WAHM WannaBe....(I Now Am, At Last!)

We - the whole family including the babies - just came home from a one-hour travel from my hometown at Initao, Misamis Oriental, a somewhat laid-back province, where we gave gifts of rice, canned goods and noodles (a poor man's rice) to some 60 poor and needy families. The recipients were mostly families of tricycle drivers with almost nothing even an electricity to light up their homes. Some of them didn't have something to cook that day. This is the second time in my entire life that I was able to share a little of what I am materially blessed to have. I was happy that my hubby came home just in time to share with me the excitement of the event. He was unselfish enough to allow me to do this even if we ourselves were wanting. I spent two weeks' worth of oDesk earnings for the gift-giving. I know this ain't much but I am satisfied that somehow I was able to help in my own little way. I myself had been touched by people's kindness and generosity. I'd been trying...

Merry Christmas to all. WAHM WannaBe wishes you the merriest, warmest and most enjoyable Christmas ever! My little baby is sick with chickenpox. I noticed the small, red rashes on her skin just this morning. Chickenpox started with me last month, then my Yra had it two weeks after, and now my poor little baby. I checked with Yra's pedia before and asked if her little baby sister could have chickenpox vaccine but the pedia said only babies one year old and above can have this vaccine. A chickenpox on Christmas day, whew! Good thing I have the pedia's home phone number so I was able to consult her even during her day off at the clinic. The kids and their cousins had their Christmas party and I played Santa to all of them. Oh, how I love to see gratefulness in their eyes for the gifts they received. I had the gifts wrapped on the 23rd and Yra was just too excited she doesn't wait for Christmas Eve to open her gift. I will post the pics of the party later :) Aside from giving m...

Found this fun stuff over at Gaynor's blog while on my way to checking cool Christmas craft ideas that I can do for a very short period of time. I'm not done with my Christmas decorating yet, and Christmas is just 7 days away! You Are an Angel A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas. What Christmas Ornament Are You?

MANILA, Philippines – Two people were killed while 27 others were wounded after two separate explosions rocked two major shopping centers in the southern Philippines Thursday afternoon . A GMA Flash Report said the explosion in Uni City occurred at about 1:45 p.m. while the blast in JBC Shoppers Plaza minutes later. Both malls are located on Aguinaldo Street. The report said the bombs were left by the still unidentified men in the baggage counters of the said shopping centers. The report said authorities have cordoned off Aguinaldo St. The victims have yet to be identified. - Aie Balagtas See, GMANews.TV News Update: (Updated 5:19 p.m.) ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - Two people were killed and 38 others were wounded Thursday afternoon in two separate explosions that rocked two major shopping centers in Iligan City. The military said at least six people were hurt, but the local Red Cross said as many as 38 people were injured in the blasts that sent Christmas shoppers out in the stre...

I found these cool, clean and funny christmas jokes for the whole family. Enjoy a good laugh! Q. What kind of bird can write? A. A pen-guin Q. What do you get if you cross Santa with a detective ? A. Santa Clues! Q. What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? A. It's Christmas, Eve. Q. Why does Santa Claus like to work in the garden? A. Because he like to hoe, hoe, hoe! Q. What happened when the snowwoman got angry at the snowman? A. She gave him the cold shoulder. Q. What do snowmen wear on their heads? A. Ice caps. Q. How do sheep say Merry Christmas in Mexico? A. Fleece Navidad! Q. What is a snowman's favorite lunch? A. An Iceberger! Q. What do vampires put on their Christmas turkey? A. Grave-y. Q. What did the ghost say to Santa Claus? A. I'll have a boo Christmas without you. Q. What do you call a snowman party? A. A Snowball! Q. What did the Gingerbread Man put on his bed? A. A cookie sheet! Q. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a shark? A. Frost bite! ...

It is hubby's birthday today, and he's 12 hours away from me with an unreachable phone! It was like a couple of years ago that the whole family celebrated his birthday together. Oh, 'tis one of the things I hate about the military life. Well, you can't have all the good things, they say. I am blessed enough to have him in my life to spend the rest of my days with. Hand in hand, we've met life's changes and challenges Side by side, we've shared our most precious dreams Together, we've built a beautiful life. And every year I grow more in love with you.. Happy birthday, Mahal! I love you with all my life!

Christmas is just around the corner. Christmas songs are being played almost everywhere. Well, this early I want to start getting a wishlist for my babies. I just hope I'll have the resources to buy them for a Christmas gift. I searched for holiday toys list and I've found these great toys from Amazon . Evenflo Exer-Saucer 3-in-1 Pond for baby Arra This playmat, exer-saucer, and an activity table-in-one active learning center is great for my 5-month old baby. Little Mommy Gotta Go Doll for Yra My little princess loves to act like a big grown up girl already. Her favorite chore around the house is cooking! She always asked me to buy those plastic kitchen utensils whenever we're out on shopping. I can't wait to see how she would react to being a little mommy and take care of her own 'baby'. Air Hogs for Kuya Gabs I'm sure Kuya Gabs will go crazy over this indoor battling helicopter set. It comes with 2 helicopters and 2 controllers. He can blast his opponen...