On Family Getaways When going on family getaways, my husband and I make sure they're fun and somewhat educational for the kids. It's one of the ways that we can bond with each other and with the little ones. Another perk is that we get to see, experience and learn about a different city or province. It's wonderful! Being four years old and above, they could still remember their adventures and talk about them for months. Hence, looking at photos could trigger memories. We have … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Why I Like Traveling with Children 4 to 9 Years Old, Cymplified!
My family and I recently came from a trip to Tagaytay. It was a last-minute getaway. I just packed the morning before leaving! Thankfully, we still got a room at Taal Vista Hotel. Even so, family getaways always excite me. When they were still babies, though, excursions like this need a list first of all. Impromptu ones? A no-no! I would have preferred to stay home than lug the whole nursery to the beach. Think of all the onesies, diapers, burp cloths, towels, bottles, bottle sterilizer, … [Read more...]
Growing Into Nine, Cymplified!
Oh, my goodness! My eldest will be nine tomorrow! 9! N-I-N-E! What does growing into nine mean? One year before I have a decade-old kid! A couple of years before I have a tween in my hands. Soon, there'll be a teen living under our roof. What?!? It's so overwhelming! Aside from the obvious increase in the difficulty of her school lessons, I am prepping myself for puberty and developmental milestones at age nine. Right now, I have noticed that Ella is indeed growing up. I … [Read more...]
Quest For The Relaxed Mom, Cymplified!
Children view their moms as loving, caring, strict, mean... But, rarely do moms and fun go together. Let alone a relaxed mom who doesn't get affected by the kids' antics. Before I became a mom, I was a 'someone'. I was someone who daydreams. I was a lazy someone. I was a happy-go-lucky someone. I was someone who dares to try the scary roller coaster rides. I was someone who mildly curses. I was someone who rebels a little. I was someone who loves Linkin Park music. I was someone who … [Read more...]
Before we go away on vacation… Cymplified!
Although intermittent downpours have been happening in my part of the world, I am not ready to give up summer just yet. I am still holding out hope that we would hit the beach. :-) When we do include it in our plans, I have to drag out our luggage. Aside from changes of clothes, underwear and pajamas; there must be swimming clothes, plus the kids' goggles and kickboards. They love frolicking in water! When all that's prepared, save for the vitamins and toothbrushes that I leave until the … [Read more...]
Glimmer Girls: A Dolphin Wish by Natalie Grant, Cymplified!
If I were 10 years old, I would really love to go to an adventure park like the one in San Diego as vividly described in this book. It would be great to watch pirate shows, ride exciting rides and look at sea animals in their natural habitats. Many kids, like my own, love animals. It's always fun for us to visit zoos and water parks. A Dolphin Wish was for children who love animals and have the hearts to see them safe. Mia, the eldest of the Glimmer kids, was just that. She especially liked … [Read more...]
Family Getaway: Jeju Island Trip Preparation, Cymplified!
I was looking forward to this trip. I also was not. One thing I was sure of is that there must be a Jeju Island trip preparation for our family. I looked forward to cooler weather since it turned sizzling summer here in the Philippines. I also looked forward to experiencing some of my family's firsts. It was our first time to travel internationally together. It was our first time to set foot on Korea. It was our first time to experience Spring. It was our first time to see Cherry Blossoms in … [Read more...]
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