I would say 2008 has been a roller coaster ride for me. The high moments are really high and the lows, hell damn low!
My recollection is not in Chronological order. I'm typing as my mind does its 're-winding'... yes, I may have forgotten some events without any black and white to fall back on. Or maybe I could just check through the blog posts I made in my other blog for the entire year. But I guess if the event doesn't stick in my head, it simply means its not THAT SIGNIFICANT after all. Don't you agree?
- My aunt passed away. An aunt who has a heart too big for the ocean to consume. An aunt whom I'm always grateful to. Always respected. She suffered for years before her body gave in earlier part of this year.
- I had several dead knots in my heart. Over the years, I've learnt to let go of many things. Forgive many people. Forget many bad incidents. But still there are some knots that could not be undone without much effort from both parties.
This year, I'm really lucky. I untied 2 (used to be) dead knots. The untying process was not easy. It was painful, sad, angry...along the way... but still, its undone after so long. One stayed in my heart for 8 years. The other 11years. They are stories in itself, I wouldn't want to go into details here. At least not now. Not today.
- Parenting is definitely the most challenging and rewarding task in the world. Yet this year, I was put to the test. The test took me 7 long months to pass. It was emotionally and physically exhaustive. When I was in it, it felt as if there wasn't an end to the tunnel, I 'collapsed' so many times. *sigh* it was tough. It Was! But its OVER now....
- For the very first time in my life, I felt honored. It was an opportunity that not everyone has, yet I was the lucky one. I'm talking about being chosen to be a panelist in the Working Mother's Forum. Public speaking is one item on my list of 'most feared'. I'm just glad I didn't fall on stage. To be able to speak infront of hundreds of parents... not easy, not easy....
- For the first time in my life. I'm earning passive income. Money rolling in while I'm sleeping. That's the greatest feeling I've ever had. It's amazing! Though not much, probably just good enough to buy me a box of dark mint chocolate every month, I'm still happy.
- Other 'first-times' include : - first time selling things on ebay. First time clearing my accessories through a forum. First time working as an invigilator. First time going for Lasik evaluation. First time on the World Biggest Ferris Wheel ~ The Singapore Flyer. And for the first time in my life, I truly know how blessed I am...even the unhappiness in the past, were but blessings in disguise... for the first time.......I truly recognized it....
So I guess, 2008 is a good year after all... *smile*
Happy New Year Everyone! May 2009 brings you and your family Great Health, Harmony and Prosperity! *smile*
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
I need help!
Ok, today's post is a SOS post. As you know from my other blog, we went to Marina Barrage again for the last time this year.
I wasn't with them in the water because my left eye is on its way to recovery. Thank you everyone for your kind words and concern....... and Erin, I didn't take antibiotics, I simply spend more time 'attending' to my left-eyelid by using my index finger and thumb to squeeze as much pus out each time I'm in front of my mirror. *Eeewww*
This is the worst sty I've ever had. Up to date, its been 4 days already. Yes the swell has subsided but the redness on the eye-lid is still there. Like I've mentioned in my Facebook status, it looks like I've applied eye-shadows on my left eye-lid and forgot about my right! Its THAT obvious. *eyes rolled*
Now its slightly itchy, not as painful as before (definitely!) with a little pus every now and then. So I would say its recovering pretty well, that's why I didn't want to risk getting infected again just because of a few hours of water fun.
Every decision has its consequences. My decision of sitting on the hot stone under the hot sun watching the kids play left me with something so annoying I can't sleep!
The heat is TRAPPED in my head! I don't know how to get rid of it! *Urggghhhh* Its irritating.
I bathed but it didn't work. I touched my head, it isn't hot like a fever, but the heat is unmistakably INSIDE my skull! or maybe its my skull that's burning.... oh... whatever...
I've got a bad feeling that if I COULD fall asleep eventually tonight, I'll wake up with a terrible headache tomorrow....
Anyone have any idea, how to get the HEAT out of my head? Thanks in advance!
I wasn't with them in the water because my left eye is on its way to recovery. Thank you everyone for your kind words and concern....... and Erin, I didn't take antibiotics, I simply spend more time 'attending' to my left-eyelid by using my index finger and thumb to squeeze as much pus out each time I'm in front of my mirror. *Eeewww*
This is the worst sty I've ever had. Up to date, its been 4 days already. Yes the swell has subsided but the redness on the eye-lid is still there. Like I've mentioned in my Facebook status, it looks like I've applied eye-shadows on my left eye-lid and forgot about my right! Its THAT obvious. *eyes rolled*
Now its slightly itchy, not as painful as before (definitely!) with a little pus every now and then. So I would say its recovering pretty well, that's why I didn't want to risk getting infected again just because of a few hours of water fun.
Every decision has its consequences. My decision of sitting on the hot stone under the hot sun watching the kids play left me with something so annoying I can't sleep!
The heat is TRAPPED in my head! I don't know how to get rid of it! *Urggghhhh* Its irritating.
I bathed but it didn't work. I touched my head, it isn't hot like a fever, but the heat is unmistakably INSIDE my skull! or maybe its my skull that's burning.... oh... whatever...
I've got a bad feeling that if I COULD fall asleep eventually tonight, I'll wake up with a terrible headache tomorrow....
Anyone have any idea, how to get the HEAT out of my head? Thanks in advance!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Savour the Goodness
"50mins waiting time, can you wait?"
That's the usual reply whenever a customer gives his/her order.
If you had popped over from my other blog, you knew that we went in Chinatown today. Allan knew too well that whenever I'm there, there is only one thing I look forward to ~ Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice.
The ever famous claypot rice which has been awarded with so many awards, been featured on so many food variety shows. The posters on the stall need no extra explanation.
We are lucky today, only 50mins. Patrons who came about 30mins later than us were given a new 'warning' before their orders were taken, "1hour to 1hour and 15mins of waiting time, are you willing to wait?"
The sentence may sound quite offensive, but the tone was simple, a little begging for forgiveness too. But many were too hungry to wait and gave it a pass. But deep down we know they regretted turning their back. You can see the disappointment on the faces, its obvious.
Why does a simple claypot rice need such a long time to cook? They are the ORIGINAL, they do it the traditional way. Raw rice grains with raw meat were placed in the claypot at respective timing decided by the experienced lady boss; cooked under fiery fire burning from charcoal.
Dark soy sauce and oil is at your disposal. Some (like us) prefer our claypot rice to look darker, we simply put more, others who prefer their rice to be 'healthier' put lesser. Whichever way you like, you are definitely in for a treat.
The taste is extremely unforgettable and it leaves you with that lingering feeling of "I want to come back here again". The wait is definitely worth it, if you are not rushing off to anywhere.
In fact, if you are lucky, the wait can be pretty fun too, if you could get a seat right infront of the stall. Seeing 8 people working in the 2-in-1 stall, each busy with his/her own task, yet at the same time, is completely aware what the others are doing. At times when one needs to go to the loo, anyone could just take over that person's job without any hiccups! Amazing!
I call this telepathy, cooperation to the ultimate level and extreme passion. They are a family. Its obvious, their features tells it all.
Being a hawker myself in the past, this is a wonderful sight to see. Taking orders non-stop, be it from phone or in person, no matter how tired the body is, the mind doesn't get the signal and at the end of the day, one can sleep really well in a bed full of cash.... *wink*
That's the usual reply whenever a customer gives his/her order.
