I think Lil Shauna is trying to torture me. -________-" Every night, other than having to sing songs and jump around with her in the room/ on the bed, she will refuse to sleep despite coaxing. Fussing, turning, tossing, climbing up and down the bed, watch U tube, see her pix on my HP, until finally, she decided that it is that moment and can take less than 5 mins to drift to dreamland. Haiz.. And her poor parents are so comfortably settled in bed that they wish the princess would sleep soon so that they can have their turns. It is difficult almost every night.
Lil Shauna usually wakes up at about 7ish and would take her afternoon nap after class and lunch at about 1pm. My mum would attempt to wake her up at 3pm, if she is still sleeping. Her bedtime used to be 9.30pm. Recently, it has been shifted to 10 or even 10.30pm. We would bring the baby into the room at 9pm to create bedtime mood. Jaclyn probably has a better life than us when it comes to bedtime. I think she sometimes go to bed earlier than us bcos Lil Shauna is still insisting "no, no, no" to "orh, orh" time when we are already dead tired. Haha. By the time Lil Shauna sleeps, we dun really have much time left. Attempts to blog or do anything else will bring us close to midnight and kill us the next day. Haiz.
Last night, it was just as bad. We brought in her nap time Mickey Mouse mattress. The bed is getting a little tight with the growing baby, so one of us can sleep on the mattress. It is a short term solution. We are targeting to let Lil Shauna learn to sleep in her own room soon, with the maid. We are gg to share our agony with J soon. Hohoho.
After much You Tube, Lil Shauna wanted mummy to sing to her and would decide at one moment to sleep on Mickey Mouse mattress and the next, to sleep on the bed. So, there she is climbing up and down the bed. Well, that is actually quite fine by me if it tired her out. But she insists that Mummy has to come sleep together with her whenever she wants to sleep. Pappy cannot, it must be Mummy. -.o" She fusses and kicks and tug at my shirt if I pretend to sleep and ignore her. -.o" So, there I am, climbing up and down the bed with Lil Shauna as she changes her mind, while Pappy lies lazily on the bed, watching from afar. Not fair.
I was so glad when Lil Shauna decides that it is finally bedtime and fell asleep within 5 mins while I lie beside her on the Mickey Mouse mattress, singing "Rock a Bye Baby". Hohoho. Lil Shauna will now demand the bedtime songs that I sing and she can make me repeat the songs over and over and over again like a broken recorder or change song midway as if I have jumped track.
Wat can I say? I can only give thanks that Lil Shauna still prefers Mummy to Pappy and J. Hohoho. She must love me alot. ;p
Mummy Lim
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Busy Sunday
We were supposed to go to the zoo on Saturday with nainai but it had to rain bug time. -.o"
We have agreed to loan the zoo corporate pass to my bro's family on Sunday. But I really wanted to bring Lil Shauna to the zoo and asked to tag along. We ended up paying for 2 pax entry and we went to the zoo (finally).
Lil Shauna has to start off her trip by riding the cow.
Then, we spent some time in the kidszone, where there is this really big water playground. Lil Shauna had good time getting wet. I would enjoy a cool dip too. We came prepared and brought her swimming costume.
After the water play, it was more walking around and a caught a show. Daddy Lim came and pick us at 2pm. By then, we were sticky and sweaty and smelly. I was so grateful for aircon. The weather was that bad.
We left the zoo for Mummy S' place. We were to meet with the girls. Yes, we went smelling dirty and looking dirty. I was abit paiseh but there was no time to go home to freshen up. Never mind lah, the girls have seen me in worse state. Hohoho.
Mummy S has generously brought out all of G's toys for the kids. G has so many toys and Lil Shauna was kept entertained for a long while. This made mummy Lim very happy cos she can chit chat with the aunties without having to look after the baby. Moreover, there is J. I really appreciate having a maid during such times. ;p So Mummy Lim was busy eating, talkimg, drinking and talking. Then eating and dtinking again. Super fattening gathering.
We ended the day with a dinner in Somerset. Yes, Mummy Lim went to Somerset still looking and smelling dirty. Lil Shauna got a chance to shower and change into new clothes at Mummy S' place. Yes, stinky mummy. -.o"
Lil Shauna went crazy at 313. There was lots of space for her to run around and she did just that. Run and hop and jump. She seems to enjoy herself very much.
It was a nice Sunday, but very pack. I think I cannot survive too many Sundays like that. Old liao. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
We have agreed to loan the zoo corporate pass to my bro's family on Sunday. But I really wanted to bring Lil Shauna to the zoo and asked to tag along. We ended up paying for 2 pax entry and we went to the zoo (finally).
Lil Shauna has to start off her trip by riding the cow.
The weather was freaking hot. We were all perspiring like mad. The kids had it best, they were either sitting in the stroller or this trolley thing that we rented. Otherwise, the adults will be carrying them and pointing the animals to them. Coupled with the hot weather, it was basically an endurance training program in disguise for the adults.
We didnt take many pix, it was too tiring to juggle the baby, entertain her, enjoy the animals and take pix. After trying a few times, I gave up. Afterall, wat is so nice about the animals leh? This is probably the only pix I have taken of the animals. Can you even tell wat are the animals doing? Hohoho, I guessed I have made the right decision to heck the animals. ;p
We didnt take many pix, it was too tiring to juggle the baby, entertain her, enjoy the animals and take pix. After trying a few times, I gave up. Afterall, wat is so nice about the animals leh? This is probably the only pix I have taken of the animals. Can you even tell wat are the animals doing? Hohoho, I guessed I have made the right decision to heck the animals. ;p
After the water play, it was more walking around and a caught a show. Daddy Lim came and pick us at 2pm. By then, we were sticky and sweaty and smelly. I was so grateful for aircon. The weather was that bad.We left the zoo for Mummy S' place. We were to meet with the girls. Yes, we went smelling dirty and looking dirty. I was abit paiseh but there was no time to go home to freshen up. Never mind lah, the girls have seen me in worse state. Hohoho.
Mummy S has generously brought out all of G's toys for the kids. G has so many toys and Lil Shauna was kept entertained for a long while. This made mummy Lim very happy cos she can chit chat with the aunties without having to look after the baby. Moreover, there is J. I really appreciate having a maid during such times. ;p So Mummy Lim was busy eating, talkimg, drinking and talking. Then eating and dtinking again. Super fattening gathering.
We ended the day with a dinner in Somerset. Yes, Mummy Lim went to Somerset still looking and smelling dirty. Lil Shauna got a chance to shower and change into new clothes at Mummy S' place. Yes, stinky mummy. -.o"
Lil Shauna went crazy at 313. There was lots of space for her to run around and she did just that. Run and hop and jump. She seems to enjoy herself very much.
It was a nice Sunday, but very pack. I think I cannot survive too many Sundays like that. Old liao. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Lessons in Life
We were walking back from breakfast on Sunday morning. Daddy Lim has left for work and I had wanted to take a stroll back as there was so much time.
Then, we spotted these which got Lil Shauna really excited.
Then, we spotted these which got Lil Shauna really excited.
Yes, mushrooms! They were spouting everywhere in what seems like freshly fertilised field.
Lil Shauna got to touch them, step on some and yes, she did kill quite a few in the process. Oops.
It is amazing how such small things in life can be so exciting and entertaining.
It is amazing how such small things in life can be so exciting and entertaining.
Mummy Lim
Church
Like I promised myself, we will go back to church when I get a helper and Daddy Lim comes back from night shift. Both had been fulfilled and it is time for me to do something about my promise. So, I had tot of gg back to Faith Methodist Church yday. I was there before I gave birth. I like the service and the fact that it is not too far (right next to Commonwealth MRT). Daddy Lim might have to work on most Sundays and I have to bring the baby to church via MRT. Convenience is important.
I panicked on Sat. I haven been to church for the longest time and definitely not with a baby. I started wodering if the service is still at 11am, if Lil Shauna is old enuff to go to Sunday school, where is the Sunday school, where do mummies with young children sits where to go if Lil Shauna decided to fuss during service, where to put the stroller, if there is a baby room, a toilet with nappy changing facilities...... The list does on and I was fearful. And I decided to call for help and asked if D and J noes of anyone attending Faith. It would be good to get help to get started.
