tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77840718543250866602024-03-05T20:56:50.334+08:00 Missus Mad MusingsMusings of a Mad /Crazy Missus and a Fledging Mom of Three!Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-55958480113549139552015-04-23T23:54:00.000+08:002015-04-24T19:14:25.309+08:00GRAY STRIPES ON GRAY SKIES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I fell in love with this trumpet hemmed dress for the kids and in neutrals too! It actually came studded with red rhinestones along the neckline but not something a few snips can't fix! I do not think I can shake this color combo of grays and khakis! Was going for a clean and minimal look but just had to include the fringe!!! Haha</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This outfit was meant for a day out at Art in the Park which I thought was perfect as an enriching activity for the kids, which we have been lacking at recently. I was so excited I felt so bad when it rained just as we parked our car =( It was just one of those days that things do not go your way! It was actually a series of unfortunate events that sent a hormonal me over the edge! Looking back all times spent with kids are still priceless right???Mundane moments can still translate to cherished memories. We finally brought the girls for the first time to kikufuji, our favorite Japanese place. Just happy to be able to share it with them too! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div>
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I have forgotten how to wear heels and to be honest I am loving the acceptance of flats recently. Oh the art of comfort dressing, I have embraced it completely. I have hoarded basics lately with silhouettes that cover my problem areas (tummy and arms obviously) and flaunt my assets (legs - the last remainder of my youth and thinness). So happy to find them in the breathable fabric in time for summer. </div>
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</tbody></table><br><div>It may seem that I have forgotten my past self who over accessorizes and piles things on. I have transferred all my energy for that when I am out buying for my store or styling my clients. I have come to love the effect of clean and simple dressing. Lets see how long this sticks though! Maybe its all because of the heat! Who knows đ<br>
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My girls have been asking for skirts lately! I recently did a kid's shoot for SM accessories and spotted so many awesome finds! I couldn't help but get for my girls too! I swear it is a treasure chest! I spotted this dress and immediately fell in love with this print! The details are just adorbs too. Cap sleeves + belt = love! They enjoyed twirling in this outfit with a skirt that poofs up! </div>
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I have finally accepted this fact, you do not mature into being a morning person. I actually thought it came with age or even motherhood. BUT HELL NO. I dread waking up early, everyday, as I ready C for school. I can always blame it on my interrupted sleep. My girls still does not sleep through the night but really, who are we kidding. My actual favorite moment is when I see C off to school and I crawl back into bed before my girls wake up. For some reason they reward me with my best sleep of the day. </div>
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Although this was one of those times when I cannot go back to bed and have to trot along to C's school very, very, very, early in the morning. It clearly ends happy. On that fateful day, sleepy me accompanied him to school on a SATURDAY to witness their Field Demo and have mandatory fun at their fair. Mandatory, since we weren't allowed to leave early!</div>
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It was actually such a heartwarming moment. My son, as I have blabbed on here tend to be shy at times and overly cautious. He surprised me that day by dancing his heart out to "Immortals" from the movie Big Hero 6. I guess our previous talks paid off. Pass performances this year were filled with half-hearted dance move executions as he looks at me laughing in embarrassment. I guess he has reached the stage when he is now self-conscious. I hated it. I am glad though that he seems to have gotten over it and danced his ass off!!! </div>
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-86761949642776429162015-02-09T12:01:00.001+08:002015-02-26T23:31:57.713+08:00Fashionista Problems x2!<div style="text-align: justify;">
My first ever splurge purchase for my girls are these orange, embellished, structured blouses from Gingersnaps. I have kept my head on for the last 2 years ++ in shopping for them in low-end brands and sales which we mixed and matched with all the lovely gifts we receive. </div>
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How clearly symbolic these tops are since there is nothing smart about this purchase. It was all heart. My pure shopaholic heart that I kept reigned in for so long! Clearly there is nothing practical about orange and bling! How am I ever going to repeat this outfit??! But my heart soared, same feeling as when you buy a neon pink stiletto. It's soooo pretty - PRETTY IMPRACTICAL. My next purchases over the weeks were centered on nudes, denims and big sizes. My head is back on. Although some would beg to differ (ahem ahem my husband) wherein he would say I have been buying so much for the kiddos lately. I HAVE NO EXCUSE, except I have resisted my urges for soooo long. </div>
