Little Zoie's Steps

Two Sundays ago, we went to attend Sunday service at Victory Alabang. There are times when Little Zoie will agree to stay at the Sunday school the church are offering to kids, sometimes she won’t.

They do a lot of things at Sunday school. They sing, dance, make artworks like coloring, and make stuff. That Sunday, they color and made masks. Here’s what she made:

Hmmm… me and hubby can’t figure out what animal is it. ^_^

 

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Mommy and Me Monday #26

Kids in Doodles #23

Before the weekend started last Friday, me, mommy and daddy, took a little vacation time at a hotel/resort in Los Baños, Laguna.  See the first part of the story at my mom’s blog here, second part will be posted soon.

Originally, it was only the three of us in the resort, City of Springs, then the next day, my grandparents finally decided to join us in the resort to have fun.  Here are some pictures I took from my mom’s blog to share it with you here.  If you want to see all the pictures head on to her blog.

 

Daddy and me sliding (1st day)

Mommy teaching me to swim. (1st day)

 

More swimming buddies (2nd day)

The whole Ong family after our swim!

 

Colorful Weekend #12

Kids in Doodles #22

Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?Mommy and Me Monday #25

Baby showers are meant to celebrate a new life that is about to come into the world.  You should go to that party with a smile on your face and you should look forward to it.  Picking out baby shower gifts should not be a chore.  Here are some of the best baby shower gifts so you do not have to search far for good ideas.

-Boppy
This unique pillow can help the baby sit without the parent, but it also doubles as a nursing pillow.  It’s a great way for a mom to free her hands up for a book while the baby is nursing.  You could also include a couple of boppy covers in different colors.  The boppy is one of the gifts I personally used the most.  I had one in every room and even one in my car.

-Breast pump
A breast pump is a personal item, but it is something many mothers will use very often.  If the mother in question is a close friend or family member, a breast pump makes a great gift.  Breast pumps are convenient, inexpensive, and a great way for many moms to get a little time off from feeding the baby, especially in the middle of the night.  Before you buy a breast pump, make sure the mom plans to pump and not breastfeed or use formula exclusively.

-Baby carrier
There are many wonderful baby carriers on the market and there are also many that hurt mom and dad’s back.  Read up on some of the carriers and see what those who have used them say about the style and fit of the carrier.  I used a hand me down carrier from my sister and complained each and every time I wore it.  I wish I had gotten a nice, comfortable one as one of my baby shower gifts.  These carriers can help mom free up her hands at home, but they also are a great way to keep the baby close and comfy when you are out and about.

-Diaper genie
Babies go through a lot of diapers and if the new parents have a two story house, it’s not easy to walk all the way down the stairs and to the outside trash bin every time they have to change a diaper in the middle of the night.  The diaper genie keeps the nursery odor free and the bags inside are easy to change.

-Organic baby bedding
Most baby shower gifts in terms of bedding include blankets.  Blankets are wonderful gifts, but they are also quite common.  If you give your friend or family member organic baby bedding including sheets, you will be giving a gift that no one else will likely give.  It is not easy to pick out sheets that will fit into the decor in the baby’s room.  Even if you do not get the exact color or style right, the mother will likely be glad to have an extra set of sheets in the middle of the night when she needs them.

-Walt Disney Princess jewelry
If you know the baby is a girl, it can be fun to think of her as a toddler and even older.  Most people will only think about the baby and not about the little girl.  If you buy her Walt Disney princess jewelry, you are giving her a gift that will last for many years.  She will enjoy it as she grows and starts to play dress up and other make believe games.

BIO: Martha Marks has a busy sales career, but she always makes time for her children and to give advice to other parents who enjoy finding gifts online.

 

 

I’m not really a fan of firecrackers or fireworks.  Honestly, I haven’t enjoyed the New Year since last year when I realized that I don’t like the loud noise the firecrackers make.

Here is what I’ve been doing when everyone was lighting up firecrackers/fireworks…

 

I’m hiding in mommy’s embrace…

…while she’s singing with the videoke.

Happy New Year to all!

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