Just Munching!

I finally found my favorite shirt while rummaging through my closet.  Nothing fancy.  It was just a shirt.  A stretchy shirt.  It was one of those shirts where I fit in. Yes. Even on those bulgy days when I feel like a pork chop.  

Aaanyway, I left the shirt and went out the room to get something.  And when I got back, well, well, well someone's gnawing on the poor thing!  Tsk! tsk! tsk!

I guess little teething baby here couldn't resist glittery stuff.  Note the extra glittery bead  resting on his cheek (pic below).  Hmm..I wonder what those glistening things taste like.  Probably blah.  But Kliven here thinks otherwise!  Forgive me for being such a bad mother for letting my son chew on such things.  By that time, I was too lazy and exhausted to spring out and take that shirt away.  Because I just knew, little Mr. Drama King here was going for another meltdown if I did so.

To date, Kliven at 1 yr. and 5 months, has about 12 teeth in different areas (I just counted them!).  And the teething mood ranges from mild to severely cranky.  I think he's growing fangs for now.  Just in time for Halloween.  But his teeth gaps kinda looked funny.  In time, he's going to don a complete set.  By then, I should have heaved a sigh of  relief.  Freedom from all that teething craziness is tooo good to be true.  But whoooaaa wait!  Holy guacamole!  I almost forgot..baby no. 3's teething days are in the horizon.  In a few months, it should be banging its way through my door.  Stress.  Stress.  Stress.  That's what I get for having 2 closely-spaced children : )

Lookie, Someone turned 3 months old today!

And that someone is..?  Our baby Korby! I peeped into my 3 month old baby milestone checklist just to make sure he's doin' fine at his age.  It's funny, after Khym and Kliven, I still frequently check my baby books and what-have-yous like a paranoid newbie mom.  So yeah, another milestone for my little one marked by chubbier cheeks and personality galore!  But the skin tone?  Still the same as it was.  I wonder why my kids were born in darker shades than mine and hubby's and then turned surprisingly lighter after a few months.  People always comment when they were newborns up to 4 months or so on how they looked chocolaty.

But no matter, here's our little chocolate bar after his bath.

He probably realizes now that there's more to life than eating, sleeping, pooping and yeah, bawling!  I've been noticing a change in personality.  While Kliven is well, still an unchanged shrieker, Korby is a giggly baby now and the I-want-to-cry-and-you-can't-stop-me episodes completely stopped.  I'm calling him Chuckles now. Quite a relief from all of Kliven's drama king moments lately.  Probably another tooth sprout.  But this baby ain't teething for a few months or so.  For now, he's just happy that he's hopped to another happy month!   


Happy 3rd Month Korby from Mom, Dad and the 2 Musketeers!  Now who wants some ice cream? ; )

Mommy Crazy

As far as most kids are concerned, nobody does it better than mommy.  Nobody makes formula, makes sandwiches, snaps a cracker, puts on shoes, ties shoe laces, changes nappies, sings a lullaby, or even pushes a stroller in just the same way like mommy does.  And as long as momma is around nobody had better try unless they're fond of rejection.  Yes.  I'm thrilled.  Who wouldn't?  When your kids are this ga-ga over you, your heart swells to the nth degree.  But on most days, i feel like a nut catering to their needs.  Kid no.1 is a certified mommy fan.  Every single day, I lost count on the times he calls on mommy on everything.  Kid no. 2 doesn't sleep even if it's already midnight and daddy's around to put him to bed because he wants mommy to tuck him in.  Kid no. 3 wails when held by daddy  because I'm pretty sure this baby thinks nobody cradles like mommy does.  While i feel like a real superhero on this one, at the corner of my eye, I watched daddy's shoulders slump to the sidelines. Given the facts, it's hard for daddies to compete with such unflagging devotion but might want to wait it out and chant, "THIS IS JUST A PHASE!" a hundred times until he gets dizzy because really, this seemingly unending craziness ends some time in most kids.  Paving the way for daddy-all-the-way yelps somewhere in preschool.  While I can't wait for that one to happen, here are some useful tips on how to curb the mommy mania and make way for the man of the house.

