Fun & Fearless

vent vs rant

2010-09-07T22:43:00.000-07:00

where did i read? oh.. right on twitter.it's ok to want to vent once in a while.but when you go on a crazy rant??..... well it's not so nice.i think i ranted today. :(it's been a bad bad difficult day.and i even had a good 30 mins workout. usually that relieves my steam.it's true what people say, the people you love the most, also pisses you off the most.

2010-09-01T17:12:00.000-07:00

sympathey steals your ability to think. emphathy will cripple you. detachment and logic, those are your salvation at a fresh murder.c.3, p.27 lkhamilton's a stroke of midnightmy father had taught me to be nice first, because you can always be mean later, but once you've been mean to someone, they won't believe the nice anymore. so be nic, be nice, until it's time to stop being nice, then destroy

i have much to update...

2010-08-23T15:58:00.001-07:00

but when i don't update when i'm thinking about updating, i forget. it's a vicious cycle. but as of this moment--- i've been behind on reading all my fave mommy & money saving blogs. how does one survive wading thru thousands of posts and not go crazy. let's just say i am crazy.supergirl is doing real way, i'm still taking care of her full time and she's a smarty pants!! she's already saying

taking control

2010-05-11T17:15:00.000-07:00

i'm feeling btr. more positive outlook and happier on most days. :)i've starting working out, and i am pretty sure that's one of the major reasons i am feeling better..... healthier..... and thinner.i found a great group of moms on twitter using #mamavation and every word of encouragin tweet i receive helps me a lot.i finally went in for a physical exam. it's been over 2 years. i haven't gone for

silver lining...

2010-04-10T14:19:00.001-07:00

finally a silver lining amidst all the clouds these days.i've been having little financial set backs here and there... nothing major, but all pesky and small and bothersome. things that's constantly revovling inside my head and making a down mommy.but i just found out today i won a baby bjorn organic carrier!! i am so delighted and surprised!!i've whined about never winning anything... and since

it's been a while...

2010-04-08T01:53:00.000-07:00

i haven't blogged here since end of feb. it's been a while. i was just reading back on the last 3 blogs. i definitely haven't been very happy back then! lol- but things are better now and i'm mostly happy!my skin is 'healing' - still breakouts here and there, but i've learned not 'pick' as much and that's helped a bundle!i am gaining weight though. all those up and down in weight gain is not

age aging

2010-02-23T21:33:00.000-08:00

i've never felt like i was getting older. yes the number did get higher every year, but i felt it was just a number. physically i felt the same, and i looked the same!! no wrinkles!no so anymore. supergirl is 2 years old now. the first year after i had her, i felt the same- i was breastfeeding, my weight was down, my hair long and shiny, and my skin very smooth and supple. but now a year later...

shitty shitty day

2010-01-24T14:18:00.000-08:00

what, i can't say shit now? huh.it's just been a terrible week leading up to a grand awful finale. nothing to do with the weather, as i loved all the heavy rain here in california. just....... very testy with superman. i'm not sure if he is super after all. he's caring, yet not caring. man of the house, yet... wimpy at times. i'm very bothered by him, just little things.is it because... well darn

aging gracefully?

2010-01-22T17:39:00.000-08:00

don't we all wish!i've never felt myself 'age' until after i had my darling supergirl. everything was fine, up until after i stopped breastfeeding. i breastfed her for 15 months and 3 weeks. during the time i was nursing her, my skin was glowy, plump, and i look great! afterwards- after i weaned her, it's an entirely different story. i'm wondering if this is what all mommy's go thru!! a few

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2009-12-27T21:36:00.001-08:00

is honesty overrated and lies underrated?

2009-12-26T15:00:00.000-08:00

i always believed that being honest is very very important, if not the MOST important aspect of a relationship. whether it's with a spouse, friend, family members, colleagues, etc.i also understand how hard it is to realize you have made a mistake. and how hard it is to admit to it. and no one likes to admit it, saving face is such an important thing for most individuals anyway. still--- have you

rite aid holiday gift of savings is such a ...

2009-12-15T21:07:00.001-08:00

... great incentive to shop. i'm having so much fun!

did not receive DECEMBER issue of ALL YOU

2009-12-11T01:46:00.001-08:00

magazine! i was just waiting and waiting and it NEVER arrived. figure it might be late due to holiday mail. anyway, i received my JAN issue today!!! so of course i had to call customer service. did they even have to ask if i wanted a DEC issue or just extend my subcription! i want my DEC issue. =/ who knows when i will receive it and if all the coupons will have expired! grrr~

i still do not have a facebook account...

