It's already Nov 2015, time flies so fast. Two years ago, our yaya for 4 months left us. At first, it was so hard for my hubby and I to wake up everyday so early to prepare the breakfast, packed lunch for kids, give my kids a bath, bring our Kuya Kiel to school, bring Ethan to lola's house, clean and wash the dishes after breakfast etc etc etc...
With that chores, my hubby and I were able to manage to do it on our own without the help of a yaya for 2 years and counting. I cannot do it alone without the help of my loving hubby. I super thank God for giving me such a wonderful husband who knows how to cook, wash the dishes etc. etc.. (it looks like it's my hubby pala who does the chores...hahaha)
This was our everyday routine:
4:30am-5:15 - Prepare breakfast, baon.
5:15-6am - Nanay's bath time then, nanay will give kuya a bath.
6-6:15am - Breakfast time with tatay.
6:20am - Tatay brings kuya to school.
6:21-7:30am - Nanay cleans the kitchen and wash the dishes.
7:30am - Nanay brings Ethan to lola's house.
7:45 - Nanay goes to office.
We changed our schedule since the start of this month. I will be reporting to one of the subsidiaries of Cypress located in Laguna Technopark (LTI) until Jan 2016. The location is near to our home :)
4-4:15am - Nanay's bath time.
4:15-5:15am - Prepare breakfast and baon.
5:15-5:30am - Breakfast time.
5:31-6am - Kuya's bath time and getting ready for school.
6:10-6:20am - We leave the house to bring Kuya to school. Yipppeee! this is now my new role, my son's driver going to school... :) Then, I go straight to the office (LTI). Wow! so early in the office.
6:21am - It's tatay's turn to clean the kitchen, wash the dishes, bring Ethan to Lola's house....hehe Love you tatay for doing this since we don't have a yaya.
I am blessed to have my husband, my partner in everything I do. I cannot do it on my own. Thank you and love you so much tatay.
Also, thanks to my in-laws for taking good care of our kids while we're working.
Thank God for giving me a wonderful family :) #blessed
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
My prayer....
"My Prayer....
Lord, give me more strength to face every challenge of being a mother.
I may not be a perfect mother for my sons but I am a God-fearing mother.
Please teach me to be more patient whenever they need me.
Please help me teach them the right values a child should be.
Lord, please give me more wisdom and strength on how to guide my kids.
To be God-fearing, respectful, have sense of responsibilities.
To honor the elders and be good to neighbors."
I saw this prayer from my draft list in my blog. I guess when I wrote this, I was challenged on how to discipline our kids because as they grow, they tend to answer back or should I say, they just express their opinion on things because they understand things more than before.
I still have the same prayer until now. I just want my kids to be good and everything will be fine as they grow old. I just want them to know God and keep it in their hearts that everything comes from Him, so be thankful to Him. Even they struggle, I want them to understand that it's just part of life's journey, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes you'll be accepted, sometimes you'll be rejected. I want them to grow stronger for them to handle every life challenges.
I am lifting this up to Him and claiming that my kids will be the good father/head of their own family, great husbands, cool brothers, generous sons and good citizens of the Philippines (or if they want to migrate, to be good citizens of any country that they want to live in. hehehe).
Amen.
Lord, give me more strength to face every challenge of being a mother.
I may not be a perfect mother for my sons but I am a God-fearing mother.
Please teach me to be more patient whenever they need me.
Please help me teach them the right values a child should be.
Lord, please give me more wisdom and strength on how to guide my kids.
To be God-fearing, respectful, have sense of responsibilities.
To honor the elders and be good to neighbors."
I saw this prayer from my draft list in my blog. I guess when I wrote this, I was challenged on how to discipline our kids because as they grow, they tend to answer back or should I say, they just express their opinion on things because they understand things more than before.
I still have the same prayer until now. I just want my kids to be good and everything will be fine as they grow old. I just want them to know God and keep it in their hearts that everything comes from Him, so be thankful to Him. Even they struggle, I want them to understand that it's just part of life's journey, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, sometimes you'll be accepted, sometimes you'll be rejected. I want them to grow stronger for them to handle every life challenges.
