MY Saturday Affair - Novermber 13

My Saturday Affair this November 13 is different from the mommy events I usually go to. There are limited mommy events this time of the year. But there is one event this weekend that is worth going to.

The Consumer Electronics Live! Manila 2009!

from November 13-15, 2009. Yep, it starts today. I'm not sure if I can go tomorrow since I might spend the day setting up our Christmas tree with the kids and hubby. But some of my officemates are planning to go there in groups to check out the latest and the coolest gadgets, at a very low price at that! So I might go there with them. If I'll go I'll probably go for the 11:00 – 12:00 noon Avent Cooking and Feeding Tips for Infants by Philips and for the 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm session on Elements of Successful Blogging tomorrow, November 14, 2009. I wish I could go to the 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Mini-iBlog Summit on Sunday as well but Sunday is set only for my family and so it's a no go for me. But who knows, I can take the whole family, can't I? For the CEL Manila 2009 Program Schedule please click HERE.

There are a lot of sales and bazaars happening this November!

I recommend checking out KIKAYEXCHANGE and MomCenter for a comprehensive list.

Of Crushes and Little Boys

I picked Basti up yesterday from school. I brought Simon with me. Simon was excited to see many kids all in one place. And was happy to see his big brother when he came out of the gate.

As Basti was running towards us, some cute little girls were also running with him, shrieking and laughing when they reached us. One of them shouting, "Si Lyka po, crush po si Basti" (Lyka has a crush on Basti!) and off they went, giggling to their hearts content. And Basti went berserk saying to me, "Mama hindi totoo yun! "(Mama, it's not true!) . He felt so embarassed being the object of someone else's attention. I smiled and and thought to myself. " How time flies! Someone has a crush on him already. He's 8 years old and only in the second grade!"

I know girls mature earlier than boys. Basti squirms at the thought that someone has a crush on him, while the girls are very comfortable blurting out their feelings. The whole afternoon, I had to explain to Basti that a crush is just admiration, and that it is only natural for someone to admire another person. A question led to an answer, and answer led to another question, and I had a hard time explaining the differences of having a crush, of having a girlfriend/boyfriend, and getting married. And then I had to stop, and told him to ask his father when he gets home for a man's point of view. When his father came home, he was instructed on the proper way a gentleman should react to such show of admirations.

I could not help but feel amused and sad. Time flies so fast. In just a few years my little boy will be on his own, in highschool and college, and then will eventually get married. Oh, I don't want to think about that. For now, I'll just enjoy the kid in him .... for as long as it takes.

Bazaars, Expos and Sale For Mommies This November

It's the Christmas Season once again! Start your christmas shopping early! Here's some of the must-go sale and Bazaars this November!!! More to come!!

**************************************************************

Famealy Meal

A month ago, we received a flyer from Basti's school regarding Lucky Me's Famealy Day. With the flyer was a letter for us, parents, urging us to make every meal a family meal.

As a call center agent, and with my husband working and coming home late from work, I am guilty of the fact that our kids do not have much time to bond with both of us over dinner. I'm usually asleep during dinner time since I'm on the night shift and Basti's dinner is always prepared everyday by his Mama Tess who takes care of him and Sam during the day, and he usually eats dinner with his Nandy. I hope that midnight snacks are counted as family meals because that's when my boys and their father bond. ALmost every night before going to sleep, they would cook noodles, french fries, pancakes, or just nibble on foods they can find at the fridge. On hotter nights, they would make shakes using their Tita's blender. A few spoonful of Milo, bits of ice, and sugar, and voila!, they have an instant chocolate milkshake sprinkled with ...more Milo.

Though the kids do not eat alone, they usually don't eat with us. This thought, and so many others that nag my mind, have given me so many things to think about when it comes to sharing more quality time with my kids. Eventually, transferring to a day shift would be inevitable, with their Papa getting more and more overtime. I would have to make a decision eventually.