Both of them were nice to ask if I was interested to attended another x church but I prefer Faith for the location. J has a friend's sister who is in Faith and I requested to be linked up. Hmm.. I hope God helps and gets us back to church. It had been such a looooonnngggg time.
Mummy Lim
I panicked on Sat. I haven been to church for the longest time and definitely not with a baby. I started wodering if the service is still at 11am, if Lil Shauna is old enuff to go to Sunday school, where is the Sunday school, where do mummies with young children sits where to go if Lil Shauna decided to fuss during service, where to put the stroller, if there is a baby room, a toilet with nappy changing facilities...... The list does on and I was fearful. And I decided to call for help and asked if D and J noes of anyone attending Faith. It would be good to get help to get started.
Both of them were nice to ask if I was interested to attended another x church but I prefer Faith for the location. J has a friend's sister who is in Faith and I requested to be linked up. Hmm.. I hope God helps and gets us back to church. It had been such a looooonnngggg time.
Mummy Lim
Mummy Dun Go
For some strange reasons, Lil Shauna has been waking up at the time that we leave the house for the past few days. Daddy Lim says that we must have been too noisy and she started stirring while we are getting ready for work. We have to move her from the bed to the sofa when we are leaving her house and that will probably is the ultimate thing that woke her up.
This morning, the same thing happens. Usually, she will wake up and look around and start drinking her milk. Yday, we must have too much fun. We went to the zoo and then to a gathering. She played non-stop. She woke up and was cranky. She was drinking her milk while we tried to sneak away and just when we opened the door, she started crying, probably with the teat still in her milk and yelling for "mummy". Sob, I feel so bad to have to leave her and go to work. Daddy Lim says I should apply for emergency leave. -.o" During this kind of time, it makes me feel that I should be a SAHM. Why, bcos I have a maid now and staying at home doesnt seem so bad. Hoho.
Oh, to make things worse, no school today and for the next 2 days! Lil Shauna has been skipping school since last Tues. There are HFMD cases in her playground and I stopped her from school even when it resumed. There were 3 cases by last, last Fri and 4 by last Mon. Last night, the teacher sms me to say that there are 6 cases and they have to close for 3 days in line with MOM guidelines. -_____________-" I hope Lil Shauna does not reject school after this long break.
Mummy Lim
P.S - J didnt do much to piss me off over the weekend. Hohoho.
This morning, the same thing happens. Usually, she will wake up and look around and start drinking her milk. Yday, we must have too much fun. We went to the zoo and then to a gathering. She played non-stop. She woke up and was cranky. She was drinking her milk while we tried to sneak away and just when we opened the door, she started crying, probably with the teat still in her milk and yelling for "mummy". Sob, I feel so bad to have to leave her and go to work. Daddy Lim says I should apply for emergency leave. -.o" During this kind of time, it makes me feel that I should be a SAHM. Why, bcos I have a maid now and staying at home doesnt seem so bad. Hoho.
Oh, to make things worse, no school today and for the next 2 days! Lil Shauna has been skipping school since last Tues. There are HFMD cases in her playground and I stopped her from school even when it resumed. There were 3 cases by last, last Fri and 4 by last Mon. Last night, the teacher sms me to say that there are 6 cases and they have to close for 3 days in line with MOM guidelines. -_____________-" I hope Lil Shauna does not reject school after this long break.
Mummy Lim
P.S - J didnt do much to piss me off over the weekend. Hohoho.
Friday, April 23, 2010
So Far So Good
Well, I dun really have a lot of contact with J on weekdays. So I can only tell if she has really "heard" us when the weekend comes. We have a busy weekend ahead. We are gg to the Zoo on Saturday and gathering on Sunday! I will update again if J irritates me so much that I go ask for CVs again. ;p Moreoever, J was down with flu these few days and had been resting early. I rushed her off to bed at 9+pm. Lil Shauna didnt even sleep until 10.30pm. See how nice we are to her. Haiz..
Lil Shauna didnt go to school since Wednesday. I tot it is better to keep her away until the HFMD virus really fly away. We will bring her back next Monday. So on Wednesday, after ah yee woke up, J was allowed to bring Lil Shauna to the corridor for an hour. I think the neighbours' grandchildren were out too. I let her do so without ah yee's supervision yday and today, each for an hour. She automatically came back after an hour. I am glad. And I reminded her this morning and each time I called to give permission that she can only bring Lil Shauna to the corridor and not downstairs and she is not allowed to do so without permission. Oh gosh, I feel so naggy.
So, let's see how it goes.
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna didnt go to school since Wednesday. I tot it is better to keep her away until the HFMD virus really fly away. We will bring her back next Monday. So on Wednesday, after ah yee woke up, J was allowed to bring Lil Shauna to the corridor for an hour. I think the neighbours' grandchildren were out too. I let her do so without ah yee's supervision yday and today, each for an hour. She automatically came back after an hour. I am glad. And I reminded her this morning and each time I called to give permission that she can only bring Lil Shauna to the corridor and not downstairs and she is not allowed to do so without permission. Oh gosh, I feel so naggy.
So, let's see how it goes.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
We Almost Sent Jaclyn Away
We almost sent Jaclyn back to the agency yday. Recently, I had been snapping at her frequently. That is bcos she kept disobeying my instructions on even simple things like "bring a pack of tissue with her when we are gg out", "inform us before gg for her shower", etc. And I get super pissed that she does not do these things and my blood boiled when she said that she forgot. -.-" Whenever I told her to do something, she will go "yes, mdm" and when I asked her if she understands me, she will reply "yes". So I seriously couldnt figure out wat went wrong.
Yday, J brought Lil Shauna to school as usual. My SIL had some errands to run and my mum sent Fione to school instead. As a result, she had the chance to go to the Playgroup earlier to look at Lil Shauna. To her horror, she found the school closed upon arrival. Apparently, 3 kids were down with HFMD and school was stopped for cleaning. The teacher said that J turned up with the baby and were told to go home. Mum went home but found the house empty. -____-" J went missing with the baby.
Mum called me and I panicked. I almost wanted to run home to help serach for the baby. J eventually turned up with the baby at home at almost 11am. She said that Lil Shauna wanted to play at the playground and they were playing for the past hour. I couldnt tell if she was telling the truth. I blew and blasted at her. She knew that she cannot bring Lil Shauna downstairs without permission and company and I have seriously warned her the last time she did so.
I told my mum that I was gg to transfer her. I called up the agency and got new CVs. The intention was to return her immediately and get a new maid. We tot of Indo maid who are more tame, easier to control but there will be language barrier. However, the new maid will take 2 to 3 weeks to come and we finally decided to keep J and choose the new maid 1st and returned J when the new maid comes.
My Sis and I went down to the agency last evening and we plow thru the CVs, phone interviewed the Indo maids and found that they really cannot speak English. We will have problem communicating and instructing her. How then to leave the baby in her care? We tot of fresh PHL maid and interviewed one. The scene brings back memory of our 1st time selection. There is no way we can find out if the person whom we talked to will be better than J. I have no peace and we decided to take the CV back and think about it. I wonder if God was telling me to give J another chance. The agency will reserve the maid until 12noon today. Apparently, good maids (subjective) are seeling like hot cakes.
When I was home, my mum pleaded for J for a last chance. She found J good in housework, which we all dun deny. Most importantly, Lil Shauna likes her. If we get a new maid, other than the fact that we cannot gaurantee that the new maid will be good, there will need to be re-training and adjustment. Daddy Lim thinks that we should give a final chance too.
So, we had a long talk with J last night after tucking Lil Shauna to bed. We tried to understand why she was not obeying our instructions and she still maintain that she forgot. We told her our expectations and explain the reason before our instructions. We know that she's bored at home, facing the baby 24/7, but she has to gain my trust before she has more freedom with the baby and she has already broke that trust many times.
We reminded her that I have reached the limit of my patience and this is really the last chance. I am gg to monitor her for a little while more. If she is still not improving, then I guessed I will have to continue to source for CVs and pray for a suitable maid to appear.
