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24/11/2025

Yesterday at church, a very kind churchmate handed me a candy during the service. Gab (my 5-year-old kid) saw it and immediately got curious.

Gab: “Mommy… why do you have dishwashing liquid pods??”

Me: “Anak, it’s candy.”

Gab: “But it looks like the Maxglow pods! Even the honey calamansi color!”

Me: doing everything not to laugh out loud in the middle of worship 😂

P.S. And now I’m wondering… is there such a thing as candy-sized dishwashing liquid pods for travel? Not edible-looking, of course — just tiny and handy for camping or on-the-go cleaning. If none exists yet… hmm, business idea? 👀✨

Kids are really bright 😄 They notice everything 👀 and can give us the funniest everyday observations 😂 or even spark new business ideas 💡✨

22/11/2025

My Mom Chooses Me to Be Her Best Friend ❤️

Every day, I love my mom more.
Now that I’m a mom, I finally understand the love, patience, and sacrifices she always gave so freely. ✨

I feel so blessed that she chose me to be her best friend.
Growing up, she didn’t have many friends and often kept her struggles to herself, yet she shared them with me.

I remember so many times she cried to me quietly inside the room.
She sounded so helpless, yet at the same time, so strong. 💪
The moment she stepped out, she wiped her tears and carried on like a super mom for us, her kids.
As a child, I didn’t fully understand it—but I always knew it was special. 💛

Looking back, I see how much that shaped me.
It taught me how to carry certain loads quietly, how to stand on my own, and how to hold onto what truly matters.

Being a mom now makes me appreciate even more how truly blessed I am.
I have a partner and a family who support me, and it’s so different from what my mom went through.
Knowing I’m not alone on this journey gives me the courage to make mistakes and learn without fear. 🌸👩‍👧‍👦

I feel so grateful, and I know my mom prayed for me to have this.
And even now, I still get to learn from the kindest, most hardworking, and most selfless mom I know.

I always pray for our whole family, especially my brothers, because seeing us all happy is what makes her happiest. 🙏💖
May God bless her with joy, good health, wisdom, and long life.

Some might say being made a confidant as a child takes away part of your childhood, but for me, being my mom’s best friend since I was young became a gift I will always treasure. 💛✨

Happy birthday, Mama 🎂❤️
I love you so much, and I celebrate you today and always. 💛

20/11/2025

Late upload but sharing it anyway 😊
Their first field trip was extra special because they enjoyed it with their cousin Eli ❤️

We joined Journeys of Faith–Laguna Tribe for a fun visit to the Yakult Factory 🧫✨
The kids learned how Yakult is made and why probiotics are good for the tummy. They were so curious and excited the whole time 🤗

Grateful for moments like this… simple, meaningful, and full of memories for the kids 💛

12/11/2025

Lately, I’ve been noticing how homeschooling has become part of our everyday life. It does not always have to be at a desk with worksheets. It can be a simple conversation over breakfast, a fun discovery while cooking, or a little learning moment before bedtime.

Sometimes, I find myself thinking in the traditional school mindset. Growing up in that setup, it is hard not to wonder if we are doing it right or if it really counts as schooling. But then I remember our whys and our goals and I see my kids learning and enjoying it.

They are learning in ways that fit their interests and at their own pace. Some tips I have found helpful are:
• Follow their curiosity. If they show interest in a topic, explore it together.
• Turn everyday activities into learning moments. Cooking, gardening, and even singing karaoke for Tagalog songs can teach skills and knowledge.
• Keep the environment relaxed. Learning works best when it feels safe and fun.
• Reflect together. Ask them what they learned today or what excited them the most.

There is something so fulfilling about witnessing their little “aha” moments and their genuine curiosity. Homeschooling is not just teaching. It is living, learning, and growing together. And these moments are worth more than anything. 💛

09/11/2025

Thank you God for another morning. It is calm today, no sign of the super typhoon we were expecting yesterday. The heavy rain has stopped, the wind was not as strong as feared, and we woke up to the gentle sounds of insects and roosters. We are grateful there was not much damage in our area, but many families across the Philippines were hit hard. My prayers are with all of them.

These past weeks have been difficult for many Filipinos because of the earthquakes and storms. I am praying for comfort, protection, and strength for everyone. I know God is in control, and I pray He guides our nation toward real change, so that every Filipino can live in a safer and more hopeful country.

