We brought Javo to watch Kung Fu Panda 2 in the big screen recently. Aside from the entertainment value to kids of all ages, it had very many messages for those on the road to personal transformation.
Javo enjoyed it immensely and amidst WOWs and OOOHHHs from him, mom had her own revelations and enjoyed the same movie in a different way. I finally got loosening up and just in time too--for our Mommy-Javo ten day bonding time. I finally got enjoying his company and our differences.
Among the many different areas where we have our differences is during bath time. I used to have such a difficult time getting him in there because I wanted to finish the bath fast and I wanted to stay dry. Unfortunately that route meant a lot of whining and cajoling and a whole lot of delaying tactics. I finally get that he just enjoys having fun so now I bring a whole lot of toys for bath time and most of the time end up getting drenched but at least my objective of a bath is reached and we are both happy.
Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Listening to My Child
I finally realize what it is--this inability to be productive after a particularly hectic day or days. It's my inner child calling out for attention. I can just imagine her putting her hands over my head so nothing comes out until I talk to her. Until I acknowledge her existence and what she has to say to me.
The past year has been an exciting journey with more exciting journeys ahead of us. She is telling me that this blog will be a big part of our lives from now on. That child within each of us that helps us live our lives to the fullest is just waiting to be released--yours and mine. She is calling me to lead the way--to shine our light on our adventure.
Welcome to my blog. Where I will share my thoughts on growing up, enjoying family, loving children, enjoying parents.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Time with the kids
I am 42 years old with an active one year old son. I have been working for 20 years now and don't know any other way of life. I have had the pleasure of staying home these past few days and yesterday witnessed interactions that brought home the importance of being available to the kids.
It was merienda time and Jenny, my sister-in-law who works from home, had merienda for the kids. There was boiled saba mixed with condensed milk that needed crushed ice. She brought out her ice crusher and the kids had the time of their lives cranking it up and making crushed ice for their merienda. The laughter and the light in their eyes was something to see.
In my years with Working Mom Magazine, all the experts say that it is times like these that the children treasure. How can one create times like this if one is absent from home?
It was merienda time and Jenny, my sister-in-law who works from home, had merienda for the kids. There was boiled saba mixed with condensed milk that needed crushed ice. She brought out her ice crusher and the kids had the time of their lives cranking it up and making crushed ice for their merienda. The laughter and the light in their eyes was something to see.
In my years with Working Mom Magazine, all the experts say that it is times like these that the children treasure. How can one create times like this if one is absent from home?
Monday, May 26, 2008
The order of things
I am home now when I usually am at the office at this time. I am taking a leap of faith and resigning in a week. It's time to pursue what's closest to my heart--that of being the voice for children. First things first though, I need to get my household in order. I haven't really had time to orient my yaya and inform her of our expectations. This I intend to do before the end of the day. I believe this is what is stopping the magic once more.
There seems to be so much detail involved in keeping house. And my house consists of one room and a bathroom since we live with the rest of the family. How does one straddle the middle ground--being kind but firm--to the people who help us raise our children. I guess like any relationship, it's all in communication.
Thank goodness for the book Keep it Together before chaos by Frannie S. Daez...it is helping me get my act together...starting today.
There seems to be so much detail involved in keeping house. And my house consists of one room and a bathroom since we live with the rest of the family. How does one straddle the middle ground--being kind but firm--to the people who help us raise our children. I guess like any relationship, it's all in communication.
Thank goodness for the book Keep it Together before chaos by Frannie S. Daez...it is helping me get my act together...starting today.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Quality time and quality life
Up to a few weeks ago, my time with family seemed to be punctuated with impatience. I arrived home, carried Javo for a few minutes and gave him back to his yaya. Played with him for a few minutes then returned him again. I began to wonder if there was something wrong with me. Why did I not want to spend so much time and effort with my baby who is so sweet and loving?
The same was true with my relationship with Martin. More and more often I would be impatient and snap for no apparent reason. So much so that he said if I was like that now, what would life be like when I reached the menopausal stage.
At work, I would get irritated at the slightest problem. It was all over me--this gloom, doom, and beware the cat with hidden claws and fangs. And then it happened.
The experience is as life-altering as the Landmark Forum experience--at least to me it was. A few weeks ago I was introduced to this sanitary napkin that has an anion strip in it. The anion strip contains thousands of negative ions which is found in rain, forest, ocean, waterfalls. Apparently these negative ions help with mood, gives high energy, helps control bacteria too.
Since I began using these pads, I have had more energy to play with Javo--I can lift him in the air, play energetically with him for as long as I want, and be patient with him when I need to be patient. I have also been more patient with Martin and things at work. All in all, this has been a miraculous find for me. It has changed my life in so very many positive ways. Although this has been its effect on me, on others the surge in energy may not be as noticeable--maybe just a bit more energy to run the extra mile but nonetheless it has made an impact in our lives
I now have more energy, patience, and love to do what needs to be done--both at home and at work. I didn't realize how big an impact fatigue played on my life until then.
The same was true with my relationship with Martin. More and more often I would be impatient and snap for no apparent reason. So much so that he said if I was like that now, what would life be like when I reached the menopausal stage.
At work, I would get irritated at the slightest problem. It was all over me--this gloom, doom, and beware the cat with hidden claws and fangs. And then it happened.
The experience is as life-altering as the Landmark Forum experience--at least to me it was. A few weeks ago I was introduced to this sanitary napkin that has an anion strip in it. The anion strip contains thousands of negative ions which is found in rain, forest, ocean, waterfalls. Apparently these negative ions help with mood, gives high energy, helps control bacteria too.
Since I began using these pads, I have had more energy to play with Javo--I can lift him in the air, play energetically with him for as long as I want, and be patient with him when I need to be patient. I have also been more patient with Martin and things at work. All in all, this has been a miraculous find for me. It has changed my life in so very many positive ways. Although this has been its effect on me, on others the surge in energy may not be as noticeable--maybe just a bit more energy to run the extra mile but nonetheless it has made an impact in our lives
I now have more energy, patience, and love to do what needs to be done--both at home and at work. I didn't realize how big an impact fatigue played on my life until then.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
life changes
Last night was a testimony to how much my life has changed. I am a mother to a nine-month old boy. Life before that was carefree--all I had to think about was myself. I could spend or not spend at my whim without having to think of consequences to others. Today, I find myself withholding on myself as things for Javo are now paramount--his milk, his diapers, his health, his comfort.
I sit here typing with half an ear towards the room in case he wakes up. His yaya is sick and getting well and so his care falls to me. The night before as I was caring for him, I had to take a work-related call and looking for someone to turn him over to was an experience. So was the panic yesterday when I received a text message about a meeting at 10:30--it was 10:30 and I was still in my home clothes--with no yaya and Martin had left on an errand. It's a good thing someone was able to take him while Martin was gone.
I'm new to this--this pull between home and work. I know my baby comes first but what about my responsibility to the office. But then again, what about my responsibility to my family?
I sit here typing with half an ear towards the room in case he wakes up. His yaya is sick and getting well and so his care falls to me. The night before as I was caring for him, I had to take a work-related call and looking for someone to turn him over to was an experience. So was the panic yesterday when I received a text message about a meeting at 10:30--it was 10:30 and I was still in my home clothes--with no yaya and Martin had left on an errand. It's a good thing someone was able to take him while Martin was gone.
I'm new to this--this pull between home and work. I know my baby comes first but what about my responsibility to the office. But then again, what about my responsibility to my family?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
