Why Do Bedtime Stories?

Thanks to Ninang Frend (my cousin Carol Deonoso) for the books you sent for Kurt.

Children now days are fond with computer games and chatting over social network. They have less contact with their kind; humans that is. They have less social interaction via real communication; verbal communication, facing each other not using any phones, mobile access or gadgets and computers.

This is somewhat scary but it is even scarier between parents and children. I am a mom of a two-year-old child. Two-year-old children are in still in the process of learning and they have sponge mind. They absorb whatever they hear or see in their environment. Whether be it good or bad, if parents will not be there to guide to these little kids, they will go astray. I work online and I go to school in the evening. But that doesn’t mean I should and I never have time for my boy.

I always see to it that I will read a story, bedtime story for my son before he sleeps at night and that he prays as well.

Benefits of bedtime stories:

1.       Strong Connection – We are not talking about mobile internet connection here. Instead, we are absolutely discussing about the strong connection between parents (mom or dad) and children. One or two hours a day won’t hurt your time. It will make your children feel loved and being cared for.

2.       On Hand Knowledge Distribution – Bedtime stories will make you an instant teacher and parent at the same time whether you like or you will like it even more. Your child will ask several questions especially if you have the right bedtime stories for them which give moral lessons. You may ask several questions to follow up if they are catching up with the story or not. At this point, you are imparting knowledge to them. Mind you, they will always remember what you are saying.

3.       Vocabulary – Their mental lexicon will be honed. The unusual words they will hear for the first time will give them additional vocabulary. And do not forget about the pictures on the books because photographs and simple drawings depict a lot of words.

4.       Memorization – Constant reading and practice would make your kids remember everything. Not all children have the same pattern in learning but there are some who could learn best if they are given pictures.

5.       Skills Sharpened – Whether you like it or you like it more, you will definitely sharpen your children’s skills or intelligence and that I believe is important as well because they will learn a lot of things in their younger years with you and not with someone else. Although, it is also a good way for them to learn something different from other people but it is best if we, parents, teach the basics.
6.  Limitless Imagination - This is the start when the child uses his / her imagination. One good way for a child to play with his / her imagination and who knows, that child might be a good artist someday or storyteller or even a book writer.

On the advent of today’s fast-pace lifestyle, parents should always spare even just a little time for their kids. After all, why do parents have to work? Correct, it’s for our little angels of course. A bond between a parent and a child is such a beautiful thing. It will last as long parents will exert effort to make their children feel cared. It might be hard for our little ones to comprehend why we have to go and work. But they will surely cherish the very short moment of storytelling before they close their eyes at night.

My baby boy..

Have fun watching the video below!

Kurt at 2 years and 6 months reading his bedtime story.
Thanks Tita Gigi (sister-in-law) for the book.

Love from,

Jonee and Kurt

My 27th

Do you lie about your age? Well, I don't. I just celebrated my 27th birthday last September 3. The people around me gave me two separate surprise birthday parties. One of which, I didn't get the chance to see the surprise because I was not able to go to the venue.  The other one was in our house.

How did I celebrate my birthday?

I started celebrating my birthday by talking to the one I love -- my husband who's thousand miles away from home. This wasn't how I exactly planned my birthday to be. I was planning of us (my husband and I) to go somewhere. However due to unwanted inevitable events which happened, he had to stay in Afghanistan for work. And as for me, I had to stay home.

If I were to answer this question: Where would you like to celebrate your birthday? My answer would be either HOME or ANYWHERE MY HUSBAND AND SON WOULD BE -- because my husband and our son is my home. I am more than happy being with them or extremely joyful if I have them with me during my natal day.

Earlier that day, I simply went to the church and prayed to thank God for all the blessings He gave me and for the additional life or year in my life.

The white candles represented the people I love and who love me back. These candles were dedicated to those who have helped me through the years, to those who never left me when I became too hard to handle and to those who continuously supported me in whatever endeavor I am facing in my life. I also prayed for these people to be blessed in every way possible. "Sana pagpalain ang mga taong tunay na nagmamahal sa akin."

This may sound awkward for some, but I also prayed for those people who caused me harm and gave me severe emotional pain for this year. Forgiving is really good however, forgiveness doesn't come along easily. I could not say much about this part but all I could say for now is .... You may probably be forgiven but NOT FORGOTTEN. "Sa mga taong kunwari kunwariang nag-aalala saken.. Inyong paka tandaan.. Ang nag babait-baitan ay pupunta sa langit - langitan".

