Hellooo September!

9 / 7 / 1210 / 5 / 23

Oh, that was a week late greetings for this post! Many things had happened since day one of this month. Things were quite hard and we’re still coping from the hard times that we had from the past couple of months, health wise and money-wise that is!

But as always, I look forward to the positive side. Fervently praying for guidance and support from our Big God up there! 🙂

Last August 31, was the culminating activity for our little girl for their “Buwan ng wika”

The little girl in her Filipiniana Costume- Casual Kimona Dress

She was suppose to wear the top here but it was quite still big for her. So we opted to have the dress (patadyong) altered and bought a new top Kimona. Yey! for we only get to spend fifty five pesos for the kimona and forty five pesos for her abaca slippers. We bought them at the mini-divisoria-like area beside the Marketplace mall in Mandaluyong.

The little boy on the other hand, had their first quarterly exams last week of August. Last night, he told me that he has a surprise for me and proudly show me this!

One proud mama here! The short-time review sessions paid off. whew! Only 80% for the music subject, he told me he sang “Paa, tuhod..” for the tagalog song in their music test because he forgot the lines that he practiced for his supposed to be “ako ay may lobo” tagalog piece. lol!

Since “BER” months is here, we all look forward to a productive and fruitful months ahead in preparation for the upcoming holiday season! Bring it on September! 🙂

The Week That Was

6 / 18 / 1210 / 5 / 23

The past week has taken its toll on me. Since school started last Wednesday, June 13. We had to adjust again our schedule, kids have to sleep early for their 7:30 am. class.

( My Senior Kinder and Grade 3 school kids)

I, on the other hand has to do the coverings of their books and notebooks which really took me long to finish because I still had to attend my regular day job. Sorting, organizing and labeling their school supplies for submission also seems like forever in getting them all done. I was the one who did send the little boy to school on the first day and I glad I did as I was able to meet his new teacher.

I am also glad that Ian, after being sick for almost quite sometime, is now all well and getting back in shape. Things are starting to fall into place. There’s still one more thing that I am fervently praying for to our dear Lord, that is for us to be able to cope up financially. With the two kids back to school again, educational related expenses like tuition fees and daily allowance, bills to pay and our daily expenses while relying on my weekly based salary and online gig extra income, I hope that they could all fit in the budget.

I am praying for more online opportunities for me to work on and hope to get back and be more inspired to blog more.

Back To School!

6 / 11 / 12

“Education costs money, but then so does ignorance.”
— Sir Claus Moser

Kids are excited for the school year 2012-2013 and their classes will start on Wednesday. I stayed up late last night to label and organize their school supplies.

On the left side are my preschooler’s supplies while on the right side are for the little girl who will be in Grade 3. I am not yet done with the covering of their books and notebooks because the school ran out of stocks and will be distributing it this week. Hopefully by this weekend, I am done with the covering and all is settled for their school things. 🙂 Looking forward to another fun filled year of learning with the kids.

Goodbye May and Hello June!

6 / 1 / 12

Goodbye summer and hello rainy season! We still have two weeks before the classes starts, but I think other schools will start their classes as early as next week.

We were done with the school supplies shopping last weekend. I just have to do the notebook and book coverings after I got their class section for labeling purposes.

Kids also got their new sets of uniforms,we were somehow required to buy the little boy his new polo ~~although it will be his last year for the preschool~~ because they have changed the new style and design of the uniform.

The little girl on the other hand has outgrown her school uniform, we bought it when she was in grade one and she’s able to use it until Grade two. Now she got a couple of new pairs of it including their knee high socks with their school logo in it.

We still got some school things to buy on our list and we need to condition ourselves and prepare the kids for another year of fun learning and education then, we’re all set for the school year 2012-2013! 🙂

DS Kinder-1 Educational Field Trip Part 4: Seri-Fantasy Island

4 / 18 / 12

The final and last part of dear son’s educational field trip.

Fourth stop: Seri-Fantasy Island

Location: 2nd Flr. Manila Ocean Park, Behind Quirino Grandstand, Luneta Park, Manila.

Contact Nos. 5599563, 6228253

The place was the highlight for the kids as they really got to enjoy the place. But we have to line up and wait a little longer than the usual since there were lots of other kids from different school who are also having their field trip.

I was not able to share here photos inside the mirror maze because all of them are blurry. Ahahaha! I don’t know to set the camera for the dark/dim light surroundings.

We first went to the 3D cinema plus and we were given this 3D eyewear to fully enjoy the the movie. My son wants to take home the 3D eyewear.LOL. Kids were screaming while watching as we watched those eye popping characters that really looks larger than life behind our 3dD glasses.

Then off we went to the Kid’s Paradise, kids had really enjoyed all the toys, jungle play pen and those mini houses. They were given a few minutes to play around.

TRICK ART MUSUEM

Kids were so amazed with the 3D Art painting. Those paintings that gives an optical illusion.

There are sample photos as your guide to capture a nice pose shots from these 3Dpainitngs.

My son had fun and is very game to have his pictures taken with these nice real looking art paintings.

We were given these free bag tags by their teacher inside the bus on our way home.

Another fun way to learn new things away from the four corners of the school room. A great time for bonding moment between me and my son too! We still got another Filed trip to attend next year year when he turn Kinder 2. We’re so looking forward to it.

