It's Hyzyd's Day!

...because it's Children's Day in Thailand! He deserves some special treatment today. Actually, Children's Day was celebrated yesterday all over Thailand. We didn't go out yesterday because based on our experience before , on Children's Day the city is congested- people from neighboring provinces flocked to the city creating severe traffic and children's play station like Skippy's Wonderland is sooooo crowded with young and old that freedom of movement was hindered.

We told Hyzyd that today is his day so he dressed in best and even allowed us to let him wear his sunglasses which was not used for a long time!

I gasped as I saw him stand like that and posed for me. I can't believe that my baby will soon be a young man!

We went to church first then after lunch we ventured Skippy's Wonderland. Hyzyd's favorite game there is Burnout 3: Takedown-the new king of arcade racers. I tell you that it's hyper-addictive single-player mode. You can see down here that Hyzyd patiently waited for his turn.

We played and we're able to takedown 6 cars. No photo was taken coz our only photographer (my hubby) was in a hair salon. We also try out the mini-hockey game and the slam dunk.

Hyzyd envied the older kids riding on bump cars. He just contented himself on watching them and cheering for them. Yeah, he'll literally cheered them by screaming "YAY" while raising his right arm. The parents around was amused of him.

My tired boy asked for popcorn and sat at the feet of Rapunzel..he..he...We've watched this movie "Tangled" at home already. Hyzyd was more fond of Pascal, the chameleon, and Maximus, the horse than Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

Afterwards, we brought him to Swensen's Ice Cream Parlour. He looked like an expert ice cream eater here...LOL!

He chose the "Very X-mas" menu. It has a scoop of Mocha Almond Fudge, Reversible Chocolate and Chocolate Rainforest. Toppings include fan wafer, chocolate chips, whipped cream, cherry, strawberry, sliced banana, chocolate balls and rainbow sprinkles.

It was indeed a magical moment for our Hyzyd especially that today ushers in a nice weather. It's a fine opportunity that we're able to spend quality time with our toddler. Children's Day celebration did surely bring in laughter and great times.

A happy and beautiful Christmas with Hyzyd

How's your Christmas? We don't have Christmas vacation in here that's why I took the liberty of having my offline vacation- giving myself a break from blogging and facebooking. I even don't allow myself to even check my email! I devoted my time with my family, my friends and with God. I'm even thankful that I don't have online tasks last week so that I won't be forced to work.

On December 24, our school allowed us to enjoy the day so we're off from duty but for my hubby's side, they're having classes because they had a break starting December 27 until January 3, 2011. So I decided to have a date with Hyzyd, my lovable tyke. I brought him to Carrefour (Hatyai's French international hypermarket chain) and let him play at their Skippy's Wonderland.

Our day out won't be complete without him riding on his fave car

Hyzyd's checking out the colorful chipmunks

He's having a great time tapping the chipmunks that pop out the holes!

A happy child deserves a Happy Basket Ice-Cream from Swensens!

Mmmmmmm yummmyyyyyyyyy!!!

I am a working mom and my husband works too. We make sure that we give our baby a quality time as much as we can. I was glad that on that day, Hyzyd was entertained especially now that he's more curious and active. He's growing fast and learning a lot. His happiness is what matters to us.

It's indeed a happy and beautiful Christmas!

Behind the scenes of Hyzyd's 2nd Birthday Celebration

NO matter how you wanted to celebrate birthdays in a very simple way, still the task of planning and preparation (right from the kids' birthday party food, decoration, to the birthday invitations) could be overwhelming if you don't have help. Good for me, I have 4 of my friends who helped me in decorating the venue, blowing the balloons, preparing the food , arranging the things in the house and even washing the dishes! Without them I'm sure I'll be stressed out . When I'm stressed, I usually suffer from acne flare-ups . Because of them I was spared of buying the best treatment for adult acne. Nobody want a zit larger than a breadbox to have its ugly head reared on your face when you least expected it and when you needed most to look your best!

