Mama’s me time
How does a mother of three rambunctious kids unwind? What does a would-be mom, currently devouring everything she can about parenting and being a mom, do to stay pretty and worry-free? Manila Bulletin Lifestyle talks to hot mamas Cheska Garcia-Kramer and Patty Laurel-Filart on their secrets to keeping it together despite their scream-filled, chore-laden, crazy-charged days.
THE SUPER MOM
This super mom lets us in on what’s happening over at the Team Kramer camp: a.k.a. homebase for Cheska, Doug, and kids Kendra, Scarlet, and Gavin.
HOW’S YOUR SCHEDULE LIKE?
I have meetings, work here and there. But my priority is my children. My schedule has to work around the schedule of the kids. I take care of them. I make sure that their baon is always hot and I make it a point to fetch them from school, every day.
YOU’RE TURNING 35 BUT YOU DON’T LOOK IT. BESIDES RUNNING AFTER YOUR KIDS, WHAT KEEPS YOU YOUNG?
I drink lots of water. I follow a daily regimen that I’ve been doing ever since I was a teenager. I picked it up from my mom. There are a lot of things that I got from her. Thanks to her, I’ve been carrying Kleenex ever since I started showbiz. I’m so happy Kleenex came up with a new variety. It’s now infused with cucumber.
I’m also not the type of person who puts a lot of makeup. But I sometimes need it for events that I attend. Since I cannot wipe my makeup off immediately, I carry this cold cream that I have been using ever since. Plus, I think it helps that I’m a child at heart. I’m still the old Cheska when I was single. My husband keeps me young, too.
WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG THAT YOU CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT AND WHY?
I have my tissue with me, especially because I have two girls. My kids are also so unruly, or sometimes they have colds and have “booboos” in their noses. I use facial tissue that’s soft and mild on their skin.
DO YOU STILL HAVE TIME FOR A GETAWAY WITH THE FAMILY? HOW DO YOU UNWIND?
My family relaxes me, believe it or not. So the moment I get home, that’s already unwinding for me like, for instance, staying in bed with my children because they sneak in between Doug and me. That’s my kind of relaxation. I thank the Lord every night when I see that my family is complete. We’re all okay. We’re safe. That’s unwinding for me.
THE FIRST-TIME MOM
Patty Laurel has worn many hats: teacher, blogger, traveler, and fashionista. Now, at 31 and four months pregnant, the multi-hyphenate is ready to take on her new role.
I know you’ve probably been asked this a million times, but we’d like to know how you’re feeling now that you’re about to become a mom.
I’m really clueless but, I guess, I’m also lucky because it’s a very exciting part of my life, and so my husband and I are just approaching this with eyes open wide. We get really excited over the little things. I guess, by God’s grace, I’ll survive it. Hopefully, I’ll be a good mom. (Laughs)
HOW ARE YOU PREPARING FOR IT? HAVE YOU GOOGLED ANYTHING OR READ ANY BOOKS?
I guess, like any mom, I’m just so excited. You just absorb all the information you get. But more than books or information, what has become so important to me is support system. It’s essential that you have a good support system. I’m lucky that I have it through my mom, sister, sisters-in-law, and my close friends like Rica Peralejo, Cat Juan, Nicole Hernandez delos Angeles, and Kelly Misa.
HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO HAVE YOUR GIRL FRIENDS?
My friends have a WhatsApp group, and we’re like the 2015 batchmates because our kids are all going to be playmates. I guess it’s nice to have a sisterhood. It’s nice to see women supporting other women, especially in this very competitive world. It’s hard to feel alone when you can talk to people who can relate with you.
HOW ABOUT PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS? YOU’RE SLIM!
I love to eat and that’s the happiness of pregnancy—you can eat whatever you like. But at the same time, I have to be mindful of what I’m eating. I try to keep it balanced and I try to eat healthy food as much as I can. In a few weeks, I’ll get the baby bump. But right now, I think yoga helps me to keep calm and in shape. Prior to my pregnancy, I was into Pilates. Blogging is also a good form of therapy for me.
DO YOU HAVE A BEAUTY REGIMEN OR BEAUTY SECRET THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH OTHER MOMS?
For beauty secrets, I’d have to give my mom credit. Like any other girl, I love lipsticks and makeup. I mean, I won’t lie. If someone tells me there’s a new foundation, I’d always be curious and would want to try it. But at the end of the day, it’s really your aura. You could put on the most expensive makeup in the world but if you don’t feel good inside, it will also manifest outside. It starts with how you are and your outlook in life.
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