• Don't hog the good stuff of parenting.  Parenting means sharing equally the good and bad side of being moms and dads.  When you're giving daddy the jobs that you don't feel like doing or you least like while you do the good ones with the kids, chances are, he might not be able to compete.

• The daddy-or-nothing situation.  Out of sight..out of mind.  At least for the meantime.  It would be nice spending a few hours off motherly duties weekly just so daddy could step in and put his best foot forward.  Chances are significantly greater that the kids will embrace his daddy duties if we mommies learn to step away.

• Recognize the value of each others differences.  Let your kids savor each of your uniqueness.  It's vital for their growth.

• Have faith in daddy's parenting style.  Daddy's style might be similar, slightly similar and may even be remotely alien to yours.  Just let him be while he embraces his skills.  Just trust him. Period.

• Stand up for daddy.  When daddy says YES and yours is NO, just back him up and silently approach him later to point things out.  That way, you'll work from there and share your opinions.  Just not in front of the kids.  They will get confused.

• Butter up.  I'm not talking about cooking, silly or anything your naughty mind might think.  Flatter dad when rejection gets him down.  Kids can be unforgiving and tactless sometimes.  Much love, understanding and empathy required!

But of course, other kids are pro daddies at heart while mommies retreat to the sidelines looking enviously. These tips work just the same on reverse mode too.  Now I'm wishing I have 3 pairs of hands, arms, body, whatever!  And hoping, just hoping that the daddy phase would come.  By then, daddy would probably be twirling like crazy with the kids while poor mommy looks on.. feeling out of place.  Sigh!

Here's to sniffles and boogers!

Wet gooey noses are all the rage in our home this week. Khym caught the virus at school, passed it on to his archenemy Kliven and then Kliven to Korby. Aaahh..that all too familiar routine! While i spent most of the day wiping noses, I did my checklist when it comes to treating colds:

• Time off from school.  CHECK!
• Saline nose drops to soften dried mucus.  CHECK!
• Humidification to help clear nasal passages.  ERRR..NOT YET SINCE NO.2 WORKED JUST FINE!
• Petroleum jelly or a similar ointment, spread lightly on the rims of the nostrils and under the nose to help prevent chapping and soreness.  CHECK!
• Elevation of the head of the crib or bed to make breathing easier.  CHECK!
• Warm slippers or slipper socks; when the feet are cold, the redistribution of blood flow can lead to a stuffy nose.  CHECK!
• Decongestants, but only if prescribed by the doctor; they tend to be ineffective in young children.  CHECK!

SECONDARY OPTIONS (only if really necessary):

• Cough medicine for dry cough, only if prescribed by the doctor.
• Non-aspirin fever reducer, but only if fever is high.  
• Antibiotics.  Only if secondary bacterial infection (such as middle ear infection or pneumonia develops).  Antibiotics are not effective against cold viruses.

This nasal spray saved me and my kids' noses from all the hassles.  It's affordable too!!

Kliven once had a chronic cold that lingered for weeks even a month. See pic below. And we later found out that it was all about our family dog, Dude and his stinky fur.  We don't have a dog now and i have no plans of owning pets in the future, not when my kids are this little.  I'm standing up against possible allergies.

Oh those days..!

I then later found out that sore eyes are so "IN" this part of town. 

I flinched and hoped my kids won't get it.  Red, gooey, itchy sore eyes are so much trouble for little kids.  Let's just save them for adults shall we?  But for now, I'm back to picking boogers!  An eew job but a mother's gotta do what she's gotta do :)

Welcome to the Real World, Sistah!

