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For parents who have children aged 7 and below, I highly recommend this course. We were invited to join by the Pasig Chapter at a highly opportune moment. Johann was just 3 months old then. It helped me go through the pains and joys of parenthood. It helped me understand and accept the emotional and psychological changes brought about by the new addition to the family. The course uses the case study method wherein all discussions would be based on a case/story. The big group would then be divided into smaller groups for circle time discussions. A case expert will wrap up the session with his/her expert advise. The stories deal with situations that are familiar to every Filipino family. Because of that, we, parents are predisposed to asses the case in an objective manner. If you are like me, who thinks "I need all the help I can get," you'll find EDUCHILD courses very informative. One thing I like about First Steps is that it has equipped me with skills and knowledge...

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Vic and I spent last weekend in Hong Kong for our much needed break. As parents of three kids aged three and below, we need to find time to be together as a couple. * We left the kids with my parents. I went to HK with a list in mind. I was set on buying a bag (again), or a watch plus some clothes and shoes for the kids. I already had a list of stores I am planning to visit. I wanted to go to Macau because the big hotels weren't there when I last visited the place. I wanted to go the Peak also. But, Vic didn't want to. He just waited while I shopped. Sometimes, we went our separate ways so he can get his toys. Nakakahiya , we didn't do anything touristy in this trip. It was basically a shopping trip. Okay lang . We didn't get to do much of that last time. I was deprived of shopping last time I was in HK . So, pardon me if I don't have any pictures to show you. Day 1: As soon as we've checked in, we had some money changed to the local currency, had...

It has been three weeks since this party. I apologize for the delay. Finding time to update my blog is difficult in the past few weeks. ------------------ In the past, we usually have our kids baptized as soon as they hit their first month. This time, we chose to delay Bettina's baptism so we can celebrate it together with Johann's birthday. She turned 2-months old on the day she was baptized. She was baptized at the Our Lady of Pentecost Parish, where Javi was also baptized. I got Verleo to supply the food. I wasn't completely satisfied with their food, though people liked Fish with Aioli. Some of their waiters weren't as seasoned as the ones from Albergus or La Comida. Maybe that is why the two cakes from Layers and Layers had "imperfect spots." It was supposed to be a no-fuss party. In fact, I just planned on sending text messages as invitations. Then it occurred to me that we had to have invitations so people would know we're having a double...

My kids' father may not be around all the time (because he has to earn a living) but he is a supportive Dad whenever he is around. He was there when it mattered. Unlike most fathers, he wasn't afraid to hold his newborn babies. I can count on him to keep the kids occupied while I need some time. I like that fact that I can rely on him to take over whenever I can't handle the kids. He wakes up in the middle of the night to make milk or to take over burping duties. I appreciate his offer to drive Johann to school everyday and his occasional reminder to give Javi his own special day. I am always glad to see him home early to assume parenting duties with me. For sharing the parenting responsibilities with me, I gave him the treat he'll most appreciate... a trip to Spirals! --------------- Since Father's Day fell on the day after Johann's birthday, Vic postponed his Father's Day treat till the special holiday that was PNoy's inauguration. Travel to ...

My FIL is the type of person who likes to look good and feel good. He is also the type who uses PR men to come up with good publicity for him. So, when I asked my husband what the Tuesday dinner is for, he said " Pakana niya lang yan ." I said, "Dad mo lang ang kilala kong naghahanda para purihin siya ." Hehe . Then again, it was just appropriate to cap off his career with a celebration. If I had a career like his, achieved as much as he did and touched lives as he had, I would have come up with my own celebration as well. I only know him as the overly generous Lolo , the good provider and the very patient and understanding father. His staff knew him as the person who values education and who is always courteous to taxpayers. There are so many things I didn't know about him. Diplomat pala siya . He also made quite a difference in the treasury operations in the Philppines . The most redeeming of all was turning QC's negative income to 7 d...

What a gastronomic experience last week was. Tuesday Dinner was at Crowne Plaza for Dad's Testimonial Dinner. Wednesday, while everyone else was tuned in to the inauguration , we had lunch at Spirals. Last night Vic and I decided to try out a new resto , Rock Salt. Parang busog pa ko . I also feel so guilty for over indulging this week. I think I may be gaining back what I've lost through nursing. Vic and I should find alternative ways to spend quality time together.

You heard the gist here . What happens next? I am actually undecided and uncertain. I consulted a dentist-friend due to the urgency of the situation. She advised giving paracetamol and antibiotics. She also doesn't recommend extracting the theeth. The following day, we went to a pedia-dentist. She recommended the same meds but she gave me two options. First is the cheaper solution: Extraction. Second: Root Canal and Crowning. The first option is the quickest way to relieve the pain. He will be given an oral sedative so the dentist can perform the extraction. He will only be groggy not totally asleep. The downside is he will be toothless till he turns 7. I hope it doesn't foster insecurity. Another downside is it seffect on the growth of the permanent teeth. The second option would entail several procedures. Though the procedures will attempt to save the teeth, it is obviously the more expensive option. Let's just say that I can already purchase an LV Damier...