All Stars

I am so excited to see Don and Julia wear this together. I like that Julia is turning out to be a daddy's girl. I hope they grow close together.. the kind of relationship I never had with my dad while growing up.

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Pregnant Again?!

Oh no, I am not pregnant again.  I just look pregnant.

To get back to my pre-pregnant weight as soon as possible was part of the plan.  Five months after my cesarean delivery, its all that is... a plan.

I hate exercising.  But, oh, I attempted several times to make it part of my routine.  You see, about 10 years ago, I hired myself a badminton coach.  Together with 3 of my friends, we traveled from Makati to Paranaque just to learn the sport.  The outfits were too cute but my interest lasted just 3 months.

Then I tried hitting the gym.  I boldly enrolled in Slimmers World in 2006.  Needless to say, that didn't work too.  I came up with every excuse not to exercise.  In the end, I realized it was all for show and wasted my hard-earned money.


Today, five months after my CS operation, my self esteem has been tarnished by my post partum belly.  From size small, I have jumped to a loud large.  I almost wanted to put a sign in my forehead "JUST GAVE BIRTH!".  Ooooohhh, I am so annoyed when I see glances (sometimes stares) from people who can't tell if your pregnant or just plain fat!  Though I have finally moved my pre-pregnant clothes out of my closet, I wanted to be small again.  Small means healthy and confident.  I do not want to be typecasted with women who after giving birth has lost the vigor to look and feel good inside out.

After hearing countless comments that I am fat and I look like I'm pregnant again, I will commit to Forma.  Forma is a unique technique that combines pilates, yoga and dance.  I attended my first class last Tuesday and believe me, it awakened muscles in areas that I didn't even know existed!  I am definitely sore now, even after 2 days.  But I will come back later and take the 4x4 challenge.  I can do this!

Plana Forma is located at 6F Jecoprime Building, 20th Drive, McKinley Business Park, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
http://www.forma-asia.com/

Sundays

Julia doesn't go out often because Don and I work from Monday - Saturday.  We always tell her that Sunday is her day. 

Our Sunday routine is simple.  We wake up early and bring Julia to UP Diliman.  She loves to embrace her dad as they stroll the UP Academic Oval.  UP is runner-biker-family friendly during Sundays.  They close a portion of the oval for runners and bikers.  They also open the sunken garden for family picnics and get togethers... for free!

Julia at 3 months, strolling in UP Diliman with Daddy.

Just recently, we re-discovered a beautiful park where we can bring Julia.  Fort Santiago at Intramuros, Manila.  Re-discovered because Don and I used to go there before when we wanted a quiet, cheap date.  We would buy McDonald's and stay there for 2-3 hours.  Anyway, we went there and Julia couldn't stop giggling.   Her eyes were everywhere!  The trees, flowers and landscape are beautiful!  Just pay P75.00 at the entrance and you may already enjoy the park.

Though we bring her to the mall, we want her to appreciate the simple things in life...  fresh air, beautiful trees and flowers and more importantly, to spend quality time with family.  I have seen families together at malls, couple on their mobile phones all the time while the children are busy with their PSP or iPad.  Quality time with family is not all about being physically together.  Its about doing things together and communicating. 

Going back to Sunday routine..  after UP Diliman, we go home to prepare for church.  We attend the 2pm service at Victory Fort.  Even at a young age, we want Julia to know God.  As Christians, we want her to be close to our Father.  

Julia is part of the Victory Kid's Ministry at 1 month old.

How we spend the rest of the day depends on what we feel like doing.  We sometimes visit family and friends, do some errands (paying bills, grocery, etc.) or just stay home as long as we are together.

A lot of friends tell us that we should enjoy our time with Julia while she is young.  Kids grow up fast and before we know it, she'll be old enough to make her own decisions.  Don and I are honestly scared.  We worry about the kind of friends she will hang out with, the type of sports or hobby she will engage in, the course she will take in college, the list is endless. 

Until that day finally comes, Don and I will make sure that we build the right foundation for her to grow up as good Christian.