Happy Family Life...

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26T19:44:00.005+08:00

A day after Christmas... Tired, bored and happy. Christmas Eve is not exciting as last year. I consider this year as the most boring maybe because I did not enjoy it the fact that we're complete and this is the first Christmas with my 2nd boy Gabriel. I admit that I really enjoyed the season by buying gifts and giving it to our relatives. For some reasons, nakatulog kami when the clock strikes 12am.

My sons are tired and sleepy. They play all day kasi and we already opened the gift as early as 8pm para gising pa sila. And birthday din ng nephew ko, Jacob, who turns 1 year old on Christmas Eve. Kaya the food was prepared for two reasons.

Haayy... This year was a blast! Vince turns two, I gave birth to Gab, I turn 22 years old, and now tapos na ang taon?!?! Grabe... Next year will be another blast for all of us. This year was full of blessing and excitement. Trial maybe around but Lord will never leave us without support. He'll be there to comfort us and guide us what ever happen.

My Sons' Christmas Wishlist

2008-12-09T09:09:00.004+08:00

To all the Ninongs and Ninangs of Vincent and Gabriel,

these are the stuff that we would really appreciate because these are what they need and like..

for Vince:

- bike (or pocket bike) *
- 'pambahay clothes' (his cabinet is overflowing with 'pang-alis')
(size 4T or the smallest size for Pre-Teens)
- educational books and CDs/DVDs (currently, he likes Barney) and Barney stuff
- classical music CDs like Baby Mozart, etc.
- cash (for his savings)

for Gab

- walker *
- classical music CDs like Baby Mozart, etc.
- educational toys (ung walang melamine at lead content...)
- cash (for his savings)

for Dru

- mini laptop or PDA or O2 XDA Exec (mini laptop pda phone) *
- nokia 5800 or N97 *
- iPod Touch
- Sony touchscreen digital camera
- PSP
- LCD Tv
- Asus eee Box

- CASH!!!!! *
- CASH!!!!! *
- CASH!!!!! *
- CASH!!!!! * (i love cash...)

*preferred

or just contact us for questions and inquiries <0927-346-0713>

Thanks much and God bless...

The Order of Obedience

2008-12-06T19:00:00.007+08:00

A parent’s predicament

“How do you make a child obey?” This is one of the most popular questions and in fact, challenges, that parents and educators face today. Every time I conduct a training seminar, I am asked: Don’t you just wish you could order obedience from a child in a snap? Ordering obedience is more difficult than childbirth because it takes many years to guide a child to obedience. We are not talking about several hours of labor pain here. We are talking about years of daily discipline, hair-whitening, wrinkle-forming and life-changing experiences of a parent to order obedience from his/her child.

Would you like to know a time-tested, tried and proven technique? Posing an invite to you like that may sound like an infomercial but I am not kidding. This one really works. It comes with a catch though. The first requirement is that the adult exacting obedience from the child has to be “right.” You got it. Yes, I said it right. You have to be “right” to make the child obey the right way.

If a parent thinks and acts right, then words that will come out of him/her will be right—uplifting and positive. This is the essential yet most difficult step of obedience. It begins with you, as a parent.

Steps to obedience

The next step is a series of listening skills exercises. Listening is a prerequisite to obedience. One cannot obey if one cannot listen. Do you know how these words are related to each other?

The word “obey” comes from the Latin word “oboedir” which means “pay attention to or give ear.” Literally, this means, “to listen to.” “Ob” means “to” and “oedir” or “audire” means “listen.” So the word “obey” actually requires an audience who listens. To listen is to “actively engage in paying attention to something.” It is synonymous to obeying.

The theme of my school is “Listen and Obey” which is actually based on the Bible. God promised success to the Israelites if they “listen and obey” (Deuteronomy 5 and 6). In reality, success in life comes to those who live this principle.

If you realize the significance of listening to yield obedience, you will be convinced that your voice has to be attractive in giving out commands. It’s not only the tone that matters but how a request is uttered. You, as a parent, need to learn some basics of marketing. If you want to entice your children to obey, speak to their heart and build them up. Make them want to follow you. This obedience training begins much earlier than the child’s birth into the world. A babe in the womb has to get used to your loving voice. Practice a consistent, loving tone until the child grows and matures.

