Hooray to Baby Zy's School Test Grades!

Mommy Ybeth on bragging-mode! I'm so ecstatic about Baby Zy's early achievments. Academe-wise, 2009 was a very bright year for my son. He won 1st runner-up on a dance competition even though he was the youngest contestant. Since he entered primary education class, he maintained being on the top 3 class standing. Last week was another goodnews as my mom called me dictating my son's grades on his recent 3rd periodical exams:

computer - 96%
science - 95%
math - 100%
filipino - 90%
english - 97%
social studies - 98%

Ehem, ehem! Reminding you guys that I'm the mommy ok? Hehe... Kidding aside, I'm so proud of you my son. I promise to strive harder to give you the best life possible. I love you very much...


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One liners...

ONE LINER RAVES...

Mommy Ybeth loves Baby Zyrus very much!

Hooray to Baby Zy’s high grades.

Clap, clap to mother and son bonding via phonecalls and internet chats.

18 months and stronger. Thank God for 11. *wink*

Loving anything and everything related to my man.

Thank God for real friends – home parties, cocktail night-out, bar hopping and bbq parties never become this fun!

ONE LINER RANTS...

Pathetic are those people who make up invented stories just for them to look good even at the expense of an innocent victim.

Narrow-minded are those people who believe gossips without even analyzing facts and checking if the those rumors are indeed true.

Narrow-minded people become hopelessly gruesome people when they started to spread the same gossips.

Blessed the soul of those people who are befriending you in front and backstabbing you when you are not around anymore.
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Plastic people = two-faced people

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Happy Birthday To Me!!!!!

Happy birthday to me…
Happy birthday to me…
Happy birthday, happy birthday…
Happy birthday to me!

As the saying goes, another year older is another year wiser. Mommy Ybeth just turned 32. Whoa!!!! Thanks for the greeting guys! Those calls, sms, offline chat messages and facebook greetings means a lot to me. Sharing to you how most of the people dear to my heart made my birthday very special…

BABY ZYRUS AND MY FAMILY:

November 22/ Sunday night - I was busy packing my stuff as I have an early flight to Singapore 6am the next day when my room light died. I went out and saw my Mom.

Mom: oh, black-out!
Me: if black-out, then why Alexander’s room has lights?
Mom: will check, let’s go down.

I was taking down the stairs when my whole family, especially my one and only son started to loudly sang happy birthday while the only source of light was my cake candle (I think they imitate what I did to Baby Zyrus last bbq/camping party. Hehe…) I was really surprise as I never saw that mango cream cake in the fridge thar morning.

Me: wow! when you bought the cake?
Mom: i asked sharon (my sister-in-law) to buy one when you instructed her to buy some stuff for you yesterday. you notice your money change got smaller than the total bill? because you technically bought the cake too.
Me lol! (it’s ok, at least the thought was there. hehe…)

Thanks Baby Zy, Mama, Alexander, Mac, AC and Linggit! I love you all! In this family lies my comfort zone, we are just simply perfect and intact together!

MY MAN:

November 23/ Monday – Spent this entire day with the most important person in my life outside my family. Carrying a rose bouquet and mini-black forest when he arrived, I gave him a tight kiss back. After few exchange of stories and quality time together, we headed to Kenko Spa Esplanade for a relaxing 45minutes foot reflexology and head/shoulder massage. Then he surprise me with a dinner and cocktail at 70th floor Equinox The Stamford Swisssotel. I was very impress not because of his restaurant choice as I know he can very well take me to the finest and most elegant places around, but I was mostly touched upon knowing that he made prior arrangement and reservation. Imagining my man researching where to take me and calling/ sending booking emails makes me feel proud I’m his girl. Ordered martini for him and dry red wine for me. We were eating our main course of potato sausage and roasted family bird when the surprise cake arrived. This one I was totally clueless as I never expected a cake, love it Baby! After dinner we went for little city strolling then catch a cab to home. I was typing an sms for him when a message from him came (goes without saying that we are doing the same thing at the same time).

My man’s sms: hope you like it mahal. love you and happy birthday.
My sms: everything was perfect babe. thanks for making me very happy on my birthday. love you!

