My kid's childcare has a total of 3 cases now...
The 2 new cases was brought to my attention this afternoon. I was told that the sibling of a affected child came to school today and was sent home b'cos of suspected symptoms. This really pissed me off!
I have highlighted my concerns in the previous outbreak that siblings of affected should refrain from coming to school but the principal says that they cannot enforced such "rules" b'cos MCYS didn't say so...my god!!! They rather let the rest of the parents be kept in suspense wondering who will be affected next then enforce a school rule.
This school may be good but sometimes over "doing it". The parent of the affected child have commented that they have no choice but to send their other child to school and the school also accepts. Why couldn't they be more considerate to the rest of the children and parents. I really don't understand.
Anyway, I have told the school about my disappointment in them over the management of the HFMD. Though I don't think the school would do anything but I still think that I should let them know my views.
I have also conveyed my views to Mindchamps and I hope they would have a better management over such matters since their fees are 3 times much higher than my kid's current childcare....and they better be.....
Monday, December 29, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
K1 & N1
My kids are "promoted" to K1 & N1 today!
Wow.....I still can't imagine my baby-lish Clarence going to N1 and Chanel in K1. Time really flies and it's scary......
Wow.....I still can't imagine my baby-lish Clarence going to N1 and Chanel in K1. Time really flies and it's scary......
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
MindChamps (Tampines Point)
My kids will be going to Mindchamps Pre-school come Feb 09....
I attended the pre-school talk at Mindchamps this evening at their HQ at HDB Hub. Nice, clean environment, good facilities (the new school will have it's own outdoor playground) with impressive curriculum but the fee was pretty high. Considering the fact that we now have to spend about $2k (as compared to $750) every month just to send my 2 kids there......but my hubby insist that it's a good investment and he signed up immediately after the session!
.....goodness, so expensive! I was even reprimanded by my husband for using cost as a decision factor! ......sigh.....forget it. I will just have to cut down expenses on kids' clothing, toys and facial treatments.....
I attended the pre-school talk at Mindchamps this evening at their HQ at HDB Hub. Nice, clean environment, good facilities (the new school will have it's own outdoor playground) with impressive curriculum but the fee was pretty high. Considering the fact that we now have to spend about $2k (as compared to $750) every month just to send my 2 kids there......but my hubby insist that it's a good investment and he signed up immediately after the session!
.....goodness, so expensive! I was even reprimanded by my husband for using cost as a decision factor! ......sigh.....forget it. I will just have to cut down expenses on kids' clothing, toys and facial treatments.....
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Pinky Computer
Ho..ho..ho....I've finally bought a laptop for myself. Yes, finally a computer all for myself and it's pink!
The whole process only took 30 mins (browsing, getting opinions, deciding and payment). Guess this sets a new record for my shopping experience. Thanks to the sales who rushed to settle my payment and also my friend, who was with me, helped settle the "after-purchase" matter at vivo while I dashed off to pick my kids!
Hahaha...I'm just too happy....Cos besides getting a nice laptop, I didn't hear grumbles from my hubby but only "Oh so nice, mommy" from my girl :)
The whole process only took 30 mins (browsing, getting opinions, deciding and payment). Guess this sets a new record for my shopping experience. Thanks to the sales who rushed to settle my payment and also my friend, who was with me, helped settle the "after-purchase" matter at vivo while I dashed off to pick my kids!
Hahaha...I'm just too happy....Cos besides getting a nice laptop, I didn't hear grumbles from my hubby but only "Oh so nice, mommy" from my girl :)
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Booties
I've finally found the "right" pattern for the booties! After many attempts, I've finally completed a pair of booties...yeah!!! Hope this is good enough to be given as a gift ;PSo my next project would be another pair of booties for baby Russell. Hmm..mm...not sure if it's possible to knit a toy car to replace the flowers..... :)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Achievement
Clarence finally took a "major" step and went into the Tsunami Pool in Wild Wild Wet today!!! After strolling round WWW 4 times with Clarence on the stroller, I managed to get him to put his little feet in the pool. The process of coaxing him to go into the pool was very comical. Too bad I couldn't film it.
