In Memoriam

My Godson Mark Ryan Caguioa was injured in Iraq a few weeks ago, and because of extensive injuries he passed away this past Thursday May 24th. I’m still numb and in disbelief since I found out on Sunday morning. His Mother; Lulay (my childhood bestfriend), called me on Sunday and I still have the same chill on my spine when she said that he has passed on. I wept in silence, but I wish I had more comforting words to say to her– but at that very moment I don’t have any. What comfort can I really offer to a grieving Mom who has just lost her firstborn?

This Friday my husband, kids, and I will be flying to San Francisco. Mark Ryan Caguioa will be laid to rest this Saturday at the SF National Cemetery Presidio. Mark you will be terribly missed!

Planning On Having More Kids?

Then you'd probably have to dump your husband's cellphone or better yet, get him one of this new sperm guard underwear as textually.org reports:

"Swiss clothing manufacturer Isabodywear is launching a special line of men's underwear that claims to protect "men's sperm from harmful cell phone radiation". The briefs are made with threads of silver which the company claims blocks cell phone rays and reception. The inventor, Andreas Sallmann, explains that when you put a cell phone inside your briefs, then dial your number from another phone, you probably won't even get a signal. 4000 black (only) briefs have been made so far and 500 will be been given away for test purposes, by simply sending the company an email."

And as if this world is not paranoid enough or shall I say "more informed" here is a list of other protective clothing concepts:

-- A New York based store sells dress shirts and caps designed to protect people from electromagnetic fields -- or radiation -- given off by cell phones and electronic devices.

-- Singapore-based garment manufacturer Crocodile International launched smart pants or "Radiguard' specialty trousers" for cell-phone buffs who exposed exposed to the ultra magnetic emission from the cell-phones.

-- In September 2002, Levi Strauss announced the launch of a new Dockers' model with anti-radiation-lined pockets, prompted by customers' concerns about the possible health risks of mobile phone use.

Honestly, all this scares the shit out of me --- I think I will live inside a bubble with all my loved ones. The kind of bubble that will protect us from everything and anything else that might come up harmful to people. When someone invents one, let me know.

Cross posted at Chicago Moms Blog

Too Fast

Time flew by way too fast! I can't believe that K is now 3 months old! I'm sad and yet excited to see her grow up. It wasn't too long ago when we took her home from the hospital...and now she's full of smiles and laughter.

Oh, and in hopes to win a BusyBodyBook giveaway at the ChicagoMomsBlog I'd have to tell you all how disorganized I can be. Let's just say - I've cancelled a couple of hair appointments lately because it coincided with my 7 year old's social life. If I can just take the time to jot these things all in one place like the busybodybook then I'd probably wouldn't have to be walking around halfway brown-haired and embarrassing my family to no end.

Chicago Moms Blog Launched!

I was asked to write collaboratively with a great group of Chicago Women in the newly launched blog called Chicago Moms Blog - it's cooler by the lake! I'm so very excited to be part of this and hoping to see it grow more and more. Here are the list of all the other writers I will be joining with and a link to their personal blogs.

Alma from Marketing Mommy
Danielle from Foodmomiac
Jessica from Sassafrass
Jordan from The Wonderwheel
Kim from Hormone-Colored Days
Meagan from Equilibrium
Sara from Self-Made Mom
Stephanie from Adventures In Babywearing

So come and visit us at ChicagoMomsBlog.com when you get a chance. And also visit my newest posting in there Ancient Chinese Secret? Hardly! .

My Take On Mother's Day

In running a tight ship in my household you would have to be consistent in managing your daily chores. Just imagine 2 rambunctious little boys and a newborn baby girl, you know I am as busy as a one-legged woman kicking butt all day. And if I falter for one day, it’ll cost me more stress because everything will double up on me. I’d have to lose more sleep just to get the laundry done, the school uniforms ironed, the toys put away, etc…

So in hopes of enjoying my own Mother’s Day I plan ahead and try to do everything I could so that I can forgo all the work for the special day so my husband and kids can lavish me with sweetness. I pretend that the clothes in the floor, the toys everywhere, and all the dishes can wait. Yes it did, but it waited for me.

I wish all the sweetness overflowed the day after Mother’s Day, but I am back at it and have to back track all that has missed. I used to say that Mother’s Day should be stretched out into a week of celebration – but now I realized I’m so glad that it is just for one day.