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First Birthday

Last December 29, 2012, we celebrated my little girl's first birthday. I wanna thank Sophie's Mom for accommodating us and providing us with the BEST cake and cupcakes (Red Velvet is a must-try!). Our guests definitely loved them. Thank you so much! :)

... and also sharing a picture of our giveaways :)

Since I'm currently on house arrest and out of school, I'm catching up on books I bought months ago in exchange of law school books.

... and I just miss reading fiction :)

Give me a break!

Admit it. Having kids is really handful. It requires a lot of time, attention and patience. Oftentimes, mommies forget (not everyone, I suppose) to take care and give time to theirselves. Well, DONT! Just because you're already a mom, you have an excuse to NOT attend to your personal needs and at times, wants.  IT'S NOT. You don't have to get stuck at home all the time. Dont allow yourself to look 'miserable' by not taking care of yourself. So what if you have kids? Get some time off! You'll get crazy and cranky if you don't. It's not like forgetting your momma duties. But at the very least, still PRIORITIZE. Your kids' needs still comes first. What I'm saying is every mom should not be restricted to take some time off once in a while.

Here's what you can do: Read a book. Get a massage or foot spa. Visit a salon. Watch a movie. Go on a date night with hubby. Try a new restaurant. Buy something for yourself like a simple top or bag. Or walk around the mall if you don't feel like buying anything. Try jogging. Exercise. Enrol in dance or yoga classes. If you just can't leave your kid/s, get a home service and have a spa-like experience. Buy a DVD and watch it at home. Or take a nice, long bath. Cook, bake or at least learn how to. Re-arrange/re-decorate the house. When the baby is asleep, get some sleep too. There are so many things to do, just find time, say once a month, and don't deprive yourself of the little things that will make you happy.

I say, give your self a break! It will even improve your mood. There's no harm in attending to yourself once in a while. You deserve it after all :) 

Thoughts on motherhood

I am a young mom and to be honest, I didn't expect to be put in motherhood situation this early. I have to give up lawschool and weekly nighouts for diapers and baby bottles. Nevertheless, it's all worth it :)

I remember that day when my baby girl was given to me after almost 24 hours in labor. That joy when I held her and saw her for the first time after 9 months inside my tummy. All that back pain, weight gain, massage-less, no chips and soda diet, difficulty breathing turned sleepless nights are forgotten. I didn't cry, unlike what most moms would say, but I was so happy and no words can express how I feel when I first saw her.

But being a mom is not all bed of roses, at least in my point of view. It starts from the day one finds out about the pregnancy and it never ends! Being a mom is about keeping yourself healthy and happy from pregnancy onwards because your baby needs you and is depending on you. Its not just about preparing milk or food but also providing and giving the best to your little ones and being there in their every milestone. But most importantly, it's about SACRIFICE. From waking up in the middle of the night to tend to the baby's needs despite lack of sleep to taking care of them when they're sick to giving up personal wants or needs for the baby's sake, that's what motherhood is all about. It is putting your baby's interest first above everything else. My mom used to say that being a mom is difficult since you have to give up something for yourself. I agree. I already gave up something for my little girl. Though this "something" is really important to me, I know that it will never  be at par with the time I spent and will be spending with my child. I know that in every step of her development, no matter how little it may be, I am there to witness it and I'm happy I have the luxury to see it. And those moments can never be replaced :)

So cheers to all the moms out there for all the sacrifices and hardwork to give their child/ren everything they deserve! Be proud! :)

Who am I?

Hello there! 

I am a former law student turned stay-at-home mom with 2 kids (well, the second one is still due on July 2013). I decided to start this blog to share my experiences as a mom and raising kids and at the same time, to keep me busy as well :)