2009-12-07T16:25:00.000-08:00

but hey, i am blogging here.and i just signed on to twitter! just learning the ropes. but within my first week, i won a tweet sweep!! =) happy.

love this bag!

2009-12-01T01:16:00.001-08:00

i just received this bag as a present and i love it! it's a good size and can be used as a diaper bag. the interior is awsome too, with lots of pockets! not to mention well made. i've been wanting a microfiber bag. much easier to clean and maintain. thanks ms. a for bestowing me with this lovely present! i've noticed this brand before at a glance at macy's, but never paid much attention to it. it

i feel extremely lucky to be blessed...

2009-11-18T15:48:00.000-08:00

with a child such as supergirl. everytime i open my mouth to speak of her normally it's like i'm bragging. but i don't know how to be any other way, or i'd be lying! luckily for me, and this is why i truly feel blessed, everyone's comment to her, about her, to each other, sounds like they are bragging too or in awe of her. whether it's from relatives, a stranger, friends, colleagues-- anyone

comes with age, experience, family of my own?

2009-11-18T15:36:00.000-08:00

read my profile to left. it's usually just myself, superman, and supergirl. and we are fine. superman and his family have issues. my family have issues. i'm leaving this 'broad.' although we wish for more 'relatives' to be in our lives, they are not around or close enough to be. but we've always thought-- well even if they lived close enough, maybe we'd still prefer to be just us 3, maybe? it's

cold...

2009-11-18T15:28:00.000-08:00

supergirl and i both have a cold. right upon our return from our vacation! the only bright side is that we're sick at home, vs while we were abroad! my symptoms are all one day behind supergirl's- so it's safe to assume she got it first! (most likely from her auntie!!) my sister picked us up from the airport, the next day she calls to tell me she has a fever! surely enough 3 days later, supergirl

yay~ received my first ALL YOU Magazine today

2009-10-22T18:09:00.000-07:00

finally is all i can say! flipped thru it quickly and saw tons of great coupons. =)can't wait till i get some quiet alone time(supergirl's naptime) to read it.

what is going on?! watering down...... of toilet paper?

2009-10-12T00:12:00.000-07:00

i've never ever look at the total length of tissue rolls before, it's just too complex and too much numbers usually!what happened was---i was about to buy the 16 big rolls = 32 regular rolls from CVS for $10, since it was on sale. just as i was planning to head to CVS, I see a Kmart ad for the exact same item size for $8.99. what the heck, i went to Kmart. then i saw target's new ad for this

lil supergirl is now big supergirl!

2009-10-12T00:02:00.000-07:00

my how fast supergirl is growing and she really is our pride and joy. everywhere we take her, she just makes everyone around us happy and even strangers gravitate twds her!she is still co-sleeping with us, yes, still at 21 months. but we would not have it any other way!!!!!!! superman and i just love havng her close by and in arm's reach. she sleeps on her own crib, 3 sides up, and is pushed

Green Works Laundry Detergant 60 Loads 40% off at Target

2009-09-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

Saw this in passing, but it's a pretty fabulous deal.Green Works Natural Laundry Detergant in Free & Clear Scent, 40% off at Target. Regular price is $14.99, after 40% off it's $8.90.Top it off with the $3 off manuf. coupon here.Not bad at $5.90!Attention Target Shoppers for more Target deals!

back in my skinny jeans!

2009-09-21T20:00:00.001-07:00

well, not really...but my suits. i fit all my suits from years ago. it feels good. i've invested in some great power suits during my 'corporate' days. lately, i've been cleaning house and i 'thought' about perhaps donating and selling some suits. i've finally found some time to go thru them today and ... boy was i surprised when i fit them... and i looked H _ O _ T. most of my suits are sleek,

stacking up on lots of freebie or cheap mascaras lately

2009-09-19T22:58:00.000-07:00

and also getting to try lots of new ones that are out!!started with the boots lash enhancing mascara i picked up at target on clearance! i bought the whole lot and passed on to friends. they were $1.75 each!then the cover girl exact light mascara at CVS, with an ECB rwd, so it was a fairly good deal.then the Physicians Formula Plump Potion Lash Plumping & Stimulating Mascara for free, after ECB

i want my ALL YOU magazine now!

