my baby is growing up sooo fast!

Am I getting old? Or is it Arabella growing up so fast? Hayyyyy... moms worries a lot and I'm no excemption. Seeing my daughter now is a milestone for me. Since she's my first, I can't help but compare her to a "project assignment" that I've been working hard in the office. From its planning, to preparation, to its actual execution of making sure that "my assignment" is well taken cared of and well attended to. I have a long way to go. And just like any ordinary projects that I was assigned to, I am making sure that this one is going to be successful to the best of my knowledge and ability. Of course, in parenthood's lingo, I will make sure she will be loved and guided so she'll grew up to be a good person.

Mother's Day at Bowness Park

I know it's quite late but I only have now to post some pictures of what happened last Mother's Day.

Mother's Day is always a Sunday, family day for some families and last time it turn out to be Noel's off from work. We initially do not have any plan that time. I was just thinking of just spending it at home with my hubby and daughter in front of the TV with a large size Boston Pizza in Tropical Chicken flavor! (yummmmm!). But 2 days before that, our good friend Will (our Argentinian compadre) gave hubby a call and was inviting us for a day at the park on Mother's day. Of course, as we do not have any plans yet, Noel immediately said yes. So came Sunday, we were preparing to go to Bowness Park. Will and his family is already waiting for us at the park. It was a good afternoon, although it was raining in the morning but during the afternoon, the sun is in its peak and we all enjoyed Will's burger and hotdog. I brought some cupcakes to go with it as well. The park was crowded as usual, everywhere you will find families spending time together, playing in the park or with their kids. I am my usual mood to play with Ella in the swing while Noel and Will play catch ball. It was a very light moment and I must say I did enjoyed it. One of the nicest ways to celebrate Mother's day.

Here are the pics of our bonding time with Will and his family.

Of course, the celebration wouldn't be complete without my presents from hubby. He gave me a wallet and my latest favorite craze now, my Wii Board with Wii Fit. He also gave me a bag (not in the pic yet). I just love being pampered on my day! =) Again, as always, looking forward for next year!

Almost... but not quite

We often heard about this from people who ALMOST got what they wanted but NOT QUITE of what they would expect to get. I'm sure all of us has this same scenario whenever we ask for something and expect it to be exactly the same but only get the "lower" version of it or not getting anything at all.

Just recently, I thought I got what I wanted for months now but turn out to be a huge disappointmnet for me. You know the feeling that you've waited for it to happen and already planning about it until that sad news came and you go back to your old self again this time, more disappointed and questioning your capabilities.

I don't entertain failure eversince, I know myself and what I usually do is "feel it" for that day and move on the other day. I was doing that before and doing it now. It didn't feel good but I know I am a fighter and even if it is disappointing me a lot, I know and I can find it in my heart to stand up and deal with it as I used to.

I know there will always be "ALMOST" ahead of me and "NOT QUITE" getting the exact results I would want but life can get tough and I'll just enjoy whatever I have right now.