It’s been interesting reading all these moms have been doing.

I’m sure lots of you have heard about Thursday Thirteen.

“The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!”

This week, Janice shares about her 4-year-old only child. How cute! And this is one in the list:
Listening to him pray to God. His prayers are so honest and simple. Almost every prayer he says begins with “Thank you God for my friends and family”– whether it is at meals, bedtime or whenever. (He came up with that line himself.)
So beautiful, right?

The other one is Kathryn’s mom. One of the reasons I put her link here is because her daughter, yes, Kathryn, just turned one year old the day before. I’m really certain that most parents just can’t wait for this moment to come. One year old baby… Oh.. no longer a baby. Just like what she said

And congratulations to Stephanie, 33-week-old pregnant, who’s been hectic since Hubby got sick. Sorry to hear that. Hope he recovers soon..
Happy birthday to you too, dear. Yes, Stephanie’s going to be 23 on 4th!

Have a great weekend all of you!!

Still about Britney. And her last-week-show-up in New York has grown into a big discussion.

Yeah, she came out with the new dark hair!

Well, I don’t know what else I should say about her after the never-ending issues in her life and family. Poor Mrs. Federline…

Some women feel sorry for her. One even said that if she could get back together with Justin, everything wouldn’t be the same. The world would be a better place, that’s what one lady said in one blog.

Another thing is about her pregnancy. I thought, and some others too, probably, a pregnant woman isn’t supposed to dye her hair. Oh, God. What’s the MATTER with her?

I think what Christina (A Mommy Story) and Jenny and Todd (IDontLikeYouInThatWay) wrote in their blog and site, along with the numerous comments, may represent what people say about Britney.

And about this hair dye issue, well, everyone may have different views. Despite all that, I think it’s best if we just check out what the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and WebMD state about it.

Well, Britney, I think I must thank you for this. You made me search over the Internet whether hair dye is really good for pregnant women or not .

Music is good for the brain and it has great benefits for your kids.

Music cheers them up, develops their art skill, and enhances their language ability.

You may not believe that music can also help your kids to learn math.

Furthermore, not only does music improve social skill, but it also develops children’s self-confidence.

And what DoctorMama did is a remarkable effort. Her little boy looks awesome with his new guitar.

It giggles me when I read her last sentence: I think he must already know the secret: the guy with the guitar can always get girls, even if he sucks at playing it.

When she started her kindergarten, Olivia was being the most shy little girl. Well, some kids also didn’t leave the mother but there were also those who were very brave and enjoying their time in the class without looking back to check if mommy was around.

I was allowed to accompany her only for two days. The teacher said that her problem was only being shy, not being scared. So, it could be solved a lot sooner.

The night before the third day, I talked to her, right before she slept.

“Well, you’re supposed to be a big girl now…”

“I am,” she said loudly.

“Not yet…you’re a half big girl.”

“But I am…”

“No, you’re not…you’ll be a big girl soon, anyway, only if…” I halted.

“Only if what, Mom?”

“Only if you can walk into your class tomorrow, by yourself…”

“I can.”

“I’m not sure.”

“You’ll see…I’ll be a big girl! Tomorrow, you’ll see I am.”

“Well, prove it…”

I know…I was manipulating my daughter.

But, only because I want the best for her. And, I only did it because I knew it was the right time to help her be more independent to me. I knew she could do it and I challenged her.

Just like PHAT Mommy with her son, Luke. She waited until she felt the time was right. People told her to cut the cord, that he needed to be “away” from her. But, she only did it when the time was right.

Just follow your heart with this one. Mom knows best! Good luck!

On my kids’ birthday, somehow, the moment of their birth process is always filling my eyes. Like a movie, it keeps playing and I watch it intensely.

I remember how Olivia cried so loud, how small Jerome when he was given to me, still covered with blood.

It’s nice to take a moment to let all the feeling back again. Trust me, you won’t even remember the pain. You’ll feel nothing but happiness.

Apparently, most moms feel the same. Just like Addie on her daughter’s birthday and Mamacita on her son’s.

Kids are home, the sun shines brightly.

What have you planned for this summer?

For me, I’d like to spend as much time with my kids swimming. I love swimming and doing that with the kids will add more fun in it.

Reading, oh…you know what I pictured when I was little? A family in a cozy living room, in a warm summer breeze, all reading their books. The mommy with a drama story, daddy with an IT book, kids with their kiddy books.

Tanning. We need that! It’s fun to see my skin a bit colorful.

Ever heard about Thursday Thirteen? Kimba has just written hers, it’s about summer. Thirteen things she’s going to do this summer.