LeapFrog Letter Factory Phonics Product Review
Gab is learning the alphabet. And I have been looking for a product that will make learning his ABCs enjoyable as from my iPad. A trip to the toy store today got me buying a new release from LeapFrog...
View ArticleGab Learns his ABCs
With the right exposure and timing, Gab eventually learned his ABCs. Que arrived home from work while Gab was playing with his alphabet flashcards. Que asked Gab the letters in random while I took a...
View ArticleGab is a Hungry Angel Gabriel
It’s Trick or Treat at Quennie’s office and kids were invited to a Costume Party. We have been thinking about Gab’s costume and decided to dress him up as an angel. With his natural curly hair, he’d...
View ArticleVideo – Ayala Triangle The Enchanting Light and Sound Show 2012
Ayala Triangle Gardens again staged the annual Lights & Sound Show by award winning lighting designer Voltaire de Jesus and musical composers from Liquid Post, Mikey Amistoso and Jazz Nicholas. For...
View ArticleVideo – Gab Says His Prayers in Sign Language
We finally got a good video of Gab while he was praying. We taught him his prayer through sign language and he was quick to learn most of the words. Below is the short prayer we taught him. He has a...
View ArticleGab Gets His First Haircut
I kept on insisting that Gab needs his haircut. I got Quennie and Gab cornered last Sunday. We had nothing to do in the afternoon so a trip to the mall was agreed. We were worried that Gab might create...
View ArticleRomantic Breakfast for Quennie’s Birthday
For Quennie’s Birthday, I decided to surprise her with a romantic breakfast. I bought the ingredients the day before and tried to hide them inside the fridge. When Quennie was already asleep, I...
View ArticleI am a Baby Muffin Yo!
His complete name is Alfonso Gabriel. We call him Gab. But he calls himself Baby Muffin. I can’t remember how it started but Baby Muffin was something he just created for himself. Maybe he got it from...
View ArticleGab Turns 3!
It’s been another year and Gab is now Three Years Old. I just love watching him grow. It’s been a great year. We are happy that he hasn’t been the terrible two that usually comes with his age. But...
View ArticleGab’s First Treasure Hunt
At age three, Gab can read. But can he understand what he is actually reading? I was about to find out with a fun treasure hunt! Technically, this is not Gab’s first treasure hunt. It’s the second...
View ArticleGab and Blue Strider
Gab finally gets his first bike. It’s a balance bike. It’s his personal request that is should be color blue. Meet Blue Strider. First, I have to rant. My father bought me a bike but with a...
View ArticleTeaching Gab to Bike Without Really Teaching
Two weeks after Gab got his Strider Balance Bike, he has found his balance and glides beautifully on his bike. He’s getting faster and looks ready for a race. Balance Bikes have no trainer wheels...
View Article8 Things to Know Before Going to Siem Reap
I have been to Cambodia last August to join the Angkor Empire Marathon. Running is my reason to travel and after knowing about the new marathon event in Siem Reap, I booked my tickets right away....
View ArticleIs it dirty Gab?
Kids love ice cream. But what about dirty ice cream? When Gab was first offered some dirty ice cream by her aunt, he declined to buy one from the sorbetero. We were not around at that time so we were...
View ArticleGab turns 4 years old
Gab turns four! Gone are the years for Gab as a terrible three and a terrible two but I think there should be an equiavalent for four year olds. This is Gab at Four. Gab weighs 14 kilos. Very little...
View ArticleRegret vs Guilt
When you feel bad for the things you didn't do, that's REGRET. When you feel bad for the things you did do, that's GUILT. If you need to choose between the two, choose REGRET. The feeling of regret is...
View ArticleThankful for 2018
I was asked to share my testimony in church. What am I thankful for this year? I shared about the perks and uncertainties of a freelancer. Being a freelancer, I am my own boss. I dictate my own time. I...
View ArticleDaddy Diary – December 2018
1. Fitness Diary. December is always a challenge to stay fit. There are more opportunities for food than for a workout. But I signed up for a gym and I was able to run several miles for December. I...
View ArticleBack At Negative One
I just had my fitness assessment at the gym. I was not happy. Most of the metrics were within the normal range. A few were out of range but they were near the borderline. What made me sad was when I...
View ArticleGab at 8
Gab is now 8 years old !!! What?!?! This has been a level-up year. It has been an exciting year while learning new things with Gab. He insists he is no longer a baby. I agree he has grown a lot and has...
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