It's back to school time yet I was stranded at home. My son got sick and I have to attend to him. Hubby cannot attend to both of them all day long because my little girl is not feeling well too. She got a persistent cough but good thing she throws the phlegm out by throwing up. I might be absent but i cannot just simply ignore my baby's condition. When my little boy isn't feeling well, he wants to be cuddled always. And that's exactly what we did yesterday, a mother and son cuddling moments!

As a wife, I did a lot of lapses in 2013. As a Mom, I may have a satisfactory rating but still, I can feel that what I did in 2013 isn't worth commendable. Hubby and I disagree much on a lot of things. That was the year that I almost didn't recognize myself. I am not really sure if that was still part of our adjustment period. We are now on our third year and yet it seems like we barely know each other. Anyhow, I am still thankful that our fight really didn't last for long. I am the tiger and he is the silent prey/predator LOL. Oh well, honestly, I am looking forward to a harmonious life together and hopefully I could make it.

Annually,we do have a Family Dedication in our church where all families are rededicated back to God. You will really feel being renewed and it's a good year to start. In January 2011, it was just Hubby and me. In 2012, we have our first born already and this year, we have our second baby. I do believe that as the members of my family increases, so does God's blessings. Amen

They said family time is a quality time. I may not have that much in life for now, I may have a limited resources so far but I don't want to deprive my family from having a family time outside our home. Indeed, it is quite difficult to budget my income considering the growing needs of my babies yet I do not see it as a hindrance. As a Mom of two, I learn how to make both ends meet. It's a God-given wisdom I guess. If I will do the trial and balance of my expenses against my income, it's over drop, I mean, negative. But hey, life should be enjoyed. Once, twice at least I get to treat my family with a sumptuous meal somewhere else. So, along with our two babies, Hubby and I have Mang Inasal for lunch today. After buying my baby's needs, we chill for awhile with 1L ice cream at Gaisano Mall's Cool Zone. It was simple, yet it means a lot. For us couple, we really need such a time like this. As for me, bonding with my family is a worthwhile experience. I envy those family who get to have a family vacation during summer or holidays. I do not have that kind of luxury yet but I know someday we will and I will do it not because of envy, but because it is just the best thing to do.

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TGIF! But wait, I still have a lot of pending school activities. More workbooks to check, as well as blogs and blogs! LOL. On Monday, or rather NEXT WEEK, it's going to be a busy week for me. Well, I should worry less about it. Since I am now into 'building a better future' I woke up as early as 3:30AM, oops, actually it was my hubby who woke me up. I set my alarm at 4AM yet I just cannot waste another time anymore. When I got there, I thought I was the first but absolutely I was wrong. My hubby already told me that people started to fall in line for the priority number as early as 10PM on previous night. Gee, I can't imagine myself doing so. Anyway, after waiting for at most 4 hours, I was just given an appointment slip that will be scheduled on Tuesday. 

In the afternoon, I went to COMELEC to inquire about new Voter's ID with change status but according to them, I need to register again for the change status which means I still have to use my old voter's ID and will just support it with my Marriage Certificate. Before I went home I realized I need to have my toe nails done. I don't want to go back to my class with a chipped nails :-D

Anyway, looking forward to a better me! I claim it to God!

In my effort to start my year really really right, I finally started doing the things that I should have done in 2013. I am in the business of realigning my priorities in life. I know God is with me, the wisdom came from Him. 

Anyway, I got this from a friend's FB Wall and I can truly relate much with it...

Indeed there are things in our life that we used to take for granted. We only realize its importance when we are at the middle of predicament. Thus I often asked myself with this: Do I really have to go through hardship first before I will make my move? I know this is such a great leap of faith and I am trusting God that He will be with me throughout the way. 

First time to celebrate New Year without my immediate family. My Mom went to Bohol, and the three of us (my brother and his family and my other brother's family) welcome 2014 in our respective homes. As for me, I didn't cook anything and don't bother to ask me why LOL. What we had in our Media Noche is a lechon manok, liempo, chiffon cake, ice cream, bread and soft drinks. My brother dropped by and gave me macaroni salad and spaghetti. Unlike last Christmas where we are all together, welcoming new year by ourselves isn't that fun. Indeed, it made me realized that a motherless occasion isn't that cool after all. My Mom might probably spend her next Christmas in Winter Wonderland. I will surely miss her. That made me think that the reason why she wanted us all to be together in celebrating Christmas eve was because she will be leaving soon for USA where my little sister is eagerly waiting for her.

By the way, upon mentioning Bohol, I remember how devastated Boholanons were in some part of Bohol when their place was shaken with higher magnitude earthquake. And now as 2014 comes, a breaking news was spread that another earthquake with 5.5 magnitude hits Ilocos. Oh God spare us.

Maybe the best thing we can do is to pray harder. Let us not believe in predictions, fearless forecast made by fearless astrologer about any tragedy that our country will be facing. Let us learn how to condemn all those negative predictions. In Jesus' name!

We may welcome 2014 with a blast but such blast should be in the form of progress and development among us.

Cheers to a fully recovered Philippines!