I am lifting this up to Him and claiming that my kids will be the good father/head of their own family, great husbands, cool brothers, generous sons and good citizens of the Philippines (or if they want to migrate, to be good citizens of any country that they want to live in. hehehe).
Amen.
Moving on....
This is the best time for me to move on. Do not dwell on the past, just move forward. You cannot change anything from the past but you can make a difference in looking forward, thinking of the future, planning for the next chapter in your life.
Right now, I can say that a portion of my life has ended but I am not losing hope that in God's perfect time, it will be replaced by a better one, actually, I'm claiming it will be the best one! It's a cliché, "Everything happens for a reason." The reason may not be revealed now but you will understand it sa "tamang panahon" (at the right time).
I may be losing my job but not the good memories I had with my generous employer, Cypress. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to work at Cypress, it helped me a lot in so many ways. I was able to develop my skills and I learned to believe that I can do everything as long as you do it with your heart. (#puso #gilasPilipinas) I had the chance to work with the great team, Internal Audit Team. I had the opportunity to work with a cool and generous boss. The sad part of leaving the company (or the company leaving us) is the reality that it will be hard to have the same team as I have with Cypress. Though I left the team to fill in a Finance position but I still feel that I am so welcome to the team. With that, Thank you guys! (#drama)
I had the chance to work with my current boss for 11 months now and with that short period of time of working together, I think we were able to build a rapport. So grateful that he appreciates my work as well.
I only had few close friends in the office, thankful that I have met these people.
Enough for the drama, I am now moving on with a positive attitude that everything is according to God's plans and will.
Again, "Everything happens for a reason."
Right now, I can say that a portion of my life has ended but I am not losing hope that in God's perfect time, it will be replaced by a better one, actually, I'm claiming it will be the best one! It's a cliché, "Everything happens for a reason." The reason may not be revealed now but you will understand it sa "tamang panahon" (at the right time).
I may be losing my job but not the good memories I had with my generous employer, Cypress. I am so grateful for having the opportunity to work at Cypress, it helped me a lot in so many ways. I was able to develop my skills and I learned to believe that I can do everything as long as you do it with your heart. (#puso #gilasPilipinas) I had the chance to work with the great team, Internal Audit Team. I had the opportunity to work with a cool and generous boss. The sad part of leaving the company (or the company leaving us) is the reality that it will be hard to have the same team as I have with Cypress. Though I left the team to fill in a Finance position but I still feel that I am so welcome to the team. With that, Thank you guys! (#drama)
I had the chance to work with my current boss for 11 months now and with that short period of time of working together, I think we were able to build a rapport. So grateful that he appreciates my work as well.
I only had few close friends in the office, thankful that I have met these people.
Enough for the drama, I am now moving on with a positive attitude that everything is according to God's plans and will.
Again, "Everything happens for a reason."
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
All's Well that Ends Well
Aligaga si Inday (ako yun! bilang nanay, pang all around ang duties mapa-yaya man, driver, teacher, security guard, kasambahay, etc...etc... ng iyong pamilya.)
I appreciate how blessed I am to meet the right people at the right time. He works in mysterious ways. I firmly believe that God knows our heart's desires.
I think this morning is one of the most "aligaga" days that I have so far, my car is scheduled for a preventive maintenance (PM), I have an 8am meeting, there's an ongoing construction at home etc etc.
Good thing, my hubby is there to bring my car. Love you tatay and Thank you! :)
When I reached Sucat, I just saw Ethan's Science book on the passenger seat with his kuya's English reviewer.....waaaaahhhh There's no way to make a "U", I have an 8am meeting........waaaahhhhh waaaaaaahhhhh talaga!!!!!!! (bat ngayon pa???!!!) While driving, I called Ethan's teacher to let her know that he forgot his Science book in my car and I'm on my way already to the office and no way to go back. I informed her that he will bring it tomorrow for her to check Ethan's assignment.
Then, I dialed in for our meeting while driving, I was late. Marvin was there to discuss the delays on the progress of one of the processes that I'm monitoring while I have not yet joined the conference call. When I reached the office, the meeting was still ongoing and was able to join the meeting at the conference room in time to explain some items.
