My first Mother’s Day

Mas masaya pala magcelebrate ng Mother's Day pag ikaw mismo ang mommy. Kumbaga ikaw ang bida. Hahah! My first Mother's day was filled with food, flowers, sweet messages, and of course, a whole lot more of hugs and kisses. Parang birthday ko lang ulit! Hahah ^_^ I started the day by serving in the 6am …

Ella’s Baptism

Welcome to the Christian family, Rafaella Jesusa! ❤ Last August 20, baby Ella was baptized into Catholicism. We feel extremely proud as parents for we believe that baptizing Ella into our faith is the start of her journey of becoming an even greater servant than we are. As I reflect back on the joyous occasion, …

When you need to work but you’re now a Mom (and vice versa)

I am finally back to work today. That means no more mornings to face these: And I will now be able to actually enjoy a hot cup of coffee But then, no more lazy mornings cuddling with this little one It breaks my heart to realize that just when I'm starting to get around our …

Of life and reminiscing last weekend

#GorioPH decided to finally let the sun shine last Saturday so Aljhon and I took the chance to take Ella to her first out-of-bahay experience. Aside kasi from attending Sunday mass in the neighborhood chapel and her first checkup in UST, this is our first pasyal as a family. I am somewhat hesitant to take …

Dahil Hindi ko Nakita

Isa. Isa ang pelikulang ito sa mga bagay na nagpamukha saking change has come, indeed. Ang pagiging nanay, babaguhin at babaguhin talaga ang mga routines at perspective mo sa buhay, sa ayaw mo man o hindi. Pero isa akong masaya at mabuting Ina. Isang beses ko lang pinag-isipan kung sasama ba kong manuod ng pelikulang …

A Month to Remember

Ella turned 1 month old yesterday. Being a newbie Mom that I am, the past first month was crucial, terrifying, and memorable, not just for me but for the whole family. While Aljhon and I were both in tip toes to keep this tiny human being breathing and satisfied, I know both our families (especially …

I know that I am not the first mom to say that motherhood is not just sweet, spice, and everything nice. It’s more than the tiredness and lack of sleep, either. I have come to understand that being a mother requires an unexplainable force to love and care for another human so deep and sacrificial, …