Adults tend to think toddlers are difficult to train. The secret lies in speaking positive words, knowing the psychology of the child and applying brain-based learning. The first thing I do in training toddlers to follow me is understand and observe a toddler’s behavior. Once I am able to predict some of his behavior, I speak out what the tyke is about to do. For example, if he is about to walk, I will say, “Let’s walk.” If the child wants to do his toilet thing, I say, “Let’s go to the bathroom.” When the child is looking for his milk, before he cries, I would say, ”It’s time to drink your milk. Please wait.” As you say such statements which the child is actually about to do, cooperation happens and the child does what he is inclined to do. This is the very first step in “Listen and Obey” training. The child hears your voice and does what you say, even if he is about to do it anyway, without you saying it. You are the child’s ally, not his enemy. You are after his interest so he develops an interest in you.

Train the child to like your voice. Train the child to do what you say so he gets used to “following” you peacefully and joyfully without a power struggle. This is the first order of obedience.

By Marita Villafuerte of Baby Central

Funny Photos...

2008-08-22T17:23:00.008+08:00

Funny photos of my Family. Funny because it's funny and they are so adorable. Me and my husband always take a shot every time they look cute for us. They look adorable and cuddly because they are healthy and cute.

Three Boys, Triple trouble and Triple Blessing...

2008-08-05T10:02:00.006+08:00

I've been waiting for the right time to post something here. My life will never be the same again since I gave birth to Vince and now Gab. I will never forget the pain while in labor so I cherish my sons so much and most of all my husband. Andrew never fail to take care of me since day one. And now that I have 3 boys in one roof, it's stressful cause they like to play wrestling which I don't want to tolerate but what the point?! 3 versus 1?! hahaha...

Vince, 2 years old & Gab, 2 months old are having fun. They talked like best friends (as usual I don't understand them). Gab always smile and Vincent always kiss his brother. Since I gave birth to Gab, we are already blessed by the people who help us during our stay at the hospital. Maybe next time I will tell the story behind Gabriel's Emergency Caesarian Section.

As of now, We are receiving the blessings that God gave to us. Within this year we will move to our own house at Imus named Palazzo Bello. We also think of taking some units to finish our studies. Andrew wants to put up a business like internet shop. God already provide for our needs. We thank Him for guiding us and giving us strength and wisdom in all of our days in life.

Property Consultant

2008-02-09T14:29:00.003+08:00

Wala magawa sa bahay kaya naisip ko na din maging real estate agent para may extra income while naghihintay ako manganak. Besides, kumuha na din ang hubby ko at sisters niya ng house kaya un kailangan ng extra income para sa equity at monthly amortization. Ayoko naman na naghihintay lang ako sa sweldo ng hubby ko ng wala akong nagagawa para makatulong sa kanya.

Now, may 2 house na akong na-closed deal kaya next year ko na makukuha ung commission ko para di ko magalaw kasi para sa house namin un. Buti na lang may supportive akong hubby to help me maghanap ng buyer pati sa work niya. Para din sa mga children namin to e.

Kaya if you want to invest sa House & Lot here in Cavite e hanapin niyo ko or text me. 0923-8203216.

Love that I felt...

2008-01-31T22:18:00.003+08:00

I wanna share lang my experience kaninang hapon. I was browsing our files sa PC nung nakita ko ung mga files ng chat namin ng hubby ko nung mag-gf-bf pa kami. Syempre binasa ko siya to find out na puro L.Q lagi ang usapan namin (immature pa ko nun). And habang binabasa ko un e umiiyak na ko with matching tissue sa PC table namin. I don't know why pero parang narefresh ung isip ko na sa dami ng pinagdaanan naming problema e kami pa rin talaga hanggang huli. And the fact na parehong Mom namin ang ayaw sa relationship namin e nagcompromise kami sa isa't- isa at hindi nagpatalo sa kanila. hahahaha!!!!

At that time wala si hubby pumasok sa work dahil may kick-off party sila. Bigla ko tuloy siyang tinext na umuwi na siya dahil na-miss ko na agad siya. Grabe talaga kanina siguro dala na din ng hormonal changes kaya masyado akong emotional this past few days. Tomorrow morning pa kami magkikita kaya hanggang ngayon I text him na umuwi na kasi talagang miss ko na siya.

