Note: This 'I Remind Chart' was written last September 4, 2012. Our chart was conceptualized to help Firstborn cope with his forgetfulness or carelessness. But more than that, it helped me remind myself more of my own flaws. I was disappointed in firstborn. But I...
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MOMI MUSINGS/ no peer pressure
Note: No peer pressure is a letter from a mom to her firstborn. She wrote this about three years ago when her son showed signs he can make decisions of his own. She is now posting it with high hopes her eldest son will chance upon this letter. It would make her...
MOMI HACKS/ alternate earphones house
Finally, the kids find time to tidy their things. They have a number of garbages, this one included-- This mother grabs this truck tire which stirs fond memories of the boys. She opens it and instantly thinks of something useful - I can...
MOMI MUSINGS/ Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Often, they say we learn to appreciate a person if that individual is far from us. Having experienced that today, I learned of something far beyond loving and missing. I realized my life's purpose. This might have been my life...
MOMI TIPS: family free wall
Note: This was written last August 18, 2012. We still have our family free wall up to this day. And I look forward to seeing our fourth son write and tack something on our free wall, too. (Pardon the low-quality camera used). The exchange of notes and special...
MOMI MUSINGS/ first surgery at 8yo
An X-ray of what happened to Second son's forearm and how his surgeon proposed to insert the metal pin. His first surgery was scheduled November 3 or 5. Instead of staying long at the hospital to wait for the surgery, we opted to go home, with of course the doctor's...
