Hello, hello!
Oh yes, that has been a very looooooong time of being MIA, right? Believe me, there were days that I was jumping off my skin wanting to post the many things that are happening in my life. But often, it's a choice between sleeping or updating my blog, and I'm sorry to say, but I need my sleep.
It's quite sad that lately my life has been so busy that even taking a quick nap is now considered a luxury. But God is good because I actually have a few minutes this morning to tell you a quick update on how things are going with our family... I just have to type a little faster than my brain dictates.
1. First off, I just want to say that the transition for Micah to go from 3 days of preschool to now KG has been a relatively easy one. Thank God she loves school, so it wasn't actually a big deal for her to go 5 days/week In fact, when I come early to pick her up, she usually gives me a "what are you doing here so early?" face. I don't know if that's a good thing for her not to miss me that much :(
2. On the contrary, my transition to go back full-time at work has been challenging one! I actually miss my Tue/Thr days off because I can catch up on my chores/errands/tasks to do at home. Now, it seems like the weekend fly by so fast that I don't even feel the "oh, cool! The weekend is here!" kind of feeling anymore because before I can even sit and think, weekend is already over.
3. One of the great things that has happened though is that I am back to serving in the ministry! Actually, ministries! Am I spreading myself thin or what? :-) But I am very glad to be a part of the children's and worship ministries because, aside from the fact that serving in any capacity is really close to my heart, I feel that I am really shaped to work with kids and to sing. But boy! Am I rusty!!!??? It's been a while, so I feel like I have to really re-learn so many things, plus learn so many more...
4. There is something big that will happen soon... can't share it yet but once it pans out then you'll be the first to know!
Okay, I am outta time! I have a project to finish at work. Oh dear, I'm yawning like crazy too.... I wanna go to bed...
10.01.2012
8.10.2012
To Malcolm-- about your childlikeness
Honey!
Okay, I said childlikeness not childishness! LOL! Anyways, I am very proud of you because even if you're already a grown-up (I don't want to say your age... *smile*), you never lost your innocence and your ability to enjoy even the smallest things in life. You are my greatest teacher of gratitude! I love how thankful you are all the time. You always put everything in perspective for me. I love how you uncomplicate my otherwise complicated way of seeing/doing things. You are my calm.
I love you honey! I am very proud of you! Please don't ever lose your childlikeness. It teaches me so many things... and it keeps us young :-)
xo,
wifey
Okay, I said childlikeness not childishness! LOL! Anyways, I am very proud of you because even if you're already a grown-up (I don't want to say your age... *smile*), you never lost your innocence and your ability to enjoy even the smallest things in life. You are my greatest teacher of gratitude! I love how thankful you are all the time. You always put everything in perspective for me. I love how you uncomplicate my otherwise complicated way of seeing/doing things. You are my calm.
I love you honey! I am very proud of you! Please don't ever lose your childlikeness. It teaches me so many things... and it keeps us young :-)
xo,
wifey
To Micah-- About Kindergarten
Dear Micah love,
So, in a week, you will embark on another new beginning... the start of your elementary years! You will now be a KINDERGARTENER! That is pretty amazing to me because I still have very fond memories of me as a kindergartener! And now I'm sending you, my precious baby to Kindergarten (sniff, sniff). You know I'm very, very excited for you and this new "growing-up" chapter in your life story; however, I also feel a pang of sadness because I can't believe how time flew by so darn fast! When I was a kid, I always hear my mom say that... time flies by so quickly, like a blink of an eye! I never really empathized with it because, as you know, when you're the one growing-up, every minute feels like an eternity! I guess that's the not-so-good part of being a grown-up, time gets so short! I look at you and I can't help but to be both amazed and dumbfounded-- amazed, because I just can't believe a child as wonderful, beautiful, smart, kind, loving, obedient, sweet, happy, positive... oh you know I can keep going on and on... came from me! Me! Oh my love, you make me so proud, not only of you, but also of myself! I mean, God used me and some traits in me (okay mostly me *wink*) to make you! So that means, I have those amazing traits as well, right? You better agree! LOL! But I also am so dumbfounded because I feel like I blinked and you're this big girl, who talks and reasons and thinks and feels like a grown kid! Goodness! How on earth did that happened!? Time literally slipped through my fingers!
