Fireworks

Posted on Feb 6, 2024 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

We are blessed to live in a house that has a full view of the fireworks display during the new year. Zachary is now at an age where he knows that there will be celebration of lights before the new year. At new year’s eve, therefore, I opened the window curtains as I prepared him for bed. The plan was to wake him up at midnight to watch the fireworks.

A Jolly Breakfast

Posted on Jan 16, 2024 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Breakfast was not a particularly pleasurable meal for me growing up.

Trapping Hugs

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I don’t get always to stay in bed to wait for my child to get up, but when I do, it’s always a treat!

Rabbit of the Year

Posted on Feb 17, 2023 in Everyday Bliss | 2 comments

I did not want to have another pet in the house, but God had another plan. My daughter has more than 100 fish that we are currently taking care of and there is no more room for more in our house, nor in our hearts. Or so I thought. . .

Phases of the Moon

Posted on Dec 15, 2021 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

We went to the gate to visit some baby goats withZachary a while ago. He loves petting them.I noticed how striking the moon was and...

Finding Time For You

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Today I got up at dawn  to watch my very first live full-length classical ballet show! It was Sleeping Beauty by the American Liberty Ballet School.
It was a 2-hour show but I sat there transfixed.

Moonlight By The Marina

Posted on Dec 2, 2020 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I love strolling along the Marina with the kids. Tonight it is extra special because of the full moon.

Leap! It’ a Leap Year!

Posted on Feb 29, 2020 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

What have you always dreamed of doing or becoming? Did you know that that ache has been placed by God?  Why don’t you give yourself permission to pursue your dreams today?

Three Dozen Roses

Posted on Sep 16, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

We were on our way to Tagaytay one fine day three years ago and I was belting out the song ‘If I Ain’t Got You” by...

Typhoon Mom

Posted on Aug 25, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

The weather today according to Mishca: “Mommy, they named a typhoon after you! That means it is going to rain whatever you want from...

Mom’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

My daughter and her Dad never fails to make Morher’s Day special with theor gift creativity. And they did it without spending a...

Everything is O-kay!

Posted on Apr 4, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I heard a loud shriek from the other room this afternoon. It was Mishca. As she was jumping in bed to entertain her baby brother, she hit her head on the corner of the headboard. It was a hard bump

The Parable of the Oregano

Posted on Feb 26, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I have pots of oregano in my kitchen window. I call it my indoor herb garden. Seeing my plants relaxes me. Oregano comes from the word “oros” meaning mountain and “ganos” meaning joy. No wonder it gives me so much joy to have it around the house. Oregano is natural medicine for my family. It is works very well to lower fever and alleviate common cough and cold.

True Love

Posted on Feb 14, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

My two loves. . . Mishca requested for this photo for Valentines. February 12, 2019   These are the last pictures to be taken before. . ....

Love In A Soup

Posted on Jan 24, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I had a rare, rare time alone with God at a quaint restaurant  at lunch today. The place had a very relaxed vibe. It was refreshing to...

Baby Love

Posted on Jan 7, 2019 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Mishca crashed in on us while Zach and I were nursing in bed. Zach got a dose of  cuddles and hugs from his adoring sister....

Dinosaurs in Heaven

Posted on Dec 11, 2018 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

“Mommy, can you be with me?”  Mishca asked. She was watching a video for Science class  and the topic, she shared, scared her....

My Little Piano Boy

Posted on Nov 8, 2018 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

In late August 2015, I was pregnant and spotting.  It was a stressful time. I was in the car on our way to the supermarket one afternoon...

My Waterbaby Turns One

Posted on May 3, 2018 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

My waterbaby is 1!   I still go gaga every time I hear him call me “Mama”, or every time he smiles shyly and puts his hands...

V Day!

Posted on Feb 14, 2018 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

This is our 10th Valentines together! The more time passes the more I am realizing how wise God is for choosing Michael to be my husband. When I was younger, I have always wondered why God chose us to be together. Eventhough we share the same faith, we seemed worlds apart.

A Splendid View or How We Found A Wedding Venue

Posted on Jan 10, 2018 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Driving to Cavite with the family caravan when hubby decided to make a pit stop at this site to make a phone call. I had some moments to take in the amazing view as I talked with God, before realizing that this was the site of my wedding!

A New Dawn

Posted on Jan 2, 2018 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Goodbye, 2017! Hello, 2018! Here is an encouraging word for you for the year 2018 . .

The 6-Month-Old Wonder

Posted on Nov 3, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

​Zachary is 6 months old today and has learned to wave, is wearing shirts for 18 months old, crying “mam, mam” when he wants to drink milk…

Fish Feeding Frenzy

Posted on Oct 18, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

We have spent two consecutive days feeding koi fish early in the morning. It is quite relaxing watching the fish with my two little ones.

Today we learned that the manong caretaker feeds them three times a day with 5 kilos of fish food.

My Little Miracles

Posted on Aug 3, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

​​Celebrated Zachary’s third month and Mishca’s conception day today…
As I looked at the vast ocean before me this afternoon,

What Makes Him Smile

Posted on Jul 12, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Unlike his big sister, Zachary was very serious looking as a newborn. In his first few weeks, he seldom locked eyes with me and only does so when he needs to be fed or changed. When he was fast asleep, though, I would catch him flash a sweet smile now and then. It made me ask, “I wonder what makes you smile?”

A Welcome Interruption

Posted on Jul 10, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Alone time can be a challenge to carve out for a mom with little kids

Freedom Day

Posted on Jun 12, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

The Chinese gelai or postpartum confinement means forty days of no going out, no bathing and no visitors after giving birth. This is why I am thankful for it…

Mother’s Day

Posted on May 14, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

They always say that being a mom is a thankless job, but not in our house. . .

