A Momma's Life

It's hard to put in words exactly what being a mom means to me.  Being a mom means being strong and weak at the same time.  As a mom, there are instances when I put on a strong facade when deep inside I am so achingly vulnerable.  Being a mom is a constant struggle between being hopeful and fearful.  I try my best to be hopeful that all things will go well for my child, but there are times I can't help but worry that this world may not be a good place for her to grow up in.  Being a mom means learning about kindness, compassion, and patience all over again every single day. Most of the time, being a moms means being dog-tired but happy.   Last but not the least, being a mom is a GIFT and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Feels like yesterday when Arya was inside my tummy. In a few days, she's turning 2. Time indeed flies.  And I realized, this could not be truer, when I became a mom. To Arya,   It is amazing how your features and physical attributes have evolved over the 24 months.  I am always in awe of the changes you undergo.  I am thankful to you beyond words for giving me the gift of motherhood.  I love you forever, my little one. Eventhough you test my patience, and has become a little naughtier, at your beauty I will always marvel.  Even though, you try to push me to my limits, and you choose Daddy over me, I will still choose you over and over again.  I love how smart you have become- and I knew from the start you'll be witty just like your dad (or is it Momma?).  Thank you for flashing your lovely smile when you wake up in the morning.  And for being the sweetest when it's just the two of us together.  I'm sorry if I feel pressured when you don't behave as expected wh

Pigeon has been one of our favorite brands since Arya was born.  If you check one of my blog entries in 2015, you'll see my purchase included a lot of Pigeon products.   Among our must-haves is their baby wipes.  One time,  a friend gave us a pack of baby wipes from a different brand.  I found it too sticky, so I decided I would use it on my skin instead of Arya's.   What I like about Pigeon is that Arya has been "hiyang" to it.  And I think that we mommas should stick to our tried-and-tested brand, instead of experimenting especially when it involves our babies. How about you, Mommas?  Hope you can also share your favorite brands.   I'd love to hear about it.  

"Creative play was never lost - perhaps drowned in the digital sea - but has always been around. We just need the right medium. We provide the flint, you do the play." I was never crafty and I don't consider myself creative, either.  I always wished I was both.   As a mom, I would like to encourage creative play for my child.   I think  one of our jobs as parents is to help our kids fulfill their creative potential.   I really wish Arya would grow up creative.  I believe that being creative and thinking out of the box will make you go places.  Creativity is crucial to success. Good thing there are products like Oli's Box Ship. It is a subscription box that offers a surprise theme every month.  Being a busy mom, I don't have the luxury to scout for  crafting materials and activities for my little one.  I know there are available resources online on arts and crafts; but with so many errands and business admin stuff to do, moms like me could use something that