That's her alright.,

Last Saturday, sistah dearest finally got her college diploma.  I decided to bring my 2 older boys sans Korby my 2 month old.  We decided to just leave Korby at home with my mom-in-law because we were all headed there after the ceremony for the partaay anyway.  I never luurved the idea of tagging along my 3 kids together in any given event.  Because for one, I don't want to look like poor busy/sleep-deprived/crazy mom who's got her hands full.  Second, I'm tired of people giving me that You're-young-but-you've-got-three-kids-already? kind of stare and third, 3 crazy, tantrum-prone kids never really mixed with such occasions.  So there we were, like complete idiots standing at the school grounds while the rest of the people were seated because we were late and couldn't find the extra seats mom saved for us.  But luckily, amidst the awkwardness and errrs and uhmmms.. an acquaintance showed us the way to our shabby seats.  Khym was grinning from ear to ear upon seeing my mom and dad and a couple of my sister's friends.  It was as always hyper-mood for Khym.  But surprise, surprise Kliven who usually hogged the spotlight became all clingy and shy.  I guess the huge number of people bothered him.  At the ceremony, we took pictures of... ourselves!  I never bothered to get up and snap pictures of Ann on her emotional teary-eyed state because the bad sister in me suddenly couldn't get her butt off the seat and well,..the ceremony bored the socks off of me.  So, I asked my hubby Rai to just play photographer of the night and snap away..

Khym never liked his photos taken thus the zombie eyes..

Towards the end of the ceremony, Kliven was finally embracing his spotlight.

Smiling mom and dad with grumpy kids!

Taking photos while I grab KHym who was planning his escape

Now there.. that's what I've been waiting for..the yummy FOOD!! :)

Opening gifts..

 This one had the nerve to do so..

It was a fun night and the kids had fun too!  There were a couple of tantrums.  Khym had a complete meltdown, threw something at me and spilled his soda on purpose because he wanted to sleep at my mom's place and stay there forever.  That's what he said anyway.  And Kliven turned off the power button twice during the karaoke session while someone belted out his supposedly best song.  Darn kids!

We went home at 11 pm ending more tantrums and more sneaky moves at the party.  I'd like to give out a shout out to my sister:  CONGRATS SHRIMPY!  End of school.  The real world awaits.  Keep on learning.

Baby Care Basics for the CLUELESS Dad

Well okay, Rai might not be a total Supahdad when it comes to baby chores.  He messes up sometimes leaving me seething!  While i read and devour baby books, parenting books and net articles, he does the complete opposite.  Sometimes when i shove a book up his nose, he reads a page and fell asleep.  While books may not be the only source for good parenting, experiences do count too! , i still get upset that he does not feed himself with all those parenting info and live his daddy life in a as-you-go basis.  But don't get me wrong, he's one great dad and STILL learning.  I can't blame him.  While moms are instinctively wired to care and nurture babies, most dads are well..clueless and terrified. 

daddy and boys bonding moments

Here are some tips for dads to get started on the right foot.
>  When it comes to changing those stinky diapers, don't run!  Changing diapers are just as much your responsibility as hers.  don't cringe and run away from this essential baby care basic.  It's a fact of life.  Babies do pee and poop and someone's gotta change that wet and dirty bottom bottom before it gets sore.  But don't look at poor little wifey.  Don't screw your face in disgust.  Just jump at the chance, hold your breath, grab a diaper and some baby wipes and wipe everything that looks rather wrong.  And it will put a smile on wifey's face. 

>  Feeding time.  When your wife's breastfeeding, it may kind of leave you out of place and wishing you had boobs in the first place. But you still have a job.  You can bring the baby to mommy come feeding time.  She'll most likely gush and appreciate  the fact that you're finding ways to help.  I sometimes extract milk and let Ryan do feeding time in a bottle.

