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Creating Masterpieces of watercolour illustrations and of poetry. Capturing Moments of faith in the Lord Jesus, of our family activities, of motherhood and of parenting. Collecting Memories that are events, and stories from books and online. Cultivating Magnificence of being God's creation, of the improvement of our wellbeing and our environment.

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While They’re Little, Cymplified!

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Even if they are being so demanding most of the time, and if they do not quite understand what I'm saying or what I want to happen, I would still want them to stay little for a long time. I kind of dread the time they become older than 6 years old. I feel like I have so little time to mold them and lead them to Jesus before they go out to the world, or to school. There are so many things I want to do with them while they're little. Can I enjoy them as cute, chubby cherubs for a longer … [Read more...]

Umbrella Of Love, Cymplified!

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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...]

A Nanny-less Week So Far, Cymplified!

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The alarm clock on my cellphone plays a piano riff at 5:30 AM. I get up at 6. Or 6:30. I read my devotional and talk with the Lord. Then, I see to it that Ella is having her breakfast and goes into the shower after. When finished, she dresses for school. The two little ones then wake up and have milk sometimes, and then breakfast. Conversations by the wooden high chair which the two young ones like and fight over. Food that isn't finished, that I gobble up or that is spit out. What to … [Read more...]

Lunchbox And Encouragement, Cymplified!

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A few days before the school started for my eldest, I was nervous and almost panicking. I felt like I had forgotten something she would need. I was dreading the first day of classes, even more than Ella did. I guess it was because of the homework sessions up ahead. These are tests of my patience and my creativity in motivating her to do homework, and also to love learning. I didn't want to be the monster mom I was close to becoming whenever I do her assignments with her. Since she's having … [Read more...]

Birth Story Number One, Cymplified!

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Six years ago, in the hospital where I gave birth, a nurse from the nursery told me that my baby needed to be roomed-in because of lack of space. I could not believe it. The notion was too ridiculous for me. There I was, alone in the room (Rix went home to fetch some baby things), the IV still attached to the back of my hand, and I was just starting to get the hang of being back on my feet after the operation. The nurses wheeled in the bassinet containing my little one and I felt like crying. … [Read more...]

Reading Labels, Cymplified!

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Nope, this post is not about a trip to the grocery store. In one of my posts, ABC’s of Improving Our Relationship With Our Children, Cymplified!, I said that I want zero chances of name-calling and putting negative labels on people. I believe that when we describe someone, the adjectives we use reflect our perspective about that person. I think the way we talk about someone is subjective and that the words we use reveal our character, and not theirs. Do you agree? In line with that, I am … [Read more...]

Communicating Positively With Our Children, Cymplified!

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I love my children. I don't have to say why. It's more than a feeling a parent cannot deny. But, why the raised voices, empty threats and short temper? That should change, to be my children's Christlike keeper. That is why I attended the Yes Mommy Workshop by Optimommy Jayme. I want learn how to talk so my children will listen and understand. I want to communicate positively with my precious little ones. I want to shine as a mother. First, I needed to understand how communication works. I … [Read more...]