I missed the feeling na kaya ko pala talaga siya mahal kasi lahat ng sakripisyo at klase ng trials e nadaanan namin at never kami nag-break or cool off. Now, in love pa din ako sa kanya kasi kahit moody siya he never fail to make me laugh or smile.

Btw, 6 months na ko in a few days.... excited na ko mamili ng gamit ng new baby namin.. Binago na namin ni hubby ung name niya Anniah Lauraine (anniah-God's answer; Lauraine-Honor and Victory). Sobrang likot na niya nagyon kaya medyo nahirapan ako 2weeks ago dahil si Vince nagkaroon ng chicken pox buti 5days lang at natuyo na lahat. Hirap ng walang yaya kaya baka next month maghanap na ako.

Well, Good night na at sleepy na talaga ako...

Good News and a Blessing

2007-10-31T14:04:00.002+08:00

It's been 3 months and now I wanna inform all my readers that i'm preggy again... Actually, me and hubby planned to have our 2nd baby 3 years from now. Pero ano nga bang magagawa kung andito na sa tummy ko. I'm a bit excited and a bit worried for vince. His too young kasi to have another baby in the house lalo na he knows that all the pansin is sa kanya lang. Yaryna Lauraine ( we agree in faith na girl na to) is 2months old na sa tummy ko... aHirap talaga ako mag-buntis... ang dalas ko magutom at gusto ko ng may sabaw na food dahil nasusuka ako pag-walang sabaw at gutom ako...

Before this news, Hubby turn down the promotion 2 weeks ago because of us (ME and Vince). Ayaw niya magkulang ung time for us, Team Leader un... Sayang!!! Pero this week lang inoffer ulit sa kanya ung promotion, wala na siyang magagawa kundi tanggapin kasi nag-eexpand ang family namin. And we both agree na kukuha ng maid 3 months before ako manganak. Well, kanina ung panel interview niya at within this week malalaman namin ung result. And we agree na Team Leader na siya sa Alabang Convergys ( he is now in Makati Convergys).

Masyado ata ako na-excite sa pag-blog... naku!!! ung baby ko tumatumbling na sa Sala.. next time ulit...

God Bless...

Smart Parenting Reader

2007-07-20T00:14:00.002+08:00

Me and my Husband has been reading Smart Parenting for almost 6 months but before that when I was pregnant to my baby (7months). I just discover that S.P is very informative magazine for a first time mom like me.. Actually natutuwa talaga ako sa content ng mag kasi di ka manghihinayang sa 95.00 na ginastos mo.

By the way, we send some pictures of my baby to S.P for the september issue. WE both claimed (hubby and me) that vincent will make it to the top 10 Baby Giggles.. i will surely buy 10 copies.... Thank you Lord!!!

Things You Should't Say to Your Child

2007-06-23T16:30:00.003+08:00

Common verbal blunders and slip-ups parents make, and kinder alternatives to help you

through tough situation.

Parents don't always mean what they let out. There may even be times when parents don't

realize how damaging their words an be until it's too late. What may seem like an utterly

innocent remark said in calm manner can become hurtful and detrimental when said in

anger.

A Psychologist stresses that kids are vulnerable; the words we say to them play a big part in

shaping who they will become - their attitudes, their thought, and their character.

Psychologist Ycasiano and Bautista give us a rundown of the things you should never say to

your kids, including gentler alternatives you can use - even when you desperately think that

your patience has reached the end of its rope.

1. "Bad Girl!" or "You're so _______!"

Effect on a child: You're the one who encourage them to take on the role and proudly prove

their spunk and attitude every chance they get. This kind of labelling can become a

self-fulfilling prophecy. The worse the labels, the deeper they cut through a child's

self-worth.

What you can say: Emphasize to them that it was the deed or action - not the child - that was

offensive and intolerable. Remember, actions can be corrected, but a dented self-esteem will

be difficult to mend.

2. "Not now, I'm Busy"

Effect on a child: When kids always hear these statements from you, they will soon think that

you doesn't have the time to talk to or be with them. They will hesitate to approach you and

will indeed leave you alone even without your prompting - until you realize your child has

drifted too far away from you.

What you can say: This is not easy to pull off, but with practice and discipline, it can be done.

Just make sure you set realistic expectations: a toddler and a preschooler aren't likely to keep

quiet or amuse themselves for a whole hour.

