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Happy Valentine's Day with Tian&Xin

2012-02-14T23:41:00.001+08:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all my friends!

Zhenyu on shift from 2pm to 10pm today. We brought Paris to TMC this morning for review. Another costly bill, even though no test given today. After which, send him to the airport for his duty then head home. I was very tired today, because slept really late last night (burning oil for my assignments), and woke up at 7am. Almost dozed off while driving from changi all the way back to Jurong. Coaxed Xin to nap and i fall asleep too. Jumped up at 430, took a quick bath then picked tian up from school.

My mum cooked nice bee hoon soup, all of us ate one big bowl. After which, i prepared tian and we set off for his Keyboard lesson at 8pm. He really likes it alot, especially when teacher asked them to come out to perform. I hope through all these can build up his confident to speak. After the lesson, we went to the library, read him two storybooks, then we left to Pioneer Mall. He said he wanted to eat rice and soup.

That's how i spend my Valentines day with my precious children. hee....hee... No need expensive dinner, no need big bouquet of sunflower. And seriously, i don't have the heart to leave the children at home and went out dating with Zhenyu. Unless they are schooling, then fine.

没对象的活得精彩、自在、快乐
有对象的开花结果
有结果的恩恩爱爱到永远
情人节快乐！

Sunday, Tays Quality Time ",)

2012-02-12T21:12:00.002+08:00

Woke up by the LiL Ps at 7am this morning. Hubby was awake very early too, (i guess he set alarm clock, as maid will be leaving the house at 830am) Even though Paris and maid were always together. But they were never close. Paris waved goodbye to her when she saw Clarence's outfit. My gem knew maid is going out:)

If my children sticks to maid or my mum more than they want me, i would felt I'm a failure. Of course i need a helper to ease my burden, so whenever Paris is grouchy, maid is able to handle. I learnt to let go, if not will end up like Princeton, whereby only i can pacify him.

Hubby don't involved much in handling the children. Bcoz he is busy at work, plus his recent schedule becoming a shift work (due to Spore Aircraft show). But at least weekends, or whenever he off, he only spend his time with us and nothing else. Yes, he is very blurred, and very forgetful. If you see how he changed clothes for Paris, you might laugh your jaws out. The new dress my sis bought for the Lil Ps, Zhenyu wore the cardigan inside, and the whole dress he thought was bottom dress.

Don't get misunderstood... i only nag for fun. I knew i got the world best husband, and i am trying to do my best to be a good wife as well as a responsible mother.

We prepared the children and brought them to Vivo city for dim sum. Crystal Jade needs to wait half an hour, which i will never want to wait. hee.... To me, i don't like to wait or q up or good food. Unless with friends, i will compromise. If not, i don't feel the need to wait, there are one hundred and one other restaurants. So we went to The Bosses instead.

This is our third time there. But first time for the dim sum! Zhenyu like it, and say it's better than Crystal Jade. We got another choice for morning breakfast next time. Tian&Xin both likes the Pork Congee alot. They both can finished one whole bowl. After eating, we head to Singkids (again) Been one month since we last brought them to an indoor playground, hee... The weather was scorching hot today, and last few weeks! So there's no chance to bring them for outside sports. Waiting for a cloudy day to bring them out for a swim.

Left around 4pm, i wanted to have Bak Ku Teh for dinner. Therefore hubby drove to Alexandra food market, we dabao home. He needed to rush to Changi Airport at 6.30 for his duty. It will last till the next morning 8am. He was sorry that 14th Vday will be gone, bcoz he is on duty for the whole day. I assured him, it's ok. To me, Vday really means nothing. It's just another marketing strategy for businesses to make more money. Yes, hubby always send me Sun flower during dating times. And sun flower is the most expensive type, instead of roses. But now, i really don't see the need for all these extravagant spending. I only want him to love my children as much as he dote me. That's all i asked for. He said he never can do that. Dot dot.... I don't need big diamonds, big golds, just give me more money for my children. haha.

The happiest thing is to see Tian&Xin having good appetite. To see they eat alot and be healthy. Both just had a big bowl of rice with brewed soup. Now they are having animal biscuits with fruit juices. The other day, Xiaolin was asking me to take note of Tian's weight, make sure he don't get overweight. HAHA!!! Tian is 105cm and weigh 20kg. Amazingly he is of ideal weight! For his height, 32 kg then considered overweight. I am confident, as long he don't get obsess with tidbits and junk food, he will not become an obese child.

I had seen many children having problem with meals. They dislike rice and porridge, hate noodles and cereals. Only like biscuits, ice cream,chocolates and deep fried stuffs. These either makes them fat and unhealthy, or makes them under nutritious, becoming thin and underweight. Children will see us as a motivator. Whatever we eat, encourage them to try as well. I'm thankful Tian loves soup as much as his dad. And Paris like vegetables just like me.

To me, as long they finished their decent meal, whatever tidbits they eat is fine. But definitely no tidbits before main meal.

Continue putting weight my LiL Ps!

When we on the way home, both KO in the car, carried them back still deep asleep lol. Exhausted ^^

Dinner @ Han's Chevrons

2012-02-12T01:03:00.002+08:00

Jasline, my secondary school buddy called me yesterday. She wanted to meet us for dinner today. I agreed, and tried asking May and Xiaolin along too. But they couldn't make it.

We had dinner at Han's. Order quite alot of food:) Glad that the LiL Ps enjoyed the companion of Jas &Mic. They like to play with children alot. Paris is getting more sociable to her surrounding people. No longer behave like a mountain turtle, whereby she was scared and started crying whenever people get near her. Paris especially love babies as well as toddlers. She would touch their faces and hands to be friends. Jasline asked me, are you very happy all the passerby praised you got two lovely children? I replied her, saying yes i am happy, and i appreciated God's gift.

We went to the mini library after dinner, and the place was rather crowded with older children. Princeton was very impatient when people took away his toys, and got agitated when 3 girls gang up against him. I don't blame other children at all, even though they appeared to be much more older, i can't expect they give in to Princeton. Princeton just got to learn to be more patient, and choose to play other toys.

Children fighting is really very common. Just let them be, and i would only step in when Princeton beat others physically, or vice visa. If everything we need to get involved, i doubt they can solve nuts in the future. I detest parents who always think their child is God, King, Emperor. Only your child can scream, can play loudly, can shout happily. The rest cannot? Only dumb and mute children don't do that. Children bound to be noisy, bound to play wildly. As long they don't go violent, everything is fine. So let's open out our heart, accept all children, like they are ours.

Jasline said, next time when she got her own child, she wanted to bring them everywhere like me. I was delighted that she started with a positive mindset. Do hope to hear her good news soon:)

Tomorrow is Sunday, Family Day! Hubby is going to bring us out for dim sum and shopping. Gave maid off day tmr as well, anyway we won't be at home. Happy weekend everyone!

A visit to TMC

2012-02-07T17:15:00.000+08:00

Thank God Princeton boy was all well yesterday. He recovered faster than i thought, no cough at all this morning. His appetite was back to his top form, and was back to his milk intake this morning. Got to make sure he had his daily dose of fish oil and his Vit C...

Unfortunately, Tian spread the virus to his lil sister:( Xin started to have some symptoms of running nose, coughing on and off. This morning after sending Tian to childcare centre, i quickly go buy breakfast for mum and maid. Then to the market to buy vege for tonight's dinner. Then quickly hurried home. As mum saw me carrying Paris and went out without maid, she said she wanted to tag along. I told her it's OK, i can handle Paris, you go visit grandma later. She insisted to follow... I usually dislike bringing maid outside, because of many reasons. (Need to settle her lunch, need to take note her whereabouts, etc) Very troublesome. Felt more carefree when I'm alone with Paris. Moreover she had tonnes of housework undone. I rather come home to see the house neat and tidy.

When Princeton fall sick, I'm not that worried, because he will be ok after seeing General Practitioner. The medication GP gave is effective for Princeton as well. But when Paris is sick.... no need to think... straight away i got to bring her to TMC to see her Paediatric -Dr Ang Ai Tin. Paris only gets well when she had the medication from TMC. No where else.... so gonna spend a bomb today. I do not wish to wait until she cough with phglem that is so serious that she needs to be nebulise again. Nope. This will never happen again. (Last september is the last time!) So this time, i will not treat it any lightly, i rather to be paranoid abit. Just go TMC to see Dr Ang.

Well, people who like Dr Ang, really like her style alot. People who don't like, detest her. I like her thoroughness, and her clear definition. She don't asked me what happened to Paris. She examined her lungs, her throat and took a blood test and a flu test. Then she gave me a conclusion and good explanation. Unlike GP, they asked you what happened, and just prescribe those general medication. Total cost today is $224, excluding my carpark $12, my teabreak delifrance $15, and Paris favourite organic biscuits $28.

If Paris can recovered asap, only took one day like her brother, few hundreds bucks also worth it. What's the point of keeping all the $$ in the bank, then let our child suffered. Very silly... If GP medicines works for Paris, of course I'll be more willing to save the money. But if a child is sick for more than 3days after all the colorful syrups, then we should bring them to PD instead.

Flu test result is negative. Not influenza A nor B, just common flu. But blood test results show bacteria infection, which means infected by somebody at home. Dr Ang then asked is someone sick at home. Yup.... the brother is the culprit.

Please grant my daughter with speedy recovery. We wanted to bring them out to the Bird Park this weekend!!

My Darling babies

2012-02-05T14:49:00.006+08:00

My Princeton boy having a bad cough today. It started since Friday, abit of slight cough, and it got worsened yesterday. It was my fault as i brought him to MacDonald's for big breakfast. The eggs must had aggravated his cough:( He had vomited thrice since morning. Brought him to the doctor yesterday after his phonics. Princeton boy is my darling bb, who is sensible enough to sit down and eat his medicine. (Though my heart really breaks, to see him being so uncomfortable)

Princeton don't really feel extremely dizzy after medication. He is still as energetic and lively. He got to avoid all diary products for 3 days, if not, diarrhea will be next. Certain foods will cause the stomach to become more irritated and should be avoided. He just got to avoid food containing dairy products, i.e. milk, yoghurt, eggs etc. Dairy products feed the flu bug residing in your stomach. Fortunately Princeton understood these theories, and he asked for Honey drink and glucose water instead. (Don't forget he is a milk addict, and he deserved a big praise for that) Some things we as parents just need to be firm. Every children are different, every children are difficult. There are no children who cannot learn. There are only parents who cannot teach. 天下没有教不会的孩子，只有不会教的父母。That's why certain times, i got very frustrated with myself when Princeton misbehaved. He got very mischievous and spoilt when there are friends and relatives around. Bcoz he knew i will not disgrace him in public.

He got the virus from the school. (More than half of his classmates were having flu and coughing) But I don't blame the children, bcoz passing virus to one another is really very common, and it's a transition period. To me, they just gonna go through and get immuned by the process. What i can do is to make sure Princeton is fit and healthy to fight off the infection asap.

I am not as lucky to have the Lil Ps separated. Of course i tried my best to keep them further apart, and no sharing of food... Neither do i have the heart to bring Paris out shopping and leave Princeton at home to rest. My boy is feeling uncomfortable, and he needs me. I would feel the same if Paris was the one. No double standard.

Princeton boy still behaves briskly alert, the color of his face is still good. I pray that he could regain fully recovery soon. My mood went very temperamental these few days. PMS bah.... haha.. Assignments, mum kept nagging about maid, hubby kept forgetting things, Tian's cough, household budgets, my retarded PC, my weight!

Well, the sky can't rain forever, let's hope for a great day tomorrow! ^^

Speedy recovery to my friends

2012-01-31T23:46:00.000+08:00

Many of my close friends had fallen sick these few days... and many children were down with fever,cough and flu:( As parents, we felt really heartache to see children sick. I pray for their speedy recovery soon. Half of Princeton's classmates were down with cough and running nose. I was hoping Princeton's immune system can be stronger than the virus.

Today is Tuesday, and Princeton attended his keyboard lesson this evening at 8pm. Glad to see he show interest in it, and could follow the tapping of the rhythm. I don't expect him to be able to play a song one day, just hoping through music appreciation could improve his memory as well as his attention span.

Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education. Recently read about a research that has found out that music uses both sides of the brain, a fact that makes it valuable in all areas of development. Music affects the growth of a child’s brain academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Brought Tian to the library after his keyboard lesson. He enjoyed going to the library and listening to my story telling:) I read to him at home too, but the library had more varieties of books, and certainly could attract him more.

My Princess is getting more and more sensible:) After bathing, she would take her clothes to the kitchen and dropped it in laundry basket. She keeps her toys after playing too ",) She is learning to feed herself now, as we guide her along. She can't really speak up now, but whenever i told her NO, she understood. When i said Put it back, she do as i say too.

I guess she is ready for school soon:)

CNY 6&7th Day

2012-01-30T01:26:00.003+08:00

Yesterday, we had a TABLE gathering at my place, together with sis and xiaolin's family. 6 families altogether! 12 adults and 8 children:)

It was a saturday, and Princeton as usual need to attend his phonics at 11am. Hubby drove us there, and i brought Tian to mac for breakfast. Hubby quickly went Jurong Point to buy all the food and drinks for the gathering. He bought two family feast from KFC 2 large pan pizzas, and 7 boxes of fried rice. Initially we wanted to cater buffet, but it was CNY period, all catering required minimum 30 paxs.

It was an happy and fun occasion, as we could get together during cny. Esp happy with our kids around. It's heart warming to see they could play and get along with one another since young. Paris was in a good mood to see so many people:) Glad she wasn't so afraid of strangers as before... Princeton as usual, overexcited to see his favourite Aunty Jas and the rest. Haha..... Though our place is not very big, but still able to accommodate all of us in the living room.

The first family to reach was Jasline and Mic. We fetched Princeton in time at 1230, then quickly rushed home.. haha. Luckily managed to reach before them... The rest came shortly after one pm plus... Jas and mic were the last one to leave as well. We chat till 6! Princeton and Paris fall asleep while we were chatting.

Today, Peter, Peggy and Andy came over our place for cny visit too! My computer was down again, and Peter offered to come over to see if he could help to rectify. Peter was Zhenyu long time friend from sec school days. Andy and Peter were Zhenyu's brothers too during our wedding! They like LiL Ps alot, and played with them for 2 hours... thanks so much for entertaining the kids:) Princeton got upset when Andy left... LOL. Princeton asked me, when are they coming again. This boy only know how to play...

Felt very blessed to have friends coming over our place. Their presence brought joy and happiness to our atmosphere. I do hope Dragon Year can even be a more prosperous year to my family and hope we can stay in good health, peace and harmony:)

Fanatic by Drama Series ~ 步步惊心

2012-01-27T04:12:00.005+08:00

Hasn't been blogging for a week... Partly bcoz of CNY and watching this popular drama ~ Startling by Each Step, a Chinese television series based on a novel. It was based on a novel, and i know it's not true. But yet i am so affected by the ending... Dang!

