Jaden and Play School

I enrolled Jaden today! I am one very excited mom. I wanted to see how he will be when he's around children which he will constantly see and I'm excited to see him do different things! First let me tell you about this great school we have found. I found out about Maya Playgarden and Daycare Center from a friend, I checked their Facebook page and I love the fact that they have a parent-child program. They follow the Waldorf system of education which promotes a home-like environment for children and the use of organic materials.

The school is 45 minutes away but I did not mind the travel since Jaden's schedule is only every Saturday morning. I really wanted him to be exposed to other kids and to be able to experience lots of things. Maya has a wide range of activities for kids and the school location is very perfect! Grasses and trees all around and no cars or traffic nearby.

We went there today with my husband's cousin's daughter, Jaden's second cousin Izza:)

All of the toys and furnitures are made of wood. Jaden was so fascinated with the wooden toys. Let's admit it, we mostly buy plastic toys from the mall, I'm glad he will get to see the beauty of hand made products.

It was his first time in a see-saw :)

He doesn't want to try the swing.

We had lunch after and here they are enjoying the moment!

We will start school on the 22nd of June and I'm excited. We still have to buy some things like boots for their nature walk, aprons for cooking and some little trinkets. I hope he loves school and his new friends :)

Here For You...Forever

I have always believed in the saying “Our children need our presence more than our presents” though both would be great J I grew up without my mom because she has to leave the country for work. My dad was there but never really there, you know what I mean. Life was hard growing up without the only person you know you could turn to but because of my youth then, I did not mind being with my Grandma and Grandpa. I remember having school programs and I would see other girls’ moms doing their make-up and fixing their costumes. My grandma did all of that for me, something I am grateful up to now, but as a child I can’t help but wish my mom could do those things for me. Nothing beats a mom’s care and I am one lonely child craving for it. Those things helped me realize that if ever I am going to be a mom someday, I would never leave my child unless I really have to.

After knowing I am pregnant, I promised myself that I would be there for my little one no matter what. I will make it a point to put him first before anything else, even my own self. You never really know what love is until you hold your future in your own arms, heard his laughter, felt his fears and anxiety. Motherhood becomes me. I remember being so excited for my ultrasound so I could see his gender, but I know in my heart I was carrying a little prince. I was very happy when I found out it was a boy, I have always wanted a baby boy. I could see him holding my hands when I get old and frail enough to walk alone.

My favorite days are when my husband is at home. We could spend the day at home or we could plan to go out and have a little fun. Those days would be the most tiring yet fulfilling. Nothing can compare to the joy my son feels whenever he rides a car, take a turn at the carousel, play an hour at the playhouse. He loves running around the mall while Daddy and I are running after him, mostly taking pictures.

Last Saturday we went out and Jaden had so much fun!

Annoying "selfies"

He's very talkative now!

I don't want a picture!

At Dave's Playhouse

He loves to climb

Posing for Daddy

Time is not something you can buy to be back at a certain moment. They are only young once, spend more time with them. Time flies, your little one is going to spread his wings someday and he might not need you as much by then :)

SAHMs Can Work

Photo Credit: inspiredworkingmoms

Gone were the days when women are just mere home makers. Don't get me wrong. I know how hard it is to take care of a child, clean your place, serve your husband and to find some time for yourself. Most moms nowadays are working moms which I think is harder. They spend 8 hours or more in the workplace, away from their kids and when they get home they still have to do everything (unless you can afford a help). Being a SAHM has its pros and cons. You get to watch your child grow, you get to take care of him, play with him and record his every milestone. But as they grow older, expenses piled a little higher and you think of going back to work to help your partner. How you wish you could earn while staying at home, huh? 50 years ago that would have been IMPOSSIBLE unless you have your own business at home. Now, a lot of SAHMs are opting for online jobs or stay at home jobs. I searched online and I could see a wide range of possibilities. Besides, moms are the bestest when it comes to multitasking, agree?

There are a lot of ways you could earn just by using your computer and internet connection. No need to pay for anything. 95% of the time, online opportunities who require payment are a SCAM. They will rip you off of your hard earned pennies. Don't pay unless you are sure the site or program you are joining is legit. Online sites that promise fast, mind-blowing amount of cash is MOST PROBABLY a scam. If that were true, everyone would be wealthy and living the life :)

So, how can you earn online?

First, every online job requires an email address so it's best to secure one from Google, Hotmail or Yahoo.

Second, you need to think of the safest and fastest way for you to get your money if ever you start earning. Most of the online job sites now pay you through Paypal, Payza, LibertyReserve, direct to your bank account or via check. It is best to sign up for these things so you will only have to fill out the e-mail address when asked for. Remember, most of the time, the site requires that your e-mail address be the same as the e-mail address registered on these sites.

Third, choose the jobs that will suit your time. I know some of us moms only get to sit in front of the computer at night when the children are sleeping. Some can sneak in a few minutes during the day. So it would be best to sign up for online jobs that is time flexible.

Fourth, dedication is the key. Most of the online jobs/opportunities have a minimum payout. Some of you may get discouraged after a few weeks of not receiving a dime. Be patient. Besides, you are not investing anything except for a few minutes of your time.

Fifth and the most important: Don't expect to get rich doing this things. You may get a big break some months and you may get chump change in some but you should know that the internet is as unpredictable as life. There is no assurance that you will be doing this forever. Sites close down and new sites come up. Opportunities come and go, grab them while they are hot.

Here are some of the things you could do online. I will be doing more detailed blog posts of each including the links but for now I'll give you a bird's eye view.

• Blogging. Almost everyone is doing this nowadays. Some just for fun, some as a means of expressing themselves and some just wanted to earn online. You could set up a blog as easy as 1-2-3 and monetize it any way you want. Read my other blog for details.
• Get paid to click. There are a lot of paid-to-click sites nowadays. The earnings are not much but if you could do ten paid-to-click sites a day, you'll see it's not so bad.
• Get paid to read e-mails. You check your e-mail everyday so why not sign up for one of these and earn at the same time?
• Get paid to surf. This will require you to download a search engine and use it to do what you are already doing, surfing. The plus? You get paid.
• Get paid to answer surveys. All you have to do is answer some surveys honestly and you will get paid for every one you complete.
• Earn by uploading your photos, videos and e-books. Yes, you could earn by posting the photos you took and the footage you filmed. You can upload your e-books as well. You will earn whenever people download or buy. Just make sure you have the rights to the photos, videos and the e-books.
• Earn by posting ads. All you have to do is post an ad and you earn immediately. When someone clicks your ad, you'll earn some more. The possibilities are endless. Read my blog post about the site I am joining now.
• Earn by selling your skills. There is a lot of people who need your skills. They need transcriptionists, writers, data encoders, typists, researchers, virtual assistants, website developers and a lot more! Don't let your talent go to waste.