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BUT again remember as you pick up the shiny gold pair of shoes for your infant who hasn't even started walking yet... they pretty much outgrow everything SO FAST especially in the 1st year. Be practical and mindful. Pick up the bigger size with allowance!!! Just like how our moms used to do it! There is much wisdom in that! </div>
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Take note of sale season! However do not go wild and buy it ALL. Racks will always be filled with cuteness. I think anything TINY doubles its appeal! HAHA What I do if I have a few extra bucks to spend, is to stack up on basics for each stage. When you shop after a season, take note of the fabric which might not be applicable for the upcoming months so buy for the age that that season will fall into. Or when you have trips planned through the year best to buy the coats when the winter collection is on sale =)</div>
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Stray away from things that are itchy and uncomfortable. The girls were actually not to keen with their orange blouses as they are made of a stiff material! My mistake! Is the lesson of <i>tiis ganda</i> too early to be taught? I think yes! HAHA</div>
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Mix and match brands! I splurged on this Zara cream cardigan because I can use it with everything. Plus points that it was on sale. I often scourge SM kids for tutus and sandals in different colors although they have nice basics too! So balance it out!!!</div>
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All of a sudden, I have little <i>dalagitas</i> on my hands who have their own disposition in life. How is it possible that this soon, I already have these thinking beings that babble away question after question about everything they see and feel. Picking up new tricks and antics daily that I cannot seem to keep up with. </div>
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I think we can never stop being bewildered as mothers on this issue of time. How our days can sometimes be filled with waiting, looking at the clock, feeling as if our lives are at a stand still. Where days and nights bleed in and out onto the next with only diapers and feedings in between. Moments filled with non-stop picking up the pieces. Then there will be days when the air will be knocked out of us because it seems time is just fleeting. We cannot hold on to moments long enough. Suddenly, they started taking their first steps, uttering their first words, naming their colors and memorizing their alphabet. Suddenly they are talking to you in coherent sentences, imposing their needs and wants and having their own opinions. </div>
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Don't we all wish we know how to reconcile the two? Time spent taking care of ourselves vs. time spent taking care of them. Time spent away fulfilling our dreams vs. time spent making new dreams together. Time with/for ourselves vs. time spent with our children and family. A perfect balancing act. It is ever possible? </div>
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I was excited to welcome 2015 with open arms after a rough 2014, filled with internal struggles and doubt. However looking through my Instagram it felt otherwise. My journey through 2014 brought about a new me that I cannot wait to carry over through this new year. </div>
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I have learned to appreciate and be grateful of the small things. I have seen the beauty in the ordinary and also made ordinary things beautiful. As often times I have stumbled, I have come out a better person. I adore this person actually and have come to repeatedly be struck of how different this person has become. I still have a few kinks to work out though. It never ends, this self-reinvention and improvement, but please 2015, be kinder and gentler to us this time. </div>
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Oh how times have changed! This is clearly the most daring I have been lately. Yes, a simple print on print outfit made me feel oh so bold! Gone are the days when I wear something simply because it is different and outrageous. I have tapered my style to a more mature look and have streamlined it to pieces that I truly love. I have been more reasonable with my purchases too. I used to shop, shop, shop buying everything that I deemed to stand out. Often times items were bought for the sake of an outfit shot. Remembering the hey day of my chictopia account and how each day or night out is made into a pictorial to my hubby's (then boyfriend) dismay. Sometimes I miss my outrageous self but I clearly, do not have the time, effort and money it entailed. HAHA I applaud those who do though! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For last year's halloween, I got overly excited and somewhat found myself designing and creating my girls' and niece's costume. I thought everything was so simple. I have an idea in my head already and I know what I wanted it to look like. My sister and I have decided on a swan lake inspired look for the girls. I knew</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I just needed onesies/leotards and then I can just simply build on it. I was listing my materials and thinking "hey I can easily do this". I purchased my feathers and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 22.0444450378418px;">appliquĂŠ. I have the sequins and rhinestones on hand which actually added to my confidence. