#RealMomsSpeakUp Archives – The Momma Chronicles

I never dreamed of being a stay-at-home mom. NEVER. I was in law school when I found out I was pregnant with baby number two and at that time, the most reasonable and sound decision was to quit law school since we also have an almost one-year old daughter as well…. First things first. I am pure Filipino. For some reason, I grew up learning the English language first and started speaking in Filipino when I was around six years old. I hate to admit this but I speak and write better in English than in Filipino. When I had kids, my… It started in November last year. My husband and I are not at home during weekends so my kids were left under my parents’ care. I decided to give them my old iPhone so I can contact them anytime and at the same time, so they don’t have to use my phone for… “Ma’m, gusto ko na po umalis. May sakit ang anak ko / may emergency po sa amin. Kailangan ko po umuwi.”  How many times have you heard this line – and more? Countless times, that’s for sure. Don’t worry. You are one of the… We all have our rules when it comes to dealing and managing our helpers. Some households prohibit the use of cellphones or television during “work hours” while some are lenient about it. I know some moms who buy their yayas their own utensils, toiletries,…