I seen many series, this is one of the best. The theme song and ending song make this series even more tearing. A week ago, hubby bought the whole set for me, and i finished it within 3days. Started during eve of CNY... sacrifice my sleep at night, as daytime need to accompany the Lil Ps, and the CNY visiting. Luckily mil brewed me two bottles of ginseng during our reunion dinner on the eve, and thanks to mum black chicken soup this afternoon. Crazily, madly in love chasing this series till i lost 1.5kg for the last 3days. HAHA. Perhaps got too emotional affected, and was really upset, so no much appetite. Anyway, i had put on weight last few months, just right i could lose abit now.

Hubby was really curious what is so nice about this show. He watched the first and second episode, and soon, he got addicted too. HEE!!! This is his first drama series he watched! He never likes to chase these kind of show. He preferred movies, 2hours finished and that's it! So people like him also fall in love with 步步惊心, this shows how good it is.

The main reason i love it, was because i like History. Plus i knew quite abit of Qing Dynasty background, this makes me even more hooked to the show. Every characters in the series was great. Even the servants actings were fantastic! Main actor Nicky Wu and Kevin Cheng were unbelievable. Liu shi shi really can cry. (so beautifully) Unlike me, cry till mucus all come out, kaoz...

I was proud of myself that i could understand the story so well, and could seen afew loopholes which the director or editor failed to see. haha... Had a bet with hubby that he couldn't see, hee... Although there were many old chinese proverbs and idioms, i was glad i understood it! My blurred hubby had no ideas at all loh.... bleah..^^

Felt some guilt for not spending my time wholeheartedly with my Lil Ps..... Coz i was tired and thus couldn't focus on them. Sorry tian & xin...

Holidays is coming to the end. Gonna face the music next week:( My projects and assignments are due in 3weeks time. Gosh.... I need a booster injection to burn up my passion for my studies!!!! Boo hoo!

2012 Our First Reunion Dinner

2012-01-19T22:01:00.002+08:00

We had our first reunion dinner at Uncle William house on Tuesday. It's a weekday as we wanted Anson (my 3rd Tang ge) to join in this year too:) Sorry we were late as the traffic was real jam. It was a grand sumptuous feast, thank you Uncle and Aunt for this happy reunion dinner!

As usual, we had our gambling session after dinner! Fun and laughter throughout the games. Even though we lose, we lose to our own people, so doesn't matter we win or lose, haha! Hubby got the luxury to enjoy his gambling, as they only had such happy occasions once in a blue moon. So he doesn't need to worry about the children. My jie fu doesn't have the chance to join in, as he needed to handle my naughty and fussy nephew. I told sis, it's OK. This is just a transition period, Zachary will overcome very soon. Last time Tian used to be that difficult too.

Sis is a very very responsible mother. When she's back from work, she really took full care of Zachary and let her mil rest. Friday she would bring zac home and never bother her mil at all until Monday morning. If zac belonged to babies who could sleep well at night, even though every few hours wake up for milk, but still able to go back to sleep, Sis still can take it. But zac could toss the whole night and cry every few hours. That's why sis got to leave zac at mil place during weekdays.

I'm very proud of my sis, she made good effort and courage as a first time parent. At least she tried. She told me might not want to have a second one... must have proper planning. She doesn't want to belonged to those typical ones who easily throw and leave it at parent's place. I told her, it's OK to leave at mil place if she is too tired during weekends. She said her mil is even more tiring. She wants zac to love and recognise his own house. She doesn't want the day when zac refused to go home with her. She heard and seen too many examples of failed parents.

Recently got some joker brag that she could took care of her own child. Even without her husband. Come on lah.... if you are really so capable, you don't need to stay overnight at your inlaws place. You could have just bring your child back home, and stop bothering your mil during weekends.

STOP being jealous over people with maids. If you think Mother inlaw is a better choice, so be it. You know what i think? Your mother inlaw is a better maid compared to foreign maids. Because don't need to pay levy and salary, and best ~~ no off days.

Yes, i understand we do need our rest and take a break too... it's perfectly FINE to leave the children to our caregivers at times. But don't boast as if you are very responsible and knowlegable (but actually you are not). I let maid handle Paris too, such as coax her to nap, feed and bath her. (If not i hired maid for what)

Do not sound as if sahm is very easy, when you yourself cannot solely handle a child during weekends, or during your Maternity Leave. SO, even if you can be sahm, i doubt you can hold it.

One more thing, yes i do agreed grandparent is a better help as a caregiver compared to maid.

BUT, at least i could see my Lil Ps every morning when i open my eyes.

Princeton's progress and new milestones

2012-01-15T14:43:00.001+08:00

There are children who can read at the age of 4. Princeton boy could recognised simple English such as Cat, Dog, Pig, Fish, Shoes, House etc. But not yet for Chinese characters. There are also children who don't even know A to Z, or A stands for Aeroplane, B for banana etc. I don't expect to press my boy to be the best, but i expect him to try his best.

In the child care centre, teachers would feedback his progress to me everyday. Such as, did he nap today? What did he eat today, what fruits is he fussy about, bad behavioural like digging his nose... Now, Princeton ate vegetables for his meal even though he dislike it.

They had their PE lesson last Friday, and i went to take a look. They did many kind of exercises, and i managed to video down one of it. Teacher would give instructions, and they are suppose to follow it. Run and hop into the loop is one of the exercise. Sound simple, but not many students can do it. The other one was passing baton to their partners. Princeton and his partner Ashley were the only pair who could do it successfully:)

Princeton is trying to communicate more in Mandarin now. Luckily he is interested in his Enrichment Program at Tien Hsia. The teacher commented that Rong Tian is enthusiastic and is very responsive. Could answer many of her questions correctly. But he is weak in his fine motor skills, such as circle the correct answer, or cross out the wrong one.

Princeton new milestones is his ability to add and subtract! Simple one of course lol... The most he can go is 5-3=2 :) Addition he can do better. Do hope to see him learning new things everyday. Glad to see his love for Paris grows day by day. This is power of siblings sleeping and playing together everyday. Bonding don't build up overnight. That is why, no matter how, we must make effort to dine together, make an effort to hug them to sleep at night.

When there's No Choice, We create Miracles.

2012-01-12T13:25:00.009+08:00

I am considered very lucky, to have my mum staying with me, a maid to do housework. A supportive husband, able to stay at home for the Lil Ps, and to pursue my studies. I thank God for all these, and i give thanks to God everyday. I do not take all these for granted. I can stay unemployed for 2 full years, because of my hardwork last time. I do not have the luxury or luck to strike ToTo. My school fees = my hard earned money.

My theory is simple. Earn money is to spend. What's the point keeping everything in the bank. We are not going to bring it inside the coffin. Spend doesn't mean to be spendthrift, save doesn’t mean to be a miser. We likes to spend on good food, to buy new and nice clothes for the children. We invest on enrichment program for them, and of course self teach at home is a must. I do my sums well, and hubby have faith in me to take care of his financial fully.

2012 will be a very challenging year for me. I really hope ‘the rush here rush there thingy will be paid off one day’. Paris will be having her phonics in March. An hour per lesson, twice a week. Hope I can managed all these, at the same time doing my assignments and group projects. I can let maid and mum to bring them for the classes. But my mentality is still, I’ll depends on myself. Even though next time when I return to workforce. I will still arrange in a way, I’ll drop them at childcare before I go to work. And will pick them up in time after I off work. If I really can’t make it, then my mum will help me. Mum and maid are our choices, we must be glad and appreciate our Choices. But sad to say, people tend to abuse it, and over-rely on them.

My inlaws kept suggesting, when Princeton gets older, he can come over their place to stay overnight. I agreed! And the next morning, they will bring him for exercise and to shop around:) This will be a great bonding between grandparents and the Lil Ps. And perhaps when that moment comes, i can spend more time alone with hubby.

But at the current lifestyles, many parents are leaving their children at the grandparents place, and occasionally bring them home. They are doing it a totally opposite way. And this is very wrong. Old folks may think it is perfectly OK, but we as the child parents should know when to draw a line.

This is no joke, and the consequences are very serious. Children should be close to grandparents, but not to treat them as PARENTS. I known people who leave their children at Nanny house, until the children doesn’t want to go home, and prefer the nanny more than the own parents. Because the parents thought that it’s OK when they grow up, they will understand, or the kids will come back to them. In the end, they lost the children. Perhaps they still bring them out to play once a week. Or to dine with them once a week. But deep inside their heart, they had lost the child forever.

People who have maids, not so bad. Bcoz maid eventually will leave the country. For parents, parents inlaw, or nannies, tend to be very tricky. Once you don’t bring it back to track, then you will suffer the consequences.

Everyone’s threshold is different. There are people who delivered naturally, they go through the pain and push. There are people who gone through Cesarean, doesn’t mean they don’t go through any pain. Infact the pain is 10 times worst. Especially those unlucky ones like me, last minute Cesarean, after going though 10 hours contractions still no dilation at all. So there’s no such thing as choosing an easy way out. People who opt for c section, doesn’t mean they want to choose an easy way out.

Just like people who leave their children at Parent’s house. Does that means they also wants to choose an easy way out?? To throw the child at Parents house, so that they can sleep well at night, or to stay at home and do their house chores? As I said, Everyone’s threshold is different. All jobs are tiring. ALL. It’s up to individual threshold to take care of the child at night when they off work. So, if we are really exhausted, it is OK to ask for help. Perfectly FINE. But not to make it so often that Parents are obligated to help. And if Parents can’t, we become unhappy. Think back again, the child belongs to WHO?

When we have no choice, no help, we became so independent that we can create miracles. That is why some super parents can handle their children so well and I got no words but thumbs up. I asked them HOW they do it? And they said.... because we got NO CHOICE.

People like me, we have alternatives. So let’s be thankful and appreciate our helpers, be it maid or parent. Positive mindsets please... especially to Parents, because they don’t owe us anything. Infact we owed their help, FOREVER.

7&8 Jan 2012 The Happening Weekend!

2012-01-09T13:48:00.002+08:00

This is our first experience @ The World highest Swimming Pool at Marina Bay Sands! It's very meaningful especially when we are together with our Lil Ps:) It was rather windy that evening, therefore we couldn't swim long too, but still we had our fun and photos! Hubby said we shall bring them here again, with a stay in at the hotel:) Hooray. The Sands SkyPark had the most spectacular view in Singapore, cool man.... Princeton gave the very impressive look 'Whoa'....

Sunday... We slept till afternoon! ha... or i should say i slept till 1pm! Zhenyu accompany the children, and brought Princeton to the nearby park for a morning stroll. We had a nap again with the chidren, as i was really too tired. heehe... Woke up at 4pm, prepared and get ready to Changi City Point. This is our first time there too. It is a newly opened shopping centre just next to Singapore Expo Mrt. We brought them specially to check out the latest indoor kids playground, Petite Park.

This indoor play area is specially designed for children under 130 cm. When I looked around, the structures seemed less challenging and intimidating, so I’m guessing they are catered mostly for kids between 1-3 years old.The playground consisted of two main areas; an active play area and an area for pretend play. The place look alike Singkids, but i preferred the later... this place is more for children below 2 i felt...The most exciting one would be the spinning carousel with swinging balls which was pretty tricky for Princeton to hop on. But he still managed to do it, good job my boy! Overall Princeton would definitely love Amazonia more! haha...

Today is my first day of lecture. I will be having lectures the whole of this week... but tmr i got to skipped, as Princeton is having his first Keyboard Lesson at Yamaha:) Friday will be his Chinese enrichment at Jurong Point. My ultimate aim is just to hope he could learn some skills at the same time have fun with peers. Therefore every tue, fri evening and sat morning (zoo phonics), we will not be free.

Time to bring Paris for a walk at the park. Bye!

Paris turning 16months soon!

2012-01-06T14:48:00.001+08:00

My precious princess is turning 16months in 3 days time. Though my mum said it's not good to keep counting how many months are they. That's why i never like to post it in fb... So i don't mentioned the exact date lol.

Paris is now 73cm and 12kg:) Princeton is 104cm 19.7kg! Glad they had been eating well with good appetite. Paris walked on her own now, but still can't follow us in shopping malls. Will guide her along, and hopefully she will listen to all instructions soon. At home, if i asked her to take the remote control, she would walked to the TV console and passed to me. I told her lets go bath, she went to her cupboard and grab her own towel. The scene was funny as she act like a small adult. Simple things she can follow, but outside she's quite wild, difficult to control. Must bring her out more often so that she learn faster. She very Da Xiao Jie, must give in if not cry out very loudly. Thought I'm the only queen at home... now she overrides me. Dot dot.

Went marketing with mum this morning. Bought so many food for tonight and to store for cny also. One packet of scallop $30, we bought 3 packets! Bought big prawns and fishes too.

Every CNY, it had been a tradition that we would Lao Yu Sheng, eat shark fins, (be it real or pirated), "dried oyster" in Cantonese is "ho-si" which is the same pronunciation as "good things", Duck/chicken and fishes, Abalone and Luo Han Zhai! Nian gao and ba kwa is a must too:) Ba kwa is bbq, not good if children eat too much. Very heaty also... must remind mum don't overeat this time again. To have all the good food because it symbolises a profitable year ahead. If we eat Maggie mee, porridge during cny, means for the rest of the year, you will eat these lor. Not asking you to eat till stomach burst, just a bite in everything for prosperity.

For us, every year we would have 3 reunion dinners for sure. One with Uncle William (usually 2 weeks before CNY), one with my mum (2or 3days before cny) and cny eve with my inlaws. All fabulous dishes would be out.

For me, these 15 days, i will not lose my temper nor will i flare. Will try my best to stay in good mood, say the good things. Especially between couples, if we quarrel during CNY, for the rest of the year will be disputes and unhappiness.

Becoming more and more aunty... oh yah, toothbrush and towels all must be new ones also:p ok ok enough already. haha... Can't wait for the gatherings:) Esp the mega one at hubby's side.

Dayout @ IMM

2012-01-04T22:48:00.002+08:00

Decided to bring the Lil Ps out today. Princeton still having slight cough, but tmr will be back to school for sure. When we were about to go out, my mum said she wanted to go grandma's house. So i drove her there.. then thought of asking my sis out for lunch too.

We all went IMM for lunch and brought the lil ones to arcade for some fun time. Bought a new set of pillow and booster for them each. Paiseh gotta let sis took bus back to work from IMM, bcoz we are not leaving that early. Sis commented that Xin really is a gd n easy bb. I told her, xin got her own difficult parts, but she's easily coaxed. haha.

Today Tian supposed to have an enrichment program at Jurong Point. A Chinese phonics cum speech & drama. But was postponed to next Friday. Hubby just dabao dinner back from Jp, with all my fav food! Even though he is not driving, he still make an effort to carry everything back... thanks dearie! Though at times you might agitate me, but overall smiles still cover away the frowns.

