Time is Gold

Time flies so fast! Imagine it's almost the end of the 1st quarter for 2007. Soon you can hear Christmas carols being played on the radio.

Being a mother, I always remind my kids to use their time wisely. I told them how precious time is and that it will not stop and wait for them. Why I am telling this to them, because I realized that I haven't used my time well.

I have 3 beautiful children but I wasn't there when they first smiled, when they first sit, when they first stand and when they took their first big step. Where am I during those times, at work. I am so scared that I could not give them the best in this world. That's why I told my self I need to work hard for them. But I was wrong...

There are things that can wait and will eventually happen. There are things that cannot wait and they just happen. It is a matter of how well you prioritized things. If only I can bring back the past, I will give more focus on being a mum. I'll make sure that I will always be there for my children.

My Favorite Things...

Aside from God and my loved ones (my 3 kids, husband, parents, siblings, close relatives and friends) there are some special things that can make me smile...

- Birds chirping
- Butterflies
- Flowers blooming
- Morning dew
- Sunrise and Sunset
- Rainbow
- The smell of freshly brewed coffee
- The smell of freshly baked bread

and of course hearing my children's voice and laughter...

Life is truly wonderful!

Dining in at Nando's

We often have lunch or dinner at Nando's. Our favorite order is the family feast. It comes with a whole chicken and a large side-dish (sa NZ it comes with 2 large side-dish and 4 small drinks), very affordable and enough for the whole family. May sobra pa for take away!

Lately, we noticed na laging ubos ang chicken. Last Friday, we had our dinner again at Nando's my husband asked if I only ordered a half chicken. Kasi simot ang plate. I simply told him, malalaki na ang 3 bata. Each of them can now finish 2 pieces of chicken. Time flies so fast...can't stopped them from growing. Maybe 2 or 3 years from now kailangan 2 whole chicken na ang orderin namin...hehehe...

From Z to A

From our beautiful home country (Philippines) we moved to New Zealand. That was the year 1999. We only had one child at that time. After 7 years and 6 months of staying in NZ, my husband and I decided to try here in Australia. Glad to say, we like the lifestyle here.

New Zealand is a beautiful country. The people are friendly, the air is fresh and everything is green. However the cost of living is quite expensive. It is not easy to save if you have a big family (we have 3 kids). Here in AU, life is balance (maybe it also depends on which state you are residing). The basic necessities (food, shelter, clothing, etc.) are of reasonable prices, the salary is good and plenty of job opportunities.

Migrating from one country to another is not easy especially if you have children. But as long as the family is together and making God as your guide, nothing is difficult.

The Lord is My Sheperd

February 24, 2007, Sunday

We attended a mass at Mater Christi and during the offertory, they played the song "The Lord is My Shepherd". Our children became silent. This was the song they used to sing when they were still at Good Shepherd Primary School in Auckland, NZ.

Kuya, Ate and Baby, we want you to always remember this song. We knew that it was against your will to transfer into another school much more to moved into a new country...

The Lord is my shepherd
And I want to follow
Wherever He leads me, wherever He goes.
And over the mountains, the highways and by ways
He promised to be there to help us along.

I want to go to meet Him there
To lay myself down in His love.
The Lord is my Shepherd
And I want to follow
Wherever He leads me, wherever He goes.

My Sunshine...

My day will not be complete without singing my children's favorite song to them. Yup, theme song namin itong magi-ina...

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy when sky is grey
You never know dear how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

The other night dear
As I lay sleeping
I dreamt about you here in my arms
But when I awoke dear, I was mistaken
So I hang my head down and cried