Mummy Lim
Yday, J brought Lil Shauna to school as usual. My SIL had some errands to run and my mum sent Fione to school instead. As a result, she had the chance to go to the Playgroup earlier to look at Lil Shauna. To her horror, she found the school closed upon arrival. Apparently, 3 kids were down with HFMD and school was stopped for cleaning. The teacher said that J turned up with the baby and were told to go home. Mum went home but found the house empty. -____-" J went missing with the baby.
Mum called me and I panicked. I almost wanted to run home to help serach for the baby. J eventually turned up with the baby at home at almost 11am. She said that Lil Shauna wanted to play at the playground and they were playing for the past hour. I couldnt tell if she was telling the truth. I blew and blasted at her. She knew that she cannot bring Lil Shauna downstairs without permission and company and I have seriously warned her the last time she did so.
I told my mum that I was gg to transfer her. I called up the agency and got new CVs. The intention was to return her immediately and get a new maid. We tot of Indo maid who are more tame, easier to control but there will be language barrier. However, the new maid will take 2 to 3 weeks to come and we finally decided to keep J and choose the new maid 1st and returned J when the new maid comes.
My Sis and I went down to the agency last evening and we plow thru the CVs, phone interviewed the Indo maids and found that they really cannot speak English. We will have problem communicating and instructing her. How then to leave the baby in her care? We tot of fresh PHL maid and interviewed one. The scene brings back memory of our 1st time selection. There is no way we can find out if the person whom we talked to will be better than J. I have no peace and we decided to take the CV back and think about it. I wonder if God was telling me to give J another chance. The agency will reserve the maid until 12noon today. Apparently, good maids (subjective) are seeling like hot cakes.
When I was home, my mum pleaded for J for a last chance. She found J good in housework, which we all dun deny. Most importantly, Lil Shauna likes her. If we get a new maid, other than the fact that we cannot gaurantee that the new maid will be good, there will need to be re-training and adjustment. Daddy Lim thinks that we should give a final chance too.
So, we had a long talk with J last night after tucking Lil Shauna to bed. We tried to understand why she was not obeying our instructions and she still maintain that she forgot. We told her our expectations and explain the reason before our instructions. We know that she's bored at home, facing the baby 24/7, but she has to gain my trust before she has more freedom with the baby and she has already broke that trust many times.
We reminded her that I have reached the limit of my patience and this is really the last chance. I am gg to monitor her for a little while more. If she is still not improving, then I guessed I will have to continue to source for CVs and pray for a suitable maid to appear.
Mummy Lim
Monday, April 19, 2010
Genting Day 3
The routine was the same - Lil Shauna woke us up, they went for buffer breakfast while we had some time together. I wasnted sandwich and dragged Daddy Lim to eat at this small cafe. But the ham and cheese sandwich has turned bad and I was given a cheese and butter sandwich in exchange and I hate cheese and butter. -.o" Daddy Lim had fried rice that wasnt very well cook. At one point, he spit out this whole lump of salt and staretd complaining non-stop. We left for a noodles place and completed our breakfast with fat, hot shui jiao.
We bought tickets for the indoor park but we didnt fully utilise the ticket. Popo was worse. I bought her the tickets but she spent most of her time cooping in the casino. Chey! After the rides we had lunch and it was time to check out. Clever Popo had foresight and used her points to get us a smaller room for free. The room was much dirtier and much, much smaller than the 1st room we had but beggers are no chosers. Lil Shauna had her nap (so did we) and it was already 4pm by the time she woke up, jumping around like an energised rabbit.
Then it was more rides, a light dinner and time to go home. We were lugging nags and stuff. Lil Shauna did help too. She was happily lugging a toy that we won at the arcade and her favourite Barney radio. -.o"
We bought tickets for the indoor park but we didnt fully utilise the ticket. Popo was worse. I bought her the tickets but she spent most of her time cooping in the casino. Chey! After the rides we had lunch and it was time to check out. Clever Popo had foresight and used her points to get us a smaller room for free. The room was much dirtier and much, much smaller than the 1st room we had but beggers are no chosers. Lil Shauna had her nap (so did we) and it was already 4pm by the time she woke up, jumping around like an energised rabbit.
Then it was more rides, a light dinner and time to go home. We were lugging nags and stuff. Lil Shauna did help too. She was happily lugging a toy that we won at the arcade and her favourite Barney radio. -.o"
I was sad to leave Genting. How come time flies so fast? Sob. I need another holiday and I hope it is soon. Did somebody just left me a msg to ask if I am interested in Japan? Hohoho.
The only pathetic few family photos that we took. Sad..
The only pathetic few family photos that we took. Sad..
Mummy Lim
Genting Day 2
Lil Shauna woke us up bright and early as usual. Popo brought Jaclyn and Lil Shauna for buffet breakfast while Daddy Lim & I enjoyed a quiet breakfast without the baby. The food was quite delicious. :)
My bro's family arrive with SF's family in the late morning. They took about 4+ hours and he was telling me that the drive was quite a breeze. The kids were well-behaved and the traffic was smooth. We actually took a longer time to travel as compared to them. We left the house at 4.30am and only reach Genting at about 10am (about 5+ hrs). The difference is that we have lots of breaks in between and lots of space for the baby to run about. My bro was encouraging us to drive up the next time but I still dread the idea of having to entertain the baby in the confined space for 4+ hrs. -.o"
We were very much on our own as I found it awkward to face SF and it is understandable that my SIL wanted to spend time with SF. Then I got pretty pissed at my mum at one point. She seems to "float" over and latch on to my bro the moment his family arrives. Yes, I am jealous. I hate it when she shows favoritism and I felt as it I was taken advantage of. Well, she did try to maintain neutral but favoritism is in her blood all her life, just like jealousy in mine. The moment I sense her favouring, the green-eye monster will appear and devour all logic. Haiz, so many years liao and still like that. Lousy me.
We had our one and only dinner "together". We sat in the same restaurant but at separate tables. Somehow, this distance is good. After dinner, we went to the arcade to throw $$ away. Lil Shauna actually enjoyed herself at some arcade games while Daddy Lim and I had a great workout at the basketball and baseball station.
We also brought a scarf, a hairband and a wand for the princess and was so surprised that she likes the scarf so much. She is getting more vain. Hoho. By the way, Genting was not at all cold. Previously, we wrapped ourself in jackets. This time, we walked aroun in no jacket and didnt felt cold. In fact, I find the aircon at Changi airport colder.
The indoor park was opened until midnight and I had wanted to make good use of our tickes. We tried to bring Lil Shauna for more rides at 9pm but she started fussing after a few rides. She went "eh, eh, eh" at everything and just refuses to speak. I figured that she was tired and carried her in a lying down position. She was instamtly quiet and was enjoying the people and lights around her. Haha.
After Lil Shauna went to deamland, Daddy Lim and I went to the casino and try our luck at the jackpot machine. Actually, it is quite similar to the arcade machines. It is so difficult to win and we are like spending $$ for some fun. We left shortly, walked around a little before turning in. Not much photos were taken. Mostly Daddy Lim and Lil Shauna or Mummy with the princess. :)
Lil Shauna is learning how to smile at the camera. So cute hor.
Mummy Lim
We have got tickets for indoor theme park and we started the rides soon after the park started operations at 9am. Most of the rides are kids friendly and Lil Shauna got to ride on many of them. There werent that many rides in the indoor park but enuff to entertain the baby. The best part? She never got sick of any of them. We went on each rides for at least 3x and the princess enjoyed herself each time. This time round, she enjoyed the merry-go-round best. Just that she got a little over confident and refused to let us hold her while she's on the ride.