>  A new late night activity-- walking the floor with your new baby.  Don't whine.  Remember that you loved sleeping late, you used to sleep late hanging out with friends, playing your fave sport or watching basketball on tv, why not do this for your little man?  Don't complain that you have work the next day but instead, when baby wakes up, jump and take your turn.  Once again, your wife will thank you.  I let Ryan watch tv, his fave channel while cradling the baby to sleep.  In a way, he won't get sleepy and be more alert in tending the lil one.

>  Another baby care basic is bath time!!  Daddies should take part in bathing baby because it's really fun and it establishes a connection.  It also serves as a good bonding experience.  It would be great if you start early from bathing your newborn til he gets older.  But not tooo older please.  That would be aaaawkwaaard!  Ryan gets scared if I ask him to bathe Kliven because Kliven is such a hyper water baby and gets more scared with our 2 month old because he's afraid he might mishandle Korby's little joints.  But still, daddy could always take his turn in bathing the baby while mommies look on.

>  Changing baby's clothes.  Daddy can change baby's clothes.  When mom is busy with something, dad can take charge.  Just make sure though that you're handling baby with care and not sloppily do it just for the sake of doing it.  I never trusted Rai when it comes to changing my kids' clothes especially when we go out.  They oftentimes end up with mismatched socks and ridiculously paired outfits.  What I do is, I personally hand picked their clothes for the day and for a certain occasion and hand them to hubby.

>  Entertaining baby.  Babies need to be entertained.  The range of entertainment varies from baby to baby.  Some babies might need mellow entertainment while others crave for all-out fun.  Daddy, don't just stand there and stare at your baby.  Babies love to be bounced, held, rocked..  or you can sing to them, dance if you want to, act silly or make silly noises.  You know you're hitting the mark when you hear that giggle and coos of approval.

So there, some tips.  Daddy's presence and assistance are so well appreciated for us raccoon moms.  Yeah, definitely! 

The perfect nanny-- Does she even exist??

When the house is in complete chaos, when the dirty dishes are all piled up in the sink, when the floor is in need of a good sweeping, when the dirty laundry's threatening to cave on me, when the kids are being their hyperactive selves, and when I desperately need to rest and catch a few precious winks, how I wished I had a nanny, a house helper, someone who can keep me company while I run this crazy household..  

And then she came out of nowhere,unexpected but certainly a welcome sight. Little did I know, it was short-lived. Yesterday, nanny no.3, Kokei packed her belongings and left me, Rai and the kids forever before i even had the chance to take her picture, snap a photo of her in action and blog about her super nanny ways.  Super nanny-- what a word.  At least that's what I thought she was.  She only stayed for 5 days. When I think about it, puh-lease what a joke!  A super nanny should have stayed forever and not make up lame excuses just so she could leave. Before she even started her job as my kids' stay in nanny, she used to text me relentlessly, begging for a job, begging to take her in.  The first day, she was a nanny in action. She was up by 5 am, prepared breakfast for her groggy bosses and basically do all the work.  Rai and I used to exchange approving winks and pokes. It was like shouting, "We finally found the ONE!!".  The 2nd day, I wondered why the fridge seemed empty when the last time I remembered, it was full of food clutter.. LOTS of food clutter.  And then later on, I realized, she gobbled all the food. So, okay.. maybe she was that HUNGRY! The next day, she prepared dried fish and fried eggs for Rai and I at breakfast. I blurted out, "I think there's still some of that yummy food we had last night. I think we should reheat it." But no, it was long gone.. Guess who got the best share? Yep, it was her. It bothers me that she zoned on my kids' food, snacks whatever without even asking permission too.  So on her 3rd day, while I was at our room and she was outside watching TV, she texted me asking for a salary advance. It was a big amount and at that time, Khym was still at the hospital. I had no plans of giving out money, even salary advances at that moment. I just thought it wasn't fair asking for a large amount of money when she only 3 days old. But she insisted,and I agreed to give her half of what she asked for. She also asked for permission to go home for 2 days and asked me if I could give her clothes.  It felt like I was Miss Charity worker.  She was back after 2 days but super nanny was no longer super nanny. The 4th day, she watched TV the whole night and woke up late. So while hubby and I were up and about the next day, she was dozing and snoring her heart out.  The 5th day,while I was in our room with the kids, she texted me again telling me that her mom wanted her to go home because she,Kokei,was sick. I thought, why would she be sick at our home when she wasn't slaving like normal nannies? But when people want to leave I let them go because that's what they want anyway. I thanked her for her "precious"time and I thought that was it. But then, she texted me again asking for clothes (the 2nd time), fare back home and extra money to pay her debt and I thought, charity work ends right then and there. And so she left. I'm just glad she did!!!I just think she took advantage of my kindness. But then, I could not act like one strict momma. I was scared she'd take it on my kids while we were away.

