a grandfather

Someone who loves you unconditionally,
and spoils you whenever he can.
Someone who'll scold your Mom and Dad
whenever you do wrong,
because in his eyes, you just can't.
Someone who'll do whatever he can
to make everything all right
and keep you safe all day and night.
For in truth he's your guardian angel
on earth sent by God
to watch over you, protect you,
and simply love you.

take time mommy

Take time to hold me on your lap, to joke with me and make me laugh. Take time mommy, this time will go so fast. Take time to give me extra hugs, to teach me a nursery rhyme or song. Take time mommy, I won't be little long. Take time to tuck me into bed, to read that story you know by heart. Take time mommy, soon these days will part. Take time to excalim over what I color, to admire the things I make from clay. Take time mommy, I'm growing up and away. Take time to imagine or make believe, to play some childish or silly game. Take time mommy, soon it won't be the same. Take time to let me help you work, to teach me the many things you know. Take time mommy, enjoy me as I grow.

B's Funniest Pose

By far, this is the funniest pose he's ever don for the camera. I love the expression on his face. What's not to love?

new toys

Here are the new toys that H and I got for B. Mind you, it's not cheap. But still, it's gonna be worth it coz nowadays, he's learning how to shoot and match stuff.

Awww ... cutie!

B's Favorite Toy

Here's a picture of what he loves to do the whole day ... play with this toy I got him when he was only 3 months old ...

B's New Crib

My son is INCREDIBLE HULK incarnate. He actually broke his old crib ... yes, he did. Mind you, it wasn't some cheap crib that we got but as someone said, maybe he had an incredible hulk moment and managed to tear it apart.

So we got a new one and the one we bought is no longer elevated ... it lies flat on the ground and is big enough to fit even one of the parents.


This is B looking a tad bit miserable since he can no longer gnaw at his crib (clothe doesn't taste that good.) He does love the fact that he gets to really roll around now more than ever.

PCHS Batch 99 MINI Reunion

It was because of Ryanson Ku that we all saw each other again after 7 years ... here are the pictures and if you wanna see more ... here's more ...

* note to Ryanson: Irony of things, you were partially covered by my beautiful head in the group pic. Sorry bout that. LoL!
And this is me with one of the few teachers who made a DIFFERENCE in my life ... to you Miss Liz ... THANK YOU.

Twin's Senior Ball

Last night, APril 6, marked the Senior's Ball of my brothers, Karl and Kirk. Kirk won Best Dressed Male! Yipee!!!! Fashionista!

Here are some pictures ...


This is the four of us in the balcony of the Manila Peninsula, one of the most expensive hotels in town, if not the most expensive.

This is Karl, posing for the pictorial. Handsome no? =) He's wearing seagreen suit which complimented his dark color. He hates photo ops by the way. This is Kirk, the one who got the best dressed award. He was the only one who wore a light colored suit with a turtleneck shirt instead of the typical polo. My husband helped pick this ensemble. Cool no? And here they are with their childhood friends, Jillan and Mark Louie.

*tears* They're all so grown up now.

For more pictures ... go here.

me and maimai

Today was jsut another ordinary day at work but I got to document the start of it and here's some pictures. This is what I had for breakfast.
She is my breakfst buddy ... for the last week, we've been having oatmeals but today, we opted to change and rule out our diet ... bon appetit Maimai!

Build Me A Son

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is a afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

Build me a son whose wishes will not take the place of deeds; a son who will know Thee-and that to know himself is the foundation stone of knowelede.

Lead him, I pray, not in the path of ease and comfort, but under the stress and spur of difficulties and challenge. Here let him learn to stand up in the storm; here let him learn compassion for thoses who jail.

Build me a son whoses heart will be clear, whoses goal will be high, a son who will master himself before he seeks to master other men, one who will reach into the future, yet never forget the past.

And after all these things are his, add, I pray, enough of a sense of humor, so that he may always be serious, yet never take himself too seriously. Give him humility, so that he may always remember the simplicity of true greatness, the open mind of true wisdom, and the meekness of true strength.

Then I, his father, will dare to whisper, "I have not lived in vain.

by: Gen. Douglas MacArthur

I Wonder ...

Just heard from someone that B's pic was chosen for funny faces in the Smart Parenting album ... I wonder if this is the one?

My goodness ... I am so excited ... I'm gonna frame it talaga .. wheee!!!! =)

B's First Feature in a Magazine

Here's a picture of my baby in his first magazine feature ... he may not have won but who cares? He's in Smart Parenting ... whoohoo!!! Grab a copy now! =)He's the second one on top ... the one who looks pissed off ... hahaha!

Super Proud Mommy Moment ...

KitKat's Graduation

Last Friday, March 31, marked another milestone for the Ylaya- Ngo family. The twins have finally graduated from high school. Here are some pictures of the big day.


Picture above was taken at Dragon Gate Restaurant along Roxas Boulevard. Yummy food, great service ... wonderful way to cap the day ...

Add-on: Karl will be attending La Salle as a Comp Sci student while Kirk will be going to CSB as a HRIM student ...

To see more pictures, go here ...

For my Son, B

Just for this morning, I am going to smile when
I see your face and laugh when I feel like crying.
Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear,
and smile and say how perfect it is.

Just for this morning, I am going to step over
the laundry and pick you up and take you to the park to play.
Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink,
and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the
telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with
you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once,
not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine
for the ice cream truck,
and I will buy you one if he comes by.

Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are
going to be when you grow up, or second guess
every decision I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me
bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

Just for this afternoon, I will take us to
McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my
arms and tell you a story about
how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in
the tub and not get angry.
Just for this evening, I will let you stay up
late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you
for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.

Just for this evening when I run my finger
through your hair as you pray, I will simply be
grateful that God has given me the greatest gift
ever given.

I will think about the mothers and fathers who
are searching for their missing children, the
mothers and fathers who are visiting their
children's graves instead of their bedrooms. The
mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms
watching their children suffer senselessly and
screaming inside that little body

And when I kiss you goodnight I will hold you a
little tighter, a little longer.
It is then, that I will thank God for you,
and ask him for nothing, except one more day.............

It's something I received in an email and I hope that everyday, I will remember this poem so that I may make the most of every single day with my son especially now that he's still a baby ... he's still mine. When he grows up, he will have a world of his own ... a world that may or may not include me.

craft finds

Last week was my sister's birthday ... I was able to convince some family members to get her craftsy stuff thinking that she would love it as much as I do .. apparently she doesn't.

So now those gifts are with me. Eeeekkkk! Me happy person. =)

Here they are ... drool people, drool. They cost just $1-$2.