Friday, August 30, 2019

Embracing a New Season of Motherhood

Embracing a New Season of Motherhood

As we welcome new addition to our family, it entails adjustments not just for me but for the entire family, a new season for us.

This means closing doors and new beginnings...

Wistfully, I had to leave the dance ministry I was involved in. It was difficult because I really love to dance ever since and the ministry is very dear to me. Nonetheless, I am grateful to God and to Saints Dance Ministry for all the lessons and experiences. Though it was a shortstop, I've learned a lot from them. Not just in terms of dancing but more so, in my spiritual journey. I am blessed by the weekly devotions and it's one of the things I always look forward to. It was so humbling to be accountable to people younger than me. Most of the time, I feel like they are more mature Christians.

Presently, I am also back to working from home. I currently have two part-time jobs to help augment our finances. This was agreed on even before I got pregnant and was magnified with the coming of another child. Thankfully, God allowed me to get hired despite being pregnant and He gave me the one that I was really praying for!

These changes would also mean I will be juggling between being a wife, mom to (soon to be) three, homeschooler to two boys (by September), while at the same time working as a freelancer. Just the mere thought of these is already overwhelming, but I know God will always equip me to do the task He has called me. His grace is sufficient for me, plus I have a supportive husband who is always by my side.

I may sometimes fear the future but I rest my case to God. It's not easy, in fact, my personal schedule is a bit chaotic the past few days, but I look forward to easing in and get the right routine once everything is settled. I just thank God for the perfect timing. I had my training during our homeschool vacation, so I was able to somehow adjust and focus on it. I've also seen how personal our God is in the past few days and how He responded whenever I am overwhelmed with anxieties. He always has an answer which most of the time bring me to the realization of how small my faith is.

This was shared to us by our small group leader and it is very timely:
We don’t know how God will use the circumstances of our life, but we can rest in the knowledge that God knows everything about us and is directing our footsteps. Though His sovereign hand may seem hidden, He’s never absent.

I know God is redirecting my life for a greater purpose. I may not know where He is leading me and my family but I trust His sovereign hands. I'm embracing this new season of motherhood..

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. ~ Psalm 139:16


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Embracing a New Season of Motherhood

Embracing a New Season of Motherhood

As we welcome new addition to our family, it entails adjustments not just for me but for the entire family, a new season for us.

This means closing doors and new beginnings...

Wistfully, I had to leave the dance ministry I was involved in. It was difficult because I really love to dance ever since and the ministry is very dear to me. Nonetheless, I am grateful to God and to Saints Dance Ministry for all the lessons and experiences. Though it was a shortstop, I've learned a lot from them. Not just in terms of dancing but more so, in my spiritual journey. I am blessed by the weekly devotions and it's one of the things I always look forward to. It was so humbling to be accountable to people younger than me. Most of the time, I feel like they are more mature Christians.

Presently, I am also back to working from home. I currently have two part-time jobs to help augment our finances. This was agreed on even before I got pregnant and was magnified with the coming of another child. Thankfully, God allowed me to get hired despite being pregnant and He gave me the one that I was really praying for!

These changes would also mean I will be juggling between being a wife, mom to (soon to be) three, homeschooler to two boys (by September), while at the same time working as a freelancer. Just the mere thought of these is already overwhelming, but I know God will always equip me to do the task He has called me. His grace is sufficient for me, plus I have a supportive husband who is always by my side.

I may sometimes fear the future but I rest my case to God. It's not easy, in fact, my personal schedule is a bit chaotic the past few days, but I look forward to easing in and get the right routine once everything is settled. I just thank God for the perfect timing. I had my training during our homeschool vacation, so I was able to somehow adjust and focus on it. I've also seen how personal our God is in the past few days and how He responded whenever I am overwhelmed with anxieties. He always has an answer which most of the time bring me to the realization of how small my faith is.

This was shared to us by our small group leader and it is very timely:
We don’t know how God will use the circumstances of our life, but we can rest in the knowledge that God knows everything about us and is directing our footsteps. Though His sovereign hand may seem hidden, He’s never absent.

