Check out the above picture and the phrase. I love the idea!
Archive for April, 2007
Advice for Your Children
Monday, April 30th, 2007Hated by Your Own Children?
Friday, April 27th, 2007I cannot imagine how it feels like. My baby boy hates me? OMG, I might die out of stress.
But then, I found the phrase on the above picture. I gave it some thought. And I discussed it with Naeva.
According to her, the phrase is in a way correct. Sometimes, as a parent, you need to make decisions that your children dislike although it’s for their best.
As a result, your children might say things you don’t like such as:
- “I hate you.”
- “It’s not fair.”
- “I don’t like you!”
- And many more.
Such words can make you very very sad, although you know they didn’t really mean it. As kids, they copycat what they see from the TV, maybe, or from their friends. They don’t really understand the concept of hatred.
So, don’t overreact. Let them alone for a while. And, when you think they are calm enough, try to talk to them. Explain the situation. And end it with a big big hug.
Thursday 13 – 13 Phrases
Thursday, April 26th, 2007Here are 13 phrases/words my husband and I use to keep our marriage a beautiful one (which make us happy parents for our kids 
)
- Me to him: “Oh honey, you look cute today…” *said this when he wore his very old pajama…he didn’t actually look so cute but since he loved that pajama so much, I wanted to make him happy, a white lie, it was!*
- Me to him: “Great breakfast!” *Olivia my dear almost said something but I shut her mouth with my hand…it was actually uneatable but hey I didn’t want to stop him from trying all his might to prepare breakfast!*
- Him to me: “I love you but…please wear that red gown instead, you look more gorgeous in it than this one.” *He said it with his hands holding me…well, ok, he wanted to say that I looked ugly in what I wore but in a way I was happy enough knowing that he paid attention to what I wore.*
- Me to him: “Hey, guess what, this weekend, you don’t have to do the laundry.” *He was sooo happy. To be honest, I just didn’t want him to ruin my new white shirt!*
- Him to me: “Dear, you know what…you can hang out with your friends tomorrow night. My mom will take care of the kids.” *I knew there was something…next I found out that he went out with his old buddies that I didn’t really like. He thought if I was happy, I wouldn’t be mad knowing that fact. Well, he was right.
* - Him to me: “Who was the man who called you this morning?” *I hate it when men are being possessive to their wife or lover but frankly speaking, being jealous at once in a while makes you know that you are loved.*
- Me to him: “Do you love me?” he nodded, “Good. So let’s not have more children.” *Two kids, for me, are enough. Happy to have them. And, I know he has the same idea.*
- Me to him: “Honey, I’m going out for grocery shopping. I’m taking the kids with me.” *I know he loved it. On weekends, he always enjoys afternoon sleeping and he prefers to do it in peace and quiet. That mean, no kid’s yelling.*
- Him to me: “I’ve just got this discount voucher…do you want it?” *He’s a man who knows how to please a woman.*
- Him to me: “I love you, and your family. Especially your mom.” *I’m the closest one to Mom.*
- Me to him: “Come and kiss me now.” *Every man loves it, I bet.*
- Me to him: “You’re the greatest, sexiest, nicest man that I’ve ever known in my whole life.” *It’s not a lie, I swear to you.*
- Him to me: “You’re the sunshine of my life.” *Oh well, he stole that phrase from Stevie Wonder’s song but it sounded soooo good in my ears. Don’t care if he lied or not. I tend to believe that he didn’t and that made me smile.*
Wordless Wednesday #1
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007For more great pics, check this out…
Ready to Breastfeed: How to take care of your nipples?
Tuesday, April 24th, 2007As promised (although delayed for a day), I’ll let you know how to take good care of your nipples to have them stick out (to ease the process of breastfeeding) and to let go the dead skin cell off the surface of your nipples.
Try these steps:
- Place a small amount of baby oil or olive oil onto your thumb and pointing finger
- Pinch your nipple with the thumb and pointing finger
- Make whirl movements in different directions
- Do the same to the other breast
Remember, do it only after 37th week of pregnancy as these actions might trigger the production of oxytocin, a hormone causing contractions.
You Need One
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007Everybody does.
Ready to Breastfeed
Friday, April 20th, 2007How do you prepare your breast for a successful breastfeeding?
Once I asked that to a friend who successfully breastfed her baby. She said she didn’t prepare anything.
So I experienced it myself. And, I found out some little facts to help you, mother-to-be, get prepared:
- About your BRA. Get yourself great bras. Buy those which can absorb sweat. Don’t wear too often those with wires, they will withhold the production of your milk. Get those that fit well, don’t buy bigger or smaller size. If buying during the third trimester, get the maternity ones.
- About your NIPPLES. Take good care of your nipples. The purposes are to keep them clean and make them stick out to ease the process of breastfeeding. However, it might trigger the production of oxytocin, a hormone causing contractions, it’s better that you do it only after you reach the 37th week. How to do it? Check out next Monday, I’ll share the tips…
Have a great weekend!
Thursday 13 – 13 Questions that Got Me Stunned
Thursday, April 19th, 2007Olivia seems to develop her logic a lot better these days. She’s been asking me questions that could make me both smile and get shocked.
Here is the list:
- “Mom, why do you love Dad?”
- “Does God exist? Why can’t I see Him?”
- “How did God create me?”
- “Why am I different from Jerome?”
- “Why can’t frogs walk? They always jump, aren’t they tired, Mom?”
- “Is Barney animal or human?”
- “Who do you love more, me or Jerome or Daddy?”
- “Mom, can I be a man when I grow up?”
- “Why can’t Daddy get pregnant? Because he’s a man? Why can’t men get pregnant?”
- “When can I get married?”
- “Why is Grandma very old? Will you be like Grandma when I grow up? Getting old?”
- “What’s wrong with you, Mom?”
- “Why can’t you make delicious cookies like Grandma does, Mom?”
Each question has a funny story behind it.
Do your kids ask such ‘questions’?
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Negotiate with Your Teens
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007Both my kids are less than 10 years old. But, I’ve been preparing myself for the big moment: when they turn into teenagers–which usually are the most difficult time either for the kids or for the parents.
I think, the problem lies on communication. If you have a great communication, then teenagers are easier to handle. And, what comes most is it turns out to be a negotiation. Not only businessmen or businesswomen who need to know how to negotiate. We, parents, also need to know this very well.
I’ve talked to some friends, looked back at my own experience with my parents, and of course checked out some literatures. And here are some tips for a successful parents-teens negotiation:
- While making rules, try to always involve your teens in the process. That way, you can make them more responsible in dealing with the rules, since they make it along with you.
- As much as you want to hit the roof, you need to calm down. Keeping as calm and rational as possible. It is essential to control your anger. That way, they will sympathize and want to sit down with you and talk.
- Try to keep the negotiations focused on the issue. Do not talk about other things they’ve done. Focus! Or, they might do the same to you.
Anyone would like to add some more?
A Bowling Alley Installed in Your Brain
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007Don’t you think so?