After my visit to the church. I really took the opportunity to finally visit two of the men I really love and cherish the most.

I visited my grandfather and my father at the cemetery. It really amazes me still to find serenity in this area. I really appreciated how solemn the place was during my visit. This was always and is always the place I go to every time I am in pain or when I'm happy or whenever I drew out out-bursting emotions because I had always trust these people to keep my secrets.

At this point, I felt like I had a family picture taken with them (my father and my grandfather). I just miss them so much. Things have literally changed. "Kasabay ng pagbabago ng mga infrastraktura ng Heneral Santos ay ang pagbabago ng mga taong nasa paligid ko. Maging ako man ay nagbago. Subalit ang aking lolo at ama ay batang bata pa rin sa aking alaala at walang nagbago."

When I got home finally after a long day with a lot of travels, I saw messages on my phones and facebook. I saw this photo. My friends in school decided to give me a surprise. I really appreciated how they planned everything with a little conspiracy with my husband but too bad it didn't work because I was not able to go to school that day. Nevertheless, I would like to thank everyone who really prepared this for me. I knew so well that you guys really did this because you truly care for me and somehow appreciated my existence in your life. Thank you ARISTOTLE 2013- 2014 for the present! (Roevi, Fevie, Chariz, Fremie, Rj, Meo, Roger, Joel, Jian, Naomi, Jenny and everyone who was there. I apologize I really do not memorize who were there because I wasn't there.)

This part of my life is the JOY OF GIVING area. The next photos below are photos of books and dictionaries which I have decided to give to selected students of some rural areas in Mindanao, Philippines. This point is not about bragging or lifting my self. This point is about ENCOURAGING others to give or impart what little you have to others who are in need. You may never know who would be happy with what little you can give or HOW MANY COULD BE HAPPY with what you could offer.

Our country, the Philippines is very well - known for corrupt public officials in the government and a lot of corrupt people feeding on the taxes of the many. Probably that's one of the reasons why books intended and budget allocated  for the poor areas of Mindanao did not in fact, reach the needy. This is one way of showing them that, if THEY the RICH could not do anything for their countrymen, why NOT -- WE, US, the LESS FORTUNATE SHOW THEM HOW HELPING OTHERS SHOULD BE DONE!

If you really want to help others, there are so many ways with a very minimal means, you can if YOU ONLY WANTED TO and if YOU HAVE THE WILL.

These are my two friends Teacher Jessa and Teacher Leah who helped me fulfill my dream of helping the kids in the rural areas. Thank you girls!

Lastly, I spent the end of the day with my family who also gave me another surprise party! Thank you everyone!!!

Thanks everyone! God bless you all! I had fun with my 27th.

Independence Starts Early

Random thoughts visited my inner head from day to day including crazy thoughts and fun thoughts purely about myself alone for more than a month now. Although my brain, to be honest, had been disintegrating solely for the purposes of subdividing it for different subjects I have in school, I still could not subject myself to detach from our house, my son, my husband, our home and our family. I only realized later tonight that much have changed on my son’s attitude. There was a mixture of dependence and INDEPENDENCE.

School has taken much of my time away from my family especially my son, who really needs me and my guidance more than anyone else. I must admit that I could not take care of him the way I did before because the course I am studying now is a very jealous profession. It took much of my time, that even 6-hour reading a day would never suffice the expected answers that our Professors wanted from us. With so much awe I had for this course, I unwontedly and yet permissibly let days passed without me making something for my son like painting activities or drawing session and even our play times had been forgotten.

To my surprise, I had somehow helped him grow when I stayed focused with schooling. I unexpectedly taught him independence. Yes, certainly he is just 2 years and 3 months old and yes, he needs my undying support and nurture. However, at some point, I need to detach my emotions as much as he needs to detach his emotions from me. Not all the emotions but the term being “DEPENDENT” is what I must give highlight for this matter. The simple logic is that, I certainly do not want him to grow and reach 4 or 5 years old and see him whining in school because he won’t let go of my hand during his classes. It happened to me when I was the teacher and the kids won’t let go of their moms and they wanted their parents to be inside the classroom. Plus, they wanted their parents to answer their school activities for them. If I will allow that, I am no longer helping my son.

 I have realized that my son could already do the following:

1.       He removes his own underwear, pyjamas and shorts. He wears the pyjamas and shorts without buttons.

He would insist “Don’t help me. I can do this.”