If you had popped over from my other blog, you knew that we went in Chinatown today. Allan knew too well that whenever I'm there, there is only one thing I look forward to ~ Lian He Ben Ji Claypot Rice.
The ever famous claypot rice which has been awarded with so many awards, been featured on so many food variety shows. The posters on the stall need no extra explanation.
We are lucky today, only 50mins. Patrons who came about 30mins later than us were given a new 'warning' before their orders were taken, "1hour to 1hour and 15mins of waiting time, are you willing to wait?"
The sentence may sound quite offensive, but the tone was simple, a little begging for forgiveness too. But many were too hungry to wait and gave it a pass. But deep down we know they regretted turning their back. You can see the disappointment on the faces, its obvious.
Why does a simple claypot rice need such a long time to cook? They are the ORIGINAL, they do it the traditional way. Raw rice grains with raw meat were placed in the claypot at respective timing decided by the experienced lady boss; cooked under fiery fire burning from charcoal.
Dark soy sauce and oil is at your disposal. Some (like us) prefer our claypot rice to look darker, we simply put more, others who prefer their rice to be 'healthier' put lesser. Whichever way you like, you are definitely in for a treat.
The taste is extremely unforgettable and it leaves you with that lingering feeling of "I want to come back here again". The wait is definitely worth it, if you are not rushing off to anywhere.
In fact, if you are lucky, the wait can be pretty fun too, if you could get a seat right infront of the stall. Seeing 8 people working in the 2-in-1 stall, each busy with his/her own task, yet at the same time, is completely aware what the others are doing. At times when one needs to go to the loo, anyone could just take over that person's job without any hiccups! Amazing!
I call this telepathy, cooperation to the ultimate level and extreme passion. They are a family. Its obvious, their features tells it all.
Being a hawker myself in the past, this is a wonderful sight to see. Taking orders non-stop, be it from phone or in person, no matter how tired the body is, the mind doesn't get the signal and at the end of the day, one can sleep really well in a bed full of cash.... *wink*
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Itchy and Pain
My Christmas was simple, nothing fanciful.
But my 'after' Christmas is too extreme, I wish 'they' could go away!
I have a bruise on my left thigh, near to the knee area, that doesn't seem to get better. Its so black and painful (when touched). I had this for more than 1 week now, but it wasn't this painful before. The size of it? 3.5cm! I look awful when I'm wearing shorts. Everyone told me to rub on it to make it better. *Ouch* But I obeyed....
My tummy started to have red itchy patches. Currently 3. Allan told me that it was similar to something he had in the past. Said it was fungus infection. *sigh* So now I'm applying those special cream to reduce the itch and hopefully to cure the thing before it spreads further. It DOES spread!
I hate to complain! But I know I'm complaining...sorry...I just need to record how terrible I'm feeling now....
The most UNBEARABLE is my Swollen Left Eye Lid! I guess its heatiness in my body that's causing this. It swelled when I woke up yesterday.
Today, you can't even see my left eye ball! Every now and then, pus appear along the slim opening line and I'll be busy wiping it off. My eye-lid is so stretched, I've got a feeling that when the pus are completely drained, my eye-lid would be wrinkled! *eyes rolled*
Yes, I'm typing this with one eye! If there's typo error and grammar problem, please be extra forgiving....
So that's what I had been busy with today.... *rub rub*, *scratch scratch* and *wipe wipe*
...I don't think I've ever paid so much attention to my body in a single day.
But my 'after' Christmas is too extreme, I wish 'they' could go away!
I have a bruise on my left thigh, near to the knee area, that doesn't seem to get better. Its so black and painful (when touched). I had this for more than 1 week now, but it wasn't this painful before. The size of it? 3.5cm! I look awful when I'm wearing shorts. Everyone told me to rub on it to make it better. *Ouch* But I obeyed....
My tummy started to have red itchy patches. Currently 3. Allan told me that it was similar to something he had in the past. Said it was fungus infection. *sigh* So now I'm applying those special cream to reduce the itch and hopefully to cure the thing before it spreads further. It DOES spread!
I hate to complain! But I know I'm complaining...sorry...I just need to record how terrible I'm feeling now....
The most UNBEARABLE is my Swollen Left Eye Lid! I guess its heatiness in my body that's causing this. It swelled when I woke up yesterday.
Today, you can't even see my left eye ball! Every now and then, pus appear along the slim opening line and I'll be busy wiping it off. My eye-lid is so stretched, I've got a feeling that when the pus are completely drained, my eye-lid would be wrinkled! *eyes rolled*
Yes, I'm typing this with one eye! If there's typo error and grammar problem, please be extra forgiving....
So that's what I had been busy with today.... *rub rub*, *scratch scratch* and *wipe wipe*
...I don't think I've ever paid so much attention to my body in a single day.
Friday, December 26, 2008
More than just Courage
The building has changed.
The faces have not.
Going around the once-so-familiar place seemed so strange.
Yet the feeling of being back there again after 10years still stays the same.
Its been 10years.
A decade of not setting my foot on this ground.
Yet, I've never forgotten Pastor Charlie.
Nor all my friends, or rather brothers and sisters, who wept with me when my dad's funeral was held there.
Who celebrated with me when I did well in my 'O' Levels examination.
Who slept by my side when we were camping in these walls.
Who shared fun memories when we helped in the kitchen, preparing food for other members in Church.
Who shared tired moments when we were helpers in those kiddy camps.
I was THAT involved in this place...a long time ago...
A place I would rather be, than to stay in my so-called 'home'.
A place, where I could laugh and be happy.
Yes, 10 long years.
But the memories stay so freshed.
Every Sunday, my car drives pass this 'memory chest' as I head towards my in-laws' house.
I just had to look at the gates.
Recall the memories again.
Imagine the service and hymns sung behind the glass doors.
I missed them, the people, the memories, the songs, yet I don't have the courage to walk up to say "hi" when my sis and I went for the Christmas Concert on 23rd December.
The feeling was weird.
I used to be on stage.
I used to be a performer.
Now I'm on the audience bench.
It felt like an outcast.
But I enjoyed every moment of it, though my status was different.
Will I be back there again?
Maybe... maybe...
But I dare say, this is the Best Christmas Gift I've given to myself for the past decade.
Threw away all the excuses.
Threw away my pride.
Threw away my "what if(s)".
I made a choice that I didn't regret.
I went back to my 'memory chest'.... and I didn't regret...
The faces have not.
Going around the once-so-familiar place seemed so strange.
Yet the feeling of being back there again after 10years still stays the same.
Its been 10years.
A decade of not setting my foot on this ground.
Yet, I've never forgotten Pastor Charlie.
Nor all my friends, or rather brothers and sisters, who wept with me when my dad's funeral was held there.
Who celebrated with me when I did well in my 'O' Levels examination.
Who slept by my side when we were camping in these walls.
Who shared fun memories when we helped in the kitchen, preparing food for other members in Church.
Who shared tired moments when we were helpers in those kiddy camps.
I was THAT involved in this place...a long time ago...
A place I would rather be, than to stay in my so-called 'home'.
A place, where I could laugh and be happy.
Yes, 10 long years.
But the memories stay so freshed.
Every Sunday, my car drives pass this 'memory chest' as I head towards my in-laws' house.