2009-09-19T22:55:00.000-07:00

can't wait for my 1st issue of ALL YOU Magazine. yup, still waiting for it. i called in yesterday to customer service and confirmed my 1st issue will be NOV 09. i rarely make it to walmart out here to pick up an issue, so i'm just waiting... and super excited.

i do heart target! lots of STEALS!!

2009-09-16T22:21:00.000-07:00

target is really a great place to shop! and i love all the wonderful mommies who blog and share great deals! here's thanks to you all!! <3i read about the glade oil tin deal since end of august but never 'remember' to look for it at target. was just there and just by chance i saw them! and they are still on sale for $1.66. i got six tins for 16 cents each. and i remembered i had a free refill

I got my FREE Full Size Benefit Bad Gal Blue Mascara!

2009-09-16T00:47:00.000-07:00

yipee! i love freebies!! i went to ULTA today to get the free Benefit Mascara. I printed out the homepage of seventeen.com and a copy of official rules too. but when i got there, the ULTA associate said they cannot take printouts, per their store policy!! i showed her the RULES, but she still wouldn't accept it. she says some people would keep printing it and going back. boo to those people who

CVS Clearance Sweep

2009-09-16T00:30:00.000-07:00

i've been reading about this via blogs for quite a while... and superman and i finally got a chance to check out our local CVS stores, we have 4 close by. the one with the MOST summer clearance items was a former LONGS DRUG location, which by chance is also a block and half away, the closest CVS to us. we got two straw hats! one for hubby and one for me. both 90% off. lots of good selection left.

vegas trip

2009-08-26T22:50:00.001-07:00

superman, supergirl, and i made way to las vegas last week. our friends recently bought their first home there! congrats to them!!! superman was also there for work, but we managed to squeeze some good fun down time in.i also got to check out CVS in nevada- which has the same ads as we do here in so. cal, same ad! and took a spin in target as well, but all's very similar to targets' here in so

i do semi <3 cvs

2009-08-03T21:33:00.000-07:00

but why oh why are the deals in California so different from that of other states? been reading some blogs posting great deals at CVS, such as free after ECB. but when i went into our local store here- NO SUCH DEAL. our ads are absolutely different too. it's interesting because i can't seem to find any blogs about the CVS ads in our area. most of the LONGS are fully converted to CVS, since ECB

i've since won 2 blog sweeps, a blessing in these times

2009-07-31T00:14:00.001-07:00

one is for a 2 year subscription to ALL YOU magazine from Queen of Free! http://queenoffree.blogspot.com/2009/07/congratulations.htmland another is for SKIN MD Lotion from The Full Mommy!it's so nice to receive something for me, myself, and i.$ has been tight lately, superman is working hard at his job, but what he brings in monthly is just what it is... so i've been working hard and cutting out

supergirl's growing so fast..

2009-07-31T00:07:00.000-07:00

yeah, i know, that line is old. every parent prob overuse it like me.but she is! she's finally gaining weight. we took her to see her pediatrician for a weigh in, because at 18mos, she hasn't gained any weight since she was 1!! he wanted us to bring her back in for a weigh in, and if she still did not gain weight, we will have to do further testing. but supergirl gained 2 lbs in 1 1/2 mos! we are

grrr~ backing up is not one of my talents

2009-07-14T22:04:00.000-07:00

sigh. i've never been good at backing up my past blogs, works, etc. just by chance i was logging updating a link for my cat's page. yes my cat's! i tested the link and realized it's dead. so i did some checking up on my webpage accounts. which are all hosted by GEOCITIES - !! backed by Yahoo! i have 3 seperate accounts, and spanning over a decade (before I got into blogging, which by the way is

Enjoy EVERY day, every moment...

2009-07-14T18:35:00.002-07:00

I'll be happy when...(when will u be happy?) We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren't old enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that, we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will

the World is round and everything meets together in the end like a circle

2009-07-14T18:35:00.001-07:00

a good read, just wanna share...One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry. He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so brought him a

3 days later... i WON!

