It’s So Hard to Say Sorry…Sometimes
With five kids who are dual citizens, US and Filipino, Edric and I have to visit the US Embassy and Department of Foreign Affairs more…
Daddy Flashcards
Our family gift to Edric for Father’s Day was a set of “Daddy Flashcards”. I asked the kids to give descriptive words or phrases about…
Consider Wearing and Using “Belly Armor”
I wish I had known about Belly Armor by RadiaShield while I was pregnant, especially since I was on electronic devices quite often, using my…
You Are My Kryptonite
Edric threw his work bag into the back of the car, and plopped himself beside me. “You are my Kryptonite,” he said, throwing his arms…
The Magic of Unconditional Love
The kids and I spent the morning at Splash Island with my siblings and their kids a few days ago. We were having a belated…
From the Heart the Mouth Speaks
I was sitting across from Elijah while he finished his curry and noodles over lunch. He said, “My eyesight is getting worse. I can hardly…
Enjoying Our New Home
“We can be a family here,” was something I said to Edric tonight as we watched the kids run around the island in our kitchen….
Husband vs Family
Edric and I have this “in-law” rule which we apply when we have to deal with our respective families and protect our own relationship. If…
The Friend Hat
I have put on the “friend hat” many times in marriage, when Edric needs someone to be vulnerable with and open up to. It’s not…
Courtship and Dating
I was going through my old files and I found this talk on Courtship and Dating. For my single readers out there…this is for you……
When Bullies Become Friends
It’s always interesting to see how my kids will respond to children who pick on them. Although it doesn’t happen often because it isn’t easy…
A Letter to My Mother-in-Law
I am so blessed to have a second mom in my mother-in-law, Daisy. This Mother’s Day, Edric and I wrote individual letters to her. Getting…