I just had to look at the gates.
Recall the memories again.
Imagine the service and hymns sung behind the glass doors.
I missed them, the people, the memories, the songs, yet I don't have the courage to walk up to say "hi" when my sis and I went for the Christmas Concert on 23rd December.
The feeling was weird.
I used to be on stage.
I used to be a performer.
Now I'm on the audience bench.
It felt like an outcast.
But I enjoyed every moment of it, though my status was different.
Will I be back there again?
Maybe... maybe...
But I dare say, this is the Best Christmas Gift I've given to myself for the past decade.
Threw away all the excuses.
Threw away my pride.
Threw away my "what if(s)".
I made a choice that I didn't regret.
I went back to my 'memory chest'.... and I didn't regret...
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Christmas!
Have an Extra-Ordinary Christmas Everyone!!!
Now who says you can't make music with your 'bottom'?!
12 Farts of Christmas - Celebrity bloopers here
Now who says you can't make music with your 'bottom'?!
12 Farts of Christmas - Celebrity bloopers here
Monday, December 22, 2008
Oh Well...
Some jokes are rather meaningless, but when its told to the right audience, you do get the response you want.
Heard this from today's 'Johnny and the Sprites'...
"Why is 6 afraid of 7?"
"Because 7 ate 9!"
(7 - 8 - 9)
Allan didn't get it... Ooooo....I hope you got it the way I did in that split second.... Oooooo.... *fingers and toes crossed*, or this post would look really lousy! *pout*
Heard this from today's 'Johnny and the Sprites'...
"Why is 6 afraid of 7?"
"Because 7 ate 9!"
(7 - 8 - 9)
Allan didn't get it... Ooooo....I hope you got it the way I did in that split second.... Oooooo.... *fingers and toes crossed*, or this post would look really lousy! *pout*
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Christmas in Singapore
This is for Erin. My little inquisitive reader...*laugh* (Hey but it doesn't mean YOU can't read it!)I love questions, so keep them coming (I'm not sick of saying this yet)!!!
Every year, our tourist shopping belt : Orchard Road will be beautifully decorated. But so sorry, I can't show you the 'real beauty' cos' the videos I found on YouTube, errrmmm didn't meet my expectation, I can be quite a perfectionist at times. But here's the glimpse of it, if you are interested...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGVKtumGz8
This year's theme is "A Sweet Christmas in Singapore". If you want to find out the REASON behind this year's theme...go read here (I know how curious you can get) *laugh*
Christmas is more fun when I was younger, when I'm still attending church like it was my home. One month before Christmas Day, the church choir will be practicing a musical drama.
Since I was one of the 'singers', I'll be so busy the moment school holiday starts. The performance is usually on the eve and the day itself. There were much more presents to receive and buy back then, cos' there were so many 'brothers and sisters' in church.
Before I'm married, only my family exchanges presents. All my other friends in school don't do that with their family, because they believe that its a season for the Christians only.
Over time, things changed. Now even non-Christian families celebrate Christmas by exchanging presents and feasting on turkeys and log cakes.
Like my in-laws, they used to be strong believers that Christmas is STRICTLY for Christians only, but after seeing how happy their grandchildren were when they receive presents (other than on their birthdays), now they buy gifts for them on this occasion too. As for adults, do we exchange presents? Nah...
Parties big and small are everywhere on this multi-racial little island. You see people wearing Christmas hats, holding illumine sticks and wearing those battery-operated blink-blink pins on their shirts.
Because Singapore doesn't snow, so snow sprays are used to give it that extra 'touch'. Guess what? I used to sell them too! Its pretty profitable. *wink*
At the strike of 12 on Christmas Eve, the entire stretch of Orchard road become a crazy sight. Everyone's spraying from the cans as if they were free!!! That was the moment when my sale of snow sprays reach the PEAK! *laugh*
Other than the mess on human, cars and the streets, serious problems occurred as a result during such a commotion. hmmm.... I think I'll better not give any example here (may get myself into trouble), if you want to know, email me.
The insanity subsides at around 2am. Leaving the whole stretch of the tourist shopping belt wet and slippery, together with confetti and litters on the floor. Its really messy when the fun is over. At about 4am, the cleaning truck will be there to clear up the place and in less than 2 hours, the entire place will be back to how it was before!
Yup! That's how we spend Christmas over here on our little island we call Singapore... *smile*
Every year, our tourist shopping belt : Orchard Road will be beautifully decorated. But so sorry, I can't show you the 'real beauty' cos' the videos I found on YouTube, errrmmm didn't meet my expectation, I can be quite a perfectionist at times. But here's the glimpse of it, if you are interested...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGVKtumGz8
This year's theme is "A Sweet Christmas in Singapore". If you want to find out the REASON behind this year's theme...go read here (I know how curious you can get) *laugh*
Christmas is more fun when I was younger, when I'm still attending church like it was my home. One month before Christmas Day, the church choir will be practicing a musical drama.
Since I was one of the 'singers', I'll be so busy the moment school holiday starts. The performance is usually on the eve and the day itself. There were much more presents to receive and buy back then, cos' there were so many 'brothers and sisters' in church.
Before I'm married, only my family exchanges presents. All my other friends in school don't do that with their family, because they believe that its a season for the Christians only.
Over time, things changed. Now even non-Christian families celebrate Christmas by exchanging presents and feasting on turkeys and log cakes.
Like my in-laws, they used to be strong believers that Christmas is STRICTLY for Christians only, but after seeing how happy their grandchildren were when they receive presents (other than on their birthdays), now they buy gifts for them on this occasion too. As for adults, do we exchange presents? Nah...
Parties big and small are everywhere on this multi-racial little island. You see people wearing Christmas hats, holding illumine sticks and wearing those battery-operated blink-blink pins on their shirts.
Because Singapore doesn't snow, so snow sprays are used to give it that extra 'touch'. Guess what? I used to sell them too! Its pretty profitable. *wink*At the strike of 12 on Christmas Eve, the entire stretch of Orchard road become a crazy sight. Everyone's spraying from the cans as if they were free!!! That was the moment when my sale of snow sprays reach the PEAK! *laugh*
Other than the mess on human, cars and the streets, serious problems occurred as a result during such a commotion. hmmm.... I think I'll better not give any example here (may get myself into trouble), if you want to know, email me.
The insanity subsides at around 2am. Leaving the whole stretch of the tourist shopping belt wet and slippery, together with confetti and litters on the floor. Its really messy when the fun is over. At about 4am, the cleaning truck will be there to clear up the place and in less than 2 hours, the entire place will be back to how it was before!
Yup! That's how we spend Christmas over here on our little island we call Singapore... *smile*
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Dr Phil's Personality Test
*Giggle* hmmm.... how true is this, I don't know.... cos' it says 'Others see me as....' *laugh*If you have a Facebook Account, you can go to this link to take the quiz.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Google Picture Meme
Tina passed this pictorial Meme to me. Thank you girl for marking the very first tag on this blog! *muack* x100
"The rules are simple. Use Google Image to search the answers to the questions below. Then you must choose a picture in the first page of the results, and post it as your answer. After tag 7 people to do the same."
