Ouch!

I was in the midst of a discussion with my colleague when I received a call from Center of New Life (CNL) on Monday afternoon. I supposed it was about the bday party that we would be having in the school the next day? When I picked up the call, Mrs Chong, the school principal was on the line.  Hmmm... doesn't sound good.

I was told that Lil Isaac ran, fell and knocked himself on the chair. There was some blood and the school was sending him to the clinic bcos the bleeding wouldn't stop. I didn't quite panic, maybe bcos he is always knocking and falling or maybe I was busy with the discussion.  I think Mrs Chong panicked more than I did bcos it was only at the end of the call, when I asked, that I understood that the wound was on his eyebrow. His eye was good. Phew. Mrs Chong said that she would update me again at the clinic.

Luckily my discussion was concluded quickly. The mummy instinct then kicked in and suggested that Lil Isaac would probably be scared and I should make my way to the school. I think he would be comforted by my presence even if it wasn't serious. Fortunately, my afternoon was free from appointments as well.

I arrived at the clinic not too long after. When I entered the treatment room, I saw the little boy on the bed, hugging a cushion while the doctor cleaned his wound. The doctor was just asking the teacher if she should stitch the wound or tape it. I saw the wound, it was about over 1cm long. I can't tell if it was deep but blood was still oozing. The doctor said that stitching and taping works the same just that taping would take more time - about 3 to 5 days. Lil Isaac opted for taping. Haha, I would too. Stitching sounded so scary.

He was done in a minute and was active the moment he jumped off the bed.

He then related how he fell, that he cried a little and it wasn't that painful. We headed back to his school to collect his bag and I noticed blood coming through the bandage. Aiyo. Back in the school, the teachers had gathered around to discuss. His Chinese teacher, who was in charge of the class when the incident happened, was so apologetic. I was actually quite embarrassed. I am quite sure it wasn't the teacher's fault.

To be double sure that the tape would hold, we headed back to the clinic and his tape was changed. This time, I could see that bleeding had somewhat stopped. The assistant who changed the tape mentioned that it is common for the wound to be oozy and the tape would hold. However, if the oozy gets bad or continues, then we have to bring him back for stitches.

We took a cab back home after that. The little boy was pleased that mummy was there to fetch him. He even posed for pictures. Lol.

There was no sign of fear back home.  He was his cheeky self, monkeying like usual. Faint. He also better related what happened. There sounded like quite some blood on his shirt, his hand and floor. The teachers sent him to the clinic, which is really near to the school, via car. He also said that he was rejected by 2 clinics, asking the teachers to bring him to a hospital. Only the 3rd clinic was able to help.

Later in the day, the principal and different teachers called to check on him. So nice of them. Well, the little boy is good. It is probably just superficial wound. The doctor did ask us to observe him for the next 10 days. I hope he has learnt his lesson... but it doesn't seem so. Zzzz.

Mummy Lim

All By Himself

It took him 2 separate settings. He did this all by himself. Mummy has to help to look for the pieces amongst the hundreds though. I almost went blind. Lol.

The rugged truck looks a little too colorful though.  We couldn't find the exact pieces and make do with whatever color we could find. At least the truck still looks like and truck and nd so do the speedboat.

Next, I thought of rebuilding the big princess castle that Lil Shauna has. That one probably will take many more settings. Lol. Or the SG50 set from school. I do hope that the pieces are still intact.

Mummy Lim

Ice Skating 27

I think I looked forward to Lil Shauna’s ice skating class more than she does. Lol. Maybe it is bcos I love seeing the little girl continuously progressed in her skills. Or maybe I simply enjoyed spending that few hours with her without distractions. As for Lil Shauna, that 1.5 hrs with mummy on the ice before class is definitely hard work. Most of the kids would be playing chase or simply enjoying with their friends while Lil Shauna would be practicing hard on her drills over and over again. One thing for sure, she is not naturally talented in ice skating. I have seen very talented kids who would naturally put in efforts and advanced rapidly. I am just so very glad that Lil Shauna is still interested in ice skating and therefore didn't reject the hard work.

There would be a Halloween event next 2 weekends at the Rink.

We spent a little bit more effort on her jumps and spins before class. She could occasionally executive a nice jump but most of the time is inconsistent. Most of her jumps are so mini. Sometimes, I get frustrated bcos I cannot tell if she’s really putting in the effort bcos she surely didn't look like it. Zzzzz… She is starting to understand how spins work and is finally starting to spin. I really have Youtube to thank for that. I should have Google much earlier. Now, it is again just a lot more practice so that she can stand straight while spinning. It isn't easy to balance while spinning. 

