Baby Luxe is so clingy !

My one year old daughter is so clingy that I cannot even cook dinner, clean, use the restroom, shower, or do anything just about. I must get things done. I keep her on my hip all day. Otherwise she climbs all over me and clings to my legs crying. She pitches a fit to put her down. Usually this is all the time. Rarely she lets me actually get things done. I give her lots of love and attention. She has always been this way and I thought she would grow out of it. I thought to let her cry. Its hard for me to let her cry because it makes me feel bad, but she never stops. She just continues to cry until i pick her up. Please give me some pointers on how to show him to play alone, or do things alone for just even a little bit at a time. Maybe I could get a load of laundry done or get dinner cooked. Thanks!

My Daughter's Dedication

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank you for this treasured child of mine. Although you have entrusted her to me, I know he belongs to you. Like Hannah offered Samuel, I dedicate my child to you, Lord. I recognize that she is always in your care.

Help me as a parent, Lord, with my weaknesses and imperfections. Give me strength and godly wisdom to raise this child after your Holy Word. Please supply what I lack. Keep my child walking on the path that leads to eternal life. Help him to overcome the temptations in this world and the sin that would so easily entangle him.

Dear God, send your Holy Spirit daily to lead and guide him. Ever assist him to grow in wisdom and stature, in grace and knowledge, in kindness, compassion and love. May she serve you faithfully with her whole heart devoted to you. May she discover the joy of your presence through daily relationship with your Son, Jesus.

Help me never to hold on too tightly to this child, nor neglect my responsiblities before you as a parent. Lord, let my committment to raise this child for the glory of your name cause his life to forever testify of your faithfulness.

In Jesus' name I pray.

Amen.

Does my baby look like a boy???!!!!!!

visitor thought Luxoria was a boy! 

Ha...ha...ha... everyone thought Luxoria  was a 
boy and i have to agree katawan maskulado di 
naman tabain Baby ko pero kung sumipa at 
gumalaw kilos lalaki talaga. Ang buhok nyanakatayo pa sa sobrang kapal ang face nya sinasabi ng lolo Tony nya na Rickie na Rickie daw kaya yan tuloy lagnapagkakamalan baby boy. Kahit na suotan ko ng dress at 
pinahikawan ko na 1 week day old pa lang sya 
saan man kami pumunta napagkakamalan 
talaga syang baby boy.
Inaasar pa ako ng brother ko lage na 
mukahang lalaki pamangkin nya even my ex-
boss  was calling her a boy - i felt 
like pulling her to the side to explain the 
human annatomy! ha...ha....ha ....

shes pretty little girl but could be a cute little boy if wearing blue!! when Luxoria was in her commercial Audition akala nila Baby boy ang anak ko at dun sya sinama sa mga baby boy talaga hehehe hello! di ba nila nakita naka pink baby dress na nga,my earings and naka pony. hehehe Baby Boy pa rin daw? Hayz!! you really couldent tell either way!! xx

You'll Always Be My Baby Banana!

Luxoria Haven pangga ko nagareminisce naman si Nanay mo everytime malantaw ko ang video mo teary eyed na naman ko kag mapanumdum ko na naga dako ka na guid ya daw kasan-o lang may naga hulag hulag sa tyan ko subong sabad sabad na. Hugot nga halos sa akon Baby Banana palangga ka guid namon ni tatay Ric mo kag padakuon ka guid namon nga may kahadlok sa Ginoo kag malipayon nga ma serve sa Gino-o.

Day 26: Know When to Say No

Day 26: Know When to Say No




Proverbs 2:12
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men…..

     It happens to all of us at one time or another: a friend asks us to asks us to do something that we think is wrong. What should we do? Should we try to please our friend by doing something bad? No way! It’s not worth it!

     Trying to please our friends is okay. What’s not okay is misbehaving in order to do so. Do you have a friend who encourages you to misbehave? Hopefully you don’t have any friends like that. But if you do, say “No, No, Noooooooooo And what if your friends threatens to break up the friendship? Let  her? Friendships like that just aren’t worth it.

