Bedtime Apology
That little head was snuggling in my arms… His soft curls tickle my face, so close I could smell his scents. His fingers entwined with mine as we lay down …
Wisdom Beyond His Years
“He is your son…he can sense your feelings…” That’s what my mother told me some months ago and I believe her. How can a boy who is not even 4 …
Pickin’ My Battles
Any mother of a toddler – well maybe all mothers – will know that we are constantly have to pick our battle when it comes to our children, right? Dealing …
You Know You’re A Mommy To A Toddler
When you found yourself saying/doing these things: “Please stop touching your pee-pee. It’s not going anywhere, Mister!“ Amazed by their ability to tuned you out when you tell them something …
You Know You’re A Mom When
Have seen this meme around for awhile but this is my first time joining in. So here it goes… You know you’re a mom when: There’s a little person who …
How Do You Discipline A Toddler?
As usual, when I’m at my parents’ house and someone is acting up – off he goes to time out… “You have to be more patience…” said my Dad as …
Formula vs Fresh Milk For Toddler
One of the things I noticed on local TV in Indonesia is the ferocity of formula commercials – specifically the toddler formula – not the baby kinds. While I was …
Winter Baby No More!
Puzzled! Yes, that’s how I feel lately…you see, Lil’ A was a winter baby. Born 5 weeks early on December 7, 2006. He was a hardcore winter baby meaning the …
In Two Languages
Before Lil’ A was born, Mr. X and I had made an agreement that we will both teach him our native languages. Meaning, I’ll be talking with him in Indonesian …
Let Him Be Little…
Ok, this post will be a RANT… For about a little over a month now, Lil’ A has been showing great interests in my make-ups as you can see on …