Wednesday, August 28, 2024

✨ Finding Grace in Solitude ✨

With my hubby off taking care of some things back in Cauayan (definitely not a vacation—wish there were an emoji for missing someone! ๐Ÿ˜ข), I’m managing our busy household ๐Ÿ , supporting our teen, and caring for our little one. Plus, I’m juggling my work tasks ๐Ÿ’ผ and making sure our wonderful home support is well looked after. ๐Ÿ’ช✨

His role is so essential ๐Ÿ’ž, and it’s in these moments that I really feel how much we lean on each other ๐Ÿค. Balancing everything while he’s away has been challenging and a reminder of the incredible team we make. It’s been a gentle nudge to remember that I’m doing okay ๐ŸŒŸ, and that taking time for myself is just as important as anything else ๐Ÿง˜‍♀️๐Ÿ’–.

Even with the separation blues and the daily hustle, I’ve found some sweet moments to pause and reflect. It’s amazing how a bit of solitude can remind you just how much self-care matters. These little pockets of peace have shown me that taking care of myself is key to keeping it all together. ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ’–

Here’s to finding serenity in the chaos, embracing self-care ๐ŸŒฟ, and treasuring the everyday moments. ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒŸ

 ๐Ÿ“ธ by Fredd

Monday, August 26, 2024

๐ŸŽ‰ Tiny Tot Triumph! ๐ŸŽ‰

Our sweet little one, now 21 months old, has officially kicked his pacifier habit to the curb for almost 3 months! ๐Ÿš€ We’re overjoyed with how smoothly he’s adapted. ๐ŸŒŸ

At 18 months, his favorite pacifier, affectionately known as "TATA," had a bit of a rough patch—chewed, bitten, and finally punctured. Even though it was a little worse for wear, we decided to keep it around and cleaned and sterilized it every single day. ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿ”ฌ Despite our best efforts, he wasn’t too impressed with the “upgraded” version and would toss it aside. ๐Ÿ˜…

The first few days were a rollercoaster of tears and tantrums, but we stuck to our guns and slowly he forgot all about his TATA. Now, he’s a happy little guy, totally pacifier-free and loving it! ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ‘

Here’s to celebrating the little wins and watching our tiny human grow up faster than we can say “goodbye TATA”! ๐Ÿฅณ❤️