My school term is starting next week.. The modules are tough for this year. Real tough... I hope i can managed well. No more slack and relaz!! Time to gear up my engine, ZROOM!

A Day At Jurong Safra

2012-01-02T22:20:00.000+08:00

This morning had an unpleasant argument with zhenyu. Today was supposed to meet my pil to Changi Airport. We planned to bring them for a good meal to celebrate my fil birthday. But Princeton was down with cough, and the Airport is so cold, it will worsened his cough. That was the reason we didn't go ktv yesterday also.

Zhenyu cannot seems to understand. He said then we changed it to a nearer venue. I shook my head and said no. WHY?? Because my pil cannot wait for us. Princeton is still sleeping at 10am plus, and they want to meet at 12. If tian wasn't drowsy by the medication and wasn't down with cough, i would have woke him up! But you got to see the situation now right? He is sick, he needs sleep. Plus my pil belonged to 'cannot wait people', then i told zhenyu, it's OK let them go airport themselves. We will meet up to have the meal another day. He wasn't pleased at all. Dunno is retarded or what. Darn.

Anyway, the meal was cancelled, but my pil took bus and came over to see their precious grandchildren. Mil brewed porridge for the two of them, and they ate so happily:) They left at 11.30am... Princeton was reluctant to see them go.

We prepared the kids and then bring them to the nearby Jurong Safra. Can't go far, as Princeton would be drowsy in the afternoon. We went Jack's place for steaks! Love it to the max.. Paris fall asleep for her afternoon nap, haha. We walked around the place and bought Princeton a book about dinosaurs. Then went home at 3.30pm. Took a nap with tian, he was much better now. Just hope tmr he can be fit to go to school.

First Day of 2012

2012-01-01T18:42:00.001+08:00

Princeton and i did not have enough sleep... Yawn.. Slept too late last night. Hence, the we took an hour nap in the afternoon. When we woke up, Princeton was quite grouchy, and i guessed he was still tired. Having slight cough suddenly.... Decided to bring him to the doctor as there wasn't any medicine left.

The last time he was sick was 6 months ago. Since then he didn't even had a slight cough nor flu. Perhaps due to insufficient sleep... Uncle William jio us for ktv, and i was so excited and quickly called and booked a room. But during late lunch at Pioneer Mall just now, Tian vomited out some of his ramen. Zhenyu then told me not to bring Tian to the ktv. Bcoz the air con will worsen his condition. I then called Uncle to arrange another time. What a waste... thought we could bring tian to ktv today!

Even if my mum is at home, i would not bear to leave Tian at home. Let alone he is abit sick now. I 'admired' many parents could still go out and enjoy when their child is sick at home. This is weird right? Without my children, i will not enjoy anywhere. They need us especially when they are not feeling well.

Pray that xin will not get infected. Tian recovered very fast, just hope the virus don't spread to his lil sister. Tian still able to finish that whole bowl of ramen, plus one chawanmushi! Power right? I didn't want him to eat so much, becoz i was afraid he might vomited out everything. But he said " I want to be taller than daddy!" I looked at hubby and said, you see your boy is out to win u.

So far he is OK. He need a good rest that's all. Hope we can have a better day tmr!

BRAND NEW YEAR 2012!

2012-01-01T02:30:00.000+08:00

We just came home not long ago. Watched fireworks at Boon Lay Place:) Thanks to hubby, he had planned it for us tonight. A simple countdown with the crowd, and Tian enjoyed the fireworks! It was really jam, there was no place to park at all... Thus Zhenyu stayed in the car with xin, while i walked through the crowd with Tian. Luckily able to catch the whole thing! Though the view wasn't the best, but we were as excited and satisfied.

Tian still chatting with his dad now, that's why i got time to blog... After chatting, i will read storybook for my boy, and after that he will watch his DVD, then willing to go to bed. Daddy hasn't told me about the plans tmr... I was glad that he made the effort to plan our outings, and to find out all the indoor playgrounds in Singapore. I was touched to see that he even keyed in the addresses into the GPS, so that he could drive us anytime anywhere.

He told me his new resolution this year was to fulfill my dreams... wow wow. And of course to lose weight, and lastly to bring the children for weekly exercise. We will find a good sport shoes for tian, and hope that he loves jogging like his dad. Zhenyu dislike lazy children...

This morning, the lil Ps woke up at 8am!! Luckily i slept early with them the night before. Got up and get things prepared, then we head to Vivo city for dim sum and to Singkids again. Paris could climb the obstacles now! She learnt it fast and enjoyed it alot. After playing for an hour, we left and went home. We didn't go to my sis's house as planned, bcoz the Ps took their nap real late at 4.30... Although they both KO in the car while we were on the way home. But once we reached home, they were active again.

We took 1.5 hours nap, and then went for dinner at JW 400 plus. Love the stingray and kangkong there. Rojak and popiah were great too. Brought the kids to Chevrons, and they had fun at the playground. After that, went to the mini library, and Paris fall asleep. 11.40pm, we drove to Boon Lay Place.

As long as we can all be together, it doesn't matter how and where we spend the New Year Eve. Hope this brand new year, our excitement and happiness can continue, my lil Ps can be good and sensible children, my mum can stay healthy, hubby can have a smooth career, i can get gd grades for exams, my grandma can start eating food, and most importantly, WORLD PEACE:)

2012 NEW YEAR RESOLUTION

2011-12-30T13:59:00.002+08:00

Goodbye 2011 and welcome the brand new 2012!! Looking back at 2011, we had a splendid one, but of course there were UPs and DOWNs. The worst incident was when Paris was down with bronchitis in June, and hospitalised with UTI in September:( Both situation were infected by Princeton. As Tian immune system was much stronger, he recovered within days, but my poor xin only got worsened. Although UTI was only grade one (the most minor one), but she had suffered from needles and pain for one whole week! Luckily Paris was a cheerful and optimistic baby, she smile and laugh everyday. Some unhappy incidents like Tian big bump on his head also upset me... Other than all these, most of them were UPs:)

UPs ~~ Clear my exams, able to spend quality times with the lil Ps everyday. Experience the fun and joyful moments by adventuring different places with the kiddos. Witnessed Tian&xin had hit their milestones for every stage, and the strong siblings bonding we had created. We upgraded our car from Picnic to Estima, Hubby's 10 years of gratitude payout, and the many gatherings we had with friends and families!!

For me, i choose realistic resolutions. To strike TOTO is everyone wish, but this definitely cannot be our resolution! Picking New Year's resolutions that are not realistic for you is just setting yourself up for failure. Your chances of achieving your goals are much better if they're realistic. Of course, it's always fun and inspiring to dream, but try breaking your ultimate goal up into more manageable, realistic goals that could lead you to it. So, 2012 I'll be very focus to have only 5 resolutions:

New Year’s Resolution #1 Save money to spend it on a big purchase (Don't let dreams always be dreams..... hubby and i are going to fulfill this big dream in the coming 2012)

New Year’s Resolution #2 To ensure all of us in fit and health lifestyle (Healthy Parents have healthy children, therefore i will continue to be active and to eat healthily. To spend time exercise with the children, and to make sure they are in good and balance diet daily)

New Year’s Resolution #3 To give my utmost encouragement and motivation to the lil Ps (That is, to ensure the enrichment programmes works out well for Princeton, and to enroll Paris in Phonics school in March:)

New Year’s Resolution #4 Learn hubby's “love language” and find some way to show him that I love him as much as i love the children!! (Find one nice and loving thing to say to him each day.) haha.... very mushy hor. But he said that to me everyday, so why can't i??

New Year’s Resolution #5 Start doing my 'homework' and 'research' for both my academic as well as our dream plan!

CHEERIOS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Our xmas eve and xmas day

2011-12-26T21:19:00.002+08:00

It was a wet wet xmas eve on sat... Hubby and i were preparing all the waterplay thingy, as we wanted to bring the lil Ps to Jurong Bird Park. Heard that there's a fun and interesting place for the kids. But just before we went out, the rain started storming. It's OK, always have plan B.

Brought them to Dempsey Hill, there's an indoor playground call Go-go Bamini! The place wasn't as crowded as Amazonia (Great World), and it was not as expensive too. We could stay there for unlimited hours. I guessed bcoz not many people knew this place. Princeton 'overplay' for 2.5 hours, and he was really exhausted after climbing up and down in fast speed. Paris as usual dozed off after an hour... Hubby accompany Princeton that day, if not my back will break.

We left about 6.30, and went Anchorpoint for dinner. We do not want to get stuck in the jam at orchard area... so went to some quiet shopping malls. Had very nice food there! Princeton had some soup and told me he was really tired. Fall in sleep in the pram... After dinner, hubby brought xin xin go walk walk while i do my shopping! bought so many clothing for the children again! Can't stop the temptation, haha!

Reached home at 10.30pm, a fulfilling day..

25th Dec 2011, Merry Christmas! Woke up at 8am, and quickly got everyone prepared. We went to Uncle William house for family gathering! I was very happy that every xmas we could spend it together. Nice food, xmas exchange, gambling, chit chatting! Hope this trend will go on every year:)

Princeton got up early, and i was afraid he might go hay wired. Glad he told me he was tired, and i brought him to the guest room for a short nap:) He fell asleep for 1.5 hours. By then he woke up, it's Paris turn to be grouchy as my princess sleeping time is very fixed. We had the very chocolaty xmas log cake, ice cream took many photos:) Left at 1am!! Gosh..... Paiseh to leave so late... Princeton couldn't bear to leave lol. Uncle William did comment that Princeton got improvement this time!! Hooray!

By the time we reached home was 2am, and Princeton slept near to 3am. Today we had another gathering at his classmate's house. We brought fried rice and xmas cake over. Princeton had a great time there with his classmates, but towards the end he got agitated easily and cried over spill milk:( Guess he was too tired, slept too late yesterday. So we went home and he took a nap.

At times, i felt very lost, as nurturing the kids really needs time and effort. Princeton is a big boy now. But still unable to control his emotion....

From next weekend onwards, we will bring the lil Ps to the library. I MUST cultivate their interest in reading. Especially their attention span and their patience.. I don't believe in getting them a gadget, to keep them quiet or to tame them down. This is a lazy way and caused the child to be anti social etc. Today's gathering, i saw at 1 child busy with ipad, 3 with iphone and 1 with laptop. The other 3-4 were happily playing with legos, guns, puzzles and cars.

Well, xmas is over!! and we are waiting for the brand new year. Let's plan where and how to spend our last day of 2011.

Cheerios!

Davier's bb shower

2011-12-24T00:31:00.001+08:00

Jenny was my ex colleague during Navy days. She was my partner, and a very wonderful one. We worked as a team, and i really missed my days in Navy. I was very happy to see her today! And many other ex colleagues... though my stay in Navy was only 1.5 years, but it was a very memorable one.

Both of us still in contact after so many years. She did consult me regarding many parenting issues, as well as how to name her son. I told her my opinion, and she said she will avoid J, as it had becoming too common now. She said she agreed that she will do her own homework to give her son the best Chinese Name. Because different shifu give different names. So what's the purpose of letting a stranger to name your child. She didn't put on much weight, still look the same 7years ago:) Her son looks like the dad, haha.

I drove hubby and the lil Ps over to my inlaws place first. And went over to the bb shower alone. As the kids were very hungry, so i decided to let them have their dinner at pil house. I'm glad Tian was able to 'leave' me awhile, and enjoyed the companion of yeye and nai nai. My mil cooked so many food for her precious Tian Xin. They ate 3&2 bowls of fish porridge each! And after that Tian ate one more bowl of rice, and another bowl of soup. His appetite is simply BIG. Because mil cooking is great too!

I went over pil place at about 9.301pm, drank the soup mil brewed, and had some threadfin fish. Was very full after that..... Left at 11pm.

Hubby had department xmas celebration at AMK this morning. Then he came home and fetch me to JP for movie. We watched Sherlock's Holmes, and it was a nice catch too! Glad that i could spend some time alone with him at times...

It's xmas eve tmr! No matter where we go, as long the 4 of us can be together, it will be meaningful! Merry xmas to everyone of u!

冬至快乐

2011-12-22T16:08:00.009+08:00

Old myth tales that if Dong Zhi rains, Lunar CNY will rain too. This morning it did drizzle awhile, but it stopped in the afternoon. Early in the morning, I went to the market to buy some dumplings with peanut fillings (hubby's fav) as well as Sesame fillings (mum's fav). I also bought additional packets over to grandma's place. Mum cooked at home, and we brought the whole pot over.

My mum's love for my grandma really touched me. I wonder who is going to cook at grandma's house this coming cny for the reunion dinner, as my mum will be going South Africa for holidays. Sometimes it makes me think that, what happened if we have no daughters, sibeh cham... sibeh jialat... Old already, dunno what will happen. We can dream of son taking care of us. Daughter in law?? TKK ( TAN KU KU)........... I'm not trying to badmouth anyone or whoever. Real life situation in my grandma, and daughters are the ones who are doing everything. The rest damn losers.

CNY eve reunion dinner also need to wait for my mum to cook EVERYTHING. Wait for ME to buy all the CNY goods and stuffs EVERY YEAR. Yes, SOME did give some red packets, money i also can give, you all go and buy lah. DON'T assume my mum and I are not working, so we are very free. Everyone should take turn and contribute something. Unless you're handicapped or you admit you're very useless, then fine. Talk about all these makes me boil.. very disappointing and upset. Hubby told me, nvm we did our part good enough. But sometimes when i think about my mum very xin ku, i felt heartache also.

Mum cook delicious tang yuan for me, and i ate one whole bowl:) Paris like it too!! She is one glutton baby! Dong Zhi is a day for family to get together as well:) haha... though we often had family dinner at home too. Soon, will be xmas! And CNY is next! 2011 is coming to an end, and i really thank GOD for this smooth and happy year. Please bless my family members, relatives and dear friends to be in pink of health. Please give blessing to my grandma, let her be in less pain, and can enjoy a few more years. Please bless hubby to have smooth and happy career, the lil Ps & Zachary to be sensible and good children, good academic results for next semester, and lastly to bless my family in Joy, laughter, Peace & Harmony everyday!

Happy eating tang yuan everybody:)

Tay Rong Tian's growing up progress

2011-12-20T18:08:00.002+08:00

My bb aka tian tian aka Princeton boy is coming 4 years old soon! 43months now, but he replied 4yrs old when people asked how old is he. He could tell a simple story now, by looking at a picture. He knows left hand, right hand, legs, and when always try to direct me when I'm driving (smart Alec). He is able to colour a full picture, within the lines, writing with dotting lines. But he still can't get a good grasp of a pencil i felt. It's OK, will practise more often with him.

