a journey into the chaotic world of mommyhood
Z has his consultation with the development pediatrician every 6 months. Last month, we visited the good doctor for his first session this year.
Dev-pedia consults are actually nerve-wracking for me. Sometimes, or most of the time, I feel like I am not doing enough once I find out that Z’s progress is very slow. Last month’s consultation was somehow better. His assessment? A charming little boy of stated age. I love that!
Ever heard of Merries diaper? This is Japan’s number 1 diaper brand for 10 consecutive years*. And this is now in the Philippines.
There are a lot of diaper brands in the market nowadays. And while we have a lot of options, sometimes, it makes it harder to find the one that will suit our baby’s needs. Using the wrong diaper for our baby may lead to leakages, discomfort, and other health concerns.
For this brand, since I had a small sized diaper and doesn’t fit my little boy, I opted to do the water test. I have wanted to do this for a long time now since it looks fun to do. Here’s my findings:
Last Saturday was Z’s first movie experience. I mean it was his first time to watch a movie in the big screen. How was it?
I enjoy watching short films (or usually called shorts) from different brands. They usually leave you with different kinds of emotions, depending on the message they want to send out. But have you noticed that oftentimes these shorts require a handful of tissues to be on hand before watching? And Sun Life’s short films, #SunShorts, are no exemptions.
Do you know why Filipinos get easily scammed? It’s because we buy products or services that we do not truly understand. We also love get-rich-quick schemes. I mean, who doesn’t want to get rich in the shortest time possible? But every single time, we hear people regret decisions of signing themselves up with such schemes because instead of gaining, they lost their investment.
Why?
The McDonald’s Kiddie Crew workshop is a five-day workshop that provides kids an opportunity to experience what it’s like to work in a restaurant. Incorporated in the learning experience are time tested values like teamwork, hard work, discipline, responsibility and sharing.
Jackie Lou Blanco and Dominique Roque hosted this year’s Mcdo Kiddie Crew Grand Graduation program. Ronald and the Gang also performed and they had this McDonald’s race which the kiddie crew graduates helped Ronald win.
The brand McCormick became known to me because of their tea bags. Anyone remembers the green box and the individual plastic container for each tea bag with the word “McCormick” printed? Yeah, that’s the one. Then, I learned about their curry powder. And as the years go by, I started to learn more about herbs and spices as I find my way into the kitchen to explore the art of cooking. I also use McCormick food coloring and vanilla extract in my baking. So there, I can safely say that I am indeed a fan of McCormick.
There were 4 chefs that shared their creations. Given that I had two stubs, I was able to get two of everything! I only got to taste 3 out of the 4 though. I didn’t get the kare-kare since it had bagoong and I am allergic.
Here are the 4 dishes served during the event:
Brushing kids’ teeth can be such a core at times, especially when they are in their toddler to preschool years. Don’t you agree? Z loves “brushing” but he doesn’t really brush his teeth. He’s more than likely to just chew on his toothbrush and eat all the toothpaste. LOL! I have been replacing his toothbrush on a monthly basis because he makes it his chew toy.
It’s been quite difficult letting Z getting accustomed to brushing as I think his gums are overly sensitive. Kids with Down syndrome are usually known to have some sensory issues and it makes it difficult to get them to finish the task of brushing his teeth.
So, how do I make brushing more fun for him?
Nap times and bedtimes are one of the few moments that Z and I spend together that I really love. I only get to put him to bed at night on the weekends and when I have to stay home during the week. So I make it up during nap times before I leave for work.
I’ve heard such great reviews about Belo Baby products from other moms in my circle that I have been wanting to give it a try. So, first on my line up? Belo Baby’s latest addition to its collection – Belo Baby Talc-free powder. Why we love the Belo Baby Talc-Free Powder: