Friday, August 29, 2008

Homogenized milk and Daycare

Since we arrived here in Montreal, i started introducing 3.25% homogenized / fresh milk to Elyse but i wasn't successful. She still prefer the Nestle formula or follow-up milk. For the past couple of days, i started mixing it again in her daily diet and yesterday she wasn't aware that she's already taking pure homo! I'm so happy that finally she didn't bother to ask for "new milk" or "change to other milk". I was waiting for her reaction but she took it just like her formula.

I'm still actively searching for a good daycare.. the reason why I'm not visible in the blogosphere these days. I have visited a lot of daycare and I'm so so happy that i found a very good, clean, organized and educative daycare just 10minutes away from my place. The Romanian owner is very nice, she's a bit strict with her policies but i guess she can work things out. I guess she's experienced in her field, i trust her and i know she can take care of Elyse. I was surprised when she told me not to bring Elyse's feeding bottles, and on her first day i don't even have to stay, it's a bit strange, I'm getting nervous too because I really don't know what will happen. But she assures that Elyse will get used to it. According to her, "she will be fine!". She told me not to worry too much. She knows the feeling of a first time mother and leaving my precious daughter behind will never be easy, most especially she is my only child but she made me understand that it's only for the best. It will be the first time that Elyse will stay in the daycare and will be away for 8 hours a day, 5 times a week. So, my husband who was also surprised, laughed over things after i told him the scenario. He said "good luck" to her and hoping she can easily pull things off.

Now, we are always telling Elyse that soon she will go to school and she just have to be nice to her classmates and teachers, that mommy and daddy will go to office so she can have more toys. She said "yes" but this morning when she woke up and i was not beside her, Fred told her that mommy is in the office.. she cried a lot and screamed "mommy, mommy!". Well, good luck to us! September 8 is her first day in the daycare. I hope that Elyse will cooperate well with us! I really hope that "she'll be fine!".

Happy weekend to all!

Thursday, August 28, 2008

LP # 22 Ayaw Ko

Ang unang beses na sya ay ginupitan ng buhok. Dito ko sya nakitang nagwala ng ganito. Noong una enjoy sya sumakay sa mini car na upuan, ngunit nung i-ready na sya para sa gagawing paggupit ng kanyang buhok, sya ay nagsimula ng umiyak at sumigaw ng "No!" Maligayang araw ng Huwebes sa lahat!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Newest kit and lo!

Happy Monday to all! Here's the newest simple and sweet kit from Lorie called A Simple Life. I love the colors, it is really pretty!! You can grab this at Scrappindigikreations, Scrapladies & Scrapable.

and my lo's!


Thursday, August 14, 2008

I love shopping!

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~Credits: Paper & Elements Created by Kim Jensen / Layout by JennyL

1. Don’t remove the credits when you post the image.
2. Please link back to the person who tagged you
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too
4. You need to pass this tag to many friends you think loves shopping.
5. Come back at BARGAIN.SALES.DEALS. and leave the exact post url so I can add you to the master list to help increase our rankings and improve our Technorati Authority.
6. Enjoy Shopping !!!

SHOPAHOLICS : 1.) A Slice of Life 2.) Jenny Said So 3.) Simply Jen 4.) This and That 5.)Bargain.Sales.Deals. 6.) Me and Mine 7. ) Little Peanut 8.) Creative in Me 9.) Pea in a Pod 10. The Shopaholic in Me 11.) Life's Simple Pleasures 12.) My Planet Purple 13.) Women With Xtarordinary 14.) Women With Extraordinary Life 15.) Princess Vien 16.) Me, Myself and I 17.) My Life

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Thanks Joanne for the tag!
Now, I'm sharing this tag to all shopaholics in my blog list. Feel free to grab!