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, tomorrow, I will worry less about pleasing other people and more about pleasing you. Amen

Day 25: Patience and Love

Psalm 130:5
I wait for the Lord; I wait, and put my hope in his word.

     God has a perfect idea of the kind of people he wants us to become. And for starters, He wants us to beloving, kind, and patient-not rude or mean!

     The Bible tells us that God is love and that if we wish to know him, we must have love and that if we wish to know him, we must have love, in our hearts. Sometime, of course when we’re tired, angry or frustrated, it is very hard for us to be loving. Thankfully, anger and frustration are feeling that come and go, but God’s love lasts forever.

    If you’d like to become a more patient girl,talk to God in prayer, listen to what he says, and share his love with your family and friends. God is always listening and he’s ready to talk to you…now!

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, sometimes I am not as patient as I should be. Slow me down, Lord and teach me patience. Amen

My Baby Banana at 4 months old

4 hours old

2 day old

My goodness, she is getting SO much bigger. Her personality is very expressive and I'm loving it. She's an attention-seeker who loves to put on a big smile on her face, her baby laughs is adorable and she loves to eat her fingers. She just amazes us everyday! I love being a Nanay!

I'm doing the best I can to update her blog but I'm just so busy! I love entertaining her through the day . I swear, I will do the best I can to work on her blog!

3 months old

1 month old

2 months old

I wanted to share some of the pictures of her from the time of her birth till now. It's amazing! I can't believe my baby girl is growing up. It's so very true when a lot of people tell you to enjoy the time they are while they are a baby! 

Again, I want to say this: I LOVE BEING A Nanay! It's such a blessing to be HER Nanay and to have her in our life. =)

4 months old

Weekly Update!

Baby Banana @ 2 months and 18 days old

I love writing these updates, especially na ngayon balik 


work ako di ko na ma monitor 24/7 si Baby Banana.  But I 


cannot stop writing, and I cannot stop this blog, as much as 


I would like to crawl into bed and never come out.  I am 


compelled to record for Banana of her life, in all its detail. 


 This is something that is going to effect her forever, and 


will shape her life and personality.  I want her to know 


where it all started.  And that it all started on January 31, 


2012.  And that the first 2 months of her life were lived in 


blissful ignorance and all-consuming love.  I know she 


won't remember that, but Baby Banana, if you are reading 


this sometime in the far future looking for some kind of 


insight into me or you or us, know that the first two  months 


of your life were filled with snuggles, naps, giggles, tickles, 


games, dancing, singing, friends and family.  The only thing 


I ever want for you is for that to continue.  Most of it will, 


certainly you will remain the most loved child there ever 


was, but things will probably change from here on out. You 


wont be aware of it though, and whether its a blessing or 


not I don't know.  All I know is that from your perspective, 


in your memory, you will always be our Baby Banana. 


Mahal na mahal ka namin ng tatay Rik mo kaya sisikapin 


namin mapalaki ka ng may takot sa Diyos. 

Day 24: No More Tantrums

Proverbs 14:29


A patient person [shows] great understanding, but a quick- tempered one promotes foolishness.

    

     Temper tantrums are so silly. And so is pouting. So, of course, is whining. When we lose our tempers, we say things that we shouldn’t say, and we do things that we shouldn’t do. Too bad!

     The bible tells us that it is foolish to become angry and that it is wise to remain calm, that’s why we should learn to control our tempers before our tempers control us.

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, You know that I can be impatient at times. And sometimes, I lose my temper. When I become upset, calm me down, Lord, and help me forgive the people who made me angry. I know that Jesus forgave other people, and I should, too. Amen

Day 16: Obey Your Teachers

1 John 2:17


And the world with its lust is passing away, but the one who does God’s will remain forever.

     It’s good to obey your teachers, but before you can obey them, you must make sure you understand what your teachers are saying; you must be a student who knows how to listen.

     Once you decide to be a careful listener, you’ll become a better learner, too. But if you’re determined to talk to other kids while your teachers are teaching, you won’t learn very much.

     So do yourself a favor: when you go to school or church, listen and obey. You’ll be glad you did… and your teachers will be glad, too.