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 22.0444450378418px;">In the end there were a few snags that I was able to solve but it brought in a few realizations. </span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 22.0444450378418px;">I have always tinkered with clothing. Ripped things apart and put things together. I do not know why in the world did I never learn to do this properly. Technical skills would have saved me time. Knowledge that the </span><span style="line-height: 22.0444450378418px;">appliquĂŠ</span><span style="line-height: 22.0444450378418px;"> will not stick to the material of the leotard would have allowed me to change my game plan. Did I tell you I ended up stitching it in a few places and just using double sided tape? Utterly sad. I also tried my hand with the sewing machine and in a few moments I broke the needle. I always thought I do not need sewing and pattern making skills, I can always employ people who can. BUT I guess my girls are such game changers in my life. Creating things make me so happy. </span><span style="line-height: 22.0444450378418px;">To move forward from headpieces and transition to outfits is so fulfilling. Maybe I would be happier if it were executed perfectly too. So this year, I am claiming it! I wanna learn how to sew and move past just the running stitch and making things up as I go along. Already getting excited at what my learned hands can create. =)</span></div>
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<br />Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-44921159202997379222014-09-03T17:05:00.001+08:002014-09-03T17:09:47.033+08:00Of Pretty Things and Memories<div style="text-align: justify;">
I have been dying to share this with everyone but kept postponing since I thought I will be able to add to the present amount of work I have done. However, I cannot hold on any longer since I am so proud of the turning point their group was able to accomplish in just a year!!!</div>
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We were asked to bring in photos of a theme that we would want to work on. I brought in my girls' monthly photos and birthday photos. My eldest was so lucky to have numerous albums with PRINTED photos that I felt I have to do one for my twins too. Of course others brought in travel photos etc. and I was cringing with me being so old school - that one mommy that scrapbooks about their kids! BUT one thing that makes this great is that, there is no way that yours will turn out uncool! </div>
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So as you can see I have yet to add a few bits and pieces on my Project Life Binder. I want to reiterate how utterly simple and easy this is. There is just really something wrong with me and I still haven't completed the task. Or maybe I was overwhelmed since I have to detail out 2 years of my twins' life. So my tip to you mommas out there is start just START already. Start even before your little one is out. In our digital world where everything is online, I think it will be nice for our kids to have something to hold on to that is really personal. For them to see the strokes of your pen and the edges you made on the photos that you printed out. To browse thru small knick-knacks, tickets, artworks or even a leaf you both picked up. Something tangible wherein they can connect with us would be cherished so much. I am promising now to make a follow-up post on this and how I have improved on mine. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Do check out their <a href="http://lifedocumentedmanila.com/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LifeDocumentedManila">Facebook</a> by clicking on the link. You will see there other inspiring and creative works and their workshop schedules. It is worth the click and the time I promise!!!</span></div>
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-41313063597278027872014-09-02T13:57:00.002+08:002014-09-02T13:58:44.938+08:00Keep Picking Up the Pieces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Read into this as you may, taking this literally or figuratively but my life just feels like this nowadays. So much <i>feels</i> on a Tuesday. I am so sorry for the current trending mood. I actually talked to my sister about this, my Birthday is lurking and yet I feel the need to disconnect and hide under a rock. I often did this before, locking myself in my room and hiding until I feel ok to emerge again. I don't think I can allow myself this mood anymore. Continuing that conversation with my sister, I followed that up with "too bad though since it's C's exam week" so I really need to function. BUT truly thank God for my kids that does not allow me to wallow. I have been sad for quite awhile but they have pushed me to function and move, not allowing me to succumb to the dark recesses of my mind. So truly, with these guys around, you have the best reason to keep picking up the pieces and putting them back together again. </div>
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-48708196863964673512014-08-29T16:50:00.001+08:002014-08-29T16:50:34.847+08:00Fashion Flashback<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