I know God is redirecting my life for a greater purpose. I may not know where He is leading me and my family but I trust His sovereign hands. I'm embracing this new season of motherhood..

Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. ~ Psalm 139:16


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Embracing a New Season of Motherhood

Embracing a New Season of Motherhood

As we welcome new addition to our family, it entails adjustments not just for me but for the entire family, a new season for us.

This means closing doors and new beginnings...

Monday, August 12, 2019

AmblesideOnline Year 4

Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. - Abigail Adams 

We're finally done with AmblesideOnline Year 4, Grade 6 and our 5th year of homeschooling!

Charlotte Mason PH
books on his lap are his favorites, Narnia is on top


I am so thankful to God for another year and for bringing us this far in our journey. I always say we couldn't do it without His grace to sustain us. It's not always good days in this journey, there are bad days too - we all have them! But His grace is always sufficient for us. Each year is a testament of God's faithfulness and I'm always amazed at how He provided for our needs and sustained us until the end. He who promised is faithful, indeed.

Here's a glimpse of our school year in pictures. Enjoy!

Charlotte Mason PH
notebooks, journals, sketches, paintings and flower press
Charlotte Mason PH
Book of Centuries

Charlotte Mason PH
different maps


Here's our portfolio:



You can view our handicrafts for this year here:

Finger Knitting

Highlights

We have many highlights for this year, Gabi has been improving in many ways. He improved with his nature journaling, see his example here. I've seen him wrote his longest and neatest written narration thus far:

Charlotte Mason PH

I can still remember how reluctant he is when it comes to writing and how he dreaded doing so (this was before we embraced the Charlotte Mason Method). Recently, he made a typed letter for his friend and we were just amazed at it. Another CM win for our family!

Charlotte Mason PH

Celebrating another homeschool milestone

We don't have typical graduation because we are independently homeschooling. But here's how we celebrated this new milestone; we went to KidSports at Glorietta Branch and got Gabi a new pair of shoes. It's our gift for his hard work, read about it here. We were also blessed to watch The Lion King, which was sponsored by their Grandmabels (my Nanay).

Charlotte Mason PH

Charlotte Mason PH

What's next?

Gabi's Elementary Education includes:

  • Nursery - Grade 1: Conventional School
  • Grades 2 - 4: Homeschooling with Homeschool Global
  • Grade 5-6 - Independent Homeschooling
It is our desire to continue homeschooling until Grade 12, Lord willing. You can read here why we homeschool and would want to continue doing so.

This September, we will continue with Independent Homeschooling using the same generous curriculum of Charlotte Mason/AmblesideOnline. I'll have two homeschoolers by then, my #LittleManGael will be joining us. So, I'll have AO Year 5 and AO Year 0.

The next year 2020, we will also enroll in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) for Gabi's elementary certification and to seal his grade schooling.

May the Lord direct our paths and continue to guide us in this journey.



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AmblesideOnline Year 4

Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. - Abigail Adams 

We're finally done with AmblesideOnline Year 4, Grade 6 and our 5th year of homeschooling!

Charlotte Mason PH
books on his lap are his favorites, Narnia is on top

AmblesideOnline Year 4

Learning is not attained by chance. It must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence. - Abigail Adams 

We're finally done with AmblesideOnline Year 4, Grade 6 and our 5th year of homeschooling!

Charlotte Mason PH
books on his lap are his favorites, Narnia is on top


I am so thankful to God for another year and for bringing us this far in our journey. I always say we couldn't do it without His grace to sustain us. It's not always good days in this journey, there are bad days too - we all have them! But His grace is always sufficient for us. Each year is a testament of God's faithfulness and I'm always amazed at how He provided for our needs and sustained us until the end. He who promised is faithful, indeed.

Here's a glimpse of our school year in pictures. Enjoy!

