The Joy of Being a Mother (that certain smile…that certain tear)

from my treasure chest of mommy moments memories… (8 years ago…)
That Certain Smile

I was away on official travel for two weeks and my family had been missing me a lot already. The only communications were two phone calls and a few emails. I came home from the airport quite late, and the three [...]

We’re a Dynasty (a blogging dynasty, that is)

I was tickled pink when I read J Angelo’s post this morning over at The J Spot (son of The D Spot).
Benj says over at the Philippine Blog Awards blog that the Racomas are a blogging dynasty.
Benj: Family blog? That’s like Racoma vs Deen! hehe. I wonder who comes out on top…

The-Jester-in-exile: you forgot the [...]

My Havaianas - A Tale of a Thousand Wonderful Steps

I have a vivid recollection of how I would berate one of the kids for spending a big amount of money on what I called “rubber slippers”, and how I have eaten my very own words two years after that.

P800+ (or about $16) on the average for a pair of rubber slippers? There must [...]

Calling, DOLE & DSWD (ABS CBN’s Palimos ng Pag-Ibig)

For a few days now, I have been catching some episodes of the TV series, Palimos ng Pag-Ibig (translated in English, something like Begging for Love) which my mom and our household helper watch before the news. As a backgrounder, Deither Ocampo (playing the role of Rodel) hires a babymaker, Kristine Hermosa (playing the role [...]

to Mikko, on your Confirmation Day

MIKKO (Gabriel Enrico Macarubbo), 13 years old, will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today at 4 pm at Don Bosco, Mandaluyong.

Mikko is the 2nd son of Bing, my best friend, and younger brother to Juris. He has personally chosen me to be his Ninang (godmother). Sharing ninanghood for Mikko is another friend, Bles Maca.

Dear Mikko,

You [...]

The Joy of Being a Mother (TLC–Tender Loving Care)

from my treasure chest of mommy moments memories…

TLC – tender loving care – a most basic need.

TLC is understanding, being patient, being thoughtful, giving oneself, going beyond, making one feel secure, caressing, touching, getting a message across, sharing, anticipating one’s needs, giving surprises, forgiving, and all other means, great or small, of loving which [...]

Happy Birthday, Best Friend BING

Today is the birthday of Bing, my best friend of 14 years. I am 6 years older than she is, but age has not come in the way of our friendship. We used to work in the same office and have been having lunch together for 14 years, everyday, except when one of us has [...]

My Apologies…and Thanks

4-1/2 months into blogging (I started on 8 November) and 63 posts thereafter, here am I apologizing to you, dear readers. As you can say, there were about 4 posts, for which I have been remiss in answering back your comments. I know I am not obliged to, but I really wanted to. I [...]

Max’s Power Breakfast - A Review

I have mentioned in an earlier post, Sweet Sixteen, that we would go to Max’s yesterday morning to try out their Power Breakfast line. I was given 10 free passes by Max’s PR agent, Press Inc. I gave 2 free passes to my neighbor who owns an internet cafe. My mom, myself and my [...]

Sweet Sixteen

&Today is Angela’s 16th birthday!

Happy Birthday Chato (as we fondly call her). Chato is child no. 5 of 7, and daughter no. 2 of 3. She is also a middle child (for me, any child between the eldest and youngest is a middle child).

Chato is independent, responsible and dependable. She has never been angry, she [...]

The Joy of Being a Mother (a series)

Annamanila, you inspired me with your Magnificent Mommy Moments, so I have opened my treasure chest of mommy moments memories, to share with our dear readers.

When Dolls Are Given a Bath, It Rains!

My 2 girls were then 8 and 6 years old (they are now 16 and 14).

“Mom, may we give our dolls a [...]

The Boys’ Gawad Kalinga House (A House of Laughter and Joy)

Son BA had to write an essay, “Why I Chose (name the person) to be included in Time Magazine’s 60 Years of Asian Heroes“. He is supposed to name a person who is not in the current list. He thought long and hard, I also thought long and hard. We looked at the list. [...]

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