Boninay's Gymboree Time!

We brought CJ aka Boninay to Gymboree Trinoma last Wednesday to play. It was Holy Wednesday, maybe that's why we're the only ones there, hehe. The little girl didn't mind, though.  For she loved that she had the place all to herself. One and a half hours later, the place looked like 12 kids played in it! Hahaha!

Made this video to sum up what she did that day. I love how much strength and energy she has.  I thank God for that. Even though she's skinny and all, and sometimes it does make me worry, I'm still grateful that she's growing up just fine.

Here Comes the Sun...

It's always nice to be with the family and have fun once in a while. So off we went to Fontana, Clark, Pampanga courtesy of my MIL.

Shot these videos using my trusty Canon G12. Edited it in iMovie'11.

This is officially our first summer escapade for the year 2011!

Thanks for watching! There's gonna be more to come, for sure!

Mga Sapatos ni Boninay

Been a while since we bought shoes for our little girl so last Sunday, we passed by SM Department Store to see if we could find the perfect pair for her. As it turned out, it wasn't just a pair, but PAIRS. Three pairs to be exact. Hehehe. Pardon my not-so-clear photos (taken with an iPhone3g).

The Boxes

What's inside

Hello Kitty Rubber Shoes

HK Sandals for Malling

Pitter Pat for Church

Wore it right away!

Sukat lang

Glad that she cooperated while we bought these. There are times that she's not in the mood to try on shoes, LOL!

Can't wait...

for the month of May!

Road Trip to Fontana

And Now It's Time to Read!

Being a SAHM, i have to think of ways to make the most out of mine and Charlize's time together.  And since most kids her age go to preschools while she hasn't attended any, i thought why not try to start her off in reading already?

First of all, she can now write her first name, although not perfectly, but the concept is there.  Of course, I'm not supposed to pressure her. But I could at least try to introduce her to the wonderful word of reading, right?

Second of all, I'm not happy about her spending a lot of time in front of the TV. Even if she only watches Playhouse Disney and although she does learn something from it, too.

One time,  I had a chance to chat with CJ's pediatrician, and she shared that when her only son was like 3 or four years old, she first  taught him how to read by introducing him to groups of letters like Ba, Be, Bi, Bo, Bu or Ka, Ke, Ki, Ko, Ku and so on.

Upon hearing this, I was instantly reminded  of my very own childhood.

And this book. And so off we went to National Bookstore.

We meet again, my old friend! Hehehe!

We're off to a good start!

Very, very affordable and effective, I should say! :)

I was amazed that they STILL do have this book! This is what my mom and dad first used in teaching me how to read. Even if  I didn't experience going to a Kindergarten class then, I already know how to read even before I was age appropriate to enroll in Grade 1. (Not bragging though, hehehe.) I'm just glad that i found this very familiar reading tool that could somehow help me teach my own daughter. And all I could say is, it worked for me!

And since we're at it, I also found these other helpful books:

 

Lastly, we thought, that to get my daughter more interested in reading, we might as well get her this book:  

Her favorite cartoon character: Angelina Ballerina

It's like watching TV, but only better, because she's learning how to read as well! And that, for me is just.... PERFECT! :)

Last Sunday

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