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.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, May 3, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, April 26, 2010
I just read this blog,
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/04/13-4
And it pretty much sums up the way I feel about paying taxes. Actually, I'm alright with the concept of taxes, since it's the only way the government would be able to fund anything that's in the interest of the American public. But most of us suspect that our money is misspent. I think this article says what I feel about it.
I am interested in knowing more about protesting the way our taxes are spent. This is robbery. They take out $$$ from my paychecks to fund things that I feel like aren't beneficial to this country. No, no, don't get me wrong. I am totally supportive of the idea of having a military. To defend us. But what is the military doing anyway? They're secretive on our tax money. Why don't we hear more about how our National Guards are doing? Why are we always hearing about the war on the other side of the world? Why are we funding a war that hasn't explained exactly why it's defending us?
If my taxes were more about funding schools, healthcare, science and technology programs, and you know, things that can actually build a better future within the borders of this country, I'm all for it. I'm not going to get into a political rant and write about anything more, it's almost midnight and I'm just browsing the net while my hair is drying.
And don't get me wrong again, I am all for the citizen who decides to join the military on the basis they are proud to defend this country from attackers and missiles pointed at us. I want to support those who defend me. I was once interested in doing that for a living, but things got jumbled and I am no longer in the mindset to jump in. Well - I can't help but think that there wouldn't be missiles if America wasn't hated for a reason. I find it hard to believe that any country would hate us just because we're America. America did something wrong to them, but no one tells us these things. Our tax money, at work, indeed.
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2010/04/13-4
And it pretty much sums up the way I feel about paying taxes. Actually, I'm alright with the concept of taxes, since it's the only way the government would be able to fund anything that's in the interest of the American public. But most of us suspect that our money is misspent. I think this article says what I feel about it.
I am interested in knowing more about protesting the way our taxes are spent. This is robbery. They take out $$$ from my paychecks to fund things that I feel like aren't beneficial to this country. No, no, don't get me wrong. I am totally supportive of the idea of having a military. To defend us. But what is the military doing anyway? They're secretive on our tax money. Why don't we hear more about how our National Guards are doing? Why are we always hearing about the war on the other side of the world? Why are we funding a war that hasn't explained exactly why it's defending us?
If my taxes were more about funding schools, healthcare, science and technology programs, and you know, things that can actually build a better future within the borders of this country, I'm all for it. I'm not going to get into a political rant and write about anything more, it's almost midnight and I'm just browsing the net while my hair is drying.
And don't get me wrong again, I am all for the citizen who decides to join the military on the basis they are proud to defend this country from attackers and missiles pointed at us. I want to support those who defend me. I was once interested in doing that for a living, but things got jumbled and I am no longer in the mindset to jump in. Well - I can't help but think that there wouldn't be missiles if America wasn't hated for a reason. I find it hard to believe that any country would hate us just because we're America. America did something wrong to them, but no one tells us these things. Our tax money, at work, indeed.
Mommy blogs
I like to read a lot of parenting blogs, and there are so many that I laugh at, only because I know exactly what its talking about.
One of my favorite blogs was about how some parents like to compare their kids to other kids. And whenever I think about that particular blog, I often wonder how exaggerated some parents are when they do talk about their kids. No offense to some of y'all, but I have a hard time believing some of the things I hear. :) That's just my opinion.
One of my favorite blogs was about how some parents like to compare their kids to other kids. And whenever I think about that particular blog, I often wonder how exaggerated some parents are when they do talk about their kids. No offense to some of y'all, but I have a hard time believing some of the things I hear. :) That's just my opinion.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
my dear sweet girl
I'm at work and received news from hubby who is off today that our little girl rolled over! She is only 4 and a half months young. We have gone through baby milestones before with gerard but this feels likie brand new again! Because it is....
Amazing that while we know what milestones to expect, we are still so gaga over aubrey's own milestones. I love seeing my little ones achieve their own. As a mother, it means everything. To non-parents, go ahead and roll your eyes :) its one of those where you'll never know the feeling until you're in our world. =P
Amazing that while we know what milestones to expect, we are still so gaga over aubrey's own milestones. I love seeing my little ones achieve their own. As a mother, it means everything. To non-parents, go ahead and roll your eyes :) its one of those where you'll never know the feeling until you're in our world. =P
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Super Bebey Party
This past Sunday was a big day for my kids.
Gerard turned 2, and Aubrey got baptised.
The baptism took place at our community church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. There was a big group of baptisms, and Aubrey was one of the quieter ones ;-) But she did get impatient towards the end.
The party was at a nearby sushi buffet, and was joined by Gerard's 2nd birthday. What a great day! It rained, but quite a few family friends made the dinner. The highlight of the day was Gerard's candle blowing. He was not able to blow out the candles (good try, though!), but he got so excited during the birthday song. He raised his arms, clapped, and had his big smile on that he only wears when he's that happy.
Because we have never really publicly shared this info, we thought it might be a nice gesture to finally share who our kids' Godparents are. Gerard was baptised in August 2008.
Gerard's: Ramylle Gache, Bernadette Cordova, Rizaldy Gache, Bettina Gache, Ronald Gache, Louella Landicho, Pablo Tolentino Jr, Angelie Agbulos-Khu, Vernon Arriola, Mayla Sison
Aubrey's: Lorenzo Cordova II, Carmelita Oguro, Allen Cielo, Lizzie Cuevas, Ramylle Gache, Hazel Valera, Earl Keith Menchavez, Winnie Bruce, Joseph Teopaco, Lea Factor
Gerard turned 2, and Aubrey got baptised.
The baptism took place at our community church, Our Lady of Perpetual Help. There was a big group of baptisms, and Aubrey was one of the quieter ones ;-) But she did get impatient towards the end.
The party was at a nearby sushi buffet, and was joined by Gerard's 2nd birthday. What a great day! It rained, but quite a few family friends made the dinner. The highlight of the day was Gerard's candle blowing. He was not able to blow out the candles (good try, though!), but he got so excited during the birthday song. He raised his arms, clapped, and had his big smile on that he only wears when he's that happy.
Because we have never really publicly shared this info, we thought it might be a nice gesture to finally share who our kids' Godparents are. Gerard was baptised in August 2008.
Gerard's: Ramylle Gache, Bernadette Cordova, Rizaldy Gache, Bettina Gache, Ronald Gache, Louella Landicho, Pablo Tolentino Jr, Angelie Agbulos-Khu, Vernon Arriola, Mayla Sison
Aubrey's: Lorenzo Cordova II, Carmelita Oguro, Allen Cielo, Lizzie Cuevas, Ramylle Gache, Hazel Valera, Earl Keith Menchavez, Winnie Bruce, Joseph Teopaco, Lea Factor