“stay on alert soldier!”

“friendly fire!!! i’m not the enemy soldier!”

“enemy up ahead… stay on alert”

“CHARGEEEEEEEEEE”

“you traitor!!!”

I finally had the chance to enjoy figging with someone else.  Like nearly all things sexual, having a partner made it even better

It’s something we’ve talked about off and on for nearly the entire time we’ve known each other.  I’d tried figging a few weeks before we met, and Katie seemed interested in the idea, asking questions and reading up on the subject online.

However–much like myself when in her shoes–Katie expressed a certain anxiety when it came to things anal.  There’s the stigma, sure.  The all-too-personal knowledge of how messy things can be back there.  And then the sheer oddness and newness of the activities…it adds up to not being sure about it, even when the idea excites one.

I mentioned going to the store a couple weeks ago, needing bread and a couple other items.  Katie said, “Sounds good–get some ginger while you’re at it.”  I smiled, and spent what felt like a suspicious amount of time rooting through the available hands of ginger, trying to find one with appropriately shaped fingers.  Katie came to visit that weekend…but we didn’t attempt any figging, for a wide variety of reasons.

The morning of my punishment spanking, we had a chat about time management and feeling as if potential playtime was wasted.  I confessed to feeling a little let down in some cases (a threatened spanking not occurring, being told to pick up ginger only to have it sit on my counter, mocking me) and Mistress decided to hop up and get to it.  We peeled and shaped the ginger, then hopped upstairs.

We’d never played with anything anal before, and predictably perhaps my nervousness grew as Mistress’s turned to excitement.  I mean, I was the one who was going to have a burning plug of spice shoved inside, wasn’t I??

The first time…it didn’t work.  I relaxed, spread myself, and it just hurt.  The ginger was a lil wide, and felt like it was tearing at the sides of my opening.  So…I hopped downstairs (already burning from that limited contact) to trim it down a bit and get some water to help lubricate the process.

This time, it worked.  The delicious burning…as soon as it started on the inside, I felt a tingle in my cock and got a little leaky.  However, the fact something was sticking out of me was unnerving…I think I’d be better able to “enjoy” the ginger once I’m not preoccupied with the bizarre, something-stuck-where-it-oughtn’t-be sensation.

We were also both a little worried about the thickness of the plug.  Mistress was alarmed when I went from all fours to lying prone, thinking I might snap it (in spite of having tested it downstairs) or lose it, and when she started to rotate the plug I nearly panicked, both at the sensation and the vision of it breaking on us.  I’m much more confident in the tensile strength of ginger and will be better able to let her toy with me next time.

Mistress evidently liked the effect on me…the alarm when she moved the plug or smacked my ass, the noises I made before declaring “Yellow,” and the way I pleaded to end the game after just a few minutes.  It definitely adds a new level of vulnerability I’d like to explore further as well

 Here’s wishing everyone a safe and blessed weekend! Hope you have as much fun as these crazy, wacky babies!

A and I love toy stores, and on weekends, after the chores have been done and the kids are off doing their own thing, we love to go on dates — at the toy store. When we have time, we explore and check out new ones —A on the lookout for Transformers (he requires that they must always be on sale though, and with huge price slashes) and me, for my new love, the Sylvanian Families.

Over the last year, Eastwood Mall has been one of our favorite weekend destinations. Not only do their cinemas rock (I love Ultra 7 with its reclining seats and unlimited popcorn and drinks), they also have two of my most frequented places — the DIY shop (who knew it was so big? And with a Japan Home Store inside it too!) and Toy Town.

