Posted in Craft, Personal Event, tagged DIY, Magnet, Printables, Story on March 30, 2013| 3 Comments »
Success! After contemplating on how to do my story magnet. My first try was a success…
Materials:
Printables – different sources, easiest is via Pinterest
Magnetic Sheets – 28 Php @Fengreco, bulk discount, I got mine for 26 Php. Only one side is magnetic, so ensure to place the double-sided tape in the other side
Foam Sheet – 75 Php for 10 sheets @The Teacher’s Warehouse
Double Sided-Tape
With this a success, I can make Edward’s story telling sessions more interesting.
Posted in Craft, Personal Event, tagged Craft, DIY, Monster, Pompom on March 30, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I made Edward his first Pompom monster. Materials all source from The Teacher’s Warehouse.
Materials:
Pompoms – 80 Php for 100 pcs
Wiggly Eyes – 35 Php for 100 pcs
Foam Sheet – 75 Php for 10 sheets assorted color
Double sided tape
Posted in Personal Event, tagged Birthday Wishes, Edward Birthday, Notepad on March 23, 2013| Leave a Comment »
With Edward’s birthday celebration coming up. I’m a bit pressured on the nitty-gritty. While browsing in Pinterest, I saw this design for birthday wishes. It’s cute and simple. I’ve added on the dragon for the personal touch. After all, Edward is a dragon baby…
Initially, I was planning to DIY the printing. But upon canvassing, it only costs 90 Php for 4×6 size 100 leaves. I’ve opted to outsource this and save on my printer ink for other mini projects.
Posted in Personal Event on March 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I sprained my hand while doing a CTRL +C at work. Now, it looks like I’ve committed suicide. Nope, I don’t have guts to do that. Looking forward for a fast recovery so that I can carry Edward again.
Posted in Personal Event on March 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »
September 5, 2012 I was hit with fever and I was so scared that it could be dengue. In fact in the middle of the night, I placed Edward back in his crib because I was scared to give him fever.
Luckily towards the end of the day I was well. In fact I was so happy when husband brought Edward to my room. He looked different. I might be exagerating but he did. I’m just glad that I was able to spend time with him. Since he has no milk reserve left (as I was asleep) I had no choice but to breastfeed him.
We gave him a bath as well. Happy to spend quality time with husband and baby. I gave him mommy massage. Need to think of something so that he can take a bath more often.
Husband was trying to redeem himself in the nail clipping. But failed again! He clipped Edward’s hand. He said the baby quietly cried. Opening his mouth super big. I guess it was super painful. Aw baby…
During the night shift, when I was supposed to change diaper, I was thinking it was a bit wasteful because there’s not much pee or poop but decided to change it anyway. In the middle, while I was preparing the zinc ozide he peed on me. Okay… That was not enough, as soon as I changed the diaper he pooped. I had to change it again. Baby!!! Grrr….
Posted in Personal Event on March 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »
September 4, 2012 I was so frustrated this morning. I don’t know what Edward wants. He keeps on crying. But after changing his diaper and breastfeeding him, he fell asleep. So I still don’t know what was wrong.
Today I have an early morning meeting. It’s a bit irritating because I have requested my morning to be free for training. I was relieved of operations but I have meetings instead. Phoeey.
It’s a tiring day and I feel that my milk production is affected. Oh well, I just have to keep on pumping to increase my supply. After a long day at work, I am looking forward to seeing my son.
Posted in Personal Event on March 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »
September 2, 2012 Today Edward started listening to the Elmo’s songs. Also the Taiwanese CD. I was hesitant to make him listen to that because I want him to learn Mandarin instead. He wasn’t paying much attention to it.
He also has a new toy courtesy of my in laws. I guess stop on the toys now. He has a lot already.
Milk production this weekend is a bit disappointing. I guess it’s because i’m getting lazy to pump. I hate all the hassles related to it. If it’s not for my son, I won’t do it anymore.
It’s getting harder and harder to make him sleep now. I guess he wants to play. i’m happy that end of day I still get to sleep beside him.