My bro's family arrive with SF's family in the late morning. They took about 4+ hours and he was telling me that the drive was quite a breeze. The kids were well-behaved and the traffic was smooth. We actually took a longer time to travel as compared to them. We left the house at 4.30am and only reach Genting at about 10am (about 5+ hrs). The difference is that we have lots of breaks in between and lots of space for the baby to run about. My bro was encouraging us to drive up the next time but I still dread the idea of having to entertain the baby in the confined space for 4+ hrs. -.o"
We were very much on our own as I found it awkward to face SF and it is understandable that my SIL wanted to spend time with SF. Then I got pretty pissed at my mum at one point. She seems to "float" over and latch on to my bro the moment his family arrives. Yes, I am jealous. I hate it when she shows favoritism and I felt as it I was taken advantage of. Well, she did try to maintain neutral but favoritism is in her blood all her life, just like jealousy in mine. The moment I sense her favouring, the green-eye monster will appear and devour all logic. Haiz, so many years liao and still like that. Lousy me.
We had our one and only dinner "together". We sat in the same restaurant but at separate tables. Somehow, this distance is good. After dinner, we went to the arcade to throw $$ away. Lil Shauna actually enjoyed herself at some arcade games while Daddy Lim and I had a great workout at the basketball and baseball station.
We also brought a scarf, a hairband and a wand for the princess and was so surprised that she likes the scarf so much. She is getting more vain. Hoho. By the way, Genting was not at all cold. Previously, we wrapped ourself in jackets. This time, we walked aroun in no jacket and didnt felt cold. In fact, I find the aircon at Changi airport colder.
The indoor park was opened until midnight and I had wanted to make good use of our tickes. We tried to bring Lil Shauna for more rides at 9pm but she started fussing after a few rides. She went "eh, eh, eh" at everything and just refuses to speak. I figured that she was tired and carried her in a lying down position. She was instamtly quiet and was enjoying the people and lights around her. Haha.
After Lil Shauna went to deamland, Daddy Lim and I went to the casino and try our luck at the jackpot machine. Actually, it is quite similar to the arcade machines. It is so difficult to win and we are like spending $$ for some fun. We left shortly, walked around a little before turning in. Not much photos were taken. Mostly Daddy Lim and Lil Shauna or Mummy with the princess. :)
Lil Shauna is learning how to smile at the camera. So cute hor.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Genting Day 1
We are back and we are sad to be back. We had loads of fun in Genting and Lil Shauna seems to enjoy herself more this time as compared to the last. If it is not bcos the journey to Genting is so daunting, we will probably go there every month. Lol.
Lil Shauna was down with running nose and cough before we headed for Genting. It must be the must-fall-sick virus. Felicia was coughing too but I dun think they passed the virus to each other. They haven got much contact recently. All the more, it must be the must-fall-sick-before-holiday virus. She was coughing badly at times and leaking green mucus all the way in Genting. We just brought her to the doctor this morning and was told that her mucus is really thick and will take some time to dry up and the mucus is causing the cough. -.o" She is to stay off cold drinks, anything sour, BISCUITS and fried food. Sure fail.
SF's twins were down with gastric flu on Wednesday and passed on to the father. They almost called off the trip. Actually, I was quite glad to hear the news. I meant no harm. I just tot that it will be really awkward to see them in Genting. They did go eventually and we didnt speak at all, not even eye contact. It was sure awkward. I think we all made good effort to stay clear of each others' path. No meals together, no rides together, nothing. Hohoho.
So, our trip started at 4.30am. We had to drag an angry Lil Shauna out of the bed. Since it will cost us a bomb to take cab to and fro the airport, we chose to drive and incurred a whooping $60 carpark fees. It is the lesser of the 2 evil. Lil Shauna was cooperative on the trip. She was happily jumping around in the airport.
Lil Shauna was down with running nose and cough before we headed for Genting. It must be the must-fall-sick virus. Felicia was coughing too but I dun think they passed the virus to each other. They haven got much contact recently. All the more, it must be the must-fall-sick-before-holiday virus. She was coughing badly at times and leaking green mucus all the way in Genting. We just brought her to the doctor this morning and was told that her mucus is really thick and will take some time to dry up and the mucus is causing the cough. -.o" She is to stay off cold drinks, anything sour, BISCUITS and fried food. Sure fail.
SF's twins were down with gastric flu on Wednesday and passed on to the father. They almost called off the trip. Actually, I was quite glad to hear the news. I meant no harm. I just tot that it will be really awkward to see them in Genting. They did go eventually and we didnt speak at all, not even eye contact. It was sure awkward. I think we all made good effort to stay clear of each others' path. No meals together, no rides together, nothing. Hohoho.
So, our trip started at 4.30am. We had to drag an angry Lil Shauna out of the bed. Since it will cost us a bomb to take cab to and fro the airport, we chose to drive and incurred a whooping $60 carpark fees. It is the lesser of the 2 evil. Lil Shauna was cooperative on the trip. She was happily jumping around in the airport.
We had a simple breakfast and Lil Shauna didnt eat much. She just had a good time tearing the crust off the pie. But that too leaves us time for a quiet breakfast.
Lil Shauna fell asleep shortly before we board the plane but was awoken by her violent cough. Poor baby. She remain an angel for the remaining trip. The flight to KL was only 30 mins. :)
The van ride to Genting was ok too. It took about 1hr 30 mins and Lil Shauna wasnt keen on her favourite Barney VCD. But the van has loads of leg space and she got to move around a little. She wasnt too bad and we made it to Genting smoothly. We arrived at about 10am and Popo disappeared to the casino.
I got a free ticket to the outdoor theme park bcos it was my bday. :) As Lil Shauna hasnt been to the outdoor park, we brought her there. But it was freaking troublesome to get my free ticket. The counter people couldnt really speak English and I was referred to 3 different places (each time having to Q) before I finally get my free ticket. Sometimes, the waiting and queuing really gets on one's nerve. But you noe that there is no point complaining. Haiz.
Lil Shauna was so excited upon reaching Genting (and seeing the rides) that she wouldnt eat her lunch. -.o" Most of the rides in the outdoor park are for bigger kids/ adults but Lil Shauna got to take a few of the friendlier rides.
I got a free ticket to the outdoor theme park bcos it was my bday. :) As Lil Shauna hasnt been to the outdoor park, we brought her there. But it was freaking troublesome to get my free ticket. The counter people couldnt really speak English and I was referred to 3 different places (each time having to Q) before I finally get my free ticket. Sometimes, the waiting and queuing really gets on one's nerve. But you noe that there is no point complaining. Haiz.
Lil Shauna was so excited upon reaching Genting (and seeing the rides) that she wouldnt eat her lunch. -.o" Most of the rides in the outdoor park are for bigger kids/ adults but Lil Shauna got to take a few of the friendlier rides.
The antique car must be her favourite ride. She's into taking control recently and had been fighting over the steering wheel on kiddy rides. She was happily "driving" the car when it actually needed no steering. Hohoho.
Then it was dinner, a little run around in the room and finally time for bed. I had a hard time tucking the baby to bed. She must be too excited. After she drifted off to dreamland, I went to the casino to look for my mum (lazy Daddy Lim was into dreamland and refused to wake up). The casino was smoky and crowded, not much fun. After awhile, my mum looked very much comfortable on her own and I went back. It was only 11+pm and Genting was still very much alive. I asked the sleeping Daddy Lim if he wanted to go for a walk but was flatly rejected. Chey!
Mummy Lim
Mummy Lim
Monday, April 12, 2010
Missing Lil Shauna
I have been monitoring Lil Shauna and Jaclyn via the internet cameras when they spent time alone at home, usually in the morning, before school. My mum will fetch them from school and will be her in teh afternoon until somebody comes home. She's still worried. Jaclyn had been so far OK, just that we still need to remind her on several things. As per any other maid, she will choose to do housework if she has the chance to choose housework over taking care of the baby. Afterall, it is very physically and mentally demanding to chase after the baby. And of coursem she will find opportunity to snake. Well, she will make the mark if we arent too choosy.
Anyway, I see Lil Shauna running and dancing around at home via the cameras and she looks so adorable sometimes. It makes me feel so bad that I havent spend enuff time with her. Sometimes, it makes me want to pack up and go home and hug my baby girl. Then again, the intensity of that desire will probably diminish if I am really with her at home lah. Hohoho. But all these monitoring does make me want to spend more quality time when her when I am back home. :)
She's growing up, she's growing up, she's growing up! And I dun want to miss her growing up.
