Grandparents Day

One of the reasons why we chose the Schoolroom (Henri's toddler school now) is because they had a lot of activities/projects that help build a closely knit family. One of the things they stress on is the importance of different relationships. Today was Grandparents Day! Henri spent quality time with two very special people... his Lolo Monching whom he fondly calls "Papa" and his paparazzi Lola Josie.  It's a pity Grandma Jo missed this. We are crossing our fingers that she'll make it next year for this activity!

This was the little project Henri did with both his grandparents;

Lola Josie was first to arrive...

Instructions:

1. Get a mesh pouch from the teachers. 

2. Place the cut-out paper heart with Henri's name inside the pouch.
3. Fill up the pouch with the colorful confetti and poutpurri.

 4. Seal the pouch.

 Voila! Henri to Lola Josie : This is for you, Lola. Keep it inside your drawer so you'll always remember me :)

 "Flowers are the sweetest things in the world. So are grandparents."

Now it's Papa and Henri's time to bond...

 Henri was so focused with his task at hand.

 Henri to Papa : I can handle this Papa.... let me do it myself.

Henri is truly lucky to have the best (not to mention the coolest) grandparents who do nothing but spoil him to death! :) 

Product Review : The BabyBjorn Carrier

Dada is so happy now that he can use the BabyBjorn Carrier once again...this time for our darling Sofia who is turning 5 months already! We used the same exact carrier with Henri when we were still living in the city. Mama used it to bring Henri to the park, shopping, school, etc. and Dada used it even at home when he didn't want to be put down and he had to do the dishes. Yes, he did the dishes while carrying our baby boy (*sigh* Buhay America! hahaha!). Now, it's more for leisure and fun...

Dada and Sofia taking a walk outside the village

I would recommend this for babies 3 to 9 months - when they're much older, it's harder to use it because the baby's weight strains the back already. This is very practical for those parents who are on the go and always want to bring their babies with them. We chose the award-winning classic BABYBJÖRN Baby Carrier Original. It allows you to carry your child safely and close to you, while keeping your hands free to do other things. It is comfortable and easy to use both indoors and out. As with all our baby carriers, it was developed in collaboration with medical experts to suit newborns optimally.

Why choose BabyBjorn?

1. Ergonomic Design 
The baby carrier has an ergonomic design that provides the proper support for your child’s head, back and hips from birth. The adjustable head support can be folded down so that the child may be carried facing forward when he or she is a bit older and able to hold up his or her own head.

2. Safe and user-friendly 

The baby carrier was designed to allow you to carry your child safely and close to you while being easy to use. The baby carrier is simple to put on and take off without assistance and easily adjusted from the front. Moreover, the front piece can be opened entirely so that you can lift out your sleeping child without waking him or her.

3. Small and handy
The baby carrier uses minimal space and can easily be packed in a bag to take with you.

Sharing with you some pics of us using this product;

 With Dada at his Chinatown Birthday Dinner , NYC 2009

 NYC 2009

Group hug at the Rockefeller Center during Christmas Season 

Mama and Henri at the Park 

Best multitasking shot ever! - Dada and Henri somewhere in the UES

Happy Bjorning!