An unforeseen Circumstance

My day didn't really start the way I hoped it would have.  So, I'm taking the chance right now to write something before I get caught up taking care of stuff I need to do today.  I pretty much got everything planned out for today, as far as what I have on my To-Do list.  

But, this one's unexpected.

Anyway, here's what happened.

My baby girl threw up right before they left for school.  She threw up everything she ate.  She has cough and cold right now, but because her fever already subsided (she had fever on Saturday), I decided to let her attend school yesterday.  Now, I don't know if it was the right move or not.  I might have worsen my poor baby's condition.

As I was getting the boys ready to leave the house, I told her, she needs to stay home with me and rest.  She started crying and screaming bloody murder, telling me she had to go.  That she didn't want to miss school.  She ran back to the house and grabbed her backpack, and she started putting her shoes on.  At that point, I knew she already made up her mind to really not miss school.  I mean, I know she threw up and all, but, who am I to stop her, right?  She was already ready to go anyway, but because she threw up, there was puke on her socks and some on her pants.  I wanted to change her, so I ran back to their room and grabbed a change of clothes, but before I could even have the chance to, my oldest called me and said the bus just arrived.  So, I hurriedly grabbed an umbrella, and walked them to the bus.

Don't worry, I wiped her face and everything, so she didn't go to school covered in puke.  It's just that, I had no time to change at least her socks and pants, because when she threw up on the floor, some of it got on to her clothes.

Another reason I didn't want her to go today is, it's raining.  And with her already not feeling well, the weather might make her feel worse by the end of the day.  But I saw the determination in her beautiful brown eyes, so, with a part of me still hesitant, I allowed her to get on that bus.  I just said a little prayer as I watched them drove away. 

Now, with her in this condition, I also pray that her older brothers won't contract what she has.  I don't want my babies sick, much more, all at the same time.  

I don't know if the school will actually let her stay in class today, so I'm paying close attention to my phone, in case someone calls me and tells me I need to pick her up.  But as I wait, I might take a power nap.  I feel like I also am starting to come down with something.  A little rest would probably help.  And, lots of vitamin C.  Anyway, I initially didn't plan on leaving the house till about 10:30 AM.  Plus, it's raining.  And, I'm still a bit nervous driving in the rain.  I mean, I already drove in the rain, when we went to Durham about two weeks ago.  But the husband was with me, so I was more at ease.  This time, I will be by myself.  So, wishing myself well.  

Dekiru yo!!

I will have to start getting ready now.  I still haven't finished making my grocery list.  I already made one yesterday.  But for some reason, I couldn't find that piece of paper now.  I don't know if one of my kids got a hold of it and ripped the life out of that poor list, or I misplaced it.  But I decided not to waste my time looking for it, so I ended up making a new one instead.  The only problem is, I cannot remember everything I'd written down on the first one.  

Anyway, that's fine.  I think I pretty much remember most of it, so I'll be good.

So, off to nap I go... I will try to check or post again later.  For now, I need me some "quiet time".

And, oh, by the way, I cannot wait to start reading another book I found on John's shelf!  I must say, he's got good books.  I don't know why I never paid attention to them before.

I just finished one called, Doctor Sleep by Stephen King.  I'm just taking advantage of my free time right now, aside from writing.  Because starting next month, my schedule is going to change.

Thank you, God, for the abundance of blessings!!  YOU, LORD, ARE AWESOME!!

Quick Post... [updated]

Current time is 8:22 AM.  Kids already left for school at 7 this morning.  It's another quiet day for me in the house, that's why I'm glad that I have some things I need to get done today.  I have a feeling that today is going to be a long, but productive one.  In Jesus' name, I claim that the rest of the week will be as fruitful as what I've been praying for, especially for the kids.  And of course, not as overwhelming as last week.  Last week almost turned my world upside down.  Literally.