Anyway, I see Lil Shauna running and dancing around at home via the cameras and she looks so adorable sometimes. It makes me feel so bad that I havent spend enuff time with her. Sometimes, it makes me want to pack up and go home and hug my baby girl. Then again, the intensity of that desire will probably diminish if I am really with her at home lah. Hohoho. But all these monitoring does make me want to spend more quality time when her when I am back home. :)
She's growing up, she's growing up, she's growing up! And I dun want to miss her growing up.
Mummy Lim
Pappy's New Hobby
Daddy Lim has just acquired a new hobby. Hobbies not only take time and are often espensive, especially big boys' hobbies. -.o" Daddy Lim's new hobby is very expensive, just like his guitars.
He has been nagging about getting a bicycle and an expensive one. I was very discouraging. Afterall, when I was cycling during my teenage years, my bicycle cost probably a little more than a hundred and I had a good time riding too. And when he's back on day shift, he will probably not have much time to cycle. Most importantly, we are so far away from WCP and the reservoirs, where to cycle leisurely? Thus, I dun see his logic of getting an expensive bicycle until he shows me black face. Win liao lor.
So he went online and spent his time researching and got this chio, chio bicycle and many other expensive safety gears. He said cannot compromise on safety. Ok lor.
Well, he had been cycling around. He even cycled to yard and back last night! I hope he keeps this hobby, afterall, exercising is a good thing. :) And most importantly, not to change his hobby o soon. It hurts our pocket... and my heart too. Hohoho. I think Daddy Lim having mid-life crisis. Hoho.
Mummy Lim
He has been nagging about getting a bicycle and an expensive one. I was very discouraging. Afterall, when I was cycling during my teenage years, my bicycle cost probably a little more than a hundred and I had a good time riding too. And when he's back on day shift, he will probably not have much time to cycle. Most importantly, we are so far away from WCP and the reservoirs, where to cycle leisurely? Thus, I dun see his logic of getting an expensive bicycle until he shows me black face. Win liao lor.
So he went online and spent his time researching and got this chio, chio bicycle and many other expensive safety gears. He said cannot compromise on safety. Ok lor.
Well, he had been cycling around. He even cycled to yard and back last night! I hope he keeps this hobby, afterall, exercising is a good thing. :) And most importantly, not to change his hobby o soon. It hurts our pocket... and my heart too. Hohoho. I think Daddy Lim having mid-life crisis. Hoho.
Mummy Lim
Friday, April 9, 2010
Super Mummies
Arrggghhh.. I seems to have set some stupid routine unconsciously. I had been working late + unable to get cab after work this week. As a result, I reached home super late and Lil Shauna will be uber sticky the moment I set foot into home. Well, who can blame her? Afterall, she has not seen her dear mummy for what seems like eternity in her little life.
So, I will change out and spent some time with the princess and put her to bed. In the midst of sending her to dreamland, I too will concuss. I will then wake up at some unearthly hour (like now) to shower and maybe start blogging or watch TV bcos I cant get back to sleep. Great. No choice leh. When I am tired, I can fall asleep in 3 sec. Daddy Lim used to tease me about it. To coax Lil Shauna to sleep, we have to switch off the lights, on the aircon/ fan, shut our eyes and pretend to sleep. Nobody talks. She doesnt take long to fall asleep, but my 3 sec rule will kick in too. -.o" I hope things will get better when Daddy Lim comes back to day shift. He is to convert the cot to a junior bed and we will start training Lil Shauna to sleep with Jaclyn after we have tucked her to bed. With Daddy Lim around, I guess I will be less tired too? Two should be better than one... it better be.
Anyway, this post is not to talk about my sleeping pattern. Hohoho. We went to visit Mummy P and the kids last weekend. Daddy T was out and Mummy P was alone handling 2 kids. We had dinner at Changi T3 in the evening and the 2 princess were so captivated by the kiddy ride.
Daddy Lim took the ride with Lil Shauna and ended up pretty pissed with her. The young lady had wanted to steer the ride and refused to let Daddy Lim touch the steering wheel. But she kept steering the car in the wrong direction. So, the car was seen swaying here and there throughout the whole ride. If I was riding, I'd probably come down with motion sickness. Hohoho.
And the whole time, Mummy P single-handedly took care of 2 kids and was handling both of them so well! I would have faint at 1, dun mentioned 2. I have to applaud her. It must have been super tiring. This is what I meant by "Super Mummy".
There are quite a few "super mummies" around me. Mummy J, Mummy S and my SIL are all SAHM and I always salute SAHM, especially those without helper. I had openly admitted that I cannot be a full-time house maker (but had also secretly hope to be a HDB taitai but with a maid lah). Staying at home the whole day with Lil Shauna drives me crazy. That explains why we are always out somewhere in the weekends. She is so full of energy and constantly demanding play. After her afternoon nap, she's basically an Energiser rabbit and I simply cannot keep up with her. If I stay at home, I would want to watch Tv, laze around, something that Lil Shauna doesnt allow me to do. -.o"
Mummy J and S had been successful in bringing up their girls without help. Although Mummy J constantly worrying about AN in her blog but AN seems to be growing up so happily and prettily in a land faraway from home. I cannot imagine having to face the child 24/7 and with no or little help at all time. Mummy S appears appear totally at ease in handling G. It seems like such an easy and natural thing for her to be a SAHM. She always tell me how time flies with the baby at home and how many things are there to keep them occupied. Something that I cannot relate with. My SIL had chose to be a SAHM since Fione's birth, a decision that I will never make and she had been staying at home with the kids for the past 5 years and seem to be gg strong! I couldnt survive one week, so dun tell me how long 5 years is.
Then we have Mummy S with J gorgor. She had built a successful career and a busy social life yet find time for her boy. Something must be wrong with her clock. God must have graciously given her extra hours everyday. Otherwise, how to pack so many things? My life only circles around Lil Shauna and work. Even Daddy Lim gets neglected sometimes. Oops.
When I compare myself with them, I always feel lousy. If they are above average mummies, I will probably fall below the scale. And I am constantly wondering what went wrong with the equation. No answer. Boohoo. Well, life goes on and I just have to work harder. Lil Shauna will grow up in no time and I dun want to miss her growing up. :) I hope she sticks to me forever like how she does now. Hohoho, I am a greedy mummy hor.
Mummy Lim
So, I will change out and spent some time with the princess and put her to bed. In the midst of sending her to dreamland, I too will concuss. I will then wake up at some unearthly hour (like now) to shower and maybe start blogging or watch TV bcos I cant get back to sleep. Great. No choice leh. When I am tired, I can fall asleep in 3 sec. Daddy Lim used to tease me about it. To coax Lil Shauna to sleep, we have to switch off the lights, on the aircon/ fan, shut our eyes and pretend to sleep. Nobody talks. She doesnt take long to fall asleep, but my 3 sec rule will kick in too. -.o" I hope things will get better when Daddy Lim comes back to day shift. He is to convert the cot to a junior bed and we will start training Lil Shauna to sleep with Jaclyn after we have tucked her to bed. With Daddy Lim around, I guess I will be less tired too? Two should be better than one... it better be.
Anyway, this post is not to talk about my sleeping pattern. Hohoho. We went to visit Mummy P and the kids last weekend. Daddy T was out and Mummy P was alone handling 2 kids. We had dinner at Changi T3 in the evening and the 2 princess were so captivated by the kiddy ride.
Daddy Lim took the ride with Lil Shauna and ended up pretty pissed with her. The young lady had wanted to steer the ride and refused to let Daddy Lim touch the steering wheel. But she kept steering the car in the wrong direction. So, the car was seen swaying here and there throughout the whole ride. If I was riding, I'd probably come down with motion sickness. Hohoho.
And the whole time, Mummy P single-handedly took care of 2 kids and was handling both of them so well! I would have faint at 1, dun mentioned 2. I have to applaud her. It must have been super tiring. This is what I meant by "Super Mummy".
