Saturday
After a quick breakfast, we dropped off the gang (Johann, Javi and yayas) in Pasig. I intended to go to Rockwell that day for the MomExpo. I wanted to get a coupon from Tumble Tots. Johann started out with that. I wanted to see if Javi would like it too.
I'd also like to try several variants of insect repellent for Johann. I already tried several brands. But they were either too weak to repel mosquitoes or they reeked too much of citronella. I got the patch and a spray from GIGA. So far, the spray is working. I have yet to test the patch.
Lunch was at Pepper Lunch. Vic didn't want to go in because we'd end up smelling like food by the time we get out. I've been craving for it for several days so Vic indulged me. Yep, we both smelled like peppery steak though he got a cheese steak sandwich.
Dessert was taken from the Baker's Dozen at the Concourse Level. We got ourselves some Bico, Leche Flan and French Macaroons. Yum!
We passed by the Karl Edward Bazaar on our way back to pick up the kids. That was another treat for me. But, that is another story.
----------------------
Sunday
Waking up to a hug and a greeting from my dear husband was definitely a pleasant way to start the day. Though my husband firmly believes the day was created to boost commercialism, it is nice to be remembered and given importance. After all, this taxing career of mine has no financial rewards, just lots of hugs, kisses and love.
We had breakfast and lunch at our usual spots. I don't know why, but the day felt different. I was getting senti during mass when our kids sat, well-behaved, on our laps. I felt more motherly then than giving birth or nursing my babies. I wish I felt that sense of contentment everyday.
Since we had some time to kill before lunch, Vic dropped me off at the mall for some quality time with myself (if there is such a thing). My feet were tired already and he hasn't picked me up yet. Apparently, he fed the kids and the yayas before getting me. Good thinking Hun! Less gastos na din for us.
For lunch, we treated my mother (plus father and sibling) to lunch. I didn't realize that everyone decided to do the same thing that day. We didn't think that we'd be wait-listed in all three restos at the mall. We ended up at Cyma after several minutes of waiting. Service was quite slow. I don't blame them, because it was pretty crowded that day. We left the place when it was nearly time for a late merienda.
-----------------
Now that I am a mother myself, I realize the trouble my own mother went through raising all three of us. Everyday is a struggle to hold on to my patience. Nobody said running a household is equally stressful. Wala talagang pahinga. How do other moms manage? I didn't expect it to be this difficult. Mothers are our real everyday heroes.
There were no flowers, nor gifts that day but, it felt special.
After a quick breakfast, we dropped off the gang (Johann, Javi and yayas) in Pasig. I intended to go to Rockwell that day for the MomExpo. I wanted to get a coupon from Tumble Tots. Johann started out with that. I wanted to see if Javi would like it too.
I'd also like to try several variants of insect repellent for Johann. I already tried several brands. But they were either too weak to repel mosquitoes or they reeked too much of citronella. I got the patch and a spray from GIGA. So far, the spray is working. I have yet to test the patch.
Lunch was at Pepper Lunch. Vic didn't want to go in because we'd end up smelling like food by the time we get out. I've been craving for it for several days so Vic indulged me. Yep, we both smelled like peppery steak though he got a cheese steak sandwich.
Dessert was taken from the Baker's Dozen at the Concourse Level. We got ourselves some Bico, Leche Flan and French Macaroons. Yum!
We passed by the Karl Edward Bazaar on our way back to pick up the kids. That was another treat for me. But, that is another story.
----------------------
Sunday
Waking up to a hug and a greeting from my dear husband was definitely a pleasant way to start the day. Though my husband firmly believes the day was created to boost commercialism, it is nice to be remembered and given importance. After all, this taxing career of mine has no financial rewards, just lots of hugs, kisses and love.
We had breakfast and lunch at our usual spots. I don't know why, but the day felt different. I was getting senti during mass when our kids sat, well-behaved, on our laps. I felt more motherly then than giving birth or nursing my babies. I wish I felt that sense of contentment everyday.
Since we had some time to kill before lunch, Vic dropped me off at the mall for some quality time with myself (if there is such a thing). My feet were tired already and he hasn't picked me up yet. Apparently, he fed the kids and the yayas before getting me. Good thinking Hun! Less gastos na din for us.
For lunch, we treated my mother (plus father and sibling) to lunch. I didn't realize that everyone decided to do the same thing that day. We didn't think that we'd be wait-listed in all three restos at the mall. We ended up at Cyma after several minutes of waiting. Service was quite slow. I don't blame them, because it was pretty crowded that day. We left the place when it was nearly time for a late merienda.
-----------------
Now that I am a mother myself, I realize the trouble my own mother went through raising all three of us. Everyday is a struggle to hold on to my patience. Nobody said running a household is equally stressful. Wala talagang pahinga. How do other moms manage? I didn't expect it to be this difficult. Mothers are our real everyday heroes.
There were no flowers, nor gifts that day but, it felt special.
Comments