Our princess is turning 4 this May! We wouldn’t be throwing a birthday party but the Mummy is already thinking about the different mini celebrations with the different group of people. Exciting!
Excitement bubbles filled my head as the date draws nearer and I am all geared to celebrate her birthday in school. I assumed that she will be as excited as I am about the school celebration. Well, I am escalated at the thought so she must be as well, right? Which kid doesn’t like to have his/ her birthday celebrated?
I was trying to get down to organizing the celebration, looking out for goody bags, cakes and all, reminiscing about how her happy she was when we went to her school to celebrate her 3rd birthday. Lalalalala… I was on cloud 9 until my baby girl threw me the bomb. Nope, she doesn’t want mummy to celebrate for her in school!!!!! What????? It can’t be, I must be hard of hearing. I must have misunderstood her. Or maybe I didn’t get my point clearly across to her. So, I asked her on 2 other occasions and she gave me the same “no”... and I can hear it echoing in my head. Boo! She only wanted the cupcakes and goody bags, mummy is in excess and can be done without. -.o” Daddy Lim has to rub salt on my wound, teasing me that I must be an embarrassment to Lil Shauna. NOOOOOO!!!!! My baby girl is 4, not 14. She loves me to bits. She adores me. Pui!
To make sure that she’s firm, I asked her a final time. She’s such a nice girl and finally agreed to let mummy celebrates her birthday for her in school. I bet she can see my broken heart and hear the thud when the broken pieces fell onto the floor. But she still opted for the goody bags and cupcakes (without mummy) when given a choice. So it shall be. There will be no mummy. *sulk*
We don’t know why she wanted no celebration. She couldn’t tell us a reason but agreed when we suggested if it is bcos none of her classmate celebrated their birthday in school. I called up the school to ask about the make-up of the class and the administrator (or maybe it was the teacher that I spoke to) commented that Lil Shauna is generally shy and maybe that was why. She also agreed that there was no birthday celebration thus far for her class.
It is ok.. breathe… we will have plenty of opportunities in the future. We can have other celebrations outside of school. Breathe…
Mummy Lim
Friday, April 27, 2012
Growing Up
My little girl is growing up.
Incident 1
When Lil Shauna is much younger, she will tell us that she has a tail, just like her soft toy Mike the Mickey. When asked where her tail is, she would gamely point to the invisible tail on her backside. It was so cute.
Few nights ago, we were playing pretend with her soft toys including Mike and Lil Shauna mischievously tied a ring to Mike’s tail. We haven’t asked Lil Shauna about her “tail” for a long time. We asked her and she told us that she has no tail. We reminded her that she would tell us about her tail when she was little. She paused. So we suggested that maybe her tail has dropped off now that she has grown up. She thought about it and replied, “yes, no more glue already”. J
Incident 2
Lil Shauna is very into make-up now. She loves to put on blusher, glitter and lip gloss and will frequently request to do so before we go out during the weekends, sometimes even to her phonics class.
Last Sunday, Teacher Rebecca was sharing how Lil Shauna will chat with Gracie (her friend) about the make-up that she has! Teacher Rebecca was teasing that Lil Shauna can go on about make-up the entire lesson if she’s not stop. Errrr… *nervous laugh*
Mummy Lim
Incident 1
When Lil Shauna is much younger, she will tell us that she has a tail, just like her soft toy Mike the Mickey. When asked where her tail is, she would gamely point to the invisible tail on her backside. It was so cute.
Few nights ago, we were playing pretend with her soft toys including Mike and Lil Shauna mischievously tied a ring to Mike’s tail. We haven’t asked Lil Shauna about her “tail” for a long time. We asked her and she told us that she has no tail. We reminded her that she would tell us about her tail when she was little. She paused. So we suggested that maybe her tail has dropped off now that she has grown up. She thought about it and replied, “yes, no more glue already”. J
Incident 2
Lil Shauna is very into make-up now. She loves to put on blusher, glitter and lip gloss and will frequently request to do so before we go out during the weekends, sometimes even to her phonics class.
Last Sunday, Teacher Rebecca was sharing how Lil Shauna will chat with Gracie (her friend) about the make-up that she has! Teacher Rebecca was teasing that Lil Shauna can go on about make-up the entire lesson if she’s not stop. Errrr… *nervous laugh*
Mummy Lim
Friday, April 20, 2012
Happy Birthday to Me!