There are quite a few "super mummies" around me. Mummy J, Mummy S and my SIL are all SAHM and I always salute SAHM, especially those without helper. I had openly admitted that I cannot be a full-time house maker (but had also secretly hope to be a HDB taitai but with a maid lah). Staying at home the whole day with Lil Shauna drives me crazy. That explains why we are always out somewhere in the weekends. She is so full of energy and constantly demanding play. After her afternoon nap, she's basically an Energiser rabbit and I simply cannot keep up with her. If I stay at home, I would want to watch Tv, laze around, something that Lil Shauna doesnt allow me to do. -.o"
Mummy J and S had been successful in bringing up their girls without help. Although Mummy J constantly worrying about AN in her blog but AN seems to be growing up so happily and prettily in a land faraway from home. I cannot imagine having to face the child 24/7 and with no or little help at all time. Mummy S appears appear totally at ease in handling G. It seems like such an easy and natural thing for her to be a SAHM. She always tell me how time flies with the baby at home and how many things are there to keep them occupied. Something that I cannot relate with. My SIL had chose to be a SAHM since Fione's birth, a decision that I will never make and she had been staying at home with the kids for the past 5 years and seem to be gg strong! I couldnt survive one week, so dun tell me how long 5 years is.
Then we have Mummy S with J gorgor. She had built a successful career and a busy social life yet find time for her boy. Something must be wrong with her clock. God must have graciously given her extra hours everyday. Otherwise, how to pack so many things? My life only circles around Lil Shauna and work. Even Daddy Lim gets neglected sometimes. Oops.
When I compare myself with them, I always feel lousy. If they are above average mummies, I will probably fall below the scale. And I am constantly wondering what went wrong with the equation. No answer. Boohoo. Well, life goes on and I just have to work harder. Lil Shauna will grow up in no time and I dun want to miss her growing up. :) I hope she sticks to me forever like how she does now. Hohoho, I am a greedy mummy hor.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Drama-mama
For those who only visited my blog now, you have missed an exciting show. If you realised, the chat box had been replaced. I had deleted some comments left by an uninvited guest. This is afterall my blog and I only want to keep things that I want to remember in my blog.
I had told Daddy Lim that I will blog about the event and will try to stay neutral. Uber hard lor. I can already feel sacasism in my blood. Hohoho.
So, it all started with the post on "Genting". My SIL got upset of the post. I noe she reads my blog. I gave her the URL when I started this blog so that she can read about my perspectives and how I feel. I have to agree that the Genting post was laced with sarcasms but maintained that it isnt offending. I qualified what I said and make it known that it was an assumption if I didnt know the fact. This is not the 1st time that I had such an issue with my SIL. She suggested for a talk and I agreed. So we both made time and chatted for an hour on the phone, trying to make things work. The topic drifted from that particular post to family issues. There are too many issues swept under the carpet in our family. I bet it is bcos there are too many ladies in the family. We women are such delicate and sensitive creatures that need to be handled with utmost care. And of course that hour doesnt solve most issues, but at least I het to hear her and she got an understanding of why certain things turn out as they are.
Time was precious and we had to make do with what we have. We even agreed that we should have dinner one day and I made a mental note to invite her when Daddy Lim comes back from night shift. I was glad for her openness and that she seems to feel better. I was sorry that she got upset at my post but maintained that what I blog is how I feel and here is nothing very wrong in what I wrote.
However, little do I know that while I was trying to make things work with my SIL, somebody left a whole string of comments in my blog, flaming me. To think that I actually got a good night sleep, happy that I had a good talk with my SIL and was informed by a friend the next morning of the ugly comments that she left.
Hohoho, given my character, you think I will remain silent? This is my blog leh. Of course I responded and am sarcastic as usual. I dun see the point of being polite. I think it is so brave for that somebody to do such a thing. I could have easily disintegrated each and every one of her comments and rebuked her. Her argument was seriously flawed. I could even dedicate a post to rebuke what she has wrote and I noe I would win bcos this is my blog and her argument wasnt strong. But no point, I dun want to start a war here and dirty my blog.
But for awhile, my blog became so interesting with all the flaming. I think I gained fame and if my counter works, maybe the no. of visitors to my blog to read the Genting post actually increased? Hohoho. I tot only popular bloggers get "hate" mails/ comments. Maybe I am that popular? ;p
Joke aside (but the whole thing had been a big joke!), it has been made known that the somebody's comments are not appreciated or welcome. I will continue to blog about my opinions, perspectives and how I feel in my blog. Otherwise, why keep this blog? I dun mean to upset people but what is it in my post that upsets them? That what I blog about is factually wrong? Or what I said is true but it pains one to see it all in black and white here? If is makes things better to be blind, then I rest my case.
Mummy Lim
I had told Daddy Lim that I will blog about the event and will try to stay neutral. Uber hard lor. I can already feel sacasism in my blood. Hohoho.
So, it all started with the post on "Genting". My SIL got upset of the post. I noe she reads my blog. I gave her the URL when I started this blog so that she can read about my perspectives and how I feel. I have to agree that the Genting post was laced with sarcasms but maintained that it isnt offending. I qualified what I said and make it known that it was an assumption if I didnt know the fact. This is not the 1st time that I had such an issue with my SIL. She suggested for a talk and I agreed. So we both made time and chatted for an hour on the phone, trying to make things work. The topic drifted from that particular post to family issues. There are too many issues swept under the carpet in our family. I bet it is bcos there are too many ladies in the family. We women are such delicate and sensitive creatures that need to be handled with utmost care. And of course that hour doesnt solve most issues, but at least I het to hear her and she got an understanding of why certain things turn out as they are.
Time was precious and we had to make do with what we have. We even agreed that we should have dinner one day and I made a mental note to invite her when Daddy Lim comes back from night shift. I was glad for her openness and that she seems to feel better. I was sorry that she got upset at my post but maintained that what I blog is how I feel and here is nothing very wrong in what I wrote.
However, little do I know that while I was trying to make things work with my SIL, somebody left a whole string of comments in my blog, flaming me. To think that I actually got a good night sleep, happy that I had a good talk with my SIL and was informed by a friend the next morning of the ugly comments that she left.
Hohoho, given my character, you think I will remain silent? This is my blog leh. Of course I responded and am sarcastic as usual. I dun see the point of being polite. I think it is so brave for that somebody to do such a thing. I could have easily disintegrated each and every one of her comments and rebuked her. Her argument was seriously flawed. I could even dedicate a post to rebuke what she has wrote and I noe I would win bcos this is my blog and her argument wasnt strong. But no point, I dun want to start a war here and dirty my blog.
But for awhile, my blog became so interesting with all the flaming. I think I gained fame and if my counter works, maybe the no. of visitors to my blog to read the Genting post actually increased? Hohoho. I tot only popular bloggers get "hate" mails/ comments. Maybe I am that popular? ;p
Joke aside (but the whole thing had been a big joke!), it has been made known that the somebody's comments are not appreciated or welcome. I will continue to blog about my opinions, perspectives and how I feel in my blog. Otherwise, why keep this blog? I dun mean to upset people but what is it in my post that upsets them? That what I blog about is factually wrong? Or what I said is true but it pains one to see it all in black and white here? If is makes things better to be blind, then I rest my case.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Indenpendence
Lil Shauna is 23 months. I duno if her Terrible Twos had started but she can be an angel at many times. Nevertheless, I have to admit that she's not that a difficult child. Most importantly, she's close to me and I can normally make her behave/ coax her.
Since she has started to talk more, she has been telling me so very often that she doesnt want (I dun want), she wants (I WANT), no and hers (MINE). And she can be very uncooperative sometimes, insisting on her way. I am just so glad that she doesnt choose her clothes yet. I just love dressing her up the way I like. Hehe. But she has been choosing which pair of shoes to wear, regardless of whether it goes with her clothes. Faint. -.o"
And that day, she insisted that she wanted to wear her own shoes when she couldnt. She simply refused to let us help. We had to bluff and coax her and ended up spenidng more than 15 mins trying to put on her shoes. Double faint. Hohoho.