Charlotte Mason PH
notebooks, journals, sketches, paintings and flower press
Charlotte Mason PH
Book of Centuries

Charlotte Mason PH
different maps


Here's our portfolio:



You can view our handicrafts for this year here:

Finger Knitting

Highlights

We have many highlights for this year, Gabi has been improving in many ways. He improved with his nature journaling, see his example here. I've seen him wrote his longest and neatest written narration thus far:

Charlotte Mason PH

I can still remember how reluctant he is when it comes to writing and how he dreaded doing so (this was before we embraced the Charlotte Mason Method). Recently, he made a typed letter for his friend and we were just amazed at it. Another CM win for our family!

Charlotte Mason PH

Celebrating another homeschool milestone

We don't have typical graduation because we are independently homeschooling. But here's how we celebrated this new milestone; we went to KidSports at Glorietta Branch and got Gabi a new pair of shoes. It's our gift for his hard work, read about it here. We were also blessed to watch The Lion King, which was sponsored by their Grandmabels (my Nanay).

Charlotte Mason PH

Charlotte Mason PH

What's next?

Gabi's Elementary Education includes:

  • Nursery - Grade 1: Conventional School
  • Grades 2 - 4: Homeschooling with Homeschool Global
  • Grade 5-6 - Independent Homeschooling
It is our desire to continue homeschooling until Grade 12, Lord willing. You can read here why we homeschool and would want to continue doing so.

This September, we will continue with Independent Homeschooling using the same generous curriculum of Charlotte Mason/AmblesideOnline. I'll have two homeschoolers by then, my #LittleManGael will be joining us. So, I'll have AO Year 5 and AO Year 0.

The next year 2020, we will also enroll in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) for Gabi's elementary certification and to seal his grade schooling.

May the Lord direct our paths and continue to guide us in this journey.



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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

KidSports, Your One-stop Shop for Sporting Goods for Children

It was time to get our boys a new pair of shoes and I know how important it is to invest in a good pair. Hence, we visited KidSports at Glorietta branch last Saturday to see what they have in store for my active kids.

Mid-Year Sale
Kidsports is a one-stop-shop for sporting goods for children. They carry the latest styles from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, Vans, Converse, and Havaianas for the active kids.


The store is located at Glorietta 3, Ground Floor

KidSports has a lot of items for any ages and for any sorts of activities. I couldn't resist touching the toddler's shoes, they're just too cute! My son ushered me to their section of soccer gears and begged to get a pair of cleats. I told him he already has cleats and training shoes is our priority at the moment. He needs athletic shoes that he can wear every day and would last long.

Mid-Year Sale

Mid-Year Sale
Regular Price Items

It wasn't hard to find a shoe that fits my active boys because they have a lot of options to choose from. Plus their Sales Staff are very accommodating, they helped us find the perfect fit for our kid's foot requirements. It was a smooth and easy experience. 

Mid-Year Sale

Mid-Year Sale

This is what we got for our boys:

NIKE COURT BOROUGH LOW

Regular price ₱1,795.00

Nike Court Borough Low children's sneakers design that resembles basketball shoes.

Features:

  • Low space above the arc of the leg that allows for natural movement.
  • Rubber sole for durability and stability.
  • The belt on the whip for easier footwear and skid footwear.

Order it here.


Mid-Year Sale

NIKE LUNARSOLO
Regular price ₱3,995.00, Sale price ₱1,997.50

SMOOTH SPEED
The Nike LunarSolo Big Kids' Running Shoe is designed to evenly disperse impact along your foot to keep your legs fresh for everyday runs and the next big race.

Features:

  • Mesh upper for breathable support.
  • Ultralight, springy Lunarlon cushioning for soft yet responsive shock absorption.
  • Flywire cables offer lightweight support when and where you need it.
  • Engineered sole helps evenly disperse impact along your foot.
  • Foam cushioning flexes with your foot for comfortable movement.
  • Seamless overlays provide a streamlined look.

Order it here.


Mid-Year Sale

What I like about KidSports is, it is designed specifically for active kids. They offer footwear that will help with stability, reduce stumbles and falls but will not compromise comfort. 

Aside from footwear, they also have a wide range of sports apparel and accessories that kids and adult will surely love.

Mid-Year Sale
Sale Items

We were able to catch a great deal because it's their Mid-Year Sale. They offer a big discount of up to 70% off on their products. So, If you want to take advantage of this, hurry because the promo is valid until August 30, 2019, only.