He eats meat like chicken and pork now, but still prefer fish though. He loves steam egg most ~~ Chawanmushi. Last month when i weigh him, he was 17.8kg. Yesterday i weigh him again, he was 19kg!! Measured his height in school, and he was 103cm:) Glad that he had a balanced diet everyday, and he had very good appetite. Although he had 3 meals aday, but he still drinks formula milk. And he drink alot....... especially during evening and night time. 6-7 times, and 200ml each time. At his age, milk cannot substitute a meal, but can act as an additional drink. Just like an adult, after a meal, we still prefer a coffee. But in the middle of the night, he still wake up once or sometimes twice to drink milk:( It's tiring for me, and i admit it's my fault bcoz i did not stop him. Perhaps during daytime, he had no milk at all in school, that explained why he still need night feeding. hee...

He had fish oil and vit C every morning. DHA pill in the evening:) And this is boosting his learning and his immune system. Of course, too much of a good thing becomes bad. So must take in recommended amount. Princeton loves to eat apple and banana. He also likes oranges alot, be it in fruits or in juices!

Everyday before night time, hubby will read a book with Princeton boy. Tian enjoyed listening stories from his dad:) He will also read to daddy, and both of them will chat for an hour. There were a few times, they chatted until tian fall asleep. This had became a routine, and it's a very positive one! A very precious bonding moments for them. Bcoz tian used to stick with me most of the time, and now i could spend more time to accompany Paris.

Both of us tried our best to shower our love and time for the lil Ps, as equally as we can. But i still will bring Princeton out more often than his sister. Usually Paris sleep earlier, Princeton is a night owl:p Anyway Princeton is older, of course I'll bring him out more often. But it's only during weekend supper that we went out without Paris.

Yesterday when i picked up Princeton from school, the teacher as usual will feedback to me his behaviour and learning progress. Mrs Chandra told me that Princeton is eating vegetables now, and he began to like it. He started to eat those leaf but stems he doesn't like. She also add on that some of his friends do not like coloring, Princeton took the initiative to encourage them.

Then dunno how we chat until children born in jan feb march happened to be faster learner, and those later tends to lose out abit. But Mrs Chandra disagreed with this thinking. She said, all children learning ability depends on their skills and how fast and how much they can absorb. It has nothing to do with which month they are born. They might pick up slower in the first year, but second year onwards, everyone should be on par. She even cite a funny example, " next time when they go pri school, we cannot tell the principal, oh my child is born in dec, that's why slower." I laughed and nodded my head.

Princeton is still not very good in expressing. When only me and him alone, he could do many things, and sometimes things that was unexpected. But when hubby or ah ma watched him, he said he don't know. There were afew times, when i taught him reading, he could read words like PIG, CAT, DOG, SHOES, FISH. I don't know if he only memorised the first letter word, C means CAT. I do hope to see him hit the milestone in reading next year.

Time to pick up my Prince, BYE!

Raining Sunday

2011-12-18T23:04:00.006+08:00

The Ps woke up at 8am.... yawn.... i thought i could sleep and laze longer on a Sunday cooling morning. Princeton told me he was hungry, and i quickly bath and get prepared to bring them out. Brought the two of them out on my own, intended to go fetch hubby at Changi Naval Base, as the stupid MRT is down. But hubby said he would make his own way and meet us at Clementi Mall.

We reached at 1030am, found a corner seat, settled the kiddos and i went to buy breakfast. Both of them were well behaved, waited patiently for me. I'm glad that i do not need to bring any form of entertainment for them, be it toys or playing gadgets. They could sit there and wait for me. Hubby reached at 1140. By then we had finished eating... Paris had fallen asleep too. haha.. Waiting for him to have his hotcakes, then we shop for some xmas pressie at Clementi Mall. Till 2.30pm, Paris is still sleeping! Must be the air con, shiok and cooling. Princeton boy missed his nap again. Zachary is here today!! He's such a darling boy.... though he kept crying:( But there were some moments he was smiling while i rocked him!

Zachary is indeed not an easy bb to handle. Even mum said she surrendered... Sis took care of him during weekends. Weekdays will leave it at mil house. As long as zac can sleep better at night, sis will bring him home to take care during night time. Though for some parents, easy babies will also leave it at their parent's house. Speechless..

Well, we are lucky to have beautiful and cutie children! See how lovable my nephew is! Ah yee loves you lots! Two family photos we took for this week:)

AMAZONIA @ Great World City

2011-12-17T23:33:00.004+08:00

Princeton boy doesn't have phonics lesson today, as the enrichment classes will be closed till end of Dec for school holidays. Tian slept till 11am!!! While xin as usual is an early bird, woke up at 730, and i carried her outside for breakfast cereal.

Brought her for a walk downstairs and then bath her. After that i took a shower too, then woke up my boy. Actually decided to bring them to a new place for water play, but the weather was foul... it was about to rain soon. So i brought them to Great World City, there is an indoor playground, recommended by a gd friend:) We reached at 1.30pm, had our lunch there, and shop for some clothes... My lil Ps had too many clothes, and i can't stop but to buy more. hee... Need a new wardroom soon.

After shopping, brought them to the playground called Amazonia. It wasn't as big as kids Explorer, but it's very colorful and many interactive games. There's a bistro for food and drinks too. The most interesting is the slide! Whoa... Very high lol. Even me as an adult had some phobia. But i need to slide it down to encourage Princeton and Paris.

The challenge is not about sliding down. The problem is getting up to slide! I mentioned about very high yea? Yup, no lift to go up, got to climb all the way up! And my challenge is ~~~ To carry 12 kg Paris all the way UP UP UP. Luckily Princeton boy is very independent. He is not afraid at all, had the strength and adventure to climb on the way up. Bravo my son!

The lil Ps had a great fun at Amazonia, maid was with us, and she helped to take videos and photos. Paris played for an hour, and could see she's really very tired. Let her took a nap first, while her brother enjoyed for another hour. After chasing and crawling with Tian, I was completely shag out. Slide till my backside pain:p We had some small bites at the MacDonald, Princeton wanted to have orange juices. Xin was awake when we are having fries. We left GW at 730pm. Tian concussed in the car 2 minutes after we left the car park!! He was too exhausted, HAHA.

I carried him home, and put him on the sofa. He continued zzz for an hour plus, then meimei woke him up. Now the both of them having biscuits at the living room.

Whatever places that's fun for the children, i like to share with my friends, and i will tell them about it. Will be happy if they can experience the same enjoyable:) If they visit the same places as me, i won't see that as 'copycat'. When people follow what we do, we should be glad and proud that we can influence others. But only thing i dislike is when others have the same nick/names as my children. For strangers whom i don't know, of course i don't care. But close friends and people i know, of course i will be displeased if they chose the same nick/name. There are one thousand and one words in the world, i don't see why they need to chose the same as their friend's one. For example, i always call Tian as Princeton boy, and the both of them as lil Ps. Now i see ppl calling their child like this too. There are so many nicks we can think of for our children leh.... why can't people be more creative. Anyway, Nick still can close one eye, but for names, phew.... so far no one will be so thick skin to name it as Princeton & Paris.

Not that I'm petty or narrow minded. As i said, strangers i don't care, bcoz i don't even know the person and it can't affect me. But if people esp my close friends got the same name or same pronunciation as my children, i will definitely be displeased, and i will straight away sound it out. Of course in a nice way... Again, there are a thousand a million words and character, there is no need to clash it with our friends. I am 100% sure that everyone will mind, some of us don't sound out doesn't mean we don't mind. But deep inside we are really sad, disappointed and angry. So, why do we need to leave this forever bad impression.

For me, children's name must be name by Parents. I understand many people would prefer finding a shifu to do some calculations and choose a good one for their child. Before we do that, we got to find out our elderly names, in order not to have the same with them. To me, it's disrespectful to 'step on' elderly name. Be it same word or same sound. My fil had told me it's bad for the child if this happened. So whether is it superstitious, or is a form of respect, i will do my homework well, and ensure the names i had chosen do not clash with any of my relatives.

Back to the outing today.... haiz, i took many photos today! But my camera SD card got problem uploading:( The reader or the card is faulty:( Got to buy an eternal card reader tmr.

Missing hubby now... hope he can be back early morning tomorrow.

Pre-xmas performance at PCS

2011-12-16T23:45:00.001+08:00

Today PCS childcare centre had a pre xmas mini celebration. Unlike last year, the school decided not to invite parents and no buffet as well. Because of the recent hfmd, Miss Kuek the principal decided to minimise the chances of incidents, therefore she do away with the crowd this year.

Hubby still took leave as we wanted to watch Princeton live performance:) We are not the only one who yearned to see our child sing and dance. The windows were full of parents/grandparents. Everybody was waiting to for the event to start! I went in, and request to take a quick video then will leave and watch outside. Miss Kuek agreed! And zhenyu managed to take a good one, thanks daddy! Princeton stood on the last row... expected... I'm happy that he can dance on his own without looking at the teacher. He had been practising at home too, when i played the music at home. Haha...^^ He seems to grow up alot. Seems only.... lol

After the Nursery performance, we watched the K1's and then left for brunch. Then went Jurong Point to watch MI Ghost Protocol! Hubby and i were MI Fan, we love all the series starred by Tom Cruise. Indeed, it was an awesome show! Good story plot, thrill and action 5 stars popcorn! After the movie, we went for foot reflexology. Muscle aching.... Then pick up Princeton in school. Went home to prepare the lil Ps as the dad wanna bring them to Hill Top for dinner.

That place was a very memorable place for me. Zhenyu used to bring me there during our dating times. In the past we doesn't own a car, he would book a cab and bring me there. Princeton had a giant appetite, he finished the whole bowl of Beef Ramen, less the meat. He had the chawanmushi as usual, and Vanilla ice cream for dessert (he only had 3 spoon and he said he was too full) Paris enjoyed too, her mouth kept munching. We took some photos at the top view then went home.. As Zhenyu will be on duty tmr:( Yes working the whole day on a SAT. Gotten used to it though.... but weekends for us are specially precious, still hope no duties for him on sat/sun.. It's OK, i would still bring the kiddos out, and i believe we can spend gd & quality time.

Today i felt exceptionally happy@@ Thank GOD for everything!

Paris, The Humpty Dumpty :)

2011-12-13T16:20:00.000+08:00

Our gem, Paris aka simsim (her nick which means xinxin & precious in hokkien), finally could walk on her own at 15 months. She is one month faster than her brother. PD said its good to crawl for a longer period, as Crawling helps to develope neurons that coordinate both sides of the brain. It can help to develope reading skills and general coordination. It is ok for some babies to start walking early but we want to encourage baby to crawl and do activities that cause their limbs to cross their body. Even till now, Princeton often play chasing crawl games with Paris.

Yesterday i brought Paris to Jurong Point, and she started walking all over the place. She was wearing Princeton's shoes, haha.... Everybody mistook her as a boy as usual. Except one aunty in 60s. She came over and had a small chat with me. She said what a beautiful girl, and i said thank you aunty. She told me that she had been a nanny for 30 years, and she had got 10 grandchildren. She then said, " you are very foutunate, your girl is very obedient and she is an easy baby, she belonged to 人见人爱的小孩. Whoa..... I was amazed, she could see xin was an easy bb... i was happy to hear that from a stranger of course:) When i was preggy with the lil Ps, i only pray for two things : Good health and well liked by people. To be frank, some children can be very 讨人厌... Just like not all babies are cute, and i don't anyhow praise babies cute. Many people, as long is baby, they all will say cute. (not sincere) Anyway all these are secondary... Anyway for some people, so cute also leave it at other places for people to take care. Because very cute so want to have a second or third child. In the end can't cope with all of them.

Nurturing a child is never easy. Yes, Paris is slightly more obedient compared to her brother, that doesn't mean i can spend less attention on her. Whatever classes Princeton had attended, like Phonics, speech&drama, keyboard, i would let Paris tried it too when the time comes. In another words, if Princeton doesn't have all these enrichment in the first place, i would not think of letting Paris to attend as well. In short, whatever i give to my boy, my girl will have a share. FAIR.

Same goes for discipline and behavioural manners. Whatever i expect from Paris, i make sure Princeton as an elder brother could fulfill first. Wash hand before meal, pray and greet others before meal, to sit still and eat during meal etc. Princeton is older by two years old, i do have certain expectation for him to set a good example. Easier said than done:( He still whine when he is tired, he still can't get away from the separation anxiety every morning.

Mistakes that i had put in Princeton, i would not repeat it again... I learnt that never restrict any food for the children. They can eat everything under the sun, as long they wants to eat and in minimum amount. Fruit juices, ice cream, chocolates, sweets, beef, mutton, etc. Real life example in Princeton. He enjoys fruit juices and ice cream now. In the past he never had all these, but cough and sick so often. Never be afraid to let them try new things. Give them encouragement instead of phobia.

We wants to see them grow up to be a person with confident and with faith. Not someone who are always in doubt and lack of motivation.

Pre xmas gathering with my poly friends!

2011-12-11T13:05:00.000+08:00

We had planned this gathering a month ago. Yahui aka jojo invited us to her new love nest at The Palladium. It was a condo opposite Parkway Parade. There wasn't a full attendance, hopefully we can all gather again during cny. We do it in a potluck, and i volunteer to bring fried rice. Elisa bought a log cake, Audrey bought many varieties of fruits, and jasmine bought french loaf and cream puffs. The host made curry chicken and oven bake chicken wings, with fries and nuggets. Thanks Yahui, you are always my role model. Recently she quit her job, sahm to take care of the children, as her elder son needs more attention, and she decided to gave up her job for him.

She's the one who motivates me in many areas. Be it parenting, or being a supportive wife. We were glad to see our boys could click very well last night. Especially Jian ROng (her elder son), and Princeton were chatting non stop. We were laughing because children's conversation can be very interesting. They talked everything under the sun, and they danced together too! Thought of bringing them for a swim, but the sky is getting darker. Next time bah...

Yahui is a very modest woman. I always praised her, and she always said no no... I'm just trying to do my best. She told me, " i just never like to depend on other people." Once you rely, you became lazy... So true. Handling one child is already a difficult task, let alone she had two. Jian Rong and Princeton both belonged to very tough baby, and very very difficult toddler. Terrible TWO! JR was a headache ever since he was an infant. Yahui took all her effort, teach and groom him wholeheartedly. Because Tian was not an easy baby, i learnt alot from her:) JR and Tian shared many similar traits... both of them were slow in walking, but tian was even slower in his speech. Both love to throw tantrums and often out of control. But yesterday when i saw JR, i was so amazed from the last time i saw him. Gosh.... He was so well behaved, and well mannered. looking at my boy, i felt ashamed.

