TARSIERS

We spent the weekend at Bohol and the boys had a blast! They got to spend some time at the beach where they played and swam and threw pebbles into the water and made sand castles and looked at sea life. Of course, I would not allow an opportunity like that to pass by without some integrated lessons along the way. Sometimes they were game and sometimes they weren't. But I didn't mind. As long as they were having fun and enjoying nature.

Anyway, they also got to see the beautiful Chocolate Hills which is a famous tourist spot in Bohol. We also got to see the Man-made Mahogany Forest in Bilar, the Hanging Bridge in Sevilla, the really cute tarsiers (which is another favorite of tourists), we lunched at Loboc River and cruised it, visited Loboc Church, saw a really large python and visited one of the oldest churches in the Philippines, the Baclayon Church. It was a lot of fun.

During our last day there, we went dolphin-watching and snorkeling. We wish we stayed longer than 3 days but perhaps we could go back to that wonderful place one more time. For now, our experiences and memories will suffice.

TIME WITH DAD

Here is Ethan with his dad at Pancake House (SM Mall of Asia). I think this is a lovely photo of them together.

I just want my boys to spend as much time as they can with their dad because Ruther is scheduled to go back to Japan next month and they won't be seeing their dad for 5 months. So bonding with their dad is my top priority now. And hopefully, it will all pay off in the future. =D

ACTIVITIES

We've been doing several activities for the past weeks but again, I mostly want the boys to bond with their dad before he leaves again for Japan so our lessons have been on and off lately. I'm not really worried because I plan to pick it up next month. I'm trying to up Nikki's activities a bit and am encourging Ethan to start with workbook learning but he's just not too interested at the moment. So am thinking of enrolling him in a sport soon and to get him more things that will keep him physically active in the house, like a trampoline. I just get worried that we're doing as much as we can when we can. I'm going to be more focused with their learning and studying from now on...

In this photo, Nikki and Ethan play with the neighbor kids. They were throwing pebbles into dirty water so instead, I gave them some chalk and told them to draw on the road. They did so and the boys had fun.

Nikki answers his workbook. =D

Ethan studies with his dad. He loves identifying pictures.

Nikki makes Christmas cards for his Mama Bong and Mimi and Popsie.

The boys play with their dad, another activity they will miss once he's away again...

PHOTOS

I know I haven't been blogging much and I really do apologize. I think I have to be more resilient in posting here so I will try my best to update you with our homeschooling happenings.

Before I do, here are some photos of the boys from the holidays:

This one was taken at Christmas. We were all in green and it's tradition for us to dress in one color scheme for the holidays. Green was last year's and it was a lot of fun! =D


















This was taken during New Year's Eve. We were all in white. The boys enjoyed looking at the fireworks but Nikki was wary about all the noise.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

WOW! Look at our Christmas stash! =D Merry Christmas everyone!

AT SM SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER

This is a wonderful place for kids. Nikki and Ethan had a blast although Ethan wasn't too keen on the burping figure of a guy. =D

CHAOTIC

Things have been pretty chaotic here at home since Ruther came home from Japan but we still pretty much are continuing our homeschool lessons. I just didn't have the time to post here. Hopefully, in the next few days, I won't be as busy and I'll resume posting. But before I go, here are the boys on their bike one afternoon...

PLAYTIME

PREPARING FOR DADDY'S ARRIVAL

Ruther is arriving home today from Japan! Nikki is so excited! When I suggested that we make a banner for Ruther he was really excited about the activity. So we got a piece of cardboard paper and I used a pencil to make the words. Then, Nikki used a permanent marker to trace the pencil lines. After that, he used some colored chalk to color the letters and it came out so colorful and so wonderful. I just know his dad is going to be so proud and happy!

Here are some photos:

NIKKI IS IN SP MAG!

Yay! Another reason to celebrate! This is a wonderful early birthday present! =D

Happy Birthday soon, baby!

CHICKS

Nikki is fascinated with the baby chicks. This hen had 5 yellow and 3 black chicks. They were so cute! Nikki was so excited about them, he watched them one afternoon and fed them seeds. I think this is a great way for him to learn about farm animals. =D

SWIM FUN!

The family had a despedida for Tita Nicki last Sunday and so we all headed for Sun City a swimming resort in Laguna. The boys had fun of course, and I'll let the photos speak for themselves...

Ethan floats away in the adult pool...

The slide at the kiddie pool.

Nikki loves the slide! Splash!

Little swimmer...

CHORES

Here are boys doing some chores around the house:

WORLD MAP PUZZLE

A happy Ethan completes the world map puzzle. He was quite proud of himself. And so was I. =D

DRAWING

Ethan and his jellyfish. He is quite happy with his drawing. =D Isn't he cute?

GRASSHOPPER

We found a grasshopper the other day! I caught it and put it in a jar so the boys could study it up close. Ethan loved the lesson because he is fascinated with bugs!! Here are some photos:

DOMINOS

We found these dominos and decided to have some fun with it. Here are some photos:

DRUMMER BOY

SCRABBLE

Nikki has had this Scrabble for almost 2 years now. It was given to him as a present. He loves this. We did levels 1 anad 2 before but now, he can breeze through levels 3 and 4. I'm so proud of him!! Maybe we'll be playing real Scrabble in a few years' time. Can't wait!





Nikki loves words.






"This is easy, Mommy!"













"This is how to do it!"











Vowels.