Our New Baby :)

Wow, its been sooo long since my last post. Needless to say, so much has been going on, and I'm sure all mommies out there can relate :)

Anyhow, I figured this post is important enough for me to take 15minutes off our super hectic schedule, so I can share with you all our newest baby....

But before that, back story first :)

Early this year, my childhood friend Cherry and I saw each other at Toys R'us at Powerplant, while our sons were busy playing with the Hot Wheels and Tomica tracks set up. Apparently, her boys are also fanatics of these toys, like Basti. So we decided to set a playdate for the kids to play with their tracks and their die cast car collections.

So obviously we had a lot of fun during the playdate! :)

And my husband and I thought, it would be such a great activity to have at parties, right? For sure the boys would be so entertained! Even the adults, hahaha. It would be great for Cars or racing themed parties!

How come noone has set up something like this yet? We dont know up to now, but we're sure glad we thought about this first! :)

So here's introducing our new baby... PARTY CIRCUIT! We're here to add vvrooommm to your parties!!! :)

    

We've put together a full set up of different race tracks that you can rent out for play dates or parties! We're using Hot Wheels and Tomica brands - complete with die cast cars to use, which will be set up on a low table good for at least 3-4 tracks. The entire set up will be on a (2x3m) play mat, and we will include small chairs as well (although kids love to play with these standing up).

Soon we'll also be coming up with a train set up (Thomas & Friends or Tomy) for those who are looking for those themes :)

So if you're planning a play date for your boys, or a cars/racing themed party soon, call us or check out our facebook page!

We're also joining EXPO KID on March 2 at 500 Shaw - check out our booth (#15) so you can preview the set up :)

Til next post <3

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Perspective

I was feeling tired on the way home last night because of all the urgent requirements at work (its last quarter of the year and its crunch time for the whole world, it seems). I was so looking forward to coming home to Basti's squeals and tight hugs, but when we arrived, Basti greeted us by showing the road rash he got on his arm that he got that afternoon. I suddenly forgot about everything else I was worrying about on the way home and just felt so bad for Basti and his arm abrasions :( I could feel the pain he was feeling, and I was at the same time amazed at how we was holding up, trying to shrug it off and continue playing with his new die-cast cars (of course Paul felt he was compelled to give him the die-cast cars we kept for emergency purposes to cheer Basti up).

God sure knows how to put things in perspective. 

What we feel when we worry about our adult problems like paying bills and issues at work is just equal to what a child feels when they get sick or feel pain from a scraped arm. Before you feel sorry for yourself, always try putting yourself in someone else's shoes. 

The weight of our burden is only based on our own perspective. 

OMG

oh my god!!!!! its been ages since my last post!!!!!
i owe so much sharing of our travels and adventures.
hope to catch up soon!

Daddy-love :)

‎"Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a daddy." - Anonymous. 

Happy daddy's day to the most hands-on dad ever - Paul :) Thank you for always being Basti's hero, friend and #1 fan! Basti and I love you so very much ♥ ♥ ♥

Preschool, here we come!

And so this is how it is to have a preschooler :)

Last Friday, we attended our first Parent-Teacher conference, where we met Basti's soon-to-be teacher, and we discussed how his day is going to be like, what are areas he needs to focus on, how can the teacher get along with him, and lots of other stuff :)

Then the next day, we attended the Parents Orientation. It was quite fun, seeing other anxious and nervous parents - apparently, we are not the only ones feeling a bit awkward, haha :)

But of course Paul wasn't as nervous as I was, so he got a prize at the icebreaker game!

After the parents orientation, we all headed to Rockwell to buy Basti his school shoes, yay! We picked out a pair of black Champion rubber shoes from Payless. They really have a good selection of kids shoes there - not as much as what SM has for sure, but the styles are just right for what we always are looking for Basti.

And then we also went to the supermarket to pick out some snacks he can bring to school. It wasn't as easy as i thought it would be though, because as per our orientation, Basti cant bring junk food to school, hehe. So we picked out different types of bread stuff, cheese spread, cookies, crackers, and juices and chocolate drinks :) My plan is to change every week so Basti doesn't get bored with the snacks and has something to look forward to everyday :)

Such a fun day we spent - all for Basti's school preparation :) We're all really excited! Wee!

Basti's school sent him a postcard last week :)

Our preschool bible

Basti's uniform set and his new school shoes :)


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Cars Land opening in Disney Adventure Park!

Cars Land at Disney California is opening on June 15!!!!
How I wish we'll be able to take Basti there one day. He will surely go C.R.A.Z.Y.!

Saw the facebook page with all the photos and descriptions of what its going to be like - and it seems it will really be like being in the movie! :)

Here are photos grabbed from their facebook page. Looks like something even me and Paul will enjoy :)

Race track!

Just like the real thing!

Flo's V8 Cafe - the gasoline station :)

Basti will be thrilled to see all the neon lights!

I can already hear the music... "Life could be a dream..."

And of course the souvenier shop!!!

fun food at the Cozy Cone Motel :) 

Fun Ranch Anniversary Promo!

Got this text advise today from Fun Ranch Alabang and thought of sharing with you mommies out there. Sounds like a cool deal :)

Fun Ranch Alabang Anniversary deal starts this Tuesday! Purchase two unlimited play tickets plus two rides for only 390. Selling period is from May 22 to May 24, 2012. Redemption period is from June 1 to July 31, 2012. For more details call 8369387. Like us on facebook to get the latest updates or follow us on twitter :)

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