basti look-alike

This drawn-character reminds me so much of Basti's look...except for the glasses and the Crocs -- he's a Chucks-kinda-kid :)

But the Wii wheel, the hair, the smile...spot on.

Oh, the head, especially the big head. It is so Basti :)

beyblade

Basti's into beyblades lately. His dad bought him the beyblades (i think pegasis and ldrago are their names) and an arena, coupled with a few accessories.

Last Saturday, we went to Toy's are Us in Shangri-la to look for a specific kind of beyblade. When we arrived, we saw the long line of kids with their beyblades and launchers, with their moms and dads on the side. Apparently there's an ongoing registration for a tournament, the 2nd to the last before the grand tournament on December 5 @ SM MOA. Basti wanted to already join, but we didn't get there until about 2pm and the game's already about to start. We promised him that we will go back the next day so he can join.

When we got home, Basti with his Dad started "training" for the next day's challenge. Even Cj, my daughter, got into the groove and started to challenge his brother to help him prep for the actual tourney.

Sunday came and we went back early at Shang to register. Basti's so excited!

Here's his stash of beyblades, launchers and accessories.

There were about 50+ kids and there will be four who will advance to the grand tournament. Here's some of the parents accompanying their kids.

Here's Aj, Cj and Basti joining the "festivities".

And here's me...waiting.

The game's about to start. Basti was a picture of coolness and composure... I'm so proud. Aj, Cj and I were pretty excited. I'm actually quite nervous (stage mom eh).

Then it was on.

Basti nailed the first round: 2-0 and advanced to the next round. He was ecstatic. We were ecstatic!

Then it was time for the second round. Unfortunately, it was a 2-0 for Basti's opponent. As a true sportsman, my son extended his hand and congratulated the winner.

It was okay, it was his first time and he did good. He's excited to practice so that by next year he can join again and hopefully, advance to the finals.

serious with their apples

One afternoon while we were chillin' in our fave coffee shop.

Big version for the dad, smaller one for the kid.

some time

I think I really work hard.

Goes to the office around 6:30am and usually goes home around 8pm. That's actually more than 12 hours of continuous hard labor :( Not only am I physically exhausted, I am mentally drained and emotionally troubled at the end of each day. All of which I try, really really try not bring at home to my kids.

I always pray for a peaceful, restful weekends.

Unfortunately though, weekends are the only time I can do my chores (outside work). Like, bring my kids to Megamall for their drums and guitar lessons. Do the grocery, pay bills and do other household errands. Other times there will be school projects and supplies I have to help with or buy. Some weekends, bring Bubbles (our super behave dog) to the groomer. Prepare my kids school uniform for the whole week. Include pa the trips to the dentist and the pedia.

I am thankful and will forever be grateful for mom who is always here to help me. Without her I don't know how my 24 hours will be able to accommodate everything.

I am not complaining. Not complaining at all.

It is a blessing to have a stable job. A paycheck I can bring home every 15th and 30th of the month. When so many others are looking for one, I'm thankful that I have one that pays me well, appreciates my talents and sees me as an important part of the organization.

I am thankful for the weekends. Because I get to be with my family, especially with my two adorable, lovable, kind-hearted Cj and Basti.

I'm just wishing for some me time. A pampering massage to ease my body aches and pains; a quiet corner to read a book; a long, luxurious bath; a quiet coffee time.

I'm sure this me time will soon come.

And when it does, I'm sure I will savor and enjoy each moment.

muji and gap trip

After drums and guitar @ megamall, the four us went to high street so Cj can splurge on Muji, which she has been so excited to visit since its opening last week.

Cj went straight to the stationary, pens and papers stacks. She bought several notebooks, pens, colored pencils, some origami papers. A notebook for his Dada. While Basti got a sketch pad.

I went around to look at the clothes and some kikay stuff. Not so excited anymore coz I went there last Thursday and got a shirt, a couple of soaps and several notebooks. I'm quite disappointed though, I was expecting more. More stocks, more choices, more items. But it was quite limited compared to the Muji's of HongKong and Singapore.

When it was time to pay, we had to join the long line of customers who are all waiting for their turn.

While Cj and I are queuing, Aj and Basti went down to Gap. Here's Basti's Gap stash (a jacket inside the paper bag).

And here is Cj with her Muji and her own Gap stash.

Then it was time to go home. Aj and I are happy because the kids were happy. It was a fun, tiring afternoon. And it was also a magastos afternoon :)

saving up for these

Kelan kaya?

they like cpk

I'm so proud of my son for eating, and liking broccoli :)

Last weekend, we had lunch at CPK Shang. Basti is a chicken kind of kid. Loves anything that is chicken. Thus I was mildly surprised when he ate and actually liked broccoli.

Cj ordered her CPK staples: avocado club eggroll and wild mushroom pizza.

It was a nice lunch, and my kids enjoyed it. Especially Basti who 'almost' finished the broccoli.

P.S.

Basti's drawing while waiting for our food to arrive -- it's him as a king. See the crown?