2009-07-08T23:16:00.000-07:00

so i was kinda complaining about 'never' winning sweeps, time to eat my words!i'm very happy to announce that i have won a subscription to ALL YOU magazine!! YAY! yes, it's the giveaway i just blogged about from Queen of Free. (see post right before this one) i'm pretty happy right now. i've been reading about ALL YOU magazine for some time, lots of coupon clipping mommies rave about it, but have

ALL YOU Magazine Giveaway @ Queen of Free

2009-07-07T03:15:00.000-07:00

on my list of must have mags of late is ALL YOU MAGAZINE.found a cool blog that's giving away a subscription for free!check it out at QUEEN OF FREE right now!

ok, nm this is too much work for entering sweeps!

2009-07-05T17:39:00.001-07:00

LOL.ahhhhhhh~

Party In Paradise

2009-07-05T17:36:00.000-07:00

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.OPEN TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C., 18 YEARS OR OLDER. 1. HOW TO PLAY: A. Beginning at 12:01 am Eastern Time ("ET") on June 8, 2009 through 11:59 pm ET on October 7, 2009 (the "Game Period"), log on to www.onespoonful.com and follow the on-screen instructions to play. You will be required to enter a unique code found inside any of the

The Fantasy Fund Sweepstakes

2009-07-05T17:26:00.000-07:00

Please note that the 'Promotion' will run under different creative titles (including The Fantasy Fund Sweepstakes), but all will be subject to the following rules.NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.1. The Fantasy Fund Sweepstakes: How To Enter: Beginning December 15, 2008 at 12:01 AM (ET) through January 15, 2010 at

Cosmo Magazine July Daily Freebies

2009-07-05T17:21:00.000-07:00

1. July Daily Freebies Sweepstakes: How to Enter: For each sweepstakes go to cosmopolitan.com/fun/freebies and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the on-screen instructions. Each daily sweepstakes is a separate drawing and must be entered separately. Winner Selection: Winner will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received for each sweepstakes on or about

Lucky Lookout - Eco-Spa Weekend

2009-07-05T17:19:00.001-07:00

“Eco-Spa Weekend”OFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULES NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS PROMOTION. A purchase will not improve chances of winning. CONSUMER DISCLOSUREYou have not yet won. OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY By entering this Promotion, entrants accept and

SELF Magazine - She's Got the Look Get the Model Treatment Sweepstakes

2009-07-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

She's Got the Look/Get the Model Treatment Sweepstakes Official RulesNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.1. Eligibility: She's Got the Look/Get the Model Treatment Sweepstakes (the "Sweepstakes") is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are at least eighteen (18) years old at the

Lucky Breaks Giveaway August 2009 issue

2009-07-05T17:07:00.000-07:00

HSNEnter here to win one of 20 HSN shopping sprees—worth $500 each! .This addictive TV shopping channel has recently amped up its selection to become a truly great place to shop for fashion, beauty, and home decor items. The list of brands includes R.J. Graziano, Sam Edelman, AG Adriano Goldschmied, Clarins, and John Robshaw—as well as designer exclusives like the Curations clothing-and-accessory

LUCKY MAGAZINE HAYDEN PANETTIERE COVER SWEEPSTAKES

2009-07-05T17:05:00.000-07:00

RULESNO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.A purchase will not improve chances of winning.1. Promotion begins July 2, 2009, at 12:01 AM ET, and ends August 2, 2009, at 11:59 PM ET, when all entries must be received. To enter, go to www.luckymag.com/breaks, complete online entry form, and submit it as instructed. One entry per person/e-mail address.

Lucky Breaks Giveaways July 2009 issue

2009-07-05T16:58:00.000-07:00

Lucky Breaks GiveawaysWin incredible free stuff from the July 2009 issue!BenefitEnter here to win one of 100 Benefit shopping sprees—worth $100 each! .Practically every Lucky staffer has a bottle of the massively popular Benetint, this playful beauty brand's iconic lip-cheek stain. From the endlessly useful, not-too-shimmery High Beam liquid highlighter to the Instant Brow Pencil in ultra-natural

Lucky Magazine Splendid Sweepstakes

2009-07-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

LUCKY BREAKS SWEEPSTAKESNO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE CHANCES OF WINNING. PROMOTIONS BEGIN ON JULY 2, 2009, AND END ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. VOID IN FLORIDA.SPLENDID SWEEPSTAKES Log on to www.luckymag.com/breaks to access, complete, and submit the entry form as instructed. By providing your e-mail address, you grant Mo

