So-niele

Homebound

B/c my mom is in Las Vegas and I told my brother to shove it today (more about that later), we had nothing pressing to do and we had no where we had to be this morning. Stupid me though I’ve been downloading all these apps on the iPhone and I got stuck playing “Parking Lot” til 2:30AM. And the only reason I probably stopped was b/c the baby needed a feeding.

So of course both girls decided to wake up early. *groans* Thankfully the BM was still here to take the lilmiss potty and entertain the baby even for a second. I stayed as awake as I possibly could with the baby, it’s her normal “awake window” and then an hour and a half later she started to get cranky! Woo hoo , I knew that meant some more sleep. I warned N that we would be sleeping and she stayed on her bed and watched Nick Jr.

I got a teensy bit of sleep as lilmiss jumped on her bed. She found this toy that moos like a cow and over and over again she played with it. Then she would jump and move the foot stool that I have on my side of the bed, mind you we have wood flooring. The phone kept ringing too. Oh yeah and let’s not forget her LOUD calls of “Mommy” or “M….e” or “Hellllooooo?” But I managed to get a little extra sleeps in.

I wanted to vacuum the living room but that didn’t happen. I bathed the baby, dressed both girls, fed both girls, put baby to nap, jumped in shower, dressed myself, made myself lunch, washed the dishes, and now this is where I am. And the baby is still asleep. But I’ve gotta wake her soon b/c we’ve got the boy to pick up and then head over to my mom’s to hear about her trip to LV.

I relish days like this. It’s nice not having to be in a rush to be anywhere. But at the same time it sucks b/c unlike her siblings, babyM is a light sleeper and vacuuming couldn’t be achieved. I suppose those 3 baskets of laundry could’ve been folded though, huh?

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Karate your body!

Lmao… couldn’t think of another title. With the new belt comes the change of schedule. We’re back to Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I prefer Mondays and Wednesdays better b/c the latter end of the week is free. The boy is back to most of his friends which is nice and most of these people were surprised to see babyM. Most were thinking she’s only weeks old. Heh. Lilmiss of course was excited to be hanging out with her homies. Heh. TOo cute! They were giggling away in the corner, making tons of noise. But the nice thing is that no one complained and actually got a lot of smiles and laughs b/c they were being so cute. I was the one that was constantly telling her to calm down.

They started a yoga class at the school too, during the boy’s class, only upstairs. And I would looooooove to try it out but I have no one to watch babyM and the lilmiss. I’ve actually never done yoga and I’ve wanted to try. I could use some stretching and breathing exercises. I need to step up my game if I really want to keep up this weight loss. Funny as of late, I’ve been getting people tell me that I look like I’ve lost weight, which is always a nice thing . But it’s the maintenance that I need to keep up with. I feel like my appetite has been picking up again, which it should b/c I’m eating for 2. Literally. And I will be until she’s roughly 6 months. I’m going to hold off feeding her solids. Seriously. I just can’t handle the stink-ier diapers. OY!

But as an aside, I’ve decided to TRY and make the babyfood this time around. I came across the Beaba which looks like a very useful tool but @ $140, I think I’ll just need to stick with the Magic Bullet.

Today after running errands for my brother, the girls and I went trolling the mall. I had an exchange to do at Gymbo and then just decided to kill some time and do some laps and window shopping. Found out the mall is possibly getting a Trader Joe’s. How nice for the SFSU students! But it’s kinda crazy considering there’s one about 2 miles away. Hopefully then it’ll reduce the traffic @ that location! Went into H&M. I normally don’t go in there, but like I said I had time to kill. I only really shop for the girls there but they had some cute dresses! Didn’t but anything of course.

Spent quite a bit of time in the ladies’ lounges too. Had to do lunchtime feedings for the baby. Nordy’s is definitely nicer. There was a girl in the Macy’s lounge having her lunch in there. Literally. She was feeding herself which I thought was weird. Why would you want to eat in the bathroom with the sounds of the toilet flushing? I’m sure babyM felt the same way but I’m not about to air my goodies out to the public. I’m just like that. I totally forgot I should’ve gone into a dressing room! At least I wouldn’t have to hear the toilets flushing. Heh. But yeah the girl was just sitting in there enjoying her lunch. Even if I were alone, I would’ve gone outside to the mall to one of the benches or even the food court. Whatever floats your boat, I guess?!?!?