One afternoon, after an exhausting trip round the city for our Sylvanian Hunt, A and I took in Eastwood Mall to buy more storage boxes for my Sylvanians at the DIY shop. On the way out, through the corridor where the elevator was, I noticed a big banner inside Toy Town proudly displaying Chocolate Rabbit. Yay! A Sylvanian Families Party! Later on, A also received an email from Kidz Station with this invite:

I was all hyped for the party. Not only was it a chance to purchase Sylvanian Families items (I’ve been praying for new ones from Ban Kee), it was also a chance to hobnob and meet with fellow collectors like myself. I was lucky; a few days before, I have been able to ride the car without the need of a brace, and lately, my neck pain has been sort of negligible, a two or a three in the pain scale of 10. So, after much begging, A finally allowed me to go.

We got to Kidz Station Greenbelt 5 just a little after one. A and I registered, paid for our “passports,” (a ticket with stubs for food and drinks, face painting, a free picture) and did some major Sylvanian shopping. I was in complete heaven. Ban Kee pulled out all the stops —they released new items that day and for that specific day only, all SF items were to be sold at a discount to passport holders. Double Yay!

See the items for sale and on display. That’s me on the upper right hand corner with Freya Chocolate.

The party had lots of food and drinks, and I certainly enjoyed the face painting session. I was second in line, next to an adorable little girl. Since I wanted to make the paint last longer, I had Nats, the face painter, paint it on my arm. It took three days before this gorgeous thing came off, and only after I forgot to cover it while bathing. Boohoo! Good think I took lots of pictures of it too.

Then there were the freebies which were quite generous, especially to early attendees like myself. Coloring pages for kids and adults, a badge, a keychain, magnets, and free SF characters! I loved them all! Thank you, Ban Kee — you made my Sylvanian dreams come true.

Cute little critters- baby rabbit, baby penguin and brother and sister otter

I met a few collectors too. Most were parents with little girls who love SF. (ANC Journalist David Celdran was there, with his little girl; they were so cute!)  Others were like me, adults who haven’t quite grown up (we look young for our age too). I think I was one of the older ones, if not the oldest, but I didn’t mind. I gamely posed with the mascot Freya (see picture above) and were it not for the fact that we were off to see a show that night, A and I would have stayed longer than the almost four hours we were there.

I came home with lots of new items to add to my collections. It felt like a very early Christmas indeed!

I got doubles of some items to put in different houses. I chose two of these beds over an extra four-poster one just because the four-poster bed was simply too big.

I love the Persian cats; they look so fluffy! And the baby was available too!

Dr. Spencer Clearwater, the Sylvanian Family Dentist, will soon be joined by his wife Sybil and daughter Stephanie. I love reuniting families!

This four poster bed is destined for the Grand Hotel (soon to come, keeping my fingers crossed).

I asked Ban Kee’s representatives if there were plans of forming a local Sylvanian Families Club, like they have in the UK or in Japan. (Ban Kee’s SF distributorship is new, barely a few months old.) While they were supportive of the idea, they felt that a SF club would be better served if formed by local collectors themselves. They would be there to support with merchandise or activities, if possible, but they said that perhaps, the initiative should start with us. How about it, SF Friends? Anyone interested? Can we make this happen? Leave a message if you’re interested and I’ll get back to you via email.  

I do have some suggestions for the next party, like more activities or games or just a little sharing on why SF make us happy. If there were a next one, and I certainly hope there is, I’d be first in line again. Thanks again, Ban Kee. Good luck and more power to you guys!

You may find it surprizing to know I’d never received a footjob until very recently.  I know it did Katie, and…after I thought about it a little, it surprized me too.  As much as I like a woman’s feet, you’d think at some point I would have talked a sex partner into it.

But no.  I think it sort of comes into the same category as toe sucking…it was something I avoided since no one seemed terribly open to the idea.  I mean, sure, there was one time where a girl had played with me a little bit between her feet…but as far as gotten me off with them?  Nope.  I was totally a foot virgin.

Katie got it into her head to fix this.  Said she was intrigued by the idea, asking me questions about how it would work, etc etc.  We finally got around to it, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience

We laid at opposite ends of the bed, and we experimented with different “grips.”  Neither of us are terribly athletic, so some of the angles were difficult to maintain, and the next result was a long slow tease.  Many guys wouldn’t enjoy that…but I do.  After adding a little astroglide to the equation, things got easier for Katie and more frustrating for me.