After the meeting, I saw Aileen who worked night shift last night and about to leave the office. (presence of mind) I remembered Aileen lives in the South where we live. I tried to approach her and actually request her to bring my sons' book and reviewer in Mamplasan Exit, it's an exit before Aileen's exit going home. Thank God He brought Aileen to rescue me :) Then, I called papa (father-in-law) to meet up with Aileen to get the book and reviewer. Then, an hour ago, papa sent a text message that he got the book and reviewer and he brought the book to Ethan's school just in time for his class... another angel in my life.. Thank God for bringing people to rescue me in these circumstances.
Then, there's this ongoing renovation at home and I thank God for my tatay and nanay to watch over the construction workers while my hubby and I are working.
I am overwhelmed with these blessings.....
All's well that ends well.
I appreciate how blessed I am to meet the right people at the right time. He works in mysterious ways. I firmly believe that God knows our heart's desires.
I think this morning is one of the most "aligaga" days that I have so far, my car is scheduled for a preventive maintenance (PM), I have an 8am meeting, there's an ongoing construction at home etc etc.
Good thing, my hubby is there to bring my car. Love you tatay and Thank you! :)
When I reached Sucat, I just saw Ethan's Science book on the passenger seat with his kuya's English reviewer.....waaaaahhhh There's no way to make a "U", I have an 8am meeting........waaaahhhhh waaaaaaahhhhh talaga!!!!!!! (bat ngayon pa???!!!) While driving, I called Ethan's teacher to let her know that he forgot his Science book in my car and I'm on my way already to the office and no way to go back. I informed her that he will bring it tomorrow for her to check Ethan's assignment.
Then, I dialed in for our meeting while driving, I was late. Marvin was there to discuss the delays on the progress of one of the processes that I'm monitoring while I have not yet joined the conference call. When I reached the office, the meeting was still ongoing and was able to join the meeting at the conference room in time to explain some items.
After the meeting, I saw Aileen who worked night shift last night and about to leave the office. (presence of mind) I remembered Aileen lives in the South where we live. I tried to approach her and actually request her to bring my sons' book and reviewer in Mamplasan Exit, it's an exit before Aileen's exit going home. Thank God He brought Aileen to rescue me :) Then, I called papa (father-in-law) to meet up with Aileen to get the book and reviewer. Then, an hour ago, papa sent a text message that he got the book and reviewer and he brought the book to Ethan's school just in time for his class... another angel in my life.. Thank God for bringing people to rescue me in these circumstances.
Then, there's this ongoing renovation at home and I thank God for my tatay and nanay to watch over the construction workers while my hubby and I are working.
I am overwhelmed with these blessings.....
All's well that ends well.
Monday, August 24, 2015
It's Not Mother's Day!
It's hard to trust people but I have one person to whom I can say anything under the sun, a person who will understand me no matter what, a person who supported me all the way and still supporting me in any way she can, a person who always remind me "be good to everyone", a person who will do everything for the sake of her loved ones, a person who is selfless in everything she does, a person who has a positive outlook in life......etc...etc........ that's my NANAY! :)
You are there to make things brighter and even if it seems there's a problem, to you it's nothing. Simply because you always look at the positive side of everything. It's really a choice to always think of positive thoughts and it's a great challenge for the people like me who always look on the negative side. I wish I got that attitude from you nanay. You never get tired of telling me "kalma lang" when you know I worry for something, when I'm nervous, when I'm angry, when I'm sad. Today is not Mother's day but for me, it feels like everyday is Mother's day. Thank you for everything. I wish I can be that kind of a mother to my kids (kahit kalahati lang, pwede na!)
I love you nanay!
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Precious Time
Gosh! Gosh Abelgosh! (corny!) It's half of the year already and I only have 3 posts. (so busy? or so tamad?) Sometimes, there are lots of thoughts running my mind but because of laziness to write, I wasn't able to put it here. (sayang)
SY 2015-2016 just started last month and due to "quiz" season again for our Kuya Kiel, it seems that we're on war whenever we review for his quizzes. I admit that my patience is being tested and most of the time I can't control it anymore which lead to nanay-son misunderstanding. That happened on my birthday that I felt guilty about what happened during our review session earlier on that day. I can't sleep and I was bothered that Kuya Kiel sees me as a monster mom again! (I cried a lot. I need to control my temper and have more patience. - THAT'S THE CHALLENGE.)
