Dear Keisha (At 23 months and 26 days)

Where did the time go? I winked and now you are almost 2 years old?! You look so "dalaga" here!

Waiting for our Shinkansen

We already ordered your special rainbow cake since Mommy cannot make that one yet. But I will bake cupcakes to go with it. :)

Couldn't keep up with your milestones, you are a sponge! You say everything you hear, you follow our actions and you do it in a funny and adorable way! :)

We had our early 2nd birthday celebration at Japan. We went to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. And my darling, you were such a trooper! You may have some tantrums every now and then but I still adore you! :)

Daddy posted pictures of you, throughout our Japan trip, and everybody says you are beautiful and charming! They loved your smile and outfits! :)

Daddy told me that you were even asking him to take photos of you. Sometimes I remind myself you are only 2, why do you have to act and look so grown-up! Where did my baby Keisha go? I love you very much! :)

I promise we will have the best time on our stay-cation! We opted not to have a party celebration because we already celebrated in Japan. Remember darling, Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer. :)

Your Mommy,
Pat

We're 26 weeks!

Yesterday, was my hubby's birthday. It was so much sweeter to celebrate special occasions, with our baby Coco inside my tummy. Ohhh I have decided to call her (yes, it's a girl!) Baby Coco as a nickname. Isn't it pretty?

Today marks my 26th week, 14 weeks to go! How fast time flies!

I can definitely feel her moving almost every 3-4 hours. Her constant movements, makes me gassy, but at least I know that she is ok.

As I was going through the baby center checklist, I realized there are so many things I want to do before I give birth.

1. Pre-natal massage
2. Staycation
3. Pelvic Floor Exercises
4. Learn how to cook Pregnancy food for breastfeeding
5. Maternity shoot c/o hubby
6. Gleneagles Maternity Tour
7. Shopping for Baby Coco
8. Teeth Cleaning
9. Practice breathing techniques
10. Baby Shower!

So many things to do, so little time! I wish I have more energy!

Is having a baby really expensive?

It sure is. But what makes it worthwhile is seeing your baby smile. (As I type this blog entry, our baby E is moving inside my tummy :)) And it will make you forget about everything. Even just for a few minutes. Then comes the hospital bills, insurance etc.

Today, I'm feeling more organized than usual. I paid the rent and organized our expenses for the next few months. It just feels so good to accomplish pending tasks. I have my dear husband to thank for teaching me how to save, and giving me the inspiration to be more organized.

When I got pregnant, "spending for yourself" always is a mental battle. I kept on thinking, instead of spending, I should just save the money for our baby. Then, another part of me would rationalize that this is the time to be spending for yourself, because once the baby comes, it'll be much harder.

Like for instance, our upcoming wedding anniversary next month. Hubby and I have been discussing, thinking, discussing and thinking again for about a week, whether or not we should push through our staycation. But we are leaning towards going for it.

I promise to save more and pray that I'll have normal delivery. 17 weeks to go!!! :)