I am 33 years old. Well, I feel about the same. There was no grand celebration, but I asked for a birthday card from Lil Shauna, who enthusiastically worked on one. She is very into cards and drawings for Daddy Lim or me now.
She asked for help to fold the drawing paper into half and started drawing what she wanted as hearts. Then she went on to a big birthday cake and asked me how old I am. I told her 33 and she needed help with that “big” number. I told her to write “3”, which she proceed to draw 3 candles and another “3” and she added 3 more candles. Then she counted the candles and proudly proclaimed that Mummy is 6 years old. Lol.
Thereafter, she added us into the picture, standing at both sides of the big cake. She was standing beside Daddy Lim and I was carrying Lil Isaac, standing at the other side of the cake. She went on to colour the picture and I took the opportunity for her to practice her writing.
Lil Shauna is very proud of her card. I am too of her. She went around showing off her card. J
Birthday somehow seems less important as we busied with life. I asked Daddy Lim for my bday present and he reminded me about my udivine. Chey! On Monday, Lil Shauna decorated my birthday cake. She was happier than I was about the cake. She had been asking to do this cake decoration thing. The kids enjoyed candle blowing very much. Lil Isaac saw jiejie blowing out the candle and tried to imitate too. However, it does look more like him trying to put out the flame using his saliva. Yes, imagine the amount of his saliva on the cake and it was Lil Shauna was eventually blown out the candle and added her share of saliva too.
Happy Birthday to Me!
Mummy Lim
She asked for help to fold the drawing paper into half and started drawing what she wanted as hearts. Then she went on to a big birthday cake and asked me how old I am. I told her 33 and she needed help with that “big” number. I told her to write “3”, which she proceed to draw 3 candles and another “3” and she added 3 more candles. Then she counted the candles and proudly proclaimed that Mummy is 6 years old. Lol.
Thereafter, she added us into the picture, standing at both sides of the big cake. She was standing beside Daddy Lim and I was carrying Lil Isaac, standing at the other side of the cake. She went on to colour the picture and I took the opportunity for her to practice her writing.
Lil Shauna is very proud of her card. I am too of her. She went around showing off her card. J
Birthday somehow seems less important as we busied with life. I asked Daddy Lim for my bday present and he reminded me about my udivine. Chey! On Monday, Lil Shauna decorated my birthday cake. She was happier than I was about the cake. She had been asking to do this cake decoration thing. The kids enjoyed candle blowing very much. Lil Isaac saw jiejie blowing out the candle and tried to imitate too. However, it does look more like him trying to put out the flame using his saliva. Yes, imagine the amount of his saliva on the cake and it was Lil Shauna was eventually blown out the candle and added her share of saliva too.
Happy Birthday to Me!
Mummy Lim
Sunday, April 15, 2012
To the Hairdresser
Lil Isaac hates to have his hair cut. He cried bloody murder during the last 2 occasions. Sadly, hair grows and boys have short hair. It is time to go to the hairdresser again.
As expected, he was very upset to have his hair cut. It didn't help that jiejie was in a midst of a tantrum. Lil Isaac screamed and struggled and cried bloody murder. He particularly hates the electrical razor and wasn't happy even when the hairdresser changed to only using scissor. It was fortunately that the salon was empty and the other lady hairdresser helped to distract Lil Isaac with sweets.
The eventual result wasn't fantastic but at least it can last us for a while. Hmmm.. Looks like mummy should go pick up hairdressing skills too. Save us some money and more importantly, some heartache. Lol.
Mummy Lim
As expected, he was very upset to have his hair cut. It didn't help that jiejie was in a midst of a tantrum. Lil Isaac screamed and struggled and cried bloody murder. He particularly hates the electrical razor and wasn't happy even when the hairdresser changed to only using scissor. It was fortunately that the salon was empty and the other lady hairdresser helped to distract Lil Isaac with sweets.
The eventual result wasn't fantastic but at least it can last us for a while. Hmmm.. Looks like mummy should go pick up hairdressing skills too. Save us some money and more importantly, some heartache. Lol.
