My husband and I have never considered Homeschooling. In fact, I have never looked at it face-to-face, nor even given it a side eye. I have always believed that the most important education kids get from school is social growth and development thru interactions with others aside from interaction with people at home or in … Continue reading We are Homeschooling
Birthday Trip to San Rafael River Adventure
San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines – We have been asking Rafa (many times for several months – to make sure he has not changed his mind, yet again) what he wanted to do on his 6th birthday. The answer is always “I want to swim in a nice pool”, emphasis on “nice”. What he really means … Continue reading Birthday Trip to San Rafael River Adventure
Happy 6th Birthday Jose Rafael
When I was pregnant for the first time I prayed without ceasing for our child to be bold, confident and passionate rather than shy and timid. I prayed for a child who is expressive and communicative. I prayed that he be talented and charming too. I would always end my prayer with, “Lord, more importantly, … Continue reading Happy 6th Birthday Jose Rafael
Rafa’s Casa Journey
Last May 26, 2019 was Rafa’s Graduation from Casa at Ann Arbor Montessori Learning Center or AAMLC BF Homes Paranaque Branch. Their school year runs from August – May. Casa, which is Italian for “house’, is the Preschool Level in Montessori Education. Maria Montessori’s (the Italian founder of the Montessori way of learning) first classroom … Continue reading Rafa’s Casa Journey
A Mother, I Became
36 weeks 6 days I was on my regular checkup at 36 weeks 6 days when towards the end of my appointment my OB motioned me to lie on the examination bed so she can do an IE on me. It was almost like an afterthought for her. I did not know what it meant … Continue reading A Mother, I Became
The Journey Begins
I have always been inside my head. As a kid, I talked to myself in my head. As an adult, I still do. It is like having my own TV show. Episodes would be one where I consoled myself, advised myself, reprimanded myself and debated with myself. Some would be replays of certain events and … Continue reading The Journey Begins
