Is it an everyday battle for you too?
With 2 toddlers around, goofing, playing, running, screaming, it has been never that easy cleaning our house. But I think it goes well with other households who have tots too. Whenever you have already piled all the toys and clean the house – it’s as if they’d love to litter even more. Oh kids 
The only thing I don’t like after cleaning the house is our vinyl tiles. I know and understand for a fact that it’s already 15 years old and that even after cleaning, it doesn’t even look clean. LOL! I am actually thinking what kind of tiles should we need when renovation takes place. Will a granite tile be good or will a stainless steel tile do an even better job?
If you are having a tough time doing the cleaning job, here are some helpful tips:
- Dust daily. Don’t wait until it’s a week worth of accumulated dust before you decide to grab your duster.
- Sweep daily. Just like dusting, it should be done daily.
- Have a regular weekly house cleaning and a regular general cleaning of at least once a month.
- Wipe your furnitures, decors, appliances.
- Check for items that can already be left for good in the trash. Collecting trash has never done me any good.
Cleaning is not an easy task and it has to be done regularly. It makes the house more livable, virus and germs free.
I was in front of my pc as usual searching for additional songs for apple ipods and got to see some pictures of the kids when they attended a party last December. I promised my friend, Tess that I will post this one but it never happened. Sorry for posting this late, sister!
This was the last party that the kids attended last year. It was the 5th birthday of Luigi, the unico hijo of Tess and Gani. He’s a cheerful and smart boy. I love his long and curly eyelashes. He’s totally adorable. The party was held a Mc Donald’s Tiendesitas and it was an evening party for the kids. I never allow them to play at parties alone before but this one, I can see the eagerness in their eyes. They played around with other kids and they had fun.
Here is Scieszka along with the other girls older than her.
A photo with the birthday boy, Luigi and his bestfriend
The kids were pretty much active at this party than the previous ones. It’s amazing how they manage to learn how to mingle with other kids despite not being able to play outside the house. I am relieved because they will soon be getting into a school and interaction with other kids might help them how to deal with others even better.
Still on the lookout for gift ideas this coming Valentine’s? Allow me to give you a couple more.
Materialistically speaking, I found some great loose diamonds online and boy, I have been longing to have one of them. Diamonds really are the girls’ best friend. A weakness of every woman, I should say. Well, this can be a gift idea for you gentlemen out there but if you are someone who is planning on a proposal, they would really be great. I am pretty sure your loved one will be very happy to have one.
Gifts though on Valentine’s Day need not be as expensive as this is. There are still a lot of things out there you can give. Cheaper gifts does not equate to the quality of love you are giving to your partner. As an overused cliche goes – it’s the thought that counts.
Gentlemen, you should know what your girl would like to have essentially. But if you are the type who gives more than what is expected, give her what she really deserves and you are the only one who can answer that. People can only give ideas, but it’s you who will decide.
When my kids started going with us to the malls, they were 2 years old. With that age, it is still easy handling them. We just let them see what we knew children would love to see inside the malls, buy clothes, dine and go the the playroom. When they turned 3, things started to change. They wanted more time in the playroom and have always been demanding to go there whenever we are in the mall. It’s as if mall equates to playroom for them. There was even a time when Elysia threw a tantrum and cried out loud while rolling on the granite tile floor of SM. I was really devastated over how she acted that day. I felt like I was the worst mom in the world with all the people looking at her and at me.
Handling things and discussions with the kids was always difficult for most of us parents. Kids can’t easily understand and we have to find a way to make them understand what we are trying to convey. In my case, there has always been a bias. My mom would always want the kids to let them have what they want – just so they won’t cry. I pretty much understand how she wanted them not to cry at all but it has became their habit to cry whenever they want something. And I have to act. As their mom, it is my responsibility to teach them how to behave, especially in public places.
We had our share of hard times too. It was more than a year before they started to recognize our authority as parents. And that they have to respect us, listen to what we say. We don’t normally dominate the conversation, we try to let them talk so they’d learn how to speak for themselves. After over a year, the kids can already control themselves whenever we are in the mall. There’d be times when they still want to do the things they want, buy items they like but if it’s not in the plan, we talk to them. They’d react naturally and they will be sad but after the conversation is over, they will feel ok and tantrums will no longer be a problem. And because they behaved well, they deserve to be rewarded. We will bring them to Fun Ranch next week. I’m sure they will have tons of fun.
I have been longing to do one. I love to cook and I love the be in the kitchen when I am at home. I am not really good or anything but I just love to try most of the recipes i see in books, cooking shows and magazines. Besides, there’s no harm in trying.
There is just one thing annoying me all the time whenever I’m in the kitchen, the sink and the faucet. The sink has been replaced last year because of leaks and rust but it did not last long. Just after a couple of weeks, the enamel coat started to loosen. I guess I need to include this on the list for our house renovation plan. A good kitchen sink must be paired with a good faucet so here’s a Kohler faucet I saw online that I think would match the design I am looking for.
Ain’t it beautiful? I wonder what husbands are talking about when they hear their wives amusements over these things. LOL! This will definitely be on the list. Our area is not big so I’d better plan the design carefully. Good thing I have a lot of friends and contacts whom I can ask for help in designing. It will be hard for sure but I am sure it will pay off. Can’t wait.
