Three Musketeers

All for one and one for all.

A Bit of Blogstaking and Thanksgiving

I came across this entry from C Jane's blog. Now, this is a husband who knows how to take care of his wife postpartum. This was definitely a nice read, but I am very, very thankful that Ray knows a thing or two about taking care of me and the kids. He's back to work now after two weeks of being off, but he still makes sure that I am getting plenty of rest and that the kids, especially K & T, are getting the care and attention they need when I can't fully give it to them yet.

Of course, my mom is also helping us out. She is coming to the house everyday after her work to help me put the kids to bed.

Yes, I'm very lucky indeed.

Now, what am I going to do when Ray is at work and my mom goes away on vacation next week?!

Maryn's Many Faces

A Random Act of Kindness

This past week, we experienced a random act of kindness from one of our neighbours. She and her husband have a 3 year old son and 9 month old twins, so they lead pretty busy lives already. But last Friday, she dropped off dinner (spaghetti and meatballs) and treats (blueberry and banana muffins) for us. Now, that's thoughtfulness...

First Stroll

There's been some nice days here in Vancouver, so Tessa and Maryn had their first stroller ride together. Hopefully, this will be the first of their many adventures together. I love how they're kind of, sort of posing the same way, don't you?!

Rain, rain, don't go away...

...so I can use my Transformers umbrella.

Shadow Ballet

Tessa had her first ballet lesson this past week. I still have to upload some pictures from our other camera. But she did put what she learned to practice at home as she shadow danced.

A Tulip Tradition

The tulips have bloomed, and this means the time has come to take a picture of the kids with our favourite flowers. I must say, it is definitely harder to take a picture with three. No one looks at the camera at the same time, so this was the best shot we could get.

It's just another Maryn Monday...

Yay! We finally got a picture of Maryn with her eyes open. Maryn's a bit jaundice and has lost more than 10% of her weight. So, please wish us luck today as we'll be going to the doctor's office to see if she put on some weight this weekend. I'm very positive she did because she just gulped that milk of mine. Here's to a positive appointment at the doctor's!

Sunday Sun

It was a beautiful day today, so Ray took advantage of it by gardening while K & T put on their "get-dirty" clothes and went for a walk with me and Maryn, busily painted our driveway, and attempted to play hopscotch.

Before M day

Before Ray and I were admitted to the hospital, we took the kids to the nursery. On our way there, I looked back and this is what I saw. I couldn`t help but take a picture of K falling asleep with a chicken nugget in his mouth.


At the nursery, K & T loved watching the chickens in their coop while Ray hurriedly searched for the items he needed. Little did K & T know that they would be older siblings to Maryn the next day...

Let's go fly a kite...

I love the fact that Ray will be off for the next couple of weeks, and I am positive that the kids love it too. This past Thursday was very windy here in Vancouver. So, Ray got inspired by the kite Karchy made at school and made a homemade one for K and T. The one Karchy is flying is the one Ray made, and the one Tessa is dragging is the one Karchy made at school.

Big Brother K and Big Sister T

Tessa and Karchy are enjoying their roles as older siblings. It's so nice to see them being so loving and caring towards Maryn.

Party of Five

This past Friday, I began to feel consistent contractions. Since I was GBS positive, I needed to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. I was admitted at 4:30 pm. I was only in the early labour stage from then until 3:30 a.m. I thought that I would be sent home in the morning. But things quickly progressed. My water broke at 5:00 a.m, and Maryn made her grand entrance at 5:53 a.m on April 3rd, weighing 8.8 lbs and measuring 52 cm. We are now officially a family of five and could not be happier.

A just-born Maryn Sofia Lalia Bueno

Party of Five

With the very awesome Dr. Lebl

Maryn with Ninang Rika and Ninong Dan

Maryn visiting Lola Vima on Easter Sunday

With Ninong Mike and T. Lo

We hope you all had a blessed Easter!

Tessa Thursdays

On Thursdays, when K goes to school, I get to spend some one-on-one time with Tessa.

Enjoy your Thursday dose of Tessa.