MY MAVER'S DAY

Mine was pretty uneventful. How was yours?

I was feeling a bit under the weather so we just stayed at home. This Mother's Day, Haligi and Haligilet, wanting to redeem themselves for the Megasketcher Incident, upped the ante a bit by giving me a wonderful surprise.


They took to one of the newspaper ads for inspiration. Di na masama diba? :)

By the way, highway, that hint of a smile was made from...drumroll please...CLOSE- UP toothpaste. Hehehe!

Thanks, my dear mag-ama. You make me happy..est :) Labyu both!

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

FROM ONE MOM TO ANOTHER...

Here's a special meme dedicated to all mothers out there...Thank you dear Farah for this. Happy Moms' Day to you too!

1. Just choose any Mothers' Day graphics from zwani to greet the mommies you know.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your blogs.
3. Tag other mommies you know.

Gossip Gehl
bloggerhappy
berryscrappy
Me,Myself+2
Confessions of a Supermodel Wannabe
Shopaholic Ties The Knot
Changing Lanes Pit Stop

Please allow me to pay it forward as I salute the special mothers in my life--Wifespeak Pals: Cata, Cez, Duke, Em, Kitts, soon-to-be-mom Jen, Marie, Meeya, Mel, Weng; Blogging Friends: Che, Dang, Hazel, Jane, Joelle, Joey, Maybelle, Pazette, Quel, Rubai, Tet, Tin, Toni, Tricia and Xtine. Special shoutouts go to my non-blogging buddies--Gigi and Ginny too!

Enjoy your special day!

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

MOMent

This morning, a beautiful sight greeted me in my cubicle.

This lovely bunch came from my dear boss, a fellow Mom herself.

To my dearest Mommy, and to all the other Moms out there, may you be blessed just like you are a blessing to those around you. Happy Moms' Day!

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

LP #6: MAHAL NA INA

Kinabukasan mo nasa aking kamay
Pagmamahal at pag-aaruga sa yo ibibigay;
Mahal na anak, biyaya kang tunay
Lubos na pinasaya mo ang aking buhay.

Isang extra challenge bago nakunan ang litratong ito

Dahil ang aking sutil na anak ay panay kaway

Si Ilaw at Si Haligilet...Bow

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND POUNDS

...este WORDS.

As I write this, Haligi and Haligilet are still busy with their daily bonding routine--drawing with the Magicsketcher. Haligilet would act as art director, while Haligi would busy himself executing Haligilet's ideas. The drawings would range from my son's favorite things, his dada's gadgets or his lolo's "toys."

Tonight, Haligilet asked Haligi to draw "Dada's Car." And Haligi drew this...
I asked Haligilet to make an inventory of those aboard "Dada's Car", to which he replied... But wait, where's Mama? Haligi and Haligilet were quick to remedy the situation...
Hmmmph!

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

LIFE'S A BEACH

We're back from our annual family R&R, which took place, this time, at Puerto Galera.

We stayed at Talipanan Beach, the less crowded, little-known neighbor of White Beach and Sabang. Talipanan boasts of a clean beach stretch with fine white sand perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Accommodations are modest compared to our original Boracay destination, but peaceful and decent enough to afford one a good night's sleep. Food is good and reasonably priced too; and variety, noteworthy--ranging from international cuisine like pizzas and pasta, to good ole Filipino fare. There's also a tiny halo-halo and shake stand right off the shore, the perfect cap for a day of basking under the sun.

It was our son's first trip to the island and he enjoyed every minute of it. I am thankful Haligilet did not inherit my infamous fear (fear, being an understatement) of the water. He conquered the sea with glee, even joining beloved Haligi for a little snorkeling trip. Not much photos to document that though, because yours truly was just to scared to take a peek. Hinalughog ko talaga ang langit sa aking mga dasal at pagsusumamo para sa isang matiwasay na boatride. Nakaraos naman :)

Here are some of my favorite pics from our trip to Galera's Talipanan Beach:

























EKS-OH-EKS-OH

LP#5 (PA DIN): MALUNGKOT

Paluwas galing probinsya
Paghanap ay pinagtiyagaan;
Karugtong na lahok para sa LP
Ang mga sumusunod na larawan...

Unti-unting naglalaho
Ang ilaw mong taglay;
Ika'y gabay at liwanag
Sa aking pagninilay.

Tahimik na nagdurusa

Ramdam ang pighati;

Walang ibang magawa

Kundi ang humikbi.

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

SHALL WE DANCE?

I first learned about the PR shuffle from meldita who made interesting observations on the ratings dance.

And so, on this tiny island, I was able to squeeze in an inquiry on my own page rating. And voila...

I'm not really sure about its significance, especially for a new blogger like me. Just the same, I think this wee bit of info is funny, fascinating and fab! Thank you Mr. G!

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

AM I......?

It has been two whole months since the red flag went up. A month ago, I took THE test, and it was negative. But it has been two freakin months! Now, a lot of questions are racing in my mind.

What's wrong?
Am I sick?
and more importantly,
Am I P-------?!?!

Well, there are several other P words to describe my state of mind right now--PANICKY AND PUZZLED!

This "thing" is definitely unplanned and I am not sure if I am, we are, ready for it. After all, it has been a good three years since our last bout with sleepless nights, colic spells, soiled sheets, nappy cycles, reflux ordeals, and our Haligilet's occasional gas problems. Such an overwhelming thought. I am dead scared!

Will I be a Mom twice around? We will see...

EKS-OH-EKS-OH

LP #5: MALUNGKOT

Iilang puno na lamang,
Ang aking nasisilayan;
Patawad kabataan,
Sa 'ming pagyurak sa kalikasan.

Isang dilubyong nagbabadya,
Ang bumagabag sa puso't diwa;
Araw ay palubog...kakagat na ng dilim.
Dama ang lungkot nang humarap ito sa akin.

Isang tanawin habang papunta sa bakasyunan...
Paano na ang ating kinabukasan?

EKS-OH-EKS-OH