Mummy Lim
To the Dentist
I first visited the dentist when I was in Primary one. The dentist was really fierce and kept insisting that I opened my mouth though I was already at my widest. Two or more of my molars were decayed and I remembered having them plucked out with jabs and then biting on bloody cotton wood after that. I fear the dentist thereafter. I still get that same anxiety now at the thought of going to the dentist. Which reminds me, the last visit to the dentist was years ago and I think I have a cavity. It sometimes hurt when I bite. Kill me.
I saw this little black spot on one of Lil Shauna's molar a few months back. I suspect that it is a cavity. I had been telling myself to bring her to a dentist but didn't get down to doing it. Then I saw the spot grew. Sick!
After searching online, I decided to bring her to a child dentist at GPA dental. I wanted her first dental experience to be good. I know it wouldn't be cheap.
We were early and the dentist happened to be free. We spent a little time waiting at the kids' corner before the dentist came for Lil Shauna. She was brought to the room with Daddy Lim. I was too anxious to accompany her despite not being me having to sit on the dentist chair. But I popped in every now and then to encourage her.
It was a typical dentist room and chair just that she was given a princess pillow to hug, she gets to watch High 5 and given a pair of pink glasses to protect her eyes from the spot light. The dentist was really friendly and confirmed a cavity after a check. He went on to fill up the cavity after obtaining Lil Shauna's permission. She was told that she had a little cave on her tooth and little bugs lived in it. The dentist will help her to catch those bugs, flood them bcos they can't swim and use magic cream to fill up that hole. After that, to use a magic toothbrush to clean her teeth.
Lil Shauna was so brave. It helps that the dentist told her what he was going to do and explained to her and let her touch all the tools and equipment before working on her teeth. She did show some fear when the dentist was working on her cavity but otherwise, things went well.
Lil Shauna was so proud of herself, her filled-up cave and her sparkly white teeth. Good, good, good. We have a happy Lil Shauna but $180 poorer.
Mummy Lim
I saw this little black spot on one of Lil Shauna's molar a few months back. I suspect that it is a cavity. I had been telling myself to bring her to a dentist but didn't get down to doing it. Then I saw the spot grew. Sick!
After searching online, I decided to bring her to a child dentist at GPA dental. I wanted her first dental experience to be good. I know it wouldn't be cheap.
We were early and the dentist happened to be free. We spent a little time waiting at the kids' corner before the dentist came for Lil Shauna. She was brought to the room with Daddy Lim. I was too anxious to accompany her despite not being me having to sit on the dentist chair. But I popped in every now and then to encourage her.
It was a typical dentist room and chair just that she was given a princess pillow to hug, she gets to watch High 5 and given a pair of pink glasses to protect her eyes from the spot light. The dentist was really friendly and confirmed a cavity after a check. He went on to fill up the cavity after obtaining Lil Shauna's permission. She was told that she had a little cave on her tooth and little bugs lived in it. The dentist will help her to catch those bugs, flood them bcos they can't swim and use magic cream to fill up that hole. After that, to use a magic toothbrush to clean her teeth.
Lil Shauna was so brave. It helps that the dentist told her what he was going to do and explained to her and let her touch all the tools and equipment before working on her teeth. She did show some fear when the dentist was working on her cavity but otherwise, things went well.
Lil Shauna was so proud of herself, her filled-up cave and her sparkly white teeth. Good, good, good. We have a happy Lil Shauna but $180 poorer.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Vomit!
As usual, I settled Lil Isaac for bed after giving him his last bottle. He was fairly easy last night. There was no extensively walking around.
I fell asleep beside me and was awoken by his cough. He sounded choked. The next moment, he vomited a combination of what looks like phlegm and coagulated milk. As I wasn't prepared, I tried to catch whatever I can with my hands. Still, he had puke on himself and some on the mattresses.
I rushed to the toilet to throw away what I caught and rushed back to attend to the poor boy. Before I could reach him, he coughed and vomited again on himself and the mattresses. -.o"
Fortunately, he seemed ok after the episode and we started our massive clean-up. Both the boy and mattresses were stripped. The strench was bad. There was loads of wiping and I sprayed alot of febreeze. Then, it was back to tucking the boy back to bed. Despite the disruption, he went back to sleep easily.
I then went to tuck jiejie to bed in our room and fell asleep. I jumped when I heard Lil Isaac crying in the middle of the night. He settled down quickly when I took over and was actually glad that he didn't drink much milk. I seriously aren't keen to do bed sheet changing no. 2 in the middle of the night. This time, he had a hard time settling back and was constantly scratching. For some reasons, his eczema flared recently and we are still trying to control it. He scratched his legs, arms and eyes furiously. Ouch!