Then he called and we spend another 10minutes talking and saying our long good night. (I was typing this part of my blog when he called and I told him I will write our November 23rd memories. Then he told me that there’s no pictures to support my story - it's ok Babe. If someone will question me, I’ll borrow your credit card bill then I’ll slap to them. Hahaha!)

I will never forget what you did Babe. Love you a lot! Looking forward to our own Christmas and New year celebration.

MY OFFICE FAMILY:

November 24/ Tuesday – Blow my birthday candle for the 3rd time. Thanks guys! You know I consider you all as my Singapore family (not to mention Madam as my Singapore Mom. Hehe)

MY FRIENDS:

November 24/ Tuesday - Rica and the whole gang – Western food dinner treat at Café Cartel Plaza Singapura. Special mention to you Aman, thanks for the birthday coffee and lovely gift by the way.

November 25/ Wednesday - Old guillemard housemates – Seafood dinner at kallang. Let’s go back there guys, the black pepper crab rocks!

November 29/ Sunday – Mommies friends and their families – Organized a McDonalds kiddie party so all the kids can enjoy. Thanks for all your gifts to Baby Zyrus.

November 22/ Sunday – All my Philippine-based friends – Thanks for coming to Baby Zy’s birthday party. We will schedule night-out party on my next month vacation. See you all!

Yes, I’m already 32 – totally out of calendar. It’s ok, nothing to worry at all as age is just a number. I have a very smart son… I have a supportive family… I have a stable and financially rewarding career… I have my man who’s making me feel loved and special for the past 16months… and lastly, I still have a 36-25-36 vital statistic. Hahaha! So nothing to feel bitter about. At 32, I know I'm definetely luckier, happier and more fulfilled than some people younger than me. Hehe...

Baby Zy's 6th Disney Cars Birthday Party

After 4 months of planning, Zyrus' 6th birthday party finally ended. It was a big success I should say, with lots of happy memories for me and my son. Official photos will be release within 2 weeks time. Just sharing to you summarized photo story of what transpired on that very special day.

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Party Details:

function room entrance with personalized welcome banner

the huge stage area

personalized disney cars cakes and cupcakes

party lootbags and game prizes

the venue - seating capacity was 150

disney cars personalized table centerpiece

the candy pinata

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The Birthday Boy with the people who love him dearly:

me and my son at the hotel lobby

my one and only son before all the guest arrives

ready to welcome all the guest

mommy ybeth and baby zy playing with the balloons

we all love baby zyrus very much!

with the guest

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Party proper details:

party about to start

kiddie games started

then next is the games for adult and young-at-heart. hehe...

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first main event was the ventriloquism. my party host was too good on this!

zyrus love ventriloquism

next was the interactive puppet show. kids enjoyed this alot!

baby zy got very excited when barney pop-up!

kids listening to the lessons of the puppet show

baby zy's dance number was a big hit!!! =)

eating time

kids were all eyes at the magic show

baby zy enjoying the magic show

pulling of candies from the pinata

kids singing happy birthday song now

confetti after candle blowing ceremony

giving of party souvenir lootbags

mama lola giving message to baby zy

baby zy is so excited to open all his gifts

party ended and my son was very happy

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Love you very much my son! Will do whatever it takes to make you happy. Mommy Ybeth can't wait to plan for your 7th Naruto-themed party.

My Top 3 Baby Zy!

As young as he is, Zyrus is not so serious about formal studies. Me and his Mama Lola are both not strict in his academe. He can skip class if he weren't able to wake up on time.. he can skip tutorial session if he feels lazy... he can go straight to playing computer games after going back from school... Me and my mom believes that on top of everything, my son needs to enjoy his childhood years so no pressure on reading books or memorizing tons of formal lectures.

That's why imagine my suprise when I found out that my son got the top 3 spot for the whole class standing. With less effort, my son reach 90.06% average grade (just .64% away from the lead top 1)- so how much more if he is really focus on it? Well, it's expected anyway. I'm his mommy remember? Hahaha!

Love you Baby Zy! Mommy's very, very proud having you...

