Kuya's birthday

It's Kuya EJ's 8th birthday on January 15,2011...
He loved parties...
He loved parlor games...
He loved magic...
For his birthday,he'll get all of this...
Party,games and magic...
Hope he'll have fun!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KUYA!!!
LOVE YOU MUCH!!

gabriel

These past few months,my son,Gabriel, was showing no interest in school.I was so upset then.I don't know what to do.I've tried everything just to make him like school again.I've scolded him.I tried to appeased him by buying all that he wanted before going to school.If he wanted to eat something from Jollibee then we'll go to Jollibee.If he wanted to buy something from the store outside the school campus then we'll go there and buy it.I even asked the help of his teachers.Before going to school i'm trying not to get mad at him or to his Kuya.If he sees that i'm angry he'll just sat in the corner of our room and he'll never go to school.I've tried talking to him and asked him what's the matter.Why he didn't want to go to school.No answer came from him.I just let him do what he wanted to do then.
Now,all's changed!He liked going to school again.He's back to the old Gabriel.The one who loved going to school.And i'm a happy mom again!

field trip

It's kiddos field trip tomorrow.They will go to Dolores Farm.The kids are so excited!They've already prepared their snacks and swimming gears.My kids love swimming.I love seeing them happy but i hate swimming.I don't know how to swim,that's why.But let's just see tomorrow.Hope i'll enjoy!!!

party!!!

December's almost here.It's Gabriel's birthday month!I love organizing my kids' birthday parties.I spent too much money last year just for his games prizes and loot bags but it's okay.I've already started preparing for his birthday last September.I'm way out of my budget this time but it's still okay.What's important is that our guest will go home satisfied and happy.And it'll make the birthday boy happy too.
He wanted Plants vs. Zombies theme at first, but when he saw these Mickey Mouse toys,he changed his mind.I thought it's easy for me to find Mickey Mouse merchandise.Too bad i was wrong.I saw several MM toys and school supplies but that's it.No other stuff.That's why I bought toys and school stuff from different cartoon characters.
How I wish I could spill a little secret here but i really can't.It's a surprise for his birthday.The guests and the birthday boy will love it.
I'm now preparing the list of invitees.
I'm hoping that Gabriel's 7th birthday will turn out well.

school

back to school again!!!
and back to my same old routine...
but i love this job!!!
being a full-time mom makes my life complete!!!
i would never get bored...
i would never get tired...
this is my life!
this is what i want!
i love them,that's why...

Family Fun2-pictures

here are the pictures of our Davao family fun...

Family Fun

The Escal family went to Davao last Saturday, November 6,2010.We took five rooms at Apo View Hotel for our overnight stay.And of course Papa Bebot and Mama Annie paid for it.After we settled our luggages in our hotel rooms, we immediately went out for our "much needed" fun time--shopping--!!! First stop--Gaisano mall.My hubby, me and the kids had our lunch at their food court.Lots of food choices.We bought shirts for the kids,wigs for their cosplay event,and Gabriel's giveaways for his 7th birthday.We got so tired easily because of too much walking.We went back to the hotel and rest for a while.Hubby and the kids fell asleep while me, I went out to shop (again!) at NCCC mall.When I got back, the kids were watching tv.One hour of rest and off we went to SM mall!!!We bought toys from Toy Kingdom--kiddos favorite!--Had our dinner at SM foodcourt.
We were so tired that Zen,my sister-in-law,and I decided to have a massage.It was a soothing massage.And after it, I immediately fell asleep.
We woke up early the next day and had our breakfast at Entree, the hotel's restaurant.And we enjoyed havin' breakfast with the whole family.After our breakfast,we rest for a while then we checked out.We went to the cemetery to visit Lolo Simeon's grave--hubby's grandpa--And we went to SM mall.After we're done with our shopping,we went home with smiles on our faces.
We really enjoyed the trip with the people we loved the most!!

intrams...

September 22-24--Intramurals Day of Shalom Crest Wizard Academy...

Kuya EJ had a lot of fun.He joined almost all the parlor games.
And their team won 3 times today.That's only for today.
He belonged to "dexterity team"--purple power...
Gabriel belonged to "vibrance team"--orange...
But Gab's not feeling well...
He doesn't want to join any game...
He just want to watch his Kuya play...
keep it up Kuya!!more fun tomorrow!!!

sick:(

the kids are sick...and i'm worrying too much...
i'm afraid of this "dengue virus"...
Gabriel caught this virus last year and it was so scary...
i'd never want that to happen again...
but i have faith in you God...
i know you'll take care of "My Angels"...
we trust in You...

school

classes have started now...
before,i was tellin' myself to just drop the kids off their school then i'll go home...
so i can do other chores...
but what's happening now?
i can't leave them...
it seems i'm a newbie mom accompanying my preschool kid...
i feel empty whenever i see them going in their classrooms...
i know i'm overreacting but that's what i felt...
what i'm doin' is i stay few hours later at their school before i go home to prepare their lunch...
oh gosh!maybe i need to divert my attention on other things now...
i'm too focused on my kids...
hope i'll find some ways to get busy myself into..

for you...Gabriel

Dear Gabriel,

My after-lunch buddy will also be busy now.You'll have your own set of friends soon, just like Kuya.You'll eventually let go of my hand to join your friends.I guess that's really part of your growing up.
Just be yourself always baby.Don't pretend to be someone else you're not so that people around you will love you for who you really are.If you need something, just call Mama and i'll be there in a "zap!".

