This is Caled now....Terrific 2's!

I am a Mother....

There’s a higher post that opened in the place where I work. I have been pondering on applying for that post. The old Cathy would not think twice, I would have updated my resume and submitted it on the first day the vacancy was announced…that was the old Cathy…the Cathy before Caled.


 I know getting that position would make it easier for me to handle some of the financial challenges that I’ve been having. At the same time, it would mean that I will be able to go back to shoe-shopping on a regular basis (yes, I know it’s shallow…but, there is something about shoes). A promotion is something that would definitely make our lives easier but again…Caled.

I am a mother to a two year old toddler. While some would say that this is the time of the terrible two’s - I fondly call this time, the “terrific two’s” Caled comes up with different stuff everyday. He always has a welcoming smile for me when I get home. The work that I have right now allows me to give him his morning bath, feed him breakfast, play with him, watch Monster’s Inc., read books and sing with him. It allows me time to watch him grow and learn new things and become the happy child that he is.

I get to see a miracle, I get to believe in magic and I get to experience it everyday. How in the world would I give that up?

I will be able to find ways to resolve my financial challenges, I will be able to address issues as they come. Time lost with Caled, I can never gain back…I am a mother above all else. Hearing Caled call me Mama over and over, hearing his giggles, singing with him…these moments are priceless…how can I trade it for a higher position at work? I work so I can provide for my son, but if I work too hard and miss precious moments with Caled…all the hardwork will be worthless. It would mean nothing.

I am a mother above all else…that’s how it is…that’s how its going to be…I know I already have the best post in the world. I already hold the greatest title - Caled’s Mom….Mommy ni Caled :)

He's Growing Handsome by the Day....

Whenever I look at Caled, I cannot believe how fast he is growing and how handsome he gets by the day.  I am more thankful because Caled is growing with a very good disposition, he's a happy, healthy, sweet child...

Thank you as ever Papa God and Mama Mary....

We love you so much Caled...I know I say it always...but when it comes to loving you my dear son, I don't think I will ever get tired from it :)

My Mom's Back for Good....

After 14 years of not seeing her as she has been in Dubai....she's back!
After 31 years of working abroad....she's back!

Fine timing for Caled to get to know his grandmother and for us to be reunited with Mom.

Thank you as ever Papa God and Mama Mary....Thank YOU :)

21 Months and Counting :)

The little boy is not so little anymore.  He's now one year and 9 months :)

There has been a lot of changes on how things are with me ever since I had Caled.  I would still have time to go out with friends every once in a while but I find myself more excited about being at home.  Even if at times, I would be in the bedroom and Caled would be downstairs playing, the sound of his giggles would be enough to bring me that feeling of being contented and happy at home.  At that particular moment, everything is just perfect.

Happy 21st month Caled.  We love you so much....Mama is always so proud of you, you are such a happy little boy. 

Thank you Papa God and Mama Mary for always making Caled healthy and happy :)

More Mommying than Blogging :)

I have not been able to do a lot of blogging recently.  It is due to the fact that I have been doing a lot of mommying :)

Caled is growing so fast, everyday, he will come up with a new trick and if I don't pay attention, I normally would miss it.  

The little boy is now one year, eight months and 23 days old.  This morning, I measured him and realized that he grew half an inch within the past month!

Its not only physically that Caled is growing fast...he is also a fast learner and his memory - geez!  It's so sharp.  The other day, I took Caled to have his haircut and while we were entering the shop, Caled started crying, he knows that he's going to have his encounter with the razor again and he hates the sound of the razor.  Even when he was getting a haircut, the little one won't stop crying.  I was holding him the whole time so I ended up with a lot of cut hair in me as well.  It's the same when Caled goes to his Pediatrician, he starts getting fidgety and the moment he sees his Pedia, he starts crying as well.  He knows that his Pedia is the one who normally gives her shots.  

One thing that has not changed would be Caled's disposition, he's a happy baby.  He would always have a ready smile and he's sooooooo sweet to the people he loves.  He likes being hugged and he loves giving hugs as well.

As much as I would like to document everything that is happening with Caled, I would rather observe it and experience it.  If there are times when I can write it, then I write it...but the moment is so much better savored with Caled, right there and then....if ever I remember to write it, you'll see it here, if not....it's OK, its saved in my memory bank anyways.