Exploring The Mind Museum

I didn't pencil in any going-out plan for the family last Saturday. I was decided to just stay at home, and cook for my two boys. The idea of taking my preschooler to The Mind Museum popped in when the little boy asked about dinosaurs while reading his book. I thought he would be amazed to see the T-Rex replica at the museum!

Kyle excitedly smiled at Aedi (idea spelled backwards) at the entrance. After robot Aedi's welcome, a scientist approached us and gave a brief background of the place. Then we were off to explore The Mind Museum, a two-storey building with 5 remarkable galleries.

We explored The Universe Gallery first. It is in this gallery that the beginnings of the universe is explained. Kyle was fascinated to watch the 3D movie about the universe, dinosaurs and people. He also never got tired crossing the dizzying space tunnel and loved his hand-on experiment on the different phases of the moon! 

Then we went to The Earth Gallery. This gallery gave us a glimpse of the pre-historic earth. The evolution of man was also presented there. The highlight of the gallery is the T-Rex exhibit, the reason why I took my little boy at the museum. 

The next gallery that we explored is the Life and Atom Gallery. Kyle loved the replica of the whale shark!

The last gallery that we visited was The Technology Gallery. This gallery explains the evolving humanity through the tools that we invent and innovate. Kyle was especially amused by this "Solar Bug" exhibit.

Kyle was very inquisitive all throughout the walking tour. He also enjoyed  his hands-on-Science experience.

Cuddling my boy after a day of learning. Kyle is getting wiser, more curious, and bigger day by day! I am loving these days that I can still carry him and that his dad and I are still his constant date! =) 

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The Mind Museum Rates and Promotions:

P600 - Adults 
P450 - Children and Private School Students (up to college) 
P150 - Public School Students (up to college) and Teachers with valid school

*Children 2ft & below are FREE.

Special Promo: Pay only P450 (adults) if you live, work, shop or dine in Bonifacio High Street Global City so keep your receipt or bring your ID and present it when purchasing your ticket! 

2 AM Reflection: Moms are Wonderfully Made.

I met an old friend last week. I remembered her preggy days, those days we constantly talked about "becoming a mom", almost every single day.

We talked about several things, and she asked me my a few questions, too.  She asked about the things to expect when expecting, my first trimester experience, my diet, the music I listened to, and my excruciating experience of giving birth. Those were easy to answer, but the most knotty one was, “How was your first day as a mom?”

Kyle, just like any other baby, looked very fragile when he was little. I was too scared to carry him without assistance as I might hold him in a position that could hurt him.  And so my own mom was always there to guide and teach me.

Bu there was a time when my mom went out to buy food and my little boy suddenly cried. Without any second thought,  I carried my child, breastfed him, until he was calmed. My husband called it mommy instinct. I said it was love. It felt great. I felt great being a "mom".  

But giving birth does not also mean gaining the “mommy skills” instantly. I have learned and I am still learning my mommy skills every single day. I also still call my mom for her wisdom. And in some occasions that I feel anxious not knowing what to do, I read this verse I have copied in my planner:

I am wonderful, and my works are wonderful. I love saying that!

Going back to my old friend  who is now a mom herself, I asked her how she is and she proudly answered, “I am good! I can do so many things in a single day: changing diapers, washing clothes, breastfeeding, cooking for the family.... I am a mom!”  She's doing a great job, right? =)

Our bodies are indeed temples of the Holy Spirit. We are blessed and we are blessing to our kids. We are wonderfully made. Our works are wonderful. Let’s celebrate!

I'll concede: I almost forgot our wedding anniversary!

It was our fourth year wedding anniversary last Saturday. It’s funny that the occasion almost slipped in my mind.  We only had 4 days left when I realized that our dearest June 8 was to fall  the following weekend! There were so many things on my hands that week: lesson planning, decorating my homeroom, and doing my mommy chores at home... but no excuses, right?  I can’t imagine how we would feel if Alex and I completely forgot our ANNIVERSARY!

Our Saturday was spent quietly at home.  Alex went to his office for a few hours, went back home, watched a movie with me and Kyle, and then enjoyed the simple dinner I prepared for them. Our celebration came the next day.

We went to Crowne Plaza and  had a feast at 7 Corners Restaurant  early in the morning for breakfast. And since we planned to go to the Republic Wakepark Nuvali for wakeboarding, I told Alex to invite his friend who is going back to India soon, but was never been out of the town yet. So our anniversary celebration was not the usual just-you-and-me, it was more of the more, the merrier. Our son Kyle was also there to celebrate with us.

My husband had some photo opportunities with the boy in Crowne Plaza right after breakfast, and I had my share at Nuvali, too. So who took better pictures?haha. =)

Going back to our breakfast, ang kulit ni Kyle. He was pretending to be a puppy while eating donuts. He was also making faces! Pavan was laughing at his antics!

After breakfast, we went straight to Nuvali. The kid enjoyed the boat ride and fish feeding; but he wasn't that happy at Republic Wakepark because he really wanted to try wakeboarding but he was not allowed.

After our Nuvali trip, we went straight to an Indian Restaurant at The Podium for dinner to honour our guest.  I was a bit apprehensive that my child wouldn’t eat any at the Bombay Restaurant, but I am glad he liked the chicken curry. Pavan insisted to pay the bill!

MY CURRENT STATUS:

Before the night ended, Alex and I had some quiet time together. We reminisced our wedding.  All the spoofs we remembered made us end the day with a good laugh.  Indeed, although the day was almost forgotten, it was and will never be valued less.

How about you? Have you also almost forgotten an important occasion? 

Mag-isa ko lang yata na nakakalimot! =)

The Little Ones

I photographed these little ones at the UPLB grounds several weeks ago . Say hello to the little kids in my family!

 

My son Kyle with his cousin Aaliya.

Posing with their ate Yana.

In the next years, these little kids will be grown ups...I hope they remain to be this close.

Happy weekend!