Yesss! We went out at past 11 pm yesterday to see the magical beauty of Prague at night.
At the Charles Bridge
From the side of the Lesser Quarter, we crossed the Charles Bridge to the other side, the Old Town. I was surprised to see plenty of tourists even when it was already late. At the Charles Bridge, we met two big groups of tourists mostly oldies still very much up and about with their tour; and many other tourists from other countries. You can only guess based on the language they speak. Its always like Babylon when you walk in Prague center. It was also a romantic night for lovers; we’ve seen several of them. One couple was even kissing in the middle of bridge for everyone to see. Awww! Prague was still very much alive at night. I think it was also because it was Friday, the start of the weekend. With all the noise from the people around us, little C who was very sleepy couldn’t sleep at all.
Me, M and Little C sitting in front of the Tyn Church.
It was in front of Tyn Cathedral that we stayed longer, just soaking ourselves in the wonderful sight before us; the Old Town all lighted up. It was there that little C finally fell asleep.
Little C was snoring! Really!
We went home at past two am, going back the same route we trodded earlier where we met lots of party animals who were already drunk.
The birthday girl.
Yesterday was little C’s first birthday. We’re overjoyed as to how this baby turned out to be. She’s such an amusing little girl! She’s very playful lately and teases us a lot. She’d also melt our hearts with her abundant smiles and giggles. Many times I had to bite my own tongue instead of her. Weeeeee!
The pretty bouquet from Marielle.
Anyway I was surprised to receive a bouquet of mixed flowers from a friend. It wasn’t my birthday but I got a present from her! She said it’s a gift for surviving my first year as a mom.
I’ve got plenty to say about how I survived the ordeal in a foreign land but my mind is pretty much drained right now to form my thoughts in a comprehendable fashion. All I can say is, compared to other mother’s experience, thank God little C had no serious health-related problems or accidents that could have worried me to death.
To end this post, let me send out my BIG thanks to ALL – our family and friends who have helped me get through the first year most especially to M, for being such a good dad and husband. We made it! Cheers!
Little C has this habit of “eating” our stuff especially electronics; remote controls, charger, mobile phones, and such. She already destroyed my optical mouse, her dad’s phone and my phone; but luckily it survived (her drool)! M gave her his old but still working mobile phone to play with, but she seems to know which to victimize.
I think we should get ourselves a water-proof cell phone case so she can’t do any harm to our unit in case she gets hold of it. No matter how she bites on it, this water proof case will protect the phone not just from water but also from grit and sand. I saw this among the many cell phone accessories sold online at SF Planet. There were so many accessories and blings for phones that I never knew existed! Anyway, the water proof case is just one solution. The best solution of all is to hide our phones away from her reach or sight.
She goes by many names. Her cousin Rjed who’s turning 5 today lovingly calls her “Caiteless”. To me she’s Katka, Caite, Caity or Caitlyn. Take your pick. 
Blink, blink… I’m not dreaming at all. The little girl whom I fondly calls in this blog as little C will turn one year old next week. Though there are times I wish she had stayed longer in her 4 month old state (that age when babies are such helpless, little creatures who can only wave their hands and kick their legs without causing any trouble like peeling the wallpapers or reaching a box of candles), I can’t help but be excited for the coming months about the surprises she’ll delight us as she grows.
“Where’s Daddy?”
Time goes by so slowly for those who wait… Madonna’s song Hung Up was playing on the radio when M asked me teasingly “That was you she’s referring to?” I wasn’t really minding the song so I didn’t immediately understood what he meant.
The story behind it:
It happened last week when my sis and I with little C went to see Prague Castle. It was past 7 in the evening when we decided we had enough though it was still bright. M said it will take him 30 minutes to get to the place. We sat on the grass right outside the Prašný Most side of the castle, waiting for him. We waited like eternity. He didn’t call nor sent sms why he’s late. Worst thing is, I couldn’t anymore make calls coz I had used up my phone load.
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“Can we be friends?”
Yesterday - We were resting on the grass in front of the massive and impressive structure of Reichstag building in Berlin when little C caught sight of a Russian boy playfully posing for his dad’s camera. Without any hesitation and too happy to find a new playmate, little C hurriedly crawled towards him and befriended him.
Later on, whenever the boy would ran, little C would crawl after him too. It was an amusing sight!
So many contests are going on in the blogosphere these days! Lots of bloggers are giving out EC credits, some are giving out cash, goodies and web hosting too! I have a blogger friend who’s planning to hold a contest wherein she will give out either EC credits or free web hosting. I was excited to join her contest though I chose the EC credits so I can use it to advertise in other websites but I also wanted to win that free web hosting coz I recently bought a domain for an upcoming project. But it seems she’s busy lately; I haven’t seen her around the net for sometime now. Anyway, my project is already on and yes, I’ve got the web hosting services I needed after the long selection process.
Some friends have been asking me about my web hosting company coz they want to compare the services and packages with what their host is offering. They’re planning to create new websites and they want to know which hosting company offers the best in terms of services and prices. Though my provider isn’t the best, I can say that it fulfills most of the criteria I’m looking for a web host which unfortunately don’t seem to be good for my friends. Instead I told them to look for other hosting companies such as Networks Solutions which might provide them with their needs.
A dramatic silhouette of our crazy poses… teehee!
Last Saturday’s weather was better than today. Even when it was cold at least the sun came out several times hence we were able to have a great time at a friend’s weekend house in Lipence; so did little C. But today might be a different story. I guess it’s going to be raining all day. Well, let it rain then, it will make the plants happy. We’ve decided to just stay at home anyway so we don’t tire ourselves as we’re going on a trip to Berlin tomorrow.
Last weekend’s pictures:
*Thanks to Jirka for the silhouette shot.
Whenever I do my rounds of EC dropping, I can’t help but notice how the blogosphere is filled with SAHMs and WAHMs. The internet has made possible for everybody including moms to earn money even when they’re at home taking care of kids; I’m one of those blessed few who have found a way to make money through the internet. But I have only attempted few of those money making schemes with much luck. I know there are still numerous means waiting for me to explore which would give me passive income yet the lack of time (or maybe interest ) has hindered me from getting into it.
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The Prague Castle entrance at the Prašný most side
I hadn’t realized until yesterday how extremely big Prague Castle (Prasky Hrad) is. According to my sis it’s one of the biggest ancient castles in the Guinness Book of World Records and yesterday I had the chance to see it for myself when we (my sis, little C and I) strolled around the huge castle complex. I’ve been to the castle few times to see the St. Vitus Cathedral and some adjacent parts but never ventured far. Too bad my parents weren’t able to see the rest of the castle grounds and the gardens when they were here; there was just too much to see in a day!
What we saw that day:
The Inner Courtyard
The gothic church of St. Vitus Cathedral and its superb interior
The St. George Basilica
Garden On The Ramparts
The Episcopal Palace
The Schwarzenberg Palace
The New Orangery
Royal Garden and many other structures that we can’t identify.
Inside the grand St. Vitus Cathedral and the ever present swarms of tourists
The southern wing of St. Vitus cathedral
At the Garden On The Ramparts, with little C posing a smile
The Schwarzenberg Palace
A building in the Royal Garden with intricate carvings on the wall
Parking little C’s stroller while she sleeps at the Royal Garden
*Thank God for the kindness of a Brazilian couple who helped us carry little C’s stroller up the stairs from the Garden on the Ramparts.
