excited over kid going to school soon

As a mom, I am so excited over the thought of my little girl going to school pretty soon. Seeing her first cousins are already in preparatory school, she is now just as excited as I am. She is so looking forward to wear a school uniform, to get to know other kids at school, as well as to study. This will have to wait sometime next year. However, I still have no idea which school she will go to. Right now, we're starting to save up for this next phase of her life - being a school girl! I and her father have been looking for ways to have extra income so that we can afford to send her to school without having to worry about expenses. I am just surprised to hear how expensive it is nowadays to send our child to school, especially if you choose to let her go to a private school. Anyway, whether she goes to a public or private school, I want to make sure she learns all there is to learn. Apart from other things, I will make sure she is properly guided academically.

Improving Our Kids' Moral Values

As parents, it is our responsibility to mold our children to become what we want them to be especially in terms of their morals and values. It is always our hope that they would grow up bringing with them the right manners, attitude and behavior that is both pleasing to God and the community in general. This is challenge for most of us parents because they do not only grow up with us and the environment we want them to be in, they also grow with other people in a community which can also contribute towards shaping who they can potentially become one day.

There are many ways that we can improve our kids' moral values but the most proven way is to be the best example for them. As they grow, children would emulate whatever they see and hear from us parents.However, it is already given that we are not perfect. There will be times when we fail to become the best example for them. In this case, we can still be an example for them if they see that we have corrected our mistakes and we let them understand the consequences of these mistakes.

the discomfort of heat in the home

It is seriously getting hot, sunny  and uncomfortable here nowadays. I could not bring myself to complain much about this, though, as some parts of the country are experiencing flood and rain. I am just so grateful that the problem with heat can be solved by taking a good cold shower and perhaps a thirst-quenching beverage. Not all the time, though, I must say. This is just a temporary solution because, after a few hours, heat and perspiration would already set in. Phew!

Dipdip is learning how to use the fan

Seeing how some prices of the best branded air conditioners have gone down after finding some current specials online, I told my husband that it's time to consider getting an air conditioner in our room and having it installed. We are still currently discussing about this, along with some plumbing issues in our home. You see, right now, we've temporarily moved to our in-laws' place because we've sought their help to keep watch of Dipdip (now 3+ years old) while we are working. Anyway, we're taking this as a chance to be able to improve our home while we are not occupying it on a regular basis for the moment.

With the hot temperature these days, husband and I both agreed that getting an air conditioner is already almost considered a necessity. An electric fan could not fully address our need to have a cool temperature and a comfortable sleep. I learned it's not that expensive to buy a good one. In fact, I found one website about air conditioning, heating and plumbing business that offers coupons to avail of the best discounts on purchase of HVAC items. If only, we can use these coupons here. Anyway, I just took advantage of their free money saving tips about plumbing and air conditioning.

I must admit, however, that we are still debating on getting an air conditioner because this can definitely increase consumption of electricity. A rise in electric consumption would definitely mean footing the cost of a high electricity bill. Of course, this expense can be justified when you reap the benefits of a  hypertension-free, comfortable and restful sleep.

I told my husband that when we would already decide to get one for our home, we'll just remember to regulate and limit our use, making sure to use it only when we're about to sleep or only when the heat feels like it's just too much to handle. Of course, we need to run the timer so that it would automatically turn off after a good few hours - just about the time when we're already in REM.

Okay, I just realized it's a Saturday. It's the perfect time to sit down and discuss these things to my husband.

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signs of kids in the house

How can you quickly tell if there are kids in the house even before you get to meet them? That's easy. Check out the walls and doors for some tell-tale signs. Stickers and more stickers of their favorite cartoon character - makes me wonder sometimes why they are so fond of them, as if I haven't passed that stage once. My mother-in-law has 3 grandkids of different ages. And this is how their door looks like now upon entering the house. :-)

she is a little grown-up

Time flies. Literally. My little girl is a little grown-up now. Each day she is showing signs that she wants to become independent. She wants to decide what to wear for the day - I thought I said these things a couple of times in this blog (excuse me my forgetful moments). Most of the time, she likes to wear a dress even when she's just at home. She also wants to eat on her own as she wants to show us that she already knows how to use the spoon for eating.

The list can go on. I am just amazed at her progress, although we still can't get her to drink milk from the glass or cup. LOL. Everyday, she tells me that she wants to go to school already; however, that would have to wait until next year as hubby and I are still saving up for the start of this new stage of her life.

Of course, she is also at this stage where she would love to own lots of toys. She wants to have toys from her favorite cartoon characters - from Winnie the Pooh to Dora (not necessarily in that order).

She got this from my aunt

Her latest obsession (I call it obsession because she'd been bugging me lately about this) are Barbie toys - from toy dolls down to toy cellphones and laptops. Actually, as long as she can see a picture of beautiful dolls, that's already Barbie to her. Good thing, I was able to get her a Barbie educational laptop online (from eBay) that didn't cost me much - I think it was more of a replica or something they call "Class A" - I am just not sure :-). Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of this new toy. Maybe on my next update.

Along with these developments, I'm happy she has already gotten over the fact that we have to leave for work on weekdays. Time was when my heart would break every time we would leave her to the care of my my very kind in-laws because her eyes and face were full of tears. It's funny and weird, though, because sometimes I would miss that moment. :-)

Indie Fashion Is Hot This Year

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Indie fashion is a very hot trend right now in the fashion world. My sister and I both love indie fashion because of the spring dresses that are lined up. They are very unique and comfortable.  If you want to look super hot this summer (and I don't mean from the weather), you should get some of these dresses into your closet as soon as possible. They are all beautifully made and come in a great variety of colors and styles. Don't worry if you think you think clothes that no one else does, dresses come in all different kinds and there will surely be some that fit your stylish needs. Make sure to go shopping with a friend! Everything is more fun when you can take turns trying on different clothes and seeing someone else's individual style (or maybe just get matching dresses!). When it come to finding an awesome clothing outlet, there are tons of different places that you can look. If you don't like the stores at malls around you, try online! If you've never shopped online before, you are surely missing out. Personally, I do almost all my clothes shopping online since I can not only usually find thing much cheaper than in stores, but also find unique clothes so that I never have to worry about matching with some random stranger. If you have a party coming up, make sure to try your best at shopping online since a unique dress is imperative to showing up at a party. No girl wants to be wearing the same dress when they go out unless they are best friends. There are tons of designer out there and I'm sure that you will find one with a style similar to yours. I don't really like any designer labels, I go more for a "genre" kind of look. Dressing alternative has kind of always been my thing, but maybe it's yours too! In that case I suggest searching on a search engine for cool online shopping stores to sort through and find your next treasure! If you haven't quite found your perfect style, don't fret! Your entire life your style will change so there's really no reason to be in a rush. Just dress comfortably and feel confident about yourself and the rest will come along just fine. Don't be afraid about investing in some indie clothing, since I see this trend continuing for a few years, at least when it's warm outside. Try some of the clothes on, I'm sure you'll love them! They are super comfortable and that is really what matters most in clothing.