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, when I play by Your rules, You bless my life. But, when I disobey your rules, I suffer the consequences. Help me obey You and my parents and teachers… Starting right now! Amen

Part 1: Bible Stories

He also saw how it hurt Leah to be loved less (it always hurts to be loved less, so always love the best you can!).

“What troubles I have,” Leah cried herself to sleep one night. “If only I could have a baby, then Jacob would be happy, and he would love me more.”

Well, maybe Jacob loved Leah less, but God didn’t.

And so God blessed Leah, and soon she was going to have a baby.

The necessary months passed, and soon Jacob was the father of a newborn baby. It was his first child. It was a boy, and Leah named him Reuben, a name that sounded like “God has seen my trouble” in her language.

“Now Jacob will love me more,” Leah thought.

But he didn’t.

“Dear God, if I had another baby, maybe Jacob would love me then,” Leah prayed one night. “Please hear my prayer, and answer me.”

And sure enough, God did hear her prayer, and she had another baby. She named him Simeon, which means, “God hears.”

But still, Jacob didn’t love her any more.

And so she had another baby. She named her third child Levi. That means ”Tied together.” “Jacob will surely be tied to me, now that I have given him three sons,” she thought.

And then she had ANOTHER baby. She praised God for his goodness to her, and named him Judah, which means “Praise God!”

(One day, in the long distant future, another baby would be born. His parents would name him Jesus. He would come from the family of Judah. But he would be the Son of God, born on earth. His perfect life would be the highest praise to God.)

All this time, Rachel wasn’t able to give Jacob any children.

She had to watch her sister cuddle and play with each new baby. And she had to stand by and watch while Jacob spent more and more time with Leah and his children.

Every time her sister had a baby, it bothered her more and more. She was afraid Jacob would stop loving her.

“Let’s have a baby together, before I waste away and die,” she finally said to Jacob late one warm summer evening.

But Jacob said, “Who do you think I am? It’s not up to me whether you are able to have a baby or not. Only God can do that!”

But Rachel was desperate, so she said, “Then marry my servant, and have a baby for me by her.” And so Jacob married Rachel’s servant, and soon they had a son.

Now Rachel had a baby too, well, sort of anyway. She named her servant’s baby Dan, which meant, “God has judged in my favor.”

Rachel’s servant had another baby.

Rachel said, “Now I am starting to win this fight with my sister!” She named her new son Naphtali, which means “The Fight.”

It seemed like Rachel and Leah were having “Baby Wars.”

They were trying to see who could have the most babies, to see who Jacob would love best.

Now Leah was the one, watching Rachel bouncing a new baby on her knee. And Jacob was spending more time with Rachel again. Leah saw how happy Jacob was.

This didn’t sit too well with her. So she said to Jacob, “Here, you can marry MY servant and have even more babies with her!”

“Okay,” Jacob said, “I guess that would be good.”

And soon Jacob had another son. Leah named her new son Gad, which means, “God has given me good fortune.”

Soon, Leah’s servant had another baby. Leah said, “How happy I am! Now other women will call me happy too!” And so she named her new son Asher, which means "Happy."

Now Jacob was the proud father of 8 growing boys! Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.


It was harvest time, and Leah’s son Reuben went out into the fields and found some mandrakes. Mandrakes were a kind of plant that people thought helped to make it easier to have babies. And so Rachel said to Reuben, “May I have some of your mandrakes?” Well, Leah heard this, and she said to Rachel, “Isn’t it enough that you are trying to steal my husband, now you want my son’s mandrakes too?”

Rachel said to Leah, “If you let me have some mandrakes, you may spend the night with Jacob, and maybe you will be able to have another baby.”

And so that night Leah and Jacob were together, and God blessed them. They did have another baby. “God has rewarded me with another child!” Leah said, and so she named the baby Issachar, which means “Reward.”

Leah had another baby after that! It was her sixth son. “What a wonderful gift God has given me!” she said, so she named the baby Zebulun, which means “A Gift.”

And then, surprise of surprises, Leah had ANOTHER baby - only this time - it was a girl! She named her Dinah.


But, in all of this, God hadn’t forgotten about Rachel. And so he blessed her, and at long last she had a baby of her own. Rachel prayed, “God has taken away my sorrow! May he bless me with even another son!” So she named her new baby Joseph, which means, “God has taken away one thing, now may he give another.”

