Aubrey's development

Yesterday, May 15, 2010, Aubrey had her first taste of rice cereal. She took it very well! Much better than her brother :)
She finished a whole teaspoon without a fuss.

We did it again tonight, it was a bit fussy. But I think she was just too sleepy. She did eat everything though, which was mostly drowned in breastmilk.

As of 3 (??) weeks ago, she had her first real roll over. Earlier this week also, she had been rolling over regularly. Can't leave this gal alone anymore!!

A little joy

A little joy in my life is having to sit down and eat a Nation's cheeseburger. I don't get to eat out much anymore. But last night was a rare night of joyous dining.

Parents with sick children should not allow their children to play with others. It is very whacked to let your child share his germs when you knowingly allow it. The least you can do is warn other parents so that we could decide if we want our children near yours. Thank you.

a simple sign of maturity

I often think back to my carefree days when I had no responsibilities. Fun times, indeed.
But I'm slowly accepting the facts of life that come with aging. And along the way, I begin to understand why I appreciate the little things that I never looked at before.

Number one being: good health. I am scared to wits about having to leave my kids unexpectedly. I am also scared to wits about ever losing them. Nightmares that most normal parents don't ever want to go through. Having kids sure got me on a better track. I credit them for saving me from self destruction, as I now have something I believe I have to live and work hard for. These days, I'm just grateful for another day, another day to see my family, another day to see my family in bliss.

So come birthday time, there is nothing more I want than good health for my loved ones. It means so much more to say it now than when I didn't have the capability to care as a younger person. But I don't need to wait for my birthday to wish for this. I wish for it everyday. Thank you, God.

a simple sign of maturity

I often think back to my carefree days when I had no responsibilities. Fun times, indeed.
But I'm slowly accepting the facts of life that come with aging. And along the way, I begin to understand why I appreciate the little things that I never looked at before.

Number one being: good health. I am scared to wits about having to leave my kids unexpectedly. I am also scared to wits about ever losing them. Nightmares that most normal parents don't ever want to go through. Having kids sure got me on a better track. I credit them for saving me from self destruction, as I now have something I believe I have to live and work hard for. These days, I'm just grateful for another day, another day to see my family, another day to see my family in bliss.

So come birthday time, there is nothing more I want than good health for my loved ones. It means so much more to say it now than when I didn't have the capability to care as a younger person. But I don't need to wait for my birthday to wish for this. I wish for it everyday. Thank you, God.

Parenting styles

I am one of those parents that don't believe in buying too many toys for my kids. As it is, we have too many toys. Most were given as presents. Others were bought by us because we're not completely boring parents either. We are actually very picky about what toys we buy. I just don't get why some parents buy their kids EVERYTHING. Some even claim they don't buy too many things, but that's just them underestimating their weakness.

I certainly don't mean to write this off as someone whose parenting style has never been criticized. As a parent, that is part of the package that one must face throughout their parenthood.