2.       He wakes up in the middle of the night just to let me know he wants to pee.

He would tell “Mommy, wiwi ako”

In English “Mommy, I want to pee.”

3.       He already masters the DO’s and DON’T’s of potting training.

4.       He asks for his tooth brush after meals and even after eating sweets.

5.       He distinguishes the things which he’s allergic to like chicken, egg and chocolate.

One instance he said ‘Bawal ako niyan chocolate and egg kasi kati kati ako tapos pimple ako”.

In English: I’m not allowed to eat chocolate and egg because it gets itchy and I get pimple. (Although that pimple he was referring to was the itchy spots on his face whenever he eats chicken, egg or chocolate — for asthma.)

6.       He distinguishes what are some of the simple bad things and good things.

One example was when his Tita Alexa went out of the house to get something outside and it was raining so hard, he said “Tita Mae! Huwag ka labas! Ulan! Baka ubo ka naman! Galit si mommy sayo.”

In English: Tita mae! Don’t go out! It’s raining, you might get sick. Mommy will scold you.

7.       He knows how to open and close the fridge all by himself.

8.       He masters the time when the chickens should be fed.

9.       He mingles with kids of his age and talks to them.

10.   He fluently talks in Cebuano and Tagalog. Plus he practices his English language.

Sometimes being away from your child helps him become self-supporting. If my little absence means aiding him to grow and develop, by all means, I would love to give him space for him to do so. All the things he learned may not have come from me alone, but that’s life. Adults get wiser by experience and so does a child.

Still, make time for your family. I just remembered this song from series Seventh Heaven “where can you go when the world don’t treat you right. The answer is home. That’s the one place that you’ll find.”

Have a great day everyone! 

Don't grow up too fast kids. Mommy is not ready to let you go.. Not yet..

Padre de Pamilya

A tribute to my father, my grandfathers, my stepdad and my HUSBAND!!!

To my dad --- 14 years without you is so difficult for me, mamang and my siblings. But I have considered those 14 years without your existence to be my training ground on how to be tough at all times. I know God has a plan... always has a plan why he took you..

To my lolo doming --- Thank you for always guiding me in making my decisions within those years my dad was not around.. I am very thankful that I grew up to be a lolo's girl. Lahi ra gyud ang wisdom sa mga lolo. When you were gone, I also know that God has a plan for everything.

To daddy rey -- you may not be here with us all the time, but I have always treasured whatever you have imparted to me during my stay at Cahilsot compound. Thank you daddy Rey for being one of my grandfathers..

To my step dad, Tito Ongkoy, I know that we both know I was the first one who did not accept you in the family. But you have proved me wrong several times. You have proven your worth many times because you’re not like other step fathers who are coming into the family to ruin the family. You are in fact, one person who believes in the Lord and is willing to complete the family. Thank you!

To my husband, Ian Robert, remember when you told me during high school "maybe may reason si God why he took your father". And that moment, I have you. When lolo doming died, you said "may reason si Lord why he took him as well" and for that I have Kurt. Well, on the other hand, they were gone because they were only made for me and my siblings to be guided. But you were made for Kurt and you were made by the Lord for me. "I wonder what God was thinking when HE created you.... When God made you, he must have been thinking about me..." Well, he probably was thinking of me and Kurt and our children to come. You are a very good man and a good daddy to our son.

You are one good provider my love. You make things easy and comfortable for Kurt. However, please be reminded that our son and kids to come should not get whatever they want in life in a blink of an eye. Just like what Marvin Agustin said “If you want your children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulder.”

I know that Kurt is not as close to you as he is to me. But please remember that “blood is always thicker than water”. He will eventually hang on to your shoulders and grab your hand when you get back here because you are his father. (Plus he looks like you now by the way. LOL) I am assuring you that, as long as I’m here, Kurt will always be reminded of who you are and what you are to him. But on the matter of telling him and explaining to him what a father is --- I will leave that up for you to let him feel.

I know that as a couple, we argue just like any other married couple. Of course, we’re not perfect and there’s no such thing as perfect relationship. I also know that, I have hurt you countless times either be it emotional or physical (physical is payback time anyway! :P). But one thing is for sure, no matter how many times we will argue, I will still love you! From the day I married you, I already embraced both your good and bad attitudes. I married you not because you just forced me hahaha but I married you because I love you and I believe that you are the person I want to be with for the rest of my life. Thank you daddy for coming into my life. Thank you for giving me Kurt and thank you for always being my hero – my spiderman! Thank you for being my:::: chocolate, choco, papu, paps, honey, my love, husband, handsome, my husband – my daddy.. our daddy that is.. Thank you for being our “HALIGI ng TAHANAN”...