Fixing my blog, I got into reminiscing and ended up going through my old blog as missdonata. Oh how I miss the life she had and the outfits she wore. That person seemed so put together and took chances on her outfits more! I have compiled some of my faves from the year that was -- 2011! HAHA Cannot believe that was 3 YEARS AGO! So interesting to see my style choices then and how up to now I hold certain <i>style philosophies</i> to heart. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Rarely would you see me in pants! BUT surprise! I have 3 sets of those in this series! Remembering the hey day of blazers and how it can easily amp up a rather simple outfit!</span></div>
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-16993030352152446512014-08-27T18:06:00.000+08:002014-08-28T16:31:03.547+08:00Of Rainbows and Sunshine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-55024114919116244482014-08-26T15:07:00.000+08:002014-08-26T15:07:10.337+08:00Getting to Know You<div style="text-align: justify;">
Oh Lila I am so happy to be getting to know you more and more. My worries have dissipated as I understand your ways and learned your strengths. You see, I have been worried ever since you were born, much smaller than your sister. I have distressed and tormented over you not hitting your milestones at the same pace as her. Even a 2 week difference was enough to scare me. However, I see YOU so clearly now, your different way of interacting with the world, I have begun to appreciate.</div>
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You see, Lila is quite a handful, my feisty little one. She is the one who runs around climbing everything, throwing things and laughing over hurting you. Although to be fair Sandra does those things too but Lila just does it more - much more!<br />
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Despite these things, what I used to worry about more, are again the milestones. Sandra just seemed to get there faster. I guess there is truly a blessing in everything. When I lost my yaya and started spending time with them 24/7, I was able to observe even more closely how Lila is. I think it also happened in a crucial time wherein they have developed their personalities more for me to see the change. I saw how she is able to focus if given the chance. She was able to finish our alphabet puzzles on her own without getting up to do something mid-way. She is also adept to painting and again filled her paper until she is done. So I realized then her love for art and her ability to stay on task.<br />
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However, what really moved me is seeing how she shows her emotions. She chooses well and is very honest. If at times she does not feel like it, you won't be able to force her to hug or kiss you unlike Sandra who knows too well how she is supposed to act. However is she feels like it, she will shower you with kisses! She is awfully loyal to her sister too. Whenever Sandra is "punished" and made to stand on the wall, she will be right next to her.<br />
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-64214488185676958452014-08-26T13:48:00.002+08:002014-08-26T13:51:41.483+08:00Neoprene Blooms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am such a sucker for blooms especially now that they have gone through an upgrade! I have rekindled my love for them as they took on their new form, being as graphic and bold as can be, lending them such an edgy vibe. This top was purchased for my store but I cannot help keep one for myself! It was such a struggle though since as the trend on blouses now dictates - everything is so much shorter! I for one cannot sport anything cropped! My solution is pairing it with this flounce skirt since you can easily wear this high waisted! Bonus points on how this flirty hemline balances the boxy cut of the blouse! Full on neoprene on neoprene on a Sunday! </div>
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-74756113488557457292014-08-23T14:57:00.002+08:002014-08-26T13:52:14.781+08:00Always a Favorite<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I am at the part of parenting where it is more than just keeping my girls alive, but shaping them into beautiful little persons. Wherein there is no longer a template, a how-to and clear list of things to do. Everything now is based on what values I hold dear and how I effectively pass this on to my children and maybe even improve them. I AM SCARED.<br />
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We have now reached the point wherein my words are no longer the only ones they mimic but my actions too. Apart from me revelling in how greatly different my girls are, each picking up a different set of manners from me, I am also scared of letting my short comings shine through.<br />
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They have started with the little things like copying how I pluck and giving each other massages!! Hilarious at times but sometimes I worry. They stare at the mirror like I do after dressing up and insists on putting make-up too! Too soon my girls - not yet! First I want you to see how beautiful you are sans the frivolities. I want them to see this is not what is truly important! I know the day will come when they will understand. I know I have to shrug off my worries and enjoy these silly moments. But of course that nagging feeling will always be there. I saw this quote once that says "Be the person you want your child to be". Bring on the much needed reflections. They are the best motivation there will ever be. </div>
