Strong and courageous, that's how moms need to be for her children. "Motherhood can be painful." I agree with Dainty Mom Martine a hundred percent on that. She related her experience here, which I can identify with since my eldest had febrile seizure too. It just breaks my heart when my children get sick or get hurt. After all, parts of a mother's heart, soul and spirit reside in each of her children. But, mothers draw on strength that she never knew she had. She has courage she thought was … [Read more...]
Loving Mommyhood and Blogging, Cymplified!
This is an official entry to Dainty Mom’s Bloggy Goodies Contest, in celebration of the Dainty Mom blog’s 2nd anniversary. Loving Mommyhood Ten years ago, I would never have envisioned myself as a wife and mother, and a stay-at-home one at that. I am not exactly domesticated, you know? I didn't really adore children and I am terrified of the pain childbirth brings. But here I am, with three babies and trying to be the best mommy that God wants me to be. So far, I find myself loving … [Read more...]
Tangled, Cymplified!
I loved Tangled the first time I saw it! The cast was adorable, especially Maximus. I think that as more Disney princess movies were made, the princesses have more personality. The music for the part where Rapunzel and the townsfolk were dancing reminds me so much of an instrumental track in The Corrs' album. This led me to conclude that they might be Irish. Then again, I might be wrong. If you love Disney's Tangled, there's a cute blog about it, welovetangled.tumblr.com. The problem … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Heart {Filled with Love}, Cymplified!
Since it's still February, I'd like to talk more about love. Specifically, a mother's heart that is filled with love. My good friend gave me this book, Celebrate Mom, eons ago and it is only now that I started to read it. Remember how I sometimes feel about being a mom? I think this book is a lovely encouragement to me. The motherly love God has placed in my heart is comparable to His unconditional love. This is my affirmation that my calling is a special one. According to the book, a … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year {2012}, Cymplified!
Lunar or Chinese New Year was being celebrated in the Philippines for the longest time. It was just this year that it was declared a non-working holiday by Pnoy. It used to be only the Chinese school students and employees of some Chinese businesses who enjoyed a day without classes or work, respectively. I seem to recollect that New Year's day usually falls on a day in February. It's becoming earlier and earlier each year, like the Holy Week. I use Instagram These elements are always … [Read more...]
Bataan, Cymplified!
After Christmas day, I got sick that I felt disconnected from the online world. My head and throat hurt like crazy, I couldn't eat very well. I had fever and was weak. I think my milk supply dipped along with my health. I felt miserable! Still, last December 30, I went with my hubby and the kids to Bataan as I've never been there before. But I could have enjoyed the trip more if I was in a good shape. The time it took for us to arrive at our friend's place seemed to take too long, but it … [Read more...]
The First 365 Days Memory Keeper, Cymplified!
Being a mother, the desire to record each and every one of my child's milestones is a natural thing. But when life (read: feeding then burping the baby, sleepless nights, changing the diapers) gets in the way, updating the first yawn or the first sneeze in the baby book gets waylaid. Enters mommy guilt for forgetting such a significant event in my baby's life. Admittedly, if I wasn't gifted with a baby book for my first child, I wouldn't think of buying one until it was too … [Read more...]