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MOMI APPROVES| Babywearing (Hot Parenting Topic I Refused to Debate Before)

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I love babywearing.

I learned of it about two years ago when we had our Little Man.  That time, we have three growing boys.  I just can’t fully function as a homemaker with my baby always in my arms.  This momi then searched for the nicest and most durable carrier.  I even bought a number until I found the one I have been looking for.

Now that our Fifth baby will soon join his family, I also plan to babywear him just like his kuya.  I particularly love those moments when I carried our Little Man at kiss height.  I could always cuddle him anytime I like and yes, kiss him repeatedly.   He seemed to enjoy those many brief periods of time.

Allow me to share with you the benefits of babywearing and why I encourage other moms to wear their babies.

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MOMI DISAPPROVES| Pacifier (Hot Parenting Topics I Refused to Debate Before)

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When my now 22-month-old son was only three months old, I introduced to him the use of a pacifier.  My only reason that time was to see if a pacifier could help him stop “chewing” his hands.  But then I failed.  He preferred his hands than any kind of binky.

MOMI DISAPPROVES| Pacifier

MOMI DISAPPROVES Pacifier| My Little Man at three months. Gave him a pacifier but he still preferred to chew his hands than his new binky.

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MOMI APPROVES | Co-sleeping (Hot Parenting Topic I Refused to Debate Before)

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Experience is the best teacher as most often say.  I believe in this proverb and rely on my experience in making decisions especially concerning my family.  One example is co-sleeping or bed sharing with my baby.  As many call this practice unsafe, I co-sleep with my 22-month old son and plans to co-sleep with our new baby.  I find co-sleeping beneficial; sharing my reasons here.

Maintain milk supply

MOMI APPROVES | Co-sleeping

MOMI APPROVES Co-sleeping| This is my Little Man at one-month-old sharing the bed with his mama.

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MOMI LEARNS | Some men underrate their best blessings

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Among the stories we have read for the past week, the story of the Travelers and the Plane Tree is what I love the most.  Let me share with you the lessons we’ve learned.

The travelers and the plane-tree

The Travelers and The Plane-Tree

The Travelers and The Plane-Tree

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MOMI LEARNS | Indeliberate action leads to unsuspected danger

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It has been weeks or perhaps a month.  I haven’t read to my little man since then.  I was too busy sleeping or minding my business.  After cooking and preparing food, I would prefer to stay in my room and go down only when I need to pee or feel hungry.  I made sure though to remind the boys to eat and also feed my 22-month-old son.

This morning, I must have missed my little man so much.   I told myself I would spend my day with him.  I opened our laptop and looked for a nice story to read.  We read the story of the Dog and the Oyster.

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MOMI SHARES| Playing jigsaw puzzle on a Father’s Day

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It was Father’s Day last Sunday. And we spent the whole afternoon playing the jigsaw puzzle. The father of the house was out, making a living for the family, thus missed the fun.

A day before Father’s Day, I sent him a link to JSPuzzle, a gaming website all about jigsaw puzzles. I’ve requested for a customized puzzle of our family picture as a Father’s Day gift to Husband. I never thought even the boys would love to solve the puzzle. What made it fun to answer is that we could customize the design and choose the number of puzzle pieces. There is also a timer available which makes the boys competitive and eager to beat everyone’s recorded time.

Playing jigsaw puzzle on a Father’s Day

Playing jigsaw puzzle on a Father’s Day

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MOMI LEARNS| Despicable Me 3 taught me the value of having a sister

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Despicable Me 3 is the third movie installment of the hit animated series about reformed supervillain Gru. The story still revolves around Gru being a happy adoptive father to Margo, Edith, and Agnes and as a kind husband to Lucy.

Each character has her subplot, mostly dealing with her own inner demons. Agnes is in her quest to find a unicorn, while Lucy tries to be the kids’ adopted mother.

The flick also introduces a new character – Dru. He is Gru’s twin brother who would want to continue the family’s legacy as a supervillain with the help of the later. Of course, a new villain is also presented by the name of Bathalzar Bratt. He is a former adorable child star who is overly obsessed with his once-star character of the 1980’s. Certainly, the Minions are well credited, too, with their own mini movie and even getting themselves into silly yet funny situations.

Despicable Me taught me about the beauty of a family

MOMI LEARNS| Despicable Me 3 taught me the value of having a sister

MOMI LEARNS| Despicable Me 3 taught me the value of having a sister

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MOMI SHARES| Baby Company and Motherhood

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When I was single and very much free, my favorite go-to place was either a bookstore or a hardware shop.  Too often, I lose myself in books, spending hours browsing or even smelling those crisp pages. I would find myself there, too, with my hands weak and shaking from carrying far too many books to read at home.  Nonetheless, it was still the best feeling.

Now that I have become a mom, priorities changed, though my love for books would always be there.  I have come to love rereading my old collections or be unable to find my way out from being engrossed in my boys’ own book collection.  Going to bookstores has become a second priority when we visit malls.  I now find myself walking along the aisles of baby stores, clueless of my sheepish grin not until I see my boys giggling and talking behind my back.

Yes, I love going to baby stores.  It calms and reminds me of my mere existence- motherhood.  And one baby store I often visit is Baby Company.  It is because they almost carry anything a mom needs for her little one.  From basic essentials like diapers, baths, and clothes to baby splurges such as toys, shoes, and whatnot, we could count on Baby Company.

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