Jacob was now the father of twelve; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah, and Joseph.

This last one, Joseph, was going to change their lives forever.

And ours too.

                                                       Genesis 29, 30

Day 23: Everlasting Protection

2 Samuel 22: 2-3


The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer, my God, my mountain where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior…

     Life isn’t always easy. Far from it! Sometimes, life can be hard indeed. But even when we’re upset and hurt, we must remember that we’re protected by a loving Heavenly Father.

     When we’re worried, God can reassure us; when we’re sad, God can comfort us. When our feelings are hurt, God is not just near, He is here. We must lift our thoughts and prayers to our Father in heaven. When we do, He will answer our prayers. Why? Because He is our Shepherd, and He has promised to protect us now and forever.

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, because you watch over me, I don’t have to be afraid. Because You are with me always, I can have hope. Thank You, Lord for protecting me tonight, tomorrow and forever. Amen

Day 22: Try to Memorize This Verse

Psalm 27:1


The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

This is an important Bible verse. Practice saying it several times. And then, talk to your mom and dad about exactly what the verse means…

A Tip for parents:

Tonight, talk to your child about…. God’s protection.

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, you protect me and keep me. I thank You, Father, for your love, your protection and Son. Amen

Day 21: The Words You Speak

James 1:26

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.

     The words you speak are important. If you speak kind words, you make other people feel better. And that’s exactly what you should do!

     How hard is it to say a kind word? Not very! Yet sometimes we’re so busy that we forget to say the very things that might make other people feel better.

     Kind words help; cruel words hurt. It’s as simple as that. And, when we say the right thing at the right time, we give a gift that can change somebody’s day or some day’s life.

A Bed Time Prayer

Dear Lord, when I’m about to say something, help me think about my words before I say them, not after. Amen

Morning Routine Timeline:

.

6:00 am- bangon na ako para pumunta ng Market. Minsan pag okay ang panahon sama ko si Banana pag medyo makulimlim iniiwan ko sya sa Tatay Rik ny

6:30 am- Almusal na ko habang nakikinig sa 702 DZAS- FEBC.


7:00 am- bath time ni Baby Banana


8:00 am- Ako naman ma shower


9:00 am-Cooking Time


10:00am-Householdchores/ Walis,map ng sahig etc.


11:00 am- Lunch time


12: 00pm- Siesta namon ni Banana


1:00pm- Washing our Clothes


2:00pm- Checking my email and writing my journal


3:00pm- Online Bible Study


4:00pm- Lagaw lagaw sa guwa upod si Banana kung  masama panahon play time namon sa room lang.


5:00 pm- Linisan ko na si Banana.


6:00 pm- Prepare ko na dinner namin.


7:00pm- Facebook time again.


8:00pm-Dinner


9:00pm-Half Bath


10:00 pm- midnight snack with Toto Rik habang nag kwentuhan.


11:00pm- Sleeping Time

Thank you father God sa araw araw na kasama ko kayo. Hindi ko magagampanan ang tungkulin ko bilang ina ni Baby Banana at asawa kung hindi ko kayo kasama. Nagpapasalamat ako sa lakas na binibigay nyo, sa karagdagan kaalaman at nagagawa ko tungkulin ko ng maayos at may kasiyahan sa puso ko. Hinding hindi ako magsasawa gampanan ang papel kung isang maybahay may ngiti pa rin sa akin mukha sa aking pagtulog at di ko nararamdaman ang pagod.Kayo O Diyos at ang pamilya ko ang nagbibigay lakas sa akin. Ang ngiti ng aking anak at ang mahigpit na yakap ng aking asawa pagdating nya galing trabaho tangal lahat ng pagod ko. Maraming maraming Salamat Father God sa inyong salita na naging sandata ko sa araw araw.

My 2 month old baby

"Loving God, thank you for the gift of Luxoria Haven into our lives. Thank you especially for the lessons you taught us,for keeping us safe and love.Rejoice with us, as we celebrate her 2 months old and guide her to grow strong, healthy, and beautiful in Your name. Amen."

