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Domesticated

I feel proud of myself. I opened the laptop but before I do my thing, I remember to iron Ayex’s school uniforms. Yes, I iron clothes now but just her uniforms. Hahaha!

Aside from that, here are the other things I did since Ate Yam left for her vacation.

  • cleaned the bathroom
  • cleaned the windows
  • swept the floor
  • cooked food
  • washed the dishes
  • washed Maxyn’s soaked undies
  • changed linens

These may be small and regular things for others but for me, these are achievements since I do not really do them before when I was still working outside home, full-time. So yeah, I am proud of myself. But I really hope we find a helper soon.

Christmas is Nearing

In this country where I live in, Christmas time officially starts at the onset of -BER months, which is September. Noticeably, traffic becomes heavier and the malls become more crowded. And during these months, my belief that my country is not poor becomes stronger because everyone seems to be very busy looking for that perfect christmas gifts 2011 for their loved ones. If we go to the mall at this time of the year, parking slots are scarce, even if we go at lunch time, just two hours after the mall opening.

I am just glad that technology made its way. Secure online shopping can be done to avoid traffic, long lines in the cashier, rubbing elbows with other shoppers, and even missing kids in a crowded place. The choices are huge and delivery of gifts can be customized, what more could I ask for?

I should really finish my list, work more for the moolah then start shopping.

Helper Hunting Again

Yes, we are looking for a helper again. If you know someone who is interested, please let me know ASAP. Thank you!

Unfortunately, Ate Meriam will not be able to come back on September 10. She is really looking forward to it as well as Ayex. It is hard to pacify Ayex when she starts with her drama and keeps on saying Mommy alam mo miss ko na si Lola Meriam. or Mommy alam mo nalulungkot ako kasi gusto ko na nga umuwi si Lola Meriam. I swear, I hate it when she starts with that in the evening before bedtime.

Ate Meriam had an almost serious health issue and needs to rest for now. As much as I want her back, I do not want to compromise her and our kids’ safety. Ayex still keeps on asking if it is already September 10 the following day so I tried explaining to her already that Lola Meriam will not come back on time. She hardly listened to me so I am waiting for her to ask again. It will be a feat I am sure but we do not have so much of a choice.

My prayers for now are: may Lola Meriam fully recover so she can come back in time for the next baby (maybe early 2013), may Ayex understand this, may we find a new helper soon and finally, may I have more powers to take care of the kids. Help me pray too, will you?