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A Day in the Life of SumoSam

June 19, 2018 · 20 Comments

Our SumoSam is now 10 months old. From his first day till now, it’s not much of a struggle to take care of him. He is such a good and charming boy that almost every day with him is pure bliss.

He now has a set of activities that he regularly goes through every day and most of the time, he shares them with me – from quiet slumber to unstoppable babbles, irresistible smiles, funny games, and smooth diaper changes.

Every day, I take his cues and in response, we adjust our activities. I must say we have a pretty manageable and predictable life, but that doesn’t make it boring at all.Continue Reading

MOMI LEARNS| Understanding the big picture through Systems Thinking

June 4, 2018 · 25 Comments

I am a mother of five free-spirited boys. Often, I hear myself angry in the morning. Dirty dishes are piling up in our kitchen sink. The floor is messy from last night’s playing. The bathroom is filthy, obvious that it hasn’t been scrubbed for days.

I would often pass the blame to my boys. For this mother, they are insensitive, not seeing that their mom’s hands are always full. They can be real inconsiderate and just think of themselves.

MOMI SMILES| Head to toe care for my baby

June 1, 2018 · 17 Comments

A new life is in front of me. Thank you, Lord.

That was what I uttered when my doctor put my baby on my chest. My son crawled and latched onto my breast. Then I said to myself, I will take care of him, perhaps more than the way I did to my fourth. The happiness of bringing a life into this world cannot be described in words. It can, however, be shown through actions. And I am committed to taking care of my fifth from head to toe, from that day till I am able.

MOMI SHARES| Take charge of your family’s health

May 17, 2018 · 13 Comments

Knowing is half the battle.

I always love it when I learn something new every day. Or at least I am reminded of things I should opt to know.

Today is not only my Firstborn’s 16th birthday. This mother learned one valuable lesson worth the time spent away from her son’s breakfast celebration. Together with a select few media friends and influencers, I got to understand what DNA is and how to take charge of my family’s health.

I have the power.

MOMI SHARES| Ang tibay na nakuha ko sa #TibayNiNanay

May 16, 2018 · 7 Comments

May aaminin ako.

Nagdurugo ang puso ko sa kung ano ang kinahinatnan mo. Hindi naman sa napariwara ka na, ngunit sadyang hindi ko lang nais makita na ganyan ang buhay na gusto mong tahakin.

Nag-usap tayo ng umagang iyon. Pinilit kong wag magpakita ng kahit isang patak ng luha. Nais kong ipakita sa iyo na ako ang nanay na nais mong buuin sa isip mo- walang puso, manhid, at matapang.

Paano ba nagsimula ang lahat?

MOMI SHARES| Ways to foster creativity in kids

April 25, 2018 · 1 Comment

Looking at my boys, I must say that creativity is more than an inborn talent. It is a skill developed not only because a child is intelligent. The kid took advantage of the opportunities presented his way just the same that his parents help him develop new and known skills.

I find creative people more flexible, perhaps even greater problem solvers. They can easily adapt to technological advances as well as create wealth from new possibilities. They don’t easily give up but consider the situation a blessing to learn and accommodate new learning.

Allow us to share with you ways on how kids can nurture their creativity.

MOMI WISHES| May you find your place under the sun

April 24, 2018 · Leave a Comment

May you find your place under the sun.

MOMI LAUGHS AND CRIES| Our third graduate

April 2, 2018 · 4 Comments

MOMI LAUGHS AND CRIES| Our third graduate

This will only be short and quick. I’ve cried a lot watching you march on stage. And I cried some more before I sleep. If I make this message long, surely I would cry again.

Our third graduate

MOMI LAUGHS AND CRIES| Our third graduate

So to you our third, our Big Bunso-

Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They' re made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

Dan Gable, freestyle wrestler and Olympic gold medalist

MOMI SMILES AND CRIES| I am a cloud

March 28, 2018 · 19 Comments

MOMI SMILES AND CRIES| I am a cloud

For three weeks, I never spoke to my Second Son. We had a mother-son argument that led me to use the rod and him to hate me. I thought it would be forever. Perhaps it was the school recollection that pushed my son to finally approach me. Or that bile reflux and extreme heartburn I experienced that night. Or possibly, it was God healing both our hearts from the hurt.

Let me tell you a story of how it happened.

MOMI SMILES AND CRIES| Choose happiness

March 26, 2018 · 19 Comments

MOMI SMILES AND CRIES| Choose happiness

My son was invited by his school to deliver an inspirational message to the graduating students of the CASA Department. These are the students who will be entering Grade 1.

At first, my 12-year old son declined the invitation. He told the principal that he has a stage fright. This mother got a call from my boy’s class adviser and was asked if I could convince my son to give an inspirational talk.

After a few convincing pieces, my son finally said yes. I asked him to draft his speech. I read it and I am positive, he is the right choice for the task.

Allow me to share with you my son’s inspirational message to the CASA students of his school.

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