Hobby
Worst habit
Town i was born
Favourite Colour 
Favourite Food
Best thing to do 
Favourite place
"The rules are simple. Use Google Image to search the answers to the questions below. Then you must choose a picture in the first page of the results, and post it as your answer. After tag 7 people to do the same."
Current wish list (max 3)
Hobby
Worst habit
Best subject at school
Nickname
Town i was born
Favourite Colour
Favourite Food
Best thing to do
Favourite place
Place would like to visit
How old i will be next birthday
Tagging these 7 'fun' people:
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I'm Exhausted
Had toes-cramp several times today.
My knees hurt.
My back aches.
My calf feels so tight.
My thigh is feeling the tension too....
Its been a super long day, felt like a tourist .... visited so many places and did so many extra-ordinary things all in less than 8hours....
Its so tiring, yet I'm over the moon! I would say today is MY DAY....too many to list, but one thing for sure ~ I get to be on the Singapore Flyer (Finally)!!!! Pop over to my kid's blog to see all the pictures... This is JUST one of the 5 places we went! We are crazy!
*Ouch* my toes cramped again!
My knees hurt.
My back aches.
My calf feels so tight.
My thigh is feeling the tension too....
Its been a super long day, felt like a tourist .... visited so many places and did so many extra-ordinary things all in less than 8hours....
Its so tiring, yet I'm over the moon! I would say today is MY DAY....too many to list, but one thing for sure ~ I get to be on the Singapore Flyer (Finally)!!!! Pop over to my kid's blog to see all the pictures... This is JUST one of the 5 places we went! We are crazy!
*Ouch* my toes cramped again!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Books-Crazy!
A very Special Friend told me about the Carrefour Bazaar held at Plaza Singapura. There were lots of things going at really low price. But I'm there only for the books! I do not consider myself a bookworm but whenever it comes to self-improvement books, I can be 'out-of-control'.
I bought this for myself: "Speak without Fear"
For those of you who know about me being a Panelist at the Working Mothers Forum sometime back in October this year, would know how important this book is to me. For those of you who are not aware, go read this.
As for sharpening my parenting skills, I bought these:
By the way, I'm Allan's 'Reader'. Whenever he reads, he falls asleep, its a bad habit, no matter how exciting the book is. So whenever I see a book that can benefit him, especially for his work, I'll grab the book, read it, digest it and regurgitate in simpler form to him.
So for Allan, I bought:
The last book "Words That Work" is one which I've been searching for more than a year. I saw the book once at Popular Bookshop but gave it a miss, only few days later to regret it.
When I went back, the book was gone. Left my name and my number for them to contact me once there's supply again, but no one called. Whenever I visit the Bookshop, I'll double check again and again....but still no luck.
When I saw the book, I was over-whelmed with excitement, tears were in my eyes, SERIOUS! Not Exaggerating! Its like you've found a lost love! The feeling was extreme!
So, 7 books at S$10 each! What a bargain!
I've checked the original price of those books and my total damaged (if I had bought it in any bookshop) could have been US$106.75!!! Which is approximately S$160!!!
I saved S$90! Whoo-hoo!!! And the value of these books are priceless! I'm so in luck today! *laugh*
The searching process was extremely tedious, cos' all sorts of books were piled up like 'mountains'. You really need to 'dig in deep' to look for treasures and I'm so happy with my rewards!
Ok, I'm off now, I've got 7 books waiting for me....on top of another (half-read) book, which I bought for myself as a birthday gift, back in September....so total 8 books!!!!!*wink*
I bought this for myself: "Speak without Fear"
For those of you who know about me being a Panelist at the Working Mothers Forum sometime back in October this year, would know how important this book is to me. For those of you who are not aware, go read this.
As for sharpening my parenting skills, I bought these:
By the way, I'm Allan's 'Reader'. Whenever he reads, he falls asleep, its a bad habit, no matter how exciting the book is. So whenever I see a book that can benefit him, especially for his work, I'll grab the book, read it, digest it and regurgitate in simpler form to him.
So for Allan, I bought:
The last book "Words That Work" is one which I've been searching for more than a year. I saw the book once at Popular Bookshop but gave it a miss, only few days later to regret it.When I went back, the book was gone. Left my name and my number for them to contact me once there's supply again, but no one called. Whenever I visit the Bookshop, I'll double check again and again....but still no luck.
When I saw the book, I was over-whelmed with excitement, tears were in my eyes, SERIOUS! Not Exaggerating! Its like you've found a lost love! The feeling was extreme!
So, 7 books at S$10 each! What a bargain!
I've checked the original price of those books and my total damaged (if I had bought it in any bookshop) could have been US$106.75!!! Which is approximately S$160!!!
I saved S$90! Whoo-hoo!!! And the value of these books are priceless! I'm so in luck today! *laugh*
The searching process was extremely tedious, cos' all sorts of books were piled up like 'mountains'. You really need to 'dig in deep' to look for treasures and I'm so happy with my rewards!
Ok, I'm off now, I've got 7 books waiting for me....on top of another (half-read) book, which I bought for myself as a birthday gift, back in September....so total 8 books!!!!!*wink*
Monday, December 15, 2008
Lasik
Lasik Eye Surgery has always been my big dream ever since I knew that such a thing exist.
As we clear off more debts, I've decided to look at my wish list. A list of things that needs lots more money to fulfill and Lasik has always been on the top of the list over the years.
Now that the price have gone down by half over the last 4 -5 years. It has become much more (reasonably) affordable. I've started doing my 'research' on different clinics that perform the surgery since then and it was The Lasik Surgery Clinic which made me feel comfortable. The surgeons, the services, the price...blah blah blah...
So 4 years ago, I told myself that if ever I could afford to go for Lasik, LSC would be the place I want to go.
And so I went, earlier in October, when they had a free forum. It was held at their clinic and heard 2 doctors spoke ~ Dr Marc Tay and Dr Jon Goh. It was after the Q&A session that I became very confident of my choice. I like the confidence (NOT arrogance) of the doctors. Its so important that the patient feels at ease with the doctor, ain't that right?
Recently they had a promotion. Eye Screening Test ($1) and Eye Evaluation ($100) are given FREE to find out if you are a suitable candidate. Yes, its sad that even if you have tonnes of money, it doesn't mean that you are suitable for it.
So I went and brought my curious sis along. Both of us went through lots of tests, which gives results like: the imperfection of your eyes, the thickness of your cornea, the level of pressure your eyes can take (Oooo....this is the fun one!), the dilation of your pupil with special eye-drops (which eventually makes you feel a little disorientated), the degree of your eyes now ~ they need to know the 'perfect' degree so that after the surgery, that's the vision you will have....
On top of that we have counseling session cum a special one-to-one Q&A session with your preferred Surgeon; and for me, its definitely Dr Marc Tay. Questions like, should I opt for custom or wavefront, blade or bladeless were all answered effortlessly by the experienced man.
I was so happy that the results showed that I'm a Suitable Candidate!!!
So now I'm on my way to save up for it. S$2,188 is the cost of custom surgery for both eyes PLUS medication AND 3 post-surgery checkups (which may change according to the receptionist), which is 'good enough' for my 900+ Shortsightedness (each eye) and my 100+ Astigmatism (each eye).
