Most kids are into fancy toys, but, it’s a different case for my daughter, Rem. She also appreciates good toys and stuff, but one thing I noticed is, she doesn’t play with them as much as other kids would. She also loves going to toy shops, but I’ve already realized early on that she is not for pricey toys.
Surprisingly, she loves old stuff that I consider trash already. Sometimes she won’t let me throw empty soda plastic bottles, cartons, and more, because she would do something with them using some Art. Last week, I had a bucket of KFC chicken delivered and I asked her if she wants the empty bucket, and she replied with a smile saying, “Yes, momma!” I washed it for her and look, what she’s done.
RPR stands for Rhea (momma), Pat (poppa) and Rem. She uses it now to keep some of her things. I hope she continues to appreciate small things by reusing them.
The much-awaited family running event is on! Unilab Run United 1, slated for March 4, will officially open RunRio Trilogy this year. This will be followed by Run United 2 on June 17 and Run United 3 on September 16.
Runners are in for a number of new features and exciting firsts that will make their running experience better, including new race routes, better hydration stations, improved security, more safety marshals, freebies, and more.
Five race categories are available: Ceelin 500-meter dash for kids aged 5 to 12 years old, 3km, Dolfenal 5km, Enervon 10km, and Enervon HP 21km.
This run’s pre-race giveaway is a race belt or bib holder. Those who will run 21km will not only get a unique collectible finishers medal, they will also enjoy a new race route starting at Bonifacio Global City in BGC and finishing off at Mall of Asia. Shuttle service will be provided from Mall of Asia as pick-up point for 21K runners. Details will be announced.
Kids joining the Ceelin 500-meter dash will also get their own singlet.
Registration for Run United 1 is ongoing at the following stores
· Riovana at Bonifacio Global City and Katipunan, Quezon City
· Toby’s at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City
· The Athlete’s Foot at Robinson’s Galleria, Ortigas.
For online registration, check details at www.runrio.com. Registration is until February 26.
Run United is for the benefit of Gawad Kalusugan (the health program of Gawad Kalinga) and Hero Foundation. It is part of Unilab’s advocacy through Unilab Active Health to promote an active lifestyle among Filipino families.
Rem greeted me a Happy Valentine’s Day in the morning and gave me a greeting card which she made in school. The message was saying thank you for taking care of me – sweet! I had no plans of going out on this day as my Honey is far away, but, there was something important that came up that we needed to go to BDO (Banco De Oro) at SM to get some cash. Since we were already there, I just made sure we (and Rem) get some fun.
I went to the salon, had a manicure and pedicure then watched the movie, “The Vow”. The moment I saw the trailer of this movie on TV, I told myself, I’m gonna watch it. And I’m so glad that I did. It was such a great love story only to find out it was true-to-life. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s still showing, watch it with or without a date, just like me. I am allowed to watch wholesome movies, and I just look for girls where to sit beside with. I did all these alone as I left Rem in the playroom – her favorite place, next to the bookshop.
I fetched her from the playroom after almost three hours and off to McDonald’s for our early Valentine Dinner…We both were able to do our own things and now enjoying our meal together.
When we got home, it was time to chat online with my dearest Valentine. For me, everyday is Valentine’s Day because there’s never a day that I doubt my love for him, and I know he feels the same way, too. Thanks, hon, for making me feel like everyday is Valentine’s Day, and thanks to Rem for being such a cool valentine date. How did you celebrate your V-day? ‘Hope it was just as fun with ours.
I don’t understand why some people don’t feel comfortable about saying their age, but, I have nothing against it. In my case, I will always be glad to celebrate every birthday I’ll have and be glad to say my age. Being the youngest in the family, I kind of feel that I’m always young (‘hope so LOL) and having been sick and even confined at a hospital during a birthday before, made me so thankful for every year that adds to my life. Thank you, Lord!
I considered early treats with friends the moment February arrived part of my birthday celebration already, so I did not plan any celebration on the day itself. I am so happy and grateful about their presence and presents, too.
This was last February 6. Had this in advance because it might be a conflict with the Family Day celebration at Rem’s school. This was lunchtime until the afternoon. Thanks Adz and Glendz !
The next one was with cousins Agnes & King (not in photo). We had dinner in my place as despedida for Agnes who was leaving by morning so we were still having a drink when my birthday finally arrived. It was really fun and it was the first time that it ever happened. Cool!
Thanks to the both of them – I had a blast!