This is the 2nd time we went to WWW with him. I can still remember, previously, that he did not stop crying until I brought him to the eating area where he can no longer see the pool or hear the splashing sounds of water. So for today, I've already planned to have a stroll with him round WWW since I'm also forbidden to go into the pool for a week after my lasik.
Clarence cried the moment we stepped into WWW. He can recognise the place even though his last visit was in Oct 2007!!! I guess it must have been a really terrifying experience for him....
Anyway, after much hoaxing and coaxing, he finally took that "bold step" into the tsunami pool. It was an area where I had wanted him to start off because the water is "calmer" and there's no waterfall or splashing/dripping of water. He needed quite a fair bit of assurance from me that the pool is safe while he stands in the pool. This reminds me of what my friend told me - boys generally needs more attention and care and are more dependent in nature too. Girls, in contrast, are more independent and daring. This is really the case for my kids.
Chanel, though behaves like a princess, dares to try anything when she's at a young age. While my boyish Clarence, does not like the idea of trying. He needs lots of assurance and coaxing before he attempts something new. He is the type who prefers to monitor and assess first before he jumps in :)
I'm really glad that he finally enjoyed himself today....hope today's experience would "erase" whatever fear he has previously.....but come to think of it, seems more like my achievement than his...hahaha... ;P
This is the 2nd time we went to WWW with him. I can still remember, previously, that he did not stop crying until I brought him to the eating area where he can no longer see the pool or hear the splashing sounds of water. So for today, I've already planned to have a stroll with him round WWW since I'm also forbidden to go into the pool for a week after my lasik.
Clarence cried the moment we stepped into WWW. He can recognise the place even though his last visit was in Oct 2007!!! I guess it must have been a really terrifying experience for him....
Anyway, after much hoaxing and coaxing, he finally took that "bold step" into the tsunami pool. It was an area where I had wanted him to start off because the water is "calmer" and there's no waterfall or splashing/dripping of water. He needed quite a fair bit of assurance from me that the pool is safe while he stands in the pool. This reminds me of what my friend told me - boys generally needs more attention and care and are more dependent in nature too. Girls, in contrast, are more independent and daring. This is really the case for my kids.
Chanel, though behaves like a princess, dares to try anything when she's at a young age. While my boyish Clarence, does not like the idea of trying. He needs lots of assurance and coaxing before he attempts something new. He is the type who prefers to monitor and assess first before he jumps in :)
I'm really glad that he finally enjoyed himself today....hope today's experience would "erase" whatever fear he has previously.....but come to think of it, seems more like my achievement than his...hahaha... ;P
Thursday, November 27, 2008
All Clear
I went for my 1st review today and the doctor commented that my eyes healed very very well. (Whew!) Now, instead of the hourly eye drop, I've been "promoted" to the 3-hrly routine :)
I was also given an optional 1 week review (if nothing goes wrong, can skip the review) and a final review a month later. Thereafter, I should be able to go swimming. So for now, no jogging or physical activites for the next 1 week.
....as I was on my way home....I have this weird feeling....I have been in specs and lens for more than 20 years and suddenly I'm walking on the road without any! Wonder how long can this perfect eyesight last before my 老花眼 sets in :)
Still can't believe that I'm having perfect eyesight....I can really say bye-bye to my glasses and lenses liao.....wow.....hahaha....
I was also given an optional 1 week review (if nothing goes wrong, can skip the review) and a final review a month later. Thereafter, I should be able to go swimming. So for now, no jogging or physical activites for the next 1 week.
....as I was on my way home....I have this weird feeling....I have been in specs and lens for more than 20 years and suddenly I'm walking on the road without any! Wonder how long can this perfect eyesight last before my 老花眼 sets in :)
Still can't believe that I'm having perfect eyesight....I can really say bye-bye to my glasses and lenses liao.....wow.....hahaha....
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The "Judgement" Day
I had my lasik done on 26 Nov 08 and had opted for the Intralase technique (i.e. blade-free). Can't imagine having a knife on my eyes! All-in-all, I paid $3.7k for the whole surgery including 3 after-ops review and medication.
While waiting for my turn, though feeling scared, it's quite amazing to see patients after patients going into the surgery room with glasses and leaving the clinic wearing sunglasses.....they have all gone through lasik!
