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December At A Glance

Since my last update a couple of weeks ago, there have been lots to blog about. I was just too lazy or too preoccupied to write about what's going on.

Firstly, the home improvement project is nearing the final phase. Our kitchen cabinets have been installed. Our curtains were put up this afternoon. The landscaper will commence tomorrow. We're just waiting the rest of the furniture, chandelier, oven and stove to be delivered. The re-painting of the current house is about to be finished also. We've decided to put the repair of the stairs on hold since wood is difficult to get these days. Nevertheless, our house will look more like the home we left behind, only bigger.

Javi's been sickly the past few days. We've just confirmed this morning that he has roseola. It has been very difficult to make him take his meds. He's been very picky when it comes to his food also. So far, we can feed him spaghetti and nothing else.

Johann got hooked on Handy Manny and Chuggington. That means, he stays up late to watch the late night episodes in Playhouse Disney. I want to make him break that habit but it really is difficult. I am so tired of our daily drama, I don't want to add to it anymore.

There is a new opportunity in Vic's path. We will know more about it in a few weeks. This may be what he's waiting for.

Carolers at my FIL's house have been very fortunate this year. Some of them have taken advantage of FIL's generosity that they sent three groups to represent a single foundation. Some even showed up with out prior notice. They were sent home with a reprimand and a reminder that they will not be entertained in the next three years. I wonder if the foundation's legit?

In less than two weeks, we're scheduled to leave for Singapore. It's the FIL's Christmas present this year. We'll spend New Year's Eve there, without the kids. Our experience with Johann in HK last year made us realize that it will be difficult for us and for the kids to enjoy the trip. Besides, we can't possibly bring both kids with us. To be fair, both Johann and Javi will welcome the new year with my side of the family.

I was able to visit the Karl Edward bazaar last weekend. I've been meaning to go back but I seem to have more important stuff to deal with. Besides, I don't want to be tempted to spend money I intend to spend on homestuff.

Finally, ACS will have two more concerts before the year ends. One will be held before the Simbang Gabi at the Church of the Gesu tomorrow night. The next one will be in MOA on the 26th. After that, our books will be closed till the new year.

2009 is about to end. I'd better sit and reflect on our blessings this year. Watch out for that in my next post.

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