Mourning

This is for you Lola. May you join God's good grace and be seated next to him in heaven. I will always love you. Thank you for your unending love and support. My babies are blessed to have had the chance to meet you, if even, for a brief time. You remain with us always, for your memory lives on in each of our hearts. No such thing as "goodbyes." Mahal kita. 

Budding Fashionista

Brace yourselves. Micron is sporting the latest in winter wear for almost 6 month olds. I know, I know. It's so hard not to gush about your wee ones everyday. I've been looking at a lot of fashion blogs as of late to make sure I don't get stuck in a "momiform" rut which, unfortunately, I've been sporting for most of my life. I've got nothing against comfy loungewear/workout wear and pairing it with comfy tees or hoodies. But c'mon mamas, there comes a time when your kids are more fashionable than you. That's when you say, "whoa, back up, let's get ourselves together." So is the case with Micron today. She is clearly a budding fashionista, and already outshining mommy's practical and yet chic (at least I'd like to think so) style. However, let's get this straight, I'll choose stylishly comfortable {yoga pants and t-shirts with cute sporty shoes} over high heels anyday--especially, if I have to run after my kids.

**forgive the quality--photos taken with my iphone

I heart . . .

Thursday was a "crapola" day. I had a terrible day with both kids and I was on the verge of tears. It's been a long week and Micron has been a poor day napper. But, we made progress today and I swear that this lady knows what she's talking about. I ABSOLUTELY encourage anyone who has problems having their kids take naps or sleep through the night to read it. Her suggested techniques worked on Micro when he was just 2 months old and he's been an INCREDIBLE sleeper ever since. 

Things have been super hectic and busy at our household and sleep training was put off for a bit with Micron, so her napping schedules are off. However, she sleeps through the night. The girl only takes cat naps and it kills me. Kills me, I tell ya. So I began to pay more attention to her sleep cues, despite my ever-so-annoying toddler getting in the way. It's hard to have two kids and I really bow my head down to those who've been there and done that. I decided a Valentine's day post was in order to clear the fatigue and, "Mommy's in a foul mood" cloud that has been hanging over me this past week.

So today's post will be in honor of celebrating something along the lines of Valentine's Day, but not the kind of love shared between people. I'm talking about things that have nothing to do with Mr. Fliz or my kids. Above is a collage (I could have made a MUCH larger collage) of things that bring me great joy and inspiration, apart from my hubs and kiddos. They are all pictures from when the hubs and I went on our last trip before I got pregnant with Micro. We had gone to Spain in the fall and had an amazing time driving through the country. I heart Barcelona!!

This Valentine's Day, apart from spending time with your loved ones, think back to some of things that you as a person, truly enjoy doing for yourself. Be it cooking, baking, traveling, swimming in the lagoon, hiking, or (gasp!) reading trashy novels or watching trashy t.v., this Valentine's Day, do something you love. Even better, do it with someone (hey, your dog counts ok) you love.

Great Clip

It's Chinese New Year  (Mr. Fliz this is your year...so watch out) today and it almost marks a year from my very last article I had written for the Examiner. Unfortunately, I got struck with a mild case of morning sickness during my pregnancy with Micron and Micro was 15 months old and becoming a crazy, dazy toddler. Suffice to say, it was very difficult to continue to write (especially conducting interviews professionally) when you have a screaming toddler in the background and dealing with nausea. So I had to stop writing articles and focus on having a healthy pregnancy and guiding a wee one into toddlerhood. Don't worry, I'll be back to write. Someday. 

However, can you tell a difference in the above photos? Yes, one of those photos is unlike the other. Mr. Fliz and Micro got their haircuts together for the first time. It was quite a rough ride in the beginning (I think Micro wasn't used to having Daddy bring him and there was a busy crowd in Great Clips--(hello!! they had a $8.99 special-everyone and their mamas were there); I had to push Micron around in the stroller to keep her content. I really appreciate Mr. Fliz wearing coordinating pants with Micro--even though I had to plead with him to. See, isn't it cute?