When it was finally my turn, I was brought to a room where the medical staff explained the medication to be taken after the lasik. I was then led to another room where the staff dripped 3 different eye drops: antibiotics and to numb my eyes. While waiting, I kept thinking if the medication has taken effect and if my eyes are already numbed....also I could hear wielding-like sounds and heard converstaions between the doc and his patient. Within minutes, his lasik is done!
Next, I could hear hear the patient talking and walking passed my room, then, the doc popped in and talked to me. He assured me that everything would be ok. He told me that there are 2 steps in the procedure: First, is to "slice" the top layer of my cornea (both L & R side); then secondly, the lasik will remove (think it's burning cos I can smell smoke) some layers to flatten my corneas.
I was then led to the ops room. It is a cold room of 20 deg celcius. As I lay on the bed, the staff adjusted my head and made sure I fit well into the head rest. That is to prevent me from moving. Next the doc started the process by placing a round thing (something like manifying glass without the glass) over my right eye. Probably to "pop"my eyes? Solunds scary but no pain but just some pressure. Then the bed turned and I was under a huge equipment. All I have to do is to look at a red light. Anyway, without my glasses, I can't see any thing, even the red light is blur! Didn't feel anything or hear anthing during the process. Just the heard the doc says, "good, well done". Then the bed was turned back to the same place. The round thing was removed and placed over my left eye. The same process was repeated for my left eye.
Next, the doc started taping my right eye and asked me to focus on a red light again. (I think) He then flipped my top cornea layer, as the red dot became even blurer, and the lasik starts. I could hear wielding sound and smelt smoke. The process probably took about 1-2 mins. After that, the cornea flap was placed back (the red dots looks clearer) and lots of eye drops was applied. I could see a brush brushing across my eyes!
The same process was repeated for my left eye and then it was done! The staff then helped me up and, WOW, I could see the doc and the staff quite well!!! Amazing!!! Vision is clear except that it's quite hazy...like walking in between clouds. The doc explains that it's because of the "halo" effect.
The process is really very fast. I had my appointment at 1230 hrs and I was discharge at 1415 hrs!
My eyes started to tear and sore 20 mins after the numbness medication wears off. I can't really open my eyes and was "crying" for about 5 hours. The only thing I could do is to lay on bed, forcing myself to open my eyes to drip the eye drops every hour. The soreness finally went off around 2030 hrs.
I was really very glad that my hubby supported my decision by sending and fetching me after the surgery. He took care of the kids that night and kept telling the kids that mommy needs to sleep, don't disturb, etc..... :)
While waiting for my turn, though feeling scared, it's quite amazing to see patients after patients going into the surgery room with glasses and leaving the clinic wearing sunglasses.....they have all gone through lasik!
When it was finally my turn, I was brought to a room where the medical staff explained the medication to be taken after the lasik. I was then led to another room where the staff dripped 3 different eye drops: antibiotics and to numb my eyes. While waiting, I kept thinking if the medication has taken effect and if my eyes are already numbed....also I could hear wielding-like sounds and heard converstaions between the doc and his patient. Within minutes, his lasik is done!
Next, I could hear hear the patient talking and walking passed my room, then, the doc popped in and talked to me. He assured me that everything would be ok. He told me that there are 2 steps in the procedure: First, is to "slice" the top layer of my cornea (both L & R side); then secondly, the lasik will remove (think it's burning cos I can smell smoke) some layers to flatten my corneas.
I was then led to the ops room. It is a cold room of 20 deg celcius. As I lay on the bed, the staff adjusted my head and made sure I fit well into the head rest. That is to prevent me from moving. Next the doc started the process by placing a round thing (something like manifying glass without the glass) over my right eye. Probably to "pop"my eyes? Solunds scary but no pain but just some pressure. Then the bed turned and I was under a huge equipment. All I have to do is to look at a red light. Anyway, without my glasses, I can't see any thing, even the red light is blur! Didn't feel anything or hear anthing during the process. Just the heard the doc says, "good, well done". Then the bed was turned back to the same place. The round thing was removed and placed over my left eye. The same process was repeated for my left eye.