Also, in the flyer, was a stationary for kids to write letters for their parents. I showed the stationary to Basti and told him that he can write me and his Papa a letter but he declined saying matter of factly , "Wag na Mama, ikaw naman", shrugging his shoulders. He really feels so grown-up nowadays. Still hoping for a letter, I posted the stationary on the refrigerator door, saying matter of factly, " Ok, Kahit ano pede mong isulat". I was hoping that he will write down his wishes for his birthday. He might write down his wish to go to Enchanted Kingdom. That would be another great family bonding place with the boys.

Well, the letter did not came back to me. It was drenched to oblivion in the Ondoy flood.

My Saturday Affair -- October 17, 2009

I've been so busy the past few days that I have not been able to post anything on my blog. I attended the Moms Today and Health Today Ugoy Sa Duyan last Saturday and had a very learning experience, and good time, with Mommy friend Kriz. I'll go into details later when I find the time. There was a very good talk re linguistic programming that I'd like to share with everyone. As always, as with all Moms Todays event, we went home rich with knowledge .. and goodies.

For October 17, 2009... here's my Saturday Affairs. I may not be able to attend because my in-laws are hosting a birthday party for lil' Sam in their house with the neighborhood kids so I gotta be there. But this is all worth sharing.

DTI-CLEEP Free Livelihood Seminars

Admission is Free!!!!

MOM and Baby Care Series

October 17, Rustan's Alabang Town Center

A must for pregnant moms and young moms!

(This event is so recommended for pregnant moms and young moms with newborns. I attended last Saturday at Rustan's Makati and totally enjoyed the experience. There were only two resource persons but they were so detailed and so witty I can't help but enjoy. The topics will include the different stages of pregnancy as well as detailed explanations of laboratory procedures and complications, as well as taking care of the baby when she/he arrives . There were a lot of prizes in store and yummy yummy food. I won the early bird prize and Goody gift pack, plus was able to take home some giveaways. Goody Goody! Thanks Philips Avent.

This poster her is supposed to be for October 3 but they postponed the event for October 17. pLease click on the posters for details of location. )

Of course, let's not forget one of my favorite mommy events, with a lot of soul and information,

Mommy Academy’s 34th Pedia Talk Live

Doctor’s Orders - The Perfect Prescription for Your Family”,

October 17, 2009, Saturday, 8am to 12 noon at the

Grand Ballroom of Dusit Thani Manila.

For hassle-free registration, simply log on to http://www.mommyacademy.com.ph or call 820-5070 and 825-7454 (Monday to Fridays). You may also text your complete name and contact details to 0928-5067308.

Admission is free, but pre-registration is a must.

My Saturday Affairs - October 10, 2009

Saturday has always been my "Me' Day. Except on occasions when I had to stay home for the kids, or for family gathering, and planned bonding, my husband has given me the freedom, (or should I say it has just become like a tradition since we moved into our own apartment), to do anything I want on Saturdays (all legal stuff only of course!). This is provided that he's at home, so one of us can stay with the kids. If he's on overtime on a Saturday, I forego all activities, because, naturally, the kids are top priority. So, while my boys are enjoying the company of my in-laws, I busy myself with scrapping, photo blogging, blogging, going to mommy events, trade fairs, exhibit and seminars, and bonding with friends and officemates on Saturday afternoons. I've been having such a good time every Saturday on my gimmicks that I began to call it my Saturday Affair.

This October, my Saturdays are full because there are so many events to go to and also Basti and Sam will be celebrating their birthdays this month. So I'm expecting that this will be a fun and exciting month.

My Saturday Affairs for October 10, 2009.

SA UGOY NG DUYAN A Mommy Power Special!
Fresh insights on Family Health and Parenting

Venue: Dusit Thani Hotel, Ballroom B
Time: 8:00am to 12:30pm
Tel: (632) 886-0333 local 112
Cost: P150

Mom and Baby Care

2-5PM at the Infant's Section
RUSTAN'S Department Store, Makati.
Admission is free but pre-registration is a must.
To register, kindly email your name and number to avent@ljs.com.ph.
Or call 7139435 to 38 loc. 143/130
and look for Jenny or Rina for more details.