For yahui, kaijie, her younger son is a much faster learner. Therefore she diverts most of her attention in Jian Rong. As JR might be slower in his academic. Instead of giving up on him, or leaving him to the teachers, Yahui gave him intensive coaching everyday. Now, JR could even do simple maths and writing letters. Oh ya, JR is one year older than Tian, that's y i got a benchmark to follow. I don't hope Princeton to be an excellent fast learner, as long he don't fall behind I'm happy. Most importantly, he must learn the 3 senses ~ Sense of Danger, Sense of Empathy, Sense of Humour:) Got these quote from my friend, find it very meaningful.

Back to the gathering event. Elisa left early without eating the log cake.... We all left at 11 pm, and Princeton still couldn't bear to leave. Jr was asking when are we coming again?? So sweet of him.

I hope to have another gathering during CNY. With full attendance next round please. Not easy to have such catch up, shall contact them soon.

Sunday at West Coast Park:)

2011-12-04T21:03:00.006+08:00

Bright and sunny day today! We proceed to West Coast Park as planned. Before that we brought the lil Ps to Holland Village for lunch. Actually intended to eat dim sum at Crystal Jade, but the queue was too long, so we went Sushi Teh instead. The children had beef Ramen and Chawanmushi. (Beef zhenyu eat haha)

Hubby and i had Unagi, Salmon sashimi, avocado dragon roll and tofu. Good thing is that both of us had similar liking for food:) We shared the same hobbies as well, but I'm not that active as hubby of course. Became lazier as i aged:( Remembered we often went East Coast Park for cycling, bowling and pool. Those were the days.... both of us love ktv too! We still love watching movies, would try to catch some show together be it at the cinema or online. With the children around, there's very limited dating time for us.

Oops, sidetrack too much.... After lunch we went the West Coast Park. The weather was great, and we had enjoyable playtime. Paris dozed off in her pram, so the brother went ahead to explore the place first. So glad he proved to be more daring or i should say less timid.... heehee! He even tried the 'mini flying fox"! I didn't managed to capture in video, bcoz i was busy standing by to catch him (just in case he fall). He tried twice! Hopefully to video him and show it to him when he grow up. He tried walking on the net himself as well as the balancing steps. Motor skills did improved, perhaps last time i restricted too much.

We sweat alot, esp hubby! He climbed up to the highest pyramid to keep his son entertain, at the same time to motivate him. Sis with zac and siyong joined us half way, and Paris happened to wake up at this time too! Princeton was so delighted to see ah tio!! (bcoz he knew ah tio always play with him) Played for an hour, and all of us were tired and thirsty. Went to the mac and take a rest, have some drinks and fries.

We stayed quite long at the mac as the rain came pouring out of the suddenly. After it stopped, sis they all went home first, while we continued to play with the children. This time round, Paris sat the swing and the see saw with her brother. I tried to take as many photos as i could. To me, photos are very precious, i not only try to take their individual ones, but siblings together. If can, a family of 4 together. At least once a week hubby would remind me to take a family photo too. When i grow old, these will serve as a memory....

The dark clouds came again, and hubby suggested to leave the place. I agreed and we hurried off to the car. The lil Ps both had their milk, and Princeton dozed off in less than 5mins! Just as we expected, the rain came shortly after we left.... Reached home at 5.30pm, and was so glad my mum is waiting for us at home!! She asked if we want her to cook? I nodded immediately of course:) Felt fortunately that my mum lives with us..... 家有一老如有一宝Because of her, we had good and nice food everyday. The children had healthy food every meal. Thanks mummy!

West Coast Park is a nice place for family. At least is fresh air and FOC, haha.... Unlike indoor playground, air con and the entrance fees is not cheap lol. Will come here again soon:)

Computer FIXED!!

2011-12-03T00:15:00.004+08:00

Finally!! I got my computer fixed this evening. Had engaged a computer service man to come over my place at 6.30pm today. This problem had been bugging me for at least 6months. Darn..... My PC is always very slow, always hang/jam and got weird pop ups etc. Not only that, my Internet Explorer is in a mess, all the icons started to go hay wired, and i could only survived using Google Chrome. My FireFox worse, all virus. All my files either cannot edit or cannot open or both. PowerPoint even more headaches, all hang etc..These made my life very miserable as i need my PC to do projects and assignments. Most of all to complete my Montage Photos which hubby bought for me few weeks ago at IMM. (Big project for me!)

SO happy! I can start designing and decorating on Monday. Tomorrow must spend our quality times with the lil Ps as usual:) Shall bring them to the Library at Frontier Community Centre. I will make it a routine every sat after Tian's phonics & breakfast. I do not expect him to read for a long period. 15-20mins is very sufficient. Because today i learnt from a professional that children's brain cell are so powerful that they can absorb everything under the sun. They learn it fast but SHORT. Whereas we adults learn it slow but LONG. So the right formula for them is to increase the frequency. I can read books to them every night, be it only 5mins is good enough:) We do it everyday, and this will locked into their daily routine, thus will become a good habit.

Just like sitting down for a meal. It had become a routine that, Princeton needs to have a bowl of soup, fish and steam egg for every dinner. (although sometimes my mum do cook noodles/bee hoon, he finished it as well) He had cultivated the habit of sitting down to eat, with no toys/TV or other entertainment.

The theory is, Never limit what our children can learn. Never be afraid to let them try. (Be it food or activities) Many Parents limit their children to think what they can do. Remember they can go as far as their mind let them.
What they believe, they CAN acheive.

It's always the parents fault for the children's behaviour. Princeton recently likes to on the air con before bedtime. I gave in to him once, and now it had became a MUST. Haiz... but i do switch it off after he fall asleep.... Perhaps someday its really too hot. But at least he is stronger now, could withstand coldness. Unlike at this period last time, he sure will suffered from slight cough which really upset me.

Today, Princeton had officially promoted from PG2 to Nursery, and I'm glad his favourite teacher followed them up. Though the Chinese teacher had changed to Lin Lao Shi (previously Princeton was taught by her when he was in PG1) She feedback to me that Tian could communicate in Mandarin so much now. And could go without milk&diaper whole day in the centre. No wonder at home drink non stop ^^ (misses his milk too much) But one thing i do not like about the school arrangement is that, Princeton always sit at the last row:( Just because he is taller. I felt it's unfair because students sitting in front could see and hear clearer than those behind. These of course benefits more. I felt the school should go in a rotating style, to rotate the students every few days, so that each of them get a fair pie. Shall feedback to the principal when i made payment for the school fees.

Xmas is coming!! And the school is going to have a celebration cum performance from the students again:) It will be held on the 16th Dec Friday, and hubby is going to take leave to catch his son's performance on time! Looking forward to see him sing and dance as a group.

Enjoy your weekends my dear friends!

Facial & Body massage with sis&mum

2011-12-01T22:08:00.004+08:00

Sis invited us for this relaxing session last week.She said treat is as a xmas present:) Thanks alot dear sister, it was great and i actually dozed off during the massage for that minute! hee...

Brought my Princess along too. She was very well behaved. Slept throughout that 90mins. I must make it a point to bring her anywhere, anytime. We went shopping at Wisma and i bought some clothes for the lil Ps as well as a dress for myself. Then i drove sis home, and went Changi Naval Base to fetch hubby.

We then drove to fetch Tian. The brother was so delighted to see meimei at first sight! He laughed and felt surprised. I guess i should do this more often. We went home, bath and changed the children, then ourselves, then went Pioneer Mall for dinner. The lil Ps was so hungry, shared an adult size of cai fan plus a cup of chawanmushi again.

It was a happy start of December! First i spent my day well and fulfilling. Secondly, i cleared my exams for this semester!! Hooray! One more year to go..... gonna make myself more productive.

During dinner today, I fed Paris and oversee Princeton having his meal and at the same time had my dinner. Hubby was impressed that i could multitask so well. I told him of course got to take the chance to eat my food when the children are busy munching theirs. If we got to feed them spoon by spoon, by the time they finished their food/or by the time they are full, then wat? They will start to make noise, then?? Carry them walk around? No right.... Then we can never finish our own food. So i try to feed them at the same time feed myself asap. I don't like the idea of taking turns to eat also. I like to eat as a whole. Taking turn to eat can only work when there's one child. What if there's two or more? So the adults got to be flexible.

Thanks sis again for the treat. Hope tmr my day can be as happening.

Fruitful Monday with our children

2011-11-28T23:41:00.005+08:00

Yesterday hubby told me that he might be able to get half day off today. Therefore he suggested that we bring Princeton to Orchard to see xmas lightnings last night. We told Tian and he was so enthusiastic about it! Last night we walked quite a distance! From cineleisure to Wheellock place, we passed by CK Tang, Wisma and Taka. Princeton walked by himself and still full of energy. He asked me to take so many pictures of him, and many of them he pose it himself! Inherit by me:p love taking photos. We reached home at 1am plus.....

This morning, after i brought Tian to school, i quickly took bus home and got xin prepared. As Zhenyu will be fetching us at 11am. We head to Paradiz Centre, Paris dozed off throughout the Journey there. When we reached, she woke up smiley, and was so pleased to see that place again (seems that she remembered she was here before) My princess appetite getting bigger and bigger. She ate one whole bowl of the rice given! With 6slices of fishes and soup too. Zhenyu fed her and felt so satisfied she finished everything. hahaha..... We had our steamboat for an hour then left to Bugis Junction as Zhenyu wanted to buy some new clothes. Brought xin to the arcade for some kiddy rides, very soon she felt tired and dozed off in her pram. We had tea break at TCC then left at 530 to fetch Princeton at school. Thought of going JP for dinner, but hubby disliked crowded places, especially it was peak hours. So we went to Sakae Sushi instead. The lil Ps enjoying eating chawanmushi and tempura.

We head to the Yamaha Music School after dinner, to let Princeton had a feel of how the lesson would be like. So delighted to see his positive reaction and he told me he love it. The lesson will commenced on 4th Jan at 8pm. Hopefully he can learn something out of it.

I couldn't believe we spend an amazing and fruitful Monday. Thanks hubby for taking the time off! He fought for it, luckily his boss was kind enough. But unfortunate incident happened.... Princeton bang himself against the edge of the wall/door. He was walking backwards and turned himself too fast that he didn't realised he was so near to the wall. I was so heartache..... But my brave boy did not cry like a baby. He did whimpered awhile then was ok after i "caned" the wall. hee.... He then told me he was stronger than the wall (as if....)

God, please blessed Princeton that he could recovered soon. No side effects, no headaches. I understand that falls made them stronger, on the other side if we overprotecting them, they might become so weak, no confident and can't withstand little pain, cried easily. But not on the head please....... haiz.....

Time to coax them to bed. I need a massage tmr!

Kids Explorer @ Downtown East!

2011-11-27T00:11:00.001+08:00

Zhenyu on duty today..... If not he would have join us at Kids Explorer, the biggest indoor playground in Singapore. Prepared the kiddos at two pm (after tian's phonics and breakfast) Then came home and changed their clothing. The journey to the East was indeed long.... It was raining while we were on the way. Princeton took a short nap in the car, but Paris was enjoying the raining scenery, haha...

We reached at 3pm. Go straight to the place, and i registered Princeton as the member, as i guess we will come to this fun place quite often. A very colourful and exciting place. It catered for older age group, but there was a section for Paris age group too. The lil Ps were very happy of course.

Princeton is getting more adventurous, he could climb to the highest floor, and took on the steep slide! I gave him the encouragement by sliding after him! And he was cheering all the way.... (my bones almost cracked''') After which, he self entertain himself while i attend to Paris. My princess love swimming inside the balls! She was laughing away when i slide her down the baby slide. My helper look after the belongings, as i have got my wallet and car keys inside the bag.

Outing with or without my helper doesn't makes a big diff, but without hubby is really very tedious... I need to handle both, and most of all, need to climb up and down with my boy. (btw, he is super active type) We left for dinner after two full hours. Paris dozed off throughout the dinner.. Which makes my meal easier:p Princeton was so hungry that he ate one adult size of Japanese rice with salmon and chicken herbal soup. Whenever he ate that much, really makes me happy. Today he tried a new dessert! Vanilla ice cream! He was reluctant at first, but after seeing me scoping one spoon after another, he gave it a try. And he finished up that cup of ice cream! Though it's not good for children to indulge in sweet stuffs like ice cream and chocolates, but i do believe minimum amount doesn't hurt:) In contrast, if we restrict too much for that child, he might become a very fussy eater, result in lack of nutrition, weak body and often get sick.

After dinner, we went for a xmas show, it was held at an open area, whereby all the kids sit down and listen to story telling (Princeton favourite!) There were musical dance as well, photo taking at the end of the session. Even Paris could sit still and enjoy the show:)

We reached home at 8pm, and both of them still as energetic. Just coaxed them to bed, and i got one word to describe myself ~ SHAG..... but fulfilling. Downtown east is a nice place for family with kids, though it's far from our place, but with car is quite convenient.

Sometimes i felt i'm very simple or easily contented. As long i can be with my children, nothing can be too tough for me. Because their smile and laughter is what i'm yearning for.

Us with lil Ps at Vivo (again)

2011-11-20T22:30:00.001+08:00

Vivo had became our usual hang out places, because there are simply too many places meant for the lil Ps. Toy r us is the main reason:) Today hubby brought them to choose xmas present!! Princeton chose a scooter initially, but in the end gave up for a Lego table and a dinosaur puzzle. Princeton boy chose one pressie for zachary too!! Bumped into Keng boon's mum, himself, Julie with Kaevan. Kaevan is 7months now, very fair just like Keng boon, but features a mixture of Kb but more like Julie, I felt so lol.

We brought the lil Ps to Singkids again, they enjoyed the full one hour, and Princeton was really happy. We had snacks at Carls Junior, shared a burger with zhenyu, darn..... fattening. Tian&Xin was hungry munching crisscut fries, hee.... don't worry about junk food. They had proper meal before that, ate caifan and chawanmushi:) For me, children must had rice/noodles/bee hoon, before any snacks (junk food). This is a necessary discipline because eating habits is very important. You are what you eat.

We left vivo at 5plus, went Alexandra to dabao our favorite Avocado and duck rice. Chicken rice stall was closed today... The day without maid was not a vast difference. At least i knew that with or without a helper, i could handle the children. Of course is only one day, i couldn't feel the tension. But not all parents are willing to give it a try.

Hubby tmr off, if the weather is good, we will bring them for a swim. If not, will bring the children to Haw Par Villa or Hort Park. As long as we are altogether, doesn't matter where we are. But hubby doesn't like to stay at home, he wants them to see and explore different thing.

One more year, i will be back to the cruel workforce. I must treasure and appreciate my time with the lil Ps. Everyday me and zhenyu will be talking where can we bring them.

Paris is listening to instructions now:) When we said no, she shook her head. When we said Yes, she nodded, hee.... When we asked, do you want biscuits? If she nod, means she wants. Hope to hear her saying yes/no soon:) But she still can't walk leh.... Like Tian, comes to walking, slow.... Hair grow also super slow:D heh heh. All zhenyu's fault! Inherit him lol. haha.... just joking, actually hair is the last thing we should be worrying about.