Happy Father’s Day handsome!!!

Kurt loves you! I love you x 10 raise to infinity.. :P

2 Year Old Milestone

I will be very busy next days to come. So, to all mommies out there, I’ll be leaving with some points to ponder for your child’s development.

I have researched about the developments of a child for 2 year- old kids.

Let me share this with you:

Important Milestones: By The End Of 2 Year (24 Months)

Social

·         Imitates behavior of others, especially adults and older children

·         More aware of herself as separate from others

·         More excited about company of other children

(I am more than happy when I found out the three Social milestones and that my son already showed this kind of improvement.)

Emotional

·         Demonstrates increasing independence

·         Begins to show defiant behavior

·         Separation anxiety increases toward midyear then fades

(Yes, there is more of that defiant behaviour that I have observed with my son lately. Lessen negative reinforcement if possible. However, there should be a positive reinforcement for every incorrect doings. Both independence and separation anxiety fading are going well.)

Cognitive

·         Finds objects even when hidden under two or three covers

·         Begins to sort by shapes and colors

·         Begins make-believe play

(All the things mentioned on Cognitive Development are already being showed by my son.)

Language

·         Points to object or picture when it's named for him

·         Recognizes names of familiar people, objects, and body parts

·         Says several single words (by 15 to 18 months)

·         Uses simple phrases (by 18 to 24 months)

·         Uses 2- to 4-word sentences

·         Follows simple instructions

·         Repeats words overheard in conversation

(My son Kurt, even before reaching the age 2 already mastered the things listed on Language Development. I am more than proud and happy to share that he already knows how to say meaningful sentences of more than 4 words especially in our own language Cebuano and Tagalog. Plus he could also say simple sentences in English like “Please open biscuit mommy.” Or “Let’s go!” or “Close the door”. He is already using simple yet meaningful sentences and improving his vocabulary. A child is never witty unless there is a good training from the people around him. Plus, for those who are eager to make their children more knowledgeable about things, there should be more patience, understanding and love.)

Movement

·         Walks alone

·         Pulls toys behind her while walking

·         Carries large toy or several toys while walking

·         Begins to run

·         Stands on tiptoe

·         Kicks a ball

·         Climbs onto and down from furniture unassisted

·         Walks up and down stairs holding on to support

(He has already completed all of these before reaching two years old. There was 100% guidance not just from me but from all the people who love Kurt. That is the very reason why his movements or physical play are well-improved. However, be very extra careful because accidents happen all the time.)

Hand and Finger Skills

·         Scribbles on his or her own

·         Turns over container to pour out contents

·         Builds tower of four blocks or more

·         Might use one hand more often than the other

(Points 1, 2 and 3 are already mastered. However, my son is still working on the fourth point since he is still using both hands for writing / scribbling.)

For more of children’s milestones please visit this http://www.ecbt.org//parents/milestones_2y.cfm

NOTE: The list above was only taken from the internet and I do not own any of the researches made here.

Always remember mommies that your child’s success, begins on how you teach him and guide him. Have a happy week ahead of you!

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All For You -- The Sign

A very not the usual post. I can't help but share. I had been busy lately with my business and with something I had been preparing with more than 1 decade now. Still, it bothers me somehow.

So, out of boredom and troublesome thoughts, I was kinda thinking "I was already good and at my best when I still could not find the things I could be happy with." And I ran over this. (Please read below)

I was actually being re-directed to something better.

Somehow I managed to relax although I was surprised with what I saw. I kept thinking "Am I even doing the right thing? Why is this so difficult for me?" I scrolled down (looking on my monitor)... And I saw this (Read below)

To my surprise, I laughed and told myself. "Should I even make a move? What if I'll be doing the wrong thing?". And as I scrolled down.. I saw this..

I was about to cry. I thought these are already signs. How could I possibly just mistakenly see this as a mere quotation when what happened tonight was more than the usual. I am getting scared and worried and even STRESSED out with this once in a lifetime opportunity which I had been holding back for more than a decade. And then.. I saw another quotation which followed the previous one I had read..

It completely says "DON'T STRESS about the future, it hasn't arrived."

And the final question in my mind was then again "Can I do it?"

And the last quotation I read was ...

What a night!

(Just sharing a weird night and some weird quotations which would pop out immediately directly answering my questions.)

