caught in the act

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At the beginning this was my secret! In fact, I have no right to go upstairs because it's too high and it's quite dangerous at my age! Hey look at me, I am very careful! I take one step at a time :) ! Oh no, Maman caught me, patay !!!

my class

This is my class picture this year. I guess, you know where i'm at ! I really like to have my class picture every year because it reminds me of my friends, what we do together and my teachers who help us to be independent during everyday. They teach us how to count, to draw, to distinguish letters and colors, to sing and dance and most especially to develop camaraderie.

Now there you go, my solo picture !

our monster halloween !

Since we rarely and few people celebrate Hallowen in France, we decided to have our own halloween party at home. We haven't got any costumes, no scary make ups, no horrible masks and we didn't even do trick or treat, but I guess playing with our Papa as a monster made us frown and scared to death....HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL !

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This photo was taken on the day of halloween.

my first too !

My fist time....to travel on a high speed train, to go to Paris ! Just a bit sleepy, high speed train makes me sleep ! Maman was very happy during our travel because I was really behaved, who says I can't be like an angel too..........oooppppssssss sometimes ;) !


My first time...... to attend a wedding celebrations.....to travel without my brother and Papa with us and last but not the least my first portrait as a grown up toddler !


I know, I don't usually smile ! Sorry but next time I will make an effort but this is not bad at all, what do you think ?

It's still my portrait ! So I hope these will not bore you. Actually some asked my Maman if I was the flower girl but I wasn't, it was just my dress that makes me looked like one!

Oh, I think I look better on this one ! I was looking into something that makes me grin a little bit ! I guess, I should do this more often or someone should do something funny in front of me, then that will make me smile !

Btw, the wedding of Tita Pat and Tonton Claude was just perfect ! I enjoyed a lot because I was not the only child and it makes me feel released...no dull moments ;)! I played, visited and eaten with other children....isn't is wonderful to be young and naughty...minsan lang po!

my first ticket...

I'm sure you can guess where I'm at ! Yes, I am proud to say that I've been to cinema with my Papa to finally see my first film CARS . When we arrived inside it was so impressing to see the big screen. Better than television at home !!! I was sitting next to a boy of my age, at first we kept on looking at each other. And later found ourselves playing with each other. We were a bit disconnected from the film because of our envie in playing inside the cinema. Anyway, watching and playing at the same time can be possible especially when we are kids ;). I enjoyed watching the film and I can't wait to see another film again and how I wish I can bring my little sister too. That would be great !

I am happy to see the film...

Playing camera shy here ;). The film was great ! It's a much see movie....touching !


This post should fall on September archives. My Mom forgot to publish it before heading off to Pays Basque. Anyway, next time we will update you about the wedding of my "grande cousine" ( big cousin)....

Mayumi au boulot

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Who says I cannot do what adults can do! It's been 3 months I'm doing this job and I am proud to say that I am a little useful too ! So what can you say ? This is not the only thing I can do, I did a lot of progress like my eldest brother Kuya Basti.....I know how to say pardon, attends, et Je t'aime and some simple words. I guess, my Mom is overjoyed because everytime she hears me, she's asking me to repeat many times....di rin sya makulit !

vacation is over

Every year we normally spend 3 weeks of our summer vacation in Corsica "L'île de Beauté" (Island of Beauty) but this time we only stayed for 10 days. We need to save some of my Papa's vacation in going to Pay Basque to attend an important wedding of his first cousin on September. Anyway, even it was too short we've also enjoyed our vacation. We have encountered a lot of the village people and some tourists.

We took the ship from July 19 at 10 in the evening frol Toulon going to Bastia . Arriving the next day to Port of Bastia at 7 in the morning we still have 1 hour drive going to the village. At exactly 9 in the morning we finally arrived in village of St. Lucie De Mercurio (where GIRALDI family originated) the village belongs to the ville of Corte . That morning, I saw 2 workers who where trying to construct a cemented platform for the incinerators that segregate all different kinds of trash (papers, bottles, plastics, cartons) since I really adore cars, motorbikes, trucks and tractors I had a great priviledge to pose and to have a great souvenir of this one. Thanks to the workers who permitted me to get inside on this enormous tractor, it was too cool ! Maman took a picture and she even had a video of this ! Video to be followed and that's a promise!

