Heaven In Your Arms

Cuddling with my sweet girl is one of my favorite things to do.  From my experience, I can say that Having a boy is different from having a girl in some ways. With girls, you get to dress them up, style them, do “girly” stuff/play together. They are usually mellow than the boys. It is true for me  so I am more “relaxed” with her. They are such darlings and very sweet especially to their daddies. Mine is definitely a daddy’s girl!

With my son, I usually need to keep up with his energy, with his inquisitive mind, with his talking and moving around. He seems more dependent than his little sister.  Calls my attention all the time. I guess he is a mommy’s boy. Although now that he is turning 7, I notice that we argue a lot. He is really challenging my patience. He is strong willed and … He is just growing fast. And yes, before I realize it, my baby girl will be too.

I notice I am starting to have strands of white hair. Found two strands recently! Being a parent can be so hard! I am not complaining, but just expressing. It is really exhausting but rewarding too (mixed emotions – driving me crazy). It is a big responsibility raising children. We are responsible for their well being, to provide them with their needs not just material but emotional, intellectual, spiritual and others. It is truly a mission to raise human beings who can thrive in this difficult and yet wonderful life, who will be happy, successful, and kindhearted people. May God bless and help each parent on earth!

I have a long way to go. For now, while they are little, I will have to enjoy the moments cuddling with them! Heaven is here 💕

Mommy Says

When she was still conceiving the baby, she felt all the signs of being pregnant. It was really uncomfortable. A lot of things going on inside and outside her. Hormones, mood swings, bigger appetite, bigger body,  nauseous all the time, can’t eat or drink some food, can’t sleep well, itchy tummy, itchy body, swollen feet, aching backs….

Then she says, “Oh, I can’t wait for my baby to be born!”

When the baby was born, it was a different challenge. A lot of adjustments, first time for everything as a parent, learning new things about the baby, spending majority of her time caring for the infant, sleepless nights…

Then she says, “Oh, I can’t wait for my baby to be bigger. A toddler sounds fun.”

When her baby became a toddler, it was physically challenging. Mommy had to run after the baby. Toddler is very active and so as the mom. She should be. She had to make sure her baby is safe all the time.

Then she says “Oh I can’t wait for my baby to start school.”

The child started going to school. The mom felt much better and more relaxed. Until there were different challenges. She needed to focus on teaching her child especially independence, discipline, and other things. Her baby is growing fast. She needed to make sure he grows up to be a well rounded person who can survive and thrive in life.

The child went to grade school, to high school, then eventually her child left for College. More and more, the mommy felt she was losing her child. The child became an adult, all grown up and more independent. He was creating his own life, his own future. He was ready to soar high.

Later on, her child had to marry. This is it. This is his own life. The mommy was thinking. Time quickly passed by. What else was there for her? She is done with her job. More time for herself. More time alone with her husband. More time to reminisce the past.

Then she says, “Oh I miss my child. I wish he is still a baby….”

Inspired by a tiring day. by demanding children. Dedicated to my children.

A Mother’s Heart

My flesh and blood.

Extensions of me.

My gifts from heaven. I will love and protect you all the days of my life.

I will treasure, cherish every moment that I am with you, seeing you grow each day, each year, reaching for your milestones.

When the day comes that you can soar high on your own, I will surely be there behind you. My love will always see you through. I pray that God will grant me and your father a life long enough to see you have your own families. How I would love to play with my grandchildren and tell them stories about you!

 I pray that you will turn out to be brave, strong, and resilient. You can face anything that comes your way and you will never lose hope. Learn how to meditate and discover the laws of life/nature. This will help you cope up in life.

I pray that you will find your passion, and that you will be successful in whatever path you choose.

I pray that you will always be kind and compassionate. With your success, I hope that you will extend your hands helping out those who are in need.

I pray that you will find your true love, someone who will constantly be with you on your journey.

I pray that you will live a life full of love and laughter. May you realize that to live is a gift. Each day, never forget to thank God for a good night sleep and for giving you another day to see the day and be with your loved ones.

I pray that for the rest of your lives, you will feel mommy’s love.