Being a new mom is both exciting and scary. Exciting because finally, after nine months, you will see your precious little one. Scary because caring for your baby is never going to be an easy one. When it comes to… Continue reading → During our Childbirth Class under Rome Kanapi, I remembered listening to her […]
Fact: I am a frustrated artist. Unlike my mom and sisters, I never had an inch of artistic skill in me. Even my younger brother is better in coloring. When I gave birth to my kids, I seriously hoped they… Continue reading → When I was still living with my parents, I always hear about […]
Fact: I am a frustrated artist. Unlike my mom and sisters, I never had an inch of artistic skill in me. Even my younger brother is better in coloring. When I gave birth to my kids, I seriously hoped they… Continue reading → When I was still living with my parents, I always hear about […]
I’ve been reading a couple of articles about Paper Moon. I wanted to try it as soon as I can because a) I love crepe, b) I love cake, and c) I’m curious. I remembered tasting one from a popular coffee shop and didn’t like it at all. I was seriously hoping this one won’t […]
Finding an OB-GYN that I’m comfortable with is already challenging for me. More so when I have to look a pediatrician for my kids. I wasn’t able to scout a pedia when I was still pregnant with my eldest. So I simply settled with the doctor assigned by the hospital where I gave birth. And […]
Nowadays, I rarely ask my kids’ yaya to come with us every time we go out. My kids are 2 and 3.7 years old already and somewhat manageable. However, there are instances when we ask her to come with us for extra hands. After all, kids will be kids and there are cases when they […]
My mom always tells me that education is the best gift she and my dad could give to me and my siblings. They worked hard to send us in the best schools and made sure that we will get the best and quality education. After all and based on my experience, where you graduated does […]
I was in my second year law when I found out I was pregnant with Baby Number Two. It was a complete shock of my life because I just came back from a one-year leave and here I am again, saying goodbye to my dream. When the term ended, my then-boyfriend-now-husband told me to quit […]
My husband is the typical “guy” – strong, tough, athletic and into cars and motorbikes. You will seldom see him get emotional or let that tear fall from his eyes. When he found out I was pregnant, he instantly wished it was a baby boy. There is so much he wants to teach – from […]
Prior to marriage and even if we were living together, my husband and I maintain separate bank accounts. Except for the expenses at home and for the kids, we follow the “What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is yours” rule. It’s not about being selfish. We prefer keeping our money separate but have a “common fund” to […]
I saw some videos on YouTube showing two-year old kids who could read and write. I must admit. I feel pressured to teach my kids early. Apparently, that’s not the case for me. After all, kids are different and each one of them had their own unique capabilities. Still, that didn’t stop me from teaching […]
Two weeks ago, my eldest daughter had her first week in school. Despite ample preparation (here are tips on how to prepare your child on his/her first day), leaving her inside the classroom with people she doesn’t know will surely lead to a crying fest. Even if she is excited to go to school, I […]
I didn’t have much time to prepare for my eldest’s baptism. In fact, I was only able to plan everything in one week – and that includes Church, inviting the godparents, reception and tokens. It wasn’t a big celebration but… Continue reading → I never realized the importance of getting a birth certificate until I […]
My eldest daughter is not a shy little one. In fact, she’s the bubbliest kid you’ll ever meet. She could easily memorize songs and lines from her favorite shows, she loves to pretend play and she even makes up her own stories and songs. However, there is one problem: she’s not the most sociable person […]