Next, the doc started taping my right eye and asked me to focus on a red light again. (I think) He then flipped my top cornea layer, as the red dot became even blurer, and the lasik starts. I could hear wielding sound and smelt smoke. The process probably took about 1-2 mins. After that, the cornea flap was placed back (the red dots looks clearer) and lots of eye drops was applied. I could see a brush brushing across my eyes!
The same process was repeated for my left eye and then it was done! The staff then helped me up and, WOW, I could see the doc and the staff quite well!!! Amazing!!! Vision is clear except that it's quite hazy...like walking in between clouds. The doc explains that it's because of the "halo" effect.
The process is really very fast. I had my appointment at 1230 hrs and I was discharge at 1415 hrs!
My eyes started to tear and sore 20 mins after the numbness medication wears off. I can't really open my eyes and was "crying" for about 5 hours. The only thing I could do is to lay on bed, forcing myself to open my eyes to drip the eye drops every hour. The soreness finally went off around 2030 hrs.
I was really very glad that my hubby supported my decision by sending and fetching me after the surgery. He took care of the kids that night and kept telling the kids that mommy needs to sleep, don't disturb, etc..... :)
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Lasik
The word "lasik" sounds scary to me. I have been toying with the idea of going for lasik for years but it's always my fear who won the battle.
Last Sunday, when I went to stock up my softlens dailies, the optician checked my eyes and commented that my eyes are very stressed due to my long-wearing of soft lens. I wore them between 12 - 16 hrs everyday, 7 days a week. So not so healthy for my eyes.
I remembered that I got the same comment last year when I went to make a new pair of spectacles at another optical shop.
The word "lasik" popped up in my mind again. I finally decided to go for an eye evaluation...
The results showed that my cornea thickness is normal (>500 microns), degree is considered relatively high (625 & 725) and a slightly bigger pupil (7.0 mm). The doctor explained that though my degree is considered relatively high (very high ones are those more than 1000) but I have good cornea thickness. The only thing is that I may experience halo after lasik when looking at lights because of my pupil diameter and high degree but that effect is only temporary. He says after removing a thin layer of my cornea to correct my vision, i still have "enough thickness" for a normal cornea. He also assured that I have 98% chance of having a perfect eyesight. He emphasized that after care is very important and I must follow very strictly. He hopes I won't be the one to break his clean record :D
Last Sunday, when I went to stock up my softlens dailies, the optician checked my eyes and commented that my eyes are very stressed due to my long-wearing of soft lens. I wore them between 12 - 16 hrs everyday, 7 days a week. So not so healthy for my eyes.
I remembered that I got the same comment last year when I went to make a new pair of spectacles at another optical shop.
The word "lasik" popped up in my mind again. I finally decided to go for an eye evaluation...
The results showed that my cornea thickness is normal (>500 microns), degree is considered relatively high (625 & 725) and a slightly bigger pupil (7.0 mm). The doctor explained that though my degree is considered relatively high (very high ones are those more than 1000) but I have good cornea thickness. The only thing is that I may experience halo after lasik when looking at lights because of my pupil diameter and high degree but that effect is only temporary. He says after removing a thin layer of my cornea to correct my vision, i still have "enough thickness" for a normal cornea. He also assured that I have 98% chance of having a perfect eyesight. He emphasized that after care is very important and I must follow very strictly. He hopes I won't be the one to break his clean record :D
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Black Toe again
I got a scare yesterday when Clarence's Teacher called to say he was very quiet in class, sitting in a corner reading books, when he woke up from his nap, he was very cranky and kept crying and lips a little purple......
I rushed back to realised that he is probably in pain because of his black toe. According to my hubby, he played with one of the speakers and accidentally dropped on his toe (ouch!). He is probably feeling the pain as when I saw him around 4pm, his toe is still red and swollen.
This is the 3RD TIME he got his toes black! Wonder when will he ever learn his lesson....
He is also having diarrhoea yesterday. Not sure if that is one of the reason why he was very quiet in class...anyway, it's a "happy-ending" to this episode, at least to me.....
I rushed back to realised that he is probably in pain because of his black toe. According to my hubby, he played with one of the speakers and accidentally dropped on his toe (ouch!). He is probably feeling the pain as when I saw him around 4pm, his toe is still red and swollen.
This is the 3RD TIME he got his toes black! Wonder when will he ever learn his lesson....