Self Discipline

My friend Teacher Leah and I

at Nadine's Badminton Court
(Soooo happy to do this with friends.. )

I really apologize for not posting lately. Well, I would like to share what I had been up to for the previous days. I wanted to take trimming down and shaping my body seriously because I really don't want to be sick. I had previously mentioned that there are some hereditary diseases which I could possibly acquire because of my family.

The thing is -- if those diseases will haunt me, then I'll be ready for them. I will be prepared and how is that possible? I just have one thing in mind -- exercise.

In my previous article, I have mentioned some benefits of exercise. Please check this http://joneepslimwitch.blogspot.com/2013/05/stay-fit-look-fit-look-healthy-feel.html for your reference.

Aside from being scared of these diseases, I would like to challenge myself for doing things I don't usually do or things I don't like and things I never imagined me doing. Below is a short list of things I do not fancy before:

1. Exercise

2. Sports

The irony of life.. Those two things are the ingredients I really need to protect myself from harmful diseases and prevent asthma from coming back. Since, I already conquered my fears namely darkness, heights and water in my recent vacation in Cebu, I think it's about time to do things I don't think of doing.

Zumba time is happy time

January - I was 50 kilos due to the pills I had to take

April - I lost weight and got 46 kilos because of continued Arabic Belly Dancing (i love dancing) and I stopped because my son was admitted in the hospital, my son's birthday preparation, my son's birthday, our trip to Cebu and our trip to Bohol.

May - I am happy to share that I weigh 45 kilos. One more kilo to lose and I'll be good. 44 is my target weight for my height and age.

For exercise, I had been doing a combination of zumba and taebo dances. And just recently, I am doing sports badminton.

Zumba time again..

I'm planning to enroll myself to some sports which requires mental and more physical discipline like taekwondo perhaps. Although, I really don't like that. But there will always be other martial arts that would suit me. I even plan to know a bit of every martial arts. I always wanted to become fierce and deadly. Just kidding. This is the time.

Oh well, I will leave you with some points to consider which I got from challengeoverview at instagram: POV on EXERCISE and SPORTS;::

1. Don't WISH for it. WORK for it.

2. FAT lasts longer than FLAVOR.

3. Set a GOAL and MAKE IT HAPPEN.

4. Eliminate 1 soda a day, and you can drop 13 pounds in a year.

5. Yesterday, you said TOMORROW.

6. I'm NOT telling you it is going to be EASY. I am telling you IT IS GOING TO BE WORTH IT.

7. Being FAT is HARD. Losing weight is HARD. So, PICK YOUR HARD.

Besides, since I'm already a mom, I intend to look sexy and look young. I don't want to look older than my mom.

Plus I would like to continue this self discipline so I could be healthy. I want to be healthy because I still want to take care of my boys Ian Robert and Kurt Dean.

Have fun readers! Be healthy!

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A Child's Perception

We, adults may often think that children know nothing. Think twice. Children especially on their first few years are very inquisitive. Their minds think critically and their eyes are powerful observers. They give questions which may seem shallow for adults but admit it; even the wisest men cannot answer some of their queries.

Their young minds are like that of a sponge. They absorb all the details they see around them. They even have different perceptions with things.

On my journey as an educator, not as profound as others but I have a wide experience with teaching people; variety of people that is. I have taught children from preschool during my stay in public school in our area. During my OJT because College Graduation, I have taught subjects English, Math, Filipino, Values Education, Science and History to children of ages 8-12 years old and there were at least 40 kids in a classroom. I have taught intensive English training with my previous job as an English Trainer for jobless, College Graduates (who still wanted to pursue further English studies), out-of-school-youth and even professionals who were not well versed in English.

Seeing a student who could interpret an abstract picture or painting is very normal because that kind of thinking is expected from them. But seeing a child less than 4 years old interpreting visible and obvious things in a different way is a total shock.

This letter E on my laptop keyboard is never just an E for a child.

My son said it's a COMB.

This is what my son saw before he said that letter E is like a comb.

My big tooth comb.

Only during the time when I had my son, did I realize that the minds of a month old – 4 years old are really amazing. They have different impressions about just anything they could see or hear. They ask several things mostly how and why. They have the exact hunger for knowledge and thirst for answers.

These are plastic spoons. But my son, Kurt said it's SCISSORS.

Kurt and I playing with the electric fan. He said its like a microphone.

Probably because of the sound when you try to sing or talk in front of a turned on fan.