Ever since I had my boys, she was nanny no. 3. Nanny no. 1 stayed for 4 years and left to pursue her college studies. We had no right to stop her from doing so.  She had to follow her dreams. We also had slight issues with her.  But so far with the 3, this one was closer to my kids and stayed longer.  Nanny no. 2 just like no. 3, only stayed for 5 days and left . But not until she broke the gas stove knobs and made my home a damn place for chitchats with her other nanny friend. We also caught her leaving our place to go to her friend and leaving the door unlocked while we were away. And so off she went. I just could not tolerate nanny losers.

Khym with his nanny (nanny no.1) who literally grew up with us

Kliven at 8 months on Nanny no. 1's lap

Looking back from a string of nannies from my childhood, I only loved one. She was my super nanny and still is. But I guess I wasn't so lucky with my quest for now.  I wish my  kids have these people as nannies:

*Nanny Mcphee scares me though

So now, when the house is in complete mess, I let it stay that way.  And clean up only after all the kids are asleep or taking their naps.  I'm tired of my nanny wishes and ending up with nanny losahs. But if ever, there's a good nanny out there, maybe she's worth waiting for.  So the perfect nanny search is on. Wish me luck!

Toddler Tantrums Decoded

One minute he's flashing the sweetest smile, one blink and he's gone to the dark forces of Tantrumville.  Sounds familiar?? Welcome to the world of toddler tantrums.  Although every toddler has a tantrum every now and then, some are just..well, tantrum-prone. About 14% of one year olds, 20% of 2 and 3 year olds and 11% of 4 year olds have what is considered as "frequent" tantrums. 

Common factors that lead to toddler tantrums:

> persistence or stubbornness

> high-intensity

> slow adaptivity

> easily gets bored and frustrated

> exhaustion from too much play and stimulation

> lack of control over emotions

To that I give out huge checks and a nonstop nod because Kliven,my chunky ball of disaster is as tantrum-prone as yours truly.  Sometimes, I thought maybe I've never gotten off this phase of toddler hood myself.  Gone were the days where we could all sit back and pat ourselves at the back because we have children that aren't pain in the asses. Kliven has frequent tantrums several times a day. It could be because of frustration over a new toy, utter dislike when chided, resistance to his restrictions or even jealousy.. the list just goes on and on. And these,just wants me to yank my hair and scream.  As a parent, you try out new ways, alternatives, other options or whatever just to save your sanity and your toddler's from all the drama.  And I found out that:


> A child who is unendingly restricted physically and emotionally is all ready to boil over in due time.  So, it is still best to encourage your toddler to express anger or frustration verbally or to release them in more acceptable ways.


> When you follow your child's regular daily routine without fail, ie regular meals, bath, naps, bedtime and playtime, this somehow reduces toddler tension.


> Providing choices when possible makes a toddler feel more in control


> When you anticipate frustration you're more apt to take charge


> A hungry toddler can turn into a tantrum-monster. Carrying milk and/or nutritious snacks and offering them before a behavior gets out of hand usually helps.


> Reducing the need to say NO makes Kliven happy but of course, I can't keep it that way!  I'm a no-maniac sometimes.


