Fun Transformation

The past weekend was fun filled for the familia. We partied for 2 straight days, and it was just awesome.

 

Saturday, was Cassy’s (my OB’s daughter) 1st birthday. It was a Minnie/Mickey Mouse Themed party and the kids were asked to come in costume. It was my kiddos’ 1st costume party and it filled me with excitement. My kiddos’ costume was home made – from head to toe and I am so satisfied of how it turned out (it was a weeklong preparation after all.hehe). Cassy’s parents made sure to throw a big party for her (one lucky child). Everything was extravagant, from the food to prizes to souvenir. The guests had so much fun, kids especially.  

 

   

 

The party set-up. Look there's a stuff mouse inside the balloon.

 

Cassy with Mom and Dad. Her mom was also in costume, so game!

 

The posh adult souvenir, photo balloon.

  

 

Us, at the party.

Sunday was a construction themed party for Brylle’s (my highshool friend’s son) 1st birthday. It was a straight forward but carefully thought of party. Brylle’s mom took care of the physical arrangement and I super admire her for putting everything in coordination. The entire program was even on theme, it was like a science/construction trivia show of some sorts.

    

 

So nice, is it not?

   

 

The parents aka magugulang trying to beat the kids in tallest tower game.

 

Partying with friends. 

What made this back-to-back party more memorable to us (me and the esposo) was that the revelation our kiddos made. Were so happy of how they acted during the 2 parties. Dos was relatively behaved kid. He did not give us any problem in handling him. He cheerfully played with the adults (he stayed in the adult’s table most of the time) and he entertained their wish to carry him (unlike his Ate during her age).

 

 

No, he's not gonna cry, just behaving.

While Uno was very interactive, she actively participated in the games and program. She even raises her hand and volunteer when the host asked for one. It was a breather to see that she’s coming out of her shell now.

 

 

She's enjoying the party.

 

We’re just one proud parent.     

It's Terribly Fine

The “terrible twos” is a term used for a child's (mostly aged 2) developmental stage categorized by temper tantrums, saying “no” to everything, or refusing to do as told. My Uno is in that stage. Our nightly routine with her had changed significantly triggering mi esposo to tag her as a hard-headed kid. Her night baths becomes her crying den. Our dinner becomes a warzone. She traded our R&Rs and snuggles with her tantrums. She may have mastered the craft of being a terrible twos but I’m still elated to see what she’s up to next. Here’s why she can smite me with her shrewdness:

• She’s affectionate. She’s not allowed to get off the bed after lights-off but would break all the rules, stand and say “no, kiss Eon first” (even if the price is waking him up) and will instruct me to do the same saying “Nanay next”.
• She’s a charmer. The way she walks-out and the way she says “bala ka!” when not given what she wants is really something to look forward to and laugh about.
• She’s a leader. She knows what she wants and her playmates submit; she’s our boss “ECON!” (aircon on, if you want her to sleep)
• She can control her emotion. She’s crying from a meltdown and then dances with a smile automatically to the tune of Oppa Gangnam Style when she hears even a single note of it.
• She’s so helpful. She knows better all the time and fight it off to do it for you saying “no, Yaya (that how she pronounces her name) only”.
• She's a great student. She drags me off the kitchen during my cooking sessions to show me how she cooks in her kitchen, the result: half cook meals.
• She’s apologetic. She’ll say “tsorry”  the moment she stood up from wherever she slummed at during temper attack, in case you didn’t hear it, she will repeat it in your face.

She’s terrible, but I’d rather embrace it than miss it when this stage is over and wish it hadn't gone so fast.