Hairstyle for Kids (Mommy Moments 10-8-10)

It's Mommy Moments once again and time to share moments with our kids...this week's topic is on Hairstyle...

Leon a few months old

Leon 1 year older before he had his 1st haircut

Leon during his haircut

Leon after his hair

Leon in between haircuts

while here is Maia, I know her hair will still grow and I am looking forward to it...maybe she'll sport the hairstyle I had when I was a kid, the typical shoulder-length with or without bangs...we'll see, whatever will fits her pretty face ;)


more kiddie hairstyle here at:

Breastmilk vs. Sore Eyes

I came home from work last Tuesday with an itchy right eye. I didn't thought of it as sore eyes because I haven't been infected by it ever since. Yes, I had my first bout with sore eyes on my 38th year of existence in life! hahaha...

It was too late in the evening that I realized rather accepted that I was having a sore eyes infection, because of this, I was only able to buy an eye drop the next morning. Likewise, I contacted a doctor-friend and requested for Rx for my sore eyes.

Immediately on the next day, midday that was, my little Maia's left eye was infected as well...poor little girl, I really felt sorry about it. Of the many people at home, it was Maia who got it! Rx came late too for Maia, so to ease her discomfort, I dropped a few of my breast milk on her eye.

I've heard of breast milk as a good cure for sore eyes. I was hesitant at first what the heck, it was for my little baby girl...so I did. Maia had her infection last Wednesday, I had mine last Tuesday, yet, Maia's eyes are both clear as of today, mine still vampire red!

Here's what I'm thinking...time to shift to breast milk to clear my eyes as well...don't want to spoil the long weekend we're having this part of the globe :)

Another wonderful benefit of breast milk...not just for babies...

Mellow Yellow Monday #4 Ruby Tuesday #3

I've been checking out files and stuff to give some space in the house for new stuff specially those of the kids and bumped into this...

These are photos taken by a dear friend Michelle Morelos.She was our photographer for our son's Christening.She gave us a complimentary photo shoot at Blow Up Babies and this is what came out:

our Family Portrait

Leon a sunny side up

Funny how time flies...It's midway through August and a few days from now it'll be the start of 'ber' months...which means, the Yuletide season is on its way!!!inside a snow globe

We hope to come up with another one of this kind this year, a more complete family picture with our dear Maia joining us :)

Leon's first

Last March 27, 2010 was the wedding of our friend Djop to his girlfriend Gaile. Both are my office mates and friends but Djop is more our friend since we started in Haribon almost at the same time. The wedding ceremony was held at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, in UP Los Banos, Laguna, while the reception was at the Sarimanok Ballroom of the Art Center, also in UPLB.

I was supposed to be the wedding coordinator, unfortunately because of my condition, both parties decided not to. Beside, I guess, it will be difficult with me as our son Leon is one of the flower boys. His first time as a member of a wedding entourage.

Me and my husband was already having a difficult time making him wear a barong and black pants, we were thinking, what more making him march the aisle. Leon has only turned 3 also this March, for us, he was still a baby.

On the wedding day, it was still difficult to make him wear the barong and black pants, we were just fortunate that another officemate's son, who was also a flower boy, helped a bit in convincing Leon to wear the attire. My husband, had to wear his barong as well just to make sure that Leon will wear his - like father like son thing.

We overestimated our son though, come marching time even though it wasn't his time yet to march, he walked down the aisle when he saw the other kids marching.

With his beautiful "trade-mark" smile, our 3-year old Leon, came marching confidently down the aisle. Looking at him, made me quite teary-eyed...he was just a baby I was cuddling, now he's already had his first march as flower boy. I'm so proud of my Leon!

Nanny: Part 2

I've mentioned in my earlier post regarding our replacement nanny who smokes cigars.

I have my preference in terms of hiring nannies for our child. My personal requirements are as follows:

1. Should be at least 18 years old, preferably single
2. Knows how to speak the English language
3. Must have had an experience caring for children with age range as my son's
4. Must enjoy the company of children
5. Does not smoke cigars and is not alcoholic

I'm very much particular with item #5. Why? Cigar smokers already made cigarette smoking a habit, most of the time, it's already part of their lifestyle. I have nothing against the person smoking, it's their choice. But once it affects me, my family, especially my children, that's when it becomes a matter to be dealt with.

Upon interview, this must be disclosed to us. Me and my husband, after the questioning the potential nannies, would also ask them of their expectations and about matters to be clarified with before starting. Talking about this particular nanny, which we are on trial with, she did not tell us that she smokes. Had I knew before hand, we wouldn't accept her.

It is a fact that non-smokers who are exposed to second hand smoke are at greater risk than that of direct smokers. What more if second hand smokers are children. Passive smoking post a risk to children as this can cause low birth weight babies, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), bronchitis, pneumonia and middle ear infection. We are not even talking about the risk of lung cancer brought about by either direct smoking or passive smoking.

It not just posses risk with our 3 year old son, whom she's taking care of, it likewise poses risk with the baby I'm about to deliver in a month.

Today, since there are 2 potential nannies, which I'm very much inclined to hire, me and my husband will be talking to the current nanny about her smoking habit and have to explain to her about effects it has on our child, we just have to decide not to proceed to hiring her.

It'll be unfortunate for her to be unemployed but the great risk she has with my son and the soon-to-arrive baby is far more important to me than anything else.