> When you stick to your principles, a toddler would most likely believe that you're in charge.  And if you do not, toddlers are sly, they might use that weakness and set the stage for the next tantrum. 


> Commending good behavior makes his heart swell.


> And finally, I found out that when you try to be a model of patience and all calmness, your toddler will eventually take in your energy and follow suit. This... I'm trying and still trying to do. I cannot be calm, I'm jumpy! And patient??  Maybe when my hormones are not raging..

I'm uuuggglllyy when I cry!--Kliven

After a terrible fit. Look who's tired.

Korby at 2 months getting a head start on tantrums.

*wailer*

But what is a tantrum-prone toddler without an equally tantrum-prone mom.? I mean, as much as we try to be puurrfect mothers, some days are just way beyond what we can handle. When our kids are tottering on the brink of frustration, we are also on the same page. But then again, life is learning. Learning from ourselves, learning from our kids.. learning from others. I'm learning to accept that tantrums are developmentally correct for toddlers, a normal part of growing up. So while my kids are trying to grow up, and shrieking their way to adulthood, I'm putting on my earphones:)

Rage against dengue

According to Philippine statistics,the Department of Health has monitored 62,503 dengue cases from January to Aug. 21 as of this year.  The virus, delivered by a bite from the Aedes aegypti mosquito, has so far claimed the lives of 465 Filipinos.


Who would have thought that my own son would be one of those inflicted with the virus?  Sometimes, like any paranoid mom, it somehow crossed my mind but I never gave it much thought until now.  At around 2am last Sunday, while Rai and I were busy unpacking boxes and rearranging our stuff in our new home, Khym woke up crying, complaining of a tummy ache. We reassured him that it would soon go away and that it must be because of something he ate the night before.  He went back to sleep but after 30 minutes or so, we then heard him whimpering,teary-eyed..and complaining again that his tummy bothered him. I thought, since Khym is prone to hyper-acidity, maybe just maybe, it was one of those days. I gave him his medicine but seconds after, he threw up.  I knew something was wrong.  By morning, he had fever that never seemed to go away. We took him to his DR Monday morning. DR did a series of examinations and platelet count seemed normal. He, however warned us that come Wednesday if all was still not well,  further examinations and probing would then be administered. Come Wednesday morning, fever was still high and paracetamol did little to quell his discomfort.  And so,off we went to DR..again. Results confirmed my earlier suspicions, it was indeed the dreaded Dengue virus. Platelet was slightly below normal. It was only a slight drop but DR was worried that the virus might have attacked Khym's liver. Thus, the tummy ache. He then had to be admitted to the hospital. Khym disliked needles and howls when pricked.  So, it was usually a struggle come needle pricking time.  I tried to think and think some more, where he got bitten by the mosquito carrying the virus.  Since Khym usually spends his weekends at my mom's place and plays with other children in areas densely populated with trees, tall grasses and plants, and where there are mini swamps, maybe he got it there.  But I never failed to apply mosquito repellent on my kids and when they're away,I try to remind the people who are with them to do so. I just don't know. It happens when it's supposed to happen, I guess though you're extra careful. Looking back, I remembered I was Khym's age when I had dengue!  The only difference was that,at that time dengue was somewhat unknown if not popular and I was one of the first cases in my place.  So, it was sort of instant popularity  I guess. :)  But now, the virus has gone deadlier through the years.  So, it's not really a laughing matter. It 's just too bad that the deadly virus isn't seasonal and the the Philippines being a tropical country had to really endure the burst of dengue all year round.  Damn those mosquitoes!!  But I learned that:

    * It's better to be safe than sorry.  So, I loaded on mosquito repellents to deter those pesky dengue-carrying mosquitoes.  Natural-based are better than those with pesticide.

    * When playing outside, kids should be in jeans or jogging pants. Self-explanatory.

    * One should mosquito-proof homes.  And clean surrounding areas.

