Mommy ni Five n' Six

My family is my life. Especially my kids. Like most moms say, I will do everything for my children. At the age of twenty, I gave birth to my eldest, Five. I have no any idea about being a mother at that time, aside from I need to feed and take good care of my son. Thanks goodness to my mom, for  the one on one hands-on training she gave me. I am so lucky I have her at my side and guided me on my first ever mom life experience. Just like other new moms, I have struggled doing what's right and be aware of the no no's. Everything is new. So much failures and self doubt. I failed to breastfeed my son. I don't have enough knowledge about breastfeeding that time as well as a support team. But still, it doesn't mean I was a bad mom, right? I did everything I can to become the best mom for my son. Each day is all about learning and practicing all about motherhood. I am so proud, I was present during those first crawl, first word, first steps, and with his every miles...

This year's Holy Week here in Metro Manila is the one that made me feel like I am reborn. For after so many years I successfully took the courage to talk to a priest and made a confession heart to heart. I talk to God every night before I sleep, silently. I thank Him for all the blessings we have and for my family's good health and safety, but most importantly, for forgiveness. But I know, a confession with a priest is better. My eldest joined his school's event for their level's first confession and communion. We attend Sunday mass, and he's keep asking me why I am not having a communion. I explained to him that I do not deserve to receive the body of Christ. I told him many times that I must make a confession first. That is why I decided to do it before the Holy Week. I was also able to attend the Last Seven Words during the Good Friday and heard life sharings from different people. Their story moved me. It was my first time and it did a great impact to...

My son and his classmates in our church's art workshop is part of the presentation during The Seven Last Words. It is his first time to join the workshop and so his first time to participate in this event. It is also my first time to attend this here in Metro Manila. I remember, in our province, during Good Friday, a mass is being celebrated and then followed by a long procession with Saints' statues. Today, I have witnessed some life sharings following each of the Seven Last Words. Each have moved me. Each has impact. Each has lessons and realization. Each one of us had been through and some still faces challenges in life. Some of us might be in the thought of giving up. Or worst feel neglected by God and feel mad at Him. Maybe some of us did questioned Him for all those hard things you have in life. But even Jesus asked Him that. It is part of the Seven Last Words of Jesus. After the life sharings, I got one realization. I am not being neglected by God. That he s...

As a part of Holy Week tradition, Catholics are encouraged to practice "no meat" meals every Friday after the Ash Wednesday. That means no chicken, pork, and beef. So here's my Adobong Bangus recipe. Hope you'll like it. Ingredients: 1 whole bangus (clean and cut) 2 tbsp cooking oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 cups water 1/8 cup vinegar 5 tsp sugar 3-4 pcs Bay leaves 1 tsp whole pepper corn 1 tsp black pepper 1 pc medium onion (Chopped) 1/2 - 1 whole garlic. (Chopped) (Every Adobo's secret = lots of garlic. Procedure: 1. Marinate the fish (bangus/milkfish) in soy sauce, garlic (half of what you have prepared), black pepper for 10-15 minutes. 2. Saute the remaining garlic and the onion. 3. Pour in the marinade. Then put the fish. 4. Add water and bring it to boil for 20 minutes. 5. Add the whole pepper corn, bay leaves, and the vinegar. 6. Lastly, add the sugar. *Note: You may double the ingredients if you want your adobo be more saucy. You m...

Five, my eldest started schooling when he was 3 years old. He already know the basic colors, shapes, and the alphabet before he entered school. The teacher was really amazed of him. From Day Care up to Grade 3, he is always at the class' Top 2 or 3. He is such a competitive pupil. He loves to join to every event they have in school. Especially in Science and Arts. He really is fond of everything about Arts. I love how dedicated he is in his studies. I am so proud of him. I see myself in him. I was also an achiever during my elementary days. Without the help of anyone. I received awards yearly. That is why, as a mom. I did everything to help him and guide him. I thought that making him focus with his studies and spending both our time reading his textbooks is the best thing I could do to help him. But I have noticed, it caused us both so much stress. We review his lessons every day. I make him a test weekly. Things became harder when I gave birth to her little sister. ...

When I was a kid. I am always longing for my mom. For her hugs, kisses, presence.. She has been an OFW for so many years. I can even count the moments we have. But.. My mom tried to buy me each princes doll I love. She tried to grant every wishes I had. But since she was all alone providing for our needs, she failed. I feel so disappointed with her. I grew up without her and accepted our situation. I even never expected the time she decided to stay and take care of me. We both struggled for the adjustment we need to do. I felt like I am with a stranger. I made myself busy with my work. Years passed and I had a family of my own. I became a mom. Everything changed. I clearly can understand everything my mom went through just to make me happy and her effort to give me a comfortable life. I am now in my Mom's Shoes. Sleepless nights. Mom 24/7. Never ending chores. Responsibilities. Thinking about my kids all the time. Selfless. This is what every girl needs to be ready...

Since my little girl started to watch Disney Princesses movies, everything in her imagination is about her being a princess. Of course, Mom's the Queen, Paps is the King, and Kuya is the Prince. She sleeps in pajamas but still has a crown on her head 😉 Are we annoyed? Nope. We enjoy it too. We love how she sings like Mulan. How she turns gracefully like Belle. Her favorite? Either Princess Ana or Rapunzel. Hmm.. Not quite sure about that. But she loves every princess she knows. Even the little Vanellope in Wreck It Ralph 👍 We sing every soundtrack. We watch the movies all over again and again. We portray each character whenever the little girl wishes us to. Story telling when it's bedtime. And more. When I was a kid, I was into princesses too. Who's not, right? Every little girl wishes to be like Cinderella, or Snow White, or Jasmin and ride the magic carpet. I dreamed wearing those beautiful gowns and shoes too. I dreamed living in a castle. I dreamed I w...