Like A Cider
Oh this is me alright!
You Are Cider |
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Seeing an old relative or favorite holiday film is enough to make your day.
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Merry Christmas! Feel my warm hug for each of you! Now excuse me while I prepare some cider 
All Set for the Holidays
It’s all over the news. Either there is no more stock of pasta noodles or cream, or the prices have skyrocketed.
I don’t worry. Except for perishables like bread and meat, all the food I will need for the midnight feast have all been bought as early as the first week of November.
I sure love the benefits of early shopping for Christmas food, so I do it every year. I purchased the items at their normal prices, and there were a lot of everything I needed in the shelves for everyone.
A Simple Woman’s Daybook
For Today
Outside my window… the sun is shining brightly.
I am thinking… about sticking to our budget this vacation. I wouldn’t want to begin the new year with an empty wallet.
I am thankful for… a new gift from God. I’m preggers!
From the kitchen… is some left-over spaghetti. I had a huge craving for my mom’s spaghetti, I asked her to cook for me, but unfortunately I couldn’t go over to their place. So I cooked some. It was not as good as the way Mama does it, but good enough to hit the spot.
I am wearing… the silver earrings my mom gave me last year.
I am reading… the Twilight e-book IMom sent me.
I am hoping… for sunny weather till the new year rolls along.
I am creating… scheduled blog posts.
I am hearing… nothing! *goes in the rooms to check* Whew! The kids are taking a nap.
Around the house… are stacks of stuff I am preparing for our Christmas trip.
One of my favorite things… are old Christmas songs. Johnny Mathis, Andy Williams, Brenda Lee … I can listen to them sing my fave Christmas tunes 24/7!
A few plans for the rest of the week… We are finally going shopping for Christmas gifts! I usually start my shopping even before the decors are up. But for the first time this year we made plans to spend Christmas out of town, so the shopping will be done on Christmas day.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…
We just reached our parents’ house when we found the children fast asleep at the back of the car, arms around each other. It was such a lovely, peaceful sight, it took us a couple of minutes before we woke them up.
My Son On TV
My son will be one of the guests in TV5’s Kiddie Kwela episode today. You will see him in “Talk Talk Talk!” segment, where the host Bayani Agbayani will conduct interviews with each of the child guests.
During the taping, I was so nervous I couldn’t take a proper picture, hence the blurry one above. My hands were clammy and my heart was beating like mad. The last time I felt that nervous was before I presented a paper to my professors back in college. My son on the other hand, was so cool. He obviously had no idea I could faint anytime.
WANTED: Talented Kids
In an episode of Kiddie Kwela on TV5, there was a child who could name the country just by looking at its flag, without a moment’s hesitation. Another one could even name any country’s capital - while solving a messed up Rubik’s cube.
Maybe your child is the Juan Luna of the future. Or a David Blaine. An MVP. Maybe he is a budding scientist and has a new invention waiting to be shown to the world.
Or perhaps she is only a toddler but can already read a storybook. Maybe her fingers play lovely music with a piano or a violin. Or maybe your child is currently enrolled in ballet or tae kwon do and is doing beautifully in class. Maybe your daughter has a voice like Mariah’s, or your son has moves like Justin’s.
We need amazing kids, who can make our jaws drop, to guest in one episode of Kiddie Kwela. If your child is not more than 7yo and can do something different and special, send me your child’s name, your address, contact numbers, a short description of what your child can do, and a video clip of your child doing his/her talent at ladycess[at]ymail[dot]com on or before Monday, December 15, 2008.
If your child is chosen, you will receive a call from us. And get ready, taping is next week!
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
For Today…
Outside my window… the carpenters are working on our house.
I am thinking… Pacquiao is unbelievable! Did you see how he dodged Dela Hoya’s punches? Amazing! And many believed it was a mismatch.
I am thankful … my husband is a Mr. Fix-It.
From the kitchen… I am cooking Chicken in Tamarind Broth for lunch.
I am wearing… sweat pants and a shirt.
I am reading…Joel Osteen’s book, again. His books make me feel ready to take on the world, anytime!
I am hoping… there will be no more rain this December.
I am creating… new essays.
I am hearing… pop songs on Yahoo Music.
Around the house… I need to do some weeding. And the seeds I bought months ago - it’s time to sow them.
One of my favorite things…is the way the house smells when good food is cooking in the kitchen.
A few plans for the rest of the week… we have to stay here to supervise the carpenters. There is going to be A LOT of cleaning afterwards, but at least this house has just become better.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you… I am snickering at this picture of my daughter. She was sleeping - while chewing on her barbecue.
This meme is from The Simple Woman’s Daybook.
For Boys Only
My son is not the type who pesters me to buy him stuff, but he couldn’t resist this one.
I Just Learned Something New
It was the day of my 7-year old son’s field trip. He and his classmates excitedly participated in the tour guide’s programme as my fellow parents watched the children, amused.
We passed by Dangwa, a popular fresh flower marketplace, so the tour guide asked the students to name some flowers.
“Rose!” “Daisy!” “Santan!” “Sampaguita!” The children shouted in reply.
My son waved his hand in the air, until finally, the tour guide asked for his answer.
“Snapdragon!” He shouted.
Luneta
This picture was taken 3 years ago. It was my children’s first time in Luneta. My son was 4 years old and my daughter was still a baby and sleeping soundly on the stroller. We bought the bottle of bubble solution in his hand for P10. Wide open space, green grass, and lots of bubbles - boy, that was fun.
That was also the last time we visited Luneta.
