2 months ago, I went to a friend’s place and saw how she chronicled in a very detailed fashion, her children’s life from pregnancy down to all firsts and well up to now. I wish I had the time to do the same thing. To think that I only have one child right now and I could hardly find time to do just that and my friend has 3 children. She’s actually encouraging me to do the same.
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TACA.ORG. Curious? I’m sure you are. TACA stands for Talk About Curing Autism. The group started out as a network of moms who have kids in the in the spectrum and are trying to swap stories on how they are trying to recover their kids from Autism. The group became bigger and bigger, until such time that the people in the neighborhood from where they are meeting weekly started complaining due to the number of cars parked in the neighborhood. And that’s when the group decided to come up with a name and one thing led to another.
If you are looking for resources and reading materials about Autism, the site is very informative. I remember the time my son was diagnosed with Autism, I was heartbroken and clueless. Technology is such a blessing, as we can now have information really quick. I could only imagine how difficult it must have been for mothers who had kids in the spectrum 10-20 years ago. Today there’s a lot of information about Autism and although nothing has been pronounced definite, you might want to keep on reading resources that would offer hope. Never let anyone tell you that your child is hopeless and that it’s never going to get better, because believing so is the start of giving up on your child.
TACA.org provides valuable information, from GFCF diet, recipes, bio-medical intervention as well as success stories.
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I finally decided to have a separate blog for my motherhood chronicles. If you have time, please check my new blog – Mommy Bluerlyn. It’s a mix bag of stories from the time I got pregnant to now that I am raising a toddler, to practical tips, mommy and baby products that I used and liked and otherwise. Oh and I just realized how timely it is considering that this coming Sunday the world celebrates Mother’s day. 
Well in case you have spare time and am looking for something to read about pregnancy and parenthood please check out my new blog.
Today, I’m facing a difficult predicament. I’m torn between continuing to work in a corporate set up which comes with a steady monthly income, or take the road less travelled by taking online jobs and my sales career which leaves me with more time with my son. I hope there is an easier way. I feel that I’m not doing more for my son with the current set up that we have. I barely have time to read to him. 
Oh Lord, show me the way.
Working moms are sometimes perceived to be bad mothers. Especially in the Philippines where people tend to be more traditional, and as tradition dictates, moms should stay a home to take care and mentor the kids and run the household. Unfortunately, these days, more and more families are unable to have that kind of set up. With the economy getting worse, the women are left with no choice but the join the workforce. But older folks tend to stick to that notion. And I am guilty of the having the same kind of bigotry in the past.
Fun Ranch is the only Family Entertainment Complex with activities and establishments that cater specially to kids and their families. The theme is a ranch and in the center, you will find the Big Red Barn — a kid-friendly restaurant with free Magic Show on weekends. There are different rides to choose from and these include Bumper Car, Fun Ranch Express Train, Bumper Boat, Ferris Wheel, Plane, Pirate Ship and Swing rides, Carousel, Space Quest and the Go! Speed Racing, a mini-go-kart track.
Aside from the rides and other amusement activities in Fun Ranch, there is also Leaps and Bounds, an inflatable playground with different kinds of inflatable while Family Fun Zone has the gutter less Duckpin bowling and Mini-Golf.
Last Friday, my son gave me a wonderful surprise! They went home from school with that stamp mark on Nathan’s hand. Actually last Friday was the second time he had a good job stamp mark. That picture was taken on the first time he got the mark. Hopefully by January we could start with speech therapy already.
A barnyard filled with people happily singing the birthday song. A huge inflatable playground filled with children jumping up and down. A birthday celebrant wearing sports jacket racing with his best pals on a mini-go-kart track. Kids playing and riding all they want. These are some of the many things children enjoy in a Fun Ranch party.
Fun Ranch is all about having fun in a kid-friendly environment. It has function rooms that meet the needs of every creative parent looking for a unique and special party for their children from a small group of 20 to a grand celebration with 520 guests. The Big Red Barn is a barnyard in the middle of the complex. The Blue Whale Grill, on the other hand, has an aquatic theme with a working lighthouse, Leaps and Bounds inflatable playground which can be exclusively used for a minimal amount; floating huts, a pond where kids can feed the fishes and Bumper Boats for a more stimulating party experience.
Fathers and sons will surely have a blast partying at Go! Speed Racing complemented with racer amenities such as personalized invitations, Champion banner and exclusive use of the mini-go-kart track for all the guests. The gutterless Duckpin bowling, Mini-Golf and Tea Cup Ride at Family Fun Zone guarantee intimate and exciting get togethers full of bonding time for both kids and kids at heart. Similarly, parties at our indoor playgrounds set a venue for learning through play with its huge signature slides and other cool activities for children.
Big or small, Fun Ranch caters to anything you want to celebrate. Aside from birthdays, corporate parties, graduation and reunions have found their way to Fun Ranch. So, for a hassle free party, come to Fun Ranch because kids rule here!
Fun Ranch is open everyday. For inquiries you may call 396-5290 or 706-3019. Visit our website at www.funranch.com.ph.
It was a sunny Saturday morning last December 11, and we trooped to the Fun Ranch in Ortigas. Hubby is still sleepy while I came home straight from the night shift. Our little guy is also still sleepy, but the sight of his Crocs woke him up and got him excited. I’ve wanted to bring him to Fun Ranch for quite some time now, but somehow, something always comes up. So when I got an invite from Mommy Lace, I decided that delaying my sleep will be all worth it since i know the little guy will have fun.
When we got there, the program already started and I was happy to see a couple of fellow bloggers.
EVENT: BLOGGER EVENT
DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2010
PROGRAM
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. REGISTRATION/DISTRIBUTION OF TOKENS
9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. ASSIGNMENT OF ADOPTED CHILDREN AND GAMES
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. OPENING OF BUFFET
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MAGIC SHOW
12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. GIVING AWAY OF LOOT BAGS
12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CLOSING/REMINDERS FROM FUN RANCH
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE TIME (RIDE ALL YOU CAN/FAMILY FUN ZONE)
The kids were obviously giddy and excited. Too bad my kiddo wanted to go out and look around that he and his dad missed the magic show. On the other hand, he had fun playing on the indoor play ground. Too bad I’m already woozy from lack of sleep that we had to bounce immediately after and my son alone is a handful. If only we brought both household help, we could have stayed and attended to the other kids from the orphanage, and adopt them for the rest of the day. Nathan would have had fun playing with them.
We did enjoy the rides, well, at least the ones, we got to try out with Nathan. He got bored though with the bump car because he and his dad, were all by their lonesome at the time they tried it out. He particularly like the Ferris wheel though and the carousel.
The Fun Ranch is an ultimate party place for kids. Children will definitely have a memorable experience holding their parties there. Surprisingly, I felt like a kid again while in there. My fond memories of the Fiesta Carnival came into mind as I was trying out the rides with my son. With that, we’ll definitely be back!
This video broke my dam of reticence this morning. Watch it and I’m pretty sure you wont be able to hold your tears as well.