He is also having diarrhoea yesterday. Not sure if that is one of the reason why he was very quiet in class...anyway, it's a "happy-ending" to this episode, at least to me..... His daddy brought him to KKH today and he came back with a big bandage that looks scary.
From this incident, Clarence learnt a new term...."big Toe".... :)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Prospect Son-in-law?
Chanel: Mommy, you know, Colin very naughty.
Mommy: Why is Colin naughty?
Chanel: He didn't listen to teacher and when we queue up, he jump queue.
Mommy: So what happen then?
Chanel: Then I suddenly come out and just scold him. I told him I don't friend him any more because he naughty and I will not marry him?
Mommy: ??? Marry him? Then who you want to marry?
Chanel: Yes, I want to marry Caden. Because Caden not naughty.
Mommy: Did Caden say he wants to marry you too?
Chanel: Yes!
Oh dear....it's finally my turn now to hear such things from my 4-yr old. Something I used to hear it from my friends. Soon I'll have to talk about the birds and the bees? Oh dear....too soon..too soon....
Mommy: Why is Colin naughty?
Chanel: He didn't listen to teacher and when we queue up, he jump queue.
Mommy: So what happen then?
Chanel: Then I suddenly come out and just scold him. I told him I don't friend him any more because he naughty and I will not marry him?
Mommy: ??? Marry him? Then who you want to marry?
Chanel: Yes, I want to marry Caden. Because Caden not naughty.
Mommy: Did Caden say he wants to marry you too?
Chanel: Yes!
Oh dear....it's finally my turn now to hear such things from my 4-yr old. Something I used to hear it from my friends. Soon I'll have to talk about the birds and the bees? Oh dear....too soon..too soon....
Friday, November 14, 2008
St. Nicholas Alumni
I've applied to join St. Nics Alumni for the sake of my daughter.
Come to think of it, I'm really kiasu. Though I've already got confirmation that Chanel will be able to enrol for Pri 1 under Phase 2A2, yet I'm still worried that she can't get in. With the Alumini status, she will be in the Phase 2A1 during the enrolment excercise in 2011. Should be quite safe then :)
Anyway, my hubby says that the $300 joining fees is far more cheaper than others who shifted their house in order to get their kids into this school.
So now that Chanel's school is confirmed, I have to start worrying about Clarence's....no school in mind yet since his daddy's school no longer exist....
Come to think of it, I'm really kiasu. Though I've already got confirmation that Chanel will be able to enrol for Pri 1 under Phase 2A2, yet I'm still worried that she can't get in. With the Alumini status, she will be in the Phase 2A1 during the enrolment excercise in 2011. Should be quite safe then :)
Anyway, my hubby says that the $300 joining fees is far more cheaper than others who shifted their house in order to get their kids into this school.
So now that Chanel's school is confirmed, I have to start worrying about Clarence's....no school in mind yet since his daddy's school no longer exist....
Thursday, November 13, 2008
My 1st Project
I'm recently going crazy over knitting. A hobby I have "forsake" for 10 years.It was "rekindled" by 2 of my friends who will be giving birth soon. I was thinking hard about what what gifts to give them an then decided to try knitting a bootie for them.
Of course my first attempt failed ;( .... so I decided to do something else to boost up my confident and completed my 1st project :D
It took me 3 weeks (actual effort is about a week) to conceptualise and knit.
Now, I'll try the bootie again and hope I'll succeed this time.
Candlelight Dinner?
This is my wedding anniversary dinner after 8 yrs of marriage.....well, with 2 kids, at least I still get a steak. Just that the steak comes in a paperbox with fries underneath the steak and coleslaw everywhere and no candlelight.
But, come to think of it, I have never been to any candlelight dinner before, so what am I complaining? Or am I complaining?
Anyway, we DID have a different dinner....no rice or soup.....hahaha...... :P
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Happy Wedding Anniversary.....to my Hubby & myself
Oh! Today is my 8th Wedding Anniversary and I forgot to cook dinner for my family!!!
My hubby may take that as a hint for eating out but I never never ever thought of that. I really forgot to cook. I swear!......but if he insist, I would not object. Hahaha...
My hubby may take that as a hint for eating out but I never never ever thought of that. I really forgot to cook. I swear!......but if he insist, I would not object. Hahaha...
