Sad Day

This blog was created to document happy memories. However, due to the loss of a member of our family, I will interrupt the otherwise happy posts --

Some days are good, some days are not. Today is just another day until I received a call from my cousin's wife that something terrible happened to our beloved cousin whom we treated as a brother and a friend.

I have several male cousins but K1 only remembers two names and that includes you. Too bad for K2, he'll not be able to meet an uncle as cool as you.

Cuz, I'm sorry that I did not check on you during the holiday season when hubby asked me where you are and how are you. He did not hear from you for some time. He was waiting for your text messages, be it a simple hi or "musta?"

We are saddened by your loss but we have to move on. You will be missed cuz! We know you're in a better place. Where there is peace and where it is quiet. We still can't believe that this has to happen and too soon. We will surely miss you -- our talks and the simple messages on our Facebook group as you are always first in leaving one.

You have to do so explaining, at least to me. As you've always said -- "Talk to my lawyer!" If we can only have one last time to talk to each other, I will definitely treasure that and make the most of that time.

We love you, cuz! Farewell! You will not be forgotten and you will always remain in our hearts!

Lego Duplo + Mega Bloks

My kids have a lot to be thankful for and some of them are the toys they have been receiving from our families, relatives, and friends.  We have amassed a lot that one of our rooms at home was designated as their storage room.  K1 would go there, choose the toy he wants to play, and ask her yaya to help him bring it out to their play area.

My kids are fond of Lego Duplo for it is an opportunity for them to be creative and make dialogues for the characters they create.  They have the postman set from my SIL GE from last Christmas, and two sets each of the policeman and traffic policeman from my sister DM from our last visit to them in the US.  Just recently, my SIL EA added the Pooh Set to their collection.  Look at the Duplos of the kiddos --

I am keeping the sets of K2 to avoid them from getting lost.  I would be bringing them out for him to play at the right time.  For now, he should play with those appropriate for his age.

Look at K1 goofing after we made the village --

And thanks to my SIL JE for the table and chairs set

And when I thought we only have the Duplos to collect, two sets of Mega Bloks were given by my SIL GE (which we can add to the Mega Bloks Set K1 received from a relative on his first birthday.)

Looky-looky! 1000 Micro Bloks + 200 Mini Bloks = 1,200 Bloks of fun! And 1,200 Bloks to keep after each play!

For K1 --

And for K2 --

The Micro Bloks --

And the Mini Bloks --

Here are hubby's creations --

And here is K1 showing off the gun which his uncle AA made for him from his Mikro Bloks --

Showing off his Mega Bloks gun and wearing his GAP Coolest Big Brother Shirt

These toys could very well help my kids with their motor skills.  Who knows, one of my kiddos might be an architect years from now! Plus, playing with these toys is a way for us to bond, guide our kids, and simply be with them.

Thank you to my kiddos' benefactors! While I am thinking of ways on how to ensure that their toys are all in order and do not get misplaced, I do not know now how to monitor 1,000 ++ pieces.  I am not complaining, though.  I am happy for them for my kids are indeed blessed for having people who love and care for them!  Thanks again! :)