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When David Asks

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When I was pregnant with Noah, I imagined that David's first meeting with his baby brother would be at our room at the hospital. I would be tired but happy from having just given birth and Noah would be in his bassinet sleeping. David would come with my mom and dad, and he would finally get to meet Noah and at that moment, David is officially Kuya. Warm lights, fuzzy music, crying mother and father. All would be well in the world. Well, things didn't go exactly as I  had imagined. Noah was … [Continue reading]

Monday Musings

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quotes about worrying

Are you in a state of panic and worry? I am. I have been since Friday because of a major mishap I did at work. I am worried, so so worried and so I turn to these words (in addition to Dan) for comfort and solace. May these help you weather your worries too.       All images are from Pinterest. Let's all try to have a good week shall we? FIGHT! … [Continue reading]

“Dan Date Tayo!” – Unlimited Dimsum at New World Makati’s Jasmine

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Unlimited Dimsum at New Wo

As much as Dan and I would love to have date nights and be away from the kids, it's sometimes just not possible. Most of the time, we're so tired from work that we'd rather just go home and be with the kids and sleep early. I know ang lolo and lola lang talaga but we'd rather spend the little energy that we have left from a long day at work cuddling with our boys. But of course, we still long for a few hours away from the kids just by ourselves over good food and possibly even alcohol. We've … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts

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be someone's umbrella today

I think we all become someone else's umbrella at some point. We've all cheered on a good friend or a family member who was going  through rough times or we've been very eager sounding boards to people who needed to vent.  Sometimes, we're the ones who needed to be sheltered and we are thankful for the protection. I have come to need this umbrella a lot of times recently. Dan, family members,  fellow parents in DSAPI, and friends old and new have all opened up, taken me in and allowed me to stay … [Continue reading]

Giveaway! Win an Avent BPA-Free Natural Drinking Cup for Toddlers

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avent natural cup for toddlers

Being part of Avent's Trusted Moms (Thank YOU Avent!) means that I get to try out Avent's awesome new products. I have shouted out my love for Avent's new double electric breast pump from it's Natural Line, which a friend has dubbed it the super sucker and rightly so! One other product that we were given to try out is Avent's BPA-Free Natural Drinking Cup! It's for toddlers aged 12+ months above and so little Noah has yet to try this one. Misha over at Momma 'N Manila however loves the … [Continue reading]