Thank You, Twinkie!

Accordingly, the recipient of this award is not your everyday blogger. If you visit their blog, one thing is for sure; you will learn something (but most of the time, a lot) that is really worth the time you spend in reading their post − that is always well-written, with good grammar, very insightful, inspiring, thought provoking and you will always wish that you've written it. They always have great stories to tell, either about life, about themselves, or their family. Once you read their blog, there's one thing that will stick to your head... That they are absolutely, no doubt, a Smart Blogger!

Thanks, Twinkie, for this award! *Bow* *Bow*

Now, I don't know anyone to pass this on yet as I just started blogging a few months ago . Ikaw sana Twinkie pero may nauna na sa akin hehehe. Same with Chris and Cee :)

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Finally! I'd like to pass this award on to my dearest ninang and friend, Dr. Angelita Soberano. You might like to check out her site. She just started blogging the other day but it seems as if she's been blogging forever. I can't wait for her next blog to appear :) Welcome to Blogsville, Ninang! :)

JT's Special Day

Janssen Tyler Tayag was baptized by Rev. Fr. Greg Calix last Nov. 16, 2008, 11:30 am, Sta. Maria Goretti Parish, Pope Pius XII Catholic Center, U.N. Avenue.

We thought JT would be irritable and noisy during the ceremony because when we arrived at the church, he kept crying and crying. Apparently, he just wanted milk and sleep (after burping, with a little milk spit on Daddy's shirt). He slept through the whole ceremony, even when his head was washed with the holy water.

Listed below are JT's godparents. Some were late, understandably, since they came from long distances ... Malabon ... Alabang ... PGH (haha, mga doctor talaga).
Ninongs - Michael Fernandez, Jed Dimagiba, Dr. Dennis Lopez, Dr. BJ Jao, Dr. Rain Lutanco, Dr. Richmond Chang, Dr. Jojo Nalumen, and Dr. Ace Prodigalidad
Ninangs - Ann Tayag, Eariel Dimagiba, Dr. Olive Flordeliza, Dr. Christine Fausto, Dr. Dadah Ranola, Twinkle Bernardo, Dr. Karen Aquino, and Kathy Alvero

Choosing these godparents sure was tough! Sherwin and I are both very friendly so we've met a lot of people through high school, college, medicine proper, clerkship, internship, and residency (in Sherwin's case), plus those in our extracurricular activities. There were a lot we've left out, much to our dismay. Well, we could always have more children :D

After the ceremony, we proceeded to the Penthouse, Manila Teachers Building, U.N. Avenue for lunch c/o Center Table Catering. Here, more guests arrived. It was such a busy, busy day for us that I never really appreciated it until I reviewed the events later that night and seen the pictures.

We were so exhausted afterwards...

I was so touched, seeing all the people gather for JT's baptism ...










...our families ...







... our friends.








Seeing how much we were thought of and how loved we are, we're so thankful for these abundant blessings.




Thank you so much for sharing this with us! And for those who weren't able to come, thanks for the warm and wonderful text messages (Meron pang birthdays hehe) :D

Sherwin's Challenge

After 3 years of specialty training in PGH, Sherwin is facing his most important challenge yet ... passing the Anesthesiology Specialty Board Exams, which will take place at the Unilab compound in Mandaluyong this Sunday morning.

Good luck Daddy! JT and I will be praying for you. We know you can do it.

To our dear family and friends, please pray for him.

Summer Outing

This is JT's first out-of-town trip. We went to Aquatico, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. My husband and I were apprehensive at first since JT has never ridden inside a car for long periods of time (the trip was estimated to last4 to 5 hours). Plus, we were staying overnight, so I worried that he may have a flare-up of his atopic dermatitis. We brought most of his clothes, towels, toys, gintong milk (will explain in another blog), and his duyan.

Thankfully, we had a wonderful time! Especially JT. He loved swimming. Wala siyang katakottakot sa tubig. When we went in the water, he instinctively started kicking his feet and paddling with his arms. Too bad we couldn't stay another day. The resort was already fully booked.

I'm a Mother, I'm a Wife

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Parenting Style

1. Do you exercise full or minimal control over your child's / children's behavior?

FULL CONTROL. For the 1st year, I'm gonna be a full-time mommy.

2. Do you expect your child / children to obey 100% or let her / him / them do what pleases her / him / them?

I expect JT to obey 100%. When he's older, we may compromise.

3. Do you welcome discussion or you simply set rules?

I would very much welcome a discussion.

4. Do you reprimand? YES.

5. Do you use spanking for punishment?

JT is still too young for that but I hope I won't need/do it in the future.

6. Do you use some kind of a reward System for motivation?

JT is still too young. But I do plan to use it.

7. Do you enjoy being a Parent?

Yes, mixed with terror of making a mistake.

8. Are you a hands-on Parent or do you have a full-time Nanny?

Hands-on even though we have a full-time Nanny.

9. At what age would you let your child make simple decisions for himself / herself?

As soon as he can.

10.Do you and your Husband have the same Parenting Style?

Yes. But when I tend to coddle and spoil, he does the opposite. And vice versa.

Wife Style

7. How long have you been married?

Almost 10 months :)

8. How do you feel about being a Wife?

It's fun!

9. What has been your typical sleeping attire since you got married?

PJs

* A cotton night gown.

* Sweats or Shorts.

* Something sheer & soft.

* Nothing.

10. How do you show how appreciative you are of your Husband?

* By being always affectionate.

11. What do you do when your Husband annoys you?

* Keep quiet (I have to sort and think things out first) for a little while then talk.

12. You are buying or planning to buy your first house as Husband and Wife ....

We don't know yet. Still a looooong way to go :) But we're dreaming of a large estate where our parents/siblings could stay with us.

13. How does your house look like at the end of the day when Hubby gets home?

* Immaculate and spotless. (Most of the time hehe)

14. How do you feel about running a household?

* Whatever! Just part of everyday life :)

15. What is the sweetest gift you have given your Husband so far?

My husband says, YOURSELF. awwww.

Thanks Twinkie for sharing this! I had fun :)

Hmmm who am I gonna tag?...