I hope it is just an upsetted tummy and nothing serious that triggered the merlion episode. Sick and cranky kids are no fun.
Mummy Lim
I fell asleep beside me and was awoken by his cough. He sounded choked. The next moment, he vomited a combination of what looks like phlegm and coagulated milk. As I wasn't prepared, I tried to catch whatever I can with my hands. Still, he had puke on himself and some on the mattresses.
I rushed to the toilet to throw away what I caught and rushed back to attend to the poor boy. Before I could reach him, he coughed and vomited again on himself and the mattresses. -.o"
Fortunately, he seemed ok after the episode and we started our massive clean-up. Both the boy and mattresses were stripped. The strench was bad. There was loads of wiping and I sprayed alot of febreeze. Then, it was back to tucking the boy back to bed. Despite the disruption, he went back to sleep easily.
I then went to tuck jiejie to bed in our room and fell asleep. I jumped when I heard Lil Isaac crying in the middle of the night. He settled down quickly when I took over and was actually glad that he didn't drink much milk. I seriously aren't keen to do bed sheet changing no. 2 in the middle of the night. This time, he had a hard time settling back and was constantly scratching. For some reasons, his eczema flared recently and we are still trying to control it. He scratched his legs, arms and eyes furiously. Ouch!
I hope it is just an upsetted tummy and nothing serious that triggered the merlion episode. Sick and cranky kids are no fun.
Mummy Lim
Easter Performance
I took leave to attend Lil Shauna's Easter performance in school on Monday. I managed to persuade Popo to let Lil Isaac go along. This is the first time that Popo and Lil Isaac ever see jiejie performs.
We sent Lil Shauna to school and Lil Isaac roams the church hall while waiting for the performance to start. Easy, breezy.
Lil Shauna only performed one song item. Most of the items were put up by the K2 students. Lil Shauna was at the back row while performing and we couldn't see much of her. But she saw us and happily waved at us. She also appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed herself singing on stage along with her class. I think that is all that matters - Lil Shauna enjoying herself and knowing that we are there for her. The Principal shared that some kids were actually disappointed when their parents were unable to make it to their performance.
The pre-nursery kids are the cutest. That is what Lil Shauna was last year. When Lil Isaac saw the little kids on stage, he actually attempted to imitate their actions. Too cute! A moment ago, he was staring at the big kids performing. Which reminds me that it is almost time to send Lil Isaac to school. Yes, my little boy who can barely walk steadily and can't speak more than 10 words will go to playgroup at the end of this year. We will probably send him to the church school in 2nd half of next year.
Mummy Lim
We sent Lil Shauna to school and Lil Isaac roams the church hall while waiting for the performance to start. Easy, breezy.
Lil Shauna only performed one song item. Most of the items were put up by the K2 students. Lil Shauna was at the back row while performing and we couldn't see much of her. But she saw us and happily waved at us. She also appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed herself singing on stage along with her class. I think that is all that matters - Lil Shauna enjoying herself and knowing that we are there for her. The Principal shared that some kids were actually disappointed when their parents were unable to make it to their performance.
The pre-nursery kids are the cutest. That is what Lil Shauna was last year. When Lil Isaac saw the little kids on stage, he actually attempted to imitate their actions. Too cute! A moment ago, he was staring at the big kids performing. Which reminds me that it is almost time to send Lil Isaac to school. Yes, my little boy who can barely walk steadily and can't speak more than 10 words will go to playgroup at the end of this year. We will probably send him to the church school in 2nd half of next year.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Three Little Pigs
I brought Lil Shauna to watch the Three Little Pigs (TLP) musical on Saturday. This is Lil Shauna's first ever musical and probably my 2nd. Lol.
We went with Mummy SY and booboo. It is super cute to watch the 2 kids talk. They entertain each other well (fights included) and leave the mummies loads of time to talk.
It was the typical TLP story but in a musical context. Lil Shauna never fancy witches and monsters and her list probably includes the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) now despite this one being a pretty charming and humorous one. Lil Shauna went all quiet whenever the BBW appeared. Very funny. And she drew the conclusion that the BBW friended the TLP at the end bcos they all came out to take a bow at the end of the play. Lol.
