We enrolled Ria in two summer programs this year. This is to develop her social skills since she is very aloof, more of afraid, with other people, even with kids. We hoped before the start of summer that she will change and will learn to socialize with other people. That was our main goal. When … Continue reading Ria’s Summer Activities
My Purpose-Driven Life: From Singlehood to Motherhood
This is the story of my life...well, not exactly my whole life. I'm not sure if I was a happy-go-lucky person, or still am. I don't know. When I stepped into college, I had friends..well, they were my blocmates. I took BS Physics because of my mom. Part of me wants to be like her … Continue reading My Purpose-Driven Life: From Singlehood to Motherhood
at 2 years and 6 months
Ria will soon turn 31 months. It's so fast, dati lang super liit niya. Super kulit din ni bulilit, and every day she's making sure we experience her terrible two stage. Milestones She's totally toilet trained, thank God. We had to dispose her excess diapers. It came so fast and swift. We started training her … Continue reading at 2 years and 6 months
10 Things to Stop Saying to your Kids (and What to Say Instead)
Current research shows that some of the most commonly used and seemingly positive phrases we use with kids are actually quite destructive. Despite our good intentions, these statements teach children to stop trusting their internal guidance system, to become deceptive, to do as little as possible, and to give up when things get hard. This … Continue reading 10 Things to Stop Saying to your Kids (and What to Say Instead)
The Power of Talking to Your Baby: A nice read
By TINA ROSENBERG By the time a poor child is 1 year old, she has most likely already fallen behind middle-class children in her ability to talk, understand and learn. The gap between poor children and wealthier ones widens each year, and by high school it has become a chasm. American attempts to close this gap in … Continue reading The Power of Talking to Your Baby: A nice read
Ria’s first school experience
Last March 8, Ria attended a free trial of summer program in UA&P. Originally, the trial was for 3 years old and above but since there were few slots left before the date, 2.5 years old were allowed to join. We brought Ria in school on Thursday to let her adjust. We also arrived early, … Continue reading Ria’s first school experience
Two Years and 4 months
Ria is already a big girl. She can do a lot of things on her own. It's been 2 years and 4 months now, she has a lot of developments and milestones. Although many of them are mostly kalokohan. :)At two years and three months, she can wear shoes the right way and she's already … Continue reading Two Years and 4 months
Demanding na anak, at iba pa.
Minsan hindi ko alam kung maiinis ako or matutuwa sa anak ko...natutuwa ako dahil marami na syang alam, kaso lang kadalasan, kalokohan ang alam... Demanding Yup, Ria is such a demanding toddler..and bossy...well, i guess that's mainly from Dann..Ria got that tactic when Dann is implying he is the authority. At kadalasan, sakin ginagawa ni … Continue reading Demanding na anak, at iba pa.
Our Leyte Adventure
Okay, so it's been more than a week since we got back from our 2-week vacation in Leyte. I was busy...and still busy at work. What do you expect after a two-week vacation??.Anyway, so we've been out of the "circle" for two weeks and experienced a simple life...no internet, limited phone signal, vegetables, fresh food, … Continue reading Our Leyte Adventure
Ria enters terrible two with asthma attack
When we went to Ria's doctor last Saturday for Hepa A vaccine, costing P2,500, the doctor asked series of questions about Ria. Then she said, "pasok na siya sa terrible two." My reaction was, kaya pala sobrang likot na...so we have to brace ourselves for more! Some updates regarding Ria's development: She can now recite … Continue reading Ria enters terrible two with asthma attack
Mommyhood Journey 