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Christmas Gifts

THEsimplemom — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:32:03 +0000

While taking a break, I suddenly thought of what gifts I would be giving my nephews and nieces. Well I can’t deny that Christmas is just a few months away from now. Like here, people have started greeting each other merry Christmas on the first day of September and people have been updating their Christmas wish lists. Speaking of wish list, I remember that one of my nephew and my niece wanted each to have one of those MP3 players we saw before online. The Apple iPods was what they kept looking into though I know they won’t really demand it from their mom, me or from their other aunts, I know they wish to get one for themselves.

If I could work out a budget to grant their wishes, I’d love to give them an iPod for they won’t just have an MP3 player but they can also make use of WiFi and access the internet where they could like here at our home. I used to look at buy.com to look for MP3 players before until I was able to get an iPod Touch 3rd generation for myself. Now there is a new iPod Touch coming out I heard which is like the iPhone except that it is not have the phone features. Well that reminds me that hubby opened up this topic to me and told me if I want the new iPod Touch. Of course I said yes whether it be an early Christmas gift or not!

Outdoor Furniture for Dad

THEsimplemom — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:57:35 +0000

I suddenly remember that we passed by a few days ago at this furniture shop on our way to a mall and it has been in my mind since that I hope I can have some budget to buy my dad this outdoor furniture that I found which he will find very useful when he stays at my sister’s house for a few hours. There is a space outside my sister’s house where we usually hang out to get fresh air especially when it gets windy out there.

This rustic natural cedar log farmers table with benches will be something my dad will like. We can hang out here with my sisters during weekends or can also dine there when we have our family gatherings. We can even eat there for a change or perhaps have a little barbeque party in the near future for family bonding.

Other than that, I got interested in those log beds, that are naturally resistant to decay and insect damage, which I saw which I know my dad will also appreciate. He likes that kind of bed actually and he prefers it over other kinds of modern bed. I used to sleep in that kind of bed when I was so much younger and it feels good to sleep on too. There is another furniture though the log daybed would be great to have in the shady area outside the house of my sister’s place. I could sleep there during the afternoon on weekends. What is good about my sister’s place is that there are not too many neighbors yet there and you get a good view of the highest mountain in the country plus the sunset! So it is nice to stay outdoors, lounge at these outdoor furnitures and enjoy time bonding with the family especially with my dad.

Making A Choice

THEsimplemom — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:59:19 +0000

I am making a choice to save and invest rather than buy something for myself which I think is useful in my line of work yet may not be as practical to spend on for now. With the current situation, what drives me now is to work hard, save and invest possibly in a good investment that will secure my lil boy’s future hopefully. If I can make a choice of the kind of investment that I like now, I wish to buy gold coins as an idea which I have gotten from a few friends of mine. I have been told it is a good way to safeguard one’s savings in a kind of investment that becomes more valuable over time. Now being able to invest in it is something worth making a choice now.

Teaching The Husband

THEsimplemom — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:49:03 +0000

I am constantly teaching the husband to stop taking the negative approach with th lil boy. He still keeps on using the “No, “Do not” and other negative words in addressing the lil boy to which the lil boy reacts. I have been telling him how to say it in a more nice and positive way but it seems he does not listen. I am also teaching him over and over again not to hurt the lil kid as a way of discipline. We have agreed in ways to discipline the lil boy but he tends to forget at times and it hurts me as a mother. If it’s hard to teach my son, more so for the husband. Lord help me!

Memory Gap

THEsimplemom — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:33:35 +0000

Someone I know seems to be having a memory gap more often the past few days or should I say the past few weeks. At least this someone is just forgetting simple things and things to do that we can just forget anyway. I am forgetful too but I think not as much as this someone with a memory gap and just laughs it off when I mention it. Which makes me think maybe this person can make use of that hgh spray I have read about yesterday that enhances memory plus other benefits like it increases hair growth which can also be a great added benefit to this person I have in mind; improve sleep, strengthens bones and muscles, and sharpen vision. As for me, I can benefit from it as it lowers blood pressure and improves sleep. Now before I have this memory gap myself, I better list down the things we need to bring tomorrow for the family gathering for my dad’s advance birthday celebration.

