Posts under ‘Family’

We’re in the tedious process of looking for a yaya for Elise now. The husband found work and we need someone to entrust the little girl to while we’re away. Lately, she’s been staying at my in-law’s while Paulo goes out everyday to tend to his paperworks. And whenever I call her [...]

Today’s theme: What do you consider BEAUTIFUL? Oh, that’s a no-brainer for a mom like me.

Elise and I were in a line for an interview. The toddler that she is, she gets fidgety when its needed for her to stay in one place. She got really squirmy and restless in her sling. If I let her down, she’ll just run around and we’ll lose our place in the queue.
I tried [...]

Too bad I forgot to take pictures since a photo essay would have been more interesting than a written version of what happened.  Anyway, like the title suggested, we made the most of our typhoon-stricken day.
So what do you do when you don’t have electricty, dial-tone, internet or cellphone load?  A couple of years back, [...]

To the two fathers I love with my whole life….

Happy, happy father’s day!  I love you both.

Dorothy Gale from the Wizard of Oz….always wishing I was home. I’m missing my family now. I’m kinda used to being with them during this past long weekend. Today’s the first day I’m apart and its no picnic at all. Blah.

When you see your 2-year-old happy, giddy and grinning like this, don’t you just want to give everything to her?
Thanks to our family who made this special event for the little girl happen.

*Warning! Uber senti letter from a mom to a daughter. Read at your own risk.*
Dear Elise,
You just turned 2 today! It is just a blessing that you’ve grown to be a beautiful, healthy, smart and happy baby. A precious gift that the Lord gave us.
I remember how it was when I carried [...]