Monday, November 10, 2008
Funny Conversation
It happened last night while we are heading home in the car.....
Chanel: Mommy, can we go to sentosa when my school close. I not scared of sharks anymore.
Daddy: Are you sure you are not scared anymore?
Chanel: Ya...last time my teacher bring us to the underwater world, I saw many sharks. Got normal sharks and sword shark.
Daddy: Normal sharks?....and what shark? saw shark?
Chanel: SWORD shark. Saw one. Very long mouth.
Daddy: Oh, saw-tooth shark?
Chanel: Daddy, no, only one shark.
Chanel: Mommy, can we go to sentosa when my school close. I not scared of sharks anymore.
Daddy: Are you sure you are not scared anymore?
Chanel: Ya...last time my teacher bring us to the underwater world, I saw many sharks. Got normal sharks and sword shark.
Daddy: Normal sharks?....and what shark? saw shark?
Chanel: SWORD shark. Saw one. Very long mouth.
Daddy: Oh, saw-tooth shark?
Chanel: Daddy, no, only one shark.
"Axe-ci"
Clarence can read!!!! He can read!
Two weeks ago, while he was watching his favourite Disney channel, he saw a small little yellow car on the screen and he shouted "axe-ci, axe-ci". At first I didn't bother about it. When he said "axe-ci, axe-ci" again, I looked up to realised that the car actually has the word "Taxi" on it.
Did he really read that word? Or by coincidence that he thinks all taxis are yellow in colour?
I finally got my chance to test his "ability" when we went to the library last friday. I found a book on transportation and saw a yellow taxi in the book. So I asked Clarence what that is, he replied, "car, car". When I go on and pointed to the word under that taxi, he said "axe-ci"!
OMG, I nearly wanted to scream...(I know I'm a little over exaggerated lah...) but I was really very very excited that I kept telling my husband about his little "achievement". But on the other hand, maybe that is the only word he knows.
But who cares, at least he recoginise that word, right?
Two weeks ago, while he was watching his favourite Disney channel, he saw a small little yellow car on the screen and he shouted "axe-ci, axe-ci". At first I didn't bother about it. When he said "axe-ci, axe-ci" again, I looked up to realised that the car actually has the word "Taxi" on it.
Did he really read that word? Or by coincidence that he thinks all taxis are yellow in colour?
I finally got my chance to test his "ability" when we went to the library last friday. I found a book on transportation and saw a yellow taxi in the book. So I asked Clarence what that is, he replied, "car, car". When I go on and pointed to the word under that taxi, he said "axe-ci"!
OMG, I nearly wanted to scream...(I know I'm a little over exaggerated lah...) but I was really very very excited that I kept telling my husband about his little "achievement". But on the other hand, maybe that is the only word he knows.
But who cares, at least he recoginise that word, right?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Mixed Feelings
Today's a tiring day....Chanel's principal called to say that she is having high fever with ulcers in her mouth. I have to rush to fetch her back all the way from my office.....a long 1 hour journey....
Though it's the usual distance but when you are in the "rushing" mode, 1 hour is like 10 hours!
She is currently under observation till another medical review on Sat....sigh....If it's HFMD again, then it's her 3rd within this year.
As for the good feeling, it's Clarence. I think I am slowly figuring out what he is saying. He said a sentence that sounds like "I like soup" when he is drinking the soup. I know he loves soup. He can forgo his dinner for 10 bowls of soup. I hope I did not hear wrongly. From now on, I will listen very very hard every time he speaks. Looking forward to hearing him speak in some understandable language. 
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Melbourne Holiday
Mission accopmlished!This is the first thing on my mind when we arrived Changi Airport at 2125hrs yesterday. It's definitely a fantastic trip for the kids but a tiring one for me and my hubby.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Stress again......
Have been sleeping lesser for the past 2 weeks. I can sleep at 2 am and wake up at 6 am without the help of an alarm clock. Frens says that b'cos I have too many things in my mind.
Though tiring, it's also very rewarding when I saw that my 2 kids beaming at the special cake their mommy got for their birthday party (thanks to Yin Wei who introduced me to this website - http://www.cupcakedivinity.blogspot.com/)
Yah....true....I have been planning a birthday party for both my kids and also running around buying things for the Melbourne trip. All these, to my hubby, are unnecessary and probably this makes me even more stress as I am the only one doing all the planning and executing it. There's always something I thought I have missed out.....sigh....
