I got a gift card and thank you card from my director for teacher's appreciation with this poem about the best teachers
Some people believe that Friday the 13 is bad luck or unlucky and today is the Friday the 13 and I got unlucky, after having lunch with all my co-workers for our teachers’ appreciation at The Cheese cake Factory. AJ and I went to Valley Fair and bought a wallet for Joe as a Father’s day gift. After paying I put the wallet right away under AJ’s stroller before I could lose it then we walked around for one hour. When I started putting everything in the car, I noticed that the small bag where the wallet is wasn’t at the stroller. I was so mad at myself I couldn’t believe. It’s so painful thinking about it.
Every end of the school year our center is having a special closing program held at a church since we are Christian school. Each class prepares two songs from 2 years old class to my class the Pre-k. The graduating children wear graduation hat and other wear nicest outfits. The ceremony started by being introduced by our director. I gave a well unprepared speech not long but it was from the heart. Then I called each graduate by their first name to come up to the front. I handed each one their diploma or certificate of achievement and then the children sing their songs for the parents. We all sang “ You Are My Sun Shine” at the end of the ceremony. The parents all were snapping picture and also video taping. I was so proud of my kids. At the end of the program, we have a little party and the families all brought some dishes to share and the school provides drink. Another year past by and summer is just around the corners and we are ready for it.
I grabbed this tag from Roche to share more about me.
1. What do you want for your birthday?
I asked hubby last month if we could go to Disneyland. I was so happy when he said yes because it would be a double celebration for me and AJ . He is Sept. 1 and I am 5
2.Who will be your next kiss?
Supposed to be hubby but my Lil one is always with me so AJ would be the first and hubby would be the 2nd eheheheh
3. When was the last time you went to the mall?
Yesterday at Santana Row
4. Are you wearing socks right now?
Yes,
5. How did you spend your summer?
Summer is not here yet,but I am still planning what to do and I am also working
6. Have you been to the cinema in the last 5 days?
I don't remember, but we are planning to see Sex in the City soon
7. What was the last thing you had to drink?
water
8. What are you wearing right now?
Sweat shirt and sweat pants
9. What was your last purchase?
LV wallet and beauty supply
10. What was the last food you ate?
KFC chicken and rice
11. Who would be the person you call if you were up in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep?
The one and only hubby
12. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
Nope
13. Do you have a pet?
nope
14. What made you laugh in the last 5 days?
My baby AJ when he is making silly noise
15. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
Rome and PI
16. What is the last thing you purchased online?
I don’t remember it was long time ago
17. One thing you hate about yourself?
my stretch marks on my belly
18. Do you miss anyone?
Hubby when his out work and AJ when his at the day care even though I could visit him anytime I want
19. What are your plans for the day?
go to sleep early
20. Last person you msg’d?
Wrapshell to see if she would like to hang out with us at Santana Row on Sunday
21. Ever gone camping?
Nope
22. Are you a good student in school?
not really
23. What do you know about the (your) future?
I don’t know, just wait and see
24. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
Nope, I would love too, but I am allergic
25. Where is/are your best friend/s right now?
I have a lot of friends but Im not sure if I have one or maybe all of them
Now I am tagging everyone in my blog
AJ loves to take a bath in the sink and he enjoys playing with his toys in it then he discovered that he could splash the water with his hands. He would do it every bath time now that the counter and floor get soaking wet. I decided to take him in the shower with me to see if likes it or not and last night was his first time. He really loves it more than the bath and he wasn’t scared at all. The running water didn’t bother him even when he gets water on his eyes. He watched the running water down on his hand with a big smile on his face. He sat at the back of the tub with toys and I rinsed myself then sat down with him. I used a cup to rinse him off and we played for a couple of minutes. Taking a shower with your baby is a magnificent moment and it’s a great way for bonding. Before when I have to take my shower and nobody would watch him I put his rocking chair in the bathroom floor and talk or sing to him. The sound of the running water would make him happy and stay still on his chair that I could take a good shower. Now I could get a shower without having someone to watch him
Knowing that AJ is not afraid of the water is a good sign because in 2 weeks he has a swimming lesson at the YMCA and Joe will take him. I want my AJ to learn early and develop his comfort in the water. We are excited for him and I am sure he will love the swimming pool.
AJ seems to enjoy his first apple bite. Here’s some picture that I took to share what he could do now.
Today we went to Greek festival which we go there every year and this time with our little one who enjoyed the crowed of people and listening to the loud music. As always there were Greek band play tradition folk tunes as well as contemporary Greek music. There was demonstration Greek folk dance performed and there were free dancing under these tunes for anyone who likes to try. I enjoyed watching them. Greek festivals sell Greek artifacts that are imported from Greece, such as souvenirs, jewelry, pottery, little statues, posters, pictures, music, etc. But for hubby the best thing to do in the Greek Festival is to eat Greek food. 
