Sunday, November 29, 2009

Blue Monday- Jake's Adventure at the Windy City


It's time to play the exciting Blue Monday meme hosted by a very nice woman Smiling Sally. Head on over to her site and visit other blue mondays participant or maybe leave a comment or two.

Let me start by sharing this wonderful Christmas tree and decorations inside the museum we went to.

Our buckaroo had the blast running around the place, good thing there was Jacob his cousin who enjoyed following him around.
On the way home, had to bribe him with all the different toys and food including my cellphone to distruct him from throwing a fit inside the car. It was more than 9 hours drive and it wasn't pleasant seating for that long hours of drive.
From cellphone, to dum dum lollipop.....well he already threw some of the books, crayons, toys, foods and more and scattered at the floor of Mary's (my MIL) car.

run to the right.....
to the left....
....and again
to the right...
to the left...oh boy! go go go jake!
balls, balls and more balls in Sears Idea factory at the Museum of Science and Industry in the Windy City.


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Shop Nike at Zappos

How was your Thanksgiving everyone? Ours was great; we spent our thanksgiving week at Chicago. The night after thanksgiving dinner my sister-in-law drove us around Chicago downtown. It was an awesome city and we had the blast by just watching those tall buildings, museums, parks and lovely Christmas decorations that glitters all over the city. People also were so ready for black Friday. I saw some shoppers waiting outside from different shopping stores to open. Probably some of you got the great deals during black Friday.

Since thanksgiving is over, with all the preparations, cooking and party hosting you deserved a big break. And the black Friday was one of the big shopping events to look forward after the thanksgiving festive. Well, to those who missed out the good deals on that day you might want to check out Zappos.com and shop the best shoes they have. Zappos is a website or online company that provides the absolute best service online and offers the best selection not just for shoes but in any category. Everybody loves Nike - the brand of shoes that gives absolute comfort and top quality product that enhance the best performance. And because every athlete wants to be better, Nike is able to outfit an athlete from the top down with high performance shoes, clothing, socks, bags, watches and eyewear. Nike offers a vast array of products for an active sports lifestyle for women, men and kids. So, check it out now and buy the best shoes you need for your workout and everyday activities.

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Things that change when you have a baby

Lots of things change when we have babies. There is no more "me time", you even forget to comb your hair or look in the mirror everyday and more. But all the changes are all good and fulfilling. I read this forty two interesting things that change when having a baby from baby center newsletter. So, I thought of sharing this to my fellow mommy out there.

What changes when you have a baby? A better question may be: What doesn't change? Here, writer and mom Rebecca Woolf lists her most notable post-baby observations. Then scroll down to read our favorite comments from readers about how their babies changed their lives.

Forty-two things that change when you have a baby
by Rebecca Woolf

1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.

2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid. [See a reader's perspective in #22, below.]

3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.

4. You respect your body ... finally.

5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.

6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.

7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.

8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.

9. Your heart breaks much more easily.

10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.

11. Every day is a surprise.

12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)

13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.

14. You become a morning person.

15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.

And from our readers...

1. "You discover how much there is to say about one tooth." — Ashley's mom

2. "You finally realize that true joy doesn't come from material wealth." — Anonymous

3. "You now know where the sun comes from." — Charlotte

4. "You'd rather buy a plastic tricycle than those shoes that you've been dying to have." — Sophie's mom

5. "You realize that although sticky, lollipops have magical powers." — Roxanne

6. "You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on Friday night." — Kellye

7. "Silence? What's that?" — Anonymous

8. "You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having." — Brenda

9. "You discover an inner strength you never thought you had." — Ronin and Brookie's mom

10. "You no longer rely on a clock — your baby now sets your schedule." — Thomas' mom

11. "You give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one." — Jaidyn's mom

12. "Your dog — who used to be your 'baby' — becomes just a dog." — Kara

[Many readers begged to differ, saying things like, " I disagree with number 12. My dogs are my additional children," "Nothing about previous babies, whether two- or four-legged, changes when a new miracle comes along," "My dog will never be 'just a dog," and "This is sad to me. My dog is still my baby too."]

13. "You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late." — Tracey

14. "You learn that taking a shower is a luxury." — Jayden's mom

15. "You realize that you can love a complete stranger." — Dezarae's mom

16. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place. — Arizona

17. If you didn’t believe in love at first sight before, now you do! — Ciara

18. You start to appreciate Sesame Street for its intellectual contribution. — Anon.

19. You have to quit watching the news because you see every story from a mother's perspective and it breaks your heart. — Brooke&Boys

20. You just plain love life more - everything comes together and becomes better because of one tiny person and your love for them. — Anon.