I said "Sorry" to Kuya Kiel and promised that nanay will try her very best not to shout nor get mad at him during our review sessions.
I surprised him on July 3, I went home earlier than before and picked him up from my in-laws' house while Ethan was sleeping. (Don't worry Ethan, I will set up a separate date with you again :) I was having a hard time thinking of places to go to bring Kuya Kiel to make him happy. I was thinking of Timezone or any kids' place where he will surely enjoy.
I just made up our itinerary right before I reach my in-laws' house. I finally figured out where to go................
We went to Eternal Gardens where our Lolo Kiko, Lola Tinay and Tita Iye were buried. Since Kuya Kiel didn't have the chance to meet personally his Lolo sa tuhod (great grandfather), I introduced him to Lolo and Kuya Kiel even said "Hi" hehehe (buti na lang di sumagot si lolo).
To my surprise, he enjoyed staying, playing and chatting with me there. I told him stories about our childhood and he asked how did I meet tatay (Edmund). (Aba, at curious na ang aming binata, baka may ipapakilala na bukas makalawa...hehehe)
I wasn't able to go to church on my birthday to hear the mass so I decided to go to church after going to the Eternal Gardens. We were 15 minutes earlier than the 6pm mass, thus, I asked Kuya Kiel to look for snacks and we went to the nearby sari-sari store, we bought biscuits and softdrinks for only Php 46. (compared to Timezone or any other kids' place, this amount is way too far from the expenses that we may incur if we go to these places. Thank God He brought us there.)
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We heard the mass, then, we went to Pavilion Mall to grab some pasalubong for Ethan Kulit.
No amount of money can buy the precious time I had with our panganay, Kuya Bujoy.
Thanks for the time anak and I love you, Ethan and tatay. :)
Thank God for precious time like this. (the following day, we went back together with Ethan and tatay. We brought their bikes. Mukhang mapapadalas na ito.)
(church photo grabbed from http://sananthoniansbinan.blogspot.com/2008/09/our-parish-history.html)
SY 2015-2016 just started last month and due to "quiz" season again for our Kuya Kiel, it seems that we're on war whenever we review for his quizzes. I admit that my patience is being tested and most of the time I can't control it anymore which lead to nanay-son misunderstanding. That happened on my birthday that I felt guilty about what happened during our review session earlier on that day. I can't sleep and I was bothered that Kuya Kiel sees me as a monster mom again! (I cried a lot. I need to control my temper and have more patience. - THAT'S THE CHALLENGE.)
I said "Sorry" to Kuya Kiel and promised that nanay will try her very best not to shout nor get mad at him during our review sessions.
I surprised him on July 3, I went home earlier than before and picked him up from my in-laws' house while Ethan was sleeping. (Don't worry Ethan, I will set up a separate date with you again :) I was having a hard time thinking of places to go to bring Kuya Kiel to make him happy. I was thinking of Timezone or any kids' place where he will surely enjoy.
I just made up our itinerary right before I reach my in-laws' house. I finally figured out where to go................
We went to Eternal Gardens where our Lolo Kiko, Lola Tinay and Tita Iye were buried. Since Kuya Kiel didn't have the chance to meet personally his Lolo sa tuhod (great grandfather), I introduced him to Lolo and Kuya Kiel even said "Hi" hehehe (buti na lang di sumagot si lolo).
To my surprise, he enjoyed staying, playing and chatting with me there. I told him stories about our childhood and he asked how did I meet tatay (Edmund). (Aba, at curious na ang aming binata, baka may ipapakilala na bukas makalawa...hehehe)
I wasn't able to go to church on my birthday to hear the mass so I decided to go to church after going to the Eternal Gardens. We were 15 minutes earlier than the 6pm mass, thus, I asked Kuya Kiel to look for snacks and we went to the nearby sari-sari store, we bought biscuits and softdrinks for only Php 46. (compared to Timezone or any other kids' place, this amount is way too far from the expenses that we may incur if we go to these places. Thank God He brought us there.)
