Now that I live on my own and still a wee bit struggling to be independent sans family by my side and the like , I miss the ceaseless nagging of my Mom before my ears. How ironic to miss it all when heaven knows how much I have always resented that before.
Those were the days when peepz mistake us as siblings, hahaha!
My Mom and I in 2005
After a long day’s hard work, my Mom and I would usually exchange stories of what had transpired the entire day. I miss seeing her slouching on the couch looking so tired and eventually dozing off to sleep still with her working uniform on. I miss seeing her eavesdropping at my brothers’ private conversation or taking a sneak peek at my Instant Messages at YM.
Mother and daughter tandem at Kuerdas gig
Mom and I again in one of the out-of-town gig of Kuerdas. Isn't it obvious that she's a certified stage mother, LOL!
I could go on with more and bore you but I believe the feeling is mutual. This week, she had unusually bombarded me with SMSes to remind me of a lot of things. She never failed to tell me the following:
- Never forget to say your prayers before going to sleep.
- Don’t overeat at dinner.
- Don’t sleep on your back to prevent having nightmares.
- Don’t forget to lock your doors.
Have you noticed they all begin with DON’Ts? Hahaha! I think that’s the one thing that my Mom had never learned in child psychology. I am not a mother as of yet but having worked for an Early Childhood Education Center before, I have learned one of the salient ECCD Principles and Philosophies in the psychology of disciplining a child and that’s not to say NEVER or DON’T when trying to get something across.
But anyway, it’s so hard to teach an old dog new tricks. One thing is for sure though, the facts stated above were only but a few proof that my Mom is concerned about me and my welfare and yeah, she misses me a lot too 
I just finished speaking to her on the phone couple of minutes ago and she told me similar stuff I have mentioned earlier, LOL!
The God Mommy and the bridesmaid ;-)
Mothers’ doting love for their children is immeasurable. My decision to live on my own was not met with a very favorable regard at first by the queen of the household. That’s a given having to grow up in a culture with close family ties. Most elders would find my decision taboo. As a matter of fact, I felt like I have the need to explain to everyone around me the reasons why I moved out.
Generally, a woman from my country would separate from her parents ONLY when she gets married or inevitable circumstances would make her so like working far away from home. As I was beginning to settle in here in the pad, eventually, my mother unknowingly showed her support as manifested by her actions. She would often tell me to “bring this and that” in my pad, hehe.
I firmly believe that in the end, my decision will be self-rewarding and soon enough, I just know my Mom will reap the results as well. It’s not my parents’ fault that I grew up to be stubborn at times but I daresay I am just a strong-willed woman, hik hik hik :wink:
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Mom-daughter tandem is the best! I may not have one with my own mom; I wish to develop and nurture one with my own daughter. It’s funny that as early as now, no matter how strict and tough I am as a mom to my Triz, she still treats me as the best mom there is! LOL. As with the DON’Ts, hahaha, I am laughing with how your mom showed them off to you, Sis! She is so protective and caring that’s for sure!
As a mom now, the DON’T phenomenon (LOL) sometimes works and sometimes not. Thus, it’s always better when there is an alternate option.
Mang-invite diay ko for my WW entries Sis!
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Thanks and have a wonderful day!
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 11:01 pm
@Rcel,
Super Sis!
You do have a wonderful relationship with Triz. I believe you have been doing great. Keep it up, Sis.
Done visiting all your whites, Sis.
Thanks for never failing to come by here.
Hugs!
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Gurl sana ganito din kami ka close ng mga anak ko paglaki nila. Hehhee I never had a mother since I grow up, they were taken when i was just a kid, ang swerte mo girl kasi your mother is around you all the time.
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 11:02 pm
@anne,
I am sure you will be closer than ever, Anne. It’s how you develop the bond and nurture the mother- daughter relationship.
Oh! Sorry to hear that. You have similar story with my Mom. She never had a Mom since she was two years old. Very sad
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hahahah! na imagine ko yung part na, “slouching on the couch looking so tired and eventually dozing off to sleep still with her working uniform on. I miss seeing her eavesdropping at my brothers’ private conversation or taking a sneak peek at my Instant Messages at YM”. sooo tita Rose!!!
It will take time for Tita to get used to your “moving out” for sure, hehehe…
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 12th, 2011 at 11:03 pm
@ally,
Hahaha! I knew you would say that, Cousin Dearie! Both our Moms have the same blood running in their veins, LOL!
Di ko pa nga nabanggit dyan yong “snoring” portion. Ma-edit nga, hahahaha!
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Ganda ganda naman ni Mommy sis, may painagmanahan ka talaga hehehe. You’re still so lucky kasi malapit lang si Mama mo dyan, ako miles away so hanggang fone lang kami ni mama.. Hay nasasad tuloy ako hahaha..
chubskulit´s last [type] ..Blissful Marriage
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
@chubskulit,
Thanks Rose but I have to admit, nothing beats the original, hahaha!
O nga. I know you must be missing your Mom a lot. Thanks to the advent of technology, kahit paano, merong constant communication.
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Just as daughters will always be daughters to their moms.. well I am at least referring to myself, hehe. and I can honestly see my mom and myself sa inyong duha sa imong mama, Len. Often dili ka tuo ang mga tao na anak ko nya instead they look at us as igsoon, waaa…
Another thing they have in common is kanang magduka tawon while still in work uniform. Makasandig lang gani gamay labi na mag tan-aw ug evening news sa TV. Unsaon for the love of work, dili pa gyud gusto mo retire.
Lastly, bahala unsay ikasulti sa uban nimong readers but I must say I am proud na anak ko sa akong mama and I’m sure for every reason there is , you have it to say the same, right Len?
I should know so. Your mom’s look says it all.
