First Trick orTreat

Even as a child I never joined trick or treat. But because of my sister's persistent request, Jaden and her cousin went to their first trick or treat event. I bought her a costume of Tinkerbell and a pumpkin basket last Thursday and we were at Tiendesitas last Friday trick or treating with the rst of the kids. Nakakapagod pala . But my Jaden super loved her costume. Unfortunately, we arrived at the place one hour late so the kids were not able to get enough treats. But they enjoyed the magic show. All in all it was a fun day.

The left picture was taken last Thursday when I was fitting the costume. The picture on the right was during the magic show as she tries to climb on the grills.

Right picture: On their way to go around for treats. Left: Tired, so they rested for a while.

My Tinkerbell turned fairy princess! :)

Happy New Year

Have a blessed, fruitful, gracefilled and prosperous 2008 everyone!

Our Christmas

Since it's our first time to spend Christmas without our daddy, Jaden and I were not that happy. I for one, was not that inspired to cook for our noche buena. I just contributed cash for the whole family's dinner, which my mother and sister are the assigned cooks. We spent our Christmas with my parents and my brothers and sisters.

Ten minutes before Christmas, hubby called to greet us all. He asked me to lead the prayer and worship before dinner. It was his usual task every year, and since he's not here, it was passed on to me :).

Before dinner, we first had our gift giving and simple program for the kids. Nakakatuwa during the gift giving because the kids are really so excited to received plenty. May mga nagtampo pa nga kasi hindi pa natatawag ang name nila when almost everybody is already opening their presents. After opening the gifts, which is the most exciting and enjoying one, we had our dinner. I led the exhortation. I led them to the passage from Isiah 9:6 and the nativity story as narrated by Luke. It was a time when we got a bit emotional as we remember the reason why we celebrate Christmas. I'm just glad that everyone understand it. Di rin ako masyado makapag invite to go and get crazy or get overly excited since our yaya was mourning. Her grandmother died morning of December 24th. But I'm glad that she's okay and still joined the fun.

After dinner we already went home since Jaden was already sleepy. When we got home, she was still able to opened her gifts..after she opened the last box, nakatulog na rin agad.

The next day, we just stayed again to my parents house. No where to go since I know the malls are jampacked. I just bonded with my daughter instead.

Yesterday, our yaya left for La Union to visit her parents and her grandmother. She'll be back on January 2 pa.

So like Toni, we're yaya less. :D I was on leave din yesterday because Jaden got colds and fever, good thing, she's ok now.

It's the thought...

I do not have any idea if it’s in the law to give 13th month bonuses for maids..is it? But anyway, this Christmas, I’ll be giving my helper / nanny cash gift and a watch, it can't be compared to a Hublot watch, but I know she’ll love it. I haven’t seen her wearing wrist watch since she came to work with us. I was thinking of replacing her phone but she already bought her self a new one... she was able to buy it by scrimping lately, she haven’t availed her day off for two months. Which I think was good for both for us anyway. :)

We’ll I hope she’ll have a wonderful Christmas with us even if she’s far from her relatives.

Gifts

I already opened some of the gifts I received. Here are some of them:

two perfumes
a notepad
a nice sunflower lamp
a trinket
bathroom vanities
bag tag and bag

There are still more to open…I love surprises so I’ll open them on Christmas eve. I still have gifts yet to received. Hmmmm….exciting!

But I wish somebody will also think of giving me a comfortable sleep wear and a planner / organizer also just like Nice.

Rushing...

Two days before Christmas and guess what??? I’m still not yet finished wrapping my gifts! Hmm…talking about cramming here??….hehehe.

Well, I’m already done wrapping my gifts for the kids, my nieces and nephew, my sisters and my mom and dad and of course gifts for my friends and officemates. I still need to shop tomorrow for gifts to my church friends.

Whew! Tired! I don’t even had time to peek on the mirror to see how I look! Good thing I have with me my makeup mirrors :D Practically what I have when on the go :)

I’ll be doing some more shopping tomorrow and after that, I’ll be done!

Rush! Rush! Rush! ….

Merry Christmas

Have a meaningful Christmas everyone!

Gifts

I asked my husband last night what he wanted to receive for Christmas. I told him I want to give him something which I’ll send thru his friend who’ll be leaving on January 7th. I wanted to give him something that he wants or need but I told him that I cannot out give his gift, hehehe…but if I could, I’ll give him a Technomarine watch . But I know he wouldn’t want me to spend too much on gifts. I know him, he’s simplicity and practicality always stands out. I guess, I’ll need to look for anything that he’ll like. He’s so easy to please so it’s not going to be hard on my part. Thank goodness.

Christmas rush

What’s good during Christmas season is the Christmas Sale here and there which is good because some people only got to buy what they want or spend a lot during this season because of their bonuses.

And speaking of Christmas sale, I’m on my Christmas rush.. Yes…because until now I haven’t completed my list yet..(a lot of activites last week which needed most of my time) I still need to go shopping for gifts to give. Good thing there are still gift items that are on sale. Yesterday I was able to buy gifts for the kids and a cool comforter which I got at 70% off. It’s my gift to our bed…I could have gotten a memory foam mattress also but the comforter will do for now. I’ll get the mattress next time.

This afternoon I’ll consume my lunch break on buying the rest of the items on my list. I just wish that I’ll found everything in one place. I only got an hour for this. :)