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…
Archive of ‘Motherhood’ category
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…
Keep Moving Forward: Lessons in life choices
“Keep moving forward.” That’s a line from “Meet the Robinsons”, one of my son’s favorite films. Whatever life puts in your path, keep moving forward. Whatever humps are in the way, keep moving forward. No U-turns allowed. (Source: Mary Englebrite art via Tumblr) Read more…
Bookworm dates: Books, fries and reading out loud
Bookworm dates: My son and I love spending afternoons at the bookstore. One particular afternoon, he couldn’t wait to start reading his newly owned set of Eric Carle books. Our bookworm date went from bookstore to cafe. It was so much fun! Bookworm dates must-haves: Good food, good reads. Read more…
Ordinary moments make life most special
Ordinary moments may just be the most special ones if you look really closely. Bedtime is one of my favorite rituals of the day. The ritual usually goes like this: I put Timmy on the bed where he begins playing with his Legos or toy animals. My husband will be seated beside him, surfing the […] Read more…
Wake me up when October ends
Wake me up when October ends? It’s been a tough past few weeks. The flu bug hit our home and our offices, leaving me unspared. My Grandma got mild pneumonia, my son got acute bronchitis, and various members of the family had cough, colds, fever and the overall bad mood that comes with being sick. […] Read more…