I liked the sensation, being touched by her feet.  They looked hot all slick and wrapped around my member (Katie suggested taking pics, but for the life of me I can’t remember why I didn’t).  I enjoyed looking directly at her while we fooled around.  And she was teasing me along without any conscious effort–in fact, the more she tried to make it go faster the more maddening it got.

Now I’m having all sorts of thoughts about being tied down, getting half a footjob…

Left-over turkey?  Here is a recipe for “Turkey Gobblers” dog treats, found courtesy of : http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6802.asp

Turkey Gobblers

2 cups cooked turkey, cut up or shredded

4 tsp. grated parmesan cheese

1 T. parsley , finely chopped

2 eggs, beaten

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 T. brewers yeast (check with your vet if your dog is diabetic)

2 T. vegetable oil

Preparation – 
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, grated cheese and parsley. Mix well. Add beaten eggs; mix again. Add flour, brewers yeast, and oil and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well-blended. Drop by rounded teaspoons full onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated oven at 350º for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Move to wire racks to cool and harden. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

Dogs can’t really write out a wish list, but that doesn’t mean we don’t know what they’d “beg” for.  Here’s a list of the five favorite gifts for a dog, as voted on by our Ruff Wear staff.

1. Cloud Chaser™ jacket (MSRP $74.95).

This Ruff Wear favorite allows you to take your dog anywhere you would go, even in the rain, wind and snow.  It’s our most storm-ready coat, with features that will keep your dog’s core warm even in the most treacherous of conditions.

2. Roamer™ leash (MSRP $24.95).

The Ruff Wear staff likes to let their doggies roam, so the Roamer™ leash provides a leash solution that keeps dogs on-leash but with room to explore.  The shock-resistance also helps with dogs with big pull.

3. Trail Runner™ collapsible bowl (MSRP $9.95).

The invention of the collapsible bowl was what started Ruff Wear, so it’s no wonder it’s a company favorite.  It’s great for any adventure—indoors or out, cold weather or heat!

4. Big Eddy™ Float Coat™ (MSRP $74.95).

Despite limited opportunities to use this lifejacket in the winter, it’s still a staff favorite.  We believe it’s the best canine lifejacket on the market, and what better time to spoil your dog with the best than Christmas?

5. Quick Draw™ leash (MSRP $11.95).

A long-standing favorite, this leash-and-collar-in-one keeps dogs in control, and off-leash fines at a minimum when wandering dogs are off leash and sudden leashing is needed.

I’m sure most of you have seen our Reformers dress reenactment:

Well, today we children decided to dress up as Pilgrims and Indians for Thanksgiving which is just a couple days away!

All of our costumes were scrounged from within our play box and the limit of our imagination- What childhood memories….

(a little background to our dress up time)  Each year we look back into history and are reminded of the struggles, hardships and even death that befell the folks of the Mayflower and yet they still found it important to “Give Thanks”  to the LORD for the things they had and we also should stop for a moment and Thank the LORD for the things we have as well.

Pilgrims and Indians .....(white man and red skin meet for first time)

Pilgrim and Indians make peace

Elizabeth as "Mrs.Pricsilla Mullins" and Baby (Russell)....

"Squanto", our Indian brother...(played by Ryan)

Chief Massasoite, "The Great Indian Chief"....(Robert)

Indian Baby (Rowen) says,"I am an Indian, and I'm supposed to be mad!"

"Princess Pocahontas" with real authentic face paint! (Katelynn)

We went a little wild with the face paint here...not sure what side she wanted to be on

"Mrs.Susannah White" of the Mayflower...(Amanda)

"Happy Thanksgiving from the Mayflower friends to you!!"

