The year 2006

      Hi guys !!! I am glad that the Christmas season is over and it is now back to normal. I have never been invited to parties that much since I came here in the US 4 years ago. My problem was always what to wear. Especially the people that invited us are in the same circle of friends. It seems like the clothes that I bought a month ago wouldn't fit me anymore. With my size, I needed to buy maternity clothes because if I wear regular clothes and  buy 1 or 2 sizes higher, I would look like a "losyang". The only places that really grew is my stomach and my face. The rest amazingly stayed the same. Just imagine me wearing an XL pants with little legs and thighs? Not a good sight. Besides the clothes that Ryan picked are kinda cute. He also said we can keep it for next time.

     It seems like yesterday that we started 2006. It was beyond my wildest dream that I will be here in the US, married and happy. Ten years ago, I was only 18 years old, in second year college, trying to be a teacher and dreaming of what does the future has for me. It's funny and 2 years from now, Ryan and I will hit our big 30.

Christmas 2006

    We were invited by a friend for a party at her house. It was nice and we all had fun. The food was really good. What did I get for Christmas? To me I got a lot. First, I am carrying our son, so that is more than enough present for me. Ryan gave me a karaoke set, with 2 built-in microphones in it, that plays any CD/DVD/VCD etc. in it. Then he also got me a subscription of Netflix so that I can watch movies at home and would not be bored. Although I have been telling him that I am not. A pair of running shoes and my favorite, a Samsung Camera phone so that now I can talk to my friends. We used to have pre-paid but since he always checks on me every lunch time, it started getting expensive because we sometimes would buy 2 calling cards in a month. It is already one months worth if we have the network.  So we finally have the network now.

     I really did not get him much. He always give me a hard time every Christmas. Whenever I ask him what he wants, his reply is always , I don't need or want anything but I got him something anyway. I got him a pair of shoes, clothes, a pair of shades that looks so nice on him but his favorite was when I put a bow on my stomach for Christmas.

New Year

   We got invited for another party again. We stayed overnight there and it was fun. For us, Christmas and New Years were no fun at all before. When you work retail and all those bitchy, arrogant guest, it was enough to make your day. All we can think about was for the season to be over. It's sad but true. Retial workers don't enjoy their Christmas as much as other workers. Some of them even get counselling for depression after the holiday. I am glad Ryan got out of there in time and now doing something that is in line with his school. Me? I am glad I am somehow out of there too. Imagine, running around with a 6 month old belly. The guest? some of them don't care. This is Ryan's first Christmas and New Year in 6 years and mine my first in 3 years. Plus Ryan had 4 days off so we were all over the place. By the way, there is another party this Saturday. I told Ryan, we better hurry up with the house so that we can also invite people over.

Baby Names

    We have not decided what name to give our baby but one thing is for sure, Matthew had to be there. Ryan's grandpa is a Matthew, then Dad's middle name is a Matthew, Ryan's middle is another Matthew, so besides my maiden name as the baby's middle name, he needs to have a second name that is Matthew. I told him, if you want to keep the tradition going (the matthew), we also have a tradition of our own. He was fine with it.

    I have a list here of the top 100 names of 2006 which includes,

Evan - Geri's little baby

Caleb - Sara's little baby

Matthew Connor - Manang Banot's little baby among the 100.

    There are so many names. Any suggestions?

Baby Shower Update

    There is not much I can share. All I know is we were supposed to have it in our house but since we still have a lot of constructing to do, so my mother-in-law and father-in-law went to the church that we always frequent and asked if they can rent one of the hall there. Since we are parishioners, they granted her request and we can use it for free. I have given her list of names and addresses from work but she hasn't really updated me with anything yet.

    Guys I am feeling nervous and excited at the same time. So as Ryan. We will buy a video camera so that we can record all the baby showers etc. and atleast have a copy and send it to the Philippines. It is really getting close.

     Have a wonderful week ahead of you and thanks for reading.

Comments

[AJ MaO'Brn]

Life is always as fun as can be especially adding a bundle of joy.
There's no where we can put all the happiness and excitement all the way from conception to birth and all that entails the preparations. May you and your family as well as your friends will have great time for the baby shower, birth and the coming events in your family life.

[someone]

name suggestions? aldrin matthew.. hehe.. joke lang.. im so happy for you guys! miss yah both!