Nanny

Nowadays it's difficult to find someone to take care of your child when both husband and wife are working. Someone whom you could trust with the life of your child. Babysitters are special kind of people who has the charm with kids. Someone at first glance you'd know she will be liked by your child. Even you as a mom would have the instinct that she'll do well with your child. Someone you can be confident of in terms of taking care of your child when you are away.

In December last year, our son's nanny informed us that she's quitting. I felt bad, though I had the feeling already because she's been quiet lately and shows off a little laziness in terms of doing other chores beside caring for our son. We were able to convince her to stay until we find someone to replace her.

Since then, we've been looking for someone to replace her, plus an additional one to do household chores. I'm quite helpless at the moment as I'm heavy with our second child. I really do need someone to help me with being a homemaker. I'm not keen to get one from agencies because of some news about babies or children being kidnapped and sold by their nannies and the likes. I go to relatives and friends whom I trusts for their referrals. The other day, I got a text message from an aunt saying they've got 2 nannies for me but will be available on the 15th of this month yet. So I immediately contacted my husband, told him the news and decided on it. Until last night, our current nanny talked to us, saying she has to leave immediately. We really didn't have the choice, we're letting her off today.

Though she's brought a replacement nanny with her the other weekend. A middle aged woman, who has a limited experience in babysitting and who I found out on her second night with us, is smoking cigars! I'm keen to train her as a babysitter but it's really a no no for me with regards to smoking cigars - well this one will be expounded in the next post. She's good with the other household chores but our son isn't much pleased with her presence. He'll often say that his Ate will be the one to take of him and no other one. - We're still on the trial stage.

We tried talking to our son last night. Me and my husband took turns in explaining to him that his ate is leaving for good. Our son is an intelligent kid, I believe like most kids nowadays, he'll insist on his ate and he'd cry whenever we say, ate is going home. He'd express his dislike with the older nanny.

I'm now faced with the dilemma of leaving our son to with the older nanny starting next week when I go back to work on Monday. I think I really have to work on their bonding today and tomorrow.

Oh well, this is one situation that both me and husband is dreading to face. This leads to a more major decision of me quitting my 8 hour regular job to be a full time mom and homemaker. Good luck to both of us!

Strawberries for Leon

I dropped by the supermarket yesterday to buy some ingredients for our dinner last night, while going around the supermarket, I chanced upon a package of strawberries. I really don't know if strawberries are in season but looking at the redness of each piece of strawberry made me decide to put it in my basket.

It was my son Leon whom I was thinking all the while while deciding to buy the strawberries or not. It'll be his first time to eat the fruit as a fruit. His usual encounter with strawberries are those already processed as jelly or shake or as fillings in some sandwiched-crackers and so.

On my way home, my thoughts were...i hope he'll like it, i hope he'll like it. When I reached home, with crossed fingers, I showed the package to our son, seeing it, his face shone with excitement.

After supper, we had the strawberries served as dessert. Seeing the fruit again being served in the table, he made sure that he'll be the first one to eat them. Grabbed the biggest piece and bit it with delight. Me and my husband took great pleasure looking at our son enjoying every piece of strawberry there is.

I'm just so thankful that our son isn't difficult to feed - healthy foods for that matter. I do keep praying though that his eating habit won't change as he grows older.

Even when I was tucking him in bed, just before he fell asleep, he still asked me if there were still strawberries for tomorrow... hmmm he definitely liked it!

slightly old school

Last Tuesday, I had my monthly check up with my OB. While waiting for my turn, a lady who was also waiting for the OB showed me her ultrasound result. She was too excited about the whole idea, telling us that she'll be having a girl. Understandably because her last pregnancy was thirteen years ago, ultrasound technology, I guess wasn't as available as it is nowadays.

After a few more conversations, she asked about my pregnancy, when I was expecting the baby? how old I am? if I already had an ultrasound? if this is my firstborn? and more. When she asked me what I was expecting, I told her that me and my husband decided not to know the sex of our coming child as we want it to be a surprise just like our firstborn. Hearing my reply, she seemed to be wondering why we decided that way, it showed in her face, even my husband, on our way home, commented about the lady's reaction to my answer. As if my reply was an absurd one...it was then our turn to wonder how come people react that way whenever we tell them that we want it to be a surprise...

Boy or girl, we love to play with the idea of guessing what our baby would be...even how he/she would look like. We do also love to hear people close to us guess what the baby would be. I even play with the idea of tallying their guesses...

It would not be any hassle on our part, in terms of baby's items, as we prepared white colored clothing and items for our firstborn. The same items can still be used by our coming child. We will just add items once it is very evident whether the baby is a boy or a girl.

Come to think of it, during the time when my mother was bearing me, ultrasound wasn't available and yet I came out healthy and my body parts are complete, same with my siblings.

Not that I am not in favor of the technology but some people really depends on it too much. In fact, I do appreciate the existence of ultrasound. As early as 3 months, we'll get to know if the baby's healthy. Otherwise, the OB can do something to adjust the case. On the 5th month, yes we'll get to know the sex of the child. Aside from that, we'll get to see the baby's body part, the fingers and toes, the shape of the face and more. Ultrasound helps us prepare for the coming child. I just hope that those who depends too much on it won't blame the technology once they find out that the baby isn't what they really expected them to be.

Science is good but trusting in the One who gave the child to us and doing what is right during pregnancy, maintaining good healthful habits are the most important things I think pregnant women should do.

Slightly old school, isn't it?