According to Wikipedia, 9April is the day when Filipino and American soldiers surrendered to the Japanese army during World War II, also known as The Fall of Bataan. Fortunately for the modern Pinay (working mothers specifically), we get this extra day out of office to tend to our family.
I don't have to report to work on holidays but today was a must due to backlogs and a few extra projects I want to get done. Getting paid 100% more seems like a good idea too. Since I am working from home, I made a decision to take Javier out as soon as I log off. Throw in the fact that I saw a couple of colleagues posting their holidays woth their family on Facebook makes me want to rush through the day.
The original plan was to buy Krispy Kreme donuts. Then I remembered Javier needs new slippers. So the list of stuff we need gets longer and I just couldn't wait to get out. Javier is now two and can definitely express excitement towards going to the mall, and of course shopping.
Looking for shoes and slippers for Javier is a huge challenge given that he has big feet. I have to stick to a budget because I know he gets big really fast and I just can't understand why the smallest things in the world cost more than what an average adult would need. But I am thrilled how Javier has the patience to shop for him and myself, even at the grocery, with no bribery at all. And in the 2 hours we're in the mall, he didn't ask me to carry him around that much. :)
When I felt hungry, that's when I realized he might be hungry too. We headed to Wendy's and got him Fish and Chips. He loves French fries so much and eating at a place that serves it makes dining out easy. The only problem I had was he didn't want to eat it with his bare hands and he asked for a fork. (Should I be thrilled how OC he is with his hands?)
After eating and buying shoes for myself, we finally bought Krispy Kreme donuts. Javier is just charming at the store and he wouldn't let me carry the donuts and insisted he does. (I think it's a sign I'm raising a gentleman!)
Doing the groceries with Javier was easy. No picking up unnecessary stuff, no embarrassing tantrums I've seen with other mothers, no overspending. Yahoo! I just felt bad that out of the 400 shops in Festival Mall, not one has a pair of slippers that fit my son. And I don't give up just like that. Before leaving, we dropped by the Banana Peel store.
Finally! My "Cinderella" found a pair that fits him well. Cost me Php390 but after trying on a dozen pairs, I'd gladly take this right away.
Javier was obviously tired and hungry when we got home. Two donuts and a bottle of milk later, he's knocked out on my bed. I have to be honest I got tired too. But spending the afternoon with my little prince? I'd do it again for tomorrow I have to spend some time with my laptop and work again. After all, it will just be Javier and me at the end of the day.
I don't have to report to work on holidays but today was a must due to backlogs and a few extra projects I want to get done. Getting paid 100% more seems like a good idea too. Since I am working from home, I made a decision to take Javier out as soon as I log off. Throw in the fact that I saw a couple of colleagues posting their holidays woth their family on Facebook makes me want to rush through the day.
The original plan was to buy Krispy Kreme donuts. Then I remembered Javier needs new slippers. So the list of stuff we need gets longer and I just couldn't wait to get out. Javier is now two and can definitely express excitement towards going to the mall, and of course shopping.
Looking for shoes and slippers for Javier is a huge challenge given that he has big feet. I have to stick to a budget because I know he gets big really fast and I just can't understand why the smallest things in the world cost more than what an average adult would need. But I am thrilled how Javier has the patience to shop for him and myself, even at the grocery, with no bribery at all. And in the 2 hours we're in the mall, he didn't ask me to carry him around that much. :)
When I felt hungry, that's when I realized he might be hungry too. We headed to Wendy's and got him Fish and Chips. He loves French fries so much and eating at a place that serves it makes dining out easy. The only problem I had was he didn't want to eat it with his bare hands and he asked for a fork. (Should I be thrilled how OC he is with his hands?)
After eating and buying shoes for myself, we finally bought Krispy Kreme donuts. Javier is just charming at the store and he wouldn't let me carry the donuts and insisted he does. (I think it's a sign I'm raising a gentleman!)
Doing the groceries with Javier was easy. No picking up unnecessary stuff, no embarrassing tantrums I've seen with other mothers, no overspending. Yahoo! I just felt bad that out of the 400 shops in Festival Mall, not one has a pair of slippers that fit my son. And I don't give up just like that. Before leaving, we dropped by the Banana Peel store.
Finally! My "Cinderella" found a pair that fits him well. Cost me Php390 but after trying on a dozen pairs, I'd gladly take this right away.
Javier was obviously tired and hungry when we got home. Two donuts and a bottle of milk later, he's knocked out on my bed. I have to be honest I got tired too. But spending the afternoon with my little prince? I'd do it again for tomorrow I have to spend some time with my laptop and work again. After all, it will just be Javier and me at the end of the day.
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