A birthday surprise for my son was one of the things I was looking forward to for most of his birthday month. He was turning 5 and was quite enthusiastic about it. It was a very special day. I stayed home from work. He could sleep in. Let the party planning begin! At 4.45 am, […] Read more…
Archive of ‘Parenting’ category
There’s a Kid in the House! (A Poem for Timmy)
There’s a Kid in the House! Crayon drawings on the living room wall, chips and dents on the coffee table. Alphabet magnets on the refrigerator door, cereal on the floor’s become a staple. Balls mark the spot in every room, racing cars hide under pillows. Storybooks sit side by side newspapers, Lego figures lurk behind […] Read more…
Potty Training in 3 Days: Lessons from Lora Jensen
A week before I went back to corporate world (Feb 2013), I was panicking. My son wasn’t potty-trained yet. He was 3 years and 5 months old. He still pooped and peed in his nappy, and I was feeling the pressure because I was going back to work in 7 days. I was anxious because […] Read more…
Support Group for Moms with Multiples (From MedelaMoms)
As a breastfeeding advocate, I’m happy to share this press release from MedelaMoms with you! If you’ve got multiples, check out this event on Feb. 8. Details below. MedelaMoms Launches “Seeing Doubles”: A Support Group for Moms with Multiples Read more…
Wishful thinking, quick I Love You’s
I wish I could prepare my son’s lunchbox everyday. He can’t really read yet but he knows how to read “Timmy” and “Mommy”, and now “I love you!”. Those are all the words that matter when it comes to quick notes squeezed in between packed snacks. Read more…
Thankful for 2013
Thankful for the blessings, thankful for the opportunities, thankful for the challenges. Thank you 2013, for opening new roads, for taking me and my family on a wonderful and blessed journey this year. Read more…
Mommy Guilt Trip
So I had one of the most “Mommy guilt”-filled moments recently. Ugh, I feel like kicking myself in the shins every time it comes to mind. My son and I were watching Toy Story on TV together. He, being the hyper kid he is, wasn’t content with just sitting back and watching. He was running […] Read more…