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How to Show Your Husband You Love Him
As new parents, oftentimes life revolves around our baby and we tend to devote our focus on our new addition. However, we mustn’t forget to dedicate attention and love to our spouse. Seeing your husband in a new light of being a father is enough reason to love him even more! Personally, every time I catch my husband interacting with our baby boy, it makes me fall in love all over again. It’s important to express love to one another. Here are 3 simple ways I show my husband I love him:
1. Cook
Like the old saying goes, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!” Honestly, I’ve never liked nor enjoyed cooking, but I knew my husband loves food (like every man), so on our wedding day, I vowed to learn to cook for him. Suddenly, I discovered that cooking for the one you love is not bad after all. There are several advantages to cooking at home:
- Control your intake. Unlike eating out, you add your own seasoning at home and are able to prepare healthy meals.
- Learn to cook whatever you or your spouse craves. Prior to our engagement, the only thing I knew how to make was eggs and rice! Now, I can probably make a 3 course meal. Besides, cooking is not as difficult as it sounds (my only exception is certain seafood like lobster and crab, but why learn when you have Joe’s Stone Crab around the corner).
- Save a buck or two. Eating out can be expensive, especially if you’re doing it daily.
2. Guy time
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. Guy time in my husband’s case is soccer. There’s no denying I married a soccer lover. I love seeing how happy he gets when he comes home from a good game. Whether it’s a sport or pastime, it’s good for your husband to have guy time, meanwhile, you can have a girl’s night out with your gals or do something productive like read a book or get a hobby.
3. Simply tell him, “I LOVE You!”
I say, “I love you!” to everyone I love. My family and close friends can attest to this. My parents taught me to express my feelings and as a family, we constantly tell each other I love you i.e. before hanging up the phone, we usually say, “OK, I love you, bye!” I tell my husband I love him before he leaves the house, before we go to sleep, and a couple of times throughout the day. I realize not too many families openly express this, which can be difficult to make it a habit. Yet, it is so important to say these words to the one you love because they produce assurance, affection, and can turn any frown upside down. If you are not accustomed to telling your spouse you love him, I encourage you to start doing it daily, and before you know, it’ll be a part of your family’s culture.
Here are photos of my love and our baby boy:
How to Know When Your Baby Is Ready for a Standard Stroller
This past weekend, Caleb debuted his big boy stroller for the very first time! It was bittersweet because he went from an infant stroller that faced us, to a standard stroller that faces the world. While he was extremely delighted, it touched my heart a little because he is growing up so fast! Motherhood is all about being selfless and learning to let go little by little, and although I am partially practicing attachment parenting, every new stage still tugs my heart. Nevertheless, our baby’s joy is our joy!
Here are 2 ways we knew he was ready for his new stroller:
- Fussy in infant stroller. An infant stroller can sometimes be uncomfortable for a baby, especially if he is growing fast. We noticed our baby was fussy when he was in his infant stroller for more than 1/2 hour and this made it difficult to go to the mall, grocery store, etc. The moment we transitioned him to his new stroller, we were able to go Christmas shopping without him fussing.
- Able to sit upright. If your baby is able to sit upright, you can finally transition him/her to a standard stroller. If he/she is unable to sit upright, it may be best to wait until they are able to do so.
Once your baby is ready for a standard stroller, he or she will uncover a whole new world! – A world that does not only face mommy and daddy. Your baby will be more comfortable and will be excited and curious to explore their new surroundings.
Caleb in his infant Simple Parenting Doona stroller
Caleb in his standard Quinny Moodd stroller
4 Ways to Fit into Your Pre-Pregnancy Jeans
At 4 months postpartum c-section, I FINALLY fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans! No one tells you how your body will look after birth, especially after a c-section. Being a first time mom, everything was completely new to me. I remember failing to fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans and staring at myself in the mirror, feeling wide and flabby all over. I had never seen my body like that before (obviously!) and I had to remind myself that I carried a 7.5 lb. baby for 9 months which in turn made me feel like a superwoman because pregnancy is one of the most beautiful experiences I ever lived. There will always be imprudent people that will ask how much weight you’ve lost after birth but quite frankly, I paid them no mind. My loving mother told me, “Before you know it, everything will go back to its place and you will fit into your clothes again!” And just like that, I was determined to not step foot on a scale nor obsess with losing the postpartum weight. Here we are 4 months post-baby and I did it! Without trying, I managed to fit into those jeans, all by living a regular lifestyle. Here’s how:
1. Breastfeeding
They say breastfeeding is nature’s natural liposuction! If you are currently breastfeeding, you are ahead of the game and will quickly drop to your pre-baby size. If you do not breastfeed, don’t worry, below are other ways to drop weight in no time!
2. Healthy Eating Habits
Here’s a little secret about me: I ALWAYS eat anything I want as long as it’s a small portion. There are currently only 2 “Don’ts” in my nutrition:
1. No dieting nor starving. I do not believe in diets. I have seen people “diet” for weeks and drop weight but then a few months after, they regain the weight or even gain more than before. This is because there is no change in their lifestyle. If you want to see permanent results, experience a lifestyle change in your eating habits. On the other end are those who starve to lose weight. This is worse than dieting because you are not nourishing your body and this can have long-term effects. Especially, if you are breastfeeding, you need to nourish your body with proper nutrients in order to have enough milk supply for your little one.
2. Don’t eat after 8PM. I lived by this rule before I got married. Then after marriage, I discovered that men love to eat and like to do it more frequently than (most) women. I noticed I gained 3-4 pounds after our wedding, which is not that bad but I can primarily blame it on eating after 8PM (since I never used to before). Now that I am no longer pregnant, I have reapplied this rule. Yes, there are exceptions, for example, Thanksgiving day – I pigged out like a true American!
3. Water
I may truly be water’s number 1 fan! I drink more than 8 cups a day because I simply love water. I am not one to drink my calories, which is why at restaurants, my drink order is water with no ice. Drink lots water!
4. Powerwalking
I love nature and I love trees. I prayed for a house close enough to a park filled with trees and voila! I take our baby boy for a stroll almost daily and as we stroll, I power-walk (since I am unable to run with our stroller). If you live close to a park, take your baby on a daily stroll. It’s not only a great enjoyable activity, it’s a form of light exercise.
Here are a couple of photos we took celebrating!
DISCLAIMER: Please keep in mind that this is what worked for me. I am not a doctor nor a nutritionist. Consult your physician if you are thinking about making any changes to your eating habits and exercise.
Caleb Turns 4 Months
Today my little mancub turns 4 months! We have enjoyed these past few months of parenting. There has been loads of learning and all the while it has been sheer bliss. It truly is unbelievable how this little fellow can turn any frown upside down. He has us head over heels! There is no wonder why I keep telling my girlfriends that motherhood is ecstasy and if they are afraid of having a baby, there is nothing to fear! Yes, having a little human is a responsibility of a lifetime, but it is something that comes with great reward, because at the end of the day, all that matters is putting a smile on your baby’s face. And when you see that smile, it will fill your life with an indescribable joy!
Check out a few snaps from his 4 months below:
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