3. "Why can't you be more like your Kuya?"

Effect on a child: Comparing your younger child to the older sibling ar anyon else for that

matter implies that you wish your child were different. The kids get confused when they are

pressered to do something they are nt ready for or don't like to do.

What you can say: Encourageyour child's current achievements instead of pushing her to be

another person. Kids develop at their own pace and have characteristics that are uniquely

their own. Comparisons do not help change or correct misbehavior; the only sting a child's

confidence.

4. "You should know better than that!"

Effect on a child: Parents sometimes carelessly critize their kids, be it o appearance,

intelligence, clumnsiness, or confidence. It affects the child's self-esteem, thus impairing his

ability to think straight, make clear judgements, or do what's right next time.

What you can say: Give a specific and more positive remarks. They try and fail, and then they

try again, because learning is a process. Acknowledge what was done appropriately, and

point out what nedds to be corrected using simple and specific instructions.

5. "Stop crying! You want me to spank you?"

Effect on a child: Threats are rarely effective, more so if the threat only confuses the child

with its irony. How can a child stop crying if she continues to fear she will get hurt? Toddlers

especially, have no way to express sadness, pain, fear, anger or frustration other than crying

because they have yet articulate these feelings.

Ordering a child to stop expressing strong emotions sends the message that it's not okay to

be sad, angry, or scared.

What you can say: It is important to acknowledge the child's emotions when you feel there's

something wrong. it takes longer for kids ages 3 to 4 to talk about what's bothering them.

6. "I'm going to tell your dad what you did when he gets home!"

Effect on a child: When all else fails, the absent parent is used to scare off the misbehaving

kid. This guarantees two things: 1) the present parent's authority is diffused while the other

parent becomes the scary villain, and 2) the discipline intended for the child's misbehavior is

postponed.

This will only gives the impression that Mom needs Daddy to deal with discipline issues all

the time. Delaying the consequences of your child's misbehavior makes very young kids

forget what they did wrong, thus making it difficult for them to associate the misdeed with

the consequences.

What you can say: Deal with the misbehavior yourself by explaining to your child what

specific act was improper. Parents have to keep in mind what values they want for their child.

DiLLemas

2007-06-22T17:04:00.003+08:00

Nothing to worry about cause God is beside us...

Sobrang busy ko for this past few days to the point na hindi na ko nakakapag-post dito sa blogs ko. Im so into Photoshop and Paint shop pro... I love downloading some brushes, textures, patterns and gradients.. Why?! Because I love to make our photos more beautiful and colorful.

My husband lost our photos sa Hard disk from 2004 up to present to the point na hanggang panaginip e masama ang loob ko. haaaaayyyy... Badtrip na Hard Disk un... Memories ko ung tinanggal... hmmp!!!

Regarding kay Vincent: His Birthday was a blast!!!! Daming gifts and everything. Everyone was busog and Happy... You can take a sneak sa Multiply ni Vince.

Dami ko pa kwento pero I have no time.. Till next time dear reader of mine... whahahahaha!!!!

Happy Mother's Day

2007-05-12T01:49:00.003+08:00

Well, Well, Well.....

its my first time.. I mean, its my first time na i-greet ng Happy Mother's Day!!!! Happy?!?! YES!!! Being a mother is not easy, having a baby and loving husband is truly incredible. hahahaha!!!! Actually minsan nga nakakapagod na pero when my baby smiles at me na... nakaw?!?! nawawala ang inis ko sa buhay!! hahaha!!!

Ano kaya gagawin ni Andrew sa Sunday?! (Oh men! Daddy don't like to be called Andrew... Cause he thinks that we don't know each other.) In 3 years of our relationship, wala pa kong natatanggap na Roses from him... Why kaya?! (Demanding?!)

Teka? ang usapan is about Mother's Day bakit napunta kay Bebang ko?! hehehe...

I'll greet din my Mama at M.I.L ko pati na din si S.I.L... Dami na din nagiging mother sa family tree namin... As if naman masasabi ng baby ko na Happy Mother's Day dbah?!?!?!

Since I was a little girl, when Mother's Day comes gumagawa kami ng sister ko ng Card para kay Mama at Father's Day naman kay Papa. I wanted them to know that I love them so much enough to sacrifice my past to them. But when I needed them, they stretch their hands to help me and I know that they appreciate the things na ginawa ko for them.