Anyways, the point of this letter (yeah, took me a while!) is to let you know that I am so proud of you and that words will never be enough to express how I thank God everyday that He gave me the most wonderful privilege to be your mother! You are one supercalifragilisticexpialidocious child! I never thought that I will be this blessed... you and your daddy are my greatest blessings!
Okay, I guess I should give you some words of wisdom as you start this journey. Hmmm... lemme see if I can remember what I learned when I was at this stage...
Best things I learned in Kindergarten:
1. ENJOY! Yes, enjoy EVERYTHING! I remember Kindergarten being so much fun! I remember playing, meeting new friends and getting excited with new things! Oh! You will learn a lot of new things! The best way to go through everyday is to just enjoy everything!
2. Time out is not a bad thing. Don't consider time outs as punishment. As the word says, it is really just that-- a time out of what you're doing right now so you can think of what you're doing. Learn to love time outs because it only means that you get to learn a lot more things.
3. Not everyone will play with you and that's ok! I know you're so used to having Nicole (your BFF) around to play with; but now that she's moved to a different school, take this time to play with everybody. Ask one kid/day to play with you, but if they say no, that's ok. Just cross them out today's list and add them for tomorrow. And you'll see, as you get to know everybody, you will find friends in unlikely places (even if their hyper like, you know who! LOL!)
4. Try one new thing daily. This is scary and fun at the same time. But dare yourself to try just one thing everyday-- it can be food, game, book, color, activity, etc. But just try it out. This will help you know which things you like and don't like.
5. If someone's being a bully GO TELL THE TEACHER! Don't wait and try to talk back or defend yourself. JUST RUN TO THE TEACHER! There will come a time that you will have to defend yourself from a bully, but for now JUST GO TELL!
6. Smile! Oh! Your smile is a gift that you should give everyone! I'm telling you, they will love it!
7. It's ok to have friends that are boys. Don't listen to daddy! LOL! Not all boys are mean (look at Alex, he's a good boy right?)
8. Be careful in the playground. It's fun and all but you can get hurt if you don't pay attention! It's okay to monkey around in the monkey bars but avoid hanging upside down like you're so fond of doing! PLEAAAAAAAASSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE!!!!
9. Don't compare! You are unique as well as everybody. If people try to compare just say "To each his own." If they ask what that means just say "go ask the teacher!"
10. Don't be afraid to speak up. If someone's/something's bothering you, politely let them/someone know why it's bothering you. Remember: USE THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS!
I love you darling! I'm so excited for you! I know you're going to have so much fun, but if you can, just remember me once in a while ok? Miss me a bit if you can ;-)
Love,
Mom
So, in a week, you will embark on another new beginning... the start of your elementary years! You will now be a KINDERGARTENER! That is pretty amazing to me because I still have very fond memories of me as a kindergartener! And now I'm sending you, my precious baby to Kindergarten (sniff, sniff). You know I'm very, very excited for you and this new "growing-up" chapter in your life story; however, I also feel a pang of sadness because I can't believe how time flew by so darn fast! When I was a kid, I always hear my mom say that... time flies by so quickly, like a blink of an eye! I never really empathized with it because, as you know, when you're the one growing-up, every minute feels like an eternity! I guess that's the not-so-good part of being a grown-up, time gets so short! I look at you and I can't help but to be both amazed and dumbfounded-- amazed, because I just can't believe a child as wonderful, beautiful, smart, kind, loving, obedient, sweet, happy, positive... oh you know I can keep going on and on... came from me! Me! Oh my love, you make me so proud, not only of you, but also of myself! I mean, God used me and some traits in me (okay mostly me *wink*) to make you! So that means, I have those amazing traits as well, right? You better agree! LOL! But I also am so dumbfounded because I feel like I blinked and you're this big girl, who talks and reasons and thinks and feels like a grown kid! Goodness! How on earth did that happened!? Time literally slipped through my fingers!
Anyways, the point of this letter (yeah, took me a while!) is to let you know that I am so proud of you and that words will never be enough to express how I thank God everyday that He gave me the most wonderful privilege to be your mother! You are one supercalifragilisticexpialidocious child! I never thought that I will be this blessed... you and your daddy are my greatest blessings!
