4 days ago, we reached yet another milestone in Zoe's toddler life. We finally freed ourselves from nappies!
On Thursday, my husband texted me that Zoe was wearing her last piece of diaper. I honestly overlooked that bit, although I really wasn't planning on buying another pack anymore. I just didn't expect that the pack will run out sooner. Few days before that, I already started putting Zoe on naps without nappies on so I felt that we were ready for the next step. I just asked Dan to have Zoe pee on her potty trainer and tell her that she wouldn't be wearing nappies anymore. Therefore, if she peed on her bed, it would mean that our bed would get soaked.
The first night was successful and so were the following nights. We congratulated Zoe and complimented her for a job well done.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Hi 5 in Manila!
Finally!
We have been waiting for any announcement of Hi 5's visit to Manila just like last year. Today, my husband found out that they're coming back on December 13th-15th for another series of shows and we booked our tickets right away! Excited much? Yes. Zoe's so in love with Hi 5 and their songs and we just couldn't pass this chance.
We have been waiting for any announcement of Hi 5's visit to Manila just like last year. Today, my husband found out that they're coming back on December 13th-15th for another series of shows and we booked our tickets right away! Excited much? Yes. Zoe's so in love with Hi 5 and their songs and we just couldn't pass this chance.
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| Zoe's very happy to get her Hi5 tickets :) |
Monday, November 4, 2013
Couple's Date Night
My husband and I had a 4-day weekend off work and boy was it packed! On Saturday, we decided to watch Thor 2: Dark World. Zoe was still awake when we left so you can just imagine the waterworks and drama. Good thing Thor 2 was pretty ok, otherwise, I would have been eaten by guilt again :P
Gymboree Pumpkin Patch 2013
My daughter joined Gymboree Eastwood's Pumpkin Patch party last October 31st. We had her dress in a cute ladybug costume as part of Gymboree's animal-themed party. Ok, I know that a lady bug isn't exactly an animal, it's an insect as a matter of fact, but they're all still part of the animal kingdom right? Besides, my daughter refused to try on the tiger and other animal costumes at the mall.
Gymboree had already finished two Pumpkin Patch parties over the weekend so this was the last one. Evidently, there were fewer kids who joined, they were probably around 8. It was ok for us though since they had more space to play. Last year's party was a little bit of a chaos because there were almost 20 kids (plus parents and yayas) in the branch. So anyway, they started the party with the usual play class. I noticed that my daughter was slightly disinterested on some of the play structures most probably because she really prefers singing and dancing. After their play class, they went around the 3rd floor for trick or treat.
Gymboree had already finished two Pumpkin Patch parties over the weekend so this was the last one. Evidently, there were fewer kids who joined, they were probably around 8. It was ok for us though since they had more space to play. Last year's party was a little bit of a chaos because there were almost 20 kids (plus parents and yayas) in the branch. So anyway, they started the party with the usual play class. I noticed that my daughter was slightly disinterested on some of the play structures most probably because she really prefers singing and dancing. After their play class, they went around the 3rd floor for trick or treat.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Juicing Update
It's my 2nd full day of juicing and everything's good so far. I initially thought that the juices will be totally horrible but they honestly taste good, especially when chilled.
This has been my routine for the past two days:
Morning - drink calamansi + hot water
- drink a cup of juice
- work out
Lunch - full meal (no more than 400 calories)
- drink calamansi + hot water
PM snack - drink a cup of juice
Dinner - drink a cup of juice
- drink calamansi + hot water
I feel good so far and I have never experienced any headaches nor dizziness, not that I wish for those things to happen. I feel food that I have somehow included vegetables into my diet which I have never thought possible before.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Hello, Juicing!
My recent string of (minor) illnesses prompted me to take a step back and look at my diet. I've never been a veggie eater (except for potatoes and munggo) and this has been nagging my conscience for the longest time. Right now, my idea of diet is calorie counting -- I try not to go beyond 1000 calories per day but it is a challenge of course simply because I don't get to make my own meals. Plus, I work at Bonifacio Global City where all these yummy restaurants are just wanting to be tried.
Sooo, my mother has recently purchased a juicer and this is now my chance to try my luck in JUICING. I've made a simple plan based on recipes and articles that I've read online.
Sooo, my mother has recently purchased a juicer and this is now my chance to try my luck in JUICING. I've made a simple plan based on recipes and articles that I've read online.
Don't judge me yet, I'm a beginner at this (napaka-guilty naman). I'm starting out this weekend. I hope to succeed in this new health venture =)
Monday, October 21, 2013
Bottle Free After 3 Days
I am happy to report that my little project worked and we are now completely bottle free after 3 days!
I predicted 3 days of agony for my little girl and I was right. On the 2nd day, she cried a little less than the first day. On the 3rd night, she didn't wake up at night anymore to ask for milk. I'm so proud of my baby girl.
Yes, I would have to admit that this actually made me happy but sad. I felt like crying while I was packing her bottles because it meant that my daughter isn't a baby anymore. I wanted to cry again when my husband told me that we should pack the sterilizer away. Yes, I'm a very emotional mommy. Don't you wish they can be babies forever?
Of course, there's always a disadvantage to every situation. Now that my daughter doesn't drink milk from a bottle anymore, it proved my long-debated point that she is just a mere comfort nurser. You see, my husband was so against the idea of weaning her off the bottle because he was so worried that our daughter will get hungry. I kept on telling him that Zoe's just a comfort nurser. My problem now is that she rarely drinks milk from a cup. I still want her to drink 2-3 glasses of milk a day to help her bones develop but it seems that this is becoming a challenge for us now. Is yogurt milk an acceptable alternative? She seems to feast on her dutchmill drinks so much as if it's on buffet.
I predicted 3 days of agony for my little girl and I was right. On the 2nd day, she cried a little less than the first day. On the 3rd night, she didn't wake up at night anymore to ask for milk. I'm so proud of my baby girl.
Yes, I would have to admit that this actually made me happy but sad. I felt like crying while I was packing her bottles because it meant that my daughter isn't a baby anymore. I wanted to cry again when my husband told me that we should pack the sterilizer away. Yes, I'm a very emotional mommy. Don't you wish they can be babies forever?
Of course, there's always a disadvantage to every situation. Now that my daughter doesn't drink milk from a bottle anymore, it proved my long-debated point that she is just a mere comfort nurser. You see, my husband was so against the idea of weaning her off the bottle because he was so worried that our daughter will get hungry. I kept on telling him that Zoe's just a comfort nurser. My problem now is that she rarely drinks milk from a cup. I still want her to drink 2-3 glasses of milk a day to help her bones develop but it seems that this is becoming a challenge for us now. Is yogurt milk an acceptable alternative? She seems to feast on her dutchmill drinks so much as if it's on buffet.
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