Parenting Archive

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

Let’s Chill Out

After the exam week, the stress (mostly mom related) and the non stop reminding of how to use she or he, parts of body, numbers etc, it’s to chill out. We promised the kids that Saturday would be their day. Their time for fun, fun and fun. Somehow, this treat is a tradition to me. I remember when we were kids, my mom would treat us to Cindy’s or NE (no Jollibee and Mc Donald’s in our place then) after our exams. It was really fun for us kids then. That small gesture my mom did made us feel whole and deeply appreciated. I think this is helpful specially for older kids. The stress of exams and the fear of failing is really demoralizing. Treating the kids after exam can give a boost on your kids morale.

So now, the question is, where we’re up to this Saturday? Initial plan is to spend the day at Tom World’s but it may change. The kids have been asking for a picninc in a park. You know, the works, with basket, mat and all. Another suggestion is to have a camping trip, but, I don’t think it would be possible soon. Then a fellow blogger, Earth of Earthlingorgeous suggested visiting the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center.

The Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center is the Philippines premiere science museum located at the Southside Entertainment Mall of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. The center features over 400 exciting and interactive exhibits in nine walk through galleries and houses the country’s most advanced planetarium and dome theater. It is open daily from 10am to 10pm. It is also a proud member of the Association of Science Technology Centers Incorporated (ASTC), the international association of science center and museums that promotes understanding and appreciation of science. ASTC has more than 540 members in 40 countries and was founded in 1973.

Things to be seen and to visit at the Science Center:

1) Spaceship Earth
2) Life Clock
3) Robot Inc.
4) Digistar Planetarium
5) Virtual Reef
6) Grossology
6) Image Port
7) Transport Nation
8) City Science
9) Smart Media Center

Thanks Earth for this 🙂

Seems interesting enough.. actually, not just interesting.. I think the kids will have a blast here. Now let’s have a toss coin boys.. (me: MOA!MOA.. never been to that plae.. hehe)

Treating the kids after exam is fun for me too, another reason to be out of the house and breathe some fresh air. My tummy’s getting bigger everyday. Sitting down in front of the PC is not helping me. LOL

Nutrition Month Celebration

My kid’s school held a parade earlier, one of the activities for their Nutrition Month Celebration. I really enjoyed it though the pre schoolers did not join the parade. I had fun taking photos of the kids and their small band. I had fun looking for the most veggie decorated kid..LOL After the parade, there was a program and the pre schoolers grace the audience with their Lady Gaga’s Poker Face. My kids did not join the intermission number, I wished they had.

Mico was a bit clingy during the ceremony. He was not like that when I am not with him. I guess he is still a baby after all. I wish he can be as sociable as me. I am trying my hard to show him that his mom is not the shy type and he should not be too. Maybe in time..

As for Kayil, he is more confident now, socializing and being on his own. It was such an achievement for me and I am very proud of him. I actually asked him to look after his younger brother so I can take some pics and he willingly obliged. My baby boy is not so baby anymore.

What’s with us parents? When our baby is clingy, we hope they are not but when they become independent we become sentimental on how big or mature they have grown. Being a mom is not an easy task. You always have to balance between babying too much or expecting too much from your kids.. but at least we can have all the hugs and kisses to fend off our worries. Don’t you just love being a mom?

the boy with the veggies is not mine.. just so you know.. although I would have decorated them with the prettiest veggie I can find or even a strawberry or pumpkin costume.. I was not prepared.. we were not advised to dress the kid up.. and as for my kids, it was a good thing.. haha

Is Baby Wearing Safe?

You know I am a fan of slings. I love it and I find it very convenient and very easy to use. I browsed some sites that offers ring sling, looking for a nice idea for another sling. My old one was handmade. I got a malong and turned it into a sling, a wooden ring made the trick. This time I plan on buying rings for the sling, wooden rings are hard to maintain! Back to the sling seller I just saw, I don’t get it why they post pictures of them wearing the sling and yet they look like as if they are protecting the baby. Come on guys, the mere purpose of the sling is so you can have your both hands at your disposal. How can you convince your future buyers to buy one (except of course for fashion’s sake) if you have photos that look as if you are afraid your baby will fall from the sling? A lot of people are shocked every time they see me and my baby on sling. Their first concern was if it safe for the baby. How can we guarantee the safeness of this product if we posed like that (and I am guilty yes, see above photot). I hope I can say right it to your face guys, that you should revamp your photo section and post pictures where a mommy is confident not to hold the baby while it is on the sling..just like the photos below..