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Monday, March 8, 2010
On Preschooling
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Too Many..Too Little.
Too many celebrations and happenings..too many photos to share..but too little time to upload and organize them in my Flickr gallery. If not for my micro sd running out of space, I wouldn't be forced last night to transfer the photos that were taken 3 weeks ago.
Geez..I guess it's not only the "lack of time" that is to be blamed. Sheer laziness, too?
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
My Prayer as Asher Turns 2 Today..
Every mom in the world wish nothing but the best for their children.
Today, as my son turns 2, my prayer is exactly outlined in Rachel Aldous' song: A Mother's Prayer.
Happy 2nd Birthday Asher!
A Mother's Prayer (HANNAH'S SONG)
Verse:
My sweet baby on loan from above
no better treasure could I more love
I stand here beside your bed as I pray
I lay my hand on your head and I say:
Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast
Verse:
I stare in wonder at your tiny frame
Just to think that God knows you by name
He knows every hair on your beautiful head
He knows all your thoughts before they are said
Chorus:
May you grow up to serve Him
all of your days
May He lead you and guide you
in all of your ways
May His hand bless your future with
friendships that last
May you cherish your youth
and not grow up too fast
Prayer:
May God grant you peace
in the midst of a storm
May God give you strength even
when youre forlorn
May you answer the door when
Jesus comes knocking
May wisdom guide you when
your mouth is talkin
May discretion protect you
and keep you pure
May you never stumble
or fall for a lure
May your heart remain humble
to the very end
May uprightness and truth
be what you defend
May the world not ensnare
or change who you are
May the light that's within you
shine like the stars
May angels surround you
body, spirit, mind
May favor and peace be yours to find
May rejection and pain
never reach you
May your spirit grow bold
for what youre called to
As you rest in Gods care I will rest too
Knowing that Jesus is watching over you
Amen
Hannah speaks: I love you, Mommy
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Asher at 2 Years Old.

2. Answers "Pow" (Paul) when asked of his Daddy's name; "Ninin" for his Mommy's name; "Jun" and "Affy" (Raffy) for his Lolos' names and "Ish" (Liz) for Lola's name.
3. Favorites are "Babab" (Spongebob), Barney and Animal Planet. He wouldn't want any other than his "Babab" and Barney evening shirts.
4. Separation anxiety is still as intense ever and wants nobody but Mommy for most of the time.
5. Doesn't display any readiness signs of weaning from breastfeeding still.
6. Knows the idea of sharing as he gives a portion of his food to his Lolo and Lola or to anyone around first before he eats.
7. Bit by bit learning how to answer by himself "opo" to the elders' questions.
8. Is more assertive and throw tantrums more frequently now.
9. Looks forward to attending the Sunday Mass so he can make "mano" to the priest after and drop money bills and coins into the collection basket during the Offertory.
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Labels: Lil Asher, Milestones
Sunday, February 28, 2010
On Our Tin (10th) Anniversary
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Labels: Wedding
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Baby Oil Before Bath Time
It's only now that I learned through an online friend who attended the ParentinTV talk series that doing such is unnecessary. According to the doctor who discussed about baby bathing, applying baby oil before bath time doesn't have a scientific basis and explanation on how it will "warm" the baby's skin and protect him from getting cold. While there may be no baby and parenting sites explicitly detailing that such is a must-practice and the Nursery Nurse from the hospital didn't teach me that when the little one got discharged, I'll still continue the oil application. According to one reference, the oil closes the skin pores and helps in the body's insulation. It will also smooth and moisturize dry skin. So far, my son's skin is soft and smooth, not needing any natural acne cleanser yet or whatsoever.
How about you, do you apply baby oil to your offsprings before bathing?
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Baby Shower Gift Ideas for the Mom
Selecting gifts isn't as daunting as it may seem even if you aren't a parent and clueless about baby stuffs. Just go to a mall's baby section and a variety of baby basic stuffs abound.
Giving birth is one tough job for a mom. That's why Moms (and also Dads), too, deserve to be gifted and pampered with things that will relax, relieve their stress and make their adjustment as new parents a lot easier:
Some ideas include:
• a pregnancy massage kit
* a kymaro body shaper
* a spa and massage package
* a breastfeeding pillow
* a gift certificate to Mom's favorite restaurant
* movie tickets
* a manicure and appointment at a salon
* a gift certificate to a drugstore (to buy postnatal vitamins)
* a personal baby sitting and house cleaning gift certificate - I'm sure moms will truly appreciate that
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Labels: Preggy Journal
Monday, February 15, 2010
"Bip" Tummy
Another word he recently learned is "yayts" for "lights". I wonder what he'll mumble when I ask him to say "differin". Perhaps, he'd say "peyen". Does not sound quite the same but at least, he's getting there.
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Labels: Lil Asher
Voracious Eater Now.
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Labels: Lil Asher
RIP, Tita Bess.
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Labels: Family
Best Cousins and Best "Enemies"
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