SunnyD Smooth Moves Sweepstakes

2009-07-05T16:47:00.000-07:00

OFFICIAL RULES—SUNNYD SMOOTH MOVES SWEEPSTAKESNO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.MANY WILL ENTER, FEW WILL WIN.GAME OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C., 6 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AT TIME OF ENTRY WHO PROVIDE US WITH A VALID PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS IF UNDER 18. SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL ELGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS. IF YOU PROVIDE US ONLY WITH PARENTAL

Brides.com French Polynesia Honeymoon Sweeps

2009-07-05T16:41:00.000-07:00

BRIDES Honeymoon Sweepstakes - July/August 2009 IssueOFFICIAL SWEEPSTAKES RULESNO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES.A purchase will not improve chances of winning.CONSUMER DISCLOSUREYou have not yet won. OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRYBy entering this

I went on a Cardiac Diet

2009-07-05T16:15:00.000-07:00

which is sort of like the cabbage soup diet, but with variations. the 2nd day you get to eat a baked potatoe, and on the 4th you can eat beef. i unfortunately did cheat along the way, it's just very very difficult to exist on leafy veggie soup all day. however, after one week, with some exercising, i lost 8lbs! wow, i'm very happy. I can stand to lose about 5 more. BUT BUT, i'm totally veering

I've never WON a Sweepstake!

2009-07-05T15:50:00.001-07:00

Have you?Well, let me rephrase, I've never won any major sweepstakes!Sometimes, I'll receive a lip gloss I may have won from a fashion magazine... and maybe a pencil, eye shadow, sample size of something or two. You get the point. I've never won anything substantial!With the economy the way it is..... and I've just started clipping coupons and braving stores that give me 'crap' for it, but

2009-06-16T09:36:00.000-07:00

supergirl is doing great, albeit a little slow on gaining weight! she does not like to eat meat nor egg yolk! her favorite is squash soup. oh! she does like fishsticks though! she's not picky per se as an eater, she does seem to ingest a lot!! hmm... we'll have to keep 'fatting' her up. =0) she's sososoososososososososososososo cute and smart and the light of my life. she's got a over 2 dozen

2009-06-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

took supergirl to her pediatrician's office yesterday. while, she needs to gain weight- i really need to loose weight. it's been almost a month, i thought i was eating smarter, and definitely more active... but i gained 3 more pounds! (yes, i weighed myself at the office!) i'm very disappointed. i've never been this overweight in my life and friends' notice and comment on it!! that's how awful it

so i've started working out......

2009-05-28T19:30:00.000-07:00

it's 15-20 mins of dancing, stretching, crunches, and push-ups. usually supergirl dances with me.... or sits on my tummy as i do crunches. it's only been a week, but superman says i look 'tighter.' lol. i have a good 10 lbs to drop! it acutally feels good to sweat. =)anyway, all this weight gain; i just haven't felt like going out... nothing seems to fit well! it's a terrible feeling. i wish i

weight gain

2009-05-19T13:03:00.001-07:00

it's been about 2 months since i've stopped nursing supergirl. (i still miss it at times!) she's so darling, she still likes to snuggle into my chest sometimes, haha which can be kinda cute and kinda weird.i've gained so much weight since then!! a lot. it's seems all the fats' gone to my tummy, thighs, butt, and arms. my arms are sosoosososossoososo flabby. i've never been this out of shape or

Like a Tree

2009-05-04T02:23:00.000-07:00

You are like a Tree – Like a mighty oak, people who fall into the Tree category tend to be down-to-earth, with strong roots that provide strength to stand up to life’s daily challenges, and long branches to nurture those you care about. But like a tree’s leaves changing in the fall, you might find that your moods change when life’s challenges occasionally overwhelm you.

GGGrrrrRRrrrr~

2009-04-15T23:44:00.000-07:00

i can't say it's unfair because superman has a 'job' and brings home the $. it's funny how he use to hint that i should get a job. but whenever the conversations turns to 'what about supergirl?' - of course our best conclusion was that i be a stay a home full time mommy. which by the way, i do immensely enjoy. it's wonderful to be here and by supergirl's side almost every second, and never miss a

no more mama's milk

2009-04-07T00:46:00.000-07:00

it's been 9 days.it wasn't a easy thing to do, but it's done.we love supergirl.love love supergirl.i miss nursing her... very much.i know she misses it too.there are moments where she'll look into my eyes and ask boldly 'milk.'supergirl was nursed for 15 months!!

the right time

2009-03-30T20:28:00.000-07:00

i've read a few articles on the best time to wean. but really, there isn't one- when it feels right to mommy and baby... and daddy, then it is time. experts warned that it's best to wean when all other aspects of baby's life is normal (what is normal?) as in, you're not relocating, or baby's not ill, or just entering daycare, or teething or ... or a bunch anything that's can 'normally' go wrong

is this it?

