Z: "Mommy, I shared my (tocino) baon with Jenica"
Z: " She liked it mommy. Then she gave me marshmallow"
Z: "Yes mommy. Ang bilis talaga bumalik ng blessing when you give"
Kuya D : "Mommy hindi ko po nagamit yung money. May food po dahil birthday ng classmate ko" (Mommy I didn't spend the money. We had food because it's my classmate's birthday)
Me: "Okay so may sukli ako"(Okay so I have change)
Bebe D: "Opo mommy" (Yes mommy)
Me: "Asan sukli ko?"(Where's my change?"
Bebe D: "Ito po mommy" (Here you go mommy)
Not mine.
Yes I will have to do a disclaimer prior to anything because this gender reveal doesn't belong to me.
My brother-in-law's wife, Renna, is on her way to their third baby. First to kids were boys so she was kinda hoping they'd have a girl this time. Thus, a gender reveal.
Half of the bunch was rooting for a girl while the other half was rooting (or should I say expecting) a boy.
Me: "How was school anak?"
Zoe: "Okay naman po"
Me: "Madami kayo ginawa?"
Z: "Opo"
M: "Anong ginawa ninyo?"
Z: "Books, books, books. Color, color, color"
M: "Ah madami nga kayo ginawa. Sige sleep ka na"
We were late for the first day of summer class. Bummer. So my little girl had to be seated all the way at the back of the classroom which was her big challenge. She was listening intently, so focused, observing things around her. I was a little distant from where she was seated but she wasn't restless even if I wasn't beside her so I knew she could be left alone. *Sigh* Now I am beginning to be sentimental blogging about our daughter's first school experience.
She stood in front of the class to be introduced. Stood up and went to the teacher without hesitation. There were singing and dancing but she didn't do much of those, merely watching. (She practiced the steps when she got home though so I guess she was watching and memorizing the steps) She was so excited when it was time to color and did the task quietly.
In a nutshell, today's first day was indeed a success! Tomorrow, parents and guardians are no longer allowed inside the room so go ahead and wish us luck!
I was still asleep when I heard voices greeting me. I was thinking "where is this coming from?" It sounded like my family but it was like coming from somewhere.
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| Mr Bear and my best mom tumbler! |
When I finally succumbed to open my eyes and see what was going on, this bear and coffee tumbler beside me together with a video that hubby and the kids made. Both the video and the gifts were declaring I am the world's best mom! I wouldn't even dare to disagree. Coming from these three who defined my motherhood, I am blessed to have been a mom!
So with that I send our shoutout to all the mothers out there, continue being the best kind of mom your family knows you to be! We are blessed to be given this role! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY indeed!
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| Zye as Jack Frost |
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| Zoe as Boo |
October 31 was the most awaited day of our kiddos as it was our family day in the office with the company's trick or treat activity. To get their attention off the candies (as they might think the goal is to finish it all within the day) I brought them to Robinson's Galleria after my shift to go to this cool play place that I have heard of.
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| Registration card with locker and shoe rack assignment |
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| It's indeed One Peso per hour |
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| 4th level Robinson's Galleria |
Located at the 4th level of the mall between City buffet and Pizza hut, Kidzoona offers a different kind of play place for the kids. As they are on soft opening, the play rates are at P1.00/hr. To allow more kids to experience the fun, they are limiting it to an hour only, assigning batches on an hourly basis. Only 1 guardian per kid is allowed as the area is getting crowded with adults instead of kids. We came at around 4:30pm and pre-registered. We got the 6-7pm slot which was good as we had time to get snacks first.
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| Shoe and bag locker area |
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| One of the goals of Kidzoona |
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| Registration Area |
We lined up at the entrance area around quarter to 6pm and we were already given our locker keys while we were waiting. The 5-6pm batch were made to vacate the area and the next batch were allowed to enter by 5s.
As soon as Zye and Zoe removed their shoes, they ran off -- literally! It wasn't really hard to find them as the area was sectioned accordingly. We started with the area of creating things and music. It had blocks, musical instruments, trains. It allows the kids to see and observe how things happen
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| Zye making maki for me |
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| Our little miss baker |
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| Picking out the ingredients |
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| No more fire? |
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| Asking for back-up I guess |
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| Two scoops please? |
After a few minutes we were off to the area where role playing is the main goal. It allows the kids to experience first hand how grown up jobs and responsibilities are done. From experiencing how to buy fruits and vegetables in the market, to baking and preparing sushi, even the adults will have fun. The kids can also role play being a fire fighter, mailman, doctor. Indeed imagination has no limits here.