Hope you’ve enjoyed these pictures of our Thanksgiving dress up.

i’ve read a lot of parenting books but i don’t normally put everything i read to practice. i still keep on reading because it doesn’t hurt to know how other people raise their own kids. sometimes i pick up one or two tricks that help an awful lot but most of the time everything else is just literature for publishing’s sake.

but there is one child rearing technique that i’ve come to know pretty well and one that i follow entirely by the book. it’s called the involvement technique and the whole point of it is to get your child involved with what you’re doing so you can continue to work while you get to take care of him at the same time.

if you count the number of hours your child is awake and active vis a vis the number of tasks you need to finish within the day, multiplied by two if you have two unbelievably active boy toddlers like us, soon enough you’ll realize there isn’t gonna be enough time to deal with everything. choosing between taking care of the kids and doing housework or job-work is not among our most preferred options. sometimes turo & i work alternately, he plays with the kids while i work, so later on i get to take care of the kids while he does his thing.

when the kids are in play mode, they can play contentedly on their own or with each other while you sneak away for a few minutes to sort the laundry or water the plants or dust the furniture. but this will only work if your child is in the right mood to get absorbed in play. otherwise they will require your full attention and participation in whatever it is they’re doing.

the involvement technique completely reverses this situation. by getting your child involved in part of your “adult” activities they bask in your attention while you get a headstart on your work. cleaning, washing, sorting, throwing trash and carrying stuff can be very exciting for small children. it gets even more exciting when there are tools involved, a plastic bowl, measuring cups, anything unbreakable that won’t be a choking hazard. turo even lets the kids play with real tools provided that he pays close attention to avoid accidents.

children love to help. it makes them feel responsible knowing that they have a share in the work. but an important part of this technique is praise. it’s not just about parents buying time and distracting their children so they can get some work done. in fact, chores done using this technique may take longer to finish and almost always end up with a mess. while killing two birds with one stone can be a benefit, you have to be mindful that you need to keep paying attention to your child during the entire process. guide him throughout the activity so the next time he can do things more independently. explain to your child how significant his contribution is to finishing the entire task. never fail to thank your child for his efforts and always tell him what a good job he’s been doing. this boosts a child’s confidence knowing that he was able to succeed in a “challenge” that was given to him.

the involvement technique is even more helpful for parents with more than one child. you can deal with jealousy by involving your older child as you attend to his younger sibling. and while we seldomly encounter bouts of jealousy between the two boys, i value the way this technique has started to instill a cloud of teamwork between them.

the involvement technique has been fairly effective in our case. it has provided us with opportunities to bond with our children and teach them life skills first hand. there are a host of other methods that we use, we just hadn’t gotten around to putting labels to them. but the important thing as parents is to be sensitive about a child’s needs and being flexible in ways that you attend to those needs. oftentimes you can just go with the flow, but on some occasions, you really have to push your luck.

I wanted to share with you one of my most favorite teaching aids:

My Home-Made Learning Mat: 

Helpful Teaching Tip: Create a Home-Made Learning Mat and Use it!

Winter weather hasn’t hit yet and that made for a perfect Saturday morning day at the park with our Daddy. Daddy had planned to take the boys to the park to play catch, and asked if us girls wanted to come along, and of course we said “YES”.

This fun filled portion of our day had to be done first as we were also planning a trip with Mommy. (Busy,Busy, Busy- here in the Cain household)

Here are some fun photos of our park day with Daddy and the boys…Hope you enjoy!

"Helloooo",Rowen wonders whats down there?(very uncertain of the venture; maybe next time he'll try going down this slide)

"How old is too old to play on the play set?"

Ryan coming up the slide.

"Batter up!" Robert preparing to hit it out of the park and Elizabeth plays catcher.

Ryan standing on the side lines. (notice the wet spot, he found the mud hole on the field)

"Who says girls can't play ball?"

"Hello!" I'm ready to catch the ball!

Ryan's turn to bat. "Hit it Ryan! Keep your eye on the ball!"

Daddy as the pitcher.

