Blog Posts on parenthood

First birthdays and melodramatic moms (And some ballerina-themed DIYs) by Filipina Explorer on Apr 4, 2013This day in 2012, I was half-sedated, half-awake as my OB-GYN tells me, "Umiyak naman ang anak mo. Mahina lang, isang beses. Pero buhay." I remember praying like I never have. I remember how her tiny body felt both familiar and strange in my arms - a...

Out and about by Mommy wise Baby wise on Apr 2, 2013When the clock hits 5 in the afternoon Ifemi get’s so restless, and wanting to go to sleep. But being out in the cold do magic. All alert and happy. Plus this morning he woke up at 6 and when Daddy picked him up from his crib he crawled up to m...

Out and about by Mommy wise Baby wise on Apr 2, 2013When the clock hits 5 in the afternoon Ifemi get’s so restless, and wanting to go to sleep. But being out in the cold do magic. All alert and happy. Plus this morning he woke up at 6 and when Daddy picked him up from his crib he crawled up to m...

Missing Aki by Familia Kiki on Apr 1, 2013I got to hoard 4 pillows last night. I did not wake up because of an accidental headbutt or kick. I did not have to check if someone is about to roll off the bed. I got to cuddle my husband without anyone getting jealous. Instead of reading children&...

Motherhood... by Home-Based Mama's Virtual Home on Mar 28, 2013Woke up quite early today and stumbled upon on a Facebook page, My Child Mean Everything To Me. Brought me to tears scrolling through the pictures they have posted. Indeed, nothing compares to motherhood... from the moment you felt that little bump i...

Is My Hair Still Straight? by My Mom-Friday on Mar 19, 2013After 6 years, she finally agreed to get a trim at the salon... and she's loving her straight locks! Too much, I believe, 'coz she kept on asking me non-stop, if her hair is still straight ever since we left the salon this morning!  This is what...

Fun Friday: Arts and Sports for Summer by My Mom-Friday on Mar 15, 2013Third Friday of the month:  Recreation / Art / Sports It's officially summer break - well, at least for my boy.  My girl still has a culminating program and moving-up day on Tuesday.  But all of us are already psyched for vacation t...

Sassy girly accessories + 3rd Bloggersary Giveaway! by Filipina Explorer on Mar 6, 2013One of the most exciting things about having a little girl is the wild assortment of cutesy hair accessories a mom could embellish her daughter's crown with. Ask any mom out there what their top five guilty pleasures are and you'll probably get "over...

Electrolux HUSH Happier at Home by Filipina Explorer on Mar 3, 2013Ah, weekends. That time of the week for all-hell-breaks-loose partying, nice sit-down dinners and full-on relaxation. Those are probably on your must-do list if you're a singleton, but for moms with hyperactive infants and tots like me, weekends begi...

Baby Steps: Journey to Mommyhood by My Mom-Friday on Feb 26, 2013In less than two weeks, I'd be forty.  I'm still in denial, okay?  Despite the age, I still get asked if I want another baby.  NO. =) Looking back at the past decade, some of the most significant moments in my life happened - gettin...