DR&KIDS

I am very handy. Growing up, I saw and helped my dad fix a lot of things…from small electronics to cars. It is no surprise then, that some of his apprentice rubbed well on me. LOL. My kids have seen me fix laptops, toys, phones (you name it) that belong to us or even our friends. Thus said, every time things get broken in our house, they run to me to fix them.

Our youngest daughter realized that her daddy can make money fixing things. She sat me down and lectured me that when I fix things, I need to charge a fee and get rich. Given she is 5 years old, I did not make much of her dialogue but certainly agreed with her. After all, she had a valid point.

 The other day, she broke her Minnie pendant. It is among her treasured toys. She walk over to me and handled me the broken pendant and 25 cents as payment to fix it. Yes! She preaches and does what she preaches. With a smile, I took the pendant and placed it on the table and promised to fix it. She wanted it fixed there and then. I told her in that case, it would cost her more money for instant service. To my total amazement, she went back to her “bank” and brought me more money (I guess all the coins that were left there).

I got busy fixing the broken pendant. In the process, she renegotiated her payment pleading that now she had no money left. Touched, I gave her back a few coins knowing that, at least, she meant it when she asked me to charge for my services. I would have fixed her pendant for free, but no, she paid without being asked too.

What would you do..?

 

Every now and then, our youngest daughter will reminds us to listen to her. As parents we are eager to pass down the knowledge we have. Occasionally our well-meant intentions are met with disdain and protest.

I do not want to wear those clothes today, I want my hair made into a pom-pom and more. We have learnt to be open to their desires and choices. Listening to them is part of parenting. After all, every child is unique in their own way and personality.

To sum up, as much as we lend an ear to their dialogues we have check points in place. Not always do what they want sell, we are still parents and ‘we still know better.’ Consequently, listen to me or us is still a valid protest in this house.

Lend an ear, you may learn something new…

 

This year, Lenten period has a lot to offer in an effort to make for a better tomorrow. There are divisions, dissatisfaction, dread, and many other issues affecting our communities. While is it true, one can not dwell on negatives, ignorance is not a solution either.

On our part as DR&KIDS, we look forward to use this Lenten Period to reach out to others, share with others and to be grateful for all the little blessings which often we take for granted…For example, to be grateful for water. It is our hope that everyone will find a way to give back, appreciate and spread the Love…

How about you,  40 Days of ???

It is about that time of the year, when most people do something, say something to show or express their LOVE. Love is arguably the greatest gift of all…St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians says it all, I need not add more (1 Corinthians 13:13). Love can move mountains, heal a wounded heart and the list goes on and on.

We wish you all a Happy Valentine week. It is almost unfair that we celebrate valentine for one day…this time round, we at drandkids will celebrate valentine for a week and all the days thereafter by reaching out to others in need!