Kids Archive

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

JOHNSON’s My Kid’s Growing Up So Fast Contest

Her name is actually older than she is.. we have been saving it since 2005. Sofia Ananta.. It’s a Russian- Indian name.. Sofia which means wisdom, Ananta which means endless…

After giving birth to baby boy in 2003, we have been hoping for a baby girl but only after 2 more boys that our wish has been granted. To say that she is the princess is an understatement. She is the center of our attention, the only girl in the family… the one we waited for so long. When I first learned about her gender, I was ecstatic, we were all ecstatic, from my first born down to the third and so are my siblings, specially my mom. My husband of course was smiling ears to ears.

When we had her, every one wants to cuddle, hug and kiss.. And because she is very special to us, we only trusted one brand for her skin.. Johnson’s Baby Milk Bath. Now that she’s a toddler, she still use the same product. She’s growing more and more right before our eyes!

That’s her a few hours after I gave birth to her.. still in the nursery, getting ready to meet mommy for the first time 🙂

Here, she’s ready for a dip… growing really fast. Before, even her toes are covered, here, she does not even care that her big tummy is exposed and she’s liking it!

When she turns one, we were all surprised how big she is and the antics that she can do.. she can stand by herself and speak a lot of words. She even know how to kiss with a smacking sound and really knows how to appreciate things.

This was early this year and look how she is starting to learn how to pose for the camera..and she is very meticulous with her clothes.. she even go with us when we shop.

And this is her most recent photo.. she knows how to pose like a real mowdel! She’s really growing up so fast, it seems like just yesterday when we brought her home and now she’s a very big girl already.. doing things that really amazed us and make us very proud.

This is one of her growing up so fast moment.. she knows how to brush her teeth already! not only that, she really knows how to gargle! I can’t imagine what other things she can a few more months from now.. I bet she’ll be asking for the car keys or using my pc on her own..

She is changing before my eyes but his/her skin is still like a baby’s. We still need the gentle care of JOHNSON’s Baby Milk Bath, with Vitamins A&E and 100% more milk proteins to nourish developing skin.

And just when I thought I had it all with her antics, I caught her tinkering my gadget!

She really is growing up so fast!

Now dear mommies.. do you want a gift pack from Johnson’s? Here’s how to:

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– Creativity of Title: 50%
 Cuteness of title
 Unique play of words.
– Relevance to article: 50%

So what do you think guys? what’s the best caption to describe my little shutterbug?

Month-Ender Burger

I choose to believe that our month will never be complete if we didn’t have a dose of our favorite burger, just like how I choose to believe that my week should always end with a frappe (decaf since my Vertigo won over my caffeine operated body). And so to end August, we had the usual.. but this time since our driver is dysfunctional, we chose to have it delivered. They have their own delivery system na! Check out their Facebook Fanpage to know your number.

Somehow it cured my viral infection, which some of us are suffering right now. The aroma of the grilled patties plus the distinct taste of blue cheese, and the fullness the meal has to offer brought my appetite back, add an ice cold coke to that and I’m healed! Let’s see if this can make you feel better too:

That’s Brother’s pounder and a Baby Brother’s plus fries and onion rings

The burger not only comes with a healing factor but also with a flyer of an Asian Food Delivery in Ortigas. Have you heard? Ninak? The photo of their Bagoong Rice is so appetizing.. and I am so ready to order one today.. only to find out that they only deliver within Ortigas area. argh!!!!! I am already tasting the Bagoong rice!!!! waaaah

Google to the rescue!!! I read about Bagoong Rice Recipe and came up with my own version.. will make a detailed post about it on my food blog 🙂

Linggo Ng Wika Costumes

August is Buwan ng Wika while most schools celebrate Linggo ng Wika on the third week of August, Friday of that week being the highlight of the celebration. Students are asked to come to school wearing costumes of Historical figures such as our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal or Andres Bomifacio. Parents on the other hand bring camcorders to record this historical event.. as this is the only time that the kids get to wear something like that. For the past 2 years, I was lucky that my son was designated either as Apolinario Mabini or Francisco Balagtas, and finding a costume is easy. Barong Tagalog sits right there on their closet. This year, it’s a bit different because my son and my nephew was tasked to be Lapu Lapu and Antonio Luna…

I searched for Lapu Lapu (half of the search result is Lapu Lapu dish) and Juan Luna and this is the clearest that I got:

Good thing I have a gold malong here, I can use it for the Lapu Lapu costume. We can also use an old shirt to serve as his chaleco (orange or red). As for the sword, a good old carton box can do the trick.

Antonio Luna’s costume is hard to find.. it’s a military attire and where can we look for a military attire for 6 year old kids? Unless I want a custom maid, which can be damaging to my pocket. I am thinking of browsing my favorite thrift stores to look for a small miliary inspired jacket then we’ll just patter it to Antonio Luna’s costume.

Here are some Linggo ng Wika costume idea:

Dr. Jose Rizal

As you can see, Dr Jose Rizal is wearing an old type of suit and his hair is swept in a very neat manner. You can also add a hat for Dr Jose Rizal costume.

Balagtas/ Fracisco Baltazar

A Barong Tagalog with Chinese Colar is all you need for Francisco Baltazar costume. A decorative laurel leaves on the side of the head will complete the look.

Emilio Aguinaldo

Emilio Aguinaldo’s costume is another hard to find costume but with the popularity of Aguinaldo being the first president of the country, I am sure you can find a costume in Divisoria. Antonio Luna and Emilio Aguinaldo both wears military costume but the difference is Emilio Aguinaldo has a sash.

Andres Bonifacio

As you can see, Andress Bonifacio also wears the same suit as that of Jose Rizal but in most films and representation, Andres Bonifacio is simply wearing a Kamesa de Chino with a red neckerchief. So when looking for an Andres Bonifacio costume, white Kamesa de chino will do, just don’t forget the red neckerchief.

Juan Luna

Juan Luna also wear suit but his distinct look is his beard.. so when wearing a Juan Luna costume, don’t forget the beard.

Melchora Aquino

Melchora Aquino costume should be baro’t saya, no more, no less.

Diego Silang

Diego Silang costume should always include the old salako and of course an itak on his back. You can use an old shirt anfd cut the sleeves to make a Diego Silang costume.

Gabriela Silang