Expecting

THEsimplemom — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:25:08 +0000

Got some good news from a friend of mine who got married about six years ago. They have been trying to conceive a baby and working it up since then. Then a few days ago, I got a message from her and she said they are now blessed and expecting a baby. she is still within her first trimester and so I told her she really needs to be careful especially during this time. She needs to take prenatal vitamins to help reduce the risks that are often associated with pregnancy. I also told her not to drink coffee anymore because from what I remember she is a frequent coffee drinker.

I am truly happy with the news she shared with me. I hope she will be having a baby girl as what she has always dreamed of. But then again what is really important is for the baby to be healthy whether she will is expecting to have a boy or a girl.

Things To Do

THEsimplemom — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:51:30 +0000

Still so many things to do and it seem never ending.

I just finished washing the dishes… Check!!!
Then I have disposed of the two garbage bags that have accumulated over the past few days. Thanks to one of the boys who collects garbage in the neighborhood and one of them finally came by early this afternoon which was a surprise for they usually collect late afternoon… Check!!!
Look for an affordable life insurance rate. This has been in my to-do list since the start of this year. The search goes on for a good insurance for me and the boys.
Medical check-up. I promised hubby that I will undergo medical checkup after having felt those pain in the left side of my head down to the neck a few days ago.
Enroll the lil boy this week. I think hubby’s decision will prevail to enroll him in the school nearby. I don’t want to deliberate anymore though I still have some reservations on the multi-level set-up plus that large amount of bond they asked us to pay on top of the tuition and other fees. The tuition and school miscellaneous fees are already comparable to sending the lil boy to college alma mater. Anyway, at least we were told we could get back the bond when we pull out the lil boy from the school.
Hair Cut. The three of us needs haircut particularly hubby and also the lil boy before his school starts. I just need a trim. I didn’t realize my hair has grown so long. Good thing am just inside the house most of the time so I did not feel the need to have it cut short. Had I been exposed daily to the heat of this super hot summer, then I had long wanted to have it cut short.
Shop for new clothes for the lil boy. They don’t have a uniform in their school and so I need to buy a few new clothes for him unless I make his old clothes like his uniform. Now that made me smile. He seems to have outgrown some of his clothes over summer.

These are just some of the things we need to do mostly before school starts.

Let’s Walk and Run

THEsimplemom — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:01:36 +0000

The lil boy really likes it when I say to him “Let’s walk and run” for he knows we will head to the treadmill in the room and “play” in it. It is kind of hard for us both using the same treadmill to walk and sometimes run in for it is a fun bonding time for both of us and for me it is a benefit since I would be somehow forced to use it often and this bonding moment becomes a chance to work out every day often. I wish though we had two treadmills so the lil boy can use one for each of us. I love those space saver treadmill that would be ideal for our small bedroom where we keep the one we have at home. Those hot seller Pro-form treadmills that are on sale for almost almost half their price are so tempting! Makes me wanna say let’s run and buy one right now!

Life is Too Short

THEsimplemom — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:56:06 +0000

Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

I just wanna share this thought which I cannot help but overhear someone say earlier this afternoon as I was waiting for the lil boy in school. I wanna butt in that indeed this is true. So better forget those people who have hurt you and made you hate them in the process. It is always best to divert those negative vibes into positive vibes that helps you be more productive in life. That is why hubby and I always think we are thankful for my side of the family who has been there for us always! Think always of love, love, and love from now on!

Time Flies

THEsimplemom — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:24:05 +0000

Time flies fast during the afternoon lately… I hope that it would slow down a bit especially when I am working and the lil boy is taking a nap. It will allow me to work more but even the two hour nap of the lil boy seems to be just like 30 minutes when am trying to work. There are also house chores that need to be tended too. There is no one to help around when hubby is at work.