Dearest I, J, K, and PeL, This was supposed to be my first letter to P (a letter I started when you were 37 weeks in my tummy, then continued when you were 39 weeks, and here we are – you’re out, healthy, beautiful, and so very pink! And it’s not done yet – and […]
Giving Thanks
Dearest I, J, and K, It has been so long since I’ve written to any of you. It has been a while since I’ve given myself time to sit, reflect, and actually thank God for giving me the gift of beautiful (and slightly crazy) babies. Last night at church, Deacon Greg talked about the importance […]
Giving Birth: Royal Columbian Hospital (Part 3 of 4)
These posts will try to outline the differences and similarities of my experiences giving birth – as well as what to prepare and expect. Hopefully, by documenting whatever I remember – I can be better prepared for number 4 (hah! just kidding. That’s it. We’re done.) or help someone else with their birthing experience and the […]
I Still Want To Be Like Mom
I stumbled upon an old blog post (Read it here! Written in 2004) about how I wanted to be a mom, and more specifically, like my mom. I wrote it almost 14 years ago. The way I wrote it is embarrassing (I’d like to think my writing has improved with time), but everything I shared […]
A Sense of Belonging
Last Sunday, our youngest received the sacrament of Baptism. Like the boys, she was welcomed into the Catholic Church early. She is three weeks old. Ig was almost two months. And J was a month old. Like the boys, she wore my Baptismal bib, a thin piece of cloth, with the Cross in light blue, […]
Of Politics, Family, and FMD (This is for you, Franklin Drilon)
Because a lot of who I am, and what I do, is because of Franklin Drilon. For the past six years or so I have tried to lessen my political postings. Once upon a time (about ten years ago) my blog was filled with my little opinion pieces on our government, development, and other social issues. […]
Top Ten Tips for Rally Goers with Political Kids
Trying to raise political kids? Trying to raise socially aware, and politically active kids is a challenge. But we try. This week marked the beginning of the campaign season in the Philippines. In a few months, we’ll be electing a new president, vice president, and other national and local government officials. This evening, I took […]
Raya Entrep Fair 2015 : Bag ng PagbaBAGo
On Saturday, the Raya School Naga will be having an Entrep Fair to raise funds for their Bayanihan Project. The kids worked hard on their services and products so that their earnings can be shared with kids from a day care center in Pacol. (Last year, they shared their blessings with the Sibol kids from […]
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Pancake Manor Fans
Okay. We are guilty of allowing our children to use iPads. Yes, we have been fairly warned of the great dangers these gadgets can cause the development of our kids. And yes, we have failed to listen. (It’s Pancake Manor’s fault) Perhaps it’s because we truly feel that we have found certain videos that we […]