Someone recently asked me about Vai and how he’s doing, especially now that he’s ‘the only boy’ in the family (read: the middle child who has a big sister and a little sister).
My reply was, …
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Vai : Being the only ‘Boy’ in the Family
Being a Mom of Three : How My First 10 Days Have Been
[Our 7-day-old Brie. Lucky to have caught her smiling away! =)]
Now that I have a newborn baby PLUS two older kids to care for everyday, three common questions I usually get from people are :
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Preparing for a New Baby : Getting Older Siblings Involved
Some people said, things should be ‘easier’ for us when baby no. 3 arrives, because Anya and Vai are older.
[ie. Since they’re much older, they would be of great help to us and the baby. …
Being a Mother
I woke up today,
thinking,
perhaps I’d be hugged,
perhaps I’d hear a loving whisper,
perhaps the day would start wonderfully
for today’s Mother’s Day.
But no.
I heard complaints,
I heard whiny noises.
I heard expectations.
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As I laid on my bed , I …
Parenting : One of the (many) Questions I AVOID Asking Kids
When it comes to conversations with kids (ie. With my own AND with all other children), there are certain questions which I personally avoid.
My reasons? Well, it’s because I feel the questions will encourage the …
Sunday’s Food for Thought : Sharing One’s Faith to Little Ones
When it comes to sharing one’s faith and spirituality to little ones, many feel that bringing their children to church every Sunday, teaching them to pray and give thanks before their meals and occasionally reading …
Pregnancy : Going ahead with Planning for Baby #3, despite …
[This photo was taken last week @ 30.5 weeks pregnant]
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Now that I’m pregnant with #3, I do frequently get asked , ‘Have you guys always planned to have three kids?’
And to that, my answer would …
Parenting : Communicate. Listen. Not ‘half-listen’.
One of the books that I have personally learned a lot from is ‘Shepherding a Child’s Heart’, by Tedd Tripp.
I’m still reading the book slowly, and each time I’ve finished a page or two (yes, …