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We heard the mass, then, we went to Pavilion Mall to grab some pasalubong for Ethan Kulit. No amount of money can buy the precious time I had with our panganay, Kuya Bujoy.
Thanks for the time anak and I love you, Ethan and tatay. :)
Thank God for precious time like this. (the following day, we went back together with Ethan and tatay. We brought their bikes. Mukhang mapapadalas na ito.)
(church photo grabbed from http://sananthoniansbinan.blogspot.com/2008/09/our-parish-history.html)
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
SPL (Stop. Pray. Listen)
To address a stressful day is really a challenge. You need to condition yourself that at the end of this day, there will be light - that's a GREAT CHALLENGE!
Sometimes you feel so stressed already when in fact you just started your day. I had that same feeling yesterday and I learned that I need to STOP, PRAY and LISTEN.
STOP! Be calm and stop worrying of things which may not happen.
PRAY! Find a quiet place where you can say a prayer. A prayer that comes from your heart even you are not saying anything, He knows your heart's desires and if it's His will, He will provide it. If not, it means you wait and in His perfect time, everything will fall into its proper place.
LISTEN! Just listen to His whisper saying "Your concerns are in my control." All the time, He is at your side, just trust Him and have more faith in Him.
May we all lift up to Him all our worries in life. Everyone has his own issues/trials to face, it's up to us on how to handle such. Hope everyone chooses the right path in facing their own burden - Turn to God.
Sometimes you feel so stressed already when in fact you just started your day. I had that same feeling yesterday and I learned that I need to STOP, PRAY and LISTEN.
STOP! Be calm and stop worrying of things which may not happen.
PRAY! Find a quiet place where you can say a prayer. A prayer that comes from your heart even you are not saying anything, He knows your heart's desires and if it's His will, He will provide it. If not, it means you wait and in His perfect time, everything will fall into its proper place.
These are the books I got from Sanctuario de San Antonio Parish. These are Elf-Help books in order to manage your anger, how to handle stress and address your worries. I also bought Believe-in-yourself Therapy book to gain more confidence in everything that we do.
May we all lift up to Him all our worries in life. Everyone has his own issues/trials to face, it's up to us on how to handle such. Hope everyone chooses the right path in facing their own burden - Turn to God.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Great Monday!
Just the start of the week but reasons for me to see life as wonderful as it should be are in front of me. Overwhelming feeling and here's the list:
1. Day 1 for me to bring Kuya Kiel to school since tatay is not around for an out-of-town Conference/Teambuilding. This is an opportunity to have quality time with my eldest.
2. If there's really no choice, you will be forced to go out of your comfort zone. I had the courage to drive tatay's car since the stickers we need to pass the short way going to Kuya Kiel's school are on it.
3. Had the chance to talk to Kuya's class adviser. It was unplanned. Kuya went straight to the gate and saw teacher passing the corridor so I smiled, she smiled then she took time to go to where I stand and approached me and said, "Welcome back po!" (she knew I was on business trip because I asked her for the schedule of Kuya's final exams prior to my trip to make sure that my trip will not fall on those dates, as if I have a power to move my trip if in case it falls on my son's final exam schedules, fortunately, it was not.) Teacher discussed that Kiel had a great improvement since I got back, when I was away, she noticed that Kuya was not that focused/concentrated with their lessons. She noticed the change when I got back and she even told me "Good job po!". "Iba po talaga pag nandyan ang mommy." (hehe I agree! :)
These are the reasons why my Monday is so great. This is a good start of this work week. We have lots of reasons to be thankful for everyday. God is so good all the time! :)
This will be a productive week, I claim it. :)
1. Day 1 for me to bring Kuya Kiel to school since tatay is not around for an out-of-town Conference/Teambuilding. This is an opportunity to have quality time with my eldest.
2. If there's really no choice, you will be forced to go out of your comfort zone. I had the courage to drive tatay's car since the stickers we need to pass the short way going to Kuya Kiel's school are on it.