Though tiring, it's also very rewarding when I saw that my 2 kids beaming at the special cake their mommy got for their birthday party (thanks to Yin Wei who introduced me to this website - http://www.cupcakedivinity.blogspot.com/)The kids love it. Chanel kept saying she is that princess while Clarence pointed to the cupcakes and kept saying,"car, car" :)
Good thing the cakes tasted nice too.
Tomorrow we will be celebrating my kids birthday in school (it's Chanel's actual birthday) and then we will be flying to Melbourne (finally) at nite. Chanel's been very excited since this morning, kept asking if tomorrow is her birthday. When I answered "yes", she'll be shouting, "yeah, we are going to australia"....hahaha... cute girl.
Now I just hope I've got everything packed and enough warm clothing for the kids. Though a little "scared" as I can't predict how my son would behave over there but still look forward to the trip. It's a trip I have been thinking of - bringing them to see penguins, letting them run in the big garden in such nice weather, taking trams ride, etc....Oh....really counting down now....
Monday, August 18, 2008
Counting Down
Counting down now.....Can't believe that I'm really going to Melbourne....
After all the planning, researching, comparing and argueing, my family has finally decided to go ahead to Melbourne while my bro and my parents will fly to Hokkaido. Though very disappointed with the final outcome (my first attempt of going overseas with everyone failed) but probably that's the best arrangement. We had different agenda in our mind.
It's also a good thing that I had waited to book my holidays during the NATAS fair as I really got myself a good deal: flying SQ (though nite flight), staying 6N in a 2-bedroom deluxe apartment right in the middle of Melbourne City, taxes, insurance and airport transfer, all under $7.5k for my family. Wow....that's a lot of saving as compared to $13k if I were to go Hokkaido with my bro....
The devil side of me kept telling my parents and bro how much I had saved if I am to go to Hokkaido. Think I just wanted to prove my brother wrong about his theory and calculation which says that both trip cost about the same. But the angel side of me felt very happy for my mom as she has always wanted to go on a trip with her son but never has the chance. My bro, so far, has not ask them along for any overseas trip he is going. So this would definitely be a very happy memory for my mom.
I'll make sure that I will pay my parents a visit the week they come back from the trip, so as to listen to all the wonderful times she had in Hokkaido :)
Anyway, it's probably really a good "ending" to this whole series of holidaying together thing. Though I still feel it's a little pity....almost able to fly together....
Well, maybe next time, when 我的皮又痒了, I'll plan another trip with my bro. Hahaha....
After all the planning, researching, comparing and argueing, my family has finally decided to go ahead to Melbourne while my bro and my parents will fly to Hokkaido. Though very disappointed with the final outcome (my first attempt of going overseas with everyone failed) but probably that's the best arrangement. We had different agenda in our mind.
It's also a good thing that I had waited to book my holidays during the NATAS fair as I really got myself a good deal: flying SQ (though nite flight), staying 6N in a 2-bedroom deluxe apartment right in the middle of Melbourne City, taxes, insurance and airport transfer, all under $7.5k for my family. Wow....that's a lot of saving as compared to $13k if I were to go Hokkaido with my bro....
The devil side of me kept telling my parents and bro how much I had saved if I am to go to Hokkaido. Think I just wanted to prove my brother wrong about his theory and calculation which says that both trip cost about the same. But the angel side of me felt very happy for my mom as she has always wanted to go on a trip with her son but never has the chance. My bro, so far, has not ask them along for any overseas trip he is going. So this would definitely be a very happy memory for my mom.
I'll make sure that I will pay my parents a visit the week they come back from the trip, so as to listen to all the wonderful times she had in Hokkaido :)
Anyway, it's probably really a good "ending" to this whole series of holidaying together thing. Though I still feel it's a little pity....almost able to fly together....
Well, maybe next time, when 我的皮又痒了, I'll plan another trip with my bro. Hahaha....
Sunday, August 10, 2008
He finally call me.....
Clarence has never never called me or his daddy, though he would call everyone else, even cats and dogs.