No plans for tomorrow and with the cost of gas here I really shouldn’t be going out. So I think I’ll stick to the homefront and try to get some housework done, here’s hoping babyM allows it. OY!

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Tales from the backseat

So nearly usually I am the one who drives. It just happens that way. I drive the Lex and the mister drives his g-ride. When we’re all together, we ride in the Lex, b/c the carseats are in it. It’s just easier that way. So guess who drives? You got it. Me.

Yesterday we were in a predicament where my mom needed to use the Lex, but we all had to be somewhere as a family so we all got to ride in the g-ride. And guess what? I didn’t have to drive!!!! It was strange NOT having to drive, but it was also nice!!!! At one point I decided to sit in the backseat with the girls b/c I didn’t want to endure a short ride with the baby’s wails. Smart idea on my point. I got a first hand look at what the lilmiss really does to the baby! OY!!! She’s constantly touching her. Poking her. Pinching her. Holding her. Grasping her. OY! And then at one point as I was looking out my window, I turn to find N’s dirty sandaled FOOT on baby’s FACE! Baby wasn’t fussing about it but I’m wondering how often that occurs???? I definitely scolded her for it and she wasn’t all too happy. She left a dirrrrrrrrrty black mark on the baby’s face. OY! This poor baby!

Happy Monday everyone!

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Planning

Essentially our weekends are gone until… well when we depart for our annual summer retreat to the islands. If that’s even going to happen . I’ve been looking at flights and it’s just so pricey for 3. The lilmiss can no longer lap it. Not that I would want her boo-tay on me for 5 hours, that girl has some MAJOR junk in that trunk . Well and she’s rather malikot anyhow. The baby instead shall lap it and hopefully sleep the majority of the way *very wishful thinking*. But with my luck that won’t happen, b/c I’ll more than likely be travelling solo with the 3 kidlets. And here’s hoping that the BM can finally join us in the islands for 1 week this year!!! But his 1 week flight costs just as much as our nearly 2 month retreat. OY!

On the kidlet front… the boy, who was once referred to as “lilman”, heh, finally got his BLUE belt in karate. It’s been a long time coming, if only he practiced and devoted himself to it we could’ve been there sooner. Oh well, no rush right? B/c really what would a 9 year old do with a black belt? There’s so much to the curriculum anyhow. It’s amazing how much these kids have to remember. The tests are cumulative and it was so heartbreaking to see so many kids have to leave their tests crying and not go on to the next belt b/c they just forgot. It was a long day and well… to be honest… the boy didn’t deserve it. He barely passed and he’s lucky he got the instructor that he did get. He knows he needs to practice. He’s just lazy. And as much as I yell or nag him, it just doesn’t happen. He has to have his heart in it and well hopefully this test opened his eyes b/c it seems his desire is back, it’s just a matter of his heart.

The lilmiss, still a very big handful. She’s hopefully coming down from a little bug that she caught from me. Her nose has been a faucet and poor thing has rubbed it so hard that it got raw . AUWE! The bed thing has been a BIG success. No fighting. No crying. No finding her in our bed! YAY! Now let’s see how long it takes her to get to her OWN room.

The baby! Oh this baby! She’s finally smiling and cooing . Now it’s a matter of getting it on film. She still screams bloody murder in the car. She doesn’t like to have her clothes changed. And only sometimes does she like to have her diapee changed. And she still likes very much to be held and cradled. But she does spend a bit more time OUT of my arms as well. She’s getting used to being in the swing, like it or not . And I’ve tried her in the Bumbo as well, but that’s for reallllllly short. She hates to be on her back so the playmat doesn’t get used often. Her tummytime is short as well. OY!

Tomorrow we’ve got a baptism/ Red Egg and Ginger party!

Hope you’re having a lovely weekend!

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It went well

Last night went well. Yay! She woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed. When I woke for feedings last night, she was fine. I was worried she might fall out being such a small bed and all. Her blankets actually stayed on her. She woke up before me, and when she saw that I was awake she turned to say, “Good morning Mommy, I slept good.” Good!

