Skip Hop Bags

Me and my son have been a fan of Skip Hop Bags since late last year.  As of now, my son has 4 designs - the monkey, bee, frog and penguin.  It is actually a really cute and functional backpack.  I think that it really lives on the image of the very popular Skip Hop diaper bags.  It really combines fun with function.  My son really loves to carry it whenever we go out.  Imagine my excitement when I browsed their website and saw that there are two new designs - the fox and the elephant.  I am pretty sure that when Raven sees this, he will be begging me to get him both.  Personally, I like the fox better.  The bright red matches the plaid ears perfectly! I will look so cute carrying it! err, I mean my son will really look cute carrying it tee-hee!  Oh by the way, you can get Skip Hop bags at Mothercare.

 Raven with his Skip Hop Backpack collection

New at the Zoo designs!

Prayer for Sick Children

We just got home from the Dr. Delfin Cua's clinic.  He is Raven's pediatrician.  He is wheezing and coughing for 3 days now, and has slight fever.  I don't usually bring my kid to the doctor for every cold or cough he catches, but my mother's instinct tells me that there is something wrong.

The diagnosis is simple, the coughing and the fever may lead to bronchitis if it was not diagnosed early enough.  I am so glad I followed my gut feeling!  He was given an antibiotic, antihistamine for the colds, steroids for the allergic rhinitis and an expectorant for the cough.  Buying all the medicine is easy, the hard part is how to convice a three year old to take all of it 3x a day! I knew it when I first glanced at the prescription that Raven and I will fight over it.  I just wish that he will understand that these awful tasting things will make him feel better.
Just like an ordinary mom, I feel helpless when my kid is sick.  I turn to God for moments like this.  Here's a little prayer for sick children.  I hope that you take time to include all the sick children in the world in your prayers.  I am sure that their moms will appreciate it.

Lord, you love our child as You love all children,
Bring healing to our child who is not well.
Stay by his side and comfort him through this trying time.
Keep us ever mindful of Your loving presence
Bless us with Your powerful healing and comfort us also.
Thank You for hearing our prayer!

Revisiting SP

Now that my son's pic and my letter have been published again on Smart Parenting.  I can't help but to reminisce on the first time our picture was posted on the magazine.  It was on the April 2011 issue.  The first time is always the best, that is why I'll always treasure this one.  I don't look good on the pic though... Oh well...

My SP Baby!

I am a regular subscriber of Smart Parenting Magazine.  It is really like a Bible for parents.  I have been buying it for four years now.  I am also a Hero Member of the SP Forum on smartparenting.com.ph.  As a first time mom, all I want is the best for my kid.  The only way to achieve this is by knowing and understanding all that there is to parenting. 
Incidentally, my son's picture is featured on the July 2011 issue of the said magazine.  It is on page 8 with a full size picture to boot! I am one proud and happy momma!  I have my own share of sidelight, too.  My letter to the First Words section of the mag was also featured.  I hope you bring home a copy! Cheers!

Rev Up Your Engines!

Today is indeed a happy day! I just got Raven's race car driver costume from the U.S.  It was sent to us by her generous Ninang Diane.  I was so happy when I saw the costume.  The flashing red lights on the chest area adds a wonderful effect to the outfit.  It fits my son well and with some inches to spare.  We all know how fast kids grow.  He will wear this costume on his 4th birthday party on January 7, 2012.  I am quite sure that the costume will fit him perfectly by that time.  At $44 it was sooo worth it! I can almost hear the engines roar! Here's a sneak peek! Enjoy!

4th birthday party - the theme

I initially wanted a Mickey Mouse party for Raven's 4th birthday.  I already created an inspiration album for throwing the best Mickey Mouse party.  However, Raven insisted on having a Cars themed birthday.  Just in time since Disney is releasing the 2nd Cars movie this year! For sure, Cars items will be flooding the malls and Divilandia! Sooo excited!

Party Addict

I am a self-confessed party addict.  I throw parties for my kid every year.  Don't get me wrong, I am not the one who spends hundreds of thousands for a party.  I do with what I have.  Overall, I just want to celebrate adding another year to my son's life, be with friends and family, enjoy good food and have fun! Let me just share glimpses of his past three parties.
1st Birthday January 2009
Theme:  Spongebob Squarepants/Hawaiian
Venue:  Jollibee Noveleta, Cavite

2nd Birthday january 26, 2010

Theme:  Sesame Street
Venue:  Coastal Bay City Clubhouse

3rd Birthday January 30, 2011
Theme:  Barney and Friends
Venue:  McDonald's Cavite City

That's all for now.  My next post will be about the preps for the 4th Birthday Party, and yes, it is still six months away.  Well, you can't sue me for being an excited mom!

Intro

I am Raissa Manzon, a mom of a three year old boy.  I am a super-charged career woman turned doting stay at home mom.  I decided to give up my career when my kid turned 2 and 1/2 and started going to toddler school.  The reason is simple - I want to be there for my son, and I believe that he needs me during these crucial years.  I have no regrets! I didn't even think that I would enjoy being a SAHM.  I went from board meetings to PTA meetings.  From high heels to flip flops and flat shoes.  From nice long curls to always a ponytail :)  I am loving every moment of it since I do all of these things out of love for my one and only man - Raven.