LP # 20 Liwaliw sa Disneyland Paris



Ang aking pamilya ay mahilig magliwaliw, siguro ito ang pinakagusto naming gawin. Isa sa mga lugar na na-enjoy namin ay ang Disneyland sa Paris. Pakiramdam ko, kahit ako ay bumalik sa pagkabata. Ang aming anak na 2 taong gulang ay sobrang nag-enjoy din sa kanyang mga nakita lalo na sa "It's a small world" na ride. Ito ang isa sa mga paborito nyang kantahin at laruin. Ang kanyang mga laruan ay madalas nyang pinaglalaruan at pinaiikot na animoy nakasakay sa carousel habang kinakanta nya ang "It's a small world". Maligayang araw ulit ng Huwebes sa lahat at ang aking pagbati sa matagumpay na EB!


Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Online Diva!

Thanks Abie for this tag!
The button is a Flair created by Litzie!

RULES:
1. Post the button in your blog.
2. Please link back the person that gave the button to you.
3. If you have more than one blog, please post this to all of your blogs so your other blogs can be listed to the master list too.
4. You need to pass the button to at least 4 people that you think are also divas in any way.
5. Come back here and leave your post url so you can be added to the master list and help increase our rankings.
6. Please add to the list below a reason why you love being online all the time.

Online Divas:1. All Merging in the Path of My Life2. My Big Picture3. Walk on Red with Me4. Supah MaMa Wannabe5. The Stories of a Now SAHM6. When Mom Speaks7. Kathycot Cooking With a Twist 8. Coffee Table Conversations 9. My Precious Niche 10. The Shopaholic In Me 11. Our Journey to Life 12. My Life 13. Your Blog here

Reasons why I am an Online Diva:
1. Litzie - It helps me pass time when I’m at work and don’t have any patient to attend to.
2. Kathycot - Because it serves as my past time plus it gives me moolah for my kapricho’s
3. Jacqui - keeps me updated with all the online sale ; chikas and tsismis also from my online friends.
4. Eds – I looove being online the whole day and I’m definitely addicted to blogging (even at work but with exception- when I’m with Aj- Family First!)
5. Jody - I love writing, I love sharing stories about myself, my family. I also love reading stories from other people. In other words, I’m tsismosa! Hahaha.
6. Peachy - because I am ! I enjoy the online world, it keeps me up to date with my friends , and my family.
7. Abie – I think I’m online almost everyday. It helps me get connected and get updated with my friends and relatives. It is also my way to pass time, to share my thoughts or just share anything about me, my life, and my family.
8. Yvelle- I just love being online and getting connected with my friends and family back home.

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I would like to pass this tag to other online divas: Lorie, Mommyallehs and Sheng

Lil Mermaid is here!

Here's the latest kit designed by Lorie called Lil Mermaids & Friends, now available at Scrappindigikreations, Scrapladies & Scrapable.

and my lay-outs using the kit:



Monday, August 11, 2008

New Guest Creative Team!

Have you seen this? Yes! this is the "new" thing I'm talking about! I was chosen as one of the guest ct's for LorieM. Thanks again Lorie! Happy Monday to all! For more info about the Summer Snapshots kit, please check my previous post here. Cheers!

Sunday, August 10, 2008

St. Joseph Oratory in Weekend Snapshot

Our friends from Toronto stayed with us over the weekend so we toured them around Montreal. We visited the St. Joseph Oratory and here is my shot. Have a safe and great week everyone!


Saturday, August 9, 2008

Dating 101

Tagged by Eds. Thanks sis!

Players: Ozzy’s Mom | Me,Myself + 2 | Kidd Designs | Fun.Fierce.Fabulous | Me and Mine | Little Peanut | Pea in a Pod | Creative in Me | Notable Bistro | Sugarmagnolias |Around the World | Eds Mommy Life | My Precious Niche | Just Me.. Eds | My Life | YOUR BLOGS

1. When was your first kiss and where?
Secret! ;P

2. When was your first real relationship and how long did it last?
It was 13 years ago before I met my husband. It lasted for 3 years.

3. What age were you allowed to date?
After college, but I guess i started dating when i was in high school (which is of course a secret!) :D.

