Layla O'Reilly found herself accidentally and publicly engaged to Seth Murphy, her ex-fiance's best friend and the last person she would want to marry. When their upcoming and phony wedding finally got the attention of a big client she had been wanting to work for, there's nothing else she could do but to keep up the facade. How long could Layla keep up the pretenses, and could Seth - who has secretly loved Layla for years, win her heart? A December Bride is a good novella to warm the heart … [Read more...]
The Christian Mama’s Guide To Parenting A Toddler by Erin MacPherson, Cymplified!
For moms like me who have toddler children, this book is a compilation of another Christian mama's experiences and learnings. The wisdom and practical tips imparted here encompass toddler discipline, handling tantrums, potty training, early healthy living to teach toddlers, their feeding and their sleeping. The author also talked about how moms could have time for themselves and how parents could reinvent their date nights. There's even a chapter called the Christian Daddy's Guide to Parenting a … [Read more...]
Umbrella Of Love, Cymplified!
There are times I wish I could hand in my resignation and quit being a mother. Or just simply disappear. A defiant 'no' and doing the exact opposite of what I said really have me doubting my mommying ability. Do I really deserve these blessings called children? Psalm 127:3 (ESV) 3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Throw in more than a handful of demands and it was enough to make me cry in front my children. Too tired and too sad to even lose my … [Read more...]
Keep Calm And Stay Positive, Cymplified!
It is very easy to react negatively to situations that anger, annoy or frustrate us. There are times when my little children would holler "Mama!" and I would catch myself thinking "What now?" That isn't good now, is it? And so is letting the negativity affect our actions, words and the tone of our voice, thereby hurting the people whom we love the most. Who wants to be around grumpy and cranky people anyway? I don't want to push them away. I feel guilty for losing my temper with my children and … [Read more...]
Hands Free And Connected, Cymplified!
Unless one works and lives away from his immediate family, he has no excuse to be glued to the computer or the smartphone all the time. His full presence and undivided attention would be very much appreciated by those who are with him, by his loved ones. The video below is a great reminder for me, and hopefully for you as well, to let go of that gadget for a few minutes and be all there for your parents, your kids, your friends. The video calls on us to disconnect to connect. In line with … [Read more...]
Banish Boredom, Cymplified!
I think that more than hate, one thing that would be detrimental to a relationship or end it altogether, is apathy. Apathy happens when a husband stops showing his wife his appreciation through words and actions and vice versa. Apathy happens when a stay-at-home-mom gets tired of the doing the same things every single day for her family. Apathy happens when a child doesn't want to talk with his parents for fear of being scolded. Apathy happens when boredom settles in. I am currently reading … [Read more...]
Wedding And Marriage Thoughts, Cymplified!
One of my cousins from my dad's side got married last week. Beautiful wedding. It brought to mind memories of my own wedding... And the several things I wanted to change: The proposal. One of my wedding entourage. The way I held my father's arm while walking down the aisle. The photographer. Where we took photos after the ceremony. The time the reception started. The host. My speech. I didn't know better then. We didn't have a wedding coordinator. I didn't know I was going to give a … [Read more...]
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