A Girl’s Notebook :)

I, Daisy and Ime were very happy when we learned that our dear friend Pinky is going to have a baby! It is true what they say about babies being the bundle of joy to every family. We haven’t seen Pinky for a long time and she said that she is due on the 3rd week of January.  Well, it would be very soon!!! We are planning to visit her one of this days and I bet that Pinky got already some modern furniture for her baby.

I remember when I learned that I was carrying a baby. It was mixed emotions, then! I was happy and excited to have a baby, but scared that I may not be able to be a good mother. Well, my mother played a big role to what I become. I may say that so far, I have been a good mother to my little girl.

We are still yet to set a date as to when we will pay her a visit. I am really excited to see her. She said that she really gained weight.

I just hope and pray that Pinky would have a safe delivery and that she would deliver a healthy baby. God bless them! We’ll see her soon.

Ciao!

The way of man is forward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right. (Proverbs 21:8)

Lord, I want to have pure thought and a pure heart. Only with You is this possible. On my own I’m full of wickedness. This is not what I want my children to see; I want them to see a mother who has a heart and mind like Jesus.

Some days, when I feel like I’m experiencing a spiritual high, it’s easy to think pure and upright thoughts and to walk in Your ways. On days when I’m having spiritual struggles, my thoughts become full of discouragement and frustration, and that invades my actions and attitudes.

I don’t like to be so controlled by emotions, Father. Please give me the strength to be pure in every situation.

(From: Prayers and Promises for Mothers)

Ciao!

My mother celebrated her 56th birthday last October 6. As a birthday present, she asked for a pair of sandals. I told her to prepare herself and we’ll go to the mall. Well, this happened about 2 Saturdays ago. Since it was my off from work, I decided to take her to the mall. It was the right timing, too because, I just received then my salary.

She was able to pick a nice pair of sandals. I also bought my daughter and my youngest sister a pair of slippers. After paying to the cashier, my mother told me if we could go to home center of the mall. We went to the lower ground of the mall, and she looked at different Christmas decors available already. She loves the color green very much and she admired one of the white Christmas trees on display with green accents and decors.

She picked two sets of Christmas lights and headed to the counter. Then, we continue strolling around the mall and I bought some thread for my cross-stitch projects and of course, new books.

We ate at Aunt Anne Pretzels, for a change. On our way home my mother told me that in spite of many hardships in life and in spite of  being very hardheaded at times, she said that I am still blessed and more fortunate than many people are. I know where my mother comment is going. Recently, I learned that my father’s sister used my money to pay for her niece debt. She told me that my cousin would be in big trouble if she would not help her. I was really mad because I am earning it for my daughter’s schooling. It made me more upset that after my aunt paid my cousin’s loan, my cousin would not do anything to pay that money back. I was forced to text them and really made them feel that I am angry. Then my aunt told me that they have no means to pay my money back, besides, I will still be able to earn it back. Oh, I really felt bad about it.

Then my mother told me to just forget about it. It was just money. It may cost a lot but there are a lot of money out there. Besides, I am truly blessed and all I need to do is to count my blessings to make me feel better.

She’s right. In spite of all my shortcomings and sins, God continues to bless me and my family. Well, my date with my mother was very enjoyable and meaningful. My mother is really one of a kind, she’s one of the best mothers in the world.

Ciao!

Today, a very special person in my life is celebrating her birthday. Happy birthday Mama. My mother is a very kind, patient, understanding, forgiving and dear mother to us. She is not a college diploma holder, but she holds the highest profession in the land…being a mother.

She has been there through all my joys and pains. I know she was hurt when I was hurt. If only she could take the pain away from my heart then she would. She is our strength through all life’s challenges. Even if I am a mother now, she continue to be loving mother not only to me but to my baby as well.

