When Riley's older cousin Ethan migrated to Dubai last year, one of the hand-me-downs he received was a big tub full of crayons. They came in different sizes, brand and colors. It proved useful because...
#DIY mini Lego crayons
15 July 2015
29 June 2015
To spank or not to spank that is the question
As much as I try to be present for my son during the weekends, I prefer to have at least a couple of hours for 'me' time. A cup of coffee, strolling in the mall, or an hour of mani-pedi... I feel it's not too much to ask after working for five days.
Riley is usually clingy whenever I am at home. I...
24 June 2015
A progressive learning approach for my toddler's first school year
They said learning starts at home. But what if your home does not provide enough engaging stimulation for your child to learn?
Send them to a learning center.
I did not want to be the parent who...
13 May 2015
This is the way we brush our teeth – Six toothpastes in one review
With a spunky toddler like mine, brushing teeth is another battle we have to face three times a day.
I became very diligent with having his teeth brushed properly when his first tooth stain happened...
08 May 2015
How I enjoy eating in a restaurant with my toddler
When Riley was still a few months old, I thought that eating out with a baby was hard because of all the things you have to worry about when in public (germs, heat, poop explosion). What I did not expect...
02 May 2015
Experimenting with YouTube toy videos
Riley watches these toy review videos almost all the time now. He still watches a little bit of Disney cartoons on the side. But every time he sees the television, he will demand to watch YouTube and see the wonderful toys the kids are playing with. And it always ends with him asking to go to the mall...
29 April 2015
Tuesdate at Little Tycoon Playhouse
Instead of buying Riley new toys, I wanted him to have new experiences in his young age. We are not exactly a rich family where we can afford to give him everything a child his age may want. But...
07 April 2015
Surviving a road trip with a toddler
Dazed and tired but still okay at the Bangui Wind Farm, Ilocos Norte
This year was our first Holy Week road trip as a family. Prior to our trip, I have done some research on how to prepare for...
23 March 2015
A (not so) busy weekend
If the title of the post confused you, well you are not the only one as I am also confused how I can be busy and not so busy at the same time!
Weekends are usually the time to catch-up on some household...
10 March 2015
Summer School Trial at Cambridge International School
I was looking for summer school activities that Riley can participate in and I came across Cambridge International School's summer courses. They had a free trial last weekend and I wanted to check if...
17 February 2015
Finding Riley
We watched the classic Finding Nemo the other night (I'm declaring it a classic as it is still so relatable even after 12 years!). It was Riley's first time to watch it and as with any boy his age, he cannot sit still. The sharks scared him a little especially when they kept baring their teeth. One...
16 February 2015
The magic word
Part of growing up means that you formulate your own thoughts and make your own decisions. We have been constantly trying to impart good manners to Riley by teaching him to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Sometime he remembers and when he does not, we remind him and he will happily oblige.
One night,...
06 February 2015
Dialogues with a toddler
As my son learns new words and phrases, I am finding it more challenging to have a conversation with Riley. Here's the starting point to document our little chats.
Me (trying to brush his teeth): Open your mouth wider please.
Riley: Later... (turns his back)
Me: Since you don't want me to brush you're...
21 January 2015
Is this the start of the Terrible Twos?
Since turning two last December, Riley has been rather emotional about every little thing. For instance, in the photo above, we were waiting for our turn to ride the train in Sky Ranch Tagaytay....
