Mother's Day 2013

We had a fun and happy Mother's Day celebration in Mall of Asia last Sunday. I was actually hesitant to go there knowing that it requires a lot of walking from one building to another. We realized we haven't taken Mom there yet so off we go for a fully loaded lunch at Yakimix. Since we had a good first-hand experience in Yakimix Trinoma years back, we knew that value for money is assured here. 

 

The Mall of Asia branch was jam-packed because of the occasion and we were 12th on the waiting list. Al fresco area is available but really not a good idea for a humid day. No choice, we were so hungry so we settled. Besides, we want a Japanese buffet for today! *teehee* Too bad I didn't take much photos, it's really difficult to move when it's extremely humid. It would be a better idea to book in advance, at least you won't get caught with a long queue. Nevertheless, it was a fun, fun day for all of us. We finally get to view the MOA Eye and enjoy the Manila Bay sunset.

Thank you Lord for this day and thank you for giving me such a caring and thoughtful Mom. I am still learning all her mothering styles and techniques and hoping someday I'll get there and be as great like her, especially when it comes to home cooked meals. I also admire her for handling finances really well. Before she would always teach me to save even a few pesos whenever I could. I may not be a good student on that part before but as a Mom now, every piece of her teachings mattered to me and have been trying to live with it by heart. She's my best teacher, the most consistent one in all aspects. Love you so much Mama.. Thank you for extending your patience with your makulit but very adorable apo. :-)

Here's My Take..

Have you ever thought if there's no such thing called "Mother" in this world? Perhaps, a grade school, a teenager or even a young professional might answer that it's OKAY because no one's going bug them to review class lectures every schools days, no one's going to force them to finish their food or to eat veggies, no ones going to call them baby in front of their friends, no one's going to sms them from time to time when they're out clubbing or no one's going to contradict when you're in a relationship with someone she didn't like. As selfish as it sounds, we may, at some point in our lives, have experienced these and we will never know how painful it is to endure unless tables have turned.

Once upon a time, I was a brat who demands to live according to what I want. What I believe is that I'm always alone and no one understands. I know, it's something no one can be proud of and how I truly wish to erase all the chaos in the past. Maybe not just erase but reformat everything, totally. But regret is just a waste of time and all we need is to move forward positively. 

So if you think you were like me years ago, here's my two cents. I encourage you to be thankful for all the good things around you and life will surely be kind. I've learned that if you deal things with a lighter heart, loving back those people who cares for you, especially the one who took all the risk to bring you on Earth, is not even an ounce impossible. Find time to reflect, start at your own pace and  take a gradual leap. You'll realize (or even be ashamed) why you wasted time to take the maze when your Moms clearly led you to a straight path even from the start. There is certainly a good life with your future family awaiting for you.

Happy Mother's Day to you and your lovely Moms!

From the woman behind this blog who has experienced life's greatest miracle.

 

Family Bonding Times Three!

A very late post for a good reason.

I came from a small family, with my Mom beside me from four school graduations until I got married. For years, we didn't live near our closest relatives and for some odd reasons, I didn't get the chance to mingle with my half siblings. So technically, I was unconsciously molded to become independent at an early age. Strange things that you might consider about me - I barely fight or have confrontations and I speak softly because I was raised in a peaceful and quiet home, or shall we say "homes" as we change addresses from one to another. I don't recall having too much but I'm sure I've had enough of my needs even before I started earning - I know how it feels when it's overflowing and empty. I don't understand sibling rivalry and borrowing stuff from one another. I am sensitive to other people's words pertaining to myself because I'm only used to my Mom nagging at me. The list goes on if you ask me what makes my life different amongst the girls I became friends with. In short, I know there's something lacking but I didn't regret for I know that there's a purpose behind. And now that I am called a parent, I knew more of the things I'd like to fill in my own family. First of which is to allow my daughter to be more often surrounded  by people who cares for her just as much as I do. I want to instill in her heart that being with the family means love.

This is the main reason I compiled our photos last Mother's and Father's day, celebrated in three separate weekends. I find joy browsing these pictures and I hope I can keep it until digital cameras become obsolete.

Her Dad took this during our Father's day lunch at Burgoo, Greenhills.
She's now turning 1 year old 4 months.



Daphne with Mama and Daddy at Eastwood. She keeps jumping and screaming here, too excited to play with other kids in the playground.



With Mamang (hubby's Mom) and cousin Zach at Kenny Rogers, Galleria. Happy Lola!



Tita Gladys and I joined. Daphne looks behave but is somehow planning of what to do with the spoon. She grabs anything within reach in a split second.



She's not in the mood and keeps looking behind us where there were more kids around.
I think she's also not used to sitting on a high chair anymore.



With her Lola at Pancake House. Daphne felt like she owned this place.
She keeps pushing the chairs and peeping at the glass walls overlooking Eastwood.



Aaaww.. Lovely and candid!



With cousin Kyle and Tita Jopie. Where did the food go? ^^



Daddy's happy tummy and a baby girl who's uncomfy with her gums. More teeth to come!



With hubby's immediate family here in Manila.

 

I hope you all had meaningful celebrations with your Moms and Dads.
Treasure these moments while they are still at the best of health.


Much Love,
OneGutsyMom

Happy Mother's Day, Ma!

Mother dearest and my little one

I didn't get to spend this lovely day with her as a very important matter came up that weekend, however, I made certain that she felt the love I have for her as her only child. God knows how much I wanted to take care of her until she grows old and to give her the things she truly deserve. Thank you so much Ma for all the love you gave me all through these years. Your kind words and appreciation are the best music to my ears, and now that I, too, have become a Mom, I learned to treasure all the things you taught me to become that responsible and caring woman to my own family. Thank you for being the best Mom I could ever have. Looking forward to our lunch date this coming weekend..

"She is cloth with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." 

Proverbs 31:25-28 NIV

Mom, You Will Always be My Number 1...

I bumped into this quote this morning and I just fell into tears as I relived the moments when I was such a pain-in-the-ass..

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.  ~Washington Irving

God knows how much I missed my Mom. It's different when she's there, when you feel so weak, demoralized and losing hope. I can really say that there is no way we can thank our Mother's for everything she's done for us.

For all our mistakes, for all the troubles we've caused, for all the tears we gave her, she NEVER left us, she never lost her patience, she would always be there to listen and to forgive.

So today, let's pay our humble tributes to our Mom's and make her feel that she is never taken for granted. There's no amount of gratitude for raising me to the best that you can and for standing as a Mother and a Father at the same time. I salute you Ma and I love you, always..