My Mama

It’s been a while since I spent some quality time with my mama. We used to have lunch at least once a week to catch up on each other’s lives. She’s been too busy lately and it wasn’t with me. Yes, at 34 years old, I still miss my mama. A child can never be too old for some mothering.

Hong Kong with my sister Anna & Mama in 2009

Mama has been a homemaker all her life and that continues on until now since she’s taking care of my brother’s children. She used to tell us that once we have children of our own, we’re out of the house. I guess that doesn’t apply to all because she’s taken the role of mothering her grandchildren. I don’t really get it. As to why, it is quite personal to share so let’s just leave it that.

In my nightly conversation to God of thanksgiving, complaints (Yes, I’m only human. I talk to God like he’s my friend and I admit I have complaints too) and prayers, I thought of my mama and how she willingly gives her time and care to everyone who needs it most.  She’s selfless and it defies all parenting rule there is. So now I understand. I just hope that people around her can make things easy for her. And I pray that God grants her good health, strength and peace of mind. 

Mama, for all your goodness we are grateful. =)

Super Mom

I am not a mother and the closest experience I had to being one was helping my mom take care of my young brothers.  I must admit it is crazy hard so I don’t blame moms who hire help. However, having been raised by a very hands-on mom is still the best option for me.

In this day and age when help on raising kids is very much accessible, it is hard to achieve the crown of being a SUPER MOM. There are many who label themselves as one but only a few actually deserve it. 

Let me share with you my TOP 3 SUPER MOMS:

Sheryl Salazar Regalado

Sheryl and I have been friends since we were 8 and when she exchanged her Hello Kitty stationery with my Kerokerokeroppi set, we swore we'd be best friends forever! LOL! A dentist by profession, she works at Paradigm Dental Models as an Administrative Sales Manager. Juggling between a career and being a mom to her 4-year old son Ramiel is a tough job, specially in the U.S. where household help is not readily available. But knowing Sheryl, it's nothing a super mom like her can't handle!

(Photos taken by Ramiel's dad, Heber)

Anna Pazcoguin 
Having undergone Chemotherapy at 18, the doctors said there was a big possibility that Anna will never have children. Surprisingly, she had 4! She's mom to Ralph (14), Louis (11), Robin (9) & Stewart (6). Miracles do happen and it was a miracle well deserved! After raising her 4 boys with no household help, she decided that it’s time to build a career of her own. Last April, she graduated from a 4-year Nursing course and while taking a break from school, she is now playing Architect / Interior Designer to build her 4-storey dream home.

Anna with husband Nides celebrating Mother's Day 2011

(Photos taken from Anna's Facebook page)