Busy Mom, Busy Baby. How are you?

Hi everyone! How have you all been doing?   Ok, I haven't been blogging.  My excuse?  The usual.  Busy.   And I would like to keep you up on what's happening with our family.


I've been back to work part-time and I'm also back to studying. Our cousin helps out with Renzo when we're not home and she's absolutely wonderful!  


Nelson's busy at work but have had time to play a round of tennis the other week which made him very happy.  Have I ever told you what a health buff he is? (more about that later)


Renzo.  Oh my... Where to begin?  He's definitely bigger.  He has learned to wave bye-bye and stand holding on to things.  I've started him on Gymboree classes which we attend every Saturdays.  He absolutely loves playing with the other babies!  I've started him on solids successfully at 6 months and now that he's almost 9 months, we've introduce many varieties of veggies and fruits.  He loves carrots and peas, devours his bananas and can't wait for his prunes.  He have also mastered getting off our living room center table, feet first.  We take him to the playground to swing and he has a blast each time.


I'll be telling you more about these in the coming days.  I just wanted to touch base with all of you and to let you know we're doing great!


How is everybody?  Take care and hope to hear from you!!!


xoxo
- Joy

Baby Renzo Turns 8 Months

 Renzo's Bunny Cake

Lovin' the candle too!

He was so excited!

Please let go of my hand... I want to grab my cake! - Renzo

Happy 8th Month, little buddy!

Birthday Wishes

I'm officially 35 years old.  I was born at exactly 7:23 a.m. (Philippine time) back in 1976.  And even though it's not until tomorrow here in California, I'm celebrating it tonight with my family.  Like any typical Filipinos, we'll be having Pancit (Chow mein) and cake.  Eating pancit during birthdays is believed to be associated with longevity.  Bring on the pancit!

Now, for the fun part.  Just like any other birthdays, I have a wish list.  It doesn't matter if it sounds like a cliche.  Anyone can dream, right? So here's my list...

1. A Kindle.  Just cause I love to read... 

2. No, not Jessica Simpson.  The bag.  The Goyard bag.  =)

3. Mikimoto pearl earrings with diamonds. I have lots of pearls and I can never get enough of them! I'm the pearl earring-kind-of-gal.

4. New throw pillows for our living room.  The ones we have are over 5 years old. =)

5.  A weekend get-away with the hubby and Renzo. Would love to go back to Big Sur and stay at the River inn. One of our favorite places.

Guess that's about it.  Although, a nice quiet evening with my two loves, Nelson and Renzo will top any thing on this list, any day...  

Happy Birthday to me! =)

Photo Credits: Google Photos

Baby Renzo Turn Seven Months

Little Renzo...

is...

not so little

 anymore!

Sponge Bob and Sunglasses

Wide hat and ocean water

We're so excited for Spring

All the more for Summer!

First Rice Eating Ceremony

Annaprashan literally means "feeding rice" in Sanskrit. It is also known as Bhaatkhulai in the Garhwal hills, Mukhe Bhaat in Bengal or Choroonu in Kerala. Annaprashan is primarily a Hindu ceremony (though Parsis also have a similar ritual) that symbolises the beginning of the weaning period in your baby’s life. - Baby Center

That said, we did a modified version of the Annaprashan sometime in January to celebrate Renzo's first solid food.  In this case, his very first rice cereal.  It happened on a bright Saturday morning, the day before he was to be dedicated. Renzo's dad and I made sure that our little baby had enough sleep the night before so that he'll be ready for the big day ahead.

I prepared the rice cereal mixed with milk formula.  We then sat him on his high chair and begun the "ceremony".  We also took several photos and videos of the event.  He looked kind of funny when he first had a taste of the rice mixture probably wondering what's going on and why his milk seem different texture-wise. 

Renzo is a very curious kid... Like most babies, he just tried a little bit of the food, tasting and playing with it.  He was very excited and overall content after a few small taste.

Afterwards, we did the other part of the "ceremony".  We laid down several items that would represent his interest in the future... Our items were 1. A Bible 2. Stethoscope 3. Football 4. Music Sheet 5. Ruler  6. Camera 7. Mouse 8. Dental floss (any guess?).  All of the items represents careers as well as interest in sports and music. We decided to have him pick 3 items.  

And guess what he picked first?

 A Stethoscope. And that made me beam with so much pride! Stethoscope = Doctor. I'm simply overjoyed. The other two items were the football and the mouse. ( I have to say though that Renzo's Dad was actually coaching him to get the ball which he did... So I don't know if he was just being a good boy or he really wants the ball.  Anyway, my hubby wants him to become a quarterback.) 

Happy baby makes happy parents! This was another memorable day for us and I'm very glad to have shared them with you.


One thing's certain, whatever career path or interest Renzo chooses, we will always be there to support him.
  

Renzo Turns 6 Months

Happy 6th Month, Renzo! 

Baby Bullet Review and Giveaway by the frugalnovice

Hi guys! Check this out! I'm planning to make my own baby food for Renzo and have been in search of a good product to prepare them.  I think the idea of "baby bullet" is awesome although I'm still trying to decide if I should stick with my trusty food processor or get this one just for baby... We'll see!!!