It's been some time since I updated you with what's happening in my life. It's been hectic, but I am not complaining.
First off, I finally found the help we needed at home. I have my issues with them but I it's nothing major.
School started on the third week. Javi is now a nursery student, while Johann is in Senior Kinder. I'm quite proud that Javi adjusted quite well. He can be left alone with the teacher on the first day. No tantrums or crying episodes from him. Johann is glad to be back with friends. Relationships with co-parents were forged once again. Masyado ata akong nagpa-bibo last year. So now, I have more volunteer work in my hands.
Johann also celebrated his birthday on the third day of classes. He initially wanted THE WORKS. He wanted a party with posters (tarps), games, magicians, balloons, a big cake, etc. I finally convinced him to tone it down. We settled on a Superman cake, donuts and food from Shakey's.
My MBA's screen got broken. Some kid threw a tantrum and hit the laptop with an iPhone. So, no new toys till his birthday. Each time I open this laptop, my heart breaks. I am currently looking at 20K damage.
We got a new bed. It is actually a hand-me-down from FIL. Though I am grateful for this furniture, it is an unnecessary expense. We'd have to get a new mattress, though. We spent on hauling it already so there's no turning back. Unless I can convince Vic to stick to the old one. The old one we're using is for sale also.
With the arrival of the new furniture, I was forced to do another clean-up. I had to edit and re-edit the items I plan to keep. I know have enough for a garage sale. I'll just have those items donated. Less work for me and maybe good karma would come my way.
This was also the month of mid-year sales. I was very pleased with the items I got from Mango. Zara's selection was pretty disappointing. I am not really into those loud prints. I have yet to visit Uniqlo and check out the Adora and the Rustan's sale.
To sum it all up, it was a month full of unexpected expenses! We survived and we're happy.
First off, I finally found the help we needed at home. I have my issues with them but I it's nothing major.
School started on the third week. Javi is now a nursery student, while Johann is in Senior Kinder. I'm quite proud that Javi adjusted quite well. He can be left alone with the teacher on the first day. No tantrums or crying episodes from him. Johann is glad to be back with friends. Relationships with co-parents were forged once again. Masyado ata akong nagpa-bibo last year. So now, I have more volunteer work in my hands.
Johann also celebrated his birthday on the third day of classes. He initially wanted THE WORKS. He wanted a party with posters (tarps), games, magicians, balloons, a big cake, etc. I finally convinced him to tone it down. We settled on a Superman cake, donuts and food from Shakey's.
My MBA's screen got broken. Some kid threw a tantrum and hit the laptop with an iPhone. So, no new toys till his birthday. Each time I open this laptop, my heart breaks. I am currently looking at 20K damage.
We got a new bed. It is actually a hand-me-down from FIL. Though I am grateful for this furniture, it is an unnecessary expense. We'd have to get a new mattress, though. We spent on hauling it already so there's no turning back. Unless I can convince Vic to stick to the old one. The old one we're using is for sale also.
With the arrival of the new furniture, I was forced to do another clean-up. I had to edit and re-edit the items I plan to keep. I know have enough for a garage sale. I'll just have those items donated. Less work for me and maybe good karma would come my way.
This was also the month of mid-year sales. I was very pleased with the items I got from Mango. Zara's selection was pretty disappointing. I am not really into those loud prints. I have yet to visit Uniqlo and check out the Adora and the Rustan's sale.
To sum it all up, it was a month full of unexpected expenses! We survived and we're happy.
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