21. You finally find out the real reason you have those breasts. — Anon.

22. In response to #2 [above], I'd say that where you were once afraid, you're now fearless. I was always very timid and shy and let myself get walked all over … but now where my kid's concerned, I'll speak my mind and really connect with my inner "b"! — gummismom

23. The support you get from other people surprises you, because the people giving it are not always the ones you'd expect. — japanese_macaque

24. Nothing is just yours any longer. You share EVERYTHING! — DylanLsMom

25. No matter what you've accomplished in life, you look at your child and think, "I've done a GREAT job!" — Anon.

26. You want to take better care of yourself for your child. — Treasor

27. You can have the most wonderful conversation using only vowel sounds like "ahhh" and "oooo." — littlehulk2008
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Happy ThanksGiving Everyone!



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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Small Talk Six #1--Thanksgiving Time



Today’s topic is “6 things you are most thankful for this year.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .


Lots of things I am thankful for, everyday like;

1. I'm thankful that God blessed me with a wonderful family, a responsible husband, and two beautiful baby Jake and Justine.

2. I'm thankful for my family, my babies that they are healthy and happy.

3. I'm thankful that we have house to shelter during warm and cold weather.

4. I'm thankful that my husband has a great job that pay well to support our family.

5. I'm thankful for every blessings we get everyday, the food, the air, the problems and stress, the water, my friends and more.

6. I'm thankful that there is blogging that we can express our thoughts and earn a little and meet lots of blogging friends.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving every one. Have a happy one!
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Looking at the Sky on Friday




I took this pictures when were on the road from Wal-Mart last weekend. I tried to capture one of the bridge of monongahela river, the color of the trees which are all very sad to see because they are all dry and dead and the different ble shades of the sky on that day.

Information from Wikipedia,
The Monongahela River (pronounced /məˌnɒŋɡəˈheɪlə/, also known locally as the Mon /ˈmɒn/) is a river on the Allegheny Plateau in North-Central West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. At Pittsburgh, it meets the Allegheny River to form the Ohio River. The word "Monongalia" is a Latinized version of the Native American word "Monongahela," which means "falling banks," in reference to the geological instability of the river's banks. Moravian missionary David Zeisberger gave this account of the naming: In the Indian tongue the name of this river was Mechmenawungihilla, which signifies a high bank, which is ever washed out and therefore collapses.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Development

It's been three months since I gave birth to Justine. I can't imagine how time flies and grown so quick. She is doing great in her milestones. Makes lots of noise everyday and becoming more aware of her surroundings. She is been thumb sucking since she discovered that she has 10 fingers and each one of them taste good. It's funny sometimes when hubby and I hold her, she would just seat in your lap with her hand scratching our arm that are wrapped around her. She also sometimes touches my face when I nurse her and pull my hair or grab everything that touches her hand. She also bang her head to mine which made me curious if that activity is normal for baby's development. I did not experience it when Jake was her age. If your 3-month old baby does like to bang on things and you wonder why, here is the answers I read online which explained by expert.
Q: Why does my baby like to bang on things?

A: Now that your baby can bring both hands together, banging is the next logical step. In fact, experts consider it "developmentally appropriate," a time to unlock the relationship between cause and effect. "At this age, your baby is exploring the world and making discoveries," says Oded Herbsman, medical director of pediatrics at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. "And one of those discoveries is that if you hit one thing against another, you get a satisfying noise. You'll see a smile on your baby's face: He's happy because he's made something happen." You may notice that once your baby discovers a game — such as clanging pot lids together — he's happy to do it over and over. That's because babies this age like predictability. They find it reassuring to repeat an action and see that it brings the same result. If your ears need a rest, try introducing your baby to the old-fashioned game of patty-cake.
Source:BabyCenter
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Custom Photo Visa Gift Card


Every year we received gifts from our family but never got the chance to return the favor as we didn't have extra money to buy for any gifts. This year since things are getting better with us financially, we are planning of sending them gifts. We have been thinking of what kind of gift we will give to my husband's mom and sisters. Maybe a visa gift card would be a perfect gift to give on Christmas. A visa gift card would be a very convenient and unique gift to give to your family and friends and you can choose the amount you would want in your card. Plus you can customize it with great design that fits to different occasions and you can only get this visa card at GiftCardLab. GiftCardLab.com was featured in the Oprah Magazine as the first "Design-Your-Own" Custom Photo Visa Gift Card, in the O Magazine Holiday Gift Guide and it is an Oprah Top Pick for the holidays. GiftCardLab.com is a unique product and website because it is a completely customizable Visa Gift Card. Their cards are only $5.95 and are delivered in 5 to 10 business days. Visit the site for more information and if you use the promo code "pumpkin" you will receive a $2/card discount. This offer expires 11/25. Check it out now and create the perfect gift card to give for Christmas.
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Christmas Cards