Okay, I guess I should give you some words of wisdom as you start this journey. Hmmm... lemme see if I can remember what I learned when I was at this stage...
Best things I learned in Kindergarten:
1. ENJOY! Yes, enjoy EVERYTHING! I remember Kindergarten being so much fun! I remember playing, meeting new friends and getting excited with new things! Oh! You will learn a lot of new things! The best way to go through everyday is to just enjoy everything!
2. Time out is not a bad thing. Don't consider time outs as punishment. As the word says, it is really just that-- a time out of what you're doing right now so you can think of what you're doing. Learn to love time outs because it only means that you get to learn a lot more things.
3. Not everyone will play with you and that's ok! I know you're so used to having Nicole (your BFF) around to play with; but now that she's moved to a different school, take this time to play with everybody. Ask one kid/day to play with you, but if they say no, that's ok. Just cross them out today's list and add them for tomorrow. And you'll see, as you get to know everybody, you will find friends in unlikely places (even if their hyper like, you know who! LOL!)
4. Try one new thing daily. This is scary and fun at the same time. But dare yourself to try just one thing everyday-- it can be food, game, book, color, activity, etc. But just try it out. This will help you know which things you like and don't like.
5. If someone's being a bully GO TELL THE TEACHER! Don't wait and try to talk back or defend yourself. JUST RUN TO THE TEACHER! There will come a time that you will have to defend yourself from a bully, but for now JUST GO TELL!
6. Smile! Oh! Your smile is a gift that you should give everyone! I'm telling you, they will love it!
7. It's ok to have friends that are boys. Don't listen to daddy! LOL! Not all boys are mean (look at Alex, he's a good boy right?)
8. Be careful in the playground. It's fun and all but you can get hurt if you don't pay attention! It's okay to monkey around in the monkey bars but avoid hanging upside down like you're so fond of doing! PLEAAAAAAAASSSSSSSEEEEEEEEE!!!!
9. Don't compare! You are unique as well as everybody. If people try to compare just say "To each his own." If they ask what that means just say "go ask the teacher!"
10. Don't be afraid to speak up. If someone's/something's bothering you, politely let them/someone know why it's bothering you. Remember: USE THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS!
I love you darling! I'm so excited for you! I know you're going to have so much fun, but if you can, just remember me once in a while ok? Miss me a bit if you can ;-)
Love,
Mom
6.22.2012
Why moms make the best entrepreneurs - Jill Salzman
I have been privileged to have met and connected with the founder of Founding Moms (@foundingmom). Here she is when she talked at TEDx in Naperville. I loved her story! Hopefully it can bring you an "aha" moment just like it did me.
6.19.2012
Quitting is no longer a part of my vocabulary
I was listening to this training video by Darren Hardy, and he is teaching all about beliefs - that a belief is actually a skill that we learn and it can be unlearned.
As I've said numerous times, I thought I knew who I was, and I thought I was the type of person who will do what my heart is set on doing but if something is not a part of what I call interesting I will not do it. And this BELIEF that I had for so long has limited me and my way of thinking because it taught me to quit anything that I have lost interest in.
But thank God because He has provided me a system that will totally undo this limiting belief and this system includes:
1. GOD
2. Malcolm and Micah
3. ACN
Everyday, I am constantly groomed by this system to undo my limiting belief of quitting. And I can proudly say that after the system clicked in my head and heart - quitting is no longer a word I associate myself with. It's non-existent for me! And I am very happy and I feel very loved that the system God placed in my life taught me a lesson that has changed me.
As I've said numerous times, I thought I knew who I was, and I thought I was the type of person who will do what my heart is set on doing but if something is not a part of what I call interesting I will not do it. And this BELIEF that I had for so long has limited me and my way of thinking because it taught me to quit anything that I have lost interest in.
But thank God because He has provided me a system that will totally undo this limiting belief and this system includes:
1. GOD
2. Malcolm and Micah
3. ACN
Everyday, I am constantly groomed by this system to undo my limiting belief of quitting. And I can proudly say that after the system clicked in my head and heart - quitting is no longer a word I associate myself with. It's non-existent for me! And I am very happy and I feel very loved that the system God placed in my life taught me a lesson that has changed me.
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