Ever since they started coming home with homework, it's been a helter-skelter in our household.  It's still fun in so many ways, don't get me wrong.  But there are definitely times when all 3 little monsters decide to join forces against me.  They would poke and poke, as if trying to see how long I can keep my cool.  Hey, I'm only human.  And I admit that there had been times when those 3 little creatures claimed their victory.  Yep, I got defeated.  Not something that I usually would admit, but, hey, 3 against 1? Come on now!! (LOL!!)  Especially when my youngest baby starts using her out-of-this-galaxy magic spell on me -- I'm like D-O-N-E -- DONE!

Every day now, when they come home from school and I'd ask them if they have homework, her favorite reply, "Mama, homework sucks!  I will do it later."  In the back of my head, I'm like, you have no idea, baby girl.  You have no clue how much it does suck having to fight you for a simple assignment.  You only have to trace numbers, or, practice writing your name, and count objects from 1 to 5, for glorious' sake, and yet, according to you, it sucks!?  You must be kidding you....(Hehehe!)  

Our war between getting her to do homework and her just wanting to do her own thing, actually takes longer than the homework itself.  It can be frustrating, to be honest.  But at the same time, I don't want to force her to study if her attention isn't in it.  It will be too overwhelming and stressful for her, thus, taking away the fun out of it and making learning harder for her to apprehend.  And at the same time, it drives me nuts.  My patience can sometimes run short.  

After this whole experience just from this past week, I really started having higher level of respect for teachers.  I can only imagine what they go through, each and every day, teaching our kids all of these stuff.  Admirable is such an understatement for the patience they possess.  Teachers are heroes.

To all the teachers, I salute you!  Thank you so much for all that you do in school for our children! 

Indeed, the future depends on them...

PS...

[Post to be continued.. Our lovely neighbor just called me and she needs help with her little baby.. Will finish post this afternoon after I get done with errands..]

Update:

Today was awesome!  I will have to write a different post about it, because I seriously am crashing down right now.  I woke up at 4:45 this morning, and have been up since.  And tomorrow, same routine.  Only thing is, I'm going to get groceries while my babies are in school.  It's just a 5-minute drive, I believe, so I will do it later in the morning.  Because I have decided just a few seconds ago, that after they leave for school tomorrow, I'm rewarding myself another hour or two of sleep.  Dishes can wait, can they?  Tomorrow, I am going to be LAZY, and no one can stop me!! (LOL!)

Anyway, goodnight!  Let's thank the Lord we are well!

Ruby Tuesday: Our Belle

Our little Fruitcake at 7 months old, on board Thomas the Train

Two weeks ago, our youngest, our little Princess Kaibelle, turned 2 years old.  I cannot believe it's been two years since she popped out into this world and finally completed our family of 5.  She is our little girl, and oh, how much she is loved by all of us!    

It's her "terrible twos stage", but it's not like it's something new to us now.  We've been through that stage with our two boys, and we did just fine.  Though we don't know what this little Fruitcake has in store for us, but I think we can handle it.  They say boys are different from girls.  We really have no idea about that yet, but I just hope she won't give us a run for our money. (fingers on both hands, crossed)

We love you, Belle!  Be that little adorable girl that you are.  Go ahead and explore.  Learn.  Play.  Laugh.  Cry.  Do whatever makes you happy.  Just one thing -- don't grow up too fast on us, will you?

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Kaibelle's Comfort Toy

Kaibelle with Pooh-Pooh bear and Percy the Train

Our daughter's comfort toy is none other than her Pooh-Pooh bear.  Her Papa got it for her last Christmas.  Since then, it's been her favorite toy.  She couldn't sleep without it.  She must have it with her all the time, or else, she'd lose it.

The other night, while she was in her crib, she kept tossing Pooh-Pooh out and she'd laugh every time I picked it up and handed it back to her.  It was like her game of "fetch".

