Hi Baby Love,

Last week you turned nine months old. Clap Clap Clap.  Sorry, I was not able to write you a letter on time. Medyo busy si Mommy lately kasi andito sila lola and tita mo from US for short vacation. Time flies so fast anak, in the next 3 months you will enter toddler stage and for sure you will definitely enjoy it with your sister. For the past nine months of getting to know you, I’m proud to say that you are incredible! This month you have changed so much from your days of being a newborn baby.


You reached another milestones this month anak, you are a curious little girl and crawling anywhere is you favorite thing to do now. I know that you won’t be crawling for too much longer because you are eager to stand on your own (of course meron support system parin), and become more independent. You are constantly pulling yourself up and trying to explore new and undiscovered surfaces just to get something like my cellphone, remote control, power cords and even my hair comb. Wala ka ng ibang gagawin kung hindi ang isubo lahat ng makita mo. Ikaw talaga. You’d be happy playing with those things anak, that’s why we don’t spend so much money on toys, kasi for you enough na yung nasa paligid mo. You’re still a baby and still my baby okay.


Your personality has been definitely changed this month and it’s developing more and more each day and it’s so much fun to watch you. You can now understand what I am trying to say with you, like clap your hands and kiss mommy. Super clingy ka narin sobra, na halos ayaw mo ng lumayo sa akin, but what I love most is pag nag lalambing ka sa akin because you will look at my eyes then you kiss me on my lips. Pag medyo ramdam mo na naiinis na ko sayo, you will do the same. How sweet little baby, I feel incredibly blessed to have you in my life.

 
You love to play with your mouth, what I mean is ang hilig mong paliguan kami ng laway mo. Yes! Tuwang tuwa ka pag nilalaro mo laway mo at nakikita mong naliligo na kami sa laway mo. Haha. You continue to be a happy go lucky baby almost all of the time. Rhaine, you bring so much joy tour lives. There is never a dull moment with you, so please anak don’t lose that smile that brightens the world around you. There is no better start to our day than seeing your killer smile. Believe me darling when I tell you, you are a happy baby. People mention on how  you must be the happiest and sweetest baby they’ve ever seen because your face lights up when someone looks at you, smiles at you and talks to you.


Sometimes you catch me staring at you, e tinititigan lang naman kita kasi na amazed ako that you are really mine, that I’m stunned of your beauty and in-love with your personality. Thank you my sweet little baby for the happiness and unconditional love you bring to our lives. You have already taught me so much about what it means to be patient and selfless. Don’t lose that smile that brighten s the world around you, don’t lose the personality that can bring a smile to someone’s day kasi anak, ngiti mo palang tangal na lahat ng lungkot namin. You are special Rhaine, please never change, but when you do, Mommy will be there for you to watch and experience your growth. 


By the way, this month we celebrate with your Lola Amie, Tita Nikka and Kuya Aaron. Minsan lang to mangyari kasi sakto kakauwi lang nila from US and for sure sa pagbalik nila dito sa Philippines, malaki ka na. 


Right now, you aren’t rushing into toddlerhood pero nakikita ko na in the next few days mas makulit ka na but I want you to know more than anything, that you are loved. Your daddy and I are blessed to be your parents, your ate loves you so much and we love you to the moon and back my sweet little girl.

Love always and forever,
Mommy

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Today was our first born first day in school and as parents, mas excited pa kami kesa sa anak ko. Hehe. It was pretty big deal so I decided to take a leave from work and celebrate the day with our daughter. This major milestone comes with conflicting emotions - happy, excited, proud, and sensitive because in the blink of my eyes, she’s a big girl na. I remember the day I held her in my arms, she’s so tiny and but now look at her, may little dalaga na ko. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so excited about all the fun that Rhian will have and the new friends she’ll make. I feel a little bit sad because our baby is venturing out into the big world and will filled with new adventure, I know these emotions are normal right mommies?