On the very day itself, I was supposed to hear mass in the morning, but having slept late, I decided to attend the afternoon mass at the Our Lady of Edsa Shrine. By the way, I prepared a little for my instant guests: uncle, tatay and Mang Ox in time for lunch. We (with Rem) then heard the 4:30pm mass and met my sister Nanette there. We had dinner afterwards at Robinson’s Galleria’s Chicken Bon Chon then went to Starbucks for coffee right after dinner. It was such a simple celebration, but it was a happy one.
The Gifts:
Cousin Agnes arrived from Singapore for a one week business trip to Manila. I met her on the 7th and she gave these stuff to me as pasalubong or birthday present. I definitely couldn’t ask for more. Isn’t this a complete package already? Super thank you, cuz!
everything girly
In the afternoon of February 11, Glendz came by the house and brought me a present. I told her I’ll be using the shirt tomorrow, on my birthday. Thank you, Glendz!
I love what’s inside the paper bag
I got the first one quite early. It’s my mobile phone (Sony Ericsson Xperia W8 series) which my hubby has given to me last December as his (very) advance birthday gift. I was so happy about it because this came as a real surprise. It’s probably because it’s been 10-months already of having my 2 Cherry mobile phones with its very basic features which made him buy me an Android phone. I just love it, and Rem likes it, too. Thanks so much, hon, I love you so much!
I just dressed it up with this white back cover on my birthday!
I want to end this birthday post of mine by saying Thank You, to my Creator for another year of great blessings. It really is about the age, but the blessings that come each day. Thank you also to everyone who have been part of my birthday and my daily existence. God bless us all! mwah!!!
On the former school that Rem attended for two years, we were never able to attend Family Day celebrations. On the first year, it was me who was not feeling well and on the 2nd year, it was her. But here on her big school, she was so excited about the upcoming celebration, and I was hoping that no one gets sick again at this time.
Two weeks before the said celebration (Feb.11-12), we got a letter from the Parents Council about the program. I read to her about the Talent Search for Talentadong Pastol where participants would be parent/s and their child/children. She immediately said, “Momma, let’s dance.” And I asked, “Are you sure? What music then? And she replied, “Maroon, momma.” That’s my phone’s alert tone, Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5. I said, okay thinking that she might change her mind. But just a little later, she drew on a bondpaper the steps that we would do as my reference. LOL. I was partly regretful having told her about the search, but my worry was, she might have classmates who would join and she might ask why she didn’t. During the audition, I did not join her dance, but I was told that I should join her on the day itself to make it a family affair. I still can’t believe what I was in to, but, I am such a good sport and ready to have fun.
I practiced with Rem a couple of times and noticed that she would change the steps everytime, depending on what comes to her mind while dancing, so I thought, it was useless for me to practice and just decided to copy her steps come presentation day. When the search started, she kept on asking, “are we next, momma?” She was so excited. I did this for the spirit of fun and my love for her. So, here’s our dance number. I’m sorry if I was unable to give my all, which was my decision because I just found Rem too sexy with her steps (see how she project? LOL) that if I do it my sexy way, ‘twould give a little malice to the audience already. Take note, there were fathers( parents), teachers and nuns in the audience LOL.
There were 7 sets of participants and we only bagged one of the consolation prizes amounting to P500.00 cash, but she was already happy about it, in fact, she asked me, “Did we win?” (LOL) And not just that, she told me that we will be joining again next year. According to her, We’ll dance waray-waray (kuracha), that’s a courtship dance back in our province (Samar). I think, it should be her Poppa that should join her by then . We did not win the grand prize, but the fun that it gave Rem was so priceless. Talking to my friend, Michelle (mom of Rem’s classmate), in the venue, by the way, thanks to her for taking the video of our dance. She told me that her daughter also wanted to join, but she did not like the idea. Among the participants, Rem was the youngest and only one among her class, and with that, I am so proud of her about it. When we went home and watched the video, she said, “Momma, you’re a great dancer.” (LOL) It really is not about the dance, but the kind of relationship that we have as mother and daughter and even as a family. Yes, my husband was laughing about it and quite excited. We had his blessings LOL.
We also have few photos of the celebration:
How about you, did you attend your kids’ family day celebration? How was it? I hope it was as fun as ours
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. I am allowed to watch wholesome movies, and I just look for girls where to sit beside with. I did all these alone as I left Rem in the playroom – her favorite place, next to the bookshop.