The Evaluation results are only valid up to 6weeks and I'm pretty sure, I won't be able to raise that amount by then. So there is a high chance whereby I'll have to go through all those tests again, which I'm very willing to do....*smile*
Till the day I have the amount, wish Allan lots of luck won't ya? Cos' if he has more deals or BIGGER deals, the earlier I can go for my Lasik!!! *laugh*
As we clear off more debts, I've decided to look at my wish list. A list of things that needs lots more money to fulfill and Lasik has always been on the top of the list over the years.
Now that the price have gone down by half over the last 4 -5 years. It has become much more (reasonably) affordable. I've started doing my 'research' on different clinics that perform the surgery since then and it was The Lasik Surgery Clinic which made me feel comfortable. The surgeons, the services, the price...blah blah blah...
So 4 years ago, I told myself that if ever I could afford to go for Lasik, LSC would be the place I want to go.
And so I went, earlier in October, when they had a free forum. It was held at their clinic and heard 2 doctors spoke ~ Dr Marc Tay and Dr Jon Goh. It was after the Q&A session that I became very confident of my choice. I like the confidence (NOT arrogance) of the doctors. Its so important that the patient feels at ease with the doctor, ain't that right?
Recently they had a promotion. Eye Screening Test ($1) and Eye Evaluation ($100) are given FREE to find out if you are a suitable candidate. Yes, its sad that even if you have tonnes of money, it doesn't mean that you are suitable for it.
So I went and brought my curious sis along. Both of us went through lots of tests, which gives results like: the imperfection of your eyes, the thickness of your cornea, the level of pressure your eyes can take (Oooo....this is the fun one!), the dilation of your pupil with special eye-drops (which eventually makes you feel a little disorientated), the degree of your eyes now ~ they need to know the 'perfect' degree so that after the surgery, that's the vision you will have....
On top of that we have counseling session cum a special one-to-one Q&A session with your preferred Surgeon; and for me, its definitely Dr Marc Tay. Questions like, should I opt for custom or wavefront, blade or bladeless were all answered effortlessly by the experienced man.
I was so happy that the results showed that I'm a Suitable Candidate!!!
So now I'm on my way to save up for it. S$2,188 is the cost of custom surgery for both eyes PLUS medication AND 3 post-surgery checkups (which may change according to the receptionist), which is 'good enough' for my 900+ Shortsightedness (each eye) and my 100+ Astigmatism (each eye).
The Evaluation results are only valid up to 6weeks and I'm pretty sure, I won't be able to raise that amount by then. So there is a high chance whereby I'll have to go through all those tests again, which I'm very willing to do....*smile*
Till the day I have the amount, wish Allan lots of luck won't ya? Cos' if he has more deals or BIGGER deals, the earlier I can go for my Lasik!!! *laugh*
Sunday, December 14, 2008
I'm Alive!
Yes, I'm referring to THIS blog!
It's been idle for awhile and now I'm ready to bring it back to live. That's why you notice the change in the title, its like changing a person's name.
So look out, 'cos here comes a brand new blog that blogs about Anything Under the Sun! Very different from my other blog 'All About Your Child'.....*wink*
It's been idle for awhile and now I'm ready to bring it back to live. That's why you notice the change in the title, its like changing a person's name.
So look out, 'cos here comes a brand new blog that blogs about Anything Under the Sun! Very different from my other blog 'All About Your Child'.....*wink*
Monday, December 1, 2008
I have moved.....
Go on and click the link above....
At the same time, I will be posting the Top 5 Most Commented Posts for Each Month below this sticky announcement post.
So if you don't have the time to read all my posts, I'm giving you the cream of the crop. Mmmmm..... so do pop over here, at least once a month and savor the goodness... *wink*
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Cooked Foetus: A Delicacy?
Hey friends, you know I love all of you so much. I have said that so many times and I meant it. The last thing I want to do is make you nice people puke or lose appetite....but I just had to share this !@#$%^&%$# with you. I can't even find a word to describe this!
Ok here goes...My friend emailed this to me:-
A reporter was the writer of the email. It was written in Mandarin, so here's the summary of what I read.
There is a restaurant in GuangZhou, China, which served a tonic soup cooked with foetus!!! They call it "Pai Gu" ('Ribs' in Mandarin).
Normally, the foetus served on the table is usually 6 to 7 months old. It is cooked or rather brewed with many chinese tonics (which I'm not interested to state here cos' I don't know the English names for all those tonics) for 8 long hours.
The soup is believed to boost fertility. A 62 years old man was 'promoting' how incredible the effect of the soup was on his sexual life, that even at this old age, he was able to 'perform' daily!
The soup is 'most beneficial' when its boiled with fresh foetus. They had already been informed by a foreign couple working in China, who are blessed with 2 daughters, that if their 3rd child (in the tummy) is still a girl, after the ultra-scan had confirmed it, then they would sell it to the restaurant. They are hoping for a boy.....
The foetus in the photos (below) was from a village friend of the chef. The price paid for this foetus was not disclosed.
The midwife gets paid for this inhumane act too. The price varies with the age of the foetus. For a 5month old foetus, the midwife is given a few hundred RMB. For foetus carried to Full Term, an award of 2000RMB is given to the parents.
The soup is served for a price of 3500-4000 RMB in the restaurant. Use the Currency Converter to find out how much is that in your own currency. Choose 'Chinese Yuan'
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According to the chef, up to date, only female foetus is available. The guess of the reporter was, "Could it be due to the one-child policy in China, which resulted to this? Chinese being traditional would want to have a son to carry on their family's surname.....so girls are 'not welcomed'...."
The following photos are NOT recommended for the weak-hearted to see and definitely NOT for people who have just finished a sumptuous meal.
As I look at the photos. I was thinking: We are no longer in the 'cave-men' age, yet man-eating-man is still happening. I'm not talking about situation where a man is stranded on a mountain after a plane crash and had no choice but ate his fellow (dead) passengers bodies in order to survive. This is NOT about survivor. This is about inhumanity, isn't it?
Eating is one thing. The parents who sold their 'babies' away for that miserable $$$. Do their guilty conscience eat them alive by the minute, day by day?
The 2nd Last photo where the chef used the spoon to scoop up the head was too much for me to handle......My heart feels so heavy now.... Click here to see the photos...(you have been warned)
Ok here goes...My friend emailed this to me:-
A reporter was the writer of the email. It was written in Mandarin, so here's the summary of what I read.
There is a restaurant in GuangZhou, China, which served a tonic soup cooked with foetus!!! They call it "Pai Gu" ('Ribs' in Mandarin).
Normally, the foetus served on the table is usually 6 to 7 months old. It is cooked or rather brewed with many chinese tonics (which I'm not interested to state here cos' I don't know the English names for all those tonics) for 8 long hours.
The soup is believed to boost fertility. A 62 years old man was 'promoting' how incredible the effect of the soup was on his sexual life, that even at this old age, he was able to 'perform' daily!
The soup is 'most beneficial' when its boiled with fresh foetus. They had already been informed by a foreign couple working in China, who are blessed with 2 daughters, that if their 3rd child (in the tummy) is still a girl, after the ultra-scan had confirmed it, then they would sell it to the restaurant. They are hoping for a boy.....
The foetus in the photos (below) was from a village friend of the chef. The price paid for this foetus was not disclosed.
The midwife gets paid for this inhumane act too. The price varies with the age of the foetus. For a 5month old foetus, the midwife is given a few hundred RMB. For foetus carried to Full Term, an award of 2000RMB is given to the parents.
