Pneumatic Tools I Need

Since we’re moving in soon to our new home, I need all the help that I can get to make the whole process easier for me. If only Daddy’s here, I wouldn’t have to worry about this. But since he’s not, I have to be more resourceful and learn to do what husbands usually do when it comes to improving the house.

To start with, I need reliable Pneumatic tools like brad nailers, fasteners, staplers, flooring nailers, hand tools, and various types of nails. And where do I find them? Only at Stanley Bostitch, the trusted name when it comes to fastening solutions.

So there. One problem down, a lot more to go. Whew, this whole moving-in process is really stressing me out!

Thoughts About Moving In Soon

For two days now, I've been contemplating whether we'll move in or not on April 5th, Sunday, in our new home in Carmona, Cavite. I have the move-in clearance with me here already, and so any day now, we can start packing our things. But I don't know why I'm having second thoughts of doing so. Maybe because I'm still considering all the hassles that go with moving in such as van rental, people to help us carry our stuffs, organizing our things, buying new needed appliances, and of course major adjustment on my part - commute a really long distance to and fro my work.

On the other side, I'm excited about the idea of finally living in our very own house. After years of renting, here I am bringing my daughters to what Daddy and I have started. This home is the fruit of our labor. We've worked so hard for this and have been through lots of struggles just to make this dream a reality. And so, we'll do everything to make it a really happy and memorable place not only to our kids but also to us, as a FAMILY.

Anxious and excited - that's what I really feel towards this whole moving-in idea. Without Daddy here, I don't know how I'll go about this whole scenario. Hmmm...As if I'm not used to moving out and moving in without Daddy. So, way to go Phoebz!!!

Ten Things We Miss About Daddy

It's been 5 days since Daddy left for South Korea. And though we see him everyday in webcam and chat with him thru Skype, still we miss him a lot. There are so many things about him that we do remember from time to time. Like:

1. How he lets The Baby in Between sleeps on his chest

2. How he scares me with beetle and dead spiders

3. How he scolds me whenever I sleep after eating lunch and dinner

4. How he gets hold of his "wooden hand" to stop Baby Gab from misbehaving

5. How he complains about the electric fan - (yeah, he terribly hates that)

6. How he makes me mad whenever he switches the channel from Wowowee to some movie channel (even with eyes closed, I want the TV tuned in to Wowowee during lunch time)

7. How he makes Baby Gab run through the door whenever he comes home and we hear her say "Da-dey, Da-dey"

8. How he farts every now and then - with really bad smell..iwwww, Daddy.. (peace Dad LOL)

9. How he makes me wait whenever we meet outside the office

10. How he shows affection whenever he wants me to bring him his favorite: Jade Jumbo Siopao

Oh the list could go on and on. There are actually more since we did make the most out of his vacation.

But seriously speaking, there is really one thing that Baby Gab and I miss so much from Daddy - and that is his hugs and kisses.

We love you Daddy and we terribly miss you!

A Late Post: The Baby in Between's Christening

My apologies if I was not able to blog about this special occasion a little earlier. Actually, I still owe you two important posts here: The Baby in Between's Christening and her 1st Birthday Celebration. Anyway, since I haven't chosen yet the pictures that I want to share to you during her 1st birthday party, let me begin with the christening first.

It happened last February 7, 2009 at St. Jude Parish in our hometown, Legazpi City, Albay. The baptism was at 11:00 AM and reception followed at Governor's Guest House. We never really expected to have plenty of guests during that day because it was raining really hard. But to our surprise, lots of people came, both from my side and Papa Ghie's side. My friends and former co-workers were also there, as well as some of Papa Ghie's friends.

Daddy, Mommy, and The Baby in Between - Baptism Feb. 7, 2009

Daddy holding Baby Gaby during the baptismal ceremony

Father Marlon baptizing the so-behaved Baby in Between

Here are more pictures during the baby in between's christening:

The Godmothers and Godfathers - Ninangs: Talie, Raziel, Yona, Joy, Tonet, Jo, and Krisma - Ninongs: Arnie, Dex, Olops, and Owen (hmm..where's Ninong Dex and Ninang Shai?)

The Ninongs: Arnie, Owen, Olops, and Dex

The Ninangs: Shai, Raziel, Jo, Krisma, Talie, Yona, Joy, and Tonet

With my family (Papa, Tita Doris, Den-Den and Diane - my halfsisters)

With Daddy's family (Papa Lo, Mama Lo, Ate Sam, Inteng, and To)

The Grandiose Cake (Courtesy of my aunt, Auntie Liza)

Welcome to the Christian world, Baby Gaby!

