Half-term Plans

Few more weeks and it'll be the kids half-term break. They have about a week off from school. I'll already book a holiday on that week and so is hubby so, hopefully we can do something fun then. Other thing we have in our mind is to take the kids out to a theme park whatever is convenient and of course it'll depends on the weather. Daddy's plan involves painting and redecorating our PAD before we pud it up in the market. I can also do a bit of organising as there are tons of stuff needed to be put away to make this PAD more spacious for the viewers to be. The last thing in my mind is to have our dental appointment because it has been 2 years ago since our last visit. My daughter's teeth are growing out of line and I kind of worried about it. Daddy thinks she might end up having a brace - whatever it takes to have her teeth corrected. My son has develop a little cavity too and it's another thing to be worried about. So, I want to prioritise taking them to dentist this half-term break. My one is not that bad. However, I had toothache couple weeks ago but the its nothing to do with the cavity at all. I just have this huge wisdom tooth that pushing the rest forward and its so painful. Hubby is the worst one, he might end up having all his teeth extracted. If he refuse to not do it anytime soon it could cost him a fortune later on. So yeah, it's one of the thing we need to do in few weeks time. Might as well check out this Plano cosmetic dentist to see what they have to offer.

At Play Park

We had such a good September and weather wise were great too. I can't complained! Week after week we had sunshine and kids was enojoying outdoors - be it in their school or outside the backyard or playpark. Either way its the best to let them loose. I have been working during weeekends I took advantage of the overtime given to me before I take my maternity leave. It'll be about 3rd of January depending on how I feel. It's hard to tell now because my bump ain't that huge yet but comes 2 months time I should feel more lousy. Anyway, every after work I always make sure I spend time with the kids and hubby. Either we stay in the house wacth movie together or go out in the park and have picnic. Whatever we feels like doing because we knew that once I'll get big I would prefer to stay indoors. Plus, it'll be a lot colder then. Anyway, here's some snapshots I took the weekend before when I took the kids on my own to the play park nearby. It's just 5 minutes walk from our place and hubby was not up on that time as he got a chill.

Plans Ahead

It's nearly my daughter's 8th birthday and I haven't started doing anything yet though I had plans already on what to do. She and I decide we will just gonna do a bit of a party here in our small PAD - its kinda cramped but who cares? She had a big party last year and we offered her that she could just invite her close friends at school and take them somewhere to eat or watch movie but she didn't like the idea because she don't wanna upset to those who aren't invited - if you know what I mean!

Anyways, our house is a bit crowded at the moment. We have so many stuff hanging around that need to be sorted soon. Ah, I have to take it easy though because I don't wanna stress myself too much especially that I am pregnant. I hope to sort all these clutter this week during my days off. Fingers cross!! I have to buy few cleaning stuff too. Hubby is going to wash and vac our carpet and I'll wash our curtains and I even think of putting up our net one in the living room. Ah, list are getting longer and longer if I don't get my a** moving now. Lastly, I have to look for steam cleaners as well. Will see what I can get online. For now I'll have to get going and do something productive before picking my son from school in an hour. I'll be off for work after but the next few days will be my days off. Can't wait:)

My Kids: My life, my world, my everything!

Motherhood is the most fulfilling career I ever have. I can't ask for more - I'm just happy and content and I love my kids more than anything in this world. They are the best thing happen to me. They're definitely my priceless treasure:)

Dealing with Mood Swing

Now, I'm having pimples all over my forehead - must be those emotional days and stressful week I had. But nothing major to be worrying about as I can just apply an acne treatment straight away. I know some that really works for me and it shouldn't be a big deal. I'm used to this pimples that come and go especially during sleepless nights. Plus I don't feel well, I have this sore throat for few days now. I hope to get over this very emotional stage soon. It's what pregnancy does to me - very temperamental and loads of mood swing. Must be the hormonal changes does it. Well, not long from now!!