After the play, Lil Shauna wanted out of the theatre quickly. I had to keep assuring her that it was pretend only and it was an uncle behind that wolf costume. She kept repeating that after the play. Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself. She said that she wanted to go for more musicals in the future but one without the BBW. Hoho.
No pix and videos allowed and these were taken before the play started.
Mummy Lim
We went with Mummy SY and booboo. It is super cute to watch the 2 kids talk. They entertain each other well (fights included) and leave the mummies loads of time to talk.
It was the typical TLP story but in a musical context. Lil Shauna never fancy witches and monsters and her list probably includes the Big Bad Wolf (BBW) now despite this one being a pretty charming and humorous one. Lil Shauna went all quiet whenever the BBW appeared. Very funny. And she drew the conclusion that the BBW friended the TLP at the end bcos they all came out to take a bow at the end of the play. Lol.
After the play, Lil Shauna wanted out of the theatre quickly. I had to keep assuring her that it was pretend only and it was an uncle behind that wolf costume. She kept repeating that after the play. Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself. She said that she wanted to go for more musicals in the future but one without the BBW. Hoho.
No pix and videos allowed and these were taken before the play started.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Sibling Love
I always think that I am blessed to have such a close relationship with my sister. I had always hoped that my kids will enjoy that kind of relationship too. Now that I have a girl and a boy, I think it will be tough. Well, I seldom hear of sisters who are closed to their brothers.
Mummy J always blogged about how close AN and ER are. She always post pictures and videos of them holding hands, hugging and enjoying each others' company. Me envy...
I be more than happy if the kids don't fight, snatch, push or scream at each other. I don't often see Lil Shauna display affection to Lil Isaac. They don't even hold hands often. Then again, Lil Isaac refused to let us hold his hand when we are outside most of the time.
These were taken when we were in IMM on Friday. Both of them must be in fantastic mood.
Mummy Lim
Mummy J always blogged about how close AN and ER are. She always post pictures and videos of them holding hands, hugging and enjoying each others' company. Me envy...
I be more than happy if the kids don't fight, snatch, push or scream at each other. I don't often see Lil Shauna display affection to Lil Isaac. They don't even hold hands often. Then again, Lil Isaac refused to let us hold his hand when we are outside most of the time.
These were taken when we were in IMM on Friday. Both of them must be in fantastic mood.
Mummy Lim
Happy Easter! Angels Everywhere!
Angel No. 1
We were out and it started raining cats and dogs. I had to get Lil Shauna to her phonics class. There is shelter from the mrt station leading to her school except for this road that we have to cross at JE. We have no umbrella. While on the train, I figured out that I have to carry Lil Shauna and asked somebody to share their umbrella. Yes, a very auntie thing to do.
JE is very crowded due to the newly opened JCube. There were many people trying to cross that road and the rain created a mini flood. It was a messy sight. I carried Lil Shauna and made our way to the road. Before I even opened my mouth, a man with an umbrella saw us and offered to shelter us. Aaaawwwww.... He even kept telling us not to rush and take our time. :)
Angel No. 2 & 3
I am having a very rough patch at work. It is not convenient to elaborate more. Just think bad.
Two colleagues whom I am not even fantastically close too got me this. I am so touched. There are also a few more who kept encouraging me knowing how down that I am. Life is full of love and hope.
Mummy Lim
We were out and it started raining cats and dogs. I had to get Lil Shauna to her phonics class. There is shelter from the mrt station leading to her school except for this road that we have to cross at JE. We have no umbrella. While on the train, I figured out that I have to carry Lil Shauna and asked somebody to share their umbrella. Yes, a very auntie thing to do.
JE is very crowded due to the newly opened JCube. There were many people trying to cross that road and the rain created a mini flood. It was a messy sight. I carried Lil Shauna and made our way to the road. Before I even opened my mouth, a man with an umbrella saw us and offered to shelter us. Aaaawwwww.... He even kept telling us not to rush and take our time. :)
Angel No. 2 & 3
I am having a very rough patch at work. It is not convenient to elaborate more. Just think bad.
Two colleagues whom I am not even fantastically close too got me this. I am so touched. There are also a few more who kept encouraging me knowing how down that I am. Life is full of love and hope.
Mummy Lim
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