The soup is served for a price of 3500-4000 RMB in the restaurant. Use the Currency Converter to find out how much is that in your own currency. Choose 'Chinese Yuan'
Currency Converter
According to the chef, up to date, only female foetus is available. The guess of the reporter was, "Could it be due to the one-child policy in China, which resulted to this? Chinese being traditional would want to have a son to carry on their family's surname.....so girls are 'not welcomed'...."
Warning!
The following photos are NOT recommended for the weak-hearted to see and definitely NOT for people who have just finished a sumptuous meal.
As I look at the photos. I was thinking: We are no longer in the 'cave-men' age, yet man-eating-man is still happening. I'm not talking about situation where a man is stranded on a mountain after a plane crash and had no choice but ate his fellow (dead) passengers bodies in order to survive. This is NOT about survivor. This is about inhumanity, isn't it?
Eating is one thing. The parents who sold their 'babies' away for that miserable $$$. Do their guilty conscience eat them alive by the minute, day by day?
The 2nd Last photo where the chef used the spoon to scoop up the head was too much for me to handle......My heart feels so heavy now.... Click here to see the photos...(you have been warned)
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Part of the Game!
Here's good news to all football fanatics!
Carlsberg has launched a Web-TV channel about football and fan life! So all of you can completely indulge yourself here over your jug of beer. *wink*
Recently Carlsberg Brewery had also launched a football web-TV-channel partofthegame.tv.
They launched 5 channels showing all aspects about football from the classic football matches to life as a fan.
So, be sure not to miss the video clips about football funnies and rituals from the Football Magic channel.
With this amazing new channel, I know my hubby is gonna be stuck infront of his PC longer than he should. *Eyes Rolled*
So wait no longer, go www.partofthegame.tv
Saturday, November 1, 2008
I have moved.....
Hi everyone, for those that are still unaware, I have moved my site to http://allaboutyourchild.com/ since 2nd February 2008.
Go on click the above link to see more updates on the many children in my life.
At the same time, I will be posting the Top 5 Most Commented Post for Each Month below this sticky announcement post.
So if you don't have the time to read all my posts, I'm giving you the cream of the crop. Mmmmm.....
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Top 7 Most Commented Posts for September 2008
What a Sunday (23)
Happy Birthday to Me (23)
Dengue Fever (19)
I Need $ to be a Better Parent (18)
Mid Autumn Festival (18)
Thank You! (18)
First Telematch (18)
This month there are 4 posts with 18 comments each, so this month there are 7 instead of 5 most commented posts....
Happy Birthday to Me (23)
Dengue Fever (19)
I Need $ to be a Better Parent (18)
Mid Autumn Festival (18)
Thank You! (18)
First Telematch (18)
This month there are 4 posts with 18 comments each, so this month there are 7 instead of 5 most commented posts....
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Top 5 Most Commented Post for July’08
My Worst Day As A Mommy(23)
Pizza Boy(22)
Their Very First Bicycles(22)
My Funny Boy(18)
Child Abuse?(18)
Creative or Defiant(18)
*there are 6 posts for this month because there were 3 posts with the same number (18) of comments*
Pizza Boy(22)
Their Very First Bicycles(22)
My Funny Boy(18)
Child Abuse?(18)
Creative or Defiant(18)
*there are 6 posts for this month because there were 3 posts with the same number (18) of comments*
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Finally it's resolved!
Hi girls,
my http://allaboutyourchild.com is back in "service"!!! Yeah! So hop over there please (as usual), thank you all for remembering me, though I was unreachable. *wink*
see you over there....
my http://allaboutyourchild.com is back in "service"!!! Yeah! So hop over there please (as usual), thank you all for remembering me, though I was unreachable. *wink*
see you over there....
Friday, July 11, 2008
Can I have some good news please?
Today is the 5th day in hospital and truly the longest hospital stay FIL ever had.
New Bad News come everyday. Today's bad news:-
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my http://allaboutyourchild.com is STILL NOT ACCESSIBLE. I've contacted my hosting company and they are still looking into the problem.....*urgghhh*
New Bad News come everyday. Today's bad news:-
- the platelets are still not growing even after putting a whole bag of new platelets into his weak body.
- his red blood cells are decreasing. And the doctors have no idea why? how professional is that?
- my FIL saw a spirit who plucked out his head in front of him and shake it left and right vigorously right before his very eyes. My FIL have been speaking 'nonsensical' things as days goes by. He couldn't differentiate day and night, he believed that my MIL and I went alone to the hospital this afternoon, which we didn't.
- I guess one of the worst thing is the moment the doctors try to take out the oxygen assistance, he starts to pant very badly.....
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my http://allaboutyourchild.com is STILL NOT ACCESSIBLE. I've contacted my hosting company and they are still looking into the problem.....*urgghhh*
Thursday, July 10, 2008
What a lousy excuse!
There are blessings that come in manifold and there are disaster that come in pairs too. My http://allaboutyourchild.com hasn't been working since yesterday morning. I have no idea why. So I guess, I'll blog here, where everything first started off...., till my 'real' site's problem is resolved.
With so much to run about, I guess I'll leave my 'real' site alone for awhile, maybe it'll recover on its own....*keeping my fingers-crossed*
I over-slept this morning. Keatkeat was supposed to be in school by 8am, but that was the time I woke up. He usually needs about 30-45mins to get ready, laze around, whine a little, brush his teeth, wear his shirt, wear his shoes....in sllllloooowwwww motion.
Even when I was awake, I couldn't get my tired body out of bed. With the travelling to and fro from the hospital, staying there to look after my FIL did tire my aging body. Sorry Keatkeat!
My FIL had an operation yesterday. The doctor inserted a tube to enlarge his shrunk gall. The tube will be remove only 4-6weeks later together with the couple of stones found in his gall as well.
Because my FIL's platelets count is still not increasing and worse, it's not reacting to the antibiotics (which is supposed to help increase the growth of it), so the doctor doesn't want to do a 'long' surgery in fear of pro-fused bleeding.
He can only consume fluid now and constantly vomiting phlegm so it's really quite a heart-breaking sight. He is bed bound till his platelets starts to reproduce by itself to the 'safe-level' and provided his 'yellow-ness' disappears....
Thank you everyone for your concern and prayers. Thank you, thank you!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
I have moved....
Hi everyone, for those that are still unaware, I have moved my site to http://allaboutyourchild.com/ since 2nd February 2008.
Go on click the above link to see more updates on the many children in my life.
At the same time, I will be posting the Top 5 Most Commented Post for Each Month below this sticky announcement post.
So if you don't have the time to read all my posts, I'm giving you the cream of the crop. Mmmmm.....
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
What would you have done?
You are out with 2 kids below 4 and 5 years old.
They are fully potty trained.
The 3 of you went into an eatting place where there are not toliet facilities.
The nearest toliet is about 20 metres away.
For precaution sake, you brought them to the toliet first before going for the food.
After eating for less than 5 minutes, one of the kid tells you that he needs to pee again.....What would you have done?
They are fully potty trained.
The 3 of you went into an eatting place where there are not toliet facilities.
The nearest toliet is about 20 metres away.
For precaution sake, you brought them to the toliet first before going for the food.
After eating for less than 5 minutes, one of the kid tells you that he needs to pee again.....What would you have done?