3. Had the chance to talk to Kuya's class adviser. It was unplanned. Kuya went straight to the gate and saw teacher passing the corridor so I smiled, she smiled then she took time to go to where I stand and approached me and said, "Welcome back po!" (she knew I was on business trip because I asked her for the schedule of Kuya's final exams prior to my trip to make sure that my trip will not fall on those dates, as if I have a power to move my trip if in case it falls on my son's final exam schedules, fortunately, it was not.) Teacher discussed that Kiel had a great improvement since I got back, when I was away, she noticed that Kuya was not that focused/concentrated with their lessons. She noticed the change when I got back and she even told me "Good job po!". "Iba po talaga pag nandyan ang mommy." (hehe I agree! :)
These are the reasons why my Monday is so great. This is a good start of this work week. We have lots of reasons to be thankful for everyday. God is so good all the time! :)
This will be a productive week, I claim it. :)
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Surprise Blessings! (God is really good.)
Business Trip again. Away from my family. I love my job but there is really a downside. You cannot have the best of both worlds. Time management is the key, have quality time with your family and do your best in your career. Ask for God's guidance then, Voila! you'll have a wonderful life :)
When you travel, you experience so many things and that experience one way or another teaches you to grow smarter and braver.
In 2010, I had a business trip in Japan with Kaye, one of my officemates/friends. After our lunch, we decided to pass by a bookstore at the ground floor of the building where the office we report to is located. When we just entered the store, I didn't control myself from falling, it happened so fast. I had a swollen forehead. Suddenly, an ambulance came and a stretcher was pulled inside the room where the Store Manager/Sales Lady brought me. I was shocked that their emergency team was so fast and in just a matter of 5-10 minutes, surprise! They were there! I salute their emergency team. In the end, I didn't agree to bring me to the hospital as I was really ok and it didn't hurt much.
Fast forward, last night (January 20), at this hotel where I stay, I created a smoke, a big smoke!!! (Gosh!) I was about to deep fry the chicken so I can have my packed lunch tomorrow but the cooking didn't happen at all because of that big smoke. I let the pan heat with the cooking oil on it, while waiting, I was talking to my dear hubby then after that I talked with Sean, one of my teammates/friends, on the phone, to my surprise, the fire detector alarmed...then I put the phone down and Voila! the firemen came....Oh my! what an experience. I forgot the cooking oil....waaaahhhh
Thankful that I didn't fall asleep while waiting for the pan with cooking oil to heat, otherwise, (knock on wood) a serious accident may happen. Thank God I am safe. I apologized to other hotel guests that I caused some hassle that they need to get out of their rooms as an SOP. Sorry about that.
Lesson learned: I will dine out for lunch kesehodang madaming work. I'll find time to eat.
God is good all the time! :)
When you travel, you experience so many things and that experience one way or another teaches you to grow smarter and braver.
In 2010, I had a business trip in Japan with Kaye, one of my officemates/friends. After our lunch, we decided to pass by a bookstore at the ground floor of the building where the office we report to is located. When we just entered the store, I didn't control myself from falling, it happened so fast. I had a swollen forehead. Suddenly, an ambulance came and a stretcher was pulled inside the room where the Store Manager/Sales Lady brought me. I was shocked that their emergency team was so fast and in just a matter of 5-10 minutes, surprise! They were there! I salute their emergency team. In the end, I didn't agree to bring me to the hospital as I was really ok and it didn't hurt much.
Fast forward, last night (January 20), at this hotel where I stay, I created a smoke, a big smoke!!! (Gosh!) I was about to deep fry the chicken so I can have my packed lunch tomorrow but the cooking didn't happen at all because of that big smoke. I let the pan heat with the cooking oil on it, while waiting, I was talking to my dear hubby then after that I talked with Sean, one of my teammates/friends, on the phone, to my surprise, the fire detector alarmed...then I put the phone down and Voila! the firemen came....Oh my! what an experience. I forgot the cooking oil....waaaahhhh
Thankful that I didn't fall asleep while waiting for the pan with cooking oil to heat, otherwise, (knock on wood) a serious accident may happen. Thank God I am safe. I apologized to other hotel guests that I caused some hassle that they need to get out of their rooms as an SOP. Sorry about that.
Lesson learned: I will dine out for lunch kesehodang madaming work. I'll find time to eat.
God is good all the time! :)
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