As cliché as it sounds, time goes by fast. It was indeed a series of adventures for the past 6 years. Juggling between being a mother and an employee, I’ve finally agreed to settle back to our home country. Yes, you read it right, Manila, we are coming home!
I get to look after my children if not always, at least most of the time.
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My kids could freely play and explore outdoors.
As we live in a flat and due to the insane weather here in the Middle East, it feels like children are in a controlled environment. Back home, they could have fun around our front yard or go to the playground just a few blocks away from our house This article from Scholastic.com supports how outdoor play will improve a chid’s physical and social skills.
Through physical play outdoors, your child develops confidence in herself as she sees her skills grow: “Watch me climb the monkey bars, look how high I can swing. Watch me, watch me!” A child who is initially reluctant to go down the tall slide feels a great deal of personal pride when he finally musters up the courage to do so.
Work and visas are not an issue back home.
With all that’s happening around me, I’ve decided to take my chances. I know some people will raise their eyebrows and tell us to rethink this drastic change but we should also respect each other’s opinions and differences. After all, to each his own, right?
Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. Ta!