Last weekend we went to Wal-Mart to do some shopping of winter clothes and Christmas Cards. We found few boxes of Christmas cards on the isle but we didn't like the design. I browse around online and came across this site 123print.co.uk. They offer a vast variety of good quality products such as business cards, greeting cards, save the dates, Christmas cards that are fully-customizable to fit your personality. They have thousands of designs available now for affordable price. You can personalize your Christmas cards that fit to your style with free personalized message or photos of your choice. A photo christmas cards of your kids would be perfect to send to your family and friends this holiday season.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

@ 3-month-old: Week 3



Updates on your 3-month- and 3 week old baby;
By now your baby has gone from being a passive observer of the world to being — or at least wanting to be — an active participant. Some babies this age even like trying to "stand." If your baby seems to want to stand up while being held securely on your lap, it means those little leg muscles are probably sturdy enough to explore this new sensation.
I subscribe on babycenter, so every month I get updates of Justine's milestones. It made me smile reading all this informative milestones as it works great on Justine. Above is the latest video of Justine taken last weekend. She was watching TV while smiling, giggling to her father.
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Monday, November 16, 2009

Blue Monday - Almond Joy



My entry for this week Blue Monday is the chocolate left over from Halloween trick or treat. We only gave out 2 pieces of candies for trick or trickers last halloweed, so there were half of the bag left, and we ate most of them. Here are the left over. Visit Smiling Sally for more Blue Monday.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Small Talk Six #2--Shopping Wishlist



Today's topic for Small Talk Six hosted by KarenC is "6 stores at which you wish you could register for Christmas presents for yourself". You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . .

Here are my six for this week:

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There you go... Happy Weekend ya'll!
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Jake @ 20-month-old

Jake turns 20 month old yesterday!

One of his kakulitan is distructing his lil sissy sleep because he wants to play with her.

As my buckaroo grows older, he became naughtier and wiser typical for toddler. He is very active and wanted to play all day long and all night long. If we put him to nap, you thought he napped, but the truth is he wasn't, he was just playing in his crib. He knows how to fake his nap, he would pretend like he nap by being so quite at first, reading book and close his eyes. Then, he'll wake up crying and screaming and throwing a fit. But there are also times that he is very good in napping. While at night, we usually put him to bed around 8:00-8:30 whether he like it or not and most of the time he doesn't want to go to bed that early because he is still wants to play. We apply time out on him but boy, sometimes time out don't really works on him. Jake has been a very good boy eversince, but lately he is behaving bad like hitting us, pulling my hair, throwing stuff everywhere, hit his sister, and throwing a fit. I read online that this kind of behavior is common for toddler at his age. His aggressive behavior is a normal part of toddler's development. But we can't tolerate this kind of behavior, we still have discipline him and let him know that aggressive behavior is unacceptable and show him other ways to express his feelings because they still don't know how to talk. Every month we see different changes with our lil guy, from physical appearance to attitude and unique characteristics. Perhaps, some of you also experience it with your toddler and kids. To those new parent and mom like me here is what you can do.

Keep your cool. Yelling, hitting, or telling your child he's bad won't get him to curtail his behavior — you'll just get him more riled up and give him examples of new things to try. In fact, watching you control your temper may be the first step in his learning to control his.

We used to tell him bad every time he did something wrong, and it was a not good thing to say because he is using the word repeatedly to his baby sissy with matching hit or swipe. So, we stop using the word and so far we didn't hear the word b-a-d from his mouth lately. I read in some book before that calling your kids bad, is not good, because he might grow up thinking that he is bad.

We always and forever love this lil guy, he makes us smile everyday tantrums or not. Jake and Justine are the best thing that ever happen to our lives. Everyday, we learn from them on how to become better Mom or Dad and Parents.

Your 20-month-old
What's your toddler doing? At 20 months, your child should be able to run, though not as smoothly as he'll be able to later. He may also go up stairs by himself, but he'll most likely need some help on the way down. He can probably kick a ball, too, yet hasn't gotten the hang of jumping or throwing overhand.

He's active in less desirable ways as well. Small children frequently resort to hitting, pushing, biting, tugging, and other frowned-on actions to make themselves feel more important but also to experiment: What happens when I hit Kaitlin? Will the same thing happen when I hit Justin? Don't overreact to your toddler's behavior. If you retaliate by hitting, it teaches that hitting is okay. Calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable — no matter how intensely he's feeling.