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I have this theory that I have been nursing in my head for quite awhile. I have seen it work with my eldest and waiting if it will hold true for my girls as well. I am glad to say this theory has been re-affirmed by all my 3 kids yesterday! Yes! In one day! So anyway, let me just come out and say what it is. So you know how when you read articles about milestones and when your baby should be reaching them? And then at the end they will say every baby is different blah blah blah and assures you that it is ok if your baby hasn't done this or that yet. Well I have taken that part to heart. HAHA I do not believe in putting pressures on my children. That every milestone should be on the dot as to what the books say. Sometimes they are advance and sometimes behind. BUT THAT IS REALLY OK. More so now that Sandra and Lila are not hitting the same milestones at the same time. It can be a cause of worry. But what good will it do if I push the other just because I compared her with her sister? Right? </div>
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I haven't been rigidly teaching my girls their alphabet and numbers yet. Although I must admit I second guessed my belief on that one for awhile. Anyway last night the two were not cooperating with me at all! I usually do a countdown which works with my eldest all the time. I just tried, maybe, they would get it too. BUT to my surprise - when I said 1 they answered in chorus 2! Then alternating with me! What the?! I forgot that I was seriously mad already. It was so funny! What a great surprise! So really they absorb these things without us having to drill it in them. They are too young to understand these concepts anyway. However they will show you that they are ready to LEARN so take their cue and fill their brains up! </div>
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Another incident happened with my eldest earlier that day. We went ice skating for the 2nd time and he learned to skate on his own! He is 7, so that might not be such an impressive feat if you do not personally know my son. This little guy, for some weird reason has turned out to be an overly cautious one. He is not up to taking risks if he knows there is a possibility getting hurt. He always holds my hand when we walk around the mall especially on escalators, he does not run in the parking lot more so in the street. He sticks close by when we are out. He does not like roller coasters. When he was younger he cries when we swim, he does not go on slides or jumps off things. And the list goes on... So when yesterday he let go of my hand and skated on his own I was jumping for joy. He also recently just learned to swim by himself floating and dog paddle-ing. This boy who clutches on my hand for support all the time - let go. I was so proud of him and I think I heard his message loud and clear! He is letting me know he is ready to take on things and be more adventurous. I cannot be any happier!!! </div>
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Oh how time flies... and I am scared to forget how you both are right now as you turn 2. </div>
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You girls are so beautiful inside and out and I take much pride and joy watching you grow into great individuals.</div>
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You are warm and friendly, have an easy smile that you give to us all and a strong low laugh that surprises me every time I hear it. You have taken into your role as an Ate to Lila so seriously, so early, without us imposing that role upon you. It is so endearing watching you pacify her, give in to her wants as soon as she cries and let go of whatever it is you are holding that she is grabbing from you. Thank you for being so easy to handle, sleeping through the night and just being chill as you are. It is amazing how your mind works too. You have now come to name animals, lion being among the first ones. I once found you on your own with an animal book pointing at each and naming them. You enjoy building using legos and blocks and solving the wooden puzzles. You have started I find it so cute how you crinkle your nose and show all your teeth forming that wide grin you give with matching head tilt. The way you purse your lips when you kiss is forever in my mind. </div>
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You are my feisty little one. Your smile dazzles me and everyone else you decide to reward with it. You have such an adventurous spirit, finding ways to climb up chairs and everywhere else then jumping off them. You are obsessed with baby wipes and wiping your face clean then every surface you can get to. You are always up to something and we run trying to catch up to you. You love to dance and sing its beautiful how you entertain us all. I find you loving books now too and asking me to read them over and over. I love how you grab my face refusing to let me leave your side and kiss me hard, the way you keep shoving your face in my tummy or sometimes even on my leg is pretty amusing. </div>