Our Miracle Baby is Here!

Posted on May 8, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Sharing our joy at the birth of our miracle waterbaby Michael Zachary!

A Love Feast

Posted on Feb 17, 2017 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

A simple meal can turn into a feast when love abounds.

Tokens from my 5-year-old

Posted on Dec 20, 2016 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Tokens from my 5-years-old who never fails to surprise me with her love and devotion 🙂 I was half asleep when Mishca barged into the...

Simple Joys

Posted on Feb 20, 2016 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

A morning stroll  made me appreciate  our beautiful neighborhood. Michael and I love the great outdoors. When we were praying for a house,...

Mishca’s Surprise

Posted on Jan 20, 2016 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

“Mom, I have a loving surprise for you!” said four-and-a-half year-old Mishca yesterday morning.   It is a toy wrapped in clay...

A Truly Happy Meal

Posted on Jan 12, 2016 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Happy New  Year! I have finally found the time to attend exercise class at 7 AM  now that our schedule is more predictable and Mishca...

Love Believes. . .

Posted on Nov 7, 2015 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Conversation with my husband while putting Mishca to sleep. . . Me: I  don’t know, I just have this thing na when I see...

Q&A With My 4-Year-Old Mishca

Posted on Sep 30, 2015 in Everyday Bliss | 1 comment

Random Conversations with my 4-year-old daughter Mishca. . . June-July 2-15 Mishca: How do you know how to take care of me? Mom: Huh?...

Heaven

Posted on Mar 3, 2015 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

  Dinner. Mishca asks about heaven and hell. Mishca: “Why we need to tell people about Jesus?” Mommy: ” We need to...

A Different Valentines

Posted on Feb 14, 2015 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I always hear people talk about the depths of a mother’s love, but not about the unconditional love that a child has for her mother. This Valentines I thank God for letting me experience a love that I never, in most of my adult life, knew existed.

In Awe of God

Posted on Feb 9, 2015 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

It is only in nature that I come to realize how big God is and how small I am. Then, it dawns on me how great He truly is for even minding...

The Book in My Mind!

Posted on Dec 16, 2014 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Ten years ago, I had an out-of-this-world encounter with a sweet little creature. When I became a mom 4 years ago, I dreamed of writing a...

The Three-Year-Old Evangelist

Posted on Nov 19, 2014 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

“Mommy, why Jesus did not complain when He was on the cross?” Mishca asked on our way down from Tagaytay last July 6. That question caught...

Grateful for Life!

Posted on Aug 19, 2014 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

My daughter MIshca celebrated her 3rd birthday in Baguio. It was the first time we didn’t have a party but had a quiet celebration...

Hugs and A Caramel Bar

Posted on Apr 2, 2014 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

At the Babypalooza bazaar last Saturday March 29. . . Mishca met a 4-year-old girl who was wearing a pink shirt and a silver crown....

My Strawberry Patch Kid

Posted on Feb 21, 2014 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I have a daughter who munches on raw cherry tomatoes, loves eating broccoli and considers celery a treat. I don’t take credit for her “peculiar” habit.

The Valentine’s Show

Posted on Feb 14, 2014 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

“Mishca, mom will be on TV,” I woke my toddler up at almost midnight last night. Right when she opened her eyes,  I appeared...

Those Three Words

Posted on Nov 2, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

This afternoon she did it again. Waking up from her afternoon nap,the first words that escaped from my 30- month-old daughter’s words as she groggily sat up. . .

Work of Art

Posted on Aug 9, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Today my little artist was busy at work with her Playdoh Gumball machine. When she was done with her creation, she exclaimed:
“I like to give it to mommy!” Then she ran to hand me the gift, a red bear made of clay.

Breakfast in Bed

Posted on May 24, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Being in bed is bliss. . . I love it that our bedroom window faces the east and the far-away hills. From it, I see my favorite clubhouse,...

An Encouraging Email and a Moon-lit Stroll

Posted on Mar 30, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

I received an encouraging email from a close friend today. I almost didn’t open it because I thought it was spam. When I did, I had...

Are You Smarter Than a 22-month-old Toddler?

Posted on Mar 27, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

It was night time and we were all in bed, waiting for the little one to doze off.   Her energy was still high so Mommy decided to play a...

What She Wants To Be. . .

Posted on Mar 19, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Ask a child the right questions and you are bound to be surprised!   “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I casually...

The Morning Kiss

Posted on Mar 14, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Mishca woke up late today. Upon hearing her cry, I dashed to the room to make sure she’s okay. She was still groggy when I joined...

Ocean Deep

Posted on Mar 10, 2013 in Everyday Bliss, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Having the beach literally to yourself very early in the morning. . . The little one just nursed and was soundly asleep so I took a...

A Sweet Treat

Posted on Feb 22, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

A cupcake on a rainy day while your husband is out-of-town and your baby doesn’t want to eat anything !   Thank you 700 Club Asia!...

Voracious!

Posted on Feb 16, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

A  grateful 21-month-old who is feeding herself and asking for another serving of  noodle soup on a relaxing Saturday morning!  ...

Baby Love

Posted on Feb 15, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Getting a kiss from my 18-month-old toddler and a resounding “Yes!” when asked if she  loves mommy. –February 15,...

My Valentine

Posted on Feb 14, 2013 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

  Waking up and finding flowers on Mishca’s crib and on my desk! Daddy has remembered to get us gifts for Valentine’s Day even...

The Mommy With No Nanny

Posted on Mar 11, 2012 in Everyday Bliss | 0 comments

Hi! Thank you for visiting my site. I’m Jennifer Yap Caspe-Cocuaco or Jenn  as my husband and close friends call me. I am happiest...