While we were doing that, I noticed that, when I picked the stuffed toy, it didn't feel "stuffed" anymore.  It's like something drained the life out of it.  The head won't even raise without support anymore.  There's no more stuffing from the neck to its belly part, thus, making it look soggy.  But, she still loves her Pooh-Pooh no matter how it looks like now, or, even if it stinks a little. (Hehehe.)  I honestly love the baby smell of her stuffed toy and I don't want to wash it just yet.  She's had that since she was 6 months old, and every time I smell the toy, it reminds me of that little baby she once was - who I miss so much!

She plays with other toys when she's with her older brothers, but at the end of the day, she'll look for her Pooh-Pooh bear.  And, oh, she has one other favorite toy, Percy the train (from Thomas & Friends).  She likes to hold on to it.  She'd play with other trains, but she always has Percy in one of her hands.  Her older brothers would hand her like Thomas, Molly, and some other trains, but she'd play with them for just a bit and then, she loses interest in them.  If you take her Percy away from her, she'll go after you and she won't stop till she gets it back.  And yes, she goes after her Kuyas (older brothers) if they mess with her.  She may be a sweet little dolly, but she can be ferocious, too, so watch out! (Hehehe.) 

My husband already asked me once to wash her Pooh bear, but I told him not now.  I am preserving the baby scent of her that's left on it.  When I'm ready, I'll wash it - maybe.  I just find it so cute every time she's asleep and I watch her and how she holds her Pooh bear so close to her.  Or, when she's playing and talking to it like it's talking back to her.  She can say "Pooh-Pooh" now, and when you tell her to "go get Pooh bear" or, "where's Pooh-Pooh? Go find it!", she'll actually do as what she's told.

She definitely is different from her older brothers.  Our two boys, they both have their comfort blankets.  Both of them can never survive right now without their blankies.  With Kaibelle, it's her Pooh bear.  We actually didn't expect she won't be into blankets like her two older siblings because both of our boys love having blankets to hold on to all the time.  When she had Pooh, every speculation of her being attached to a comfort blanket, went out of the window.  It was like an instant bond between the two of them.  When we saw her held Pooh bear for the first time, we knew it was going to be her "comfort toy", and that she'll be keeping it for as long as she wants.

Our Princess Needs a New Car Seat

the car seat I want for her =)

Kaibelle, our youngest, has definitely grown into a beautiful, happy, and healthy little toddler.  Seems like yesterday, she was only a day old.  Now, she's almost 18 months!  Oh, how time flies so fast!  I already miss her being such a tiny baby!  Now, she can walk, run, dance, say a few words, sing a few lines from a lullaby song, and she loves being called a Princess.  Well, who wouldn't love that, right?  Our little girl is just unstoppable!  And she keeps on growing and surprising us with things she learned along the way.

Getting bigger also means that it's time we need to transition her from certain baby gear she's using at the moment.  The one that's on top of our list of priorities right now is, buying her a new car seat.  She has outgrown her baby car seat already and I know it must be uncomfortable for her now, especially that it's winter and she's all covered up in layers of clothes whenever we go out.  Like on Sunday, when we all went out to get the two older boys a haircut.  She almost didn't fit in her seat because she was wearing a thick coat.  I think she fit just enough for her to still be able to sit, but I know she couldn't move a lot like she used to.  I know she wasn't that comfortable, but she was such a good baby.  She stayed calm the entire time her older brothers were getting their haircut.  She didn't fuss at all.  She just sat there, playing with her toys.  And she definitely deserves credit for that!

Too big now for her car seat..

Anyway, we're planning on getting her a new car seat probably early next month.  She's got to say bye-bye to her baby seat now, and I don't want her to wait any longer.  I probably wouldn't even like being in it anymore, if I were her.  So how much more a little one?  Just too small now for our baby girl.  And hopefully, we'd find the same style like the photo I posted on top.  I like it because it's girly, but it doesn't have a lot of pink color like the other ones I've seen before.  I don't like too much pink.  I like simple, but cute.  And above all, it's affordable.  I'm crossing my fingers that they have it in store, and that we don't need to buy the same model online.  I hate waiting when it comes to stuff like this, and shipping can take longer.  We want to get one and be able to take it home with us the same day!