exam week

it's going to be a very busy week ahead because it's exam week!
my two young teens have been studying really hard. alyssa for her upcat test and naomi for the quarterly exams. saskia is, well, we goof around most of the time while reviewing. she's a smart kid. so she always manage get high grades.

i'm showing this picture of saskia annoyed at me for trying to steal a nice shot of her while checking some art and crafts book at national bookstore. she's been avoiding the camera ever since she saw her picture on my blog.

 first attempt

cheska: mommy! i don't like! 

you're just going to show it on your blog!

mommy: just one shot baby.

cheska: nooo! (annoyed) 

second attempt 

cheska: i knew it! mommy!

mommy: fine, ok no more, promise.  

i guess, no means no.

Birthday Girl

how time flies!
my dear sweet, smart, and lovely little girl turned 8 today. 
it only seems like yesterday when i first saw your chubby cheeks 
and look at you now.
every year on her birthday, i always intend to give her what she deserves
because she's been a very well behaved, funny pretty girl
who we love so much. 
soon she will be all grown up and won't need me as much.
Happy Birthday my dear Saskia Francesca
We love you so very much!
You are always beautiful everyday, sweetie! 

 from left: agatha, cheska, larence( her classmate) 

and the cute little 3 years old joshua

this time on the left is jaimee- who is sick, naomi at the back,
and baby beatrix and alyssa.

and of course, with her lovely mom. ehem.

i am still contemplating on throwing a big party for her
because she has not had a "real" party since she was small.
last time we gave her one was when she was 4 years old and only a few came.
i hope i can plan it better next time.

is this even comfortable?

she sleeps this way and she gets a little angry 
when we try to fix her, so we let her be. 

Good Morning! 

 

cheska's paparrazi

my seven-year-old francesca is somewhat a shy type girl.
she doesn't sing and dance around the house and
she stops when she gets caught dancing or singing,
or do a little acting by herself.
my daughter has always been a very self-conscious little girl.

but lo and behold!
cheska completely surprised me when she did this dance number.

how did she become so confident overnight? i'm totally clueless. 

 so cute!

(the one taking the video seemed unfocused - her dad)

 ~♥~♥~♥~

My little superstar

Cheksa learned this song all by herself from
Demi Lovato's version of  "This is me"
 (You have to see Demi's performance to understand why)