Planning a birthday party in May

My little tyke turns four in May.  I know it’s not even March yet but I’m already planning his party.  We’re going to do a big one in Manila where his cousins on both sides are.  Before we leave, I want to do a small party in daycare, too, which is much simpler, just cakes, balloons and giveaways.

Definitely doing a “CARS” (Lightning McQueen and the whole gang) party.  I heard that the goodie bags are already available in Divisoria.  I want to bring home a few of the giveaways from here.  I already have an idea about what things I want to put in.  Just need to pull it together.  More on this in my other blog on Motherhood.  I’ve been busy surfing around. 

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Five things to be thankful for

1. Angel and his warm hugs
2. A Lily’s peanut butter sandwich for breakfast
3. Private jokes with the better half that make me laugh even when I’m alone
4. Socks that keep my feet warm when it’s freezing cold outside
5. Bargains, bargains!

A long day

I woke up to falling snow that didn’t quite stop until around midday.  Then it started falling again and after it stopped, it began to rain.  I was fortunate enough that the boss told me to work from home.  While it spared me what would’ve been a horrendous commute, I sat here with my laptop working through the day.  And it had to be one of those days when a disgruntled client decided to go to the top boss to voice a complaint, taking all of half an hour to tell me what they expected of us.  The good thing was, it was a very calm and collected man on the other end instead of a screaming, crazy man which others end up talking to.  We all stayed home so lunch and dinner were major productions also.  So yes, I am tired.

But it was worth it just staying indoors and spending time with Angelo.  Alan took advantage of the opportunity to just lay down and rest.  There were moments when I wanted to shoo Angelo away, but I reminded myself it only took ten seconds to let him hug me and hug him back, while it would take a minute or more to ward his show of affection off.  And what better way to get through a tiring day than to get a heartfelt hug and kiss.

Sometimes the simplest things mean the most.