But tonight the kids were giving me a run for my money. *sigh* Rough night to say the least. Since leaving from karate the baby would cry on and off and off and on. I thought maybe she was hungry but she was being fussy with the feeding. Gassy. UGH! Tummyachers for her. Then of course lilman and lilmiss were at it with the constant fighting. J does things to irritate N and the crying and whinyness ensues. Once I got the baby settled, those 2 would be at it and get the baby riled up again. Lots of yelling and screaming on my part.

So I sent J to his room, which he gladly did and then it was just to deal with the unhappy baby. I hate when I can’t help her. And then it was constant shushing of the lilmiss so I can watch Gossip Girl, which I kinda did and kinda didn’t . OY! Then the topper of N peeing all over the bathroom floor. I just about done and had it, I grabbed a diaper and put the lilmiss in it. Yeah I did that! She didn’t object either which worries me. And sent her to bed and told her to close her eyes b/c I didn’t want to hear it anymore. Then I came back into the room to the wailing and screaming baby and burrito wrapped her super tight and just rocked her. Attempted to put her down a number of times only to have her wake and cry again *sigh*. I don’t even know how long it took me, but it felt like forever.

Everyone is asleep and I think I have my sanity back.

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Trying something new

We had toyed with the idea of getting the lilmiss a bed for her room. Before the appearance of the baby she had been saying that she wants a Princess bed. Which just meant that we would get Princess paraphenalia for the bed (sheets, comforter, etc). Yes she still sleeps in the same bed. I’m a big believer in co-sleeping. We did it with the lilman and the lilmiss, and I wanted to NOT do it with the baby, but it just works that way. Nothing like watching your babies sleep peacefully and right next to you. They grow so fast.

The bed was never bought, it still will eventually but we have one of those convertible cribs that was being used as babyM’s dresser. Ghetto-fabuloso! So today we went out and picked up some toddler bedding. Originally it was supposed to be the Princess set, but of course, with our luck, they were out. N decided on Dora, and if you know me, I’m not very fond of her. Ick! Her other options were Diego, Thomas, and Mickey and with much persuasion on my part, Mickey was the one to come home . Now if only it could have been fairies or Kai-lan!!!

Knowing full well that this transition wouldn’t be an easy one, we moved the crib into our room as the toddler bed. She watched as I put the beddings on and she even dug up her Mickey Mouse stuffie to put on the bed. She sat on it. She laid on top of the blankets. And everytime anyone would ask her if she was going to sleep on it she would say, “Not yet!” Very strongly! So time came. She got in no problems. But she wouldn’t really lay her head down or pull the covers up. I kept telling her to lie down. She didn’t want to. I turned off the lights, but still had the tv on. Then the tears and whining ensued. Pleas to come out b/c she didn’t want to sleep there. I sat down next to her and she crawled out and into my lap, and then she made a break for her daddy’s side of the bed and tried to get in. I caught her before she could. Coaxed her back in with the bribe that I would read her 2 books. She got back in. I read the 2 books. Rubbed her back, her face, her tummy, her back again, and her tummy again. Then I held her hand. Then it was potty time. By that time, BM returned from his work dinner and she conned him too. Oy! This girl! Then she said she had to do #2 but I had to take her. So off we went to the bathroom again, she did NOTHING!. But I don’t have a problem with that. I’d much rather take her than have to strip the bed b/c of an accident.She got back in bed and it was back to hand holding. And sooner than I know it… she’s asleep.

The whole process took 2 hours! OY!

I’m wondering how long it will take tomorrow night. And I’m rethinking this whole thing with babyM sleeping with us for that long, although J slept with us much longer!!!

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Oh yeah… me

So as I said a couple posts down, I think I’m sick. I no longer think that. I know that. B/c I sit here with a stuffy dripping nose. Is that even possible? And my ears keep plugging. It gets worse at night. I don’t understand the logisitcs of that but it gets worse at night. You would think mama’s tinola made with love would help, it doesn’t.

I hate being sick. And I really hope babyM or any of the kids for that matter don’t get sick. BLAH!

I blame it on the weather. Hot. Cold. Hot. Cold. It was warm today. Guess what it will be 2mrw? UGH! And apparently we’re supposed to be on the lookout for rain!

