A WAHM Writes

You change your life by changing your heart.

I've been meaning to write a year end post before the new year comes but... again, busy WAHM life happened.

After skipping 2 Saturdays, McKenzie was able to attend another session of her TOTAL Personality Development for Youngsters at La Vie Institute yesterday.

Yesterday was McKenzie's first Saturday at La Vie Institute for her TOTAL Personality Development for Youngsters Program.

Our whole family ran at the Nickelodeon Slime Cup Run 2016!

Manila, November 5, 2014 - Nearly one baby every hour each day dies abruptly. An estimated 7,000 babies die each year without warning . 

McKenzie's school had their Storybook Parade yesterday. We could've easily settled for Elsa and use the stunning Elsa dress made by her Fairy Godmothers Mira and Abner but we  thought a lot of girls would go as Elsa.

Pancake House has a special treat for little achievers! Kids can feel like a star when they receive a Small Soldier for FREE as a reward for their excellent performance in school.

What: Jollitown The Big Fun Event When: Sunday, October 26, 10am until 5pm Where: Hall 1, SMX Convention Center, Seashell Ln, Pasay City

What: Pumpkin Patch Party ( Gymboree Sta. Rosa ) When: October 26, 2014, Sunday Where: Laguna Central Atrium at 3:30 – 4:30PM Paseo De Sta. Rosa 4 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM

What: Trick R Treat Halloween Costume Party When: Sunday, October 26, 2014, 3 pm Where: All Toys “R” Us stores nationwide (not including Toy Box branches)

Quezon City, September 17, 2014 – As mothers, you will do anything for your child.  Even way before they are brought into this world, your instincts kick in and you tirelessly worry about your baby.  You want to learn everything there is to learn and more importantly, you want to protect them from anything and everything that can harm them be it the common cold or a fever; and if you had your way, you would gladly get sick for your child.  And your anxiety is not without reason, since there are many childhood diseases that can be harmful or even fatal to children. Leukemia is perhaps the most common type of cancer compromising 47.8% of all childhood cancers1.  Hodgkin’s Disease1 or non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is the third childhood cancer comprising 9% of childhood cancer.  Aside from these types of cancers, certain brain disorders are also common in children. These include cerebral palsy and neuroblastoma.  Cerebral palsy severely impairs the development of...

It's McKenzie's 2nd year in school. She went to Ashtonville School here in Imus for her nursery. This year, she asked to be transferred to a bigger school. It was a tough decision to make because our initial plan was to make her attend pre- elementary in a school nearby then move her to a big school for Grade 1.

What:  Le Souk Christmas Weekends When: Weekends starting Sept 27 until Dec 21 Saturday September 27, 2014 – Sunday September 28, 2014 Saturday November 15, 2014 – Sunday November 16, 2014 Saturday November 22, 2014 – Sunday November 23, 2014 Saturday December 6, 2014 – Sunday December 7, 2014 Friday December 12, 2014 – Sunday December 21, 2014 Where: SM Aura Premier McKinley Parkway corner 26th St., Bonifacio Global City Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines

Having a new child is a wonderful beautiful thing that can fill you with so much happiness and joy. Late at night though it can also fill you with terror. It is a lot of pressure to be responsible for someone's life. Here's a few tips to help you through some of the issues that can come up.

Like most little girls, McKenzie loves the movie Frozen so much. She loves Elsa more than she loves Anna and for her 4th birthday, she wanted to wear an Elsa dress.

What: Shrek The Musical When: September 19  to October 12, 2014 Where: Meralco Theatre For show schedule and tickets call Ticketworld at 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? Anna: Elsa? (Knocking) Do you wanna build a snowman? Come on lets go outside and play I never see you anymore Come out the door It's like you've gone away We used to be best buddies And now we're not I wish you would tell me why Do you wanna build a snowman? It doesn't have to be a snowman. Elsa: Go away, Anna. Anna: Okay, bye. (Knocking) Do you wanna build a snowman? Or ride our bikes around the halls I think some company is overdue I've started talking to the pictures on the walls (Hang in there, Joan) It gets a little lonely All these empty rooms Just watching the hours tick by (Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock, Tic-Tock) (Knocking) Elsa, Please, I know you're in there People are asking where you've been They say have courage, and I'm trying to I'm right out here for you, just let me in We only have each other It's just you and me What are we gonna do? Do you wanna build a Snowman?

For The First Time In Forever [Anna:] The window is open, so's that door I didn't know they did that anymore Who knew we owned eight thousand salad plates? For years I've roamed these empty halls Why have a ballroom with no balls? Finally they're opening up the gates There'll be actual real live people It'll be totally strange But wow, am I so ready for this change 'Cause for the first time in forever There'll be music, there'll be light For the first time in forever I'll be dancing through the night Don't know if I'm elated or gassy But I'm somewhere in that zone Cause for the first time in forever I won't be alone I can't wait to meet everyone! [gasp] What if I meet... the one? Tonight imagine me gown and all Fetchingly draped against the wall The picture of sophisticated grace Ooh! I suddenly see him standing there A beautiful stranger, tall and fair I wanna stuff some chocolate in my face But then we laugh and talk all ...