    * When you get dengue, it doesn't mean there's a lifetime immunity.  Dengue strains ranges from 1, 2, 3 and 4.  So, when you catch one, there's 3 more to go if you're not careful. Bummer.

    * Dengue mosquitoes usually come out early mornings and around late afternoons.

    * I learned to never disregard any complaints from my children.  A tummy ache, ear ache or whatever. Sometimes, being a paranoid and over-reactant mom saves your kids from further health risks. Maternal instincts are really helpful.

    * I learned to embrace natural remedies coupled with modern medicines.  I learned to actually mash papaya leaves and squeeze out its juices because it helps to increase platelet count when administered to patients with dengue.

    * I learned to choose the right DR for my children. I never replaced my kids' DR.  He has always been proven and tested through the years.

Khym at the hospital still smiling with fever at 39.5*Celsius

Khym is somehow okay now.  Still at the hospital but is slowly recovering.  No more fever but blood platelet is still below normal.  Hopeful that all is well and it it is, he's due to check out from the hospital come Monday.

My first evah blog award *watery eyes*

I haven't been online for a while because of all the moving fuss.  You can just imagine my surprise when I realized that teething mommy Tina gave me my first evah blog award.  Aww..thanks Tinz! 13 posts and an award??  It's surreal,really. I thought my mini blog will never get an award.  Not for now, maybe after a hundred posts or somethin' like that. Tina, you're soo kind!!  *sniff* It was really a surprise!  I've been meaning to post in response to that award but as much as I am grateful, all I could think of are dust bunnies, dust mites and more filth! But now that the unpacking phase is almost over, I can finally!..sit down, hug my pc and blog my ass out.  How long have I been gone??  Wait..13 days?? Tsk! Tsk...

So, here's the blog award. Ta-DAAAHH!!

 Rules for winning this award

    * Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.
    * Share 7 things about yourself.
    * Pass the award along to 15 other bloggers who you recently discovered and think are fabulous.
    * Contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award.

Honestly, it took me the longest time thinking about those 7 things about me. I'm at loss for the right words. Oh my gosh! I think I'm having memory loss here. So,after a long while, I finally came up with 7.

1.  I have this habit of cutting my own hair.  Sometimes, it turns out fine. Most of the time, my hair looks like some kind of bird's hair.  Eew!

2. I love books.  I devour books.  When I go to other people's homes, I scan their houses for books. And when I do find them, I do some quick reading.  And when I'm able to lend those books, most of the time, I forget to return them.

3.  I'm not good in remembering people's names.  I'm good in remembering faces but names?? Forget it..

4. I love to cook. It has always been a passion. I love eating too! LOL!

5.  Scribbling was a hobby back in grade school.  People say I'm good with doodles, scribbles and stuff..  Right now, I only do doodles when I help Khym with his school work.  And he tells me that I'm not good at it..Oh well, so much for thinking that I doodle well..

6.  I love the shade of blue, blue, blue!  Blue soothes my frazzled nerves.

7.  And finally, I am an introvert. I often think I have this split personality because when I'm in the wrong crowd, I stay silent,dead silent, almost like blending in the walls but with close friends, I can be very LOUD!  I do not like crowds and oftentimes prefer to sulk in my own little corner waiting for the world to cave on me. But now that I have kids, I oftentimes try to test the waters and dive head first. But still I cringe.

Now for those 15 other fab Bloggers?  I don't know if I can come up with 15. But I'm trying here.

Blogs I pass this award to:

 mom2my6pack  

mumsyhood

themommyfiles

The adventures of 2 under 2

Whiney Momma

Manila Mommy

As the Forest Grows

Storybook Mom

Mommy and the Coolest Baby Moon

Welcome to the Zoo

Absolutely Bananas

Mother Bumper

And baby makes 6

One Fabulous MOm 

Everyday Mommy 

Keep those awards comin'.. Hehe..But, I'm still happy with this one:)