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First, I would like to say Thank You for allow me to be the latest Featured Member. I still don't know why, but well...here I am... and for other Minti's members...I can't wait to see you be the next featured member too. It will be great to know you more.
- Starting with name, location, how many children: My birth name is Scorviana (pronounce Score-Fi-Anna, as is pronouncing Anna in Russian) and my short name is Phio (which I most well known. Because it's shorter and I always had trouble with people pronouncing my other name). I live in Perth since 2002...the life before that was in Jakarta. I have 2 beautiful children, Prince CJ who will turn 5 in boxing day and Princess SA who is 17 months and starting toilet training.
- How did you find Minti: A friend of mine from playgroup and also member of Minti introduced this parenting site. So, I checked it out and got attached to it ever since. I shall Thanks her for that.
- What's your favorite thing or feature at Minti: It's pretty much a lot. I like Latest Activity. It shows me what's happening in Minti, I could read about new inputs from member's blogs or articles. I also like the way each members can communicate freely, it's like we enter a friendly and safe community.
- What's your favorite thing about being a parent: It's hard question. I can say, since first time I knew that I was positively pregnant I had this amazing feeling that you can't describe in words. It felt like you're on top of the world. Continued with first ultrasound where I looked this tiny dot (fetus), first kicking in the tummy, gave birth with first baby cry, first breastfeeding, first smile, first walk, first word, etc, etc. Every single moment is a treasure. I always wanted to be a mother, so by having those experiences 'twice' was increadible. Watching my children growing up in safe, happy and healthy environment, it makes everything complete.
- What has been your biggest parenting challenge: I've devoted myself to be a mother, I've put away most of my individual egos.....But at the end I'm only human who could loose control. My biggest challenge is compressing my anger (mind you I'm not an angry person, but we do get angry sometime) in front of your children. I don't want my childrend to be affraid of me because they see me when I get really upset. Luckily, so far I'm pretty good with it. When I lost control, I would sat down and talk to them and said sorry. Most of the time...I would just take a deep breath and talk about it later with an adult...who is my loving husband.
- What's the best parenting advice you've ever gotten from someone: My mom, a mother of 9, gave me lots of tip. Most important is 'Accept and Enjoy'. Meaning, Accepting that you are a parent now and Enjoy what you have. Things will not go smooth if you're not enjoying them. Luckily, I'm enjoying my parenting ride....every single second.
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Great answers! Nine siblings. Are you close? Your mom sounds like a wise woman. Again, congrats. You are an important part of the minti community giving sage advice and insightful comments. I'm sure glad you are here. 
