Monday, November 19, 2012

Sleep is a Luxury for Moms

'You have got to be kidding me!'... These were my exact words last night, when I was down with flu, stuffy nose and aching back.

Lo and behold! my son Enzo was also having a bad night, tossing and turning.. kept crying and just wanted to be hugged and carried. I've tried dancing him around the house, singing, putting on lullabye music but nothing seemed to work. I couldn't figure out if he had a tummyache or because he was teething. So i ended up carrying him around until 4am.. watched Disney Junior with him until 6am, this time he just wanted to be left alone sitting on our bed until he just fell asleep by himself. Whew!


I drank my meds and and cuddled in my blanket and got to sleep for 1 precious hour until i have to get up again.


The day dragged on with emails and errands.. Luckily, i get to work at home and Enzo cooperated! :)
He was in a happy playful mood, and had a long nap in the afternoon too! I guess it's because he's teething that's why he's in a bad mood sometimes and, he keeps biting my arm, hand, and sometimes my toe!

I have a long way to learn the techniques of being a mom, I hope i'm doing things right. I hope my son feels loved and never neglected amidst our busy schedule. I hope he grows up like his Dad, responsible and God-fearing.

Enzo is 10 months today. I am amazed how time is flying by so fast and he's so big already. I look at him and my heart melts... Sooner or later, my baby will grow up and won't cry for mommy anymore, won't kiss me in public and will have a girlfriend. (ugh!)

My love Enzo, you will forever be my baby. Mommy and Daddy loves you!


Sunday, November 11, 2012

It's starting to feel like Christmas

My first ever blog, excited and nervous at the same time. So, it's christmas season, catering bookings are starting to fill up my calendar and more importantly, it's my sons' (enzo) first christmas... I've started to put up christmas decor around the house but our tree isn't finished yet. I have yet to make our christmas gift list (this will be quite short this year since we're in a sexy budget). 

It's quite exciting that my catering schedule is starting to fill up again for the season...

But because it's also Enzo's 1st birthday on january.. i will be quite busy prepping for his birthday with the less fortunate kids.. This idea was by my thoughtful husband, he said that since Enzo won't be able to really enjoy nor remember his birthday, we might as well share his 'blessings' with the kids at the charity... so, i have yet to find a kids charity and organize a gift giving there.. maybe a mascot or a magician too! :) 

So for this month and december, i will be juggling the role of being mom and chef for our events. No complains, no excuses. I keep telling myself, 'i've got this'. Plus my goal of growing our catering business next year keeps me driven. 

Being a chef instructor at Gourmet Bites also is a boost! We'll be having a cooking class for the househelp, which is a first here in davao. 

Like any other mom and wife plus entrepreneur, i must admit that multi-tasking is hard. Very hard. But by God's grace, a supportive husband and an adorable son who keeps me sane.. I've got this. :)

        Photo below was taken last 2010 my fab friend chiche at their home. 


We will survive this season with finesse and kembot!