My Little Social Butterfly

Literally and figuratively. I think Alyssa is the most outgoing among my three girls. I don't know if this has something to do with her being the youngest or not. But she readily smiles at people, even strangers, and would not hesitate to bless or kiss. If she likes you, she'll even let you carry her. LOL!

She loves this butterfly costume of Raya and will not wear it unless it's complete with headband and wand. She is simply adorable!

New Phone

Mier and I trooped to the Globe Center in SM yesterday to apply for a new globe phone line. He has been a prepaid subscriber for a long time now but doesn't have the hassle of loading credits because I send him Pasa Load from time to time. But there are times when I exceed my limit and can't send him load. He then needs to use my phone instead which becomes a hassle naman for him. So I've finally convinced him to get a line na for himself. His concern was that he memorized his old prepaid number already. Hehehe! Good thing when we inquired, the number is still available and all we need to change is his first four numbers from 0927 to 0917. Easy peasy! (So those of you who have his number stored in your phones, just change the first four numbers for his new number. Thanks!)

Plus, Globe has a promo now of new phones. After much deliberation, he chose the black Nokia 2630. Nice and sleek! But when we got home, he said I CAN use the new phone instead. Sa kanya na yung old phone ko (Nokia something. I don't remember the model.). At first, sabi ko hindi na para new phone siya. But he insisted sooooo, why not? Hehehe! So now, I'm sporting a new phone. I'm starting to love it and make it mine.

Busy Hands

Ahh, summer! I have always looked forward to summers as a child. No more early mornings, no more school books (time to read my novels!), no more worries about school. Although there was an absence in the daily routine of school, I wasn’t entirely lazing my way around the house. I did have my share of summer activities: swimming lessons, acting workshops, household chores and summer jobs.

When classes ended last March, the girls and I immediately trooped down to National Bookstore (one of our favorite stores!) and bought various art supplies. In the following weeks, the girls were painting and drawing and making scrapbooks on their own. They would even beg me to scrap with them!

Books were another option on our list. We got them various books from Booksale (another favorite store!) and the girls enjoy reading them. Now that Nadine reads very well, she loves finishing pocket books and the like. Raya too can now read simple words and enjoys going through the Dr. Seuss books.

Since it’s summer, we let the kids sleep later at night than usual. At first they would play with their toys til they would literally drop. By 1130pm or 12 midnight, they themselves would ask to sleep already. Then we decided that even if it’s summer, they would still need a curfew at night --- it isn’t good for little kids to stay up too late. So we all agreed that 10pm is the curfew and the girls would willing oblige once they’re told that it’s time for bed.

The girls can just stay home all day! They enjoy playing with their toys (even with the headless Ken doll!) and just watching TV (approved shows, of course!). When we were in Manila, they would spend hours in the tree house and unto their imaginative plays. We got some DVD’s and had movie marathons in some days. And they flew the kite that Lolo made for them.

There were different sports clinics and classes being offered in this city for summer but since we were vacationing in Manila for the whole month of April, we couldn’t enroll them in any of the programs just yet.

When we got back last May 1, we asked the girls what activity they would like to have. They both decided that they didn’t want to take up swimming anymore and were tossing the coin between ballet and golf. (I insisted on only one activity because poor mommy driver needs a break too!)

They checked out the Junior Golf session in Pueblo de Oro and as soon as they hit the greens, they decided that they wanted to take up golf for the rest of the summer. We explained to them that they would need to wake up early everyday because Golf lessons are from 730am to 10am Mondays to Fridays. They agreed and we got them clubs and gloves to start their sessions.

They really enjoyed it at first then they realized that golf isn’t just about hitting the ball and making it go inside the hole. That form and skill are important aspects in being good at the game. At first they would complain about the heat and the perspiration (hey! I have girls!) and later on at waking up early in the morning. But we explained to them that these are part of the course and they will have to finish the session. It isn’t right to get into something and bail out in the middle of it all. We told them to at least finish the course and then decided later on if they would like to continue or not.

So far, they’re starting to like the game again. They came home the other day with Nadine successfully putting 8 balls inside the ball while Raya triumphantly said she put 4. Yesterday, they had a putting tournament and Raya and her partner bagged the 2nd place. Yes, there is some progress in their work and someday maybe they’d be playing golf with their Abu. It has been a busy busy summer and will probably continue to be that way ‘til the end of May. But that’s ok, busy hands and busy minds are a lot better than nothing at all.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all my dear mother friends!

I found these really cute apple picture frame magnets when I was in Manila last month and thought of my mom instantly. Her kitchen theme is fruits and I thought this would go well on her refrigerator. I bought four apples --- one for each of her four granddaughters. :D

I then asked the girls to make this poster so we could put it on her refrigerator. My mom loved it!

Oh, then we had a yummy feast of barbequed ribs. Yum!!

Junior Golfers in the Making

Nadine and Raya started their Junior Golf Clinic today. When we got back from Manila, we asked them whether they wanted to take ballet or golf lessons. After a few minutes of trying out the greens, both decided that golf was their thing.

As you can notice, they both need a lot of improvement in their swings and their stances. Hehehe! But I'm sure they'll enjoy their time at the golf course for the rest of the summer. :D

Swimming in Cavite

Everybody enjoyed the cool waters in the Cavite pool... Alyssa especially. As soon as she would see the blue and inviting pool, she would insist on WEEM! WEEM! I think she enjoyed the waters the most. April 2009