Welcome Home, Zach!

Dec 9, 2010 by Paula

After waiting impatiently for nine long months, he’s finally here!

He’s Off

Nov 14, 2010 by Paula

Yes, he’s gone.  He woke me up with a kiss today.  I didn’t want to wake up because I know he’ll be leaving.  He’ll be gone for only five days but it seems like an eternity to me.  We have never been apart this long after all.

I tried to wake up Z so he can say goodbye to his Dad but he was so deep in his slumber.  I have reminded him a hundred times his Dad would be gone when he wakes up.  Still, I can’t bear to see his face when he finally wakes up.  Oh well, I just wish the days will pass by quickly.

Missing Him Already

Nov 12, 2010 by Paula

In about two days, my hubby will be off to Dumaguete. I’m glad he took a leave of absence for tomorrow so he can make some last minute preparations for his upcoming trip and of course, so he can also spend some quality time with us. I’m really dreading seeing him off so far away because this is the first time we’ve been apart for this long. My hubby is excited with his trip but he also has some worries because he will be leaving us behind. He also told me he’s worried he won’t be able to sleep at Dumaguete because he’s so used to sleeping with us by his side. I jokingly told him maybe he should take some sleeping pills along to ensure he has a good night’s sleep.

Anyway, I’m really sad and depressed and embarrassing it might be, the truth is I’ve been looking for little Z for some support.  I’m glad my little boy is here with me and I’m not completely alone.  At least I know someone is missing hubby as much as I do and it gives me some comfort knowing it.

What We Have Accomplished

Nov 10, 2010 by Paula

What we have accomplished?  I consider our greatest accomplishment is surviving as a family.  We really had no plans when we started our family, everything came so fast!  We had no home, no job – all we had were the clothes we had.  We finally applied for a job when I was four months pregnant.  I quit a few weeks before I gave birth and then resumed to work after more than a year.  We moved from his house to my mom’s then finally my grandma’s house.  Hubby had to brave a 2-hour commute to be able to go to work and I was not contented with working away from my son.  That’s why when we finally had enough money to rent our own, we packed our bags and settled on a small apartment.  Looking back, I still can’t believe how we survived on one income and we survived that without incurring any kind of debt. We were frugal and we didn’t have material things but we had each other and that was enough.  Hubby was home 30 minutes after his shift and we valued our time together.  There were troubles, of course, like the apartment leaking and arguing over household chores which I terribly hated.

Now, thanks to our generous relatives we don’t have to pay for rent anymore.  We’re living in an old house but I don’t mind since I really don’t like paying mortgages.  We were also given our own transportation thanks again to our loved ones who were generous to give us their excess stuff.  Again, I don’t mind that it’s old because it still runs good and we don’t have to pay anything for it.

Yes, we survived and we’re more comfortable now. We’re not living on one income anymore because I work online and at the same time get to be with my son 24/7.  We’re also waiting for a new addition in our family – another baby boy!  Hubby is doing great in his job and at the same time he gets to enjoy his first love – playing music.  I am happy I can afford to have help at home and that I don’t do household chores anymore. hihi

Gold Investment

Oct 27, 2010 by Paula

Buying gold bars they say is one of the best way to preserve wealth. This has been true during the old times and until now this is still a well known fact. Gold and silver have steadily increased in value throughout the years so investing on these is a wise decision. Gold and silver can come in coins and ingot form so you can choose between the two what to buy. The United States Gold Bureau offers these precious metals. You can have it safely deposited to your bank of choice for added convenience. I hope we can also invest our money in gold. Right now, the dollar is depreciating in value fast and we’re not so happy about it.

Changes

Oct 21, 2010 by Paula

There have been so many changes in my body being pregnant and all. The thing I most dislike about my condition are the stretch marks I’m going to find. At least there’s no sign of body acne although they say it can be caused by hormones too.  Yes, I’m really dreading to see my stomach after giving birth.

Anyway, I know I will be too busy worrying about that when our precious baby is born. Z is already excited too and he is already asking questions about his baby brother. I have also been regaling him of stories when he was a baby that tickles him to the bone.  On a more serious note, I have also emphasized how we are going to need more of his help in taking care of his younger brother.  I’m sure we will have no problem because we raised Z to be responsible and obedient and he already loves his baby brother so much even though he hasn’t even seen him.