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Author: neva
Description: A post about being a working mom and trying to balance time with my kid.
Keywords: DW, manilababyshop, Parenting
Date: 2012-05-14T23:00:02+00:00

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# DW and Me at Work

May 15, 2012 By neva 14 Comments

As you know, the hubby and I own Manilababy Shop and we were at ExpoMom two weekends ago. The usual arrangement when we join bazaars is that we sleep over at BDW’s parent’s house the night before without DW so that we could wake up, go to Makati (or Alabang, wherever the bazaar is) to set up. My parents would then bring DW to our booth so that we could spend time with the bugoy. When DW comes along, I take that opportunity for him to learn about the shop and what we do. DW I think kinda understands the set-up. When we closed shop and went home on the first day of Expo, DW asked, “Oh, did you close the store already?” So at least he knows we have a store and the big bags at our house are “our stuff” and that we sell them. Whenever I have to fill out shipping forms and have to get stocks, DW would always ask what I’m doing and I’ll tell him that I’m shipping bags to customers who actually liked our bags and have paid good money to order from us 🙂 I love that DW sees this side of me and BDW. I love that he sees me doing this work but I’m happy 😛 He’s been with me to the office (my dayjob) and trust me it’s really not fun waiting for me to finish a report. You will be bored to tears.

Or in DW’s case, he slept for 3 hours while waiting for me. Lulled by the clacking of my fingers on my keyboard.

DW pushed the two chairs together himself and climbed over. He made a makeshift bed. I had a couple of pillows at my own chair and placed a large batik blanket over him. He slept without care. Our office is THAT quiet.

And here he is at the Expo. Dancing!

Silly DW. Thanks for always brightening up our days and for always waiting up for us. We do this all for you 😀 Love you!!

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### Comments

1. Martine says

   May 17, 2012 at 6:36 pm

   SO cute! I love that you brought him with you, and that he is such a ham for the cam, hahaha! 🙂

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2. cai says

   May 15, 2012 at 6:01 pm

   Ang cute ni DW!

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   - neva | manilamommy says

     May 17, 2012 at 11:28 am

     hehehe thanks cai 😀

3. Mom-Friday says

   May 15, 2012 at 2:38 pm

   And cute naman ni DW!!! It’s good that the kids see their parents work, to have a better appreciation of what “work” really means. On the other hand, minsan nag-tatampo and selos na kasi they rather have me play with them than sit in front of the computers to “work”! :p

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   - neva | manilamommy says

     May 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

     hi michelle – yes it’s really about finding the right balance whether you’re a WOHM, WAHM or SAHM. it’s haaard!

4. Aimee says

   May 15, 2012 at 12:31 pm

   DW is so cute! Love the video! Galing niya sumayaw ha!

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   - neva | manilamommy says

     May 17, 2012 at 11:29 am

     hehe thanks aimee 😀 *sparkles*

5. Jenny says

   May 15, 2012 at 11:30 am

   you said it nevs!! that’s why I bring my kids with me all the time too! pati sa bazaar! kaya si N nakikibenta na din.

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   - neva | manilamommy says

     May 17, 2012 at 11:31 am

     hi jenny – yeah kami rin, but when i bring him to my day job i make sure that he doesn’t see me sad or frustrated at my workstation hahaha he needs to see lang that work is normal and that most parents have day jobs 😀

6. Anna says

   May 15, 2012 at 9:56 am

   Ooooh, working mom pangs when I read this. But oh so sweet, how the kiddo adjusts for us too! DW, a great big smackeroo for you, for being so understanding!!!

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   - neva | manilamommy says

     May 17, 2012 at 11:31 am

     apir mareng anna!! hugs to laz too 😀

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