Toddlers are naturally curious about everything — including their genitals. Just as they played with fingers and toes when they were younger, they'll begin to play with their genitals now. It's nothing to worry about — unless it's happening nonstop. When your child touches himself in public, don't make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.

How your life is changing: Your toddler is very attached to you, but of course you can't always be together. When you or another important adult leaves, it can be unsettling for your child, who relies on your presence to feel secure. Ease transitions by letting him know beforehand that you're going to leave, and then don't drag out your exit. Give him a quick kiss, and be off.

Parent Tip: How to Avoid "No" "Instead of telling my son no all the time, which can lead to power struggles, try saying things like, "Let's try eating with our fork," "Let's not play with the lamp cord right now — let's color instead." You'll find that giving your child a way out that facilitates communication and listening really pays off." —Mary

Guides to your toddler's milestones
from Babycenter.
Click the guide to enlarge

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Q & A from baby Center



Q: Why does baby squeal?

A: He's learning to communicate.
Squealing is usually commonplace by about 4 to 6 months of age, and it starts after your baby has been babbling for some time. "When your baby squeals, he's working on creating sounds that use the vocal cords more than babbling does," says Joanne Cox, a pediatrician at Children's Hospital Boston. "In addition, he learns quickly that it gets people's attention. He's essentially experimenting with sound production and social interaction — the main elements of language."
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Your 20-month-old

What's your toddler doing? At 20 months, your child should be able to run, though not as smoothly as he'll be able to later. He may also go up stairs by himself, but he'll most likely need some help on the way down. He can probably kick a ball, too, yet hasn't gotten the hang of jumping or throwing overhand.

He's active in less desirable ways as well. Small children frequently resort to hitting, pushing, biting, tugging, and other frowned-on actions to make themselves feel more important but also to experiment: What happens when I hit Kaitlin? Will the same thing happen when I hit Justin? Don't overreact to your toddler's behavior. If you retaliate by hitting, it teaches that hitting is okay. Calmly make clear that such actions are never acceptable — no matter how intensely he's feeling.

Toddlers are naturally curious about everything — including their genitals. Just as they played with fingers and toes when they were younger, they'll begin to play with their genitals now. It's nothing to worry about — unless it's happening nonstop. When your child touches himself in public, don't make a huge deal about it. Just explain that some things are done only at home in private.
Quick Clicks

* Milestone chart: 19 to 24 months
* Music and your toddler or preschooler (ages 1 to 3)
* Warning signs of a language/communication developmental delay
* How can I tell if my child has a stuttering problem?
* Feeding problems: Refusing to eat favorite foods



How your life is changing: Your toddler is very attached to you, but of course you can't always be together. When you or another important adult leaves, it can be unsettling for your child, who relies on your presence to feel secure. Ease transitions by letting him know beforehand that you're going to leave, and then don't drag out your exit. Give him a quick kiss, and be off.

Parent Tip: How to Avoid "No" "Instead of telling my son no all the time, which can lead to power struggles, try saying things like, "Let's try eating with our fork," "Let's not play with the lamp cord right now — let's color instead." You'll find that giving your child a way out that facilitates communication and listening really pays off." —Mary

Share your tips.
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Sunday, November 8, 2009

Blue Monday- Nice Weekend


Another Blue Monday at Smiling Sally, just click the badge or link to join and see more blues on Monday.

I want to share the funny message on Hubby's Birthday Card from his Mom. We got it on the mail right in time on his Birthday last Friday Nov 6th. Happy Birthday again Babger.

Inside the card....
What a Diet!


And Saturday was an okay weather around here so, we went to the park. I took few pictures of the sun and of course can't help myself to take a snap on a blue vending machine which is perfect for Blue Monday.Haha
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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Small Talk Six #1--Yay I'm Doomed!!!




My first time to join his meme Small Talk Six On Saturdays hosted by Karen @ MomDot.com. You can respond or answers to each topic with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, or 6 photos. So, this week topic is;
6 reasons why you would be doomed if you were stranded on a deserted island all by yourself


Here are my Six for this week;

1. No internet, no blogging!

2. I'm all by myself, I would probably die. I would miss my family and kids terribly.

3. or if I survive for many days, I would probably look like this sooo ugly and nasty because no shower, no clothes, no lotion, no malls no nothing.

4. Imagine the wild animals and darkness I would be cold and scared to death.

5. I would get sick from cold and starvation.

6. I would try to look for Tarzan, maybe he can help me going home.
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