Just imagine how these little geniuses would accentuate one thing from the other considering the fact that they know less than adults. An example of this is when a child being a showed a picture of a squid and says it’s an octopus and when you try to ask why, the answer would be “because of the tentacles”. They do not know at first that these creatures belong to the same habitat but because of their keen observation regarding the tentacles, they give impressive remark that one animal is like the other; however we all know it isn’t. But the mere fact that a child compares one sea creature with the other is already a progress on their HOTS or higher order thinking skills.

The cardboard of a tissue roll is also a microphone for my son.

It is the same with 12 months old to 2 year old kids incorrectly giving the sound of “aw aw” for a cat or “meow meow” for a dog. This kind of response is not wrong at all. As young as they are, they still explore and haven’t noticed the difference between the two mammals however, consider the existence of how they scrutinize these two animals. Try asking further questions and verify why they have to a conclusion that the sound of that particular animal is so different with the other. Some kids would say “well, I thought it’s a dog because it has four legs and fur. And like dogs, cats stay at home.” That is another proof of intelligence on their reasoning skills.

The simple bucket could be a hat and a big basket for little kids.

There is always an endless possibility for the youngsters. They just have to be guided carefully. Parents or guardians should show good example all the time for kids are watching and they imitate. They are very excellent imitators in every aspect adults do like how elders act, say something or response to situations. They even act out the way moms and dads dress up. Kids are always “mommy and daddy wanna-be”.

Role of Parents / Guardians in a child’s brain development:

1.       Never underestimate little children.

2.       Knowledge is unending so encourage your young ones to be the best they could be.

3.       Induce positive thoughts and be a good influence.

4.       Encourage positive and good attitude, discourage bad ones.

5.       Be there when your child needs you. No matter busy you are, give time.

6.       Answer their questions honestly and if there are certain answers which are negative turn it into positive. For example: My son Kurt is not allowed to eat chicken meat because of his asthma and allergy. So when he asks why, I would tell him that it’s not good for him however, he could try other meat like pork, beef and fish. So he wouldn’t think about chicken and egg.

Besides, it’s the parents’ choice whether they want they child to become a genius or a dullard.

Happy Mother's Day (2013)

I will only leave two quotes today on my blog. But these quotes are not mine. I just saw it on facebook.

"Life begins with a mother."

and 

"A father's work is from sun to sun. But a mother's job is NEVER done."

"My mamang"

This is my mother. I call her mamang. She is one tough woman and a very strong one also. She's determined  . She's both strict and funny. I really don't have any idea how she does that at once. She was very strict with me and funny with my siblings. HAHAHAHA Maybe because among the three of us, I'm the eldest and I have lots of restrictions because I am the most hard headed child.

She's a single mother for 15 years now, that was since my father died because of cancer. That's one simple logic why she remained tough. She was the sweetest mom when I was younger. She became a dragon when my dad died. Kidding! She probably just didn't want people to make a fool out of her, that's why.

My mom defied all the limitations and pushed herself to do things she thought she could never do. Despite those, I am very proud of her because she did men's work or jobs just to prove that she didn't need any man to send us to school, pay the bills (electricity, phone, water, cable network) and to feed us. She had done men's work that I know other mommies could not do without their husbands like changing light bulbs, fix water pipes in the rest room and lavatory or measure them or fix anything that requires men.

Mamang taught me a lot of things since the day I was born. She's one incredible woman. We kinda look the same in some ways but I look like more of my dad. We are different in every aspect. What she likes, I don't like. What I like, she doesn't like. One best example is that she cooks really good and I am adequate. She bakes really awesome goodies, makes good home made burger and halo halo with all halo halo ingredients hand made like minatamis na langka, ube jam and all... Oh well, I on the other hand love eating. She sews clothings and I am fine. I could fix my son's clothes but not make new ones. Oh but we both love cross stitching. I do cross stitch, she does asterisk stitches. Imagine! She and my sister both love shocking heels with shocking colors and I go with plain but elite choices of heels. Bwahaha if she's gonna read this, she's gonna hit me. But we still get a long with each other especially when my husband turned me into a momma.

When the day came that I started to become a mom, I understand how she was with me because only when you become a mother would you understand how your momma feels and this line too "You'll understand when you become a mom.". 

Happy Mother's Day mamang! 

 Me! effect of zumba and braces.. I got skinny.. LOL

and that's my son's hand reaching for the cake..

 My husband's e'card for me. Thank you love!

This photo is not mine. This was taken from the internet.

Have fun moms!!!

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