May 12 was Mother's Day and it got me thinking about... well, motherhood! Unexpectedly, I became a mom, thrice. But, that's the natural course of life after getting married and deciding to start a family, right? I should have known what to expect. Yet, nothing could have prepared me for the ever evolving and very challenging role of a mother. One minute I think I have gotten diaper-changing down pat, the next found me training the children to use the potty. I have long accepted that I … [Read more...]
Siblings Are For Loving, Cymplified!
They continue to boggle my mind, these children of mine. One moment they are laughing, the next they are crying. One moment they like the toy, the next they are hurling it across the room. One moment they are ready to nap, the next they would be wide awake. I sure love the moments when... Achi would build a toy for her shobe. Shoti would hug achi for no reason at all. Ahya would gently pat his shobe's head. Achi would give her shoti and her shobe each a smooch.* All three of … [Read more...]
End Of A (Breastfeeding) Journey, Cymplified!
Rivers of tears were flowing from her eyes and heart, at three in the morning. The baby in her arms was begging for breastmilk, crying and squirming. The only comfort they both knew, was taken away by the need for medication. She wished that for weaning a baby off breastfeeding, there was also education. Her chest was wrung and constricted with guilt and great sadness. The end of their journey was just beginning and already she felt helpless. Inhaling deeply, she said to herself, "This would … [Read more...]
Respectfulness, Cymplified!
The best way to teach a lesson to a child is to model it. But, it is much easier said than done! I want to share this Parenting With Wisdom devotional I completed. It's about respectfulness and how to control being so controlling of our children that we unintentionally disrespect them as a result. PARENTAL RESPECT There’s a common problem in many homes today. Disrespect. Refusing to consider each other’s opinions, interrupting when someone’s talking, never apologizing for a mistake. … [Read more...]
Goodbye Babyhood, Cymplified!
Is it really goodbye babyhood for my baby? My littlest one turned 18 months old. According to Babycenter, "Many parents say that this is when they stop thinking of their child as a baby." Well, I think I would always see Cayla as our baby because she's the youngest and she's petite. But, although she's small, she's very smart and she's a quick learner. The way Cayla likes to walk around and climb chairs, not to mention her repeating the words we say and the desire to feed herself make her … [Read more...]
Field Trip, Cymplified!
I have always wanted to bring my children to the zoo. 1/3 of that wish came true when I got to accompany Elle for the first time on her second field trip. My parents went with her on her very first field trip. Elle's school, together with Prime Orienteer Mgt. Inc., went on an educational tour first to Avilon Zoo in Montalban, Rizal and then to Dolljoy Gallery and Museum. The photos below show some of the animals we have observed. Elle experienced feeding the Guinea pigs carrots, the Arapaimas … [Read more...]
Birth Story Number Two, Cymplified!
Dear Caleb, Mommy's dear funny baby boy, how mischievous and assertive you now are. In true blue boy fashion, you like wheeled vehicles, airplanes, mock fighting, wrestling, balls and monster or wild animal sounds. Sometimes, you're interested in your sisters' toys and that's okay. The fascination doesn't last long. You are a tall boy, yet mommy must not forget you're still a baby at two and a half years old. When you turned one, then turned two, mommy and daddy were a bit worried that you … [Read more...]
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