Family Bonding Times Three!

A very late post for a good reason.

I came from a small family, with my Mom beside me from four school graduations until I got married. For years, we didn't live near our closest relatives and for some odd reasons, I didn't get the chance to mingle with my half siblings. So technically, I was unconsciously molded to become independent at an early age. Strange things that you might consider about me - I barely fight or have confrontations and I speak softly because I was raised in a peaceful and quiet home, or shall we say "homes" as we change addresses from one to another. I don't recall having too much but I'm sure I've had enough of my needs even before I started earning - I know how it feels when it's overflowing and empty. I don't understand sibling rivalry and borrowing stuff from one another. I am sensitive to other people's words pertaining to myself because I'm only used to my Mom nagging at me. The list goes on if you ask me what makes my life different amongst the girls I became friends with. In short, I know there's something lacking but I didn't regret for I know that there's a purpose behind. And now that I am called a parent, I knew more of the things I'd like to fill in my own family. First of which is to allow my daughter to be more often surrounded  by people who cares for her just as much as I do. I want to instill in her heart that being with the family means love.

This is the main reason I compiled our photos last Mother's and Father's day, celebrated in three separate weekends. I find joy browsing these pictures and I hope I can keep it until digital cameras become obsolete.

Her Dad took this during our Father's day lunch at Burgoo, Greenhills.
She's now turning 1 year old 4 months.



Daphne with Mama and Daddy at Eastwood. She keeps jumping and screaming here, too excited to play with other kids in the playground.



With Mamang (hubby's Mom) and cousin Zach at Kenny Rogers, Galleria. Happy Lola!



Tita Gladys and I joined. Daphne looks behave but is somehow planning of what to do with the spoon. She grabs anything within reach in a split second.



She's not in the mood and keeps looking behind us where there were more kids around.
I think she's also not used to sitting on a high chair anymore.



With her Lola at Pancake House. Daphne felt like she owned this place.
She keeps pushing the chairs and peeping at the glass walls overlooking Eastwood.



Aaaww.. Lovely and candid!



With cousin Kyle and Tita Jopie. Where did the food go? ^^



Daddy's happy tummy and a baby girl who's uncomfy with her gums. More teeth to come!



With hubby's immediate family here in Manila.

 

I hope you all had meaningful celebrations with your Moms and Dads.
Treasure these moments while they are still at the best of health.


Much Love,
OneGutsyMom

I ♥ Eastwood and Fazoli's

Yes, I do and I feel sorry that I kept myself away from this lovely place for some reasons. But moving forward, I'm happy to see how innovated Eastwood has become now that the number of dining places have increased, boutiques, bars and even offices which will give us no reason to hop to another place. Cab and parking lots were never a problem here and to top it all, it is never crowded.

Mind you, I'm always and will always be fascinated with their dancing fountain. Why is that?

So when DM's asked me where I'd like to meet up after work, of course I willingly answered, Eastwood! So here's where my second birthday treat was spent. We had dinner at Fazoli's and enjoyed their sumptuous pasta and pizza meals.

I ordered Fettucine Al Pesto and his was Fettucine Alfredo which also includes pepperoni and cheese pizza.

If there's any common denominator for tonight, that would be the spicy Caramba.

He even put some on his garlic bread.

We ended the night with some few drinks at G8. I was feeling confident that night, thinking I could finish three bottles of Gilbey's Premium Strength but I even had a hard time with my second and last bottle. He he!

BTW, this band below played well. They remind me of The Beatles, but the Pinoy and younger version. Good music! It was taken behind because we were off to Dairy Queen for my chocolate truffles, he he!

Thank you again for this treat. Love the conversation. Happy night.