2009-03-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

it's more overwhelming than i thought it would be. this whole weaning situation. it's so bittersweet, like something is coming to an end.... such as when you're reading a great novel and you don't want it to end, but there has to be an ending.... that's almost how i feel.supergirl's appetite has increased by an incredible amt the past few days! she seems to be hungry constantly and always asking

weaning part II

2009-03-27T23:19:00.001-07:00

it's been 10 days since i've last posted. i've completely stopped nursing supergirl anytime during the day. (i do miss it!) i still nurse supergirl once before bed, but i've cut the time shorter. also, when she wakes during the night, most times obviously wanting to nurse, i will comfort her (i love her so much!) to sleep, without giving in to nursing her! so far it's working and i will keep at

weaning and winning

2009-03-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

supergirl is growing up so fast. superdad and i just love her sososoosososososo much. we tell her we love her about a gazillion times a day. i kiss her just as much! she's just so adorable and so smart.she's learning to feed herself and it's just adorable watching her do it! it is a messy ordeal. we do still feed her the majority of the time.i've started weaning her..... and it's been much easier

$5 huggies coupons

2009-03-18T15:03:00.000-07:00

we've always used the kirkland baby wipes. for the quantity/cost ratio, they're a great deal, especially when costco mail us coupons for an additonal amt off. we were just about to go buy another huge box... when i found out about the $5 huggies coupons! i've always prefered kirkland wipes over huggies because huggies tear. they are super soft and gentle but tears just like a regular tissue would

tax crunch

2009-03-18T15:00:00.001-07:00

the dreaded task every year. last year, we had to amend our tax return, so thank goodness we used a cpa. but the $ we had to pay was over the hundreds.this year...... we opted to do our own taxes. so for $19.95 we e-filed both our federal and state taxes!we save a good chunk of change, and just had to deal with a few hours of 'headaches' as we sat down together and figure out all the numbers and

tired mommy who doesn't like to sleep...

2009-03-11T02:37:00.001-07:00

yes yes, i do know we all need sleep-- 'beauty' sleep. w/o it.....well, i don't like to sleep. it's almost 3 am and here i am.i really need to sleep to let me body heal itself...... i mean we all know the restorative properties of sleeping... but i just can't seem to do it.i'm always tired... always awake and i can't get myself to sleep when my supergirl does.so.... i would say i haven't had a

the past 2 weeks...

2009-03-06T19:38:00.000-08:00

were filled with many stressful days. packing, moving, unpacking, cleaning, organizing, re-organizing, laundry, and of course taking care of our lovely supergirl. she's been great so far with the move and seem to like her new room/home very well! we are proud to say, we feel, we've raised a very happy baby. she's just so adaptable to change and is sosoososososososo sharp and intuitive. but then,

hello visitors ... happy sunday

2009-02-22T11:03:00.001-08:00

Hello visitors! As you know this is my 'sanity and vanity blog'... So yes ideed, we shall all remain anonymous! :) but it's always nice when someone happens by this blog by chance! No one ever leaves a comment, but it'll be so sweet if someone does drop a hello! :) it's a lonely place sometimes, but a much needed place of solitude most times.

our lil groover

2009-02-21T22:04:00.001-08:00

supergirl got lots of dance moves! she does the rum-shaker so well.she squats and twists; pause with a supergirl pose; kick, tap, and crosses her legs; does the arm wiggle..... it's endless and so adorable!it's so fun watching her. we just turn on a concert and she's all into it!!! =)she sure knows how to get into the groove! =P

moving....

2009-02-21T21:51:00.000-08:00

we despise moving and everything that comes with it... packing, going thru stuff we don't wanna sort anyway, throwing some stuff out.the one thing we do like is being able to donate good things we no longer need.well, superdad and i have decided to move all by ourselves... now this is only possible because we currently live in a small apt and we don't own much stuff. we're quite adamant

we found a new condo!

