For me, confidence is a destination that needed to be journeyed to. There may be some people who were born with confidence, but I am not one of them. How can I say that I am not confident? Feelings of insecurity and self-doubt were surfacing. I kept second-guessing myself and my decisions. I was uncertain about what I really, really like or want. I believed that I was mediocre in comparison to others who are more intelligent, more talented and have more things in their possession. I was always … [Read more...]
Brave Movie, Cymplified!
This movie had touched something deep inside me. Mainly because it's about the relationship of a mother and a daughter. I can empathize with the way Elinor felt after Merida stormed out of the room when they were fighting. Like Elinor, I treat Elle harshly when in anger, one too many times. :-( Like Elinor, I regret what I did, regret how the situation got out of hand, regret how nothing was resolved. Like Elinor, I cry, consumed with guilt and worry. Brave movie is a reminder for me … [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...]
Encourage Our Children, Cymplified!
We, as mothers, want to encourage our children, right? We want their beautiful and unique personalities to shine, exactly how God had made them. Yet, there just are most some days when my 5-year-old Elle and I seem to have a power struggle. I would see the fiery defiance in her eyes and feel that I have failed somehow as a mother. It just is super challenging to guide her to be a responsible person, without dampening her creative spirit. The responsibility of parenting is so overwhelming … [Read more...]
Cymple Days Love {kids+food}, Cymplified!
Cymple days love are ordinary moments I have at home, but are filled with messages of love from God, my hubby or my children. Here's a round-up of photos that inspire and motivate me to continue blooming where I am planted. Cymple Days Love {kids+food} From the top, Watching TV with my baby boy, he loves to sit on my lap. My two princesses love to hug and kiss each other. I cooked maki noodles one day, I'm glad my picky children found it agreeable with their … [Read more...]
Birth Story Number Three, Cymplified!
Dear Cayla, You are now one year and almost two months old. Mommy is so happy to see that your confidence in walking all by yourself is growing. But, when you let go of mommy's hand, she felt a pang of sadness at how time flies and how both of you are leaving behind your babyhood. Maybe because you are their last child, their last baby, that she was feeling so sentimental. Mommy is torn between holding on to your hand or carrying you and letting you walk on your own, between keeping at nursing … [Read more...]
Enough For Him, Cymplified!
Today, my only boy Caleb was having quite a fit after lunch because he's so sleepy yet couldn't fall asleep. He was trying to hit the nanny with his toy. His daddy tried to pacify him but he still didn't stop. Then, I went into the room and gave him water, but he pushed the bottle away. I wiped goo from his resistant nose while he cried. I gave him a clean lampin. Tentatively, I reached out my hands to carry him. He didn't slap them away, that's a good sign. Still holding the toy in one hand and … [Read more...]
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