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...]
Gender Guessing, Cymplified!
When you're pregnant and in the Philippines, acquaintances or sometimes even complete strangers will try to guess (even when not being asked) if you're having a boy or a girl. Does that happen in other countries? There are baby gender guessing "methods" that these people rely upon to come up with their speculations. The shape of the baby bump. If it's very round, it's a girl. If it's slightly pointy, it's a boy. (This was applicable to my pregnancy with my eldest who's a girl, and my … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Heart {Strong and Courageous}, Cymplified!
Strong and courageous, that's how moms need to be for her children. "Motherhood can be painful." I agree with Dainty Mom Martine a hundred percent on that. She related her experience here, which I can identify with since my eldest had febrile seizure too. It just breaks my heart when my children get sick or get hurt. After all, parts of a mother's heart, soul and spirit reside in each of her children. But, mothers draw on strength that she never knew she had. She has courage she thought was … [Read more...]
May and Mothers, Cymplified!
May, Mothers' Month Make Many Memories Let Love Linger Here at Home our Haven Share Something Sweet See Sunny Smiles Holding Hands is Happiness God-given Gifts and Grace Time to Tell Truthfully your Admiration, Adoration, Appreciation … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Hand, Cymplified!
A Mother's Hand A mother's hand is there to carry My weight when I was born A mother's hand is there to stroke When I cry with forlorn A mother's hand is there to wash Away the day's dirt and dust A mother's hand is there to feed Since being healthy is a must A mother's hand is there to support When I lose balance from my walk A mother's hand is there to clap When I start to babble and talk A mother's hand is there to soothe When I acquire bumps and bruises A mother's hand is … [Read more...]
A Mother’s Prayer, Cymplified!
What is a mother's prayer? Oh, the ironies of being a mother. A mom needs to take care of the ordinary & mundane nitty-gritty of her home and her children, she also has to find the joy & beauty in everything. A mom hopes her children will be grounded & disciplined, she also hopes that they would soar & reach for their big dreams. It is tiring to meet the needs of the kids, but it is rewarding when the kids show gratefulness. There are times when she feels overwhelmed and … [Read more...]
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