Oh, sorry, this post isn’t a review yet of the book I got hold from Book Sneeze Program of Thomas Nelson. I am just elated to announce here that I received the book just today when hubby handed it to me upon returning home from work. Actually, it’s already a replacement book. I did not receive the 1st book I ordered. Glad that the replacement book already arrived, and I couldn’t wait to read it, and review it. Based on the info on the order shipment paper, the replacement copy was shipped on Feb18.

In the meantime, I am posting the pics of the package and the book. Wooot.

Book for review at Book Sneeze: Same Life, New Story by Jan Silvious

I’ll be back for the review of this awesome book!

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T H E 85th L E T T E R

March 3, 2011 @1:21p.m.

Dear Baby1,

Howdy, my baby! You’re sleeping as Mommy writes this.

How time flies! It’s the third month of the year – our birthmonth! In our family, there are three of us who are celebrating our birthdays in March – you, Mommy, Mama – 3 generations. Three weeks from now, you’ll be turning 2! Hurrah!

And guess what, last night, Mommy was so guilty for promising you something which was a lie. I was missing you so much so I asked Daddy if you could go down, and wait at the car, and just go upstairs when we were about to leave. We didn’t really want to bring you along last night because Daddy and Mommy had to go for grocery shopping. At the car, you never wanted to leave. My mistake. I told you that you and your nanny will get your shoes. My biggest mistake. You cried and cried. When you saw Daddy upstairs (he told me), you shouted, “Daddy! Daddy!”, as if you were saying, it’s all right that Mommy went out, Daddy’s here. But when you saw Daddy readying to go out, you started to cry again. You went with Daddy to the elevator. I heard your cry while I was waiting for Daddy at the car. I promise, I won’t do that again – giving you false promises.

Guess what, baby, prior to your 23rd birthday, Daddy and Mommy were talking about your birthday on the eve of 27th Feb. But on that day, Feb 27, no one bothered to remember to greet you! That day, I even said, one month from now, you’ll be celebrating your 2nd birthday. Haha. Daddy and Mommy are both sorry for not remembering to greet you on your 23rd birthday. We were busily looking forward to your 2nd birthday next month. Mommy’s still finalizing on what to do on your 2nd birthday. We don’t have many friends who have kids here overseas. But, I do hope it will be an enjoyable day for you, baby.

We bought you your new set of Dora notebook, and non-toxic crayons last night. You’re so happy! I saw that you’re a perfectionist, too, like Mommy. Oh no. When one of your crayons was broken, you segregated it from the group of colors, and you didn’t want to use that broken color anymore. In the morning, Daddy witnessed, too, how you segregated the broken color from the rest. Oh no.

Today’s World Book Day, my baby. I am so glad that you love to read books. Whenever we read, you wanted to read all of your books! Tonight, we shall be receiving the Total Development Books we ordered last month. The Knowledge Volume has 24 books! Hurrah!

I am super thankful to God because your pickup is so fast. You are very bright, baby.

This is all for now.

iloveyou,

mommy

Heart’s Day is fast approaching – one week to go!

If you are celebrating valentine’s day, now is the time to buy your loved one a gift. For your woman/wife, you may give her this bracelet with the words…

“I Am Glad Your Path Crossed Mine”

…inscribed on it.

Sterling Silver “I Am Glad Your Path Crossed Mine” with Hearts Two Entwined Cuff Bracelets

Honestly, I never imagined that I’d be working at home or from home. In the past, I was one of those who yearned for recognition/merits at the workplace. I got further studies to augment my knowledge. I was on top of the class both in my tertiary education and graduate studies. Working from home then was a farfetched idea!

When we went overseas, I worked for two years, and finally decided that having a baby and finally settling in at home was and is the best option.

I’m still a career woman, only that, working outside home is no longer my option. I’m still here overseas, and I’ve pioneered the WAHM career in Kuwait. More about this soon.

When I learned that my first baby’s a girl in 2008, and that a baby girl’s brain development happens for the first two years of her life, that’s when I told myself that working outside should not be an option. Another thing, we didn’t have a nanny then to take good care of my baby. I was afraid of bringing my baby to babysitters. I also didn’t want to be apart from my baby by bringing her to my home country. And now, my first baby is 22 months, and is way ahead in her mental development. I am also currently pregnant with my 2nd baby, and she’s a baby girl, too.

Why do moms work at home?  For me, having a WAHM career is just so timely. It gives me more freedom and a lifestyle I wouldn’t trade of. I get to see my baby 24×7, and I’m almost always there every step of her way. I also enjoy what I am doing in my WAHM career.

For other working moms (who work outside home), circumstances, sometimes, for them to quit work and their careers. Top reason is about having a househelp. Yes just like this Malaysian mom who’s thinking of quitting work because there’s a shortage in foreign domestic help. Previously, we didn’t have a househelp here overseas. When our househelp came, I was already “forced” to quit working outside. But, the result is just awesome! I’d reiterate, I’m blessed to have both – a career at home, and that of taking care of my baby, and another one on the way.

I couldn’t ask for more. As I write this post, (after doing some online work), my baby is beside me – she’s watching youtube videos of her favorite singer, Justin Bieber. She has her own laptop, by the way.

Would you like to learn on how to start your WAHM career? It’s just easy. Let’s talk.