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Walks to the beat of her own drum

Today babyM had her 2 month WBC (well baby check). And at 2 months she weighs 9 lbs and 13 oz, which is in accurate btw, and she measured out to 21 1/4 inches. I say inaccurate b/c she weighed babyM with her diaper on, and that bad boy was full. LAME! I was really surprised with her weight actually. I’m not a good judge but still nearly 10 lbs!!!! No way. She is in the 10th percentile for her age in comparison to other children her age. But then again that’s inaccurate b/c she was born a whole month early! D’oh! Doc said her milestones might be a little off too b/c she was early!

I say she walks to the beat of her own drum, b/c her 2 older siblings ALWAYS scored well into the 90th percentile. Sometimes even off the charts . We’re not small people ya know

Poor thing got 3 shots and an oral dose. I thought for sure she was going to get the 1 vaccine that she missed @ the hospital, but her new Doc shrugged it off and said she would play catch up later, it’s not detrimental. Okay! I guess? Whatever you say. You’re the one with the medical degree. Anyhow, as expected, she held her breath and let out her usual screams. She’s doing well though, so well that I’m a little concerned.

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Uh oh

*clutches throat* Oh no I’m feeling a little something. Like a sore throat or something. YUCK!

Spring Break is going well so far. But the weather hasn’t been all that cooperative. Suck! Took them to the park yesterday and it was blustery winds and cold. We were only there for 30 minutes b/c it was just too cold out.

Grandma (paternal) is doing well, in case you were wondering. She’s been conscious. They took her tube out so she can talk. Good. But….. we got word that now my (maternal) grandfather is in the hospital. *sigh* He had a mild heart attack over the weekend and his kidneys are failing *sigh*. He is alert and joking, his usual self. But now he has to go through dialysis. Tomorrow is his birthday so my mom wants to go down the peninsula to the hospital he’s at and bring him some Pilipino sweets.

So despite it being Spring Break, I thought my duties of driving and rushing to and fro would subside… it seems it’s the same. Only I’ve got to travel farther now. Down the peninsula most days and a plan to cross the bridge on Friday.

In other news I’ve been reading/ looking at other fellow parent blogs and looking at their children’s photos. Yeah I suck! I hardly take pics of my kids on significant days. Like monthly birthdays and I really should, b/c seeing growth and how they’ve changed over a year’s time really makes a difference. *makes note to self*

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Whew the weekend is over

This weekend is down and now to prepare for another week of busy-ness. Lilman is finally on Spring Break so I’ll have to anticipate for some headaches and fighting. AIYAH! Maybe I can mediate and make time for the park and outdoor fun. The weather was phenomenal these past 2 days but it looks like the fog and chill have rolled in.

BabyM is officially 2 months old today. Happy Birthday to her . Unofficially we had Beard Papa to celebrate . Yesterday @ birthday #1 we got to taste Sibby’s, and oh the yummy goodness! Birthday #2 had the most amazing Thomas the Train cake, too bad it didn’t taste as good as it looked. I looooooooooooves me some cake. Doesn’t matter to me how it looks, it has to taste right though. I’m not saying I’m a cake afficionado, I just know what I like.

Today it was just me and the girls hanging out at first. We headed to the mall for some orange chicken. Made a visit to the pet store to see the puppies, but apparently everyone had that idea so we couldn’t even see them. N now has a favorite visor from where else? The Disney Store! I asked her to choose between the Stinkerbell baseball cap or the full on Fairies visor. She chose the visor and surprisingly has been wearing it all day. She still is . Then got a call from my mom, she wanted me to bring her to my aunt’s house. So we did that and hung out there for awhiiiiiiiiiiile. She will be my hook up for Tagalog and Korean movies. Yay!

This week we’ve also got a Baptism class to attend, a birthday to celebrate, babyM’s 2 month WBC, and then a baby shower. Hope you had a good weekend.

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Nothing.

I come here everyday. I type out a paragraph or 2 and then highlight and press delete. Believe me, it’s nothing. Just boring crap. Random thoughts and usually I don’t give a sh!t and just let my brain ramble out the jargon which I’ve been doing, just haven’t been caring to share it.

Life has been busy and hectic and up and down and up again. Lots going on. Lots to prepare for. Lots to do. Emails to send out. That haven’t been done.