Posted in Personal Event on March 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »
September 3, 2012 Today I got the first hardcopy picture of Edward. The quality is a bit disappointing. This is the only time I regret not getting a DSLR. But for practical reason, I would choose Edward’s education over his pictures.
My office mate gave Edward a gift also. It was sweet. He said he thought of Edward when he saw it and decided to buy it for him.
Shobby has a surprise gift for Edward as well, coloring books. Yay. I think i’ll stop with the coloring books for now. I wonder what to buy next.
Unni can raise her head already. She’s a day younger than Edward. I guess Edward might be able to do it soon also. I can’t wait for him to do that. No pressure of course. Edward ah, take all the time you need… Just grow big and strong.
Husband renovated Edward’s room by rearranging the furnitures. It looks a bit weird but let’s see when I get used to it.
Posted in Personal Event, tagged Souvenir, Taipei, Taiwan on March 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
Everyone knows how much I love Taiwan. At least, the people who knows me… My sisters went to Taipei recently and it brought back lots of happy memories in Taiwan, mainly circling on food. On how much I love the Takoyaki, or the Milk Tea or the Pineapple Cake.
I’m super happy with the souvenirs I got, with their stories, pictures and the stuffs, seems like I went there as well.
Pineapple cake – this is my all time favorite treat from Taiwan. There are various brands, but this is the one I’m most familiar with. Readily available in Shilin Market.
Mochi – same brand as the pineapple cake, this comes in various flavors. Normally they have a package buy 5 get 1 free. For 100 NT each
Hand Made Almond Nougat – this is my first time to try this brand. It was bought from Danshui. And I liked it immediately. It’s a bit expensive though… 200 NT for pack.
Wife Cake – it is also my first time to try tis. Normally, we get it from China or Hongkong
Pudding – this is where my sisters had a hard time packing. Of course there’s a risk that it would explode in the luggage. Hence, they’ve resealed it with a ziplock. Each pudding costs 12 NT. from what I remember some of the convenient store sell it in a 3 pudding package that has a sealed carton. This is easier to bring home. But only some carries it.
Keychain – couple keychain that has surnames
Postcards – I love the Grand Hotel Postcard. was supposed to stay here for our honeymoon. But we’ve decided to go to Singapore-Hongkong-Macau instead.
Socks – yay! New stash of my cute socks.
Costume – this is for Edward, traditional hat to go with his Chinese costume.Tigger and Spiderman costume. These would all be used for his pre-birthday photoshoot.
Posted in Uncategorized on March 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I was supposed to write a month to month milestone update on my son. But I was a bit pressured when at 2 months he still can’t flip like the other kids his age. So, I’veAq delayed this entry… At least by now, Edward can do a bit of tricks…
1. He can stand up on his own while holding on his crib.
2. He likes cruising along the headboard, and when he sees stains, he likes to rub it off with his nails.
3. He can eat crackers on his own, whether you give it to his hand, or place it in your hand, he can pick up puffs or biscuits and feed himself. Or even it eat from your hand. Yes… Like a pet. Tsk! Tsk!
4. He can crawl to his Papa’s bag and inspect the contents.
5. He can pluck stars from his playpen.
6. He can flip his books a few times before realizing he wants to bite it.
7. He can destroy a calendar, one we refer to as maganda, and he’s pretty happy hearing a paper ripping.
8. He can eat animal crackers, actually I am a bit surprised at what he can eat now. It started with potato, carrots, baby food, macaroni, banana, apple, rice, misua, taho, squash.
9. He helps in getting his shirt off/on. But, it’s easier to make him take it off than making him wear them. Same goes with shoes.
10. He can stand while sitting in his high chair. Somehow, he is able to getaway from the straps. The way to make him stay is by locking him in with the table. But he’s trying to slip from it.
11. He can play peekaboo, whether we use hands, or blanket, he can reveal our faces.
That’s all he can do for now… At least that’s what I can think of.k
A Peek in My Life 