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I also want to tell you how you both are so responsible at this age. I am watching you now trying to fix your own bed, placing the pillows, laying down the covers. I am thankful too with how early you both started following long instructions and commands. Truly a big help to momma. I am so grateful of the times when you show your love for your Kuya and for one another. When you hug him when he cries or each other. I love watching you in each other's presence, content with the company and at ease. Sometimes even quiet. This balances how you both are most often super <i>kulit</i> and <i>magulo! </i>How you have this endless fascination with pouring alcohol, wrapping chargers around your necks and playing with sockets. How you both love to keep washing your hands and splashing water all over. How you -Lila, loves playing with powder, putting it all over yourself and then dumping it on the floor. Same goes for Sandra but her product of choice is lotion instead. How you find it funny when someone goes ow, ouch or <i>aray</i>, when someone hits something or falls over. A real head scratcher that one. How you both are just simply a lot to handle since there are two of you. It is extremely overwhelming but amusing to say the least.</div>
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You have now started taking much interest with mom's make-up and my shoes. Very sad for my broken compact and smushed lipsticks but nonetheless am happy. You both get overly excited at the thought of dressing up also. Too excited actually that sometimes you tend to remove your clothes at the wrong time? Although this happened once followed by you Sandra saying pupu and when I brought you to the toilet you did do it there! YAY for letting me know you are ready for potty training. You are both getting your key words in too, Sandra more than you Lila. I think you are holding out on us Lils and I cannot wait for you to surprise us! Like that day when you held up a Boggle letter and screamed "A" and you were right! I will forever be happy to hear you express your "thank you's", "good night's", "borrow's", "fix's" and even when you scream "MINE". You have gotten that practice of repeating everything you hear so we better watch out. Since now you Sandra have gotten my expression "Oh crap". You say it every time you get your hand stuck and can't put it through the arm hole properly. And you Lila have said "Oh My God" around twice already!<br />
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I will forever remember playing "ring around the rosy" with the both of you and with Kuya. Laughing when we get to the part where we all fall down. It will never stop to be amusing whenever you hum the theme song of Universal Studios before a movie starts. Or when Sandra attempts to copy Lila and try to cross her arms over her chest and fails. I will not get over how when Daddy and I hug you both squish yourself in between. You are our princesses. We love you both so much!<br />
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Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-38962574040335789842014-05-14T17:27:00.000+08:002014-08-21T20:14:52.127+08:00Mother's Day Musings<div style="text-align: justify;">
My friend gave me the perfect Mother's Day greeting in a form of an article imparting the "latest parenting method". It had come to me at just the right time as I have been recently harbouring thoughts that really should not have been entertained in the first place. Coming from a 5 day business trip sans the kiddos, I was at my lowest low. I was tired and not feeling the spirit of mom's day at all. I have led myself to fall into a pity trap. I blame it on our current generation that is so immersed in social media wherein we get a sneak peek of how the other person lives so easily. How effortless it is now to share moments and achievements to our network. Though we can argue that this can be a good thing. We learn a lot from what others share if we follow the right people. However, how easy also to compare lifestyles which may take a wrong turn into jealousy and resentment. A horrible horrible thing. I for one have been vulnerable to such recently. I hate it. It is the worst feeling. I follow moms that seem to have a hand on it all - the experts, the supermoms. So easy to let you feel that you are not doing it right... So really this message cannot come at the best time. At the moment when moms are being glorified for a stellar job, I was sulking at the thought that maybe I am not doing enough. The message cannot be any clearer. </div>
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<i>Yes, using the CTFD method, youâll find the pressure lifted and realize your child loves you no matter what, even if theyâve yet to master the alphabet. Youâll also learn that whether or not youâre the best parent in the world, as long as you love your child, theyâll think you are and thatâs what matters.</i></div>
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Oh how we put pressure on ourselves as mothers. So hard on ourselves especially when it has anything to do with our children. But really I should just CALM THE F*CK DOWN! I am not perfect and that is ok. I do NOT have the answers to everything, smart tips and tricks and expert advises. All I have are personal moments that are ruled by how I love them. And really there is no one clearer rule except to just LOVE them. Everything else will follow. I am all for raising unique individuals and clearly the only way to do that is mess them up a bit right? My imperfections will make them beautiful characters. It will make them MINE. </div>
