Just when I got our family acquainted with the lemongrass concoction last year, I am again giddy over introducing kefir to our family. I have Tita Jane of HerestoLife.wordpress.com to thank for. Last Saturday, during the launch of Globe’s Tattoo sim and ImmortalTXT, she handed me the famous kefir grains. I really so appreciate her heart, even going out of her way to bring those containers with the kefir culture in it to give away to friends. The inconvenience of it all! You can’t find a whole lot of people like her nowadays and I’m really just so happy that I have met her through the bloggers network via Plurk. I have to admit that it has been months since I started lurking and reading through her “kefir posts”, curious and all, I never had the chutzpah to start culturing the probiotic myself. And now that she handed me the culture with the kefir grains in it, I am left with no choice but to get down to it and get started on being a “kefirhead” myself.
1. He was a one year old boy when I was born. That’s the hubby. This week’s birthday boy.
2. A cooler, breezy day is what I look forward to most this time of year.
3. My best friend is none other than my husband, Jeff.
4. It is so easy to be honest with you. This is what I often feel about my husband. It pays to have integrity in your marriage.
5. Appearances can be temporal. In fact, they really are.
6. The last person I gave a hug to was our son, Jed.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to time with my boys, tomorrow my plans include attending a Globe event and Sunday, I want to enjoy worship time with our church family!
My birthday boy a.k.a. the hubby is turning 34 in 9 days time. Our birthdays being 15 days apart, we have always had fun doing joint celebrations since we became a couple. After asking him for the nth time, he finally gave me an answer what he wanted for his birthday — Read the rest of this entry »
It is a good thing that the hubby and I are not eyeglass wearers yet. But with this recent news about How You Can Start Spending Smart with Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx eyeglasses, I think it is not going to be a great deal if we both would need to wear spectacles in the coming years. They are so affordable, stylish and durable. So far, these are my favorite high fashion eyeglasses…
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For the first time since we started homeschooling two months ago, my son was unusually quiet when we started our class yesterday. Shortly after he recited his pledge of allegiance to the Philippine flag (Panatang Makabayan), he said he was not feeling well and his tummy is aching. I told him to change to his house clothes, but before he was was even able to, he threw up all over the floor in a volatile manner. I was shocked and worried!
I knew there was something wrong, so I had him stay in bed after giving him a quick bath. I had him drink all 250ml of Pedialyte to replenish the lost electrolytes. He also asked for cream cheese sandwich and he finished all the 5 slices left from the loaf that we bought yesterday morning. He was okay until around 2PM when the thermometer started reading 38 degrees Celsius. I naturally gave him sponge bath and paracetamol. And right from the time he threw up,lemongrass juice too. He was okay since.
He’s now back to normal. In fact, we did two sessions of class today. Make up of yesterday’s and his regular class today. Here’s a video I recorded of him when he woke up from his afternoon nap, while he was mimicking Alvin the Chipmunk of the cartoon movie Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman.
Exactly a couple of weeks. That is the time I have left until the hubby’s 34th birthday. I am hoping that this time I will be able to give him something special. I have taken him for granted in this aspect, I admit. Oftentimes, even during his birthday, it will be him who will give me a present. He is too sweet.
This is what I have been busy with this past few days. The six main sites that I maintain is taking its toll on my online socialization. I can’t even get myself to drop by blogs and make my presence felt by commenting on entires. I miss my online friends!
I feel very grateful for having a husband who I am a team with when it comes to parenting. Some have to do child rearing by themselves. Through past mistakes and sometimes no fault of their own, a handful of adults have to parent their child without a spouse’s help. While we see it as a challenge to train up a child, it is even doubly hard for a single parent.
While this is not the picture that God has planned for a child to grown up in, we have to remember that ours is not a perfect world. Wiser single parents will thrive and still teach their children the same godly principles in bringing them up even without a spouse present.
I may never know how it is to parent a child single handedly, but this much I know, honesty and integrity should be a priority. As a child grows, he or she will be driven to ask why the other parent does not live with them. Make sure to emphasize that even as you admit to your child that you committed a mistake in the past, that he is NOT a mistake. If you happen to be divorced or separated, emphasize as well that God’s plan is for husband and wife to remain married to each other for as long as they live. This is an important foundation you will be teaching your child. In the event that you fail to mention this to him, he may grow up thinking that the default of married couples is the same as your situation. Never speak evil of your former spouse. This will prove to be a challenge especially if you think you have enough reason to hold a grudge against him or her. Allow your child to form their own opinions of both his parents as he matures.
Tomorrow, August 23, 2009, SBC-Makati is celebrating Friend Day! We are inviting you to come and celebrate with us. We are located on the 3/F 9642 Kalayaan Talipapa Building, Kalayaan Avenue, Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City 1212
1. I remember, I rememberto cut down on the sweets. My throat ain’t getting any better with all the indulging.
2. DearreadersI want you to knowthat I so appreciate you, your visits and comments. Please know that as soon as I get the chance I will visit back. I never knew that as fun as homeschooling is, it does take a lot of time off my usual online rituals.
3. Is that myHacienda Aspacio on Farm Town! I can’t believe I finally have a manicured farm!!???
4. I’m trying to resist the temptation ofbinging on chocolates.
5. I’m saving acute birthday presentjust for you! (the hubby’s birthday is coming soon)
6. If I made a birthday listan 18-150mm camera lenswould definitely be on it!!!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward toa movie night with the hubs, tomorrow my plans includefinishing up online tasksand Sunday, I want tocelebrate “Friend Day” with our church family!
Here is another valuable parenting insight that we can use in our homes.
One of the roadblocks to harmony in family life is when siblings act foolishly and end up hurting or offending each other. Foolishness may be demonstrated by teasing and playing around beyond what’s appropriate or wanted. Usually one person wants to stop before the other. Angry words and tears often bring an end to what started out as fun. Incorporating a “Stop Rule” in your family will help children, and parents for that matter, know when to quit.
Even before my son started showing his first tooth at 7 months, I had him use an infant oral brush to take care of his gums. Prior to that, I used to wipe off milk off his mouth and gums with a wet washcloth. It will not just eliminate decay causing bacteria but will also prepare his mouth for the later introduction of toothbrush. I have seen far too plenty of kids all over who have dental caries and end up losing majority of the teeth they have even before they are ready to fall off and have their permanent teeth. I knew from the beginning that I am not going to allow that to happen to my son. This is why I think it is very important that we encourage our children the habits that they form from the beginning.
Our son when he was 9 months old. It took me a while before I found this shot. It was in the Feb 2006 folder. I am really thankful I got all the photos listed by month/year album. Infant oral toothbrushes usually have this stopper that prevents babies getting the brush all the way down their throats. Read the rest of this entry »
I have to admit that it has been months since I started lurking and reading through her “kefir posts”, curious and all, I never had the chutzpah to start culturing the probiotic myself. And now that she handed me the culture with the kefir grains in it, I am left with no choice but to get down to it and get started on being a “kefirhead” myself.
