Parenting Archive

My thoughts on parenthood, and what it's like to be a mom in the Philippines.

My Future

Whenever I see senior citizens still working their A off, it breaks my heart. I think of my mom and promised myself I will never allow that to happen to her. Then I think of me and my hubby. Will me kids let us on the road? begging for food or working so that we can eat?

Maybe not but still one can never be too sure. And I don’t have any plans on asking my kids to help me. I never like the idea that the old generation instilled in us. You know what they say about having a lot of kids, of being assured that when you grow older, your kids will take care of you. Whenever someone told me about it, I always answer back that I did not give birth for a caregiver. I want to have kids because I now I am capable of nurturing another life not because I expect my kids to nurture me when I am old.

My mom shares the same sentiment (but sometimes it hurts to hear it from her), she always said that she does not expect us to take care of her when she’s old. Although at times, she would tease my OCness and ask what if she’s old and can no longer clean up her mess. To which, I will jokingly tell her, I’ll just kick you on the butt. (don’t be offended as me and my mom talks like that, we believe that comedy can make us young haha).

Ah yes, my future.. hmm.. we’ll see later. I bet on the Lotto today. hihi.. and yes if I ever I win, I will treat the Marce Club haha

How To Stop Nail Biting

The older boys had developed a hobby, nail biting hobby! It’s not out of stress or nervousness, just plain hobby. They would bite nails while watching the TV, would bite nails while running around. Every time they have a free finger, they would bite on it. I am really concerned because I can’t stand their fingers, it is as if the nails are slowly fading. I can’t take it! I tried controlling them. I even threatened them that I will cut off their fingers since they love snacking on it, might as well serve it to them. It was a joke of course and it did not worked.

I researched on the net on ways to stop nail biting. I was not successful on finding ways to stop it but I found an article that somewhat erased my worries. Article from Babycenter shed some light into me.

What to do about nail biting:

Address her anxieties
Don’t nag or punish
Help her when she wants to stop
Talk about breaking habits
Help her become aware of the habit

When to worry about nail biting
In rare cases, severe nail biting can signal excessive anxiety. Consult your child’s doctor if she’s biting her nails so intently that her fingertips are sore or bloody, if her nail biting is accompanied by other worrisome behaviors, such as picking at her skin or pulling her eyelashes or hair out, or if her sleep patterns have altered considerably. In these cases, professional counseling may help

Now I know what to do to my two boys. Thanks a lot babycenter!

Mommy Moments: New Born Days

Can you guess who is this baby? Is it Kayil? Mico? Chico or Sati? The topic this week for Mommy Moments is NEW BORN DAYS. I can’t remember when was the photo below taken but for sure the baby in there is not a newborn. Maybe 4 or 5 months.

such a natural pouter

I told you before that my kids are somewhat big during their newborn days. I gave birth to Kayil and he was 7.5 lbs. Mico, Chico and Sati are all the same, 7 lbs. And here they are in their less than a month old moments.

From the top, that’s Kayil. I think he was a month old here already. Then next to him is Mico, I think he was 3 weeks old here. Then Chico, and that, he is as fresh as egg, just some hours after I gave birth to him. The last one, of course, is Sati, and just the same, that’s one of her “fresh from the oven” moment.

Got your baby’s newborn pic? why not share it with us, click on the badge of Mommy Moments and join in the fun.

And oh can you guess who is the baby on top? The first three who will guess it right will win a blog review from me. *grins