Having October 31 and November 1 declared as holiday, my wife and I decided to go visit my in-laws... and do the needed transactions we had to accomplish at the same time. So we had our leaves arranged for the rest of the week. The kids were really excited to visit their lola, lolo and titas. Well, I know their grandparents were excited to see them as well.
During our stay, as the kids were enjoying the pool in a nearby resort under the care of our parents, we were able to watch our long awaited movie... hassle-free and with piece of mind that the kids are well taken care of. After watching Amanda Seyfried and JT's "In Time", we were impressed with the writer's concept of using time as a metaphor for power and money, as it used time as currency... and literally, running out of time will cause a sudden cardiac arrest causing your death. I like to elaborate more... but that would definitely kill the thrill for those who want to watch it... all I can say is... it's a two-thumbs up for me.
We always enjoy our stay everytime we are in Gensan (with my in laws). A very comfortable one indeed. From as simple as, a nice warm shower with no water interruption... to the convenience of WiFi and cable for some leisure time... not to mention the relief of having a lot of comfort rooms (whew)... the strolling in malls and around the city, and most of all, the food feast... from viands to cakes... to candies and chocolates... to fruits and ice creams... to chips and fast foods... boodles in every fridge. Just glad to still have control over the kids sweet tooth... or was it just the kids (hehe) :))
Well, our stay was not all for fun, there were stuffs we had to do and take care of ...It's nice to have an unfinished business get over and done with....for good. We also couldn't avoid uncool things like the kids tantrums... as my in-laws termed it, the "long playing", since its annoyingly long and seemingly endless like a "24 in 1" compact disk. Oh well, what's a life of a parent without some little spices... it'll be so boring, right? hahaha. I'll share some thoughts about it with you guys later and I would love to exchange techniques and meaningful experiences that help us go through with children expectations... LOL. Nevertheless, I thank Him for sparing me a little quality and precious time to enjoy and take some needed rest... just enough that it made me want to crave for more. Take care everyone... it'll be one whole busy day ahead... Yahweh bless.
As the grandparent of little ones who don't live nearby, I can tell you they were in heaven during your visit and exhausted when you left! It's all good, love being the G-ma Jo.
ReplyDeleteThat's really nice to know, Jo... loving being a G-ma would mean the heavenly feeling exceeds more the exhaustion... I think, my parents would definitely agree with what you said... thanks for your comment... Yahweh bless.
ReplyDeleteHoliday is the most precious time to spend with family. Time for family bonding! Pray for more holidays and opportunities that you and your family will enjoy the time having good times with their grandparents. God Bless YOu!
ReplyDeletei love this movie! really nice! it was something really different...
ReplyDeleteWAAA! I wasn't able to watch In Time! I'll gonna find a torrent or vcd of the movie.
ReplyDeleteWe also couldn't avoid uncool things like the kids tantrums... as my in-laws termed it, the "long playing", since its annoyingly long and seemingly endless like a "24 in 1" compact disk. Oh well, what's a life of a parent without some little spices... it'll be so boring, right?
ReplyDeleteoh.. that is the greatness of family bonding... one thing you cannot find in freind's get together.. one sure thing everybody in the family will talk about and make fun.. thanks for sharing
I didn't stumble about that movie in time before,
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend with your in-laws in GENSAN. Very refreshing and stress-free vacation.
ReplyDeleteRarely do I hear the words enjoy and in laws in one sentence. Good for you :)
ReplyDeletewaaah," LONG PLAYING",Grnadparents are really the best when it comes to our children ,they were the one spoiling the kids most plus the uncleand aunt's(specially the oldmaid).My eldest one grew up with his grandparents,aunts and uncles ,he was so spoiled and I just found it out when HE stayed with me and hubby in Qatar.Now he is doing good ,no more traces of being a spoiled brat.
ReplyDeleteGrandparents. My mother is crazy over our little bundle of joy and she wants to be with her 24/7. It's exhausting but it's fulfilling, she told me.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I should download that movie tonight. I'm done with what I have here. thanks for sharing.
Another JT movie. Ang awkward nya umarte. Hehe. But I find the sotry interesting.
ReplyDeletelove this movie as well, even wrote a blog about it and my insights from the movie
ReplyDeleteThe in-laws must have had heaps of fun! My mum keeps asking me when we'll be home in Pinas so she can see her apo. It'll be a few more months before we fly back and she could hardly wait. Us too, we need a quickie break from parenting!
ReplyDeletei wanna see this movie .. i like Amanda!
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