Carousel Ride
New Babies and Toddlers in the Family
When we went home to the province last weekend to visit the wake of our granduncle, I was surprised to see a lot of babies and toddlers in the family. So, aside from my brother’s baby girl, my cousin bore two more girls from when I last saw her second child.
I don’t even want to think about how many nephews and nieces I have on my mother’s side of the family. My mom sent me an sms during Christmas that there are so many kids during their annual Christmas reunion.
I joked that they should send out birth announcements to us so we know the head count of the offspring, LOL.
I made a little compilation of the young addition to the family that I have pictures of. I know there are missing kids here so to that I say, “sorry po, eto lang meron ako” 😀
Christmas Caroling
Christmas caroling at a mall:
I see 12 sitting musicians/violinists 🙂
I hope your Christmas was great! Merry Christmas!
Practical Gift-Giving
There have been a lot of gifts given and received that are great and practical like things that can be used for daily activities (like food containers and kitchen gadgets, wholesale insurance, gift certificates) such as there are those that are not practical.
I would not want to enumerate what the not-practical gifts are but you probably know what these are.
There is really no need to give lavish gifts like some people do. This year like last year, we gave small baskets of goodies with fruits and home-baked muffins. We even gave away candies to the children who come a-knocking on the gates for some Christmas tokens.
Gifts for the kids were wishes came true: they were asked what they needed and these were given to them. Yes, they knew what they were getting for Christmas 🙂 Corny but then again, at least they like what they get, right?
Moderation During the Christmas Season
Halloween was just a few weeks ago and with the Christmas season in full swing, sweets abound. By sweets I mean cake, pastries, candy canes, candies and sweet memories. Ok, scrap the last part because I am really talking about those with sweet tooth and unlimited stomach space.
I am sure a lot of health-related issues after the Christmas season would center on two or three or even four concerns:
- high blood pressure due to excessive consumption of food high in cholesterol and animal fats,
- high blood-sugar level due to consumption of food that are not even supposed to be within two feet of the sufferer,
- cavities especially with children who are in dire need of a visit to Plano dentist clinics
- stomach-related problems like dyspepsia, indigestion and just plain eating a little bit too much.
The key to not getting sick in to do things in moderation and that includes eating, drinking, shopping, having fun, and partying.
Sure, one can always say it is the time to be happy and enjoy the company of family and friends but then again, knowing one’s limits is the best way to go so spend your holidays wisely 🙂
