“It’s not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours.”

Joyce Maynard

Latest Posts


  • Blogging in the time of AI

    Apologies in advance. This post isn’t going to be about motherhood. This is me contemplating the future of this mom blog in the time of AI (artificial intelligence). As I type this, I’m also reading articles on how to prevent… Continue reading

    Blogging in the time of AI
  • 4 Free and Fun Things to Do in San Jose City for April 2026

    What are your little ones doing this summer in San Jose City? There’s an ongoing war that’s driving living expenses up, and maybe, like me, you’re wondering if paying for summer activities for your little ones are worth it in… Continue reading

    4 Free and Fun Things to Do in San Jose City for April 2026
  • Holy Week Staycation at Baler (2026)

    Hello! Again, long time no see. Like, I have literally forgotten I have a blog? My inconsistency is astounding. Anyway, Happy Easter! For this Holy Week – yes, yes, we are officially bad Catholics – we went to Baler, Aurora… Continue reading

    Holy Week Staycation at Baler (2026)
  • Our First HFMD Experience

    Just when Francis and I thought that 2025 flew by without a major health scare for our little one, enter Sprout’s first experience with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Phew! (Long time no see! I’m sorry for not posting… Continue reading

    Our First HFMD Experience
  • Holy Week 2025 at Vigan, Ilocos Sur

    I originally planned to write this right after our Holy Week trip, but with the news of Pope Francis’ death, I couldn’t get myself to do it. Pope Francis is my favorite pope, you see… he’s literally the reason I… Continue reading

    Holy Week 2025 at Vigan, Ilocos Sur
  • Exciting Summer Activities for Kids in San Jose City

    I love being a Batang ’90s, but I’m also quite envious of all the opportunities for kids readily available. I don’t know if it’s just us – being poor and living in a remote area in Nueva Ecija – but… Continue reading

    Exciting Summer Activities for Kids in San Jose City
  • How We Manage Lice and Nits at Home w/o Shaving Our Hair

    First, a trigger warning: lice. When I was in fourth grade, I had a major lice infestation. I discovered it when I was taking an exam, and as I was answering, one fell from my head to my test paper.… Continue reading

    How We Manage Lice and Nits at Home w/o Shaving Our Hair
  • Our Philippine Book Festival 2025 Haul

    Hello! Would you want to know why I became a librarian? I’ll tell you anyway. It’s because, aside from being the mother of a girl, growing up I had no other desire in life than be surrounded by books. And… Continue reading

    Our Philippine Book Festival 2025 Haul