Declutter

I'm done cleaning the house just in time for the new year. I have thrown old stuff that will never be used and have donated some to charity. Of course I've kept some things for sentimental reasons but most of the stuff that has not been used since last year I have let go. The toys of my son that has been cluttering the guest room are now arranged properly and neatly and I don't think that there is a single dust left to be wiped in our furnitures. I'm beat and tired and just want to crawl under the sheets but I am here still thinking of how easily I accumulate things over time thinking that I bought them for a reason and yet they're just sitting somewhere accumulating dust. What a waste of money!  For the coming year, I commit to be more careful with the things I buy. I will carefully assess it its a need or a want and definitely avoid impulse buying. I feel the need to declutter some more things in the house like books, dvd's, electronics and the like. I need to let go of some things that are just there for sentimental reasons. I need to simplify. Less clutter less stress and more room for what is coming for the year 2010.

Year ender-Highlights of 2009

Year 2009 has been a very good year for our son. He has had a lot of social activities that has made him into a well rounded kid. Here is looking back at the year 2009. We love you kiddo! (pictures are not arranged in order)

5th birthday held in school.

K1-commencement exercise (he looks so cute in a tie)

Birthday celebration with the family

activity in school ( chanelling a jew from the bible)

Summer swimming lessons

failed attempt to make mochis

summer alaska football camp

so happy to recieve his first medal in football

Happy to see his first play from trumpets

His coach said that he's got a lot of potential.

mama's birthday

trip to Manila Ocean Park

a trip to cosmic kidz ( sobra expensive ha!)

2009 family day

World phyro at the fort

ravages of ondoy from our window

Dad's birthday

My son as an igorot during linggo ng wika

Kim's birthday

Dad at work

Newest addition to the family...mito

Halloween 2009

United nations 2009

Children's x'mas party at BHRC

Family Annual Christmas celebration 2009.

So looking forward to new and exciting adventures for our family. Happy New Year to all!

Thanks santa!

Christmas is truly for the kids and the kids at heart. My son had the best time opening gifts from his grandparents and aunt and uncles.

If the reactions is not enough to make the giver happy, then our sincerest thanks to all the santa's who gave our son one happy christmas.

Gratitude

As excited as I am for the coming year 2010, I do not want end the year without posting all the things that I am so thankful and greatful for this year. So here goes,

I am thankful for the gift of health for our family. Thank you Lord for healing my ovaries.
I am grateful for my husband's job.
I am so thankful for spending and focusing my time on my son that resulted in his improvement in school.
I am grateful for our bonding moments and our long talks.
I am thankful for very supportive and loving parents who are always there unconditionally.
I am thankful for my sister's complete recovery from cancer.
I am thankful for my BIL's recovery from a heart attack.
I am thankful for my BIL's spiritual healing.
I am thankful for my SIL's happiness and prosperity.
I am thankful for seeing an old friend and renewing our friendship.
I am thankful for the gift of forgiveness and understanding.
I am thankful for the gift of generosity, humility and of faith.
I am thankful for the lessons learned from the trials and difficulties that I have encountered this year.
I am grateful for love that has grown and mature between me and my husband.
I am grateful for my husband and son.
I am thankful that the Lord has kept his promises to me and has made me into a believer even though I am not worthy.
I am grateful for the gift of faith, hope and love.
I am thankful for the unexpected gifts we have recieved this christmas that has made the seaason more meaningful.
I am thankful for the roof over our heads;the food that we eat; the clothes that we wear; the comforts we are enjoying and the realization that we are still far blessed than my brothers and sisters that have been affected by natural calamities and disasters; Thank you Lord.
I am thankful for my challenging life, all its up and downs.
I am thankful for the love, generosity, forgiveness,kindness, friendship.
I am thankful for all the blessings, big and small, in whatever form.

I am grateful and thankful ..... I LOVE YOU BRO!

New year's Wishlist

I would like to welcome the year 2010 with a heart full of hope, a positive mindset, a happy disposition and unwavering faith. With that being said, I would like to post a list of my wishes and resolutions for year 2010.