All I Ask Of You....

No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm and calm you...

Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you, beside you
To guard you and to guide you...

Then say you love me every winter morning
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
THAT'S ALL I ASK OF YOU

Let me be your shelter

Let me be your light

You're safe, no one will find you

Your fears are far behind you...

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All we need is freedom

A world that's warm and bright

And you always beside me

To hold me and to hide me...

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Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime

Let me lead you from your solitude

Say you need me with you, here beside you

Anywhere you go, let me go too

THAT'S ALL I ASK OF YOU

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Thank God I Have You Baby Zy...

Looking at my son's recent photos, it made me reminisce those days when I would think back of the decisions I made in the past. When I was so scared and doubtful if I was making the right choices. The future seemed so bleak, I didn't know what to expect or anticipate. But now, as I am in the future of then, I am very much smiling. It's one of those times when I think about how I managed to get to where I am now. Since I become a mom, life hasn't quite been this good... and it's only going to get better.

Thank God for having Baby Zyrus. He is my pillar of strenght... My source of inspiration... My world... You my Son brought me to so much happiness... I love you very much!

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Cub Scout Baby Zyrus

Boy scout is for big boys... Cub scout is for little big boys. And yeah oh yeah, Baby Zyrus is a certified Cab Scout. He is soooo into it that everytime he roam around our home he will always say "left, right, left, right, left, right, left", march-style walk mode always. Whew! Also, he keeps on saying that he will give me a grand salute when I go back Manila on November. Imagine how sweet the gesture will be. My son plans to give honor to me, can't wait! Hehe...




Mommy Ybeth: so what do you do every cab scout gathering?
Baby Zy: so many things mommy but you know what I love most?
Mommy Ybeth: what mahal?
Baby Zy: unlimited coke in can every breaktime!
Mommy Ybeth: lol!



Baby Zy: i'm a cub scout mommy, should be ready to help someone always.
Mommy Ybeth: right mahal. very good my son!
Baby Zy: so mommy can i bring beggars to our home and feed them?
Mommy Ybeth: ah... ah... (not sure how to answer actually)
Baby Zy: mommy?
Mommy Ybeth: hmm... still thinking mahal...
Baby Zy: it's ok mommy, don't answer anymore... i understand.
Mommy Ybeth: why you said that?
Baby Zy: because i asked the same question to our scout teacher and he can't answer also!
Mommy Ybeth: waaaaaaaaaaaaa!



Baby Zyrus: we do cub scout activities in a group mommy.
Mommy Ybeth: really? that nice. nice teammates?
Baby Zy: yes mommy. but thier nannies prettier than yaya (his nanny)
Mommy Ybeth: oh, don't bring that topic again and again...
(*history - he's been asking me since he was 4 years old why his nanny is not pretty and requesting me to replace her with a younger pleasing one. hehehe...)



Baby Zy: i also won the drawing activity mommy.
Mommy Ybeth: wow! you got any prize?
Baby Zy: yes mommy. very precious - chewing gum!
Mommy Ybeth: (really laugh hard on that answer) :D


On a serious note, he knows that cub scout should be society's role models and serves as an inspiration for others (adult and kids-alike). I'm so proud of you my son. You have been living to the cub scout principle even wayback when you were still inside my womb. In fact, I'm the very first person whom you did such a big help. You gave my life direction. You mold a better me. Your mere presense reminds me to strive hard for our future. I don't know where will I be without you. Been continously thanking God for letting me have a treasure in you. I love you very much Baby Zy! You mean everything to mommy.

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Wordless For My Man - Part 1

Ladies and gentelmen, it goes without saying that you'll all be seeing more of blog titles like this from now on. =)

Wordless for my Man... but photo captions allowed. Hehe... (wink!)

Baby, every "wordless for my man" article is for you. No words enough to express how happy am I with you so let our pictures speak for itself. Thanks for everything. Love you alot babe!

dinner in bed

home-cooked red sauce pasta and red wine - perfect!

thanks for the suprise babe. love it!

our last park night picnic was too good

our tent ready for the next camping. hehe...

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