Mama and Antoinette

Well, as I work on my blog, I know that she is preparing our food for lunch. My sister bought her a cake. Hmmm, I don’t have a special gift for her because I always give her presents even if it’s not her birthday. Well, she asked me to replace our water faucet with something like Kohler faucet. I told her that when we build our own house then probably we can have one of those branded faucets. She said that it will be much enjoyable to work on the sink with those kinds of brands. Hehehe!!!

Anyway, as she celerates her birthday today, I pray to God that she will be blessed with good health and long life. That God would always keep her from harm. Because, we really cannot afford to lose her.

We love you very much, Ma!

Ciao!

Yesterday I went to Roinsons Galleria to deposit my payment through BDO. Since, I am there already, I cant help myself from going to one Bestsellers which is located on the 4th floor of the mall. It is where I bought most of my books. As I checked on those which are on sale, I found a very interesting book. It is aout prayers and promises for mothers by Rachel Quillin and Nancy J. Farrier. I scan through its pages and I fell inlove with it. It has Bible passages and prayers specifically written for mothers who are struggling through different difficulties.

Well, as a mother I have many things to surrender to God. Being a mother is the most priceless profession ever. You need to be many persons rolled into one.

I’d like to share one of the passages in there about children. I am very grateful to God for giving me such a wonderful daughter. I know that all the mothers out there, would share the same feeling as I do.

CHERISHING CHILDREN

“We were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children.” 1 Thessalonians 2:7

As I sit here watching my little ones quietly and happily playing with their toys, my heart sings with the love I have for them. I want to pick them up and draw them close. When they’re tearing through the house at breakneck speed, I still love them, but catching them for a hug would be difficult. Being gentle when they break something in their haste is also easier said than done.

Father, You have me my children to cherish, and that includes being gentle with them. I do treasure them, Lord, so help me to impart Your gentleness to them. Help me draw them close when that’s needed and to become involved in their play when that would be better. Mold me into the mother they need.

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Ciao!

Well, she’s my bestfriend’s youngest child. She was born through C-section last July 1, 2009. I just can’t help posting her picture with her kuya David because I am really happy to see her. Imagine, she’s 7.9 punds! I told her mother Daisy that she looks more than a month old already, yet she’s only 1 week old today!

Tita Anette (and hopefully with ate Antoinette and Tito Tata) will visit you and mommy soon. So, hope to see you then. Be a good girl to mommy and daddy. Kuya David, be a loving and caring kuya, okay.

Rhaine Danielle and Ron David

Daisy, her mother, is not only my bestfriend but a dear sister, too. Hope to see you soon.

Ciao!

I received a text message yesterday from my best friend Daisy and she told me that she gave birth to a bouncing baby girl through C-Section. She is really a bouncing baby girl for she weighs 7.9 pounds!

Well, congratulation bes and I will visit you soon with your relyenong bangus!!!

Ciao!

I wasn’t able to go to work yesterday because of severe stomachache. Well, I started feeling uneasy since Sunday evening but I didn’t pay much attention to it. I thought that I would feel better the following day. I did get up early yesterday and dress up getting ready to go to work. But then, my tummy started to ache and I couldn’t bear it. I took my medicine and sent a text message to my colleague to inform my team that I will not be able to report for work. I went back to bed to take some rest and laid beside my little girl. As I gazed at my little princess, I thought of all the hardships and sacrifices I am doing. I’d been working so hard to give her a convenient life, to buy her toys and clothes, save money for her education and a lot more. But then, I realized that I haven’t spend much time with her.

Though we see each other everyday, I know that I we’re not spending “quality time” with each other lately. I have been busy and exhausted at work, so, when I arrive home, what I wanted to do is to sleep and rest. We haven’t play Barbie in a while. Sometimes, she will sit beside me with her laptop and will ask me to study with her. I get so lazy at times that I asked her to just study with her titas.

