Sleepless Nights
… are here again. But I’m ready this time so bring it on!
Health Issues
One of my friends mentioned that as soon as she gave birth, she also had skin breakouts. Which is why she’s adamant in finding the best acne treatment so by the time she goes back to work, her skin is back to looking healthy. I hope that’s not the case with me. The worst thing that happened to me vanity-wise is hair loss. They just fall on their own after every bath. But that’s nothing compared to a visit to the ER because I can’t move my back anymore from breastfeeding too much. Or not being able to eat normal food because Sandy has allergies. So what I’m saying is I think I’ll be okay with the weight gain, skin problem and what-not as long as it doesn’t affect my parenting and most important of all, our baby’s health.
So Near
I shouldn’t be talking about weight loss supplements but it’s all I can think of after weighing myself this morning. I realized I gained a total of 36lbs and I still got about seven to eight weeks to go before I give birth. When I gave birth with Sandy, I gained a total of 46lbs and that’s already huge compared to my Lamaze classmates’ weight gain. I was just lucky to have lost all the weight easily from breastfeeding. Plus Sandy having allergies that I can’t eat dairy was enough to make me look anorexic. My greatest wish however is that her baby sister will be healthy and won’t have allergies like her. Which is why we’ll make sure they put her in our room so I can breast feed her immediately. We just can’t risk her getting even a drop of formula or else, her tummy might act up just like her older sister. Anyway, I wish the labor will be quick and uneventful. We really can’t wait to see her and yet we still need the three weeks to get ready and finish all my projects so everything will be done by the time she’s here.
Furniture Shopping
I should be getting insurance quotes for the new baby but all I want to do right now is window shop for baby furniture. The husband is addicted to it as well, much to my delight. He says we should spend as much time, effort and money on our bambina as we did with Sandy. I have no problem with that! If only money grows on trees, I’d probably buy all these in one day.
I’m addicted to bassinets lately simply because of how adorable they are. It’s a waste of money and space but I see myself positioning the bassinet near my computer and all I have to do is rock her when she wakes up or start to get fussy. I wish!
Napping with Sandy
Today I spent the whole afternoon lying down beside Sandy. She didn’t want to sleep so while she whisper stories and do all sorts of shapes with her fingers, I read Lovely Bones. By 2:30PM, the book was starting to depress and bore me at the same time. I noticed she was still awake so I got angry and told her she couldn’t watch her favorite show (Chloe’s Closet) anymore. As fast as lightning, she stopped moving, probably pretending to fall asleep. But when I checked, I saw that she really was sleeping.
I was momentarily at peace, just watching her with her mouth half-open. I got guilty too for getting mad when she has been nothing but a perfect daughter for months. I embraced her and knew that I will miss these moments when it’s just me, Sandy and the quiet hum of the air-conditioner. I fell asleep for a few minutes and woke up as if I couldn’t get enough of my firstborn. And since her show is about to start, I wasn’t worried about waking her up when I placed her head on my shoulder and turned her body towards me. She automatically hugged my huge stomach and encased my left thigh with her legs. It’s so rare that we get to embrace each other like this. It’s one of those priceless moments when you just couldn’t ask for more. Well except hope that she’ll do it even when she’s awake. Just like her mom, she’s very busy with all kinds of activities – her drawings, TV shows, books and toys to sit still and have a hug longer than 5 seconds with her mama and papa.
Sandy: What is Internet?
Mommy, what is Internet?
This was what Sandy asked me a couple of minutes ago. I had a ready answer but then I stopped myself. I was in the middle of designing something and couldn’t afford to lose focus. I know that when I say something as simple as “Internet lets you see web sites or check email”, she’ll say “What is a web site?” or “What is email?” and so on.
So I just said, “Well, Internet is what I use for work.” Very vague and no room for more questions.
To which she replied, “Or maybe you use the Internet for finding clients? And sending emails? And sometimes you talk to people with your headphone?”
Sometimes I underestimate her. 
Baby Invitations – Not only cute but quick too
Baby Shower Invitations
I love the Baby Invitations from the Cards-411 website. The designs are not only unique but so cute you can’t help but feel excited about someone else’s baby too. Which is basically the reason why parents or friends throw a baby shower anyway! The right baby invitation wording can go a long way too and if you’re worried that you don’t have the gift of words, Cards-411 can help you with that.
Check out all their invitations baby at http://www.cards-411.com. You can get proofs emailed to you within one hour during business day. Perfect for last-minute parties as they also print and ship the same day you approve the proof.
High School Graduation Announcements
Graduation Party Invitation
Whenever I see High School Graduation Announcements, I can’t help but wonder what it will be when it’s my turn to create high school graduation invitations. I’d probably ruin my make up just like what almost happened on Sandy’s pre-school moving up day.
But seriously, graduation is considered a huge event wherever you are. It’s shows not only the student’s success in finishing school but the parents’ as well. And how else can you ‘boast’ about your child’s achievement other than college graduation announcements? Read more
Sandy Talks – Crushing
Happy Friday! Another edition of Sandy Talks.
Sandy: Mommy what does crush mean?
Me: When you like someone …
Papa: No, no don’t start her with that yet. Just use a different meaning.
Me: Bakit bah? Okay lang yun! (Why? It’s okay)
Papa: Matagal nyang po-problemahin yan paglaki nya. (Let her worry about that when she grows up)
Me: Fine. Crush – when you want to crush the ant so it will not bite you. Tapos. (BWAHAHAHAHA)
Papa: Yan. Ganyan.(Yes, just like that.)
Sandy: (whispering to my ear only) Maybe it means when you like a handsome boy like Jun Pyo.
WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
Linggo ng Wika and Sandy’s Poem
To those of you who didn’t know, Sandy was asked to say a short poem in Tagalog in school for their Linggo ng Wika program. I thought she would have a hard time memorizing it but she was able to recite it with no help overnight. We had to correct the way she pronounces the words though and had to explain what they mean in English.
Ang paru-parong maganda
Lagi itong masigla
Araw at gabi’y nagsasaya
Kulay nito’y kaaya-aya
Maraming nahahalina
I did wonder why she was the only one asked to say a poem. To practice her Filipino maybe? All I can say is it’s really funny hearing her talk in Tagalog – “Ang paro-paruw, mageynda” “Lageh etoh maseygla”.
She was looking forward to saying her poem for days but when the exact moment arrived, she got tongue tied. Later on I found out it’s because my little Maria Clara saw someone’s Daddy and she didn’t like the way he looked. (She’s afraid of most men especially if they have long hair and goatee). Still, she recited her poem except her arms were crossed over her chest and her eyebrows very much resembled her father’s. The photos were blurred because I was trying to convince her to continue while trying to take her picture.
Aside from Sandy’s poem, the kids sang and danced to the tune of Bahay Kubo. Sandy again refused to join because “she didn’t like the Daddy”. I did manage to snap a few shots before she decided to leave her spot.
Here she is starting to get upset. She left her partner alone to dance by himself, poor boy! I was about to tell her to join her classmates but saw that the teachers already did their best to convince her. I don’t want to be like those parents who force their child when they are not comfortable doing something. But to be honest, I was really close.
Happy that the performances are over.
She got a Best in Art award by the way. Her artwork is below.
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I am Dzoi, a 28 year old Filipina who currently works as a web designer. I am a loving wife to my equally loving husband Sherwin and a mommy cow to my 2-year-old daughter, Sandy.
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