During class, Teacher Raymond made her do double 3-turns on the same foot. Lil Shauna struggled quite some. With that, Teacher Raymond progressed to the Salchow jump and oh boy, it sure looked complicated. My jaw dropped when I saw Teacher Raymond demonstrated that jump for her. After 15 mins, Lil Shauna was still getting nowhere. I also didn't understand how that jump works after looking at the video of Teacher Raymond executing the jump for nth time. I immediately turned to Youtube. It still looks tough but at least some videos are in slow motion. I think that will be an interesting jump to master. By the way, according to the Youtube videos, the salchow jump is one of the easier edge jumps. Errr.. how much more difficult?

Bcos of the Halloween event in the rink the next 2 weeks, Lil Shauna’s class would be super early at 8.30am. She also wouldn't get to practice after that. Looks like we have to find other days to hit the rink. Meanwhile, let me watch more Youtube on Salchow jump and see if I could figure out something.

Mummy Lim

Birthday Party Round 2

Sunday morning started off fine. To make space for the new toys, I cleaned up the toys chest and cleared off 4 big bags of old toys to the recycling station. Some of the toys are still in good condition but just super old and left untouched for months (or even years). I hope the recycling station would do the toys some good. 

We went to church and the particular auntie who tells great bible stories was conducting Sunday School. So I escaped easily. In fact, Lil Isaac is very independent in Sunday School now. There was barely much clinging when I said I would leave and no tears for sure. When I was back to fetch him, he was happily doing his craft and didn't notice me until much later. 

We had our second round of celebration at lao gou’s house with Daddy Lim’s extended family in the evening. There was definitely plenty of good food. The kids did get a little bored at times. We need more kids into the family! … not mine though. Haha.

Nevertheless, they were fairly well behaved bcos they were all waiting for the candle blowing moment. 

Round 2.

Mummy Lim 

Birthday Party Round 1

If I have my way, this would be the last bday party for a while. I already told Lil Shauna that she would not have any more bday parties moving on. She's trying to negotiate for one more... well, we'll see how it goes.

After the last hectic bday party at the Rink for Lil Shauna, I just wanted to do a fuss free one for the boy. Most of the kids have outgrown of indoor playground. So we opted for the other kind of indoor playground for big kids - the trampoline park.

It was meant not only to be fuss free but also mini. We only invited my brother's family and the SHSS gang - a total of 10 kids. We booked the kids for 1 hr of jump in the trampoline park and ordered delivery for dinner. Ta-dah, bday party completed.

The park was crowded. It appeared to be a good day to hold bday parties. There was 1 before us and 1 bigger one taking place at the same time as us.

The kids had fun, dropping into the party room only for drinks. The parents had a great time catching up and tucking in while the kids expelled the energy. Great combination.

The kids poured into the room when time was up. Most of them sweaty and exhausted. Next, things happened very efficiently.. cut cake, feed kids, pack up and leave - all within 40 mins after the jump slot.

Back home, the kids indulged in the usual tear-off-wrapping-paper ritual. The kids with the presents.

The 1st present to open? Definitely the one that jiejie bought for him using mummy's vouchers. Haha.

A super long and complicated train tracks that required Daddy Lim's engineering skills to build. Lol.

Happy bday Lil Isaac. Enjoy turning 5!

Mummy Lim

The Sinner's Prayer

Many many moons back, I remembered praying the Sinner's Prayer and asked Jesus into my life. Similarly, I prayed the Sinner's Prayer with Lil Shauna too. However, she was really little then and was probably too young to understand and have no recollections.

For some weird reasons, I totally forgotten about it when it comes to Lil Isaac... must be age catching up. I was reminded when the Sunday School was asking for personal data and asked if Lil Isaac prayed the Sinner's Prayer.

Though reminded, for even weirder reasons, I still didn't pray it with the little boy until recently. I finally sat down alone with him and said the Sinner's Prayer.. or whatever version of what I can recollect.

Maybe that wasn't right bcos God sent the right version through Lil Shauna's Sunday School.

Since Lil Shauna didn't remember a single thing, both kids prayed the Sinner's Prayer again. I am so glad that they are learning so much about God in Sunday School now. May God bless their little hearts.

Mummy Lim

The Little Man

This morning, the little boy woke up shortly after realizing that mummy was missing from his side. In his usual half-asleep state, he lugged his skinny nono to the master bedroom and plop onto the bed, regardless of the fact that he is now a big boy and there is seriously a lack of space. I am so super sure that he is undergoing a growth spurt. Though still skinny and lean, oh my, I can feel my back breaking when he insisted to be carried. Anyway, he then happily declared that he is turning 5 tomorrow. So super cute. Mummy then had to reply him in the most boring voice, “ok, go back to sleep”. Bcos it was the middle of the night and nobody wants an over-excited boy in the middle of the night.