I have not been a good mommy lately. So then yesterday I decided to spend quality time with her. I woke up at around 9AM still not feeling well but can manage to move around. I ate breakfast and I told my mother that I’ll be the one to bath her. Then, we ate lunch together and we spent the rest of the afternoon lying on our bed just chatting. We took a nap for 3 hours and then ate our snacks and then played with her laptop.

It has been a nice day for me. I was able to take a rest from work’s stressful activities and I was able to spend wonderful time with my daughter. Something that money cannot buy.

Ciao! :) 

According to wikipedia, the celebration of Mother’s Day was holiday created by Anna Jarvis and it’s now being celebrated across the globe and on various days. It complements Father’s Day, the celebration honoring fathers.

But more countries celebrate Mother’s day on the second Sunday of May. Today is Mother’s day and I would like to greet all the mothers in the world a Happy Mother’s Day.

When I woke up this morning, I uttered a little prayer and greeted Mama Mary a Happy Mother’s Day. Before I leave the house for work, I kissed my mom and said Happy Mother’s Day. Well, she greeted me too. I always pray to God to keep bless my mother with good health and a long life.

When I became a mother, I appreciated my own mother the more. We should always love and respect our mother. I will be bringing home a cake for her later on as a gift for all loving and taking care of us, her children. And for all the sacrifices she did for our family.

My daughter and I had a “date” last Wednesday. We went to Robinson’s Galleria to do grocery shopping and to spend sometime with each other. We took a jeep going to the mall. On our way there, Nonet noticed the high-rise steel buildings along Ortigas Avenue. She once asked how those structures were build. Well, I tried to explain to her in the simplest way I can, how those buildings rise up from the ground.

Hopefully, she understood it. When I asked her if she wanted to build one of those someday, she just replied with a smile.

As a mother, I have always wanted the best for my daughter. I always tell my friends that if only I can spare her from all pains and hardships, then I would do it. But, I will be a bad and selfish mother if I do that.

I pray that God will continue to bless me with a stable job and good health. I hope I’d be around until my little girl can stand on her own. Can take of herself and can live even without mommy around.

Ciao!

I attended our band practice yesterday in preparation for our company’s Christmas party. After the practice, I decided to take MRT going home. I need to drop by a supermarket to buy milk for my daughter. When I get off the MRT, I found a man holding a young boy in his arms. The boy has hydrocephalus. He’s too skinny yet he has a big head. There is a little bag infront of them for donations.

I was really moved with what I saw. Then, I came to realize that our society is very sick. I really don’t know how the government will act on this. I don’t know if they even think about these people. I just shook my head thinking how corrupt our government is. I cannot take my mind out of it. I am not sure if the father have asked the help of DSWD or other organizations for help. 

It’s really sad to think that while all these goverment officials spend the country’s money for their trip and luxuries, a lot of people, escpecially children are suffering from illness, hunger and poverty. I don’t know if these politicians even think of these children and of the people who voted for them, in hope that they will be good and honest leaders.

It’s always in the news, when activists file impeachment cases against the president. Sometimes, I don’t understand why they keep on doing that. But seeing that man with his son, made me realize how ill our leaders are. Everyday, when they report for work I know that they can see these children on the street. Oh yes there are orphanage and DSWD(Department of Social Welfare Development) are working on it and there are a lot of non-government organizations who care about the sick, the aged the abondoned children. But then the goverment should allocate enough budget for this.

I just really felt bad about it.

It was my rest day from work last Wednesday and Thursday. Instead of watching DVD, I decided to arrange Nonet’s toys. She loves animals. That is why Madagascar: Escape to Africa becomes her favorite. Therefore, I decided to collect the animal figures that come with a McDonald’s Happy Meal. There are eight of them to be collected and she has five already. I asked my sister and cousins to buy the other three.

She would like it placed near our DVD player but it would not fit in there. I noticed that the table where our TV and DVD are on is already old. Well, maybe a new one from the tv stands I’ve seen from a furniture shop near our place would do the trick.

So that her Madasgascar toys can do some “move it move it” as my daughter plays with them.