Kids Say...Staff!

After a visit by my staff at our home, Kel (around 3 y.o.) came to me and asked, "Who are they, Mommy?"

"My staff from office", I casually replied.

"Oh, I see", and she went on to play with her pink Cheer Bear.

Amused, I asked her, "Do you know what staff means?"

"Yes! Staff...like staff toys!"

Ahhh...hmmmm.  Ok.

Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves."

Kids Say...Mentos!

Kel (6 y.o.) called me up at work and was making a small request.
"Mommy, can you bring home spaghetti for pasalubong (take-home treat)?" an excited small voice rang from the other end of the phone.
"Ok," I casually replied.
"And mentos!" she quickly added.
Now I would not want to oblige to every request so I wanted her to just choose one "pasalubong".
"No, Kel," I firmly said, "...one only."
"Ok!" she quickly replied. "Please also buy one mento!"

Ahhh...hmmm...

"May the LORD cause you to flourish, both you and your children." Psalm 115:14

crazy mom @ funny farm: Remembering Sangko Ben

http://madmader.blogspot.com/2011/09/remembering-sangko-ben.html?spref=bl: Today, September 12, is my Dad's birthday and as a tribute to him, I am posting this letter sent by his brother Mon of Fremont, CA. Thanks,...

Kids Say...The Point.

On our way to Cavite, the adults in the car were in the middle of a serious conversation. Points of view were running around, and it was becoming a bit stressful. Finally, Ariel said emphatically,"So, what's the point?"

Kel (6 y.o.), in a small confident voice quickly answered, "The point is a dot!"

That's stress buster for you. End of conversation.

"Know also that wisdom is sweet to your soul, if you find it, there is a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off." Proverbs 16:24

Kids Say...Take Off!

Coming from visiting their Tatay and Nanay in Anabu, the kids were pointing at airplanes passing by Coastal Road. Zel (6 yo) was pointing to an airplane, "Look! There's an airplane landing...". Kel (4 yo), was keen on spotting another one..."There! There's another one!"

Not to be left behind, Ariel quickly pointed to another plane. "Look! That airplane is taking off!"

There was a short pause...the kids may be looking at that plane...

Zel asks, "Taking off what?"

Now, how do we answer that?

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights who does not change like shifting shadows." James 1:17

Kids Say...Ice Plant!

My Ate told me once...write them down! She was talking about stories about my kids. So here goes the first one I remember. Kids say...

We were cruising along the North Bay Area (Manila Pier). Ariel asks me, "Where do we take a right turn?". "By the ice plant", I replied. Immediately, two excited voices were asking by the back seat, "Ice plant? How does an ice plant look like, Mommy?"

"You'll see when we get there," I answered casually.

After a few minutes, we turn by the ice plant. "There's the ice plant," I told Zel (4 years old) and Kel (2 years old).

"Where? Where? Where's the ice plant, Mommy?" Both of them were talking at the same time, excited. And I would point at the big gray building and say " There it is, there it is, can't you see? It's so big..."

"Where? Where?"

Well, apparently, the kids were looking for a "plant", the one with a trunk, branches, leaves...and made of ice.

Children will take our word for what it is...it is our role to define what we mean.

"Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord. The fruit of the womb is a reward." Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

Analyze My Coffee

Good morning! Usual? I'd say yes. And they call out - Iced Tall Sugar-free Vanilla Non-fat Caramel Macchiato!

It has to be iced. I need something to refresh me, and something cold is it. Tall size is just the right amount. Not overwhelming, but satisfying enough.

I like vanilla - from flavors to scents. Sugar-free is just a whim. And yes, I'd always go for non-fat milk, all the calcium sans the fat.

The caramel just adds excitement to the macchiato - milk "marked" by the espresso.

Aside from all these, it's so great to have people from your coffee shop recognize you, not just by your name, but also by your favorite coffee. Feels like one of those familiar places where you can just be yourself.

No wonder, taking time to sip my coffee and just relax on the couch is such a stress-relieving exercise. It gives me time to sit back, take stock of what has transpired so far of my day, say a short prayer and carry on with renewed vigor.

Let's go for a coffee-break!

"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7