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| Guess who was early @ the show??? |
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| Ruth & Jiro before the rain came rushing |
Thursday, August 25, 2011
TOTEM - Cirque du Soleil
Jiro was as lucky as the 1000 lightnings in the sky during a thunderstorm last night. A special treat to TOTEM - a Cirque du Soleil production, was in place. The Master of Ceremonies performed special tricks in front of Jiro. Thanks to mom and dad who were equally excited to be there early !!!
2nd Day Canada Wonderland
Water Park @ Canada Wonderland on August 20th was a rain out.
However, no rain checks for them, as they splashed thru the waters in the rain.
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| JV loves being in the water. He normally uses the pail in the bathroom for his pool !! |
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| Jiro has grown leaner in the last 2 summers in Canada |
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Storm is brewing
With the recent earthquake in the East Coast yesterday, storm is fast approaching our way today. A lucky Jiro is being treated out tonight by his parents Yvan and Ruth to go and see TOTEM, a Cirque du Soleil production.
Moi, has volunteered to sit for two babies. A 98 year old Mamang & a two year old JV (Jaric Van). While anyone thinks it is easy enough, try this scenario, where both had gotten hungry at the same time and on cue, @ 6:00pm sharp !!! I had to rush and prepare/cut the teenie bits of meat and rice plus peel and seed the grapes. First, I prepared diced melon for JV, but as soon as he saw the grapes, he scooted over to Mamang's side of the table and picked one up into his mouth. I seem to suspect him thinking "ano kayo, ini-isahan ninyo ako.. mas masarap yung grapes ahhh". ha ha ha. With a lot of cajoling and promises of the "last" bite, JV and Mamang finished their supper.
Leading them both to the living room, I instructed JV to "watch" Lola. With great assurance that both will be OK, I returned to the kitchen to clear up the dishes. I can hear Mamang trying to comfort the little one by her "pek-pek kel tanu dumak kel" patting at JV's kamote and ham (references of endearment to legs and bum).
Moi, has volunteered to sit for two babies. A 98 year old Mamang & a two year old JV (Jaric Van). While anyone thinks it is easy enough, try this scenario, where both had gotten hungry at the same time and on cue, @ 6:00pm sharp !!! I had to rush and prepare/cut the teenie bits of meat and rice plus peel and seed the grapes. First, I prepared diced melon for JV, but as soon as he saw the grapes, he scooted over to Mamang's side of the table and picked one up into his mouth. I seem to suspect him thinking "ano kayo, ini-isahan ninyo ako.. mas masarap yung grapes ahhh". ha ha ha. With a lot of cajoling and promises of the "last" bite, JV and Mamang finished their supper.
Leading them both to the living room, I instructed JV to "watch" Lola. With great assurance that both will be OK, I returned to the kitchen to clear up the dishes. I can hear Mamang trying to comfort the little one by her "pek-pek kel tanu dumak kel" patting at JV's kamote and ham (references of endearment to legs and bum).
All of a sudden "SILENCE"
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| Guess what?.... JV slept on his "watch" !!! |
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| Mamang gets startled !!! |
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| from her reverie !! |
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| Year 2011 |
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Canada Wonderland Adventure
1st Day @ Canada Wonderland
Hope to experience all the rides today
Another day next week is set for the Water rides !!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Canada Day Adventures
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In addition to the Carandang's planned City Tour with a Splash, was an afternoon adventure of The Ontario Place. The Ontario Place did not happen as they can not get on the King street car which would take them to their destination...." too many people" they say. They opted out with a few hours of strolling along the Harbour Front. JV tells me, he saw ducks, boats, birds. He says one word sentences and motions to riding a "bus" "train" and "bus". He must have slept on the subway train coming home and on to the Birchmount bus. He was cranky and sleepy when they got home. Jiro was all excited telling me about the places they went to and the restaurant they ate in . JV has been pounding his fists on him again and kicking him on the sheens... ahahayyyy...
but he poses very well for pictures
Mamang's July 1, 2011
The younger brood scheduled themselves a tour of the city with a splash. They decided to take on the Toronto Hippo Tours, the hippest way to see Toronto. It is a continous journey on both land and water to experience the thrill of the "splash" into Lake Ontario.
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Mamang and I have designated ourselves to stay put at home and enjoy the coolness of the air condition. As soon as the younger set were out of the house, Mamang decides to narrate her stories of old. She was talking about her buying "in-kiwar" in the corner store and was looking for a black rice in-kiwar called binalayagan. I think this term means "not pounded to the purest pulp". [[ I need to verify this terminology from my Ilocano resources, as I am not quite sure]].
After an hour of story telling, she starts conversing in simple but gramatically correct English. When she does this, I worry and worry myself that her brain must be really working hard and reverting back to the language part of her brain. Mamang is tired and she goes to bed, still talking in English. I asked her why she is speaking to me in English, when I am a full blooded Ilocano. She can not be bothered and quips..."so, you can understand what I am saying to you". Ay, motherrrr !!!! I exclaimed.
Mamang and I have designated ourselves to stay put at home and enjoy the coolness of the air condition. As soon as the younger set were out of the house, Mamang decides to narrate her stories of old. She was talking about her buying "in-kiwar" in the corner store and was looking for a black rice in-kiwar called binalayagan. I think this term means "not pounded to the purest pulp". [[ I need to verify this terminology from my Ilocano resources, as I am not quite sure]].
After an hour of story telling, she starts conversing in simple but gramatically correct English. When she does this, I worry and worry myself that her brain must be really working hard and reverting back to the language part of her brain. Mamang is tired and she goes to bed, still talking in English. I asked her why she is speaking to me in English, when I am a full blooded Ilocano. She can not be bothered and quips..."so, you can understand what I am saying to you". Ay, motherrrr !!!! I exclaimed.
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