Paradox of the times

Today we have bigger houses but smaller families, more amenities but less time. We have a higher education level and more knowledge but less common sense and competence to judge.

Flawed and fabulous
I am far from being the best mom, my kids model my worst behavior, so I really have no excuse. Yesterday though, my daughter made me so proud. She insisted that she cannot play with the iPod because she disobeyed one of our rules. My, oh my! We are doing something right, after all.



Daughter's being more and more helpful around the house too. Guiding her baby brother wash his hands, play, take a bath. My sister in law once remarked that daughter's so mature she will not be surprised if Lois starts dispensing sensible pieces of advice.

Her teachers notice the consistent maturity and love for learning. They once told me that they were surprised that Lois got a joke that they taught only the two teachers would understand.

Allergic to Cherifer Forter?
Rushed our little boy to the hospital one night over mild fever and red rashes. It was dengue fever season and I have heard scary stories from other parents whose kids were diagnosed late. I even know of a mom who died because of dengue fever.

So when we noticed that Carlos had red rashes on his legs, arms and back, combined with mild fever, I trooped to the Emergency Room. I consulted with other family members too, and they said just to be safe, it may be good to see a doctor.

When Carlos and I got to the hospital, her pediatrician's clinic is closed already so I just brought him to the Emergency Room. Doctor on duty said it was just a viral allergy and not dengue. Asked me to give him allergy syrup and give him a bath to relieve the itching.

Personally, I felt the hesitation of the doctor. I don't know, there's a different confidence our family pediatrician has which soothes me, and I didn't find it that night. I gave Carlos his medicine, but I delved farther. I thought which new things he were exposed to that might trigger the allergy. Then I came towards the culprit: Cherifer Forte and Ped-Cee Ascorbic Acid.

My little boy was perfectly fine before I gave him those medicine. And when I stopped giving him those supplements again, the rashes disappeared. Coincidence? I think not! It's mom wisdom. Not to discredit pediatricians, but mothers know our babies best. Together, we have healthier kids.


Lois' photography
Iphone's ease of use proves magnificent again. Here are Lois' recent shots around the house, guaranteed Photoshop-free:

Moving electric fan - a bit cropped I'd say? Hahahha!

Flower light

Hello Kitty wall sticker

I like this one - Eartha, their fluffy friend sea turtle