Just reading the title of this article had me swallowing the lump in my throat. In my mind's eye, I was raising my hand and slowly sinking in my seat. Another mommy guilt. Stop Yelling at Your Children - Why and How | CleverFather - StumbleUpon. I think I am quite decided not to yell at my children (now, I just need to follow through, the hardest part). It sure takes a very conscious effort. I should be deliberate and intentional about it, keeping the following things in mind as I interact … [Read more...]
How are you feeling today? | Overwhelmed, Cymplified!
May is turning out to be not so merry for me. You know how helpers and nannies are "necessities" here in our country since I have very small children. Each one has her own drama and I was left with none. I feel stressed just thinking about the situation. I also am not looking forward to training the newcomers all over again. I think I feel overwhelmed by: Excessive responsibilities Luke 10:40 (NIV) 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him … [Read more...]
The World Now, Cymplified!
The World Now The world we live in now Makes me nervous somehow Traffic jam. Pollution. Gasoline price fluctuation. Obstruction. Destruction. Manners and values reduction. Fake things, consumption. Fake people, corruption. Vanity. Selfishness. Short-lived happiness. Chaos and confusion. Crab mentality infusion. Natural calamities are daunting. Destruction man caused is haunting. Bubbles of innocence, Pop! Streams of kindness, Stop! As a parent, I worry Feeling a little … [Read more...]
A Birdie Reminder, Cymplified!
Living in the city, in a very industrialized one, I perpetually long for clean air. That is why I sometimes bug my hubby to take the family to parks or places with grassy spaces where the children can run and inhale fresh air. While I was carrying my baby and looking out the screen door to the balcony (no doubt dreaming of a country home with a porch and a backyard), I saw several Maya birds. With the severe lack of trees, and the noise pollution caused by passing tricycles and passenger … [Read more...]
Being Needed, Cymplified!
I needed a break. I was getting cranky. I was getting stressed just thinking about the meals to plan for the week. I felt like snapping at the nanny. I was beginning to transform into the Hulk Mom. I couldn't help myself from saying "grr..." The youngest was crying for my attention and wanted to be carried all the time. I really should practice using the sling. The second wanted to be carried too. He also kept hugging my leg and pulling at my hand. The eldest kept asking me to draw nonstop. … [Read more...]
Ordinary Days, Cymplified!
Ordinary. Definition of ORDINARY 1 : of a kind to be expected in the normal order of events :routine, usual < ;an ordinary day>; 2 : having or constituting immediate or original jurisdiction; also: belonging to such jurisdiction 3 a : of common quality, rank, or ability < ;an ordinary teenager>; b : deficient in quality : poor, inferior < ;ordinary wine>; Being ordinary in this time and age is very, well, ordinary (in the negative … [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...]
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