good times
Posted on August 3, 2007
Life is good. There are days when you can't pinpoint one specific thing that makes you feel down and there are days when you can't pinpoint one specific thing that makes you feel up. I'm in the up. All the way up.
I never thought that married life would be this good and that family life would be so much better. These days, I find myself not needing any reminders in an effort to make myself feel better. Waking up in the morning with Mateo smiling up at me and Ramil's arms around me are enough to make me feel grateful for the life I have now.
We're still not that comfortable on the financial front but we still consider ourselves filthy rich just like before, if not more. Our days right now are filled with smiles and laughter, even if our minds are also sometimes filled with getting through to the next payday. I can't even remember the last time Ramil and I argued. We still have our usual bantering but that's what makes life with each other not boring.
Everything is also okay, career-wise. I still consider myself a full-time SAHM, considering that I only leave the house for three hours to teach. I get to enjoy both, not wanting more or less time for each aspect of my life. Being a part-time teacher has also given me some me time, even though it's not really to pamper myself. Hehe! It has allowed me to miss Mateo everyday which, I think, is necessary for the impatient me not to feel burdened with him and with the house.
We have a good househelp/yaya with us. I can tell that she has fallen in love with Mateo too and that is a good thing. At least we know that she'll take good care of him when both Ramil and I are not around.
This does not mean I don't want anything more. Of course I do, I would love for things on the financial side to look up. But things are great right now and that's more than enough. Thank you Lord!
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just bloghopped…our situation’s kinda similar when it comes to the wishing for a more financially stable life and also the smooth sailing married life. Of course there are still times when hubby & I disagree about small stuff but, I would not dare complain, knowing that there are much worst scenarios out there!
I think that being blessed is not measured by material wealth but by the priceless memories and experiences in life. We are all blessed as long as we accept that our lives are ruled by contentment and by God.
You know what Andrea, you echoed my very own sentiments. We have a lot to thank for because God has blessed us with a very happy family. It’s great that you found a reliable yaya. They are a rare breed nowadays you know.
I also feel the same way about working outside our home. We all need some “Me” time to feel how good it is to take care our babies.
Take care! Btw, i tagged you pala.
@Heidi - I think a lot of families out there are happy without really having enough financially. If it was a choice between a happy family life and a financially stable life, I’d choose my family anytime
Though of course, it would be a bonus if I can have both. Hehe!
@Chi - We have the same thoughts Mommy Chi! I’ve always thought that happiness and contentment are choices. And I always try to remind myself to choose them over being depressed about things that I don’t have
@Nice - A rare breed, indeed! That’s why we always thank God for giving us Mateo’s yaya.
I will try to do the tag ASAP. We’re in the middle of moving houses right now and I’m on a temporary blog leave. Hehe!
I just miss this… you really write with substance andrea and you inspire me… sometimes I do feel down and never see things on a brighter side… this made me see how very lucky I am and though some things change between me and my husband, his kisses and hugs should make me happy… heidi was right, there are worst scenarios than needing more financially.
@Litzie - Wow, your comment made my night. Hehe! Thanks a lot. I hope you know already that you inspire me a lot too
You made me realize that maybe I should write more posts like these. Haha! And yes, we are very lucky indeed. Give my hugs to Dustin 