Amanda playing catch with Rowen so he doesn't get hurt and Robert returning to his place in the out-field.

Rowen got a little too close to Daddy and “smack” went the ball right into Rowen’s eye. Only a black eye nothing too serious, Thank goodness!

Rowen got caught by a torn soccer net. (I helped him out after Amanda took the photo!)

We went back to the play ground after the game of baseball...

Well I went down the wrong way! Silly!

We all had a little time to swing just before we left for home!

That was our day at the park, we all had a great time!

There was a little more but that would be a very long post!

Hope you enjoyed.

]]> http://okasaneko.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/wonder-toys-power-activate/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:44:52 +0000 Kittymama http://okasaneko.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/wonder-toys-power-activate/

A few weeks ago, in one of A’s solo trips to the mall since I got injured, he discovered a small toy warehouse outlet tucked in one of the corners of the new Annex of SM North EDSA. Always on the lookout for toy sales, A took a step inside and discovered a goldmine — old Sylvanian Families (SF) toy sets for sale at below market prices. A snatched up every single one he could buy and came home with four huge bags of an assortment of SF, from Japan-released single boxed characters, to Flair theme playsets, even a boat (The Rose of Sylvania) and a house (Oakwood Manor).

Because he had bought so much in one go, the salesperson inquired on his interest on SF. A replied that he was bringing them home as gifts for his poor. sick, SF-addicted wife (okay, okay, enough with the drama, heehee). The salesperson then volunteered a nugget of information — they might have some more SF in their stores in Tutuban and in Festival Mall. A thanked the kind salesperson profusely and filed the information for future use.

Fast forward to the weekend of our church wedding anniversary (November 14). A had promised me a weekend getaway in the city as a gift. I was totally excited at the prospect of some alone time with him. My sister graciously acquiesced to babysit Alphonse for the weekend; Alex volunteered to help his aunt and the remaining nannies with his brother. We felt Alphonse would be in safe hands, so we put a green light to the plan.

A had booked us a room at The Bellevue Manila, a five-star luxury hotel in Alabang. Muntinlupa City. As part of our weekend itinerary, he had planned surprise gifts, movie dates, dinners and lunches, and the special bombshell- a hunt for Sylvanian Families (with the option of buying, of course). I thought that it was auspicious that The Bellevue would be so near Festival Mall, until I discovered that A had it planned all along as part of the surprise for me.

And so there we were, after an hour and a half of city driving, billeted at a very comfortable room (I would have loved to take a snooze, the bed and pillows were enticingly soft and  fluffy) but we had a schedule to stick to and time was ticking. We unpacked our gear, locked the laptop in the room safety deposit box, did the restroom stops, quickly tucked Mama Bronte Keats and Sister Shelley Keats in my pocket, and boarded the car again. I was tired from the ride and my neck ached like h**l, but I swallowed a couple of painkillers, slathered an analgesic rub all over my neck and upper back, and hoped adrenaline would be enough to sustain me. The first stop: Festival Mall!

We looked for the store the salesperson told us about and found it in the 3rd floor of a rather convoluted building. This being my first time in Festival Mall, I could not get a good grasp of the lay-out right away; fortunately, A has a keen sense of direction and found the place without any problems.

Wonder Toys is a small store but it comes packed with lots of great items, both at sale and regular prices. I found a wide array of Sanrio merchandise, many of them with negligible defects that cut down the costs measurably.

Sanrio ceramic decorations on sale

Sanrio toys at regular prices

My SF hunt was a bust this time, though, as they had few items left (we were able to buy most of them at their North Edsa branch anyway; good that prices at their SMNE outlet were also lower) but I did find a Fox father I had been looking for and an extra double pram for my Sylvanian babies.