Lil Isaac is not turning 5 tomorrow but we would be throwing him a mini party with the immediate family and usual gang. The boy had been so looking forward to his big day bcos he is so dying to receive bday presents.

Despite being all bumpity knocks, falls and very boy, Lil Isaac is very sweet.  He is ever so cuddly and never saves on his hugs and kisses. He loves Lil Shauna fiercely even when jiejie doesn't always reciprocate the love. He is still very much a mummy boy and I look forward to the day that he stands tall and brave. He still smells fabulous during most nights, probably bcos of the physiogel that we still smeared on him religiously to prevent bad skin. I came to associate that scent with him and secretly wish that smell never go away. Hehe. 

Additionally, he has memorised my hp number. He would now occasionally called me on my mobile to tell me "I love you, mummy!". I tell you, my heart melt already. 

Soon, he would be 5, a big boy already.

I have always thought that my kids are really young and I have a long way to go. In the recent global meeting that I have attended, I found out that many other colleagues have babies and toddlers and suddenly realized that my kids are so old! Soon, they would really grow up and not need mummy. I better stuck to them as much as possible now.

Mummy Lim

Birthday Present

Lil Isaac is turning 5 next week! The boy had been so looking forward to his bday bcos he is so dying to receive presents. Lol.

We asked him a couple of times what he wanted and he decided for heelys - a real pair of roller shoes, just like jiejie. His imitation pair is wearing out. He still falls a lot in his imitation pair bcos he is constantly trying to do tricks but it isn't designed to do so. He also gets upset that he cannot roll as fast and far as jiejie.

Finally, his wish came true. There was some sale and we got his pair at $109. I somewhat remember it to be cheaper than Lil Shauna's. Daddy Lim paid for his present, he drooled while waiting.

Finally!

He had problem walking when he puts on the shoes, exactly like jiejie. However, he could roll in them. We were in Marina Square and there was so much open space with smooth surface for the kids to practice. As expected, the boy fell a lot. Without even making sure that he could roll properly, he had already wanted to do this trick and that. Zzzzz. He suffered a few bruises but otherwise fine.

On Sunday, he couldn't wait to wear his new shoes to church.

The kids love their roller shoes. I am quite sure Lil Isaac would utilise His roller shoes, just like jiejie.

Mummy Lim

Ice Skating 26

I hate most Saturday mornings bcos Popo would be grumpy. Last Saturday morning wasn't much different. To make things worse, while I was getting ready, the kids had to fight and Lil Shauna threw the new toys that Popo just bought for Lil Isaac somewhere. Popo was so angry. I hurried out of the house and forgot my jacket, Lil Shauna's ezlink and also her phonics bag and book. What a morning. Haiz.

Luckily ice skating was quite enjoyable. We spent quite some time trying to spin. Lil Shauna is horrible at spinning. Some time back, she was trying to battle the bad habit of leaning one side, affecting her spin. We seemed to have corrected that issue some what but she still can't spin. We just couldn't understand how spinning works. I hate spinning myself - it makes me dizzy.

We couldn't quite solve the mystery. I kept thinking that both feet have to be kept parallel and side by side whilst spinning. I had also thought that the spin was powered by the one foot drag at the beginning. The mystery was finally solved after mummy spent much time studying how others spin. It dawned on me that one foot is actually slightly in front of the other.  I don't know how that help but others are doing that and are spinning so it must be right. Additionally, after many youtubes, I suddenly realised that the spin was powered by the sudden force of pulling both feet together.  I tried myself and it worked! Lil Shauna was starting to get the idea too.

Teacher Raymond spent some time on her spins too. Poor girl was spinning so much that day.  Lol. I think she just need 1 or 2 weeks more to master her spin.

Mummy Lim

Turning Kick

Lil Isaac is always so serious during his TWD class. He may have problems staying still but always tries his super best during drills. Yday, Master Lee was trying to correct his turning kick, one of the testable items during the upcoming grading test.

To drill in the concept, the kids were made to practice on the padded wall.

I thought Master Lee taught well bcos Lil Isaac got the idea fairly quickly and his turning kicks improved.

The last part of the class was spent on mock grading test. The kids would go up according to their belt colour and perform as per what they would be tested during the test.

Lil Isaac was so serious in trying to execute his kicks and moves. But actually he looked so cute! I even saw Master Kim trying to hide his smile. He must have found the little boy very cute too.  Lol.

After class, Lil Isaac was so proud. He said that Master Lee praised him, telling him that his turning kicks are better than those of the yellow belt! Haha. I duno how true but definitely boost the little boy's motivation.

Mummy Lim