We “celebrated” my dad’s 1 year anniversary on Wednesday. I feel like celebrated is the wrong word. B/c it doesn’t even seem like a year has gone by without him *sigh*. Met up with the fam bam @ the cemetary, said some prayers and adorned him with flowers. Had breakfast with them all as well, and then headed home. My mom and the girls and I headed out though and we got an alarming phone call about my grandmother (my dad’s mom). The original call was to tell us that she passed. on. the. SAME. day. as. my. dad. My mom couldn’t handle it and there we were standing in the middle of the store shopping. We were both in shock. We were just there on Sunday. I couldn’t go in b/c both girls were asleep in the car but my mom did. And she also went on Monday with my brother. Then we get another call nearly an hour later to tell us that she was resuscitated. I think it was all a misunderstanding. I don’t think she ever really passed. She’s stable though but has pneumonia, so if you can, just say an extra prayer for her recovery. Please. Thanks.

Like I said, up and down and up again.

In other news, babyM is 8 weeks and 1 day old. *sigh* Where is the time going? I keep telling myself that I need to record her infant cry b4 it changes. So much for taking pictures of her everyday. I’m so bad about that and never mind that I have the P&S in the bag in the car with me at all times or that the iPhone takes pictures too. I take pictures of random stuff all the time. Heh.

The weekend is nearly here and we’ve got 2 birthday parties that overlap each other. We’re going to both though. Gifts have been purchased and wrapped so I don’t have to worry about that thankfully. Lilman is on Spring Break next week unfortunately we’ve got a meeting to attend Wednesday night and a dr’s appt on Thursday. As well as somehow celebrating the BM’s birthday too b/c that’s on Thursday as well and he’s more than likely working.

Take it easy everyone… I’ll try but I won’t promise.

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*Notes to self*

Things in April:

Sunday, April 6th: Dad’s 1 year memorial luncheon
Saturday, April 12th: 2PM Justin’s 1st bday, 230PM Zack’s 2nd bday
14th to 18th: J is on Spring Break
Thursday, April 17th: BM’s bday, 9AM babyM’s 2 month wbc and immunizations
Saturday, April 19th: Baby Shower for the Julians
Sunday, April 27th: Ally’s Red Egg and Ginger Party/ Baptism

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Fan for life

If you haven’t already heard… the NKOTB are making a come back. First is an appearance THIS FRIDAY on the Today show. You know I’ll be there.

I watched a little snippet of them together and still in the background are Danny and Jonathon.

I was such a *Blockhead* back in the day. I’ve still got all my fan paraphenalia at my mom’s house in the closet. Never owned a jacket though. I had the beddings though. LMAO.

I made the mistake of NOT going to see Jordan Knight in concert when BM opened for him. BIG MISTAKE! I didn’t think anything of it, but sheesh he talked to him and everthing. Damn me! And now look… they’re going back on tour. I’d love to see them in concert again. I’m wondering if it will be craziness like it was back in the day?!?! Most other *Blockheads* are in their 30s and late 20s. OY!

I can’t even remember how many concerts I went to. Heh.

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Remembering and not forgetting

Tonight we went to a mass offered in my dad’s memory. Today was not the day he passed, my mom couldn’t get the actual day. Can you believe that it was already booked? Go figure!?!?! So tonight it was. My mom said better early than late. At least when they were making the offertory my dad’s name was said first amongst the others each time they made reference . During the awards assemblies at school, I was always at the end, b/c of my last name. And from 1st to 8th grade I was always the 3rd to last name on the role call (pretty much I went to school with the same kids from 1st to 8th). Anyways, my dad’s friend from back in the CCSF days, yeah that long ago, approached my mom and asked her to do a reading. She tried to pass it off to me but I really didn’t want to. It’s been ages since I’ve done a reading in church (we used to get to do them often during school masses), mind you I used to be an altar server. Mom struggled here and there but got the job done. Go mom. We (me, J, and the baby) dropped my mom and N back to the house and headed home. On the drive home I got a whiff of flowers that kinda stung my nose and then it went away. I called my mom to tell her and she said my dad rode home with us, or at the least he wanted to say Thanks for coming to pray.

On Sunday we’re having a small get together for his 1 year. His 1 year falls on the 9th. Don’t know what’s in store for that day, I just know that I’ll be spending it with my family, with more than likely a visit to the cemetary. I even contemplated keeping J home from school, we’ll see.

Remembering and not forgetting… never!

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