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
@nancy,
Yes Nance! Your Mom must have married at a very young age, just like my Mom, hehe!
Hala ka! hahahaha! Ma-imagine jud nako na bah! Wala pay apil ang paghagok dinha nga hastang kusoga, nyahahahaha!
That’s my girl kaayo ka, Nance hehehe! Your Mom must be very proud of you, too. Just like you, I am proud to be my Mom’s daughter as well. Basta kay anything decent you could see in this blog is because of my parents, anything else is simply NOT their fault but mine, hahahaha!
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as they say, we only appreciate people and the things they do when we’re not together with them anymore
enjoy the rest of the week, he’re my OT entry for this week
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 1:34 pm
@Darly,
Aptly said, Darly.
May you have a wonderful weekend!
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Love reading it
Wow, I can see your closeness with your Mom…
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 1:37 pm
@lina@women’s perspectives,
Thank you for taking the time to read the post, Lina.
See yah at your Nostalgia entry.
Hugs!
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Mothers give us the love and protection and comforting arms to make us grow and become whole. They offer us the wisdom of life but at some time, in order that we may bloom and reach the perfect beauty that our souls may shine then we have to break away from the nest. We all do this and most of us have the knowledge that we can always return for a visit and share our dreams.
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
@Polly,
You couldn’t have said it any better, Polly.
I simply love your comment. I am looking forward for the weekly visit at home today
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wow you are so blessed to have such a caring mom! thanks for joining WW this week!
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
@raya,
Indeed, I am.
Been a pleasure joining WW every week.
See you around!
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I can’t wait to leave home and have my own place when I was growing up. But when I eventually have my own home, I missed my Mom and Dad very much. Even Mom’s nagging sounds like music when I go home once a while.
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
@EastCoastLife,
Hahaha! It simply described what I was feeling now, ECL.
Like they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Now I always look forward for the weekends when I can go visit home
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I agree in the first picture you two look like sisters
You look absolutely amazing in your green gown there Lainy. You look like a princes 
. Hows you new place going? Getting settled in? Have a great weekend my friend 
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
@Bill,
WOW! Thanks for the lovely compliment, my friend!
I am absolutely loving it here in my new home. I have finally settled in, Bill. Thanks to you and the rest for the cheers of support.
May you have a fab weekend over there!
See yah!
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beautiful mom and daughter duo. you guys are beautiful
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
@hope,
Thank you heaps for the beautiful adjectives.
Gotta visit you back in a while.
See yah!
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You’re like sisters.
mommy nuts´s last [type] ..Insurance for Few Days
btw, I’m your newest follower..
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 5:49 pm
@mommy nuts,
Thank you for the compliment and for the follow.
I shall return the favor soon.
See you around!
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hi sis… mas maganda pa din si mommy hahaha! may pinagmanahan k sis, heheheh!
here for PF and CC!
http://theothersideofme-vhen.blogspot.com/2011/08/beauty-rush.html
http://vlayugan.blogspot.com/2011/08/shake-it-baby.html
http://vlayugan.blogspot.com/2011/08/mom-and-daughter-day-out.html
http://point-shoot-vhen.blogspot.com/2011/08/365224-225.html
hope to see you there sis
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 13th, 2011 at 5:50 pm
@Vhen,
Hahaha! I won’t refute that, Vhen. Like what I’ve commented above, nothing beats the original, hehehe!
Will visit all your PF and CC entries a little bit later.
See yah!
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hello? how are you today?
just visiting your blog today (^_^) I hope you can visit mine too . . .
anyway, can we exchange links? just update me if you want and I will add you then (^_^)
http://www.bobbyjohnsabasaje.com/
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 15th, 2011 at 11:14 pm
@yogi143,
Thank you for the visit.
I shall return the favor soon.
See yah!
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Hi Tita, I think it is hard to be away from Mommies, my Mom misses Lola a lot.
Ms. Burrito´s last [type] ..Best of Friends
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 15th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
@Ms. Burrito,
It is, Pretty Missy.
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wow, super look alike kau sis Lainy, no wonder kahit ako i could say you two are just siblings. And sweet ng relationship nyo..and yep, nakakamiss ang scolding nang isang ina
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 15th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
@chiewilks,
Thanks Chie but the truth is, I do look like my father, LOL!
Glad to see you here again.
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What a great post! Thank you for sharing!
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 15th, 2011 at 11:16 pm
@Jen,
Would have love to visit you back but I can find no link attached to your name.
Anyways, thanks for swinging by here.
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so sweet naman ng post na ito…
I am much closer with my mom and my lola than my dad
and my mom used to scold me too hehehe parang araw araw ata akong napagsasabihan haha
but those are one of the moments I will treasure the most..
bluedreamer´s last [type] ..Timeless Memories
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 15th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
@bluedreamer,
Thank you, Blue.
It’s innate ata sa mga Mommies to often show their love and concern through constant scoldings and nagging, LOL!
Thanks for sharing a bit about your relationship with your family.
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Ako nga din lainy uuwi lng talaga ako from Cebu to CDO para lang matulog at makinig sa walang katapusang nag at walang kakupaskupas na mga yawyaw sa inahan hehehe. You’ll enjoy the being independent Lainy as well as the freedom and responsibility that goes with it.
Shydub´s last [type] ..Week 12 of the Techie She Lucky Blogger Weekly Giveaways – SAFETY
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Lainybelle Reply:
August 21st, 2011 at 3:36 pm
@Shydub,
You said it, Shy. I hope my Mom will realize one day that I shall benefit from this.
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beauty pala ni mommy! at sexy din..
thanks for joining sis..
see yah next round..
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Lainybelle Reply:
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:09 pm
@Shengkay,
Pleasure is all mine!
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