Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Decluttering In Vain

Halloween trampoline = old costumes + firm mattress We attempted to declutter earlier but I realized it's hard to let go of the things we saved for when we first learned we were having a baby. ...

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

MECQ Lessons

Our setup is far from ideal.  As the government banned travel for leisure this 2020, my kids & I have been on lockdown for several months.  With the absence of a babysitter, I couldn't leave...

Friday, January 10, 2020

Pseudo Heart Attack

I thought I was going to die last Monday. I know it's quite morbid especially since it's the start of a new year and my kids are still very young but I really thought they had to open me up. The pain was excruciating.  It was like someone was poking needles and squeezing my left lung & shoulder. ...

Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Inay Ko Po!

When they were smaller, it was easier to make them sit still But nowadays, we seldom get to play outside.  Sometimes they can get too rowdy & it's very challenging for a non-sporty mom like...

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Hoping to Raise Moneywise Toddlers

Most people are scared to let their toddlers handle money. I'm happy daughter is the type who knows she shouldn't put anything shiny in her mouth. At an early age, I told her "most of the time when it's...

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Flower Girl Tips

It's challenging being the first grandchild.  As a kid I served as a flower girl in eleven weddings.  Ma didn't want to trouble with so many dresses so there came point wherein I had a basic...

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Transition Period

It's official. I now have a preschooler at home. On her 40th month, she declared that she's already a big girl.  She consistently refuses to latch & orders me to feed her brother when he wants milk.  "He needs you more, Mom. He's always hungry!"  We don't adhere to a strict lesson...