Rest & Recreation. That was the highlight of my week last week. The long weekend was what made us decide to check-in a nearby resort & just have fun all weekend.

This is a photo-post. Photo’s speak for themselves.

Saturday Afternoon : We spent it in the beach. Ozzy hated the sand. But he was game enough to “pretend” to enjoy it for us.

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Oohhh did you notice? It’s Friday the 13th. I read in Jammy’s Blog that in some counties today is considered to be unlucky. I, for one is not superstitious whatsoever. Luck better be at our side. Hmpf.

See, Josh received the documents he was waiting for from Norway yesterday & today he will be applying for his VISA, so luck better be at his side today.

Ozzy on the other hand is lucky since his fever has not returned anymore. BUT rashes are sprouting all over his little body. I think its Rubella commonly called German Measles. We are going to the doctor by 10am. Luck better be at Ozzy’s side as well, I don’t want him to suffer any more. He keeps on saying “mommy yayay”. Poor baby.

Also, lucky for me I found Leptovox for my sister who is trying to lose weight. Friday the 13th unlucky? Maybe not.

Being a mom is not almost always fun. I have mentioned in my blogs numerous times reasons why I love being a mom; but honestly to be blunt about it there are some things I really dislike (hate is such a strong word) about it.

I don’t like…..

1. ……….the fact that I don’t get to sleep for 8 hours straight.
2. ……….feeling guilty every time I am away. ME-time sometimes isn’t fun when you’re mind is not there.
3. ……….having to clean poop.
4. ……….how Ozzy decides to poop seconds after I changed him into a clean nappy.
5. ……….HAVING stretch marks. Goodbye stretch-mark free tummy…for this reason alone; I ask God why MEN are not the once experiencing child birth?! teehee
6. ……….that whenever we are in a restaurant I cannot eat properly. (I almost always never bring yaya around; I want to be hands on as much as possible)
7. ……….being bitten & sometimes hit. (uh-huh he hits now..tsktsk, kainis!)
8. ……….when people assume I know everything just because I am a mom; I am human I make mistakes too. Spare me the, “Dapat alam mo na yon” speech. I am a first-timer, give me a break.
9. ……….scolding my 2 year old boy every time he picks up something on the floor & puts it in his mouth.
10. ……….Or scolding in general. Or loosing my patience. Or having to glare at the boy for being noisy in church. Or when he bites his nails. It’s not that I ‘hate‘ it but I just don’t enjoy being a disciplinarian. I want to be the spoiler. But I know that would not be a good thing in the long run.

Now you may think I am bad or what it doesn’t matter; this post doesn’t mean I love my son less or I am a terrible mother (although at times I feel I am inadequate), I am merely pointing out things that make parenting hard. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it right?

Having a kid is a continuous roller coaster ride. Any parent knows this. Some dread it that’s why they steer clear of the parent train. Such a shame really for you won’t be able to experience utter embarrassment if not.

At the doctor’s office yesterday.

Dr. G : Van, how is Ozzy’s bowel movement?

Me : Its fine doc, no problem there, he poops regularly except he hasn’t pooped yet today.

Dr. G : That’s fine, ok.

+ The whole time Ozzy was sitting on my lap; he squirmed his way down and began to squat on the floor turned red in the face and exclaimed,”Mommy!! uu! (mommy poopoo).” +

Me : uhmmm baby what are you doing?

Ozzy : uu. (with matching funny face + index finger covering his nose)

+We were all laughing now, including Dr.G+

Me : So sorry for that doc.

+ By now the smell was dreadful+

Dr.G : That’s quite alright.

+ We quickly finished up the appointment & fled as fast as we could +

Squeezing in a little post while the boy is sleeping.

Thank God Ozzy is fine now. His fever was gone yesterday morning and returned after lunch; we would have brought him to the doctor except his pedia was out already and we were advised to come back today, at 10 AM. I was told by a family friend doctor that Ozzy looks fine and we don’t need to be worried. But for extra precaution its best we run some tests for dengue today.

Right now he is running a slight fever and is resting. He would not let me go. He would only want me to carry/hold/feed him.

It broke my heart last night when I was doing his sponge bath and he said, Mommy Yayay patting his head. I knew he was having a headache because his head was the hottest part of his body. He kept on repeating ‘Mommy Yayay’ which made everything harder to bear. He doesn’t eat. He doesn’t like to drink his meds and he doesn’t like when we do a sponge bath.

Thank God for suppositories; as last resort we had to use the suppository. Now he’s fine. Na-subawan siguro. Too much fun under the sun. Hehe. It’s funny how even if he was sick, he would still gamely count to 10 and recite the ABC’s with me. I was reading to him so he can rest and he would follow my lead. Some letter’s like H, K, Q, and W he could not really say yet.

He can also say beach, goat, boat, dog, beat, feet and many more. He would really try to talk now unlike before where he would stare at you! I am so proud. He is trying to be strong.

He is STILL afraid of the beach though, specifically the sand. But pool time was okay, he enjoyed it surprisingly. Pictures here and stories tomorrow. Will bloghop as soon as I have time. Office work is piling up because of Monday’s holiday and my absence yesterday & today!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

+++MORE Updates+++

Got back from the doctor..everything seems fine naman daw; its not dengue his platelet count is normal. Viral lang daw. So he’s taking paracetamol and some protein builders because he lost weight. But other than that, the doctor said its nothing to worry about! Whew! Thank you all for the well wishes! Muah

From Yen!

1. What is your favorite day of the week? Sunday; Family Day, Shopping Day & Rest Day
2. How do you usually wear your hair? I just leave it be; it’s short & manageable.
3. What is your favorite item of clothing? Favorite..that would be a dress.
4. Where would your dream vacation be? Same as Yen - Europe.
5. Who is your favorite author? book? Right now, Sophie Kinsella of the Shopaholic Series & Can You Keep a Secret?
6. How often do you log on? Where? Computer? Minimum 10 hours a day, everyday here at home.
7. What is one of your favorite internet sites to visit? Secret! Starts with the letter P. (NO, not PORN!)
8. Coke or Pepsi? Coke
9. Do you prefer healthy snacks or junk food? Prefer Healthy Snacks but just had lots of Junk Food. (was at the beach eh)
10. Are you a morning person or a night owl? I was a night owl before the baby. Now, I sleep at 8PM and wake up at 6AM.

***Just got back from the beach! Ozzy had a blast in the pool BUT he was still afraid of the beach particularly the sand in the beach. He had fun looking at the boats though. Right now he is fast asleep in our room. I realized without proper exterior shutters or blinds our room is super bright in the afternoon. Poor boy, no wonder he has trouble sleeping in the afternoons. Will have to get one for our little boy.

Pictures and Story to follow. Have a great Sunday everyone!