Thank you Belle, Sugar, Grace and Ate Ren

As for my Hyzyd, I don't really have a specific theme. On his event tarp, I just want it to be bright and have the cartoon characters that he's familiar with like Mickey Mouse, Spongebob and Lightning McQueen! I only have 4 kids invited in the party and only two of them at the right age (3 and 5) to truly enjoy the foods and party favors. The other two were just 11 months and 1 year old.

the event tarp

Designing my 2 year old birthday party tarp and invitations becomes pretty easy because I found Innové Grafx in Facebook. They do the designing, send the big file to me and I printed them here in Hatyai City. As for the invitations, I just send them via Facebook and email to friends.

the party invitation

I set the party to start at 3:30 pm so I prepared light snacks such as cake, spaghetti and ice-cream for the children. We have grilled fish, grilled pork, fried chicken, spaghetti, cake, pizza, macaroni, sushi, letchon-kawali and fruits for the adults.

the party food

I prepared party favors for the kids (remember I only have 4-1 boy and the rest are girls) but I forget something...my zip bag is Hello Kitty! I should have choose something neutral like Winnie the Pooh or the Cars because the birthday celebrator is a boy! Forgive your mommy son, it's just that I love anything in pink!In each zip bag, I have goodies and useful item like wallet for girls and a sand-digging toy set for the boy.

the party favors

Celebrating Hyzyd's 2nd birthday

The birthday celebrator woke up at 8:00 o'clock on his BIG day while we're downstairs. He knocked on the door upstairs to let us knew that he's awake already and what greeted me was his super-duper happy smile. He surely knew that it's his BIRTHDAY!

He spent his morning playing with balloons that his Titas (Aunts) made for him. He jumped and down on the bed, dived on the balloons and whisked them to every corner of the house!

Hyzyd's special smile on his birthday!

under the balloons!

even mommy who hasn't put her face cream yet doesn't mind taking photos with the celebrator

But something happened! Hyzyd fell over the edge of the bed! He dived on the balloons while mommy is busy taking photos not knowing that Hyzyd is already at the edge of the bed! Bad, bad mommy!

But thankfully, Hyzyd was fine and we give him his favorite "sandwich kiss".

Before I'll post the other details, let me extend my warmest thanks to my friends- Belle, Sugar and Ren ( remember girls I'll make a separate post about your ingenuity, inventiveness and innovativeness in making Hyzyd's day a memorable one!). They surely made the venue, decoration and food , the event of Rajuthit Road! Thanks to my bro. who took the video and photos and friends who come over to celebrate with us especially those who brought gifts to Hyzyd... !

the day before the birthday, the ladies with me (L-R) Sugar, Ren and Belle

are one of the reasons why Hyzyd's 2nd birthday is truly a marvelous one!

The time has come for Hyzyd to blow his own candles. Hyzyd is uber ready for this event as he blew other candles on few occasions already. We choose magic candles that will lit up again after being put off so that Hyzyd's blowing would be so much fun! It was, indeed!

More posts to come about the preparation, the food, the visitors, the designer, the cook, the runner, our entertainer-Uncle Kato, Hyzyd's gift and many more!

My family give thanks to God for the provision, fine weather after it rains right before we start and for the friends who shared the joy with us.

Hassle-free handa is my forte

I always wanted a hassle-free handa (celebration). This coming October, there are lots of events to be celebrated- our 3rd wedding anniversary, our 2-year old Hyzyd's birthday , my father's 53rd birthday (if he'll come with my mom and sisters)and my niece first birthday. For my baby, he's an easily impressed breed, and there is no need to spend lots of time or money on the celebration. I always remember what my father told me "Remember that you are the one who creates the expectations that your child has". We'll simply invite a few favorite friends over for a celebration of cake and ice cream. We'll not forget to put candles on every letters of "Happy Birthday" on his cake because he loves blowing candles!

This candle blowing took place one Sunday during our minister and his daughter's birthday. Hyzyd helped blowing the candles!

Want a a hassle-free handa? Try these ways:

1.Stay Home.On this way, we can party all we want, I do away with the unease, and save money.
2.Keep it short. The list, I mean. By holding the party at my place, we will automatically limit the invites to those I want . Often, a short text serves as an invite (we call in here because it rates the same with texting). A follow-up often unnecessary these ways. Thus, no need for that whole RSVP business.
3. Hire a caterer! Instead of turning our kitchen into a circus, why not call a caterer? But here in Thailand where could I find someone who'll not only take care of the chow, but will also fix our place as well. Could I find one that will accommodate my personal whims and tastes but has a particular strength as well for only 5K baht?

Tell me, am I cheap like Mr. Krabs or am I just practical?