There He Goes...

...back to South Korea, boarding Korean Air Flight 0622. He was even asking me a while ago, when inside the taxi, if indeed today was his date of departure. How can I answer no, if I knew exactly that today is indeed the day.

Around 10am this morning, we (Daddy, the baby in between, the nanny, and I) were already at the airport. The feeling was so heavy, and the pain of seeing him leave was unbearable. All the time we were at the airport, we were holding hands. And he couldn't seem to get enough of hugging our daughter. I kept telling him, when you see her again, she's already bigger and more talkative - because she would be 3 by then.

Time now is 4:25 here in the Philippines, meaning it's already 5:25 in South Korea (1hour advance). And 5:25pm is his ETA (expected time of arrival). I wonder how he's feeling. He said 4 hours ago, on the phone before he boarded the plane, he's trying not to cry. But I knew he's sad, so sad of leaving. Last night, I recalled him saying "Mommy, dai n lang ako maali." (Mommy, I won't leave anymore.) I knew how difficult it was for him to leave us again. But we have no choice as of now. We have a house to pay, a toddler to feed, a new baby on the way, and other family members to support. No choice, indeed.

So, there he goes. We'll sure gonna miss him a lot. For now, all I can do is to focus back on my job, look after the baby in between, and take extra care during the whole duration of my pregnancy. October of 2010 will sure be a long wait. But I'll try to be as strong as possible, and be positive that everything will be okay even if Daddy is not here. I do pray though that Daddy will also be okay always. He's alone there, so he must be stronger than I am to conquer homesickness.

Anyway, Daddy, if ever you read this, I want you to know that I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Baby Gaby and I will miss you. Always remember that we do think about you all the time. Take care of yourself always, and hey, behave okay!

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He's Leavin'

Tomorrow...At 12:40pm...So sad to think that his vacation is over. After 64 days of being with us, again he's leavin'. And he's not coming back, not in the next year and a half, around October of 2010. :(

By that time, a lot of things have already happened: I've given birth to another baby in between, we've already moved in to our new home in Cavite, the baby in between celebrated another birthday, and perhaps passed more trials than ever.

The baby in between and I will sure miss Daddy. We've been used to seeing him around, eating with him, laughing and watching movies with him, and just feeling him beside us. Baby Gaby may be only a year and 4 months old, but I'm sure she'll also wonder beginning tomorrow why Daddy isn't around. I hate the thought of her going to and fro the door, waiting for Daddy to come home. ( Darn, just the thought of it makes me cry while writing this post now.)

The 64 days that Daddy spend with us is the longest we've been together in person so far. That may be so short for some, but for us, the vacation is all worth it. We love the feeling that Daddy is here to look after us, to take care of us. It's so different when he's here, it feels as if we are so secured.

But tomorrow, the sad reality strikes - HE'S LEAVIN' and I can do nothing to stop him. Anyway, this is what a Pamilyang OFW is about - to sacrifice for the family's future. To endure the pain of not being together, to be contented of Internet and phone communications, to wait, and to cherish every moment when there's a chance to be together.

All-Day Sickness

Aarrgghh, I'm having horrible all-day sickness since the start of March. And yeah, instead of the usual morning sickness, what I'm feeling is way beyond that - I feel sick all day. Although I don't throw up every once in a while, I've been seriously nauseous for what seems like forever. I even keep telling Daddy, "When will this feeling go away? I want to eat like the usual and feel good like before."

With the baby in between, I never felt this weak from no food staying in and being so choosy when it comes to eating. That pregnancy was more fun than this one, although I quite remember how I also wanted to just stay home than go to the mall and felt so lazy taking a bath like what I experience now. I couldn't stand seeing so many people and waiting in line for even three minutes, so malling for us is postponed until this 1st trimester is over.

I really wish this all-day sickness feeling will go away soon. I miss eating the usual foods I eat. Mind you, I'm only into crackers and dried foods lately - I so miss eating seafoods, steaks, cakes, and more. And guess what drinks I always crave for - no other than Chocolait - yeah that chocolate drink that I usually buy for the baby in between. Now, Mommy shares it with her, and sometimes, I even get to drink her share. Bad Mommy!

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