There are so many programs for me to plan in the coming weeks. My polymates gathering, my ex dbs colleage lunch, bring zac zac to gai gai, xmas party at Uncle William house, new eve party etc! Tuesday for my hair treatment, wed facial, thurs foot massage, Fri detox day! Zhenyu commented that my schedule seems busier than a working mum. I replied him, you want your wife to become yellow face housewife? He said DON"T WANT of course:D

Gathering for Jaden 3rd birthday

2011-11-20T00:50:00.002+08:00

Today we had a gathering at May's house, to pre celebrate her elder son Jaden 3rd birthday. Princeton did not had enough rest/nap, as he only took an hour nap in the afternoon. He was feeling unwell also, perhaps a fever or some virus is coming soon:( Bcoz his temperature was at a higher end, 37.2,37.3. He was feeling moody too, specially sticky glue today.

Reached May's house at 6.45pm, surprising we were the first TABLE group to arrive. hee.... Princeton saw unfamiliar faces, May's brother (Uncle Chin) and May's sister (Auntie Kaiying), immediately frown and hide behind me. He was expecting to see Uncle Mic, Aunty Jas, Uncle Bong and Aunty Xiaolin. But usually after warm up, he would be OK. Unfortunately not today....... I had a hard time coaxing him to stay for 2hours. He played awhile, then suddenly said he wanna go home. Bluffed him by teddy bears, playing hide and seek, and Xiaolin played puzzles with him for awhile. Then he said he was tired again. Hugged me and cry he wanna go. After blowing the birthday cake, we left and head to Chevrons. Princeton's mood changed, and he was so happy to had his dinner at Hans. Ordered scrambled egg and jelly for him.. Walked around the place, as he likes to see the fishes there. Went home at 9.30pm.

Bath Princeton and changed Paris, got the both of them ready for bed time. Soon, they both got into lalaland.. Handling two kids indeed not easy, but it's our responsibilities. No child has an easy way out, each of them will have their difficulties. But if we keep thinking it's impossible to tackle them. Then our mindset had already diminish our confident level.

Maid off tmr, hubby and i going to bring Tian&Xin to have some good food, and fun place. Hope Princeton boy can feel better tomorrow. Hugs ^^

Quality time with the lil Ps

2011-11-16T23:36:00.001+08:00

Hubby had overnight duty today... gotten used to it, 3-4times a month he couldn't be at home. In the past even worse, 2-3weeks sailing. Although 2 years later, he still need to be back in ship, so we would treasure the time he stay onshore.

Mum wasn't at home, maid busy washing dishes and clothes. I was playing crazily with the lil ones. Singing and dancing with them, playing hide and seek too!! Paris can hide like her korkor now, the scene is so hilarious!! Got to video it someday, haha! Princeton was hiding under the table, and Paris was trying to squeeze in too. No much space left my dear!

The sister is getting very naughty and rough... She bite her brother last night when Tian was hugging her by pinning her down. hmm... I didn't scold xin, instead i told Tian don't pin down meimei next time, she don't like it. She's young, she don't know. I did this, because i wanted the brother to understand that, Paris is young, as a brother we should give way to her, and try to accommodate her:p You are a big brother, you are sensible, and you understand that biting is wrong. Tian stop crying and said, yes i am good boy, i very strong, no pain! Meimei you very naughty! Then he continued playing with her. If i were to scold Paris, and beat her in the first place, Princeton will remember this routine, and whenever Paris do wrong thing, he will want me to beat her sister, then there will be no love between the siblings. Because he will then enjoy his sister being punished.

I tried my best to give both of them equally attention. Daytime, i would spend quality time with my daughter, by reading her a book, bringing her out, or simply just watch her favourite dvd with her. Evening when Princeton is back from school, i'll bath him, have dinner with him, and practise whatever he is knee to learn (puzzles, storytelling, drawing) Paris will self comfort in her playzone, if not mum or maid will accompany her. Night time, the 3 of us will have playtime together:) Hubby will join in if he is still awake. This is the my SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) everyday.

I got a bad experience from unfair treatment when i was young. Parents being biased:( People who are closed to me would even pity/sympathize me. Pathetic right?? Middle child syndrome:( Extra girl, why not a boy, not as clever, very naughty, not as obedient, whatever you can think of. Yes, sad to say, i belonged to that category. Of course, now i understand my parent's difficulties, the hardship my mum went through, all these indirectly added to my misery. i despised Parents who took favouritism. If you cannot give equal love, then don't give birth to them in the first place. So zhenyu and i always remind each other, never be a biased dad/mum. Even my pil love Tian more for example, i also cannot neglect Tian and out all my love to Xin. But in real case, my fil dote xin more and mil pamper Tian more. My mum appeared to be very equally, both are their precious.

If one person thinks that you are biased, maybe that person is wrong. If 10 people thinks the same way, we should stop finding excuses, and do some reflection. Initially, whenever I'm back from school, i would always call out for Princeton. "Tian Tian mummy is back!!!" My mum would comment, eh, you only remember your son huh? From that moment, i realised my mistakes, my wrong. I felt very sorry, and told myself that i must balance my attention.

当局者迷，旁观者清, those closely involved cannot see as clearly as those outside. So when relatives/close friends gave me feedbacks, or even better, tell me straight, i am very glad and thankful. Because sometimes i lost my directions. Or at times if i got too stubborn, please scold me and help to wake me up. Don't smile smile infront of me, and mocked behind my back:( I can be very blunt, very frank. When i said it's wrong, IT IS WRONG. Because there were at least 10 people shaking their head and waiting to see more wrong things happening. So be thankful when we get to hear nasty true stuffs.

We don't make things right to show others. But at least we heed advise, and we try to rectify. I'm disappointed to see till now Princeton boy still suffered from serious separation anxiety:( It's partly my fault, as i give in everything to him right from the beginning. Whenever he cry, i'll go to him. Whenever he wants me to carry, i'll carry him, as long he keep quiet. I tried all ways to explain to him, to assure him that mummy is here, don't be scared, don't cry etc. Once he wake up, i must be beside him. If i bath till halfway, doomed. I cannot poo, i cannot pee. I can only fart.

Zhenyu told me don't care, let him cry all he wants. We tried that before too! He cried till lost his voice, then started coughing. Beat him worse, he cry till vomit. How??? But when i give in to him, carry him 10mins, coax him sit down for breakfast, make him laughed, after that he will be OK. But at times, I'll get frustrated too! Bath half way, heard him crying badly. I continuing bathing, by then i got to him, he is already so breathless:(

I did my research for this kind of situation and found out that, the child might got bad dreams, or uneasy imagination, or they might not have enough sleep.They need our comfort and assurance. We need to constantly explain to the child that everything is OK, and try counting down with them that bad dreams are over. I would follow and try my best to make him feel safe. It's absurd as he is already a grown toddler.

Tomorrow i'll be bringing Paris to explore new gyms! The one at UE Square had high recommendation. I must make sure of my free time now, to bring my children out for fun:)

Singkids Playsystem at Vivocity!!

2011-11-13T21:15:00.001+08:00

A very fun and enjoyable family day at vivo city this afternoon. As we slept quite late yesterday, as we brought Princeton boy for supper at Upper Thomson The Prata Shop. Came home around 1am.... But my boy woke up at 8am today! He tapped my shoulder and said, mummy wake up, i wanted to cut my hair because very messy. I was laughing away as i got up. I said OK, let's changed up and go. He then said, after i cut my hair we go vivo city ok? You promised. Yup, he said the exact words! Now he could talk term with me.

Unfortunately, he caught a cold, vomited his milk. (Still very active and energetic) The weather was very bad recently.... It rained the whole night and suddenly very hot and sunny, then out of the blue downpour again. I fed him some medicine then we head to vivo city.

The lil Ps were so delighted to see that fun place! Full of balloon and its very colourfull. A pity its not as big as i thought.... Fidgets is much more spacious, but more suitable for older age group. Singkids is more exciting and amusing for Princeton and Paris!

They were both exhausted after playing non stop for an hour. Especially Princeton who was supposed to be drowsy from the medicine. He fall asleep on my lap when we were having our late lunch!

Everywhere we go, we try our best to bring both the lil Ps. (Most of the time we did) Unless its too late, like the supper last night. Paris had fall asleep therefore we just bring Tian along. But at least when we came home, Paris will be still sleeping soundly next to me and Princeton. If not, i would not leave anyone of them at home, and went out myself.... Especially Princeton, because he is old enough to follow me, and he could see and learn things now. There is no reason for me to cope him at home. As for Paris, unless she is really napping so soundly, if not i will still bring her out, just let her nap in the pram later.

Thanks hubby for making things happened again. By creating new memories for me and the children. To us, we love the lil Ps equally. Of course many people would see that i might pamper Princeton more. Bcoz he tends to me more sticky and more sweet talk to me:) Paris definately will stick to me too! I will make sure after i am back to workforce, my bonding with them will be as strong.

We going Jurong Point now for cheesecakes and my hot Vanilla! Of course my children are tagging along:)

A Great Day at The ZOO!!

2011-11-10T23:22:00.005+08:00

My best friend May decided to bring her son Jaden to the Zoo today. She told me about it afew weeks ago, and i decided to bring Princeton boy to tag along:) As Tian had been asking when can he go to the Zoo again??

The weather was sunny! We reached as early as 915am. Went in and take a walk first while waiting for them. Princeton impressed me today, as he woke up at 7am this morning but slept 12plus last midnight. The impressive part was, he did not threw tantrums nor cranky, instead he walked all the way. I could see that he was trying his best to keep up his speed with us. Well done my Prince! As an adult, the 3 of us were worn out by walking for 2-3hours, let alone a kid like him. Must be the homemade porridge that gave him the strength HAHA!!! I woke up very early to prepare threadfin and salmon porridge for him. Brought it to the Zoo, and he finished it while waiting for the Elephant show to start.

Princeton boy gets to have some new adventure today!! First he get to feed the elephants and secondly he tried out the new area over at the waterplay area. At first he was scared, kept staying at the same old area. Then i decided to carry him over to the other side of the pool. I assured him that everything is OK (By getting myself drenched as well)^^ He was having fun after that.... yeah. Just hope he can be more adventurous, and i will give him the encouragement and motivation to do wonders:) There is nothing in the world, my boy cannot do.

It was an enjoying outing today, as i saw another level of Princeton. I told Zhenyu about him, and the dad was very glad and praised him:) Hubby also emphasized to me that children especially boys need to take hardship (training them to walk long distance is one way.) He said bringing Tian to the park every weekend do help in his stamina.

My boy indeed is an animal lovers. He never gets tired to go to The Zoo. I hope to bring him here again with hubby and Paris soon:)

A cooling evening

2011-11-04T00:22:00.001+08:00

Today is a cooling day.... especially it drizzled the whole afternoon. Evening was rather cold, and we had hot noodle soup for dinner:) Princeton had a big bowl, same size as mine. Woah! Paris also had some noodles, after having her porridge. Very glutton baby!

After dinner, Princeton and i had some playtime with Paris, and hubby came back shortly:) Princeton was so delighted and ran over to hug him! Meimei was shouting for her dad at the playground, haha.... So heartwarming to see such scenes^^

After which, Princeton wanted to practise his puzzles and words spelling. He is learning word by word, and some of it he can read, eg PIG, BOOK. Teaching him step by step in recognising words:) Well, but counting in Mandarin he is rather slow, hee... it's OK i will teach him as long he willing to learn.

Today i had settled the registration for Princeton at Yahama Music School. It's quite near our place at Frontier Community Centre, just opposite Jurong Point. Today, one of my friend asked me, is it too early for children to learn? Or we stressing them? My answer is, no. It's never too early to expose children to new things, or to take up new skills, or to learn a new language. Stress only comes in, when parents wants their child to be as good as others, or to make comparison. Yes, that is why some parents feel very stressful, because they felt their child is not as good as others.

So, i felt is perfectly fine to expose children for some activities like kids gym and music gym as young as 3months old. You would be amazed how much they can learn. Of course must be within our financial ability.... Zhenyu praised me that i had settled the enrolment for Princeton today. And told me that, if he is really interested in Keyboard, we should invest in one at home. I agreed of course:) Then he added, But then no Australia trip then... because the extra cash will be for the keyboard instead. Oh..... i felt..... hmm..... ok....... i replied. Think about it, hubby think for the future for the children. He said it's as nice if we can plan for a nearby trip. The rest of the cash must keep it for the instrument, because most likely Princeton is going to learn this skill.

OK, never mind, the Australia Trip can always wait for me when i return to workforce. I believed very soon!! Princeton is watching Toy Story now.... Going to bed with him. Paris had fall asleep on her rocker at the living room with my helper. Later will carry her in and sleep together:) Good night and sweet dreams!

My Princeton boy growing up progress

2011-11-01T22:25:00.005+08:00

Princeton is coming to 3 and a half years old, which is 4 years old soon. So glad he is growing and eating well. Behaviour and attitude still a long way to be improved. Had been learning constantly, and even request to learn piano/keyboard. Zhenyu and i had found out some info about it, the music school YAMAHA, and it's at Frontier Community Centre. If he is keen on learning, we shall enroll him next year in Jan. He will be having a Chinese enrichment program at Jurong Point next year. It's a famous language school name Tien Hsia. Brought him there for enrolment two weeks ago, he was very happy and told me he wanted to learn alot of things next time earn money buy present for me:) I do hope he will continue to have such interest and passion.

Zhenyu asked if all these are overwhelming for him. I replied, if our boy reacted like being forced by parents, crying and unwilling to walk into the classroom, i swear i will not waste my time and money to find all these trouble. Not to mention about disturbing others during lesson time, if he had no interest at all, can't even sit still and follow instruction, i will not let him join in any of the above. So, since he is positive about it, lets stretch him a little more and see how much he can absorb:) Every child is different, every child will have their own learning pace. We can't rush them of course, neither can we allow them to progress lazily and sluggishly... Therefore i felt is the parent's responsibility to bring learning and entertainment as one. Yes, childhood happiness is very important, but many people mistaking that a happy childhood only means play without limit, do whatever the child wants, do as they pleased... They are still small, let them enjoy and play as much as they want. Think again, how long can we allow it to last?? 6years old? or 10? So, you think by the time we wanted to bring them back to the right/study track, is it possible? That's why i always remind myself, my children must play hard and study hard at the same time.

Do not quote me on the above. This is just how i felt, it's only a sharing thought. As my sis always mentioned, children do not know the limit, BUT we know. I wanted to shape the most memorable, enjoyable yet bring in the essence of their childhood. Princeton love to see the photo album, When i can always show him the many places i took for them, and Princeton is able to recall the place i brought him too! (the recent cruise trip, sentosa, the different hotel's buffet, the KL/genting trip, botanic garden, east coast park, etc) Hope to make their dreams come true, as they will be over the moon by the farm stay at Australia next year!