One salesperson was very friendly to me after finding out that I love SF. We kept making small talk about SF until he happened to mention that he was sorry they ran out of the ‘big house” (referring to Oakwood Manor) which they sold only at half the price. Before I could reply, he also said that the house was so cheap that he had heard of a seller who made a huge profit on the house by selling it online at a shockingly hefty markup to a SF addict. *gulp* I almost choked on his words but managed to maintain my composure. What he did not know was that SF addict he was talking about, alas, was probably me. Sigh. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. I think I lost big time on that one. 

single boxed characters from SF Japan (Epoch)

boxed play sets from Flair, the Rose of Sylvania boat, and SF families

Still, if only for Fox father, the trip wasn’t such a bust after all. I did score great Sanrio merchandise, some for Christmas giveaways and some for my collection. One of these days, when A has more time on his hands, he and I are seeking out Wonder Toys Tutuban next. 

The Wonder Toys stop was simply the first of a series of SF hunts. In the span of a weekend, we managed to make the rounds of most major stores carrying SF, including Eastwood’s Toy Town, SM Mall of Asia’s Toy Kingdom, and Greenbelt 5’s Kidz Station. Add to that the SF gifts A had purchased beforehand at the SM North Edsa’s Toy Kingdom and I think I made a pretty good haul of Sylvanian items in one weekend.

Best of all, A and I simply enjoyed spending time together. Our weekend jaunt to The Bellevue was truly a relaxing and pleasurable experience. I particularly love breakfasts at Café d’Asie, with their succulent pork sausages and luscious buttered rolls. I think Shelley Keats loved them too.

Shelley apparently eyeing something else…

she makes a dash for it while Mama tries to run after her…

SUCCESS!

Today’s Reflection Topic: Playtime- Messy Fun

It has been misty for days.  My boys had been pleading to go to the playground.  I knew it would be muddy and wet- but we went anyhow.  We got there and the boys wanted to slide so badly.  But it is really hard to slide down a wet slide with dry pants- try it if you don’t believe me.  So I had a random thought to use the foot mats from my van for them to slide down the slides through the puddles- (which just for a note works awesome!)

Helpful Tip #1: On a rainy day take your kids to the park.  Use your car floor mats for sliding down the slides.

  They slid much faster because the backing of the mats- like the bottom of a pair of cleats with raised plastic bumps- had very little friction against the plastic slides. And the front was soft and somewhat dry- drier than their bottoms would have been without it.)  They were flying off those slides!  Crashing into the muddy mats and grass.  Pants soaked.  They loved it. 

Their shoes got soaked- so we just took them off.  I followed their lead. I stepped out of my mommy shoes and I joined their world.  We ran through the wet soccer field with bare feet- the sod was cool and soft from the recent rain.  We got dirty and wet.  I watched their faces light up and heard the great sound of their laughter. As an added blessing the baby was sleeping the entire time in her car seat so I was able to really play with them- throwing football and running free.   It was more than fun- it was a touch of heaven here on earth. 

One of my favorite moments was when my two-year old stood watching my six-year-old run so far away to the other end of the soccer field.  He looked at me- as if anticipating me to scold him and call for him to come back.  But I said, “Catch Him!  Go!”  Oh his face was just awesome.  His eyes popped and his smile burst.  He turned and ran full blast.  It was precious.  As he ran I thought about running after Jesus.  My young son didn’t say “He’s too far.” He saw a great distance where he had the freedom to run under my watch.  He took off and never looked back.  I want to run after Jesus like that.

So now their soggy and muddy clothes sit on top of my washer beckoning me back to the daily grind.  Yet- I kind of like seeing them there.  It’s like hearing God say, “Be free in me and I will clean up whatever mess is made after that.”  And now in my purse is hiding a little yellow flower from my oldest son. 

Thank you God for our trip to the wet playground, and for motivating me to make the right choice- to enjoy life and enjoy my kids. For teaching me through my kids as you always do.

Helpful Tip #2: Every once in a while it is good to say “yes” to messy fun!  Go ahead and get dirty and enjoy being free!  Don’t forget to thank God for all of your messes that He cleans up as you clean up from the fun.

 John 8:36
So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.