The 2013 Highlights of my Life

I could not remember how many blogs I have started. As much as I want to maintain one, I don't know what kept me from continuing what I have started. When I reflect on what happened with my previous attempts, the only culprit to blame is my being Ningas-Kugon (Ang ningas kugon ay idioma na nangangahulugan ng mga gawain na sa una lang maganda o magaling. Ngunit kalaunan ay hindi na naitutuloy ang nasimulan)*. 

I guess it is but right that I give myself a moment to travel back in time. Here are the 2013 Highlights of my life:

1.) Pregnant with my second child. I was elated at the same time scared when we heard the news from the doctor. Since it was my second time, I knew already that this second pregnancy would not be so easy on us. By this period, the doctor told us that my pregnancy is very delicate. I have contracted a Sub-chronic Hemorrhage (SCH) or bleeding inside. I needed to take a 5-weeks leave at the office. 

2.) A not so wonderful event, Abel and Arielle got Varicella Virus also known as Chicken Pox. We all know that C. pox is very contagious and we were not aware that I was pregnant then. The doctor advised hubby to quarantine himself so he needed to stay with his parents in Tarlac.

3.) Andrea Marielle's Swimming Stunt - We enrolled Arielle to a 10-day swimming class at DLSU-D. She earned her first medal.

4.) First Day at School - First day at school is a one milestone achievement in one's life. I am proud momma saying that my Arielle is taking her first step to her journey one at a time.

4.) Alessandro Marius was Born - This brings over excitement to the family. I will share my Labor Story in a separate entry soon. Caring for the baby for the second time was as easy as breathing to me now. I can say that I am more mature and courageous to exercise my motherhood. 

5.) Due to my pregnancy, our trip to Boracay has been cancelled. No out of town trip for the family for the year 2013. But we have lots of side trips to the mall, to the grocery, to Tagaytay and everywhere.  These are all documented with the following photos:

 Arielle's first Hair Cut

Summer Lovin' @TGV House 

@Oasis Tanza 

Mall side trips 

Mother's Day Celebration@ Tagaytay

 Tagaytay Bonding

 Arielle joined her first Art Attack

Arielle's first Flores De Mayo as one of the Angels 

Play Station Bonding @Robinsons' Dasma

New Year's Celeb @Shakeys' NLEX

I am looking forward for a more productive, more happiness and family-bonding in 2014. My New Year's Resolutions are the following: 1.) Save! 2.) Blog! 3.) to be a more practical mother 4.) to learn how to drive 5.) to spend more quality time my boyfirend. 6.) lastly, to finish my MBA!

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