PAST?!?! wooaaah!!! No Way! Family Secret un!!! hahaha! A past that no one knows about me... ( uyyy... your thinking na ha!)

Till next post mga friendship...

(- - - May 29, 2007 - - -)
1st Birthday and Dedication of ArtXander Vincent Macabata-Ricafrente

Great Summer

2007-05-04T22:13:00.002+08:00

I’m having a great summer experience this year not because of anything else like out of town happenings it’s because I spend lot of time to my family and friends. I want to share my time to the people I love.

When summer strikes I and my baby spend the first week of summer with my family at Splash Island in Laguna. Then after one week, my husband’s family asked if we can join them at Island Cove for a Family outing. It was Semana Santa but nothing can stop us. It was the first time my husband join us (me and Vince) in swimming. We had a great time and spend most of our time together in the pool. And last Saturday, my Japinoy (Japanese-Filipino) friend came here to visit and set a get together with our fellow friends. We stay at Asian Mansion in Makati, we had our dinner at Odyys in Glorietta and we had fun at Red Box in Greenbelt. Take note that Vince and Hubby is with me that time because she is our College friend and Ninang to my son (sad to say but she can’t attend on Vincent’s Dedication and 1^st Birthday).

This summer haven’t finish yet and still more to come. Month of May is special to us coz’ Vince’s 1st Birthday is coming and yet I’m still paranoid. (LOL!!!!)

Happy 1st Year Anniversary Daddy!

2007-04-24T23:50:00.002+08:00

Its been One year since the day we promised our vows and exchanged some words from our hearts. Our dreams and plans finally came true that day. Our relationship that's so complicated and struggles but we hold on and end up being together.

This are the list of things that keeps me being happy and in love with you:

He spoiled me a lot!
He's my Bestfriend
a good provider
Sarcastic person
Goal achiever
Young at Heart
Mysterious Man
He's a sweet Man
Protective
Good father to our son
Making me smile in my sad moments
etc.

Be, you made me stronger and you helped me to find the missing piece in my life, our God. In my darkest days, you're their to help me and pick me up. Thank you for accepting me for who I'm.

I Love you so much!!!

Birthday Ideas

2007-04-20T23:06:00.002+08:00

It's been a while since I post here. Sobrang busy kasi praning ako sa 1st Birthday ni Vince. Ang hirap pala mag-isip ng souvenirs, invitation cards at pati na ang venue. Andrew keep on telling me na samurai ang costume ni Vince kaya natuwa ako kasi kahit konti pala concern siya sa isusuot ng anak niya.

Actually, simple and close friends lang talaga ang invited. Ang dami kasing nagmamahal kay Vince kaya ang dami tuloy bisita. As of now, inuumpisahan ko na ung invitation cards then isusunod ko ang damit ni vince. haayy.... ang hirap pala talaga maging mommy at wife... heheheh....

Hanggang ngayon wala pa akong maisip na souvenirs. Ang laki na din ni baby ko kaya sobrang excited ako sa pag-prepare ng birthday niya. I Love him and his dad so much.....

Before I was a Mom

2007-04-05T09:15:00.002+08:00

Before I was a Mom

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom

I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom

I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom

I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put them down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when Icouldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom -

I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between amother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy

Before I was a Mom -

I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy,the love, the heartache,the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

------ from Michelle

I love her messages. . . . .

Call Center Agent wanna be....

2007-03-19T01:11:00.002+08:00

Hay naku! ang tagal ko ng nakikiusap kay hubby na payagan ako mag-work pero hanggang ngayon ayaw pa din ako payagan. Ilang times na ako nag-attempt na pumunta sa mga interview ko sa mga call centers pero pagmagpapaalam na ako. no comment ang sagot niya lagi kasi gusto niya hands on ako kay baby. May point siya dun pero auko naman na nakikita ko siyang nahihirapan while ako nasa bahay at tulog sa gabi habang siya antok na antok na sumasagot sa mga problemadong card holders ng Chase...

Two days ago, tinawagan ako ng Ambergris for initial interview sa Pasig pero ang ending, "kawawa naman si baby, auko iwan siya sa mama mo.." Then after 24 hours, tinawagan ako ulit for interview kasi they need daw talaga some agent. Actually Email Support Representative ang in-applyan ko. Pero as usual ayaw talaga ako payagan, pabiro pang kunwari hindi niya narinig ung sinabi ko. No choice kung hindi maging Stay-at-Home-Mom muna for a while.

