Kids Archive

What my kids are like, and how to raise your child/children in this day and age.

A Father’s Day Tribute…

I am blessed to have the best husband… and more blessed because he is a great dad too…

The story of jog a log…

When Kuya was born, it was difficult.. first time mom and dad..my milk supply came late and Kuya was a cry baby. He’d cry every night and Daddy, coming from work (2 hours travel) would carry him and jog non stop to calm Kuya (while chanting jog a log.. jog a log). Kahit pagod pagod na yan sa biyahe.. basta umiyak na si Kuya.. karga na agad yan.. jogging dito at joggin doon.. pag nangawit kaka jogging, uupo at magkukwento..

That was one of my fondest memory of him being a first time Dad… and from then on, I knew he would be a good dad to our children. (Right decision to pursue him! opps! haha)

Indeed, my husband turns out to be the best dad. Kahit ngayon, kahit pagod sa trabaho o busy.. he still have time playing with the kids, bringing them to places they like or buying things that they love.

More than that, I love how he shares the same parenting practice as mine. We don’t spoil the kids and as much as possible we train them to be strong and street smart.. parehas kameng laking kalsada..80’s, 90’s kids.. you know the drill..

And though he never said a word about this.. alam ko ang gusto niyang ipamana sa mga anak namin (aside from good education) ay lakas ng loob, respeto sa kapwa at pagiging mapagbigay.. which is the same thing as what I wanted for my kids.

Like when we went to La Union last May, kahit takot na takot, pinayagan niya sumubok mag surf ang mga bagets..un lang, nakabantay ng bongga si daddy! Pero di ba, the fact na pinayagan niya ang mga bagets, implies to them na he would allow them/ encourage them to do things.. ang saya ko lang nun!

Maswerte talaga ako na siya ang naging ama ng mga anak.. gabi gabi yan, pinagpapasalamat ko.. and this Father’s Day, I just want to say again..

Salamat sa pamana mo Daddy at sa mga ipapamana mo pa.. salamat sa pagiging mabuting ama sa ating mga anak..

And while watching this TVC.. bigla naman akong naiingit sa babae sa commercial…my relationship with my father is not like that (malayong malayo haha) but when it comes to pamana, there is one thing that I am thankful for him..in a very rare conversation with him.. he told me (NV):

Hindi lang sa pagmamahal umiikot ang buhay ng mag asawa

I don’t know what he means by that, but it has been my guiding light in my marriage.. and for that Salamat sa pamana mo Tatay..

BlueWater Day Spa Baby Image Model Search

After months of hiatus (hiatus talaga no) from attending events, finally attended one last Thursday.. andun kase si Madame kaya dapat andun din ako haha

Held at Chili’s Greenhills, BlueWater Day Spa launched it’s first ever BlueWater Baby Image Model. A promo to further promote the benefits of Baby Massage Treatment and a way of saying thanks to their clients who have availed of the said treatment. The image model search is open to babies and toddlers ages 6 months to 2 years old and kids ages 2 years- 4 years old. Two winners will be chosen from each category (boy and girl) which will be the image model for BlueWater Day Spa Baby Massage. The contest will run from June 6 to August 6 2013.

Prizes for the four winners include:

One (1) Birthday Kiddie Spa Party Package for a maximum of 28 persons at BWDS-Ortigas Spa Theatre worth P20,000.00 (Terms and Conditions apply)
Complimentary Ten (10) Baby Massage Treatments valid for one year worth P3500.00
To be featured in a BWDS Ad Campaign for Baby Massage (online, print, in-store ad collaterals) with photo shoot.

Click the banner for details or check out BlueWater Day Spa Facebook Page.

Welcome to Fantasy World

The introduction of the X box in 2001 paved the way for a new term in the English vocabulary, ‘Gamers’. This breed appears to revel in a world of superheroes, daring do and all manner of fantastical adventures.

Invention

The range of X box games is vast. Many of the original games were based on Dungeons and Dragons but the games have evolved, as has the sophistication of X Box software. It’s not just gamers who enjoy using this device. The new generation of X Box consoles allow total inter connectivity and has diversified from fantasy games to exercise routines; storylines based on cinema films using the original characters from a particular film as well as exciting car races and games for children.

Games

The image of the lonely geek playing a non stop diet of games in their bedroom is slowly changing as the new generation of Xbox 360 allows the whole family to join in and play any number of adventures. Halo allows the players to shoot everything and anything and is based in the world of sci-fi and space. It’s quite surprising how addictive the games can become; possibly due to the competitive nature of the storylines.

Of course, these first-person-shooters aren’t the only option and for those after something a little different, the new range of motion controlled fitness games are a great option for those who want to get fit and have fun indoors. The ability to connect with other players over the internet has also propelled growth in the industry as online gaming slowly becomes the norm. If a player logs in online he or she can find himself or herself playing against anyone in any part of the world and these global players often enter into mammoth sessions that can last for days. Of course, the winner can then proclaim that they really are ‘King of the World’ – at least digital.

Children

Originally aimed at children, games consoles have evolved to widen their target audience but there is still a variety of games for children. Both Toy Story and Mickey Mouse have entered the gaming arena and children can either spend time playing by themselves or join the rest of the family for collective fun. The games allow the child to actually become their own favourite hero for a short time and as long as they realise this is just a game, an Xbox 360 can provide a lot of entertainment.