Here in Banilad, Nagcarlan, we are blessed with leaders and kabrgy who served tirelessly through the storm. Our barangay captain, councilors, and community showed true heart for service. God bless them and their families.

Let us continue praying, helping one another, and choosing hope. 🙏💛

07/11/2025

🌏 So proud of Gab for completing the Online Earthquake Preparedness Workshop last October 31! 💛

It turned out to be such a fun and meaningful day. They even used an episode from Robocar Poli to explain how earthquakes happen and what to do when it strikes — the kids were hooked! 🚓✨ The mind map drawing was also a great way to help them remember what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

The facilitators were so patient and engaging. Gab asked a few questions that made me smile — like, “If we live in a high area, can landslides still happen?” and “Are steel matting or lighter homes safer than concrete ones?” You could really feel his curiosity growing that day. 💭

We also discovered some tools every family should know about:
📍 PHIVOLCS FaultFinder App – lets you check if your home is near an active fault line
🌦️https://noah.up.edu.ph/
– shows areas prone to landslides or floods (super helpful for families living in elevated places)

The part about shallow and deep earthquakes was eye-opening too:
👉 Shallow earthquakes happen closer to the surface, so the shaking feels stronger and can cause more damage.
👉 Deep earthquakes occur farther underground, so the shaking spreads wider but often causes less destruction.

Here’s a good read if you want to understand more:
britannica.com/science/earthquake-geology/Shallow-intermediate-and-deep-foci

Some of the reminders we’re keeping in mind after the workshop:
👜 Keep an emergency bag ready with water, flashlight, whistle, first aid kit, easy-to-open food, extra clothes, and copies of important documents.
📱 Follow PHIVOLCS and NDRRMC for real-time updates and tips.
💬 Talk about preparedness often with your kids — it helps them stay calm, not scared, when they know what’s happening.
🍞 Don’t forget small snacks or ready-to-eat food for the bag — hunger adds to panic.
🙏 And most of all — pray. Because no matter how prepared we are, God will always be our safest place and our peace in any situation.

We also loved the Earthquake Intensity Playlist 🎶 — such a creative way to make the topic memorable!

Big thanks to UP Resilience Institute and Journeys of Faith for making disaster readiness feel fun, creative, and faith-filled. Truly grateful for experiences that teach both the mind and the heart. 💛

06/11/2025

"Repeat a thought long enough and it becomes an emotion." ✨

I’ve seen how true this is, especially as a mom. There are days when my thoughts wander — “I’m tired,” “There’s too much to do,” “I can’t catch up.” And somehow, those thoughts turn into what I feel. I end up drained before the day even really starts.

But when I begin to shift what I tell myself, something changes. When I pause and say, “It’s okay, one thing at a time,” or “This moment is still a blessing,” my heart feels lighter. The kids notice it too. Our home becomes calmer, warmer, more peaceful. 🌿

These quiet hugs and little smiles remind me that peace begins in my thoughts. What I choose to repeat in my heart is what my children will remember. 💛

-Mommy Lira of The Naval Crew

- 📸Snapped by Kuya Gab with love 💛

04/11/2025

🌿 Roots and Stories

The weather wasn’t the best yesterday. It rained hard, traffic was heavy, and what’s normally a 2-hour drive from Nagcarlan to Biñan stretched to almost 4. But even through the long drive and gray skies, it felt like one of those moments where God gently reminds us to slow down and remember where we came from.

We attended the last wake of my husband’s Lola, the sister of his Lolo on his father’s side. It was my first time meeting many of his other relatives, and while it was a sad occasion, it also became a time of connection and stories. I’m thankful that our kids got to see and meet family—to know that they’re part of something bigger than just “us.” ❤️

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about being more intentional about spending time not only with my husband’s family on both his mom’s and dad’s side, but also mine. The families who’ve been part of our story even from afar. The ones we rarely see but still feel close to. And of course, our friends who have become like family too.

I guess that’s what I’m longing for now—to help our kids grow up knowing their roots, surrounded by the people who’ve shaped us, prayed for us, and loved us from the very beginning. Because family, by blood or by heart, is where our story truly begins. 🌧️✨

-Mommy Lira & The Naval Crew 🚗💛

27/10/2025

💛 He’s my favorite person.
🙏 The one I prayed for, the one God knew I needed.
🤍 My best friend, my partner, my answered prayer.
🌿 My choice every day — my calm, my constant.
He leads with heart and faith,
and carries strength with grace.
🏡 Because of him, home feels like heaven touched the earth.

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