I LOVE YOU BABY AND I'LL ALWAYS WILL...



loving you always,

MAMA CHIC

for you...Kuya

Dear Kuya EJ,

School time's almost here.You'd be so busy by then.You'll meet new friends.You'll see your old friends again.You're a "big boy" now according to your Lala, but still you're Mama's baby.You and Chockie are still my babies.
These past few days, you're showing signs that you're a grown-up.You did some things on your own now.I can count on you to watch over your little brother.And you won't let Mama kiss and hug you when someone's watching.It's hurting me but what can i do.It's part of your growing up.
Just always remember Kuya that Mama will always be here for you.If you ever need someone to talk to, Mama's always free and ready to listen.

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND I'LL ALWAYS WILL...



loving you always,

MAMA CHIC

cOuSiNs

this is John Constantine...
JC or John...
the mobile one...
and a very talkative kid...





and this is Alyssa Mae...
or simply Ysa...
my "bibo" niece...
she loves to eat...







My Angels love them...
they're inseparable...

summer vacation!

my kids loved the beach...
and so do i..
i dont know how to swim...
but i love water...
i love the sound of waves...
i love the heat of the sun...

For our summer vacation,our family went to one of Samal Island's finest resort,the Blue Jaz Waterpark Resort.
It's a nice place.The trip was tiring though.We travelled by car to Davao City for three hours,
then by barge for ten minutes.
I really hate travelling...
It makes me sick...

When we reached Samal Island's port,we travelled by land "again" for ten minutes,i guess.
i was so tired...
i wanted to sleep but i cant...
my kids feel in love with their kiddie slides...
they wanted to swim right away...
so i have no choice but to sit beside their kiddie pool and watched the kids...

seeing the smile and glow on their faces took away my tiredness...
they loved the slides...
they tried their 8-meter slides without hesitations...

we occupied the resort's "Fiji Cottage" for our overnight stay...
two cottages actually...
they have huge cottages...
we can even play football there(no..just kidding..)
but the cottage was really huge enough for all of us...

their foods were okay...
just okay...i wont give an "excellent" grade for their foods...
first:its too pricey...
second:a bit too bland...
they dont even have "cappuccino"!
can you believe it?
the foods on their menu we're just like what we ate everyday in the comfort of our homes...
they should have widened their food selections..
like those foods being served on five-star hotels or first class restaurants...
even if its a bit pricey,people would still gladly pay for it coz they're not gonna eat those foods everyday...

their service "sucks".
we ordered our breakfast at around 6:30 am...
8am came but our breakfast wer still not serve so we asked one of the the waiters to check our orders...
but he told us our orders were not forwarded to the kitchen...
what the heck!
we're waiting for nothing!
we're so hungry...so even if we're upset we ordered again and waited for another 30 minutes for the foods..


so much for a nice vacation!
but the kids did enjoyed their vacation.
they enjoyed the water...
the slides...
the sand...
the trampoline...

seeing how happy my kids,makes it all worthwhile...

bEaCh!

its summer!
and it means hot...(although it rained hard this past few days)
its the best time to go to a nice beach...
we do have plans to bask in the sun...
we'd like to try the new resort in Samal Island...
the Blue Jazz Resort...
i still dont know what awaits us there...
but im sure it'll be a lot of fun...

my kids loved the water...
i guess almost all kids loved water...
they're pretty excited for our summer escapade...
i just hope our summer vacation ends out well...


*will go there on May 1...

SuMmEr!

school's over...

summertime is here...

its a breather for the students...

no quizzes to prepare for...

no assignments to worry...



its free time for my kids...

lots of time for their favorite tv shows...

lots of time for their psp...

lots of time to wander around a shopping mall...



we do have plans for summer...

and one of those is to enroll them in any summer class...

maybe in a guitar class...

or in a dance class...

much better if its in a painting class...

just to keep them busy...

i dont want to bore them...

by doin' nothing this summer...

i'd like them to have a meaningful and worthy vacation...

KIDDOS

Esmael James--my eldest son--

--Esmael to his classmates--

--Kuya Ej of our family--

Gabriel Benedict--my youngest--

--Gabriel to his classmates--

--Chockie of our family--



Time flies so quickly. My little boys are now growing up. For now they would still allow me to accompany them to school, even to their rooms. I know time will come that they'll tell me

"Mama, we can go to school on our own." That would make me feel sad..

I knew i had to let them go. To explore on their own. But i can't help but worry..

How can i let them go? With those bad stuffs outside just waiting for their next prey.

With their circle of friends, which we dont know whom to trust or not.

Those were only few of the reasons why im having doubts to let my kids go out on their own.

Its my worst fear..

To see one of my angels get hurt.

Now, all i can do is pray and ask for guidance.

For my kids to take the right path.

For them to grow up with trust and faith in Him.

And may they always love God, their family and themselves above everyone else.