Thot he might call me again later in the day but then.....sigh...that is the one and only time he called.
Well, it's ok, Clarence. Mommy can wait. Hope it won't be too long
though....heh..heh..
Monday, July 28, 2008
Stress....
Never thought that planning a fun filled holiday in Melbourne with my whole family can be so stressful. First, I need to convince my Brother's family that we do not want to travel and stay in different hotels everyday as it will be a hassle to pack and unpack everyday, especially we are going to have 4 little kids with us.
Next I have to satisfy my my brother's family by finding a good and cheap package to Melbourne. Then came the news from my hubby that he might be changing job and hence may have to bring forward the holidays....that means I have to get my brother's 'approval' on the new dates.
Then after realising that travelling to Aussie is quite expensive this year, my brother suggested switching to Hokkaido. Then, I have to get my hubby's agreement. Then came the final blow.....$2.1K for my little 2-yr old boy for that Japan trip!!!! Of course my hubby jumped. No way he (and myself) is going with that price....
Now back to square 1, I have to re-search for the best deals in Melbourne!
Think this time, I'm going to lay out all the possible trips we can take and the price and get all to decide where they want to go! Sometimes I really felt like giving up, just pack and go on my own....but then.....my kids will not be able to travel witrh their cousins and probably, the holidays would not be as much fun.
Stress.....
Next I have to satisfy my my brother's family by finding a good and cheap package to Melbourne. Then came the news from my hubby that he might be changing job and hence may have to bring forward the holidays....that means I have to get my brother's 'approval' on the new dates.
Then after realising that travelling to Aussie is quite expensive this year, my brother suggested switching to Hokkaido. Then, I have to get my hubby's agreement. Then came the final blow.....$2.1K for my little 2-yr old boy for that Japan trip!!!! Of course my hubby jumped. No way he (and myself) is going with that price....
Now back to square 1, I have to re-search for the best deals in Melbourne!
Think this time, I'm going to lay out all the possible trips we can take and the price and get all to decide where they want to go! Sometimes I really felt like giving up, just pack and go on my own....but then.....my kids will not be able to travel witrh their cousins and probably, the holidays would not be as much fun.
Stress.....
Friday, July 25, 2008
So Sad.....
Today is my last day of working from home.....
After working 8 days at home, I felt even stronger towards realising my dream, i.e. working from home. Be it continue working in my company or start a home business. This is really what I want.
Now...I'm hoping that the Govt can quickly finalise and announce about their plans on work-life balance especially for working mothers. Then, I can start to "hint" and hopefully "stress" my bosses on the work-from-home scheme. A scheme they had beautifully worded and uploaded in the intranet but few dare to even take a peek.
So...I'm now waiting patiently and stepping a tiny step at time to slowly walk towards my goal :)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
My Little Artist
I have been buying lots of colouring tools for my kids, hoping they would love drawing. Not sure if that is called "placing expectation" but I really hope they can find some enjoyment in arts. Seems like it doesn't work on Chanel as she doesn't have the patience to complete any task except watching TV.
A little disappointed though, as I have many ideas about doing handicrafts with her....well probably can try it on Clarence instead. Heh...
Introducing my little angels (or rascals??)
This is my little girl, Chanel, at 2 mths old in 2004....B'cos of her, I lost interest in many many things. My only hobby seems to be HER. Anything about HER.
This is my little boy, Clarence, at 1 mth old in 2006....B'cos of him, I lost my time. I never have time to do anything except slaving after HIM & HER...
Though I lost something when they arrived but life seems to be much more fulfilling than ever. Strange...but it's true. Till today, I enjoy every moment of my precious time with them. Guess this is call motherhood.
This is my little boy, Clarence, at 1 mth old in 2006....B'cos of him, I lost my time. I never have time to do anything except slaving after HIM & HER... Though I lost something when they arrived but life seems to be much more fulfilling than ever. Strange...but it's true. Till today, I enjoy every moment of my precious time with them. Guess this is call motherhood.The site is finally up!
Whew....have finally got it up, after many hours of scratching my head how to get it started. 
Well, I still have alot to to figure out especially on the layouts.
At least got the header in now :)
Well, I still have alot to to figure out especially on the layouts.At least got the header in now :)
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