Paris's musical lesson:)

2011-10-29T21:36:00.002+08:00

This morning, as usual both lil Ps woke up really early. I'm very sleepy, as yesterday i couldn't sleep at all (due to the tonic my mil brew). Drove hubby to changi camp at 6pm, i almost dozed off on the way back! Came home, bath and prepared Princeton boy. As we were early, we went for mac breakfast before his phonics started. Who koes after eating, he poo...... and poo ALOT. Brought him to the toilet and clean him up, then quickly go for his phonics lesson.

Roamed around the market for an hour. Went to stock up some necessities, and some health supplements for the family. Calcium pill for me and my mum, vitamin C for all of us. Went to the Chinese medical hall to stock up <Pao shen> as well, because I'm always feeling tired. After Tian's lesson, he said he wanted to eat noodles, so i brought him to the market for lunch. He ate almost one plate.....! Good appetite:)

We then drove home and fetch Paris and maid.. i took a quick bath, so do Princeton. The weather is simply too hot and humid, freaking burning hot day. Princeton finished his one litre of water in 3hours time.

Reached the music place at 2pm. Half an hour early. Paris was happy with the environment as it was cooling and toys entertaining her. Soon came another gal, 11months. They were interacting... looking at each other where suddenly that girl pushed Paris down:( The cry bb of course screamed on top of her voice lol. But within one min OK le. Made her second attempt to go near that friend again! And Paris was being pushed down the second time. I was near her, but wasn't paranoid, because i felt its perfectly OK for children to push&pull around and beat around. Snatch toys here and there. If not they are not children already. As long not head injury, or life threatening, let them be. No point being a helicopter parents, scared this scared that. This is the experience i had learnt. My naive and overprotective reaction had caused Princeton to be 'timid', lack of confident, and slow in his speech.

I'm OK when my children cry. But I'm worried when they make others cry.... Will feel very guilty when they caused unhappiness to others. Hopefully all parents can be more open in the way, don't get too worried when our child gets hurt. They gonna learn in some way or another. But i must make sure the lil Ps don't get too violent (biting or poke people's eyes, hit their head etc) Fortunately, i haven seen such acts. Even pushing, Princeton had never do that before, at most only snatch toys:p Paris only push her brother loh. Others she don't dare.

Today was a trial for us, as recommended by Xiaolin. The class was crowded with 6 babies! Usually only 3, maximum 4. I am positive with the teaching styles, and i like the teacher alot. A very approachable teacher and friendly too. I would like to enroll Paris for the class, but the time slot for her age group is currently full. Need to be on waiting list.... She will get back to us again.

Princeton boy got hay wired towards the end of the lesson:( The teacher's son snatch the toys from him, and this big baby cry. Very embarrassed. Quickly say sorry to them and explain to Tian that these are not his toys, he said he wanna go home play bubble. We left the place, and he was OK again. Phew..... Reached home, he knocked out within 5mins. Play bubble in his dreamland lol.... How i wished he can understand that being tired is not excuse for throwing tantrums.

Paris also another pampered one. Girls very difficult to teach.... bcoz i don't bear to beat daughters. Zhenyu and ah ma confirmed won't discipline.... Don't mentioned about my inlaws, the way they kiss and hug her, i know 'finished' already. hahaha....

A great experience today. I hope to bring Paris out to explore more gyms and people. Want her to interact more so that her first day of school wouldn't be too dramatic:p

Singapore parents, Singapore children

2011-10-27T17:58:00.001+08:00

Seldom bring my gem out alone, without her brother especially... Only to the park 15mins walk from our block, or just downstairs for a stroll. Told myself from today onwards, whenever i go, i'll bring along Paris, because very soon she will be going to child care centre ~ which is 6more months. Anyway most of the time she is with me, coz my concept is whenever i go, my children goes. Just don't like the idea of leaving them at home. Unless very sick (touch wood!) But if very sick, shouldn't i stay at home and take care of them?? It's quite ironic that some parents can enjoy themselves outside/going overseas without their children.

Anyway there is no absolute right or absolute wrong. Excuses often can make things sound abit right, but whether or not it's up to individual. Most importantly, we are happy lor. Other people's business i couldn't care much, but if i do make comment, i really mean i care. Example my sis and my close friends. My sis had a hard time handling this naughty Zachary. I gave her the encouragement that difficult babies will turn out to be easy children. Ever since the birth of Zac, i felt my sis changed alot. She changed into a person that will seek advice, hear advise, and share experiences. Not that last time she couldn't, but just that now she do it in a more humble way and of course i like it! hee.... Now scold her she also can take it. She understand that people say her for a reason. Last time she might thought that everything she must be right, refused to heed advice. Oops.

I have faith, she will be a successful mother cum wife. A noble working mum who can do wonders. Her thinking are close to mine. If there's a differences, i'll be glad to share mine with her. Whenever i have got dilemma, the first person i would talk to is my sis.

When a third person discipline my children, I'm really thankful for that. Because some blind spots, i really couldn't rectify. So if people reprimand my children, i am more glad to take it. On the other hand, if we can't do that, (which means we always think never mind they are still young, or always find excuses to side them, or have the thinking: Mind your own business). Then there's only one consequence ~ let your child rot and become a piece of shit.

People don't say for fun. People don't comment because they got nothing better to do. Just like teachers, if the school teacher feedback that your child very naughty, kept bringing games into the classroom to play. Are you going to say, oh because he is bored??!

If one day i became so stubborn, please help me by waking me up.

Deepavali at The Chevrons

2011-10-27T00:12:00.000+08:00

Did not bring the lil Ps to Vivo today. As Zhenyu said it's an ideal weather to bring the kiddos for a swim! The dad insist today Vivo sure very crowded... maybe wait till normal weekdays then bring them for the 'balloon place'.

Paris woke up at 730, and Princeton woke up at 930. We told them about the swimming plan, and Princeton prepared and get ready very fast! Brush his teeth, and changed up within 10mins. Took the float and wore his sandals. We got ready everything, and set off at 1030.

The weather was perfect today while we were in the pool. The other time was abit too sunny. Princeton had learnt to kick his legs in order to move around the pool. So do meimei! Two of them were competing who could be faster. Paris swam around 20mins, and i quickly brought her to bath and changed her up. Let her drink some hot milk and put on a sweater for her. As it gets more windy... Princeton was still playing happily with his dad. They were practising who can grab the watch that was being threw inside the water. Princeton was sank inside the water a few times, but stood up himself:) hee.... Initially he was quite scared, but later on he got used to it. We wanted to train him not to be afraid of the water. Once he got into Kindergarden one, i'll register him for the swimming lesson held by the child care centre.

We had lunch at Han's, everyone of us was hungry. Esp the lil ones! Princeton ate one whole plate of mushroom omelette, half a bowl of mushroom soup,one small bowl of fried rice, and a small plate of spaghetti. Paris ate one bowl of fried rice, then fall asleep already, haha!!! She is really tired! We went to the mini library, and Princeton had some fun there. After which we went to the bowling alley to play pool. Seems like Princeton had the same interest as hubby:) He is knee in learning:p

By the time we were about to leave, the rain started pouring. Wow... heavy rain. Zhenyu drove the car to the shelter, and we were safe from getting wet. Paris was still sound zzz.... Reached home around 3pm, changed the kids and coax them to sleep. Princeton nap from 4pm to 6!! Two solid hours.

He was lazy to wake up, until i said, Zachary is HERE!! He immediately get out of the bed and ran to the living room to welcome his cousin! Paris woke up from her nap shortly, and was smiling happily when she saw ah tio and Zachary:)

We had a fantastic dinner and almond dessert. Thanks to mum for all the hard work. Tomorrow gota start preparation for my upcoming exam this Monday. This is the toughest paper of the 3 modules. Please let my brain absorb as much as possible.

Camping inside the tent

2011-10-25T22:22:00.001+08:00

Ah tio bought this Toy Story Tent for Princeton boy when he was 3years old. Princeton loves playing camping with his meimei. The tent makes me think of the old days, when i used to play with ah boy. Of course we do not have such nice tents, we used our mattress to set up a tent, and we will play inside, laughing secretly. Fun and memorable moments....

This morning went marketing with Zhenyu, as tomorrow sister and jie fu will be coming back for dinner. Bought One whole kampong chicken, as well as one black chicken (to brew tonic for sis and myself), Salmon and pomfret, lean pork meat (you ba), pork kidneys&Liver, and some green vege. Cost $50++ ..... Because sis came back only once a week, so i usually will spend abit more for her:) Usual days we also eat nice food, but tmr will be even better. The lil Ps will have their cod fish with broccoli and potatoes, steam egg and soup. All planned:) This is our dinner tonight. The soup was not captured. Thanks mummy for the nice cooking!!

Princeton boy begin to eat some vegetables now. And he started to drink fruit juices (non-iced). He likes grapes juices and fruit punch, haha. It's a PH tomorrow, hubby and i going to bring the children out for some fun. Then come back around late noon for Zachary!

Today my first paper i felt was a bad start, many things goes wrong.... haiz. Dun wanna talk about it. It's over, i just gonna enjoy my day tmr! Happy Deepavali everybody!

Outing alone with the little Ps

2011-10-23T18:34:00.001+08:00

Tian&Xin din not have a good sleep last night. Especially Tian... Kept tossing around. Perhaps its too hot, but i can't on the air con as he was having slight cough. I did not sleep the whole night.... thus this morning i was having headache and really sleepy.

The lil Ps woke up as early as 730, i woke up Zhenyu around 9am, asked him to bring Tian to Pioneer Mall to see doctor. He was very sleepy as well, replied he got no confident to bring Tian alone. I got quite worked up and told him to get up to bring Tian for breakfast. He actually could replied, don't bothered me, i wanted to sleep!

He wasn't in his usual self, i was frustrated and get up to bath myself, and got the children prepared. He realised his mistakes and apologized, said he will get ready and join us. I ignored him, and in less than half an hour, i brought the two of them out alone. He can sleep all he wants!

You are the one who said will make effort to spend time with your son, to bring him for a walk or to accompany him alone (without me). So that Tian will also stick to you and follow you. Now i gave you this chance, and you said you are tired! Yah, i understand last night you helped me with your notes till 2am, that's why this morning you are too lethargic to wake up. But come on, i never bothered you to take care of the children at night. You should be thankful for that.

I was really mad, carried everything and Paris, hold Princeton's hand and walked out of the house. Brought them to PM for mac breakfast, thereafter Princeton went to see the doctor. He was given some cough mixture, and till now he hasn't cough yet. Guess he had recovered. (Pray hard he don't spread to xin....)

Fortunately, the children were very well behaved during breakfast today. Could sit still when i was queuing for food and finished the food mannerly. It was an enjoyable breakfast:) My first experience bringing out the kids alone. Not that difficult ya:) I got confident to bring them out for outing in the future!

We came home around 130, zhenyu came down to fetch us back. He was sorry, but too late, I'm still pissed off. He said no more next time for his reaction today. I only asked that he can be more confident in handling the children. Yes, we are tired, but when come to them, we must be able to throw our tiredness behind and put them in first place. He himself also said before, Parents must take ownership, must be able to think that handling children is an enjoyment not a hassle. Many people always think its very tiring, playing with the kids or taking care of them became a 'Chore' or a 'duty' instead of a pleasant habit/ or i should say a usual activity to do everyday.

Today really not his usual self, but anyway he had apologized and since we are back, he had been spending time with the children. Just wanna bring across the massage that, be glad when your wife is dependent on you. I can be very independent, but if that happened, please be worried. I could handle the children solely, no problem! But i wanted to get you involved, because you are the dad. I'm not trying to make things difficult for you, but I'm trying to strengthen your relationship with the kids. We can do everything for the children, just to see their smiles and laughter.

Joey&Junjie's second Prince Lucas!

2011-10-22T22:46:00.001+08:00

We attended Lucas bb shower this afternoon at Jalan Kayu. Big semi detached house... spacious, wide varieties of food. That's Joey's parent house, rich people.... hee. Junjie was my ex navy friend, he was one of the NSF whom i get to know during Navy days. He was one of the brothers during our wedding day too.

Joey obviously slimmed down very very fast. My... wonder how she do it. She put on around 18kg! Now left 8 kg back to her prenatal weight. She is a sahm and will be taking care of her elder son Lewis as well as her full month bb Lucas. Great and responsible mother. No wonder JJ loves her so much!

Princeton was in good mood initially.... until Lewis had his 'AK47' out. Haiz... Princeton boy wanted to have the gun, he couldn't get it and cry. Gosh.... Big boy already still cry and throw tantrums. Really cannot make it. I thought he could share and take turns, but no. Yes, i understand that it was 5pm, very late and he must be very tired and therefore very crouchy. BUT still he shouldn't behaved like this. Luckily Joey took out some small guns to pacify him. He was ok after that. After some time, suddenly hear his crying again!!!! This time, dunno why Lewis beat him, and this cry baby cried out again:( Super MA LU...... Too pampered in school, because teacher always side him, dote him more than others.

He cool down then.... joined in Lewis in fish catching games again. Princeton finding fault this time, used the toy to drink water in a wrong way. Trying to be funny. Zhenyu went over and forbid him, then he 'tap' on zhenyu's face. Not really beat i think. THANK GOD, zhenyu didn't punished him. Phew...... But because i stared at him, he got very upset and cried again. This time he wanted me to carry.... My friends were about to leave, so we left together.

Last night we slept late, and woke up early today. That explained his behaviour this afternoon. But still, he shouldn't just cry and cry.... So big size, people will be thinking why is this 5 years old being so spoilt. Quite disappointed with him.... ALthough initially he was quite OK. He needs to learn to understand, these toys belonged to Lewis, not his.

Paris was the happiest today. There were quite a few rides for her to play. And the place was very spacious for her to ride around, kept smiling all day. Even Junjie could carry her and walk about. We reached home at 6, the lil Ps fall asleep in the car, and nap all the way till 8...... We just finished dinner. I'm very tired actually. But thinking of playing with them, my energy came back!

Hope to have a great Sunday as well!

Mum's 60th birthday celebration~!

2011-10-22T22:12:00.000+08:00

Yesterday evening, we brought mum to Vivocity Crystal Jade for dinner. We went to many other outlets before, JP, Great world, causeway point, HV, Taka, Suntec etc. But Vivo Crystal Jade very different from other outlets. The place was posh, in red and black deco. We were seated at a seaview looking opposite sentosa island. The best thing about it was the service. One word, Excellent. The managers wearing in coat were all very attentive. Very. They offered to help me carry to pram all the way to the table when we reached, and when we left. Even the service staffs were well mannered. We are serviced like VIPs, thumbs up.

