'Giyang Pasko!

We arrived just 10 minutes before the program starts. We had to drag Zaiid all the way from the gate to his teacher. He was still very sleepy. Poor baby, we had to wake him from his afternoon nap.

He was kind of wondering what he was doing up there. He stood there motionless, looking at the crowd. Aaaw... my baby still looks very sleepy. He sings the whole song "Give Love on Christmas Day" at home happily but right now, he's just not feeling it.

After two more numbers, the children were brought up to the stage in groups or individually to say "Merry Christmas" in different languages. To my surprise Zaiid spoke up clearly a "Giyang Pasko!" (Maligayang Pasko) It was sooo funny! I wasn't prepared for this! I missed a video!

After the children's singing, the parents were asked to join in the games. Uh, no thank you hehe. While the prizes and games were up, the boys had a great time on the playground. Dirt and sand yes, but who cares? Tonight they're having their party! Finally we were up close with the famous yellow slide. A chanting after school hours saying how cool was the slide in school. Baby Manghud gets a fun share at the little pink slide too.

And finally, it was gift giving time. The pupils were asked to bring one new toy in school so the teachers can exchange it with another toy. Zaiid got a teddy bear and immediately gave it a hug.

'Giyang Pasko everyone!

family day at festival city

warm hugs

It's cold outside so we're warming our home with our hugs.

N3 Class of De La Salle Montessori

my litol potpot

The Magu & Manghu Show

Today is UAE National Day. But that's not what's so extraordinary about today. What's making this day wonderful is that the brothers decided not to take their afternoon nap because they'd rather enjoy their new game of sumpay-sumpay which is actually Zaiid's idea.

It's so amazing to see them play with each other, to actually see them understanding their own language, laughing at each other's acts. Now at 7:30pm they're off to bed together.

DPICT Illustration Exhibition

"Illustration brings words to life through visual representation, depicting reality in a recognisable form whilst delivering a clear and strong message. DPICT will explore this concept and will help to create a network among illustrators as they view each other’s work and initiate a dialogue about their common passion."

This is going to be my first ever exhibition outside Cebu. I'm thrilled, scared, and excited all at the same time. I'll be sending my framed artworks tomorrow. Yay!

Opening: 16 December 2009, 7pm

Exhibition runs until 7 January 2010

at the Gallery of Light, Manu Chhabria Arts Centre

DUCTAC, Level 2 MOE, Dubai

For more information call DUCTAC: 04 341 4777

or visit www.ductac.org

Timings:

9.00am - 10.00pm (saturday to thursday)

2.00pm - 10.00pm (fridays & holidays)

global village

Before Manona flies back to Italy, we wouldn't want her to miss Global Village. So here are our photos of the trip :)

Waiting for Nawas, our favourite carlift.

And so we enjoy the place...

Akii enjoying a little bit of freedom...

The most exciting part was that our 3.4yo had his first carnival ride, the Caterpillar. He insisted that he is not scared and is ready to ride it with his Papa. Way to go little chugger!

beach trip

We head out to the beach for a quick swim and for Akii's first beach adventure. Sadly though, the little potpot was not up for the new experience and could care more than his milk time. Maybe next year :)

I couldn't take beachside photos as much as I would have because as you already know, cameras are NOT ALLOWED in this side of the planet. Because this kind of shot (see photo below) are prohibited. (Haaay!)

But you know me, I just have to steal some. Zaiid definitely enjoyed the sun, little waves, the sand, and the super cool water.