Feelings

Last weekend we had our weekly household meeting with our mates in the community Couples for Christ. We had a small talk about relationships and parenting and since all of the members who were present were Filipino immigrants, we couldn't help but talk about our experiences as parents here in the Unites States.
We've talked about how it would have been different if we were raising our children in the Philippines. How easier it would have been to get help from our families and friends whenever we need it. How people are willing to look after our children without monetary compensation. These were some thoughts we had during the discussion.
I, for one didn't expect that it would be this exhausting being a stay at home mom. There are times that I just want to scream and tempted to ask for help. I hate doing chores all the time much more having a super messy home. What makes it more difficult is that I don't have anybody to talk to on how I feel and most of the time, I feel that people don't understand. But then I always remind myself that this is only temporary and one day, my baby will grow up. Things will be better.
For now, no matter how hard life is, what matters most is that I am happy. I am with a loving husband and a beautiful son.

Sweet Potato in Bread Crumbs (A Healthy Baby Snack)

My baby loves this new snack of his. 

Ingredients

Sweet Potato (cut in strips)
Bread Crumbs

Procedure

1.  Cook Sweet Potato in boiling water until soft.
2.  Drain water and roll in bread crumbs.
3.  Bake until crumbs turn golden brown.

Green Barley Soup Baby Version

Ingredients

Medium Barley
Chicken Broth
Turkey breast / chicken breast (cut into thin and small pieces)
Celery (cut into small pieces)
Spinach
Green Peas
Broccoli (cut into small pieces)

Chayote (cubed)

Corn

carrots (diced)
Minced Garlico
Minced Onion
Parsley

Procedure

Cook Barley in water until soft. Add chicken broth, Turkey breast/chicken breast, broccoli, carrots, corn, chayote, green peas and spinach. Bring to boil. Simmer the mixture until the vegetables are soft and tender. For more flavor, add a dash of minced garlic, minced onion and parsley.