Enough of my Selfishness and Immaturity

It's time for me to think us (my family) rather than myself only. I'm talking about cutting my expenses and calming down my extravagant life because the fact is we could not afford it. I'm too immature when it comes to our financial and all I think is now (today) and kind a of forget the tomorrow. Though my husband is earning enough to provide us but that doesnt mean that I have to buy everything now then complain if I can't. I forgot the most important thing in life is not about having all the materials that is not even necessary. I pretty much have everything but still wanting more. I have to stop it - its killing us! Yes, I wanted to upgrade my DLSR, my phone, buy more lens, shoes, handbags, clothes and other blings2x. My husband is killing himself working long days and nights just to give everything I want. But where the hell is my mind? Why do I have to think always about myself? I don't even give enough credit to my husband instead for workign too hard. I often complain of what we haven't got - so selfish of me , eh? I'm so immatured and its really time for me to change and grow up and perhaps act like a mother and wife. If not for the past years at least for the future and it's not too late to change this horrible shameful habit. I should resist the temptation of buying more stuff that I don't even need. Not to mention the amount of clothes that I didn't even wear and still have the tag in it. How dare I? I have been telling myself since yesterday that it's gotta stop. I don't need anything! From now on I'll never buy clothes unless its needed. I've got loads of shoes even enough to sink a battleship. I promised myself I don't need to demand or ask for anything expensive this Christmas, birthdays and the coming ocassions. I have to wake up and live for the reality not for this fantasy that only exist in my dreams. I'm a grown up, I'm a mother, a wife for pete sake. To think my kids future is my priority and the best education there is for them. So, never mind "me, me and me" - it's enough!!

Things to do...

I've got load of things to do and don't know where to start. Pile of laundry to iron, clean the entire PAD (not that big to clean though) but its enough to eat my time for sure. Haven't done general cleaning for a while and dust are on every corner of our place. Need to pack the old stuff that we dont need and store them in my in-laws garage until we move to a bigger place. Our place at the moment is so crowded. I need to go through all my kids clothes and separate the small ones. Ah, things goes on and on. Plus my eldest birthday soon and I have to start planning what to do. On the other hand my eldest passport is our priority to renew before end of October. Hay, just so many things need to be done really. We do really need to be organised before the arrival of our little one. One more thing I have to check though is this so called private placement memorandum. My sister asked me favour a week ago and haven't had a chance to look for it yet. I try later if not tonight. For now, I'll have to finish my ironing and cleaning before going to my ultrasound. Sounds exiciting, eh?

My Little Chef

This was just a photo of my son @ the Pizza house during one of our family weekend dined out. They were given a chef cap each and they we're so happy about it that they brought it home with them afterwards. I must say it suited him so well. Definitely looking like a PRO chef, lol. Who knows one day he'll become the next Gordon Ramsay but not his foul mouthed though - God no!!

Moving Plan

We been planning to move since I was expecting my 2nd child because we wanted more room before his arrival but that went nowhere. Until now we are still here in flat where we live 5 years ago thats because of the recession. Now that recession is almost over we are thinking to move once again. This time we should be able to afford the house we want. Wait and see in few months time. Hay, it just mean that we will be very busy getting ready packing and sorthing things out. I should start packing soon as we sell this flat of ours. But I just don't know how long would it take us to sell. Whatever happen - me and hubby are together with this. I have friends who are willing to help too. Now, I remembered when we moved in here from Philippines. It was such a hardwork and expensive to pay all the shipping cost. If only we knew some cross country moving companies before it could have save us a lot. But lesson learnt! We know better next time.

My kids are my life and my world:)

Yay! My work days is finally over and I am glas about it coz I really get so stressed where to leave my kids whilst I go to work. Some monday's my in-law's look after them and some days my friend Bea does. Either way is stressed me out because I'm not sure if they are comfortable to be left with them. But years passed we all survive and they are quite happy with me leaving them behind 2 days a week. But still I questioned myself if it is really worth leaving them for? Hubby explained that 2 days a week should not hurt them though I'm not quite convinced but somehow I realised its good for us. I don't work for myself or earn to spend it for myself but I work my sisters back in Philippines because I want them to have a good education and promised to support them until they are finish in the University. Not long from now, I hoped! My kids love for me is even more stronger and they'd respect me as much as before. It doesn't change the fact that I am working. They are both smart and understood exactly what Mummy and Daddy tells them. I'm proud of them and can't ask for more. I'll just wish that they'll grow even more nicer, respectful, understanding, kind and loving. Whenever I have time I'll spend with them. They should know by now that Mummy and Daddy loves them more than anything in this world.