Anyway, sending our daughter in school is one of our goals in 2016. I searched for the best school (of course budget friendly is one of the criteria) that will suit for Rhian. Nagulat ako upon canvassing ng mga school, Dyos ko Lord! ganon na pala kamahal magpa aral ng bata. To give you an idea on what I am talking about, yung isang school na pinagtanungan ko, they will charge us Php 74k for the whole school year while the other one will charge us Php 82k-150k. O db, toddler palang yan ha, what more kung nasa Elementary, HS or even College na sila. My God! Thankful lang ako kasi we had the right decision to get our daughters a “Savings Wealth Plan” at Pru-Life, at least when they reach College Life, hindi na kami masyadong mahihirapan magpaaral. Until I stumbled the Kids PlayLab near our church, my husband and I visited the place and check out the facilities they offer. The school is clean and well-maintained, air-conditioned room with lots of toys and activity materials, the place has a small indoor play area and the parking area would not be a problem. The teachers are very accommodating and with please personality (I believe that is one of the requirements for being a teacher of toddlers/preschoolers). I love the way they teach the kids, ang haba haba ng pacensya nila. Teacher Jarese says that Kids PlayLab is where learning happens through play, meaning no pressure for the kids kasi parang naglalaro lang sila at the same time natututo.

Even before we registered Rhian, she already knew the alphabet, colors, numbers and shapes. Not only that, she can sing the toddler songs like Bahay Kubo, Nanay Tatay, Bubuka ang Bulaklak, The Wheels on the Bus,  Twinkle Twinkle and Ang Jeep ni Mang Juan. Rhian is a certified homeschooler at the age of 1 year old and I’m so proud of her.  We enrolled Rhian for their Summer Play Fun or what they called “Scribbles and Wiggles" which starts from May 10 until the 23rd of May. This summer class is for kids ages 2-4 years old, from 9am-10 Monday to Friday for 10 days which encourage young children to enjoy music and movement by letting them experiences the fun in doing art activities, singing and dancing.

We arrived at the school 10 minutes before 9am, so we have more time to explain to Rhian what will happen on that day. At first, medyo shy type pa si Rhian syempre pinapakiramdaman muna nya yung new environment nya. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. 

Good Job Ate!

I’m so proud of this young lady, I’m so proud of the little girl who is fearless to start on this new journey. I’ll admit that I was scared at first but when I saw Rhian’s smile, all of those fears went away. As I watched her grow and mature, little by little those fears diminish. I know that my daughter will shine, she’s so beautiful, bright girl who can light up a room with her smile and who is genuinely happy and delighted with life most of the time. Now, looking forward for her next adventure, maybe next year ulit. 


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I’m a frustrated fashion blogger and I seldom post my #OOTD on my social media accounts. I don’t know why pero parang hindi ko keri ang mag post ng mukha ko online. Haha. Bihira lang ako mag post ng picture ko pag sinumpong ako. like this one.

Walang edit edit yan. ^_^

Anyway, having a daughter is like you have a human doll. Ang sarap suklayan, sarap ayusan at lalo na ang sarap bihisan. So when we found out that we’re having a baby girl, tuwang tuwa ako kasi meron na kong kasabay pumorma like mother and daughter #OOTD. I’m so blessed that I have loving and generous in-laws from US na laging nagpapadala ng mga damit for my kids. Now, sharing with you some of our kikay kids #OOTD during our photoshoot every weekend. Yes! Gustong gusto ng 2 na pinipicturan sila, nasa dugo na ata talaga namin ang mahilig sa camera.  Enjoy!

RHIAN THE EXPLORER


Top - H&M
Jogging Pants - H&M
Rubber Shoes - Zippy 
Dress - Big and Small Company
Shoes - The Landmark 
Dress - From US
Shoes - The Landmark
Top - Hello Kitty
Pants- Justees
Shoes -  ZY Girl
Top - Little Miss
Skirt - Little Miss
Shoes - Bella
Top - from Boracay
Pants - Justees
Shoes -  Zippy
Dress - Little Miss
Shoes - Bella
Dress - SM Kids Fashion
Shoes - SM Kids Fashion



RHAINEBOW


Top - Savannah
Leggings - Justees from SM Kids Fashion
Socks - The Landmark
Dress - SM Kids Fashion
Shoes - R&B
Socks - Darlington
Top - From US
Leggings - From US
Shoes - H&M
Onenies - Mothercare
Socks - Enfant
Top - From US
Leggings - H&M
Socks - Darlington
Dress - Peppermint
Socks - Darlington 

So if you want more #OOTD of my kids, do follow me at Instagram @rnvillareal. No need naman na laging bago ang damit para makapag #OOTD, you can mixed and match the clothes, honestly, yung iba damit nila is bigay and pamana lang. Now, I'm so excited for more #OOTD ng dalawang bagets.

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