But she's so cute, especially when she just wakes up. She just melts my heart everyday. :)
Since she has started to talk more, she has been telling me so very often that she doesnt want (I dun want), she wants (I WANT), no and hers (MINE). And she can be very uncooperative sometimes, insisting on her way. I am just so glad that she doesnt choose her clothes yet. I just love dressing her up the way I like. Hehe. But she has been choosing which pair of shoes to wear, regardless of whether it goes with her clothes. Faint. -.o"
And that day, she insisted that she wanted to wear her own shoes when she couldnt. She simply refused to let us help. We had to bluff and coax her and ended up spenidng more than 15 mins trying to put on her shoes. Double faint. Hohoho.
But she's so cute, especially when she just wakes up. She just melts my heart everyday. :)
Mummy Lim
Night Shift
Daddy Lim was supposed to end his night shift last Friday. But some time ago, his boss asked if he got extend as the next person gg on night shift got stuck in a project. The deal was an additional 2 weeks. The last person who went on night shift agreed to extend for one month so that our maid can come in time and with Jaclyn, I find no reason to ask Daddy Lim to reject. And so, he is to go on night shift for another 2 weeks. He will take leave for our Genting trip and that leaves us one more weekend.
But I had hell today. Lil Shauna's only had a 30 to 45 mins nap before she was awaken by the jiejie's screams and shout. She was very uncooperative and breaks into uncontrollable crying episodes so very easily. She wants her way every minute and so you can guessed how frequently she was crying in the afternoon. Luckily, I had a good nap at my MIL's place (before tagging along with my bro's family) and was at least fairly recharged. To add on it, Fione hasnt been good today. In fact, she was bad. It gets even more irritated when you know that she can listen and understand instructions but chose to be defiant. At certain point, I wanted so much to go home. I always like to go out during weekends bcos time passed especially slowly cooped at home with Lil Shauna. So you can tell how physically and mentally exhausted I was. Hohoho.
Suddenly, I wonder why on earth did I agree to the night shift extension! I must be crazy. Haiz.
Mummy Lim
But I had hell today. Lil Shauna's only had a 30 to 45 mins nap before she was awaken by the jiejie's screams and shout. She was very uncooperative and breaks into uncontrollable crying episodes so very easily. She wants her way every minute and so you can guessed how frequently she was crying in the afternoon. Luckily, I had a good nap at my MIL's place (before tagging along with my bro's family) and was at least fairly recharged. To add on it, Fione hasnt been good today. In fact, she was bad. It gets even more irritated when you know that she can listen and understand instructions but chose to be defiant. At certain point, I wanted so much to go home. I always like to go out during weekends bcos time passed especially slowly cooped at home with Lil Shauna. So you can tell how physically and mentally exhausted I was. Hohoho.
Suddenly, I wonder why on earth did I agree to the night shift extension! I must be crazy. Haiz.
Mummy Lim
We Are Going to Genting (Again)
We are going Genting again in mid April. We are flying on 15 Apr, which is both my bday and our 4th year wedding anniversary. Long, long time ago, I promised myself that we will spent every wedding anniversary overseas but Lil Shauna spoils it all. The 1st one was in Taiwan, the 2nd one I was heavily preggy with Lil Shauna and didnt go anywhere, the 3rd one, Lil Shauna was too young to appreciate and we ended up in Sentosa. So this time, we are gg Genting.
I love gg on holidays and had been travelling so frequently recently. We went Melbourne in Dec 09, HKG in Feb 10 and now we are going Genting. Hohoho. These trips just gave me something to look forward to. I love the feeling of being away from work totally and spent $$ without worries (budgeted lah). Genting is a nice destination too. It is 45 mins by flight and there are so many kiddy rides to entertain Lil Shauna and Popo will love to lose herself in the casino. ;p It is a one stone kills many bird destination.
Whenever we are thinking of gg Genting, we will always jio my bro's family. I supposed Lil Shauna will love the company when she's on one of those kiddy rides. :) But we will be very much on our own this time even though my bro's family is gg. Why? Bcos my SIL's bestie's family is coming along. The same lady with a pair of 2+ yo twins who went HKG with us. I call her the Super (Influential) Friend. Hohoho.
I dun really noe her, seen her on a few occasions and went to the HKG trip with her but not much direct contact too since we are all busy with our own kids. When we are not, I was too busy getting sick. Lol! But I can really see the influence that she has on my SIL. Maybe bcos they are both SAHM, so they can relate to each other better and they have more time to spend with each other when the whole world is working. They have become pretty "sticky". It reminds me of my secondary school days, how I must do everything (including gg to the toilet) with my bestie. You get my drift.
So, after the HKG trip, I wasnt surprised that SF is coming along for the Genting trip. In fact, my SIL never fancy Genting much. It is my bro. He too inherited my mum's genes. So my SIL invited SF and my bro's family probably wun come along if SF is not coming. SF wanted to go Genting but she had wanted to drive there. And so, my bro's family is also driving there. My bro probably will agree to anything so long as they end him in Genting. I think SF isnt keen to go if they have to take plane (save $$) or if they have to drive alone. Great, good luck! And I had been saying the same thing to my bro since I know that they are gg to drive there + whenever I traveled in his car. I and Lil Shauna had been tagging along with my bro's family every Sunday since Daddy Lim is on night shift. Every Sunday afternoon is a nightmare. It leaves me more tired than any other weekends. Basically, somebody must quarrel and cry. Often, it is Fione and it is bad, She can cry at the slightest discomfort or at the slightest thing that doesnt go her way. In that little confine space, it drives one crazy. Sometimes, I really hope to duct tape her mouth. Yes, crazy and evil auntie here.
My bro had been really optimistic about driving to Genting. They will start really early and he thinks that the kids will sleep. I think gg to Genting is not difficult. Afterall, they are all full of hope and energy. Yes, the kids will sleep and will probably give their best behavior at the promise of Genting. It is the returning part. They will probably leave in the early afternoon after they checked out. Imagine the way back when there's no more promise of fun, where everyone is tired, patience and energy has worn out. And they will probably hit the jam when they are back at the causeway. I duno what else to say, again, I can only wish them luck.
And at Genting itself, I wonder again how the 2 family will handle 4 kids. My mum will be constantly lured to the casino. She had said that she doesnt want to help my bro look after the kids there. My bro himself will have a hard time resisting temptations. At HKG, in the evening and night, my bro and SF's hb + my mum and Daddy Lim looked after the kids while my SIL and SF went shopping (and I lay sick in the bed). Who is gg to do that for them this time? When night comes, everybody will want to go to the casino. I am clueless. Yet, my bro remains optimistic. Sometimes, when I looked at how the 2 girls misbehaved, I am amazed at my bro's patience, but I think he needs alot more this time.
Still, I hope we will enjoy our trip. With Jaclyn and Daddy Lim (I was alone with Lil Shauna the last trip to Genting cos Daddy Lim got stuck at work), life will definitely more relaxed. And when things get too complicated, I think it will be nice for my family to disappear for awhile. I think we will still enjoy ourselves. Call me selfish, but we are there to holiday, not to babysit others' kids and let other people enjoy. Ahh... bad me.
Mummy Lim
I love gg on holidays and had been travelling so frequently recently. We went Melbourne in Dec 09, HKG in Feb 10 and now we are going Genting. Hohoho. These trips just gave me something to look forward to. I love the feeling of being away from work totally and spent $$ without worries (budgeted lah). Genting is a nice destination too. It is 45 mins by flight and there are so many kiddy rides to entertain Lil Shauna and Popo will love to lose herself in the casino. ;p It is a one stone kills many bird destination.
Whenever we are thinking of gg Genting, we will always jio my bro's family. I supposed Lil Shauna will love the company when she's on one of those kiddy rides. :) But we will be very much on our own this time even though my bro's family is gg. Why? Bcos my SIL's bestie's family is coming along. The same lady with a pair of 2+ yo twins who went HKG with us. I call her the Super (Influential) Friend. Hohoho.
I dun really noe her, seen her on a few occasions and went to the HKG trip with her but not much direct contact too since we are all busy with our own kids. When we are not, I was too busy getting sick. Lol! But I can really see the influence that she has on my SIL. Maybe bcos they are both SAHM, so they can relate to each other better and they have more time to spend with each other when the whole world is working. They have become pretty "sticky". It reminds me of my secondary school days, how I must do everything (including gg to the toilet) with my bestie. You get my drift.
