Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 8th, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
I’m feeling tired and stressed today. Workload is heavy and schedules are hectic. I just want to shout out a heartfelt congratulations to moms all over the world who are going through the same thing…
That we are breadwinners and mothers at the same time means that we have less time for ourselves, but we know that it’s for a good cause and so we continue at it…
Thank you to all the women that have inspired me by writing about their experiences in their blogs. Kudos to all and More Power!
Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 7th, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
I was always very vocal about my views on choosing to be a mom. Almost equally vocal in expressing my fear of it when I didn’t know any better. Hence, in debates between women who think motherhood is great and those who do not, I always managed to offer my insightful 2 cents on any issue that may be discussed. Except for one statement, which shut me up (because of shock):
“I don’t want motherhood because I don ‘t want to be ugly.”
Did vanity ever cross my mind when I saw the 2 lines on my preggy kit? Not at all, because I was too wrapped up in happiness. But I remember worrying a bit when I was 5 months big and a friend who is already a mother of two sent me a bottle of stretch mark cream, along with the note: “it won’t be easy but you can prevent stretch marks if you start early.”
For me, birth scars and stretch marks are like battle scars earned by women who braved the vocation that a lot of other women are so afraid of. However, it doesn’t hurt to find some ways to maintain a nice skin, does it?
A product on review right now at Diva’s blog is revitol stretch mark cream. It’s a very promising way to eliminate the vanity-influenced excuse for not being a mom. There will always be products available to help women cope with these superficial things. The reason of “ugly” should never be hindrance for a woman to take on the challenge that will put her in the ranks of the sublime.
Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 6th, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
In 2006, when my best friend Carol and her then fiancee Kirt announced their plans to marry by the end of next year, I was ecstatic! But I did not really dwell much on my personal preparations for that event (I was designated as the Matron of Honor) because it was so far off. During the year, however, I sort of forgot which month they planned to wed, as I did not save the date on my calendar.
To save yourself from the embarrassment of having to admit that you forgot all about the important event, you can use some magnetic cards as reminders to tell you that indeed, time flies by, and the special occasion is finally here.
It may be just a card with magnets attached that you can place on the face of your refrigerator to you, but to the person whose special occasion you are celebrating, it means the world that you remembered to prepare for (and attend) the event.
Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 6th, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
It’s close to summer here in the Philippines and I have a dilemma. How does someone who refuses to wear contact lenses look rad wearing summer eye wear without sacrificing sight? See, contacts hurt my eye. The only option I used to have was to wear my fashionable eye wear and then switch to my prescription glasses when it’s time to read something (like a menu). Can you imagine how tedious that is?
Anyway, i found a site that sells really great looking but functional prescription eye wear over the internet. One of the great things about it is the price
Great Discovery: Zenni Optical
Best Thing Found: Zenni Optical
Zenni Optical $8 Rx Glasses
Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 3rd, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
A person transforms into an icon of goodness when she becomes a parent. Nothing is more noble than just devoting your whole life to caring for a child. However, some of us have not always been saints. I am one of these people.
As parents, we have the obligation to teach our kids what’s right and wrong; what’s ethical and what’s not. But what if they find out in the future about our misadventures. Some tactless relatives might just volunteer to tell him.
“Your mom used to drink and party. She went crazy falling for the wrong guys and sunk in depression for a while.”
How can someone defend herself from her child’s judgement? Will my child love me enough to forgive me? Will I still be able to teach him not to drink excessively or go out with seedy individuals if he knew that I did exactly those when I was his age?
I chanced upon a soap opera where a mother was tearfully telling her daughter: “if I could only live my life over, I’d do it. Just so you won’t disapprove of how I lived my life”. I found the scene so unrealistic that time, but not so much now.
I have never apologized for my past behavior, but now I think I might have to. To him.
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Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 3rd, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
Simply choosing a design for my own furniture used to be so easy. When I find something functional, and it looks moderately pretty, I buy it. When it comes to choosing the right furniture for AJ, however, I am more discerning. The fact that he cannot fully express the exact source of his discomfort yet drives me to choose well. Right now, a good sleeping habit is what he needs to grow faster, and I will not compromise that by buying a crib that is less than functional.
There are a lot of factors to consider in choosing kids’ bedroom furniture. These include the design, the size, the safety and structure of the furniture. I also have to consider the price. Buying things for my baby’s comfort is always pleasant if the price of the item matches its quality.
Browsing through different designs, i found that i prefer wooden children’s furniture because they are aesthetically pleasing. I was pleasantly surprised to note that color selections for nursery furnitures are diverse and some are even in the deep shade of brown that I love.
Another piece of furniture I must consider is a desk where we may place our son’s growing collection of books. A high quality kids’ desk is definitely another good investment, as he can use it in the future.
Posted by Mommy Woobie on February 1st, 2008 in Mommy Thoughts
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