I want to be vulnerable and transparent.
I want to have a new car.
I want to buy a new house.
I want to start a business of my own, something that I would love to do.
I want to be physically fit.
I want to be financially wise and responsible.
I want to start a soup kitchen
I want to volunteer more to charitable institutions.
I want to be more open and trusting
I want to travel more.
I want to read more.
I want to try out more activities that I havent done before.
I want to eat more fruits and vegetables.
I want to wake up everyday with a smile on my face. No worries and anxieties.
I want to be a better wife and mother.
I want to do boxing and yoga.
I want to join my first marathon.
I want financial security.
I want to enjoy life more each day as if it were my last.
I want to impove my relationships with family and friends.
I want to renew and make more friends.
I want a bigger and beautiful engagement ring.
I want to renew my marriage vows to ivan.
I want our parents to have financial security in their old age.
I want to make things and do things right.
I want opportunities to better our life to keep on coming.
I want my contagious personality back.
I want to laugh more and worry less no matter the circumstances.
I want to visit my sister and nieces in the states this summer.
I want to be the kind of person God wants me to be.
If its God's will for us to live in canada then I wish to attract all the resources that we would need in preparation for our stay there.
I wish to settle all our past and present obligations and start a new. It is always never to late.


I am sure I can think of some more wishes and resolutions but thats it for now.

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Play Dough

Kids just love to tinker with their hands and my son is no exception. He loves to create things using clay and play dough. In my earlier posts, I mentioned he made an airplane and a ship. When his last play dough hardened I had to get him a new one and he had the most fun doing his latest creations.

This is actually the molds of different animals that was embedded in the clay lids.
Fruit basket
Cake
PenguinHis version of me. Ganda ng mommy no!
This is suppose to be a ship but by it looks more like a train. What do you think? a hippy worm maybe?

Karate Kid

When my son started kinder last year I decided to enroll him into a karate class so he would learn the basics and at the same time maybe just maybe loose some of those precious bilbil. I am so glad I did because his "sanse" or master tells me he is one of the most attentive students in the class and very eager to learn the moves. Not yet the karate Kid siguro Kimono ken pa lang.Hahahaaha!

LG Detergent Free

If only the cost of having your clothes washed and ironed in a laundry shop is cheap, I would have done it regularly but as it is I have to contend myself to using our sturdy and ever reliable washing machine. Don't get me wrong, my washing machine is in good working condition but when I saw this from an appliance store window, I thought wow! detergent free pa. Wala lang wishful thinking lang po. 

I know there are more sophisticated washing machines out there and other brands but look at how much one can save from using minimal detergent. Question is, mabango kaya? Hhm...

Kani Salad

Lettuce, shredded crab meat, mango, shredded cucumber, lite mayo and that black and orange thingy on top. I can live on kani salad. This is just a gorgeous meal and super delish!

Yoghurt Crazy

I love yoghurt! Yup, it's my thing now. I dream about this creamy, fruity, yummy stuff all the time. Okay, that's an exaggeration but lately I have been craving  YOGHURT! Now, this works really well for me since I am trying to loose weight and since this stuff is low fat it makes me less feel guilty everytime I eat the stuff. So here goes my top faves....

Hubby and I happen to chance by FIC market market and saw that they have a yoghurt selection called Black Currant. I almost did not order this because I dont know exactly what currant means but still glad I did because it is so delicious. The balance of the sour with the sweet is just perfect. Highly recommended.

Now, White Hat tops my list, ever since I tasted this when it opened in MOA, hubby and I have been going back for more. Their toppings has a very wide variety. 

Yoghurt Froz comes second because in my opinion it taste more like real ice cream than yoghurt. Too sweet for my taste but still worth trying.

And of course, since yoghurt is very expensive the best and the cheapest yoghurt variety is of course none other than Nestle Yoghurt. This comes in strawberry, mango, mixed berries and buko flavors and best served frozen. Yummy!!!!!!