Monday, January 21, 2008
My biggest embarassment as a parent
Today I felt like putting my pride down and share a big blunder I made 4 years ago as a parent.
Right after my confinement month, I left my mother-in-law's house and brought Keatkeat back home.
As first time parents, we were at cloud nine but this excitement was soon replaced by anxiety and fear because Keatkeat started to cry uncontrollably almost every night. We noticed that he will start to cry at around 6pm till wee hours in the morning with occasional mini-nap in between..... Read more here
Right after my confinement month, I left my mother-in-law's house and brought Keatkeat back home.
As first time parents, we were at cloud nine but this excitement was soon replaced by anxiety and fear because Keatkeat started to cry uncontrollably almost every night. We noticed that he will start to cry at around 6pm till wee hours in the morning with occasional mini-nap in between..... Read more here
Sunday, January 20, 2008
I hate to see my baby cry!
Tonight, I need to setup my stall at the bazaar. So I had to beg ask my mother-in-law to take care of them for a few hours while I do my setup in peace.
In the past, I sell my handmade accessories as a job. Now I am selling them as a duty. I need to clear them fast because I do not like to go through the moment where my kids show me the mummy-can-you-don't-go-work kind of look whenever I drop them off at my mother-in-law house. I hate to see that look. I can feel how my kids feel, its the same kind of feeling as when my auntie told me that I had to stay with my parents for good (read my story).
In the past, it was a daily routine that they had to be deposited at my in-law's house. They still gave me that kind of look then, but because they were so used to it, they hardly cry....Read more here
In the past, I sell my handmade accessories as a job. Now I am selling them as a duty. I need to clear them fast because I do not like to go through the moment where my kids show me the mummy-can-you-don't-go-work kind of look whenever I drop them off at my mother-in-law house. I hate to see that look. I can feel how my kids feel, its the same kind of feeling as when my auntie told me that I had to stay with my parents for good (read my story).
In the past, it was a daily routine that they had to be deposited at my in-law's house. They still gave me that kind of look then, but because they were so used to it, they hardly cry....Read more here
Saturday, January 19, 2008
In memory of Honghong
I was watching a circus performance on TV and I can’t help but think of Honghong. She passed away at the age of 6 at home.
Her parents brought their 4 children to watch a real-life circus performance, 2 days after the fun-filled day, the accident happened. Read more....
Her parents brought their 4 children to watch a real-life circus performance, 2 days after the fun-filled day, the accident happened. Read more....
Friday, January 18, 2008
Welcome to my Blog on ChildrenUnderstanding your Child Eliminates Frustrations in ParentingHome
Finally Binbin, 2, knows how to rinse his mouth. He used to drink the water instead of spitting it out. I’m observing for another week or two. If he is really good at rinsing his mouth, then I can introduce brushing with toothpaste.
I feel a great sense of achievement, not for myself, but for the kids, whenever they progress on to taking care of themselves. One day, I know I will not hear: read more.....
I feel a great sense of achievement, not for myself, but for the kids, whenever they progress on to taking care of themselves. One day, I know I will not hear: read more.....
Thursday, January 17, 2008
An undecisive 2-year-old
My friend was complaining to me that her 2-year-old son was driving her nuts! She said,” there was this time, I asked him if he wanted the fishball, he said ‘no’. So she took it away and gave him a hotdog, then he shouted ‘fishball’. When she passed him the fishball, he called for hotdog. So frustrating. Then when I pass him the hotdog again, he wanted the fishball!”
It seems that the child can’t make up his mind. But that’s not true, find out why here....
It seems that the child can’t make up his mind. But that’s not true, find out why here....
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Perfection in Children
I noticed that there is a great change in parents' attitude towards their child when their child starts schooling.I have seen so many parents from a playmate to the child changed into a disciplinary master. Rather, even before they put on their school uniform for the first time, the child has probably noticed a big change in their parents' behaviour.
Its no longer,"yes, child, what do you want? what would you like? would you like to do this or that?"
It has become,"child, sit here.... do this.... do that..... hold the pencil the right way..... why are you eating with your left hand....sit up right....why is your line crooked...draw a straight line....don't colour outside the picture....and the complain list goes on...." And these complaints were voiced out either at the top of the parents' voice or in a scolding manner. Do you really need to raise your voice?
Every-time I see such a scene, one big question (to the parents) always comes to my mind :'Were you that perfect when you were at that age?'
Children learn as they grow, their skills improve as time passes, practice makes perfect, right? So what's the hurry? Why do these parents expect their child to do the perfect stroke the very first time they write their first number or first alphabet? Or expect the child to get a score of 95/100 for every examination paper. To me, its ridiculous.
Read complete article here....
Monday, January 14, 2008
7 Ways of Potty Training
Having problem with Potty Training? I have a list here that may come in useful. The first 2 ways on the list was my method of potty training my boys. The rest were from my friends. Some are really innovative!
Read the 7 ways of Potty Training here...
Read the 7 ways of Potty Training here...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
When to teach a Child body parts?
That was what my friend asked me today. She came over for a visit and saw that my kids powdered their elbow too after a bath, she was puzzled. She has never seen kids powdered their elbows before...
I told her its because as I powdered them I would naturally name the body parts . Now they are so used to the routine, powder neck 1st, then armpit, shoulder, chest, tummy, private, knee, ankle, backside and back.My boys were able to identify their body parts around 1 year old.
I actually started this when....read more
I told her its because as I powdered them I would naturally name the body parts . Now they are so used to the routine, powder neck 1st, then armpit, shoulder, chest, tummy, private, knee, ankle, backside and back.My boys were able to identify their body parts around 1 year old.
I actually started this when....read more
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Happy Birthday Hadi!
Today, we celebrated Hadi, my nephew's 1st birthday. It was a big party with 35 guests, including us. Isn't he cute?! See more photos
Friday, January 11, 2008
Anti-Dad
"I don't want you."
"I don't like you."
"I want mummy to make milkmilk for me."
"I want mummy to bathe me."
"I want to go with mummy."......and the list goes on.
Its hurtful to whoever that receives these messages. If mummy is a home-maker, then the receiver is probably the daddy.
'does the child mean it when he says all these?' Find out here
"I don't like you."
"I want mummy to make milkmilk for me."
"I want mummy to bathe me."
"I want to go with mummy."......and the list goes on.
Its hurtful to whoever that receives these messages. If mummy is a home-maker, then the receiver is probably the daddy.
'does the child mean it when he says all these?' Find out here
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Bath Time
Did you ever notice that whenever you shower your kids, they yawn?
I love to see that expression. They fell so relaxed and simply enjoyed the water running down their hair…
My boys loves to create BIG BUBBLES from their belly during bath time. This is how they do it.
I love to see that expression. They fell so relaxed and simply enjoyed the water running down their hair…
My boys loves to create BIG BUBBLES from their belly during bath time. This is how they do it.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
My Child's imaginary friend
It all began when Keatkeat started to sing songs that I have never heard before. It puzzled me. I asked:"Did you learn that song in school?" "No." a quick reply and continued singing.
I watched almost every cartoon with him and I don't remember hearing those songs, but in case my forgetful mind has been playing tricks on me, I asked again:"Did you learn that from the cartoons on TV?" "Nope" shaking his head.