Call Center Agent din hubby ko sa Convergys-Makati. Chase ang account niya at talagang nakakastress dahil mga kausap mo ay mga problemado at galit na mga americanong na-decline or may fraud sa card nila... Shift niya?!?!?!?! 1:30am to 10:30am. hehehhe.. Buti na lang at madaming incentives at gusto ni hubby ang Way ng pagpapalakad ng Convergys dahil kung hindi ay matagal na siyang lumipat sa iba. For me, naaawa ako sa hubby ko (actually mali ang maawa sa kapwa) kasi mahirap ang work niya and besides iba talaga ang tulog sa gabi than sa umaga. Alam kong alam niya ang eagerness ko na matulungan siya sa pag-work pero ayaw niya eh.

Pero hindi pa din ako susuko, mag-aapply pa din ako at paulit-ulit na mag-papaalam sa kanya hanggang sa pumayag siya. I wanna help him pero as of now i'll help him by means of pagsilbihan siya at tulungan sa pagpapalaki sa anak namin....

So Called TRIALs....

2007-02-28T14:12:00.002+08:00

Why do we have this guys who's not contented?? Well, im referring to my father.... His been my father since birth but i can call him absentee-father, although minsan anjan siya sa tabi pero most of the time kasi busy siya sa ibang bagay... He knows naman na may sama kami ng loob sa kanya. May mga times na his a good provider but most of the time hindi... We love him, and i know that he loves us too, but this time nilayo siya sa amin ng pagiging babaero niya.

My mama? well sanay na siya sa gawain ng papa ko, but not this time cause this is the first time na nakabuntis ang papa ko ng 25y.o woman and she is 3 months preggy now. I hate that woman and my papa knows that, actually lahat kaming anak nia from my step-brother to my lil bro. but as of now, tahimik lang kami.. We seldom see our father kasi pinipigilan nung girl na umuwi sa amin. My 14y.o sister btw she's the most favorite daughter sa aming 3, she didn't know na preggy na ung girl . Walang move na susunod pero masaya kami kasi kompleto kami at close sa isa't isa.

wHaT dOeS a HouSe wiFe dO?!?!

2007-02-10T11:04:00.002+08:00

A housewife is a woman, though there are some househusbands, who works at home caring for her children, maintaining her home and cooking for the family. A housewife works very hard every day and gets few vacations, holidays or weekends off as men and women who work outside the home get. And a housewife works many more hours each day than those who work outside the home.

There are so many duties performed by housewives that it's hard to list them all. Some of them are taking care of children, doing laundry, cleaning floors, walls, windows and kitchens and bathrooms, making beds, ironing clothes, making breakfast and lunch, cooking dinner and washing and drying dishes. Perhaps the most important of all of these important tasks is the care of children.

The mother who works in the home devotes a large part of her day caring for the health and safety of her children. She keeps the children clean and fed and tells them when they are bad and when they are good. This teaches children a most important lesson: the difference between right and wrong which they will use for the rest of their lives. Housewives do the most important work of any men or women though they rarely receive the recognition they deserve because others do what may seem more interesting.

aMaZing bOOk

2007-02-08T13:55:00.002+08:00

The book was truly amazing... i've only read the book of Cheri Fuller for 3 days but i have already learned a lot from her. Cheri’s Focus on the Family book The Mom You’re Meant to Be: Loving Your Kids While Leaning on God is a finalist for the Gold Mediallion award for the top family/ parenting book this year!

By the way, my hubby gave the book for me. We bought it at Philippine Christian Bookstore for only P195.00. The tag line is "Motherhood is meant to be a blessing, not a burden. So why so many moms seem exhausted?"

As of now sobrang blessed ako kay Cheri Fuller to be a good mom sa baby ko. First time mom ako so i'm learning some ways to educate and understand my baby while looking forward to be a mom with God's wisdom in my heart. If you'll read the book, she will convince you that we don't need to depend on experts to become the moms we're meant to be nor depend on other mothers' experience. Every kid is different from others, every kid his/her its own characteristic and temperament. Pray and lean on God's Word.

