Quick Update: Happy Thoughts :)

Just a quick post because work is hell crazy right now and as you know I don't do blogging on weekends because that's family time so this is a quickie and random post :)

I'm so happy to receive an email from thegomom.com that I won in the raffle. Yip yip hooray!!! I already called Learning Library branch near our area (Schola Progressio) for assessment schedule. I knew I should have joined #100happydays. So many happy moments to share (but it's not too late right?) :) Thank you thegomom and The Learning Libraries:)

This week, we gave the summer schedule of kids at home a breather because we got bakasyonistas. The kids coaxed two of their cousins to stay at home for a vacation. Their cousins excitedly packed their bags, jumped into the car and went to stay with us for days sans parents ha. I feel like a mom of 4 for days lol.

Anyway, as treat from their great grand lola because of kids' good grades in school, they were given cash gifts which they used to buy a new inflatable pool (our old one was screaming retirement already). A fruit of their labor which they are now enjoying almost everyday! Buti na lang we have a mini garden. The water from the pool is used to water the plants and clean the car. No wasted resources.  

On a different note, here's today's lunch: blackened kingfish skewers with brown rice. So good and only 306 calories. Try Joreen's place for healthy happy meals delivered to your doorstep. They have a FB account FB/joreensplace and instagram account @joreensplace. 

Happy Thursday everyone!

Summer Activities For The Kulitogs*

As summer started, I’m glad Sophie can finally rest: sleep, eat and play all day with Sam and her playmates. Or so I thought.

By week 2 of summer break, Sophie’s already complaining that there’s nothing much to do in the house and she missed school. Thus, the hunt for summer classes began.

On Hobby and Sports:

Sophie wanted ballet so we went to Center for Music and Movement in Don Antonio Unfortunately, the classes clashed with our work schedules and since they don’t offer school service, sad but I had to forgo. Also, something my mom said to me that made me considered other hobbies for the kids - to instead find them a sport or hobby that will be more useful for her in the long run. Ballet is a beautiful artform but it can become a summer fling unless your child really aims to become a ballerina by profession.

With that, the little girl and I had a heart to heart talk and we agreed on swimming classes instead. Knowing how to swim is life-saving for any individual and both kulitogs love the water so this maybe the perfect class for them. Luckily, swimming classes are being offered in BF Homes QC clubhouse and they have weekend classes. Yay! What more can we ask for? J

Sophie being taught how to blow bubble underwater

On Summer School:

We also enrolled Sophie in Reading Readiness 2 class which was held Tuesdays and Thursdays because we want her to develop her reading skills and, uhm, because little brother is in school too. Since they’re inseparable most times, might as well get them both in summer school.

Sam and his Thomas bag so ready for school! Ate Sophie came with her on his first day in school

Yup, the little boy was inArts and Crafts class and he enjoyed every moment of it. I enrolled him in this class to get him more acquainted with paint brushes, pencils and develop his fine motor skills. This is one thing that I found needed improvement in him and it really did! Now he can already draw a face with different emotions, a  tree a cat and a house. He can also write more letters J

The tired looking student after class? Nope, he had the energy to play in the sandbox every after class :)

Another reason why I enrolled him in this class is that he loves to baking and mixing things and always wants to help mommy in the kitchen. The class enhanced that side of him. He may become a famous chef, we’ll never know.

Summer is definitely fun for the kids and us (although busier than we thought). We’re happy that they’re not spending their time being idle and that they got to meet new friends. Sam was so eager to take a bath in the morning because he’s excited to go to school. He even insists on putting on his socks and shoes all by himself.

I'll post how the summer classes went soon :)

*kulitogs - the collective term we use for our kids :)

GT - Memorable Summer

My birthday falls on summer season and I celebrate it with a trip to the beach. That was when I was single and pwedeng maggala anytime, anywhere. Now that I’m a mom, I don’t do that much often but I make sure I equally enjoy summer and my birthday with my family :0

My most fave summer experience would have to be last month’s trip to Zoobic Safari. That was the first time that we brought the kids out for a summer outing. Thinking that Sam is old enough to appreciate the outing experience, we brought them to see animals and have fun outdoors. My little boy and I celebrate our birthday in March so I know that our summer will always be memorable :)

the little girl was mesmerized by the crocs

little boy enjoyed watching the birds eat

after the fun and educational train ride


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