Falconic Friday

These were taken last June 24, 2011 (Friday). It was a stay-at-home day for me, hubby, and my boys... all because of you, Falcon!

Hubby and I ♥ Running

Back in college, I ran around the academic oval when I was stressed out, had a bad day, or when I needed to clear my mind. Running also introduced me to the love of my life, my hubby.

Three kids after, Hubby and I decided to go back to running... this time, to help us shed off the extra pounds we gained over the years.

Here are some running events we joined this 2011:

iRun for Hope - A Run for Cancer Survivors (2.5km)
Wild Life, Circumferential Road, Quezon City
(April 30, 2011)

Heritage Run (3km)
Intramuros, Manila
May 15, 2011



Brooks Run Happy (3km)
Bonifacio Global Center
May 22, 2011



Run for Integrity Towards a New Philippines (3km)
Bonifacio Global Center
May 29, 2011



Reebok Zigtech Run (5km)
Bonifacio Global Center
June 5, 2011



Merrell Adventure Run (5km)
Timberland Heights, San Mateo
June 18, 2011



I hope we get to join more running events in the coming months despite the workload and mommy/daddy duties. Gotta burn those calories. Gotta get rid of the extra pounds.

Saturday Movie Night: UP

Saturday nights are movie nights for the family. We bring food and drinks to the master's bedroom and watch a movie together. The kids look forward to movie nights because, normally, they aren't allowed to bring food and drinks inside the room. Neither are they allowed to stay up late at night.

At first, I wasn't so keen about the idea of watching UP last Saturday. I can't remember a kiddie/cartoon movie I liked after "The Incredibles." I was expecting to watch a vampire or zombie movie. Hehehe... But anyway, the boys requested for UP, so Hubby and I agreed. I wasn't paying so much attention at first because I didn't expect to enjoy the movie that much.
But guess what... after "Life is Beautiful," Hubby and I finally found our next favorite movie... and yes, it's UP.

I was so blown away by the movie. I liked Carl and Ellie's love story...no, I was so moved by their love story. I didn't expect that the movie can tackle some sensitive issues... like not being able to have a child, or losing the one you love, or things not turning out as planned.

It was a good time to talk to the kids that you don't have to be in a hurry when it comes to love. When you're meant for each other, you'll end up together. We were also able to talk to them about the reality that, like Carl and Ellie, not all couples can have kids but the love and relationship should not end there. They also took note of how Carl and Ellie had to save for a vacation and how they had to postpone the plan because something always came up... like a house or a car repair. But they remained positive. They remained happy. They lived simply but were happy because they have each other.

I realized a part of Ellie lives in me... I found my adventure when I became a wife and a mom and I couldn't be happier.

One for the Hubby

I’ve been writing a lot about my little boys that I figured it’s about time I write something about my dearest Hubby…

• Seven years older than me (still can’t imagine that when I was in sixth grade, the person destined for me was already in college… okay, okay… next bullet please because he hates the topic)
• Spends more time in the bathroom than I do
• So well-read that there are endless things to talk about when I’m with him
• Gifted with the sexiest shoulders I’ve seen
• Hates the taste and smell of chicken curry and laswa (a vegetable dish we, Ilonggos, love)
• Once upon a time, woke up in the middle of night and declared, “We’ve got… so much… powerrrrr!!!!” Then, he went back to sleep. You should have seen how shocked I was and how I couldn’t stop laughing after realizing what just happened.
• Hid behind the name “Johnny” when I wasn’t allowed to take phone calls from him (and my landlady was too d*mb to notice!)
• Looks like Romnick Sarmenta (He’ll hate me for this!)
• Sings like Jose Mari Chan (You should hear him sing “Deep in My Heart!”)
• Dances like Anjo Yllana (Kanta na lang ulit, babe! Love you!)
  

Seriously, I consider myself lucky and blessed to have Hubby in my life. Accepting his proposal to become his wife is one of the best decisions I have made.

To my Hubby, thank you…

• For holding on to “us” when I easily gave up the first time
• For the trust to give it another try
• For going to the point of no return with me
• For all the love letters you wrote and the cards you made for me
• For patiently waiting outside my class to spend the rest of the day with me
• For convincing me to try “fish balls” and “squid balls” … you were right… hindi sulit ang UP days without them
• For moving to UP so we can see each other more often
• For the quiet after-dinner walks around the academic oval
• For singing every love song for me
• For arranging almost everything for our wedding (not to mention paying for everything!)
• For standing by me through labor pains as I was about to deliver our firstborn… and our second… and our third
• For working hard to give me and the kids the comfortable life we are living right now
• For putting up with all my sumpongs
• For driving me to and from work most of the week
• For waiting patiently in the car while I stay late in the office
• For waking up during the night to adjust the A/C
• For giving me kisses in the morning when I wake up, before you leave for work, when we see each other again at the end of the day, and before we sleep
• For holding me close to sleep every night
• For the “I love yous” at the end of every text message you send (kahit pa nagsusungit ako)
• For the hugs, kisses, and “I love yous” in between
• For buying what I always say is my “dream phone” … (I know you wouldn’t spend as much for yourself. But, for me, you would.)
• For putting the kids’ and my needs (and wants) first before yours
• For being faithful to me all these years that we have been together
• For making my dream of a happy ever after come true
• For the promise of forever and for keeping it
  

You once asked me if I can handle having you around for the rest of my life… Baby, I wouldn’t want it any other way!

Mommy's Kind of High

Little joys for Mommy yesterday:

• Getting reunited with an old pair of jeans I tossed a few months ago because of stubborn post-pregnancy pounds (I finally got rid of a few of 'em!)
• Dunkin' Donuts munchkins I've been craving for since weekend (Uh-oh! Konti lang naman e, pwamis!)
• Finding out that the Kuyas have done their homeworks on their own
• Hubby arriving on time to pick me up from work
• Seeing my baby enjoy his dinner (boiled squash and rice)
• Going to bed early and having almost eight hours of sleep (Yey! We turned in before 9pm!)

So you see, Mommy is so easy to please... even the simple things can make her day. :)

Nature or Nurture?

The proud mom can't help but share this with you...


Makulit man, our not-so-little boys always make Mom and Dad extra happy and proud by making it to the honor roll and bringing home these medals every year.

Hubby and I talked about it once and we asked ourselves if it was nature or nurture... syempre, konting yabang and we agreed that it was... BOTH! Hahaha!

Yipee!

Yipee! A new look for our little nook! :)

I looked everywhere, searched here and there, and finally found the one I like most!

Happy me! :)