4. What’s the craziest thing you did (for love) when you were a teenager?
Got drunk!!! lol.... By the way, i don't think it's because of love. I'm just one crazy teen. It is the reason why I'm not taking anything with alcohol now. :)

5. How long was your longest relationship and what’s the secret?
5 years. The secret? Nothing is impossible if you love each other. Everything else will follow.

6. How long did you date before you decided to settle down?
We're on our 4th year when he proposed and another year for the wedding preparation. So, 5 years.

7. How did you know he was the ONE?
I just knew it!

8. Now, at what age will you allow your kids(s) to date?
After finishing her studies!!!

9. When it comes to your kids dating, will you be a cool parent or a strict parent?
I think i will be strict. But who knows it might change.

10. What piece of advice can you give to your child when they start dating? Don't let those guys fool her around. Be smart and responsible.

Tagging: Everyone in my blogroll! :) Have fun!

Thursday, August 7, 2008

It's cool! It's fun!

Watch out for this! It's cool, it's fun! I'm sure you will love it. ;)

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I (Don't) Hate These Chores

Thanks Sheng for this tag. :)

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This meme is pretty simple.

Here are the rules:
1.) List down the household chores you hate and why. Do you think you can survive without helpers and nannies?
2.) Copy the image.3.) Tag as many girlfriends you want, the daddies and hubbies can also join.
4.) Add your blog's link in the domesticated divas linky love. You can add all your blogs.
5.) Leave ME a comment and I'll add you up in the masterlist.

DOMESTICATED DIVAS: Living the Healthy Life / Sripe & Yellow / Vanity Kit / Mind Bubbles / Something Purple / Em's Detour / Insights from the Grocery Cart / Living A'La Mode / Joy's In Life / Sheng's Simple Thoughts / My Life /YOUR BLOG HERE

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My answer:
As my husband said, no other house helper would be better than me. :) I just love doing everything in the house. So, it's not a hate for me.

Now, I would like to pass this to:Eds, Jane, Jody, Melisse.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

LP # 19 Ako up-close and personal

Ito ang ilan sa mga paborito kong gamit. May mga istorya ang bawat gamit ko na nasa larawan. Ang pinakamemorable syempre ay ang aking wedding ring at ang "replacement" sa aking engagement ring. Sa hindi po nakakaalam, ang aking "original" na engagement ring ay nawala 3 araw bago ako ikasal. Nanghihinayang pa rin ako hanggang ngayon kapag naaalala ko ang buong pangyayari. Yan ay nawala sa Mendez spa sa SM Megamall habang ako ay nagpapamper ng sarili ilang araw bago ang aking big day. Inisip ko na lamang na siguro may mas importante pang bagay na darating sa akin at mas marami pa ngang blessings ang dumating. Salamat sa pagbabasa at maligayang araw!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Summer Snapshots!

Grab this beautiful and fun kit by LorieM called Summer Snapshots, it's still available here, here and here. Like me, I'm sure you will have fun doing your lo's.



And my lo's:


Monday, August 4, 2008

Something "new" is coming!

Hello! How's everybody? As you all know, we had a busy weekend with our guests and just this morning they left to Mississauga. Last Saturday we we're not able to watch the fireworks display because of bad weather. It was raining since afternoon so, we decided to stay in the house. As a tradition here in Montreal, every summer they are hosting a fireworks competition and competitors will present their fireworks every Saturday at 10pm.
While yesterday, we tour around Montreal and visited the St. Joseph Oratory, Notre Dame Basilica, Eaton Center and the Old Port. Although with some rain showers, I'm glad we managed and took some nice shots. Of course we didn't forgot our favorite ice cream at the Old port. I guess I'm now having sore throat because of that. I'll post some of our pictures here later. For now, I'm excited to do something "new". I'm so happy and so glad.. but i will post more about the "new" thing in my life soon. See you around and Happy Monday to all!

I did this lay-out last week and thought of sharing it. ;)
credits:
kring paper, CRenee flowers, claudi flower swirl and leaves, BA zoo alpha and staple, KAagard border and sun, SP_HarvestSpice, journal strip