Happy Christmas!

I do not know how to start this post without shedding a tear.. tears of happiness that is.. last week has been very hard for me in terms of finances.. well actually not last week but over the last 3 months. Then I realized why, most of my earnings during the last quarter of the year went straight to my mom. She was actually the reason why I am working really hard (and of course to add some extra on house expenses like buying cable raceway and other household stuff). I want to help her in paying all her debts and also to help her with all her expenses.. and I am really glad that though the last 3 months was hard for me, I was able to give some of her needs..

But last week, the stress was just too much.. and no funds are coming in.. and I have been stressed out with other things as well to the point that I want to cry.. then I gave all up.. let go of my emotions and prayed really hard and ALAS! this week has been very good so far..whatever my mom needs as of the moment has been given to us.. and I am just overwhelmed by it.. helping my mom is by far the most fulfilling thing. oh well motherhood aside 🙂

oh by the way, the whole gang is here, another reason why I am such in a good mood today 🙂 Mering Meri na talaga ang Pasko namin 🙂

Kids’ Christmas Wishlist

I need a new make up case.. I need a new bag.. I need a new this and that.. but of course, Christmas is not about me.. but the kids.. and though we planned on not buying gifts for them Christmas (they already got their playground!), I don’t think we can say no to the little girls’ wish..a Minnie Mouse stuff toy!

I asked the boys what they want and here it is:

and some coloring books.. while Chico wants a Mickey Mouse book 🙂

My husband on the other hand wants Mechado for Christmas.. oh where can I find sending food gifts online service that sends mechado in a flash? I still don’t have a light idea how to cook that dish.

Yellow Cab Pizza For My Brainy Boy

Before their Christmas Party, we learned that he was one of the students that will participate on MTAP* ( Math Teachers Association of the Philippines) challenge next year . I am not that familiar with MTAP but you know if it has anything to do with MATH, his dad is the proudest.. and as a treat, he got his favorite pizza! Yellow Cab’s New York Finest.

But, really it is a BIG deal for me.. during the first few months of the school year, the school invites students who are interested on attending the MTAP coaching (6 Saturdays), then on the last quarter of the year, only students with high grades on their Math subjects can join the 2nd coaching.. and then after 4 or 5 classes (coaching), they will take an exam and will determine who can join the challenge.. and he passed all those 🙂 to think he was absent twice on his classes.. yay! He really loves Math like his dad 🙂

And to celebrate this, let me give you a taste of our favorite Pizza! I will be giving away two Yellow Cab GC worth 500 PhP each. Just comment below why you love Pizza and what activity you enjoy most with Pizza 🙂

Commenting starts now and ends on December 31. I will draw winners on January 2 and will announce here. This is open to everyone as long as there’s a Yellow Cab near you 🙂 (international not included)

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*In cooperation with the Math Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), Metrobank Foundation holds the Math Challenge to develop interest in Mathematics among elementary and high school students, to inculcate important mathematical concepts and proficiencies, and to further improve the mathematical skills of Filipinos. Substantial cash prizes and trophies await both contestants and coaches in this event. source

====================edit: January 4, 2012====================