The food was nice, and i believed the dim sum are fantastic too.Tmr hubby say will bring us there for dim sum:) No wonder my friend Junjie love to go there. Good food, good service. Of course price tally with everything.... Princeton and Paris enjoyed the dinner alot too. With Zachary around, makes them double happy, haha....

God, please bless my mum with good health. I hope to bring happiness to her everyday, with my lil Ps and zac, I'm sure ah ma's life will be filled with excitement and laughter, haha!!! Sis and i love you alot!! Happy birthday mummy!

A Nice and Happy Day

2011-10-21T00:36:00.000+08:00

Today was Zhenyu's second day off:) As promised, we went for a movie . After fetching Princeton to school, we had our breakfast at the market, after that we bought breakfast home for my mum and quickly head to Jurong Point. Mum was helpful to oversee Paris for me, hee.... So that me and hubby can have some quality time together.

It's a sci-fi horror alien show, story plot OK, graphic effects not bad. But we still preferred the last show we watched ~ Real Steel! After movie, we went straight to Bonia and got mum a birthday present. She said she wanted a nice dinner bag, and we granted her wish:) I chose the latest design of all. I couldn't afford a LV/Gucci bag for mum, only could buy her a $300plus handbag. When i go back to workforce, i will buy more bags/perfumes/shoes for my precious mummy!

After buying the present, we went Prima Deli to order a birthday cake. Tmr we will be celebrating at Vivo city. I had make the reservation at Crystal Jade as well:) Shall buy her a bouquet of flowers too! Happy 60th birthday mummy! The most beloved ah ma the little Ps and zachary can have, the most fabulous mother-in-law Siyong and Zhenyu can ever ask for. Thank you for everything, because of you, life is so colourful!

Went back to my inlaws place for dinner this evening, they prepared tonic soup for me and zhenyu again. Don't put on weight also difficult, haha... But its OK, as long i stay healthy, i will have the strength and confident for my children. Princeton boy always overeat at my inlaws place, really big appetite. He had two bowl of pork porridge, two bowl of fish soup, then he ate butter with biscuits. All within an hour...... Luckily he is tall, weigh 17.6kg now:)

Very happy these few days, as hubby can off and keep us accompany. Tomorrow will continue my exam revision then bring Paris to the park nearby.

Zhenyu is back!

2011-10-19T16:27:00.000+08:00

Last night Hubby is back from his 10 days sailing! He came back one day earlier:) Thank God for his safe return and smooth sailing. I went Changi Naval Base to fetch him at 9pm. The children were waiting anxiously for him at home.

When we reached home, the children were screaming in joy and Princeton boy ran over to hug his dad! Paris crawled as fast as she could, kept calling papa papa! I didn't video it in time, only managed to captured the second part. Zhenyu was over the moon, he was so touched that the lil Ps misses him so much. Princeton boy expressed his feelings to his dad, "daddy i missed you alot, you go work very tired right?" Dad replied, i missed you alot too. Why daddy need to go work? Princeton said, daddy go work earn money buy milk buy diaper buy present for me and meimei.

Zhenyu saw the class photo, and was very pleased with it. We bought one set for my pil also, like we did last year. Glad to see Princeton boy is growing more sensible and obedient, more independent and more adaptive. We wish our children can be in pink of health, grow up to be a useful person to the society, to be filial and sees the importance of respecting, honouring, and loving the parents/grandparents, through the best and the worst of times.

Yesterday, when Princeton boy asked me to piggy back him, i did so and he was laughing happily. Out of the sudden, he said ," Mummy when you grow old, i will also carry you like this." My eyes were all red, and i wanted to cry out! No words could desribed how touched i felt that moment.

Hubby is back, finally.... Days without him makes me very independent, haha.... With him back, makes me very lazy. heehee.... Now i'm serving net, and he's helping me with my notes:p Thanks hubby! Tmr treat you go movie and eat popcorns!

Gladys's second Prince Delwain

2011-10-17T12:59:00.003+08:00

Gladys, my close friend during secondary days, and to date we are still as good:) Sat, we attended her baby boy's full month celebration. They held a buffet dinner at their place. Princeton napped at 3.30pm that afternoon, and managed to wake up only at 5.30. By then Paris had her porridge and after bathing the two of them, we set off at 7pm.

We bumped into May and wentong with Jaden when we reached the void deck. Princeton boy was rather shy when he reached, because the place was crowded with strangers. He went over to greet Aunty Jas and Uncle Mic, thereafter had dinner together with them. The food was left minimum, as the event started at 5pm... They quickly went downstairs to top up the food. Nowadays, the catering food got lesser and lesser. In the past, when we catered for 30people, the food was good enough for 50people. But not anymore.... 30 means 30.... just right. If one person eat 2,3 more servings, then it wouldn't be sufficient. Therefore, i always very kiasu, sure order alot, let them eat till they overload, haha!!

Delwain is a beautiful baby. Nice features and nice complexion! Just like his parents, jeremy is good looking and Gladys is fair, gentle and pretty. What good genes they have! Princeton and delroy can clicked very well, though they always like to snatch toys together. But never mind, as long they don't fight lol. Even girls they also have the same preference... gosh...Was trying to see who can hold enen's hand that night!

We left around 12midnight... and there were still friends who stayed later than us. Gladys must be very tired. But she is fortunate because Jeremy is the one who will take care of the children at night. Yup, 100% take care. He dotes Gladys alot, and said that daytime she had enough of tiredness, night time he will handle himself. Zhenyu always said, Jeremy is his role model to follow as a husband, as a dad. I don't compare my husband with others, but he himself will make sure he is up to my standard. I will also ensure i'm up to his requirement, although he never request anything to me before. But no matter how compromising a couple can be, sure will have conflicts and arguement. But at the end of it, have to talk things out, solve the problem and get things going.

"Woman were not taken from a man's feet, to be under him,
nor were they taken from his head, to be above him. Woman
were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be
held close to his side. Support man as the rib cage supports the body." If we bear this in mind, it should not go too wrong.

Paris in her 13months

2011-10-14T18:05:00.002+08:00

Sometimes i couldn't believe i'm a mother of two. But the fact is, Yes i am. Paris is 13month now, and she is in her walker, walking step by step. Thinking the day she will be chasing after her brother makes me laugh.... I am contented with my life now, especially the time i could spend with my little Ps. To me, taking care of them is not a hassle, but an enjoyment. Perhaps because i'm not working, that's why i felt this way. But please bear in mind i'm studying, so its as stressful. Just that i don't present my trouble infront of me doesn't mean things goes very easily for me. But i'm thankful i got a supportive husband who doesn't let me worry too much about $$.

I am constantly thinking where to bring them, and what activities i can have for them. Even at home, there would be story telling time, drawing time and playing time. The siblings love to cook, and enjoy building legos. Every morning, i will be thinking what food to buy for them, what meals should they eat today. Paris's appetite is getting big, and i got to be creative in making up delicious healthy meals for her. Today i bought some blackbean and peanuts, will brew it for them to drink tomorrow.

Princeton and Paris love to go over my inlaws place. Princeton would ask me, are we going yeye's place today? My mil would cook their favourite food and prepare snacks for them after meals. Fortunately, they both are as glutton as their dad :) But my rule still stands, proper meal first before any bread and biscuits (snacks). When they are hungry, or straving, they eat everything infront of them. Table manners still applies, that is no tv, no storybook, no games, no iphone, no toys, no running around when they are having meals. No shaking of legs, cannot kiao ka etc. I'm not being demanding ya, these are basic manners.

Tmr we are going to Gladys house for Delwain bb shower. Next week is Junjie's place for Lucas bb shower. I super bo eng, haha.... Both are their second Prince. More bb for the lil Ps to see and love!

I took photos for the lil Ps everyday. I try my best to capture the both of them together. I also took video of them everyday, really hope to keep all these memories. Waiting for zhenyu to come back and show him the days he had missed out. Many movies waiting for you to come back and watch with me!

Javier's bb shower on sat/Hui En birthday party on sunday

2011-10-12T01:13:00.004+08:00

We had a packed program last weekend. Saturday we attended my best pal's second Prince Javier bb shower. Brought the lil Ps along, and they really enjoyed alot, especially Princeton boy. After an hour so, Paris went back for a nap, she still can't nap at a crowded place. Hubby brought her and my helper home then came back and joined us. It was a joyful event, people giving their blessing to baby Javier. He has got big eyes and is a tall baby, haha. Glad that my pal had did a good confinement this time round, and hope jingyang can be a gd and healthy baby.

Sunday we attended Jiamin's daughter 2yrs old birthday. They held a steamboat dinner, and it was a sumptuous one! The fishes were very fresh, and i like the curry alot! Princeton boy ate one big bowl of fish rice too. The place was crowded and hot.... bcoz of the steamboat, all of us were sweating. We took some photos, and Princeton boy was busy eating his fishball, doesn't want to take photos. Hubby got angry over this, as his son was not cooperating. He punished Tian by pulling him to the kitchen and threw away his fishball. Princeton cried and got very upset over it. I wasn't pleased of course:( Come on lah, he didn't do any big mistakes, he just didn't look at the camera that's all! Why make a big fuss?! In the end, Princeton mood was fouled, and he kept wanting me to carry. I was coaxing Paris at the same time, as she wanted me to carry her to zzz. In the end i got to pass her over to the maid, and my poor gal screamed badly:( Both the lil Ps are my superglue... A gd thing, maid still able to handle Paris, if not I'm doomed. Whenever Princeton got upset, he would want me to carry him... He felt ashamed to be punished outside, that's why he wanted to hide "inside" me.

I just felt hubby was too harsh. There's really no need to throw away his fishball and make him upset like that. Not as if he was throwing tantrums or he jump on the sofa, no manners etc. He doesn't want to look at the camera bcoz he wanted to eat his fishball! Please, our boy is not GOD, he cannot be perfect. Be thankful your son can sit still to have his meal, well mannered to call people, and can apologize when he is sorry. Don't take it for granted that all children have to be in this way. Be appreciative when our children are well behaved.

My poor boy is so upset the whole night. Just hope hubby won't take put too much stress on the children. I understand that we cannot spoilt the kids, as this daddy dislike toddlers being spoon feed and dislike children who are wild and stubborn. There was one time Princeton refused to put his shoes on the shoe rack and got caned. After which, Princeton always placed his shoes properly before he dashed to his playground. Yup, this i agreed with hubby that we gonna teach them the proper way. But the camera incident i felt it's too trivial. Most of the time Princeton will be cooperative to take photos, only that time bcoz he was eating his fav fishball that's y he doesn't want to take. Discuss and told zhenyu my point, and he promised next time he would not make a big hoo ha about small matters.

Hubby went for 10days sailing on Sunday midnight. I drove him to Changi Naval Base at 4am. The journey was really long.... and i almost dozed off! I'm struggling with my exams revision alone:( Zhenyu usually will revise with me, and helped me with my notes. Haiz.... felt so lonely lol. He will be back on the 20th, hopefully earlier:) We all missed you daddy!

Our first Family Trip

2011-10-08T00:27:00.001+08:00

This is our first family trip! I remembered last year, zhenyu and i brought Princeton boy to Malaysia. Paris was too young, 3months plus only, therefore we didn't bring her along. This is a cruise to Malacca and Port Klang. But we didn't get down for the shore excursion, stayed all the way onboard ship as there were quite a few places for the children to play.

Our first experience on a cruise with the children. Wow... indeed challenging! It's not easy really, but we felt the satisfaction and fulfillment:) There was an incident, Zhenyu was queuing to collect the boarding pass, the q was so so so long! Even though we are the Balcony Class, still very long! Can't imagine if we are at the stateroom class. The little Ps waited for half an hour at the waiting area. And they started to be cranky... the area is so crowded and stuffy... So i brought them to vivocity for a walk while hubby continue queueing. The tough part came.....:( I stomachache!!!!! At this point!!!! Princeton was eating fries at Burger King, and Paris was making noise as she was very tired, wanted to sleep already. My stomach was so so so in pain, going to POO ANYTIME!

Princeton asked me: mummy r u ok? Why your face like that? I was breathing so hard. Gosh.... Really bo bian, call hubby, asked him hurried over to rescue me! He dashed over in less than 5mins, and i quickly run to the nearest restroom (**''') Other than that, the rest still manageable.... Hubby said this 3d2n trip is even more xiong than his coming up 10 days sailing! heehee!!!

Thanks to the hardworking dad, who put in alot of effort these few days. I am proud to say, i got a rare husband who can do WONDERS! My credits ya.... haha. We kept encouraged each other that two of us can handle the both of them. No problem:) Indeed, we did it. Is just a method of time management and whether are we used to it. Zhenyu had promised a Farm stay at Australia next year! Kudos daddy!

Paris started drinking water from straw bottles, and milk from cups. She don't really fancy teats bottles. Eagered to see her first step to walk:) This trip had bonded the siblings one more level up. The whole cruise is filled up with indians and many foreigners. I guessed not many Sporeans.... The indians were so friendly and kept touching Paris's face. dot dot..... We counted, as many as 50 over people had 'sayang' Paris. Kept playing with her. Some mistaken her as a boy, even though i already dressed her up in hello kitty lol. Princeton was being carried by the indians too. They simply love kids.....

Nice experience i could say. With the lil Ps, its never too bored ^^ They kept us busy all day long. Glad to be back home! We missed ah ma.... and ah ma's homemade food, haha!

Paris down with cough and flu:(

2011-10-01T00:08:00.000+08:00

Last Sunday, Princeton was having slight cough and running nose. After having a dosage of medicine, he recovered the very next day. Unfortunately, these bugs had been transmitted to my Paris:( She started sneezing and coughing. The fever came along, 37.8. I didn't want to wait and observe, because i'm afraid its UTI again. Brought her to TMC the next morning.

The PD heard her cough and lungs, could tell straight that it wasn't UTI. The flu caused the fever. I wanted to make sure, therefore Paris did a urine test as well. Great, the PD was right, UTI negative. She suggested to rent the nebulizer machine home and let her inhale for 4 days. I agreed, because Paris had Bronchitis history, don't wanna take it lightly, if not her lungs might get infected again.

Paris was indeed my brave gal, she did not scream or whined like a baby. She was rather scared, but we assured her by holding her hand tightly. And kept telling her this can help her to recover. The siblings play and sleep together everyday, its rather difficult to separate them. Tian bound to go hug his sister, and xin sure will call out for her brother. Now, xin could call me, mama very clearly. Whenever she saw me, or wanted me to carry, she would call out MAMA loud and clear:) So, ah ma first, mummy second. haha... See next is daddy or korkor?

Hopefully Paris immune system can be stronger when she grow. Falling sick is inevitable, especially when there are more than one children. Just gonna make sure they had their fish oil and vit c daily.

Tmr is sat! Children's Day:) Happy childrens' day my lil Ps! Stay happy cheerful and most of all, be healthy.