Move over Pokemon. Say hello to Pororo. Pororo is a widely popular cartoon character from a Korean computer-animated television series. The series revolves around the daily adventures of Pororo and his friends. They live in a snowy village called Porong Porong...
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SCHOOL PROJECTS/ teaching kids to sew
I went home from work last Friday. Second son planted a quick kiss on my check and returned to his seat. He had a thimble on his finger and he was doing some running stitches. I saw his work and it didn't look so good at all. He told me he wanted to finish his...
SCHOOL PROJECTS/ cardiac muscle from modeling clay
My nine-year-old boy texted me to buy 1/8 illustration board and a box of modeling clay (of any color). He plans to do his science project all by himself on a weekend -- a cardiac muscle made of clay. I provided him with his needs and let him do his project for...
MOMI SMILES/ lead by example
I saw a few pages of second son's Civics and Culture book all plastered with scotch tape. This mother smiled. My nine-year-old boy is showing signs that he can now take care of his things. Second son might have unintentionally ripped the book's pages. He put the...
MOMI CONFESSES/ the day I almost lost hope
I was an inconsolable freak last weekend. I was so angry that I let my anger eat me and let my emotions control my actions. I chose to respond in a negative way, even hurting my boys. And God forgive me, I saw in their eyes the fear and confusion. I went out for a...
MOMI SMILES/ The uncovered books
As usual, I am at home with my one-year-old. Supposedly, we were to attend an event in Makati today but decided to just stay at home. I did not receive confirmation from the company if I could babywear my son. Now that the young man is sleeping, I have a few hours...