It's just unfortunate that my sister is too small to get inside with me because I would love to share the joy with her. It was an unforgettable instance of my life, my growing up. I guess she doesn't care because she did not insisted....very comprehensive ;-) ! The next day, we went to Tavignano River 15 minutes drive from the village. Huhhh water was too cold but I am a big boy so I did not hesitate to swim with my little sister beside me. Maman prepared food so then we can have our little picnic there by the riverside. Then, other days spent with a simple promenade in the village and other neighbooring villages, groceries, playing football in the stadium, and not to forget household chores or simply chit chatting with the village people.

Two days before our departure we organized a barbecue party and almost everyone of the village people were present. In fact, it rained a lot that day and we were afraid that it will not stop but thanks to the nature he heard my wish ! It's so sad that we were not able to take some pictures because everyone were busy and it was already dark and camera flash isn't enough...just take a look of this magical views when we get up in the morning !

We also went to the beach of La Lido de la Marana in Borgo, Bastia . With a friend (tati Gina) then we accompanied her to the bus terminal going to Porto Vecchio where she works only for this summer.

It was really an unforgettable moments for us. Wonderful vacation, meeting different kinds of people and I will keep those good memories we have spent with my parents and friends. Next year, Mayumi is more grown up and yet another great escapade are surely waiting for us. She will be the one to write this blog...he he he! We will invite more friends to come with us...that means more pictures, more parties, more promenades, new experiences and a never ending adventures . Profit and enjoy the rest of summer vacations and I can say hello to Autumn soon !

Have a nice day to you all!

My first step !

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fête de fin d'année

Voici mes première photos de la fête de fin d'année de mon école. En fait, la thème de notre fête est "La Chine" donc nous sommes habillent comme ça avec tous les élèves de petite section !

Est-ce que vous me voyez?

Avec ma gentille maîtresse.

Avec mon copain Maxime

Avec ma copine Thais qu'elle me semblait être fatiguée

Je suis vraiment content d'avoir participé a cette fête. C'était tellement amusant ! Regardez la video que ma Maman àvait enrigestré. Voila je vous laisse et puis très bonne vacances a tous !

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Bonne fête Papa !

Notre coeur nous dit

Qu'aujourd'hui, c'est fête

Mais quelle fête ?

La fête des Mamans ? Non !

La fête des rois ? La fête d'un roi !

Mais lequel ?

Le roi de notre coeur :

C'est notre Papa à nous.

Tu es le meilleur, le plus beau, le plus gentil

Même si parfois tu te fâche

Quand nous faisons des bêtises

Nous savons que c'est pour notre bien être

Tu nous donnes beaucoup d'amour

Tu nous apportes l'amitié et le respect.

Avec Maman qu'on adore aussi de tout notre coeur

Vous êtes le plus beau des cadeaux qu'on peut avoir

Bonne fête PAPA ! On t'aime tellement fort !

vvrroooommmm

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Papa was so excited to drive the owner type jeep of my Lolo Dani (the brother of my true Lola Rosie in Pinas)! Imagine we drove going to the city and we have crossed the rough roads. It's like we were competing in RALLY (in Africa) ! There was also the river but it wasn't deep at all. Next time, if I am able and big enough to drive this car I will ;-)

strange but funny

I was barely 4 months old when I needed to sleep inside a suitcase!!! Yes, you've heard it right ! It happpened when my Papa needed to attend a 4 days conference in Paris. Since Maman wanted to visit Paris too we went together with him while Papa was away busy working ;-) which was a good opportunity. The hotel where we checked in, unfortunately did not have a crib or even a small bed. But you know how brilliant mothers are :). She had an excellent idea of putting me here ! Imagine, I still have a large space and I still can move inside and look how I slept peacefully without any worries at all.

