happy mother's day!

this year's mother's day was may 9, 2010 (sunday). i knew rhett had something for me. he was making a project at school for the special day. all he could offer was "mom, it's a secret!" he gave me a pretty package friday after school. but i promise to open it a few days later on mother's day.

sunday mother's day morning came and rhett came to my bedroom pretty excited. he had with him the package and was convincing me to open the present. i had to read the creative greeting card first. it had no message inside the text body but the envelope said it all -  "mom i love you" and the coloring was all his work.

inside the package was a beautiful jewelry box. it was recycled from a lozenges tin can. he glued felt paper and designed it with assorted shells on top. it has his photo and "happy mother's day" when you open it. oh it was so sweet!

and wait... more surprises - he made me breakfast with eggs, crispy bacon and french bread. with a big help from his daddy. i was truly impressed. at age 5, he was certainly more aware of the grown up world. quite a difference from last year if i am allowed to say. this must have been those monumental stages.

with a full tummy and a wide smile i was just plain elated. this was all his idea and i knew a cake was in the making. he told me that he has a surprise cake. he wanted to make a red velvet cake - my fave. he solicited his dad's help and gave him a headsup a few days.

yummy red velvet cake by the 2 men in my life - rich and rhett.

i was happy - right? i felt appreciated and flattered. too cute and very pampered. one would wish it was mother's day everyday. rich had more surprises in store. he cooked scallops. i dig 'em.  very temperamental ingredient that requires searing.

indeed it was a very special day to feel celebrated. thank you to my two luvs! i wuv u too!!

Facebook 5th Birthday Greetings for Rhett

Duchesne Tolaram-Crawford: okay that was his birthday party last weekend. today is his actual 5th birthday. happy birthday son! to the most loving, funny, witty and sweet boy in my life - i wish you the best.

April 29 at 3:38am · Bettina Bonnevie Obias, Gemma Lagatic- Reyes and Lizzie Golden like this..Fidz Castro Happy Birthday!

April 29 at 5:14am · .Lizzie Golden happy birhday rhett :)

April 29 at 5:38am · .Maie Tlrm Hey Rhett! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

April 29 at 7:16am · .Marissa Wojtysiak Tell my little nephew happy birthday and that I love him please!!! =) P.S. I can't wait to see all of you this summer!!

April 29 at 10:41am · .Manette V. Thornsberry happy, happy birthday rhett!!!

April 29 at 10:47am · .Margarita Peñas happy bday rhett!!!

April 29 at 10:58am · .Ana Leilani Corpuz Duchesne belated happy birthday to Rhett. Will write you one of these days. Am out of circulation lately. Regards.

May 1 at 6:14am · .Bettina Bonnevie Obias Belated Happy Birthday, to prince Rhett! May Mommy make his dream come true. ;D

san diego-manila flight

we were bound for manila (philippines) from san diego last february 2010. rhett's grandfather (ramon tolaram) passed away in naga city, philippines at 78 years old. we were on our way to pay our last respects.

those electric walkway sure comes in handy after a long flight specially when you are catching the connecting flight and with heavy luggages. rhett enjoys this ride. stay on the right son! the left is the passing invisible lane.

the monster trucks came with us. it is  along flight to asia and one has to find ways for entertainment.

 it didn't take long to find out that the audio headphones serve double purpose. a new prop for laughter.

 

what about this way? is that a better profile?

 actually mama can do it too. here is moi with the morning look. we lose track of the time there with those time changes. rhett took this shot.

now can you beat this?

the straw found a spot.

instant noodles was part of the international flight menu. yipee!

Bing Crosby Restaurant

so i continue to chronicle the life of rhett who is now five years old. my co-worker crystal last day was fast approaching so we all decided to hangout. she has a million of reasons not to go - kids, hubby, budget, etc. and once again i had to emphasize that it is pretty significant to have a "me" time to recharge and take a break from what is pulling us in all directions.

she decided it was time for some happy hour. we went to bing crosby restaurant in mission valley (san diego).

http://www.bingcrosbysrestaurant.com/

this was a journey to the past with their interior design reminiscent of the glorious bing crosby and frank sinatra days.

we went for the finger foods. the main dining was still closed. it had a fairly spacious dining area. rhett was having a grand time eating the calamari. i don't halfway remember if i had martini or margarita. now you know why i had no memory. ha ahah.

here's rhett washing his hands and i always have this fetish with unique sinks. this one happens to be umm contemporary style.

the best fun part of the night apart from the conversation where we totally lose ourselves in talk therapy about our husband's, career, etc. was actually silly things like playing with rainwater. oh the simple delights!