DS Kinder-1 Educational Field Trip Part 3: Damas Filipinas

4 / 15 / 12

… the third from part four of the educational field trip. Pardon for the long delay. 🙂

Third stop: Asociacion de Damas de Filipinas, Inc.

An organization that serves and takes care of disadvantage kids. The place is located in Paco, Manila.

The kids surprised us with song and dance performance, quite a number of performance actually. I saw our school principal handed them some donations like books and other learning materials that these kids can use. Glad to know that there were institutions like these that really do care for kids who needs a lot of attention. Our government should really took effort in supporting these kind of institution instead of wasting money for those non-beneficial projects that they venture into.

Congrats To Our Junior Kinder

3 / 28 / 12

"Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world."
– Maria Montessori

I took a leave from work last Monday to personally witness dear son’s moving up day last Monday, March 26. Another milestone achieved! Daddy and ate Gabby were also with us and mighty proud of our bunso. We are thankful to God for another blessing poured upon us. We are so looking forward seeing you soaring up high attaining all your dreams and aspirations in life. We, your daddy, ate and I will be behind to support you always.

DS’s Kinder-1 Educational Field Trip Part 2: Fort Santiago

3 / 11 / 12

It has been a month since I did the first part of my DS’s Educational Field Trip post. Thank Goodness that there were pictures to get hold of those precious memories during the activity.

Our second stop: FORT SANTIAGO

Located at Intramuros, Manila.

We were able to reach the place just in time for Lunch. I thought we’d pass by to a food chain where we could buy some food but I was wrong. So I decided to just had our Lunch at a restaurant inside the Fort Santiago.

The design of the place is that of an old historical look!

A view from our table inside the restaurant

Photo below are some of the things you get to see inside the place.

DS immediately run into this Cannon and immediately asked me to take a photo of him.

Bench for a sit relaxation at the sidewalk

Play area for the kids

Kalesa Ride around the Intramuros, I just don’t know how much is the fee for the ride.

A view across the facade of the main gate of the Fort Santiago

An old foreign couple enjoying their tour inside the historical place.

DS at the reconstructed main gate

DS walking down on the bronze footsteps that represents Rizal’s final walk to his execution

RIzal Shrine at the Plaza De Armas

Oh that red thing is DS’s cap at the left foot of Rizal! 🙂

The ever famous Wall of Intramuros

Going back down the memory lane of our country’s history is one enjoyable moment worthy to share with our kids. We’re hoping to go back again next time with the whole family as we never really got the chance to explore everything what’s inside due to time constraint. I guess I am the one who enjoyed it the most instead of DS.

Kids School Updates

3 / 4 / 12

Time flies and we’re already on the third month of the year, not to mention that summer has officially kicked in too! The very hot weather was too much to bear with, especially that my work entails going out of the office once in awhile to run for some errands. I just need to buy sun screen protection lotion for my skin.

On the other note, kids will have their final examination by next week. Dear daughter will be having an early school break by March 15 while the little boy will be having their moving up day on March 26. So it will be a hectic week with all the reviewing of lessons by next week. I am rushing a few tasks so I’ll be able to help my daughter in reviewing tomorrow for her exams. I am also happy to note that DS has been able to read a few word already on his own. His handwriting has also improved a lot. We all can’t wait for the school year to be over to relax a bit after a tiring and busy school days. Looking forward to enjoy playing around with the sand and beach with the whole family by April!

DS’s Kinder-1 Educational Field Trip Part 1: ARK AVILON ZOO

2 / 10 / 12

Again, I know this has been a long overdue post. I got sick the day after the field trip, good thing it was me instead of DS who got sick as we all knew how hard it is for the kids being sick. Anyway, let’s get down to the field trip activities.

Last January 25 ( Wednesday), Nicco and I were both up early to prepare. As usual, DS is very excited 🙂 Assembly time is 7:00 am. and we were there right just in time. The bus departed a few minutes after 7 and we were at our first stop at exactly 8 in the morning.

First stop: ARK AVILON ZOO

Located at: Frontera Verde, Ortigas Ave., Cor. C-5 Pasig City Contact details: (632) 706-2992, (632) 706-2483, (632)706-2993
arkavilon@yahoo.com.ph

An interactive indoor zoo, it resembles the biblical ark,(NOAH’S ARK) having different wildlife animals.

We waited for about thirty minutes outside since we were told that the staff are still preparing before they accommodate us.

Kids enjoyed some magic tricks from a magician (part of the service from the tour company I suppose), while we wait for the opening of the zoo.

Here’s what you get to enjoy inside the ark zoo.

WHITE TIGER

Another kind of tiger

Koi Fish Feeding

DS posing behind different kinds of birds

A Photo Op w/ Jenny The Orangutan

Feeding the Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

You may also buy veggies for the other animals on the side.

The little boy, feeding the guinea pig, the carrot cost around ten pesos I think.

Domestic Sheep

Pygmy Boer goat

Barbados Blackbelly Sheep

Bornean Pygmy Pig

Wishing well?!

Souvenirs and Gifts Corner

It’s another learning experience for the little boy, getting first hand experience dealing with different kinds of animals, seeing, touching and feeding them. We both enjoyed our stay inside the ark zoo 🙂

Upcoming and second stop: Fort Santiago. Stay tuned for my upcoming post. 🙂