MiLLioN dReaMs ('-')

2007-02-05T00:15:00.002+08:00

If ever i'll get my million pesos from the Lord, i'll make my list possible... ahhhmm.,.,.,. actually the Lord made it possible...

i'll give the 20% of my millions to our church as tithes and seed. Because what you sow, you will reap..
i'll buy a house and lot in daang hari near alabang?! or kung saan ang gusto ni hubby na accessible sa lahat. Or bibili ng lot and dun na magpapagawa ng house, un kasi talaga ang plan ni hubby ko.
my hubby wants a honda hatch so i'll buy one for him and i will let him modify his car.
a family vehicle for my mom and siblings. and i'll pay our house full para wala nang intindihin si mama every month kung saan niya kukunin ung pera.
X-trail and picanto and mazda3 for me.... (hehehe... biased ba?!)
i wanna save the 20% of the money for my li'l son's future aside pa sa ibibigay sa kanya ni Lord.
me and my hubby will start a business para di na cia pumasok sa work.... like grocery store, online business, internet shop, softdrinks dealership, restaurant, handicrafts, furniture making, and dress making.
my hubby prayed that maybe we could adopt some kids para pag-aralin sila. kasi we know that we are blessed so we must be a blessing to the people around us.
Little Things i might buy...

> cellphones for the whole family and then yung mga fones namin ngayon iseed ko to those who need it.

> Laptop for me and my hubby. (dream ko ung sony vaio eh)

> Digicam for me, hubby, sisters and brother. (ung sony na touch screen)

> pocketbike(mini motorbike) for my hubby and son.

> etc.

wHy mOTHeRs cRy?!?!

2007-02-03T16:59:00.002+08:00

"Why are you crying?" he asked his mom.
"Because I'm a mother," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said.
His mom just hugged him and said, "You never will!"

Later the little boy asked his father
why Mother seemed to cry for no reason.
"All mothers cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.

The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why mothers cry. So he finally put in a call to God, and when God got on the phone, the man said, "God, why do mothers cry so easily?"

God said, "You see, son, when I made mothers, they had to be special. "I made their shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort.

"I gave them an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times come from their children.

"I gave them a hardiness that allows them to keep going when everyone else gives up, and to take care of their families
through sickness and fatigue without complaining.

"I gave them the sensitivity to love their children under all circumstances, even when their child has hurt them very badly.

"This same sensitivity helps them to make a child's boo-boo feel better and helps them share a teenager's anxieties and fears.

"I gave them a tear to shed. It's theirs exclusively to use whenever it's needed. It's their only weakness.
It's a tear for mankind."

Vacation Grande

2007-02-02T15:34:00.002+08:00

waaaaaaaaaaahhh... ready? get set? GO?!?!

why?! andito kami ngayon sa Mom ko. For 3 days lang naman, kasi my hubby decided to give me a break sa house chores and everything. But i badly miss my hubby eventhough 3 days lang naman.. ( O.A ba?! )

My sisters are happy coz they have the chance to play with my baby, actually they prefer to call my baby a TOY! whenever they have time na pwede isingit sa school schedules nila e dumadalaw sila sa house namin just to play with my baby. It hurts but they don't miss me at all....

Before ako pinayagan ni hubby he told me na maghinay-hinay sa food intake dito sa house ng mom ko kasi daw ang daming food dito... hehehe... kasi we both want na mag-lose ako ng weight.. Madaming mag-aalaga kay baby dito kaya pahinga ako kahit konti...

till next post...

Day off and mosquito craze. . .

2007-01-29T11:51:00.001+08:00

i've been always waiting for these days (tues & wed). days off na kc ni andrew, we need to fix the room although maayos na and naka-screen na ung windows. These past few days kasi ung mosquitos parang dumami and guess kung sino ang favorite pulutan nila?!?! si ViNce!!!! poor baby.....

Lalo na pag nasa walker siya... They keep on bugging my baby kaya ang dami niyang red spots sa legs. My mom asked me if they could take care of my baby kasi napapabayaan ko daw. hello?!?! I know that they now realize how hard it is to be a mom and most of all if the one you're looking after is my baby... he is so kuleeet... He wants to get hold of all the things that he can reach. He is also eager to walk and stand by himself. He keeps on running around the house and bumping us. Eventhough my baby is so kuleeet, i know that he feels that i love him so much.