bye Pearl Farm Beach Resort!

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The photo above was taken yesterday morning at the beach front near the resort's famous Parola Bar. While my hubby and our toddler were making sand castles in front of my lounging chair, I was breastfeeding baby Ema til she fell asleep. And then I took a lot of pics of us relaxing by the ocean.Ü

The last time I spent the night in Pearl Farm Beach Resort was in 2004. I was with my family then (and now) but I didn't have kids yet so I was able to fully experience the resort's world-class service and amenities (unlike now). I guess what I'm trying to say is, don't bring kids to expensive resorts or else you won't get your money's worth! LOL!

Anyway, today's our last day here in Pearl Farm. Kinda sad coz it's been a relaxing mini-vacay for me. Even with 2 kids in tow, I managed to turn off my 'Mommy mode' and turn on 'Tourist mode' :) I've taken loads of photos, explored the resort at day and night times, appreciated the awesome views from our Samal Suite room, and had candlelight dinner by the beach. What more can I ask for? ^__^

ate Euna's here! ^__^

After 5 months, the cousins are together again. And no one's happier than Iya who super adores her older cousin :) We're all looking forward to a laughter-filled week from watching these 2 toddlers play.Ü

Iya's current love

Yep, our toddler has fallen in love with Nemo ^_^ It all started with a pillow (the one in the pic above) she found in my bro's room early this year. When she knew all the characters in the pillow, we let her watch the movie. As expected, Iya loved Finding Nemo :) What we didn't expect was her uber attachment to it, such that she always asked us to buy 'Nemo toys'.

Unfortunately, Finding Nemo is an old film and thus, its hard to find toys or any merchandise related to it. Even in Uyanguren or Divisoria! :( At the height of her Nemo obsession, Iya found a Nemo + Marlin (daddy) balloon for sale in church grounds one fine Sunday morn. That was her first Nemo 'toy'. Few days later, my mom found a beach pail with Nemo characters in JS. Iya was ecstatic to say the least! :)

But her 2 Nemo 'toys' weren't enough. She kept bugging us, so much that hubby promised to buy her Nemo stuff for Christmas :p Last week, my father in law called that he bought a Nemo stuffed toy in Iloilo's Robinsons mall and Iya got it this Sunday. She never let go of it ever since, hehe! So yeah, one stuffed toy traveled from Iloilo to Davao to make one toddler very happy ^__^

And just the other day, Iya spotted a Nemo coloring book in SM (in front Jollibee). That's what she's holding in the pic above :) So now, our lil girl has 5 'toys' in her Nemo collection. We still have to look for more to give this Christmas, and we have to find Dory (the forgetful blue tang) coz Iya has been asking for her. If you know where to buy Nemo stuff, kindly let me know! And to Iya's godparents, aunties & uncles, you know what to buy her for Christmas ;-)

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-pic above taken today at 6pm-

EMA is 2 months!

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Actually I'm 2 days early in posting this but I'm quite excited that our lil baby Ema is turning 2 months so here we are :-) The past 2 months with her has been a breeze compared to our time with Iya at the same age. Ema isn't a crybaby, sleeps through the night (we co-sleep & breastfeed) and very sociable. Her first social smile (around 4 weeks old) was for her big sister Iya, and she started cooing at us when she was 6 weeks old. Ema is such a joy to be with, I tell you! But I guess all babies are :-) Happy second month baby Ema Isabel! Daddy, Mommy and ate Iya love you sooo much!Ü

If you want to see more pics of my family and my kids, go to my Google+ page at http://gplus.to/melissasolito :-) See you there!

Happy 2nd Bday Iya!

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Two years ago today, at 9.47pm, I gave birth to our firstborn. Labsie and I were not ready to become parents but our baby girl charmed us totally that we promised to only give her the best. Even if it meant sacrificing some of our personal needs. Yes, the adage is true- having kids WILL change your life ;-)

To our beloved Iya Elycia, now a loving big sister, our warmest birthday wishes! Mommy and Daddy may scold you sometimes but it is for your own good. We only want that you grow up to be a beautiful person, inside and out :-) Mommy and Daddy love you so much Iya! You are one of the most precious gifts that the Lord gave us.. Happy second birthday to you!Ü

Ema Isabel is here! :)

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After 4 nights of false labor contractions, I finally went into true labor last March 4 and gave birth to our second baby at 10:02pm via normal delivery :-) Ema Isabel weighed 2.7kg and measured 47cm in length, just a bit heavier than her Ate Iya who was very happy to finally see her.Ü

It's been 36hrs since Ema came to us, and though it's been very hectic having a newborn AND a toddler in a hospital room, Labsie and I are coping quite well. Iya is very attached to us and refused to go home with my parents, and so we're stuck with 2 babies. Oh well, what won't kill us will just make us stronger, right? Hehe!Ü

Leap Day Zen

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I'm currently zoning out here in Abreeza (430pm), trying to find inner peace on the very special date of Feb29 :-) 'Me time' moments like this are very rare and I'm glad 2012's extra day is turning out supah fine for me!

Our 'leap day' started early with my 39th week OB checkup at 9am- I'm still in early labor, gahh! The waiting continues.. Up next was my last session of prenatal yoga. Will surely miss Alex of The Pod and our mommy talks!Ü

Lunch was sushi buffet for only P250 at Teriyaki Boy. I was very, very full :-P Before lunch was over, our toddler fell asleep on my chest! Was forced to stay in the resto til she woke up 1hour later o_O

Hubby had career matters and left us after lunch (he's still not back now, 3hrs+ later!). Thank god my MIL was around and she watched our toddler play in Wonderland and Abreeza's atrium playground :-) And so here I am alone, pondering about my life and mobile blogging our Leap Day 2012!Ü

P.S. Pic above is our after-yoga tea in The Pod. Perfect, calming end after an hour of stretching!

Lucho's Baptism!

Another KADA celebration with all the kids present! A very rare moment :) From left: hubby, Iya & 38wks+ pregnant me :: BFF Chin & baby Ysha :: Mems, Charo & ate Lianne :: HS lovers Amats & Pidja with the newly christened baby :: BFF Jinky & Madz, the proud parents of the now-Christian baby Lucho! :) Here's to more joyous Kada celebrations!