Years ago, my former officemate told us that his son was going to get married in Basco, Batanes. Basco, Batanes?! What’s there? So, I do my research and I’m mesmerized. Rolling hills, mountains upon mountains overlooking the ocean, and scenic spots perfect for pictures. I had the opportunity to join a familiarization tour organized by PHILTOA a couple of weeks ago. My partner and I have been waiting for this trip for more than a year! Even for someone who has a travel agency, it's still … [Read more...]
ExpoMom 2017: Who is your #TeamMom?
I am so thankful I have friends that help me get through motherhood. Some of them are not even moms but their presence and support are valuable in my mommy journey. And because this year's ExpoMom's theme is about #TeamMom, I dedicate this post to my favorite teams! LEGO These are my friends since grade school in SSAM. While many of us where on and off classmates in grade school, it was in high school that we really bonded. Years and years later, we are still together and closer than … [Read more...]
My Little Emo Boy
Lately my first born has been really emo about things. He easily cries and claims that we love his younger brother more than him. A little bit sumbat why the little one can play gadgets and not him. He gets addicted so we sometimes take away his toys. I really don't know where this is all coming from and it's a bit hard to help him process his feelings being diagnosed twice exceptional. Even if I try to explain to him we love them the same, he does not seem to believe it. Or he accepts it for … [Read more...]
Boys do Ballet too!
When your child wants to do something and he enjoys it, all you can do is support him even if many people object to it. Seeing your child smile because he is doing something he likes is true happiness to parents like me. My youngest son has discovered ballet and wants to learn it. Yes, my boy wants to dance ballet. I've heard people comment that he might become gay or he will probably have gender issues because of it. Seriously, I studied ballet for more than 12 years of my life and … [Read more...]
Germ Free with Belo Baby Hand Sanitizers
Okay, admit it… what’s the three things you ALWAYS find in a mom’s bag? Sort of the trifecta of every OC moms?! Isn’t it wipes, tissue, and sanitizer?! Well, it is for me. My mommy bag is not complete with these three things. I really can’t leave home without these, especially hand sanitizers. For me, hand sanitizers are really a necessity nowadays. I’ve learned the hard way how easily germs and bacteria can be transmitted thru touch. My two boys are already in school and virus really … [Read more...]