Christmas in Our House

Last December 25 was my 2nd Christmas with my family but it was a lot different from the first because I am now an active toddler playing with my cousins and relatives. We celebrated Noche Buena at my grandparent's (my mom's parents) house. It was a fun filled night with games and prizes from my parents.

I wore a Santa Clause-inspired red jacket.

Who was missing: Tito Bernie and Family, Tita Luz and my momsie who are working a thousand miles away. We missed them all.

Before we continue our merry making, we offered a Birthday song to our Savior Jesus Christ. the night was like a Birthday Party for Jesus.

We ended the night with gift giving. It was indeed a very Happy Christmas for all of us.

Have a nice day to all,

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Play time @ Gymboree Play & Music

After attending a birthday party last Sunday in Shangri-la Mall, we went to Gymboree Play & Music* for an hour of fun and playtime. Unlike other "play zones", Gymboree offers a variety of activities and obstacle courses. It's like a Gym for kids like me, where you could flex some muscles and learn at the same time.

I was in awe because there is so much room to move and so many things to play with but my favorite is playing the ball with my dad (I wished that mom was with us inside the playroom, she took the photos instead).

I got a couple of bumps while playing but I was not hurt at all. I did not finished the 1 hour allotted time for me because I was already tired and we have to hear Mass at 4pm.

Both my mom and dad is contemplating on enrolling me at Gymboree, if budget allows it (dad's note: it's a little expensive but I might enroll Gabby in one of the classes they offer if budget permits it).

Rate:

Non-members: P320/hour

Members: 20% less

Membership fee: P3,200 (lifetime or until 5 years old) includes 10 game coupons

*Created in 1976 by Joan Barnes, the play centers' main purpose is to help children (in this case me) stimulate their development through music, exercise, art, and other activities as well as helping parents know how to participate in furthering their children's mental and physical growth (Source: Wikipedia).

Have a nice day to all,

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Let's Play!: Bubbles

Let's Play!: Block That Move (Source: What to Expect)
Appropriate for: 1 year and up
Skills developed: Hand-eye coordination, gross motor skills & language development
What you'll need: Bubble Solution, Bubble Wand

Every child enjoys playing with bubbles. To take this activity to the next level (the learning level, that is), invest in a set of wands in a variety of shapes and sizes so your toddler can explore the concepts of big and small. Then take your gear outside so nature can play a role in the game, too. Explain how the wind carries the bubbles away, the same way it blows the leaves around in your yard.

Add the thrill of the chase, and the fun grows exponentially. Encourage your child to crawl or toddle after the blowing bubbles and reach for them on his own. Then show him how to let a bubble land gently on his arm (he probably won't need any instruction when it comes to popping those magical orbs!). If you want to concoct your own bubble solution, make that part of the activity, too. Let your toddler watch you mix a cup of water, a tablespoon of glycerin (readily available online or at your health-food store), and two tablespoons of dishwashing detergent. Then let him take a turn at dipping the wand into the solution. Don't forget to show him how to blow!

Playing bubbles became one of my favorite games, I love popping the bubbles. It is really a very fun-filled activities for toddlers like me. CAUTION: You will experience dizziness after the activity (I don't know why, my dad, uncles, lola tita and mom experienced it)

Have a nice day to all,

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Nursing Strike

According to Baby Center, a baby who refuses to breastfeed, and is not in the process of being weaned, is said to be on a "nursing strike." A nursing strike is a baby's way of telling you that something's wrong. And it'll probably take a little detective work to figure out the problem.

It happened to me last week when I refused to drink milk/breastfeed (or even eat) for two days because my tongue was infected with chicken pox. I was just recovering from pneumonia so it was really hard for me to have chicken pox, my appetite was affected and I lose some weights because of these back to back infection. Dad wanted to bring me to the hospital for fear of dehydration because I only sipped 4 ounces of milk (with the help of a teaspoon) for the entire day. (dad's note: visit my blog for related story)

Anyway, I am now okay and my appetite is back. Though right now I only drink less than 10 ounces of milk a day, I eat a lot of food especially fruits (dad's note: I hope you will drink a few more ounces of milk a day)

P.S. Goodbye feeding bottle, I am drinking my milk strait from a cup.

Have a nice day to all,

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