So, after the HKG trip, I wasnt surprised that SF is coming along for the Genting trip. In fact, my SIL never fancy Genting much. It is my bro. He too inherited my mum's genes. So my SIL invited SF and my bro's family probably wun come along if SF is not coming. SF wanted to go Genting but she had wanted to drive there. And so, my bro's family is also driving there. My bro probably will agree to anything so long as they end him in Genting. I think SF isnt keen to go if they have to take plane (save $$) or if they have to drive alone. Great, good luck! And I had been saying the same thing to my bro since I know that they are gg to drive there + whenever I traveled in his car. I and Lil Shauna had been tagging along with my bro's family every Sunday since Daddy Lim is on night shift. Every Sunday afternoon is a nightmare. It leaves me more tired than any other weekends. Basically, somebody must quarrel and cry. Often, it is Fione and it is bad, She can cry at the slightest discomfort or at the slightest thing that doesnt go her way. In that little confine space, it drives one crazy. Sometimes, I really hope to duct tape her mouth. Yes, crazy and evil auntie here.
My bro had been really optimistic about driving to Genting. They will start really early and he thinks that the kids will sleep. I think gg to Genting is not difficult. Afterall, they are all full of hope and energy. Yes, the kids will sleep and will probably give their best behavior at the promise of Genting. It is the returning part. They will probably leave in the early afternoon after they checked out. Imagine the way back when there's no more promise of fun, where everyone is tired, patience and energy has worn out. And they will probably hit the jam when they are back at the causeway. I duno what else to say, again, I can only wish them luck.
And at Genting itself, I wonder again how the 2 family will handle 4 kids. My mum will be constantly lured to the casino. She had said that she doesnt want to help my bro look after the kids there. My bro himself will have a hard time resisting temptations. At HKG, in the evening and night, my bro and SF's hb + my mum and Daddy Lim looked after the kids while my SIL and SF went shopping (and I lay sick in the bed). Who is gg to do that for them this time? When night comes, everybody will want to go to the casino. I am clueless. Yet, my bro remains optimistic. Sometimes, when I looked at how the 2 girls misbehaved, I am amazed at my bro's patience, but I think he needs alot more this time.
Still, I hope we will enjoy our trip. With Jaclyn and Daddy Lim (I was alone with Lil Shauna the last trip to Genting cos Daddy Lim got stuck at work), life will definitely more relaxed. And when things get too complicated, I think it will be nice for my family to disappear for awhile. I think we will still enjoy ourselves. Call me selfish, but we are there to holiday, not to babysit others' kids and let other people enjoy. Ahh... bad me.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Why Children Loves Barney, Hi-5 and Teletubbies
Long, long time ago, I was puzzled too over children's obsession with Hi-5, Barney and Teletubbies, especially the latter 2. I remembered rumours that maybe they are Satanic, thus the attraction. I had never paid much attention to the trios since I was already pretty old when they hit the market. I grew up with Big Bird and Cookie Monster.
It was recently that I was exposed to the trios. 1st, it was Hi-5. Then Barney and finally Teletubbies (via U-Tube). The cousins had been watching Hi-5 and Barney like nobody's business, so it was easy to understand how Lil Shauna was introduced to the 2. And to a certain extend, I agreed that TV watching is bad. I always attempt to watch TV with Lil Shauna when we had to switch on her TV to occupy her and give us some peace. Yes, she has learnt many words and songs via these TV but moderation is key. Her cousins have a bad habit, Their TV is constantly on regardless of what they are doing, watching or not. When the children TV is not on, it is adult shows. In fact, many of us are guilty of this bad habit, but they are children leh. Hohoho. And it was impossible for me to interfere since my mum was the main caregiver and she had so much to do and TV watching really keep them entertained and quiet for many whiles.
I had wanted to break that bad habit when Lil Shauna started to stay at home and wanted Jaclyn to restrict TV watching to 2 hours a day, i.e. once in the morning and once in the afternoon. But my mum still comes in the afternoon and I saw (on the cameras) + how easily Jaclyn will switch on the TV for Lil Shauna during the weekends that convinced me that things are just as bad. The worse part? Lil Shauna will ask for Barney during meal time (if we are at home) and Jacyln will be totally obedient cos Lil Shauna will be distracted and it will be easier to feed her. I duno to laugh or to cry.
Yes, I can stop her but my mum will still do that too when I am not around. And it is hard to tell my mum not to. Cos I have tried spending whole day entertaining the princess before and it is really tiring, so imaging doing that EVERYDAY. TV is a life saviour. -______-"
Back to why children loves the trios. I had been spending a large part of my time watching Hi-5 and Barney with Lil Shauna and found that the programs are really captivating. The songs are catchy and it is so hyped up that it leaves you high. No wonder the children cant stop. Teletubbies as well. Daddy Lim hates Teletubbies and we have been watching behind his back during Lil Shauna's occasional U-Tube time (OK, I lied, the U Tube time had been quite frequent). And they are really quite cute. Their theme song is so catchy and makes you want to sing along. The theme of each episode is so simple. There was one about holding hands and Lil Shauna actually wanted to hold my hand and form a circle like what she saw the Teletubbies were doing!
So, I conclude that there is probably nothing Satanic about them. Still I noe too much TV is no good. Haiz, being parents are tough. Hmmm.. what am I thinking about to want to try for no. 2? Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
It was recently that I was exposed to the trios. 1st, it was Hi-5. Then Barney and finally Teletubbies (via U-Tube). The cousins had been watching Hi-5 and Barney like nobody's business, so it was easy to understand how Lil Shauna was introduced to the 2. And to a certain extend, I agreed that TV watching is bad. I always attempt to watch TV with Lil Shauna when we had to switch on her TV to occupy her and give us some peace. Yes, she has learnt many words and songs via these TV but moderation is key. Her cousins have a bad habit, Their TV is constantly on regardless of what they are doing, watching or not. When the children TV is not on, it is adult shows. In fact, many of us are guilty of this bad habit, but they are children leh. Hohoho. And it was impossible for me to interfere since my mum was the main caregiver and she had so much to do and TV watching really keep them entertained and quiet for many whiles.
I had wanted to break that bad habit when Lil Shauna started to stay at home and wanted Jaclyn to restrict TV watching to 2 hours a day, i.e. once in the morning and once in the afternoon. But my mum still comes in the afternoon and I saw (on the cameras) + how easily Jaclyn will switch on the TV for Lil Shauna during the weekends that convinced me that things are just as bad. The worse part? Lil Shauna will ask for Barney during meal time (if we are at home) and Jacyln will be totally obedient cos Lil Shauna will be distracted and it will be easier to feed her. I duno to laugh or to cry.
Yes, I can stop her but my mum will still do that too when I am not around. And it is hard to tell my mum not to. Cos I have tried spending whole day entertaining the princess before and it is really tiring, so imaging doing that EVERYDAY. TV is a life saviour. -______-"
Back to why children loves the trios. I had been spending a large part of my time watching Hi-5 and Barney with Lil Shauna and found that the programs are really captivating. The songs are catchy and it is so hyped up that it leaves you high. No wonder the children cant stop. Teletubbies as well. Daddy Lim hates Teletubbies and we have been watching behind his back during Lil Shauna's occasional U-Tube time (OK, I lied, the U Tube time had been quite frequent). And they are really quite cute. Their theme song is so catchy and makes you want to sing along. The theme of each episode is so simple. There was one about holding hands and Lil Shauna actually wanted to hold my hand and form a circle like what she saw the Teletubbies were doing!
So, I conclude that there is probably nothing Satanic about them. Still I noe too much TV is no good. Haiz, being parents are tough. Hmmm.. what am I thinking about to want to try for no. 2? Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Musically Inclined
Daddy Lim was so excited and was shouting for me to record this down.
I think he is gg to tell me to buy a new baby guitar or drum set for Lil Shauna. -.o"
Mummy Lim
I think he is gg to tell me to buy a new baby guitar or drum set for Lil Shauna. -.o"
Mummy Lim
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