Mid-Year Sale

No time to visit their store? Visit their online shop at www.kidsports.ph. They offer cash on delivery nationwide! You may visit their website at https://kidsports.ph/ or you may follow their FB Page https://www.facebook.com/KidsportsPhilippines/ or IG @kidsportsphil for more information.

Mid-Year Sale

Thanks to KidSports Glorietta Branch for accommodating us and helping us find a great pair for our little adventurers!

This post contains affiliate links. 


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KidSports, Your One-stop Shop for Sporting Goods for Children

It was time to get our boys a new pair of shoes and I know how important it is to invest in a good pair. Hence, we visited KidSports at Glorietta branch last Saturday to see what they have in store for my active kids.

Mid-Year Sale
Kidsports is a one-stop-shop for sporting goods for children. They carry the latest styles from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, Vans, Converse, and Havaianas for the active kids.

KidSports, Your One-stop Shop for Sporting Goods for Children

It was time to get our boys a new pair of shoes and I know how important it is to invest in a good pair. Hence, we visited KidSports at Glorietta branch last Saturday to see what they have in store for my active kids.

Mid-Year Sale
Kidsports is a one-stop-shop for sporting goods for children. They carry the latest styles from Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, Vans, Converse, and Havaianas for the active kids.


The store is located at Glorietta 3, Ground Floor

KidSports has a lot of items for any ages and for any sorts of activities. I couldn't resist touching the toddler's shoes, they're just too cute! My son ushered me to their section of soccer gears and begged to get a pair of cleats. I told him he already has cleats and training shoes is our priority at the moment. He needs athletic shoes that he can wear every day and would last long.

Mid-Year Sale

Mid-Year Sale
Regular Price Items

It wasn't hard to find a shoe that fits my active boys because they have a lot of options to choose from. Plus their Sales Staff are very accommodating, they helped us find the perfect fit for our kid's foot requirements. It was a smooth and easy experience. 

Mid-Year Sale

Mid-Year Sale

This is what we got for our boys:

NIKE COURT BOROUGH LOW

Regular price ₱1,795.00

Nike Court Borough Low children's sneakers design that resembles basketball shoes.

Features:

  • Low space above the arc of the leg that allows for natural movement.
  • Rubber sole for durability and stability.
  • The belt on the whip for easier footwear and skid footwear.

Order it here.


Mid-Year Sale

NIKE LUNARSOLO
Regular price ₱3,995.00, Sale price ₱1,997.50

SMOOTH SPEED
The Nike LunarSolo Big Kids' Running Shoe is designed to evenly disperse impact along your foot to keep your legs fresh for everyday runs and the next big race.

Features:

  • Mesh upper for breathable support.
  • Ultralight, springy Lunarlon cushioning for soft yet responsive shock absorption.
  • Flywire cables offer lightweight support when and where you need it.
  • Engineered sole helps evenly disperse impact along your foot.
  • Foam cushioning flexes with your foot for comfortable movement.
  • Seamless overlays provide a streamlined look.

Order it here.


Mid-Year Sale

What I like about KidSports is, it is designed specifically for active kids. They offer footwear that will help with stability, reduce stumbles and falls but will not compromise comfort. 

Aside from footwear, they also have a wide range of sports apparel and accessories that kids and adult will surely love.

Mid-Year Sale
Sale Items

We were able to catch a great deal because it's their Mid-Year Sale. They offer a big discount of up to 70% off on their products. So, If you want to take advantage of this, hurry because the promo is valid until August 30, 2019, only.

Mid-Year Sale

No time to visit their store? Visit their online shop at www.kidsports.ph. They offer cash on delivery nationwide! You may visit their website at https://kidsports.ph/ or you may follow their FB Page https://www.facebook.com/KidsportsPhilippines/ or IG @kidsportsphil for more information.

Mid-Year Sale

Thanks to KidSports Glorietta Branch for accommodating us and helping us find a great pair for our little adventurers!

This post contains affiliate links. 


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