12 reasons babies cry and how to soothe them

Highlights

·        1. Hunger

·        2. A dirty diaper

·        3. Needs sleep

·        4. Wants to be held

·        5. Tummy troubles (gas, colic, and more)

·        6. Needs to burp

·        7. Too cold or too hot

·        8. Something small

·        9. Teething

·        10. Wants less stimulation

·        11. Wants more stimulation

·        12. Not feeling well

·        What to do if your baby's still crying

There's no getting around it: Babies cry. It's how they communicate hunger, pain, fear, a need for sleep, and more. So how are parents supposed to know what their baby is trying to tell them? It can be tricky to interpret your child’s cries, especially at first.Here are the most common reasons babies cry. If your little one is wailing and you don't know why, work your way down the list. Chances are you'll find something that helps.1. HungerThis is probably the first thing you think of when your baby cries.Learning to recognize the signs of hunger will help you start your baby's feedings before the crying stage. Some signs to watch for in newborns: fussing, smacking of lips, rooting (a newborn reflex that causes babies to turn their head toward your hand when you stroke their cheek), and putting  their hands to their mouth.2. A dirty diaper3. Needs sleep

We thought our daughter was colicky for the first five weeks of life, until we read about how babies get really cranky if they're exhausted. After we started putting her to sleep as soon as she yawned the first time at any time of the day, she cried a lot less and had fewer problems with gas. — Anonymous I've noticed that if my baby starts crying after being played with, fed, and changed, and she's been up for a while, she is overtired! I just hold her close, talk to her in a soft voice, and let her cry. She doesn't cry hard when I hold her like that. She makes funny fussy noises with her eyes closed. Before long, she's sound asleep. — Stefanie A loud shhhhhh sound works incredibly well. I had to make a recording because I was getting lightheaded from doing it so much for my daughter. My recording lasts for 48 minutes, and it works every time! — Rob My 2 ½-month-old is so interested in everything that she doesn't want to stop being part of it by falling asleep. Yet she's tired and cranky at the same time. Minimizing sensory input sometimes helps her feel like she's not "missing something" by settling down. (And then there are the times when she's just going to cry no matter what I do.) — Anonymous

4. Wants to be held

I like to lightly wrap my daughter in a soft blanket, hold her in a nursing position and lightly stroke her face and head. She loves feeling my hands in her hair and calms down pretty quickly. — Tiffany My son loves to hear my voice, so when he cries uncontrollably, I hold him close to my chest and tell him that Mommy is here and will protect him. Within minutes, he is sleeping in my arms! — Jey

5. Tummy troubles (gas, colic, and more)Discover other possible causes of babies abdominal pain, including reflux, stomach flu, milk allergy, lactose intolerance, constipation, and intestinal blockage.Even if your baby isn't colicky and has never been fussy after eating, an occasional bout of gas pain can make him miserable until he works it out. If you suspect gas, try something simple to eliminate it such as putting him on his back, holding his feet, and moving his legs in a gentle bicycling motion.Some babies let you know right away when they need to be changed. Others can tolerate a dirty diaper for quite a while.Either way, this one is easy to check and simple to remedy.Aren't babies lucky? When they're tired they can simply go to sleep – anytime, anywhere. Or so adults like to think.In reality, it's harder for them than you might think. Instead of nodding off, babies may fuss and cry, especially if they're overly tired.Babies need a lot of cuddling. They like to see their parents' faces, hear their voices, and listen to their heartbeats, and can even detect their unique smell. Crying can be their way of asking to be held close.You may wonder if you'll spoil your baby by holding him so much, but during the first few months of life that isn't possible. To give your arms some relief, try wearing your baby in a front carrier or sling.Tummy troubles associated with gas or colic can lead to lots of crying. In fact, the rather mysterious condition called colic is defined as inconsolable crying for at least three hours a day, at least three days a week, at least three weeks in a row. If your baby often fusses and cries right after being fed, he may be feeling some sort of tummy pain. Many parents swear by over-the-counter anti-gas drops for babies or gripe water (made from herbs and sodium bicarbonate). Get your doctor's okay before using either of these.For more help, discover more than 20 strategies for soothing a colicky baby.