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| Zye calls it the big lumpia |
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| Ready to jump |
Our last stop was the area of physical play. Mats were all around and kids can just go and jump whenever they feel like doing it. Adults who get tired meanwhile have a lounge area. They have free water in the area though they do not have their own washroom.
It was a great experience and I think this is much better than an hour in the arcade. I can't wait for the grand launch as theu promise more equipment and play concept. Happy day indeed!
After a 2-hour swim, hunger is but expected. And since we did not want to spend too much on food, we scouted for a food joint near Ace Water Spa that would fit the budget and feed the hungry tummies of the Drizlers
We saw Kanto Freestyle at 1st Street in Kapitolyo. Their menu is actually an all-day breakfast. A little pricey if you are to compare it to the usual tapsihan sa kanto but this is simply because theirs is an affordable gourmet breakfast. Having that in mind, you would know that their prices are indeed affordable
I ordered bacon and eggs, hubby got the beef tapa while our eldest ordered their cheese omelette. Their plating was unexpectedly nice which suddenly explains the price. Their tapa was good but I am not sure if this is a signature dish (kanto recipe) since there was none noted in the menu. Our eldest loved his cheese omelette and requested me to make one at home. Breakfast set menu comes with 2 eggs cooked the way you want them.
Over-all experience was good. Service was fast, crew was friendly, price is okay (for the gourmet that it is). Will we eat there again? Yes because we are suckers for breakfast food. Nothing fancy, nothing exceptional, just good ol' homecooked breakfast -- gourmet style
Kanto FreeStyle
1st Street Brgy Kapitolyo
Pasig City
Cafe Huh?
Cafe What? Huh?
No question mark.
It is Cafe Huh. A small restobar tucked in Home Depot Ortigas. Along a strip of restobar near Jayjay's you will find a small, not too loud joint that serves good food and acoustic music.
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| Cheesy Nachos |
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| Spicy wings |
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| Wall signed by guests and featured artists |
Food selection was quite usual -- sisig, nachos, onion rings, fries, chips. Food prices range from Php120 to around Php250 with servings good for 2-3 pax. We got their pork sisig, buffalo wings and nachos. They serve beer buckets at around Php250 for the premium flavored ones while cocktails are at Php120. (Sorry, was not able to take a picture of the menu)
Their sisig was nothing spectacular. Nachos where smothered with cheese to our liking while the buffalo wings tasted great which was a good thing since the size was more of a chicken lollipop.
Acoustic set started at around 930pm. Song selection was good and again not too loud allowing good conversations to take place.
If you are looking for a place in Ortigas that sets a good mood for dinner and a few drinks to cap off the night, then Cafe Huh is a place for you.
Cafe Huh
Home Depot Ortigas
Because my lunch wasn't enticing at all, I had to ask my hubby to go out for dinner and look for good food. So last June 24, we went to Kapitolyo Pasig and searched for BullChef as recommended to us by a friend.
The food joint's specialty is bulalo. Thus the one cooking their dishes is called the Bulalo Chef paving way as well to the name of the place which is BullChef.
We ordered their bulalo sinigang meal which was good for 2 pax already, rice included. When you get this set, additional rice is free of charge. We also got the ala carte Bulalo Sisig.
For someone like me who can eat sinigang almost on a daily basis, their sinigang was to die for. I think the word "asim" is an understatement for this dish. Even my hubby (who is not at all a sinigang lover) raised his hands up and surrendered to the dish completely.
The sisig was also good. At first we thought it was a let down because it wasn't sizzling as much when it was served. But it got a high score to our sisig loving taste buds so we were happy with the dish as well.
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| With the BullChef - Chef Jeremiah Mateo |
To top the experience, we had the opportunity to meet, greet and have our picture taken with the BullChef himself! Such a warm person too which I guess is also an ingredient as to why the food is pleasantly good.
So what's the verdict? We ended the night shouting "BullChef!"
The Bulalo Chef
#4 East Capitol Drive
Brgy. Kapitolyo Pasig