About to Sell our Flat

Yes, we are back to where we started 2 years ago. In few months time we are thinking of putting our flat in the market and look to buy for a 4 bedroom house somewhere in Redhill/Reigate. Our reasons to move is to find a good school for our kids especially Kath. At the moment her school is quite good and has a high marks overall. We are worried about when he gets to Middle high School though because they're arent a good school around our areas where we currently live. Good school for the kids is the most important factor to consider. So, we are moving again!! It might be a lot of hardwork for us but for our kids sake we can do it. Right now, we have loads of things that needed to be done before we finally put our flat to the market. We need our sinks change and even thinking of getting this Moen faucets to replace our old crappy ones. Plus our bathroom flooring needs upgrade too and as well as the carpets. The whole flat need redecorating so we could get the value that we want. In God good hands and if things goes well, we should be out in this place sooner or later. Hubby's target is before I gave birth and if thats the case then we should get moving.

Thanks God its Friday!!!

I must admit that every Friday I get so excited maybe because I get to spend my weekend with my hubby and kids. I just can't get enough of spending time with the family - be it going out or just stay at home watching movies and munching all sorts of junks, lol. It's weekend and we are free to eat anything unhealthy. Its the only time we treat ourselves with junk foods. If not we will go out and dine anywhere we fancy depends on our moods. Hubby beg me since last night to say NO to overtime today. He really wanted us to have special time together at least once a week without getting up early and rushing to send me to work every Saturday morning and Sunday morning. I'll definitely work on Sunday as its already book but tomorrow is 50-50 but I should try to refuse once in a while so hubby could at least have few hours in the bed before we decide to go out and have fun. I'll be on my way to work in a few hours and won't be home till later around 8pm. I hope and wish my day will go smoother. Well, I send everyone a wish for a happy weekend!

They should get one

Hubby's job involves looking after passengers flying all over the world. They usually get some really creepy one that needed assitance the whole flights. Some even young but disabled or too old to walk. Some have health issues too. Last week they have one died in the airport while one of their staff pushed her/him by pushchair to board on time but sadly he had heart attack and died straight away. I guess they have to be careful and perhaps they have to invest about getting one of this Philips AED. It should help them reduced the death of their ill passengers - especially to those have have heart problems. Hubby and his boss should decide as I thought they really need it on their works. I found a site that sells it in a very reasonable price so they could get a few a who knows they might get a free delivery through negotations. They should discuss and make it as their priority. I'll tell him soon as he gets home from work tonight.

Daily Kids Routine Meme

1.) What time do you usually get up? Around 7am
2.) What time your kids school start? Both start at 9am
3.) What time do you tend leave in the house? Half passed 8
4.) Do you drop them both? Sometimes, because if hubby's around in the morning he'll drop our son or our daughter - it depends.
5.) What time they finish school? My daughter finish at 3:15 pm and my son finish at 11:30 am.

6.) Do you pick them up too? Yes, wednesday to thursday I do picked them up and Monday and Friday my friends had to pick them up as I'll be at work.

7.) What time they tend to have their Supper? Usually 6pm but sometimes it could be a bit later.

8.) What time they go to bed? Half and hour after their dinner or sometimes an hour after. A bit late I know but we do try to put them earlier as we could.

9.) Do they sleep their own bed? My daughter does and my son sometimes does too. But most of the time he'll sleep with us.

10.) What do you do after they're gone to bed? I tend to spend time with hubby by either watchign tv together or stay in my computer and do lots of research. I'll often visit any paid web directories as it interest me a lot or sometimes I'll want to know about it so I could suggest it to friends or to anyone who needs it - they are quite useful.

Can't wait for them to finish:(

I am talking about my sisters in college. At the moment I am supporting two of my younger sis through their college and I'm not talking small amount in here as I tend to send most of my money that I earnt from working as a cashier. That is why I do some overtime sometimes because my contract hours is only 10 a week and that would not pays all the tuition fees they needed plus allowances and other miscelaneous. Every after payday I get so skint, is that because, my money always end up to them. It's a lot of hardwork for me and that even includes sacrificing the time for my kids. If I choose not to help them I could have save my earnings since I started work and could have been loads of cash in my bank now and can even buy whatever I fancy or can go holidays anywhere in the world. All my earnings is only for me and my husband pays all the bills in the house including the kids school and etc. I don't earn much though only £500-£600 a month and it's more should have been more than enough for me to save if I don't help my younger sisters. However, I don't have any regrets as they shown so much and even earn higher marks. My nursing should be finishing soon if not next year March then it'll definitely in October 2010. Hay, a year to go yet! I don't asked anything in return but a good marks so they could make it through graduation and find a stable job to support themselves in the near future. I only try as best as I could to help them till they finish university and beyond that its up to them. I just couldn't wait to start saving for my family. Unless I could save for us to afford going holidays once or twice a year in the future. Not much future I hope:).