baby whom she can share toys or clothes with. She accepted it, but of course she is young and can't stick to that, who knows right? Besides to that, we always go together when I have my monthly OB check up and let her listen to the heartbeat of baby tummy. She even joins me inside the room where I lied to listen to the heartbeat, she's beside me listening as well. I see smiles on her face as she hears the fast heartbeat inside me. And by the time baby tummy started to move and kick inside me, I let her feel it. I placed her palm on my tummy where she feels the kick, ans she shouts with joy upon feeling it. She also is always kissing my tummy uttering "I love you baby tummy" There's so much more we should do in order for JD to not be jealous of baby tummy. We should fully prepare her for it. Anyway, she prefers a sister. Her reason behind is that, she can't share her toy if it's a boy haha. But we explained to her that she can still share if it's a boy like what her kuya's (cousins) are doing. I am on my 25th week now and haven't have my gender check yet. I haven't have my ultrasound yet as I want to do it in 3D/4D. The Pampanga Women Ultrasound accepts by the time the tummy is on it's 28th week. 3 more weeks for me, I'm being patient ? anyway.

   

To end, if you have a toddler and worry about the coming of another baby, well, I can relate to you and hopefully our strategy will help us achieve our goal....

Happy 35th To Me at The Singing Cooks and Waiters

And my birthday celebration hasn't ended yet ;-) First and foremost, thank you very much to my ITO friends for a night of fun and celebration of my birthday at The Singing Cooks and Waiters. Although I kept my birthday a secret (and as you said walang lihim na hindi nabubunyag) you still made my special day a memorable one. I feel so blessed guys! From the bottom of my kind heart, thank you thank you very much!!!

Okay... so my birthday was on 3rd of March, I kept it from my friends in the office, only a very close/bestfriend of mine remembered it (she's my friend since we were in college). My facebook is very private, I didn't disclose my birthday and I also limit the audience of the tags to only family. Wala lang feel ko lang, I do it pa since last year. I don't want to be greeted kasi only because facebook reminded them. I want to be greeted kasi they really know it's my day hehe drama lang and arte ko lang. So before 4th of March ended my ITO friends greeted me, they knew na it was my birthday on the 3rd. On that same day, I've received an invite D Day! Gave me a hint that it's for my birthday. And here we go, I was happy for the effort they gave to celebrate my day at The Singing Cooks and Waiters.

 

First surprise was when Bing arrived, ang galing ng drama. We were talking on the phone and sabi daya ko daw di ko sya sinabihan. I told her sunod sya kasi it's in Buendia lang. We kept on talking and she was asking me if mapupuntahan daw ba nya ang TSCW. I told her yeap kasi malapit lang and the line was breaking I can hardly heard her because of the loud singing of TSCW matches with instruments and cables. I kept calling Bing Bing.. Hello Bing! Bing! DI can't hear you.. And then there she is, in front of me na :D Kaloka na surprise naman ako, thanks Laiza! Bing is one nice person na everyone will like, very kind and friendly. 

Thank you friends for the wonderful celebration!

The cooks and waiters nga pala were singing na when we arrived. One hour and half siguro sila non-stop  nagsi sing... papalit palit and in fairness magagaling sila. Coconut, Flashlight , Delilah and many more songs were sang. They made the night even more fun, never had dull moments. Here are some of the photos I captured. 

Singing and Dancing crews

Bing was picked to join them in dancing with the coconut The Singing Chef The singing and dancing guard

 And our finale pictures  

In totality, we all enjoyed the night, not a dull one. I suggest you visit the place at 6PM to 8PM, then 9PM to 11PM as they perform non-stop (only had a 30 minute rest). 

Dhynnes

It's My 35th! and Was Surprised

Let this post be a space for my birthday and share with you the extraordinary thing that happened ? Let's jump to the time where I was fetched by my husband at SM (Rotonda), that was at dawn of March 3 - 1:30AM. When we reached home, I looked at our room's window to see if JD is awake, pero it was dark. As I entered the house it was so totally dark which is unusual. Then I went to our room, open the light and was surprised to see what was awaiting me ? The very first time that my husband did it, a bouquet of flowers, and greetings on the wall with the balloon. I was so happy and moved by his effort. Hinanap ko sya, he wasn't there pa coz chineck nya the balutan. I went back to the room and took pictures of his surprise.

Then I heard him from the kitchen so I went to him. Na surprise again ako because I saw him lighting the cake with candle, gave it to me and greeted me with happy birthday. That was the time my tears fell, his effort was so touching. I really really appreciated and love it much. On this day of my birthday, I want to thank God for keeping me alive for 365 days, for giving me another year to be with my loved ones and for all the blessings that He bestowed me. I feel so blessed all my life - with family, job, friends and people I work with, so much to be thankful for. And expressing my thanks to my husband and daughter who spent their time preparing a surprise for me. Not only that - thankful for being my inspiration everyday, I love you very much daddy, JD and baby tummy. Thankful as well to my parents and brothers for being my inspiration as well and for loving me all the time. For my husband's relatives, thank you. And to all those who greeted me, thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. Another year is over, and a new year is to face. Challenges are always there, but I'm not daunted to face them because I know that God will always be there for me as well as my family. I will go through these challenges courageously ??? And before I end this post, syempre hind magpapaiwan sa picture, she also wants a picture with the flowers. And here she is.

 

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With thanks,