Yesterday after work we drove up to Eureka. We left around 6:30 p.m. and arrived at 12:30 a.m. and now we are here. It was a long drive 6 hours. Today we watched the kinetic race with Joe’s friend up here then we went out for lunch afterwards. Here's some picture I took during the kinetic race. 
AJ was hurt today at the day care. A baby gate fell on him. He got scraped and bruised on his face. I felt so bad knowing my little one was on pain. I know all babies get hurts all the time no matter how safe and careful the day care and workers and this thing happens. As a preschool teacher I have witnesses a lot of little kids do get smashed and it mostly caused by another kid.
AJ’s teacher wrote an accident report explaining what happened. I know that she couldn’t prevent him from being hurt and I was confident that she cared enough to do anything she could do to prevent it. After work we went to see AJ’s doctor for check up if his ok. It was good to know that there’s nothing to worry. Im so proud of him because he still smiling as if there’s nothing bad happen to him. Here’s some picture taken in the hospital while waiting for his doctor.
It’s not even summer yet but it’s definitely heating up here in California. Lots of people go to local beaches and mall hopping to cool off and Im one of them. AJ and I with some friends were hanging out at Valley Fair Mall for a couple of days now where Air Conditioner is free. I like the weather just right the kind of weather where you could go to beach. When it is cold, I say I like hot weather. If I have to choose I would probably choose cold weather so then I can cover up and stay inside. I know that on the summer you could do a lot of stuff like wearing short, flipflop, swim wear and go to beach. But there’s some thing that I don’t like about summer. The hot weathers make me feel fidget, high electricity costs, and to shine to sleep long. For AJ’s first experience with the hot weather he seems he enjoyed crawling around inside the house without clothes on two nights in the row.
I will post his pictures when I get a chance.
Play can be especial important and rewarding. When AJ started to show interests in sights and sounds I was so excited that I put a lot of coloring and squeaking toys in front of him on his car set and slowly swinging back and fort for his eyes to see. He focused and watched the toys and didn’t lose sight of the toys for a long time. He was physical active before he was 3 months old. He likes to kick his legs as if he was pedaling and before he knows it he could grab his own little feet. He loves to play toys with music or things that make noise such as rattles and plastic.
AJ seems to be happy observing other kids who crawl and walks. By observing other kid’s AJ could pull himself up now on his crib and on a table. And also he tried to stand up by himself without help or hold onto something. As a first time mom I was amazed watching him getting bigger and stronger. I considered him right on target on physical developments
We know that a lot of restaurants will be crowded on Mother’s Day. Some people would call the restaurant and make a reservation and some would just show up. It was too late for us to make one. So, Joe and I make a plan to go to hometown buffet for brunch thought that it would be less crowded and the food would be ready when we are and that’s what we did. We went there for brunch. It was a little bit crowded and the line to get in was long. After the brunch we came home and relaxed for a while and then we went to a flea market. It was my idea to go there on mothers’ day because I have to buy an outfit for AJ’s baptismal this Sunday. We didn’t really look around because I was so tired. On the way home, I told Joe that it would be nice if I could take a nap when we get home. Joe just smiled at me. We got home and Joe took AJ out in the backyard and I was lying down on the coach and not even 10 minutes Joe called me to come out to join them. I came out and hang out, played with AJ and took pictures. And I finally went back in to take a nap and I did for 2 hours while the father and son still playing out in the backyard. I was so happy that Joe watched AJ and let me slept in. It wasn’t long enough but it was worth it.
Tag from Joy
4 Jobs I’ve had in my life
1. Teacher
2. Courtesy Clerk
3. Babysitter
4. Production Operator
4 Shows I’d DVR (Tivo)
1. One Tree Hill
2. Top Model
3. Gossip Girl
4. Survivor
4 Places I’ve Been
1. New York
2. Mexico
3. Oregon
4. Arizona
4 Favorite Foods
1. Filipino
2. Chinese
3. Thai food
4. Indian
Thanks for sharing Joy and now I would like to share this to my friends Losel and Noreen
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and it’s going to be my first. We don’t have plans yet, but it would be nice if hubby could watch AJ so that I could sleep in because he could hardly watch AJ and let me sleep in. I am not expecting a diamond from hubby as a gift but I would love to get an expensive purse heheeheh which is impossible. Honestly, it doesn’t matter what Joe will do or give. I just want him to show me appreciation for having AJ. It sucks to feel unappreciated