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<i>Hey Roman we are so excited for you to come out! We cannot wait to meet you! Mommy Mara is already so anxious going pass the 40 week mark and so are all your ninangs!!! </i></div>
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This little guy is so lucky to have so many Titos and Titas waiting to spoil him. Mara's baby shower is the biggest one yet haha So for that we had to find a venue to fit all their guests! So lucky that they are friends with Niki Sambile, the owner of Cafe14Four which provided the perfect setting for this affair. We got a fabulous package that included use of the space, scrumptious and filling merienda, a DIY S'mores station and Lemonade Stand. </div>
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Mara wanted a hint of blues,teal, gray and white and we accompanied it with small elements of the 'stache! Our friend Barbie did the hosting and games and also came up with our # for the day which was "lilmanroman" so apt!<br />
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<br />Donata Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720183884997146633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7784071854325086660.post-82019531024511405262014-05-06T10:21:00.002+08:002014-08-21T20:31:18.292+08:00 Arm Candies!!!<div style="text-align: justify;">
Pearls + watch + citrine necklace has been a boring combo I have been sporting for quite awhile now. I am just glad that these arm candies has pulled me out of my accessory rut (that I keep falling into)! </div>
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1. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LalaGarciaMANILA.ph">Lala Garcia MNL</a> boasts of using semi-precious stones and crystals that goes for a fun and quirky design! My current faves are her bohippie and newest line - gypsyglam collection!!!</div>
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2. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wearmauve">Wearmauve </a> not only brings it trendy and eye catching accessories but this great MANTRA bracelets that reminds you to sport good vibes all day in yummy pastel and bold hues!</div>
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I have tried on 3 different combos and its as if the possibilities are endless haha. I love how they contradict yet compliment each other, my Mantras and cruciani gives a chill vibe while my crystals hikes it up a notch! It is such a gypsy glam* moment on my arms! haha</div>
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I have often regaled about this perk in my posts as it is quite the obvious one to notice right? I also love how the article stated that your twins will not automatically WANT to share but would know the concept of sharing. "A forced consciousness that the world does not revolve around them" This is so true! I have broken numerous fights that resulted from wanting the same thing. ( Usually its the Ipad, you will not get me to buy them one of each of that ). But I know for a fact that they are also keenly aware of the concept of the other. How, you say, do I notice with my almost two year olds? Well there will be times when one would be extra fussy and clingy with me. I hold my gaze with the other as my way of assuring her that I am with her too. And I would see the understanding there. I SWEAR IT. She would wait her turn as if understanding that her sister needs me more now. </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">This is my favorite of all!!! I get to marvel at their uniqueness and wonder in amazement on how this can be! It is as if I am witnessing a miracle every single day! They also go on to state that we parents realize that what our children does is "hard-wired". Something inherent to them already that we had no hand in. They are just simply unique in their own! It is simply beautiful!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">I have now the reason to say NO! The least favorite of perks especially of my husband but it is true. It is just not as easy to carry around two babies everywhere meaning we also have to accept that there will be times when we cannot make it to all events! This was where much of my sadness comes from. I have been so down since I see families taking trips everywhere with their babies. I was quick to realize that it will simply not happen for us just yet. Soo off to no. 7</span></div>
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So until I have completely accomplished such, I will not be saddened by the fact that my twins are more homebound than others. It is true though that slowly but surely I am finding myself not quick to scream and get mad. I am learning to let some things go, a spill here , a broken toy there. You just pick your battles and it will be fine. </div>
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I think I will often be writing about my tales of mommahood of twins and how extremely blessed I am. I am sorry for this is, if sometimes it will be in your face. It is just that - we are often (as a parent/parents of multiples) tired, over wrought and maybe on our wits ends - so allow as to bask in this glow and be reminded too. That there are of course so many things to be grateful for - times two even! </div>
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