"Then who taught you these songs?" I was getting a bit impatient.
"Sky teach me"
"Huh? Who is Sky?" Find out who is 'Sky' here
I watched almost every cartoon with him and I don't remember hearing those songs, but in case my forgetful mind has been playing tricks on me, I asked again:"Did you learn that from the cartoons on TV?" "Nope" shaking his head.
"Then who taught you these songs?" I was getting a bit impatient.
"Sky teach me"
"Huh? Who is Sky?" Find out who is 'Sky' here
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Shy about Breastfeeding in Public?
I have never tried breastfeeding in public. I was just too concern over how passerby would look at me. My attitude was wrong. That does not mean that I stayed at home for the entire 6 months when I was totally breastfeeding Binbin.
I will go to places where there are nursing rooms. In fact, nowadays I realise that such nursing rooms are more easily accessible now than in the past and I believe the trend will continue to increase as more mummies choose to breastfeed now.
Watch this video, it changed my way of looking at breastfeeding in public. If I have my third child, I will give it a try. Yup, practise at home first, before trying it in public. When you have gained your confidence in breastfeeding, your movement becomes natural.
Have you tried breastfeeding in public before?
I will go to places where there are nursing rooms. In fact, nowadays I realise that such nursing rooms are more easily accessible now than in the past and I believe the trend will continue to increase as more mummies choose to breastfeed now.
Watch this video, it changed my way of looking at breastfeeding in public. If I have my third child, I will give it a try. Yup, practise at home first, before trying it in public. When you have gained your confidence in breastfeeding, your movement becomes natural.
Have you tried breastfeeding in public before?
Monday, January 7, 2008
Breastmilk Jaundice
Have you heard of breastmilk jaundice? Sounds unfamiliar, I was 'lucky' to have such an experience.
As you know I fully breastfed my second boy fully for 6 months. On the first week, his jaundice level was quite high, the polyclinic doctor was ready to send him for Phototherapy but was held back because the level drop down to below 'dangerous' level.
Binbin's jaundice level just went up and down like a yo-yo, that is when the doctor conclude that it was Breastmilk Jaundice.
No one knows what the cause of breastmilk jaundice is.....Read more here
As you know I fully breastfed my second boy fully for 6 months. On the first week, his jaundice level was quite high, the polyclinic doctor was ready to send him for Phototherapy but was held back because the level drop down to below 'dangerous' level.
Binbin's jaundice level just went up and down like a yo-yo, that is when the doctor conclude that it was Breastmilk Jaundice.
No one knows what the cause of breastmilk jaundice is.....Read more here
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Breastfeeding with confidence tip 6-Position
Always choose a Position that YOU ARE MOST COMFORTABLE with.
The Cradle Hold
This classic breastfeeding position requires you to cradle your baby's head with the crook of your arm. Sit in a chair that has supportive armrests or on a bed with lots of pillows.
Rest your feet on a stool, coffee table, or other raised surface to avoid leaning down toward your baby. Hold her in your lap (or on a pillow on your lap) so that she's lying on her side with her face, stomach, and knees directly facing you. Tuck her lower arm under your own......More positions here
The Cradle HoldThis classic breastfeeding position requires you to cradle your baby's head with the crook of your arm. Sit in a chair that has supportive armrests or on a bed with lots of pillows.
Rest your feet on a stool, coffee table, or other raised surface to avoid leaning down toward your baby. Hold her in your lap (or on a pillow on your lap) so that she's lying on her side with her face, stomach, and knees directly facing you. Tuck her lower arm under your own......More positions here
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Breastfeeding with Confidence tip 5-Rest
Mummy must have enough rest. I understand that there are bound to be alot of visitors for happy occasions like these, especially if this is your first baby. However, it would be better to limit visitors to allow more nursing opportunities.
Mothers and babies should learn how to sleep in the same rhythm. Thus, when the baby starts waking for a feed, the mother will also start to wake up naturally. The baby would normally shows signs before he starts crying that he is ready to feed......Read more here
Mothers and babies should learn how to sleep in the same rhythm. Thus, when the baby starts waking for a feed, the mother will also start to wake up naturally. The baby would normally shows signs before he starts crying that he is ready to feed......Read more here
Friday, January 4, 2008
What a Cut!
For the experienced mummies, you know how short the lifespan of toys are, especially when their fate is in the hands of a 2-year-old.Their Christmas presents, as expected, were mainly remote control cars. Allan and I were already expecting the outcome of the fate of these cars, errrmm...not so much of the cars but the controls' antenna.
Binbin loves to pull them out to the maximum and then push them back. I guess he enjoys playing with it more that getting the cars to work by pushing the buttons on the control.
Extending the antenna is easy. The difficult part is when Binbin tries to push it back down. You know, my 2-year-old is a 'muscle-kid', he is even stronger than his 4-year-old brother.
Whenever he tries too hard to push the antenna back, it BREAKS INTO 2! He will run to us with the panic look,"Mummy, spoil already. How?" Then we would just unscrew the antenna out and he will have to control the car from a near distance.
This time, it was the same, the only difference was we found blood on one of the broken end of the antenna. We searched for the source of the blood stain all over Binbin's body, by the way my little one was still giggling, thinking that we were tickling him.
Then we saw the blood stain on his shirt, tilted his head up and saw the 4cm cut at the bottom of his left cheek. ..... See photo here
Binbin loves to pull them out to the maximum and then push them back. I guess he enjoys playing with it more that getting the cars to work by pushing the buttons on the control.
Extending the antenna is easy. The difficult part is when Binbin tries to push it back down. You know, my 2-year-old is a 'muscle-kid', he is even stronger than his 4-year-old brother.
Whenever he tries too hard to push the antenna back, it BREAKS INTO 2! He will run to us with the panic look,"Mummy, spoil already. How?" Then we would just unscrew the antenna out and he will have to control the car from a near distance.
This time, it was the same, the only difference was we found blood on one of the broken end of the antenna. We searched for the source of the blood stain all over Binbin's body, by the way my little one was still giggling, thinking that we were tickling him.
Then we saw the blood stain on his shirt, tilted his head up and saw the 4cm cut at the bottom of his left cheek. ..... See photo here
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Back to School
Keatkeat ended his nursery class. In this new year, my big boy is in Kindergarten 1. According to the teacher, there will be some big changes. They are required to learn to read 4 selected books all by themselves by the end of May!
How times have changed?! I remember I was almost 7 years old before I could do that! Kids are learning so much more, even for Keatkeat’s age of 4, as compared to our times.
The teacher continues to scare the kids by saying this....
How times have changed?! I remember I was almost 7 years old before I could do that! Kids are learning so much more, even for Keatkeat’s age of 4, as compared to our times.
The teacher continues to scare the kids by saying this....
Happy New Year
2007 has not been really good, be it from the fengshui point of view or personal experiences...
May 2008 be a year full of wealth, health, happiness and successes big or small, I WANT THEM ALL! do I sound too desperate? Yes I am desperate! Its the new year so I shouldn't rake up the past and all the soapy stuff.
My kids' wishes for the New Year:-
May 2008 be a year full of wealth, health, happiness and successes big or small, I WANT THEM ALL! do I sound too desperate? Yes I am desperate! Its the new year so I shouldn't rake up the past and all the soapy stuff.
My kids' wishes for the New Year:-
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