2009-02-11T20:09:00.000-08:00

YAY!... we signed the lease this past weekend. we're very excited to be vacating here. we don't like the management team on this property. we get along and are on cordial terms with them but we feel the way they run things here are shady. (per circulations amongst tenants.) it's unsettling and we don't feel safe, especially now we have supergirl. if it's just hubby and i, then we're quite

been down with cold...

2009-02-11T20:06:00.001-08:00

supergirl seems better, but i think i caught the bug from her! or i caught a new one and passed it to her! her fever was gone by the 2nd day, but she still has a runny nose, sneezes and coughs often. i sneeze and cough a lot too. the weather here in la county has been crazy. it's been cold!!! this extreme up and down of temp is really getting people. sick. i do however, enjoy the rainfall! it

supergirl down with fever this morn...

2009-02-05T00:56:00.001-08:00

it went up as high as 140. our triage nurse ask us to take supergirl to see her pediatrician because the temperature was way too high for comfort. we were instructed to give her tylenol and it did lower her temp to 102, by the time we got in to see her doc. seems like there were a couple of other babies/kids in with the same symptoms, very high fever, but otherwise ok. he informed us that 2 of

weekend fun and gloom

2009-02-01T21:41:00.000-08:00

today superdad and i strolled supergirl about 4 blocks down to a street festival in our neighborhood. a couple blocks of streets were closed off and filled with tents of misc stuff for sale, food, entertainment, and rides. supergirl enjoyed it a lot. she just loves being in crowded places!superdad and i are kinda sad this weekend. we've been searching for a 'bigger' place to relocate to, since

this gr8 site is giving away a boon highchair!

2009-01-30T02:36:00.000-08:00

superdad and i have been searching for a highchair for supergirl! we had our eyes on this particular one by BOON.. but thought it a bit expensive. but this site is giving one away!! http://frugalmommyof2girls.blogspot.com/2009/01/flair-highchair-from-boon-giveaway.html and it's the in the color we like the most!! the orange and white.sigh... well fingers-crossed!

mouth

2009-01-29T00:14:00.000-08:00

so supergirl learned another new word today... mouth. wow. we always point at her features and name it. she's been able to point at her nose, eyes, mouth -- but now she's pronouncing the words. it's amazing how quickly baby learn!a lot of people tell me baby at this age is too young to undertand anything and we cannot disagree more. supergirl never lets us get a way with anything.. she is too

supergirl learned a new word today

2009-01-28T01:35:00.000-08:00

and also threw a mild temper tantrum!superdad and i were speculating as to why she was throwing a fit then we realized she might be imitating us! (when we have arguments!)but luckily i received this email newsletter today and well, let's just say we feel much better...... Spirited and mild-mannered toddlers alike will experiment with ... how shall we say it? ... undesirable behavior. If your

supposely at 13 months and 2 weeks...

2009-01-27T02:15:00.000-08:00

At this point you're still your toddler's favorite playmate. But as he gets better at expressing himself through words and gestures, he'll enjoy being around other children. If you take him on playdates or to the park, you may notice that he plays near other children but not really with them. Experts call this "parallel play," and it's perfectly normal for a 13-month-old who still thinks the

as much as i love superdad.. grrr..

2009-01-26T23:27:00.000-08:00

... there are times he really really upsets me. and after 9 years of being together...... we argue mostly over nitpicky things. like tonight, he took one of supergirl's favorite cd out of his suitcase and handed it to me. it was extremely scratched up... i mean very beat up. i was surprised and immediately asked him how he scratched it up so badly? he replied with- why do you think it's me? it's

supergirl crawls ... again

2009-01-26T03:46:00.000-08:00

supergirl (my beloved daughter) delighted me today as she reverted to crawling!! superdad (my beloved hubby) and i have missed her cute moving tush since she's stopped crawling and started walking! we were having dinner with friends and amber (our friend's 4 year old daughter) just loved teasing supergirl and wanted to be chased. since supergirl cannot really 'run' yet, nor walk fast enough, she

motherhood is not for wimps...

2009-01-23T23:11:00.000-08:00

nor is it for the weak! i read this somewhere and i cannot agree more, with good reason of course. =)the past year has been a humbling, zany, eye-opening, hilarious, sleep-dreprived, adventurous, and above all FUN experience as i enter the realm of motherhood for the first time. i am immensely blessed to have a supportive hubby and wonderful daddy to our darling baby girl along for the ride.my