We spent our New Year 2005 with FrancoPhil friends in Les Hopitaux View, Les Doubs (near the Swiss Border ). Since they live in the mountain, we decided to go skiing the whole day. I still don't know how to ski but it was also a chance for me to begin at 3 years old. Afterall, my Papa was there to teach me. But the thing is, I do not have the ski outfit.....and yes again I did not have a choice! But to wear this !

I suppose you know that this is a ski combination for girls! I did not have a choice because Tita Sarah has a 4 year old daughter and it was her ski combination that she used when she was my age. Do I have a choice ? No, because it was freezing cold out there !!! Do I need to protest ! Again, no because because that was the only available suit that fits me ! What was funny, when a Mom just beside us was teaching her daughter to ski (my case with my Papa) and she was telling her daughter "Regarde mon couer comment la petite fille faire le ski avec l'aide de son père" (sabay turo po sa kin, eh nakasuot ba naman ako ng lavander).

tired

After a great journey spending our time playing we ended up like this....exhausted! We do not have the energy of going to our room....but wait where's Papa & Maman to carry us so then we would be able to sleep comfortably on the bed! hhhhhmmmm we thought to have a lazy parents .Lol

do I have a choice?

This photo was taken ten days ago. Just trying and starting to wean her. So I am giving her a milk compliment, which I am sure that she wil not be very happy about it. Look at her, she was thinking if she will going to take the bottle of milk I gave her or she will insists on breastfeeding! I guess, it will be going to be a big job and it will not be very easy for both of us. Breastfeeding is perfect because baby and mother grow to love and appreciate each other. Theres the feeling of closeness while breastfeeding. Baby feels secured while being nursed. But somehow theres always an end to everything and the battle continues. Today is her 11th day of refusal ! Whenever she insists and claims to be nursed she's trying to tuck her hand under my shirt searching. Though my heart is melting because of pity while she cries..... kailangan ko syang tiisin !

training day !

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This is my son Sébastien ( we fondly call him Basti - ala Pinoy baga ). This video was taken during his training when he was almost 2 years old....ha ha ha. Just trying to figure out if he can manage to eat alone. And well, I guess you can tell me how independent he was. Actually he was eating couscous I made. He seems to like it that is why I prefer to make his food and not buying at all of this "ready to eat" that we can always and easy to find in the groceries.

Mayumi turns 1

I've come to realized that time is running so quickly. One year ago, I was just waiting for my little girl to be born but look at her now, she's grown up and celebrating her first birthday. She walks, she has 8 teeth, she starts to imitate some words and she's a bit naughty !

Normally Filipinos celebrate birthdays flamboyantly like organizing party in Mc Donalds or Jollibee, others will make it a simple gathering with family, relatives and friends just like I did ! Either way, I'm sure kids will enjoy and appreciate whatever surprises it would be as long as it is laboured with love. I organized a modest celebration for my little princesse. Since we live just beside a public park Parc des Bruyeres we decided to do it inside where there are tables and chairs already installed and playgrounds. My husband thought it would be a perfect place for the kids and they will savour and appreciate the nature. As forecasted by Meteo (weather forecast) we will have cloudy sky and a little of rainshowers which is not always true. Good thing that nature was in his perfection!

Food that I prepared myself were pansit, lumpiang shanghai, sushi, grilled saucisse (pork sausage) and my two friends brought cakes (chocolate cake and millefuille - cream puff cake) drinks, without forgetting the all time favorite Champagne for the kids (Champomy). There's also candies, chips, nuts and a botlle of wine for appetizer.

We had so much fun! Great weather, yummy foods..Lol... and nature at it's best. Thank you to you all for coming and making things possible. It was a simple celebration but a memorable one ! See you again next year ! Here are some of the pictures.