Today is the start of the school holiday and it applies to Lil Shauna as well. Today also mark the start of J's nightmare. J was agonised for 2 weeks when we kept Lil Shauna away from school due to the HFMD. Now, it is 4 weeks! I can see the pain in her eye whenever we talk about school holidays. -________-"
No wonder those organisations that pushed out holiday programs are selling like hot cakes even when the programs are uber expensive. It is not that the kids' parents are uber rich, but it is really difficult to keep up with the kids nowadays. If it is not bcos I cant find such programs for a two year old or that they are too far away, I would sign up Lil Shauna too. Haiz..
The only comfort? Fione is on school holidays too and my mum will probably bring her often to our place and Lil Shauna will have a playmate. And I supposed, when the weather is good, the adults would bring them for a swim or a walk somewhere. I have intended to take leave here and there too to accompany Lil Shauna. I think Daddy Lim would be a little too busy. Haiz..
And Lil Shauna woke up bright and early today, even before we left for work. Poor J. Lil Shauna loves school and had been showing us wat she learnt in school all day. I wonder if she's as happy as we were that it is school holidays now. I bet not. Sometimes, during the weekends, she even asked to go to school. Wah, my princess so hardworking ah. ;p
Mummy Lim
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Why we should have kidS
Yes, I survived the weekend. I am actually quite glad that it is over. Lil Shauna drained me, especially when she's into the only-mummy-can mode, which can happen very frequently. Basically, mummy must do everything when that happens, from carrying her to feeding her to washing her backside to taking the empty milk bottle from her hands. Otherwise, she will whine non-stop until mummy does what she wants. It is very bad.
Still, children are blessings. Hehe. I am not sure why am I making 2 posts on similar topics. Maybe becoming 2nd time mummy brings out all the motherly instinct again. ;p Back to the topic, I think we should have kids, not just one but 2 or more if we can afford, not only $$ but time. So why so I think so?
1. Humans are to made to do so. And that is how you & me come about.
2. Children completes the family. Remember we used to draw father, mother and 2 kids when we were young? Anyway, Daddy Lim always tease me on that bcos I said that before we had Lil Shauna.
3. Children brings the parents closer to the grandparents. I cannot agree more. We spent so much more time with Popo and Nainai now as compared to when Lil Shauna wasnt around.
4. Children brings companionship. Although not all children grow up filal, me and siblings did and I supposed my kids will too. When Daddy Lim or me passes on, the children will continue to bring companionship, just like us to my mum or to nainai now.
5. Children makes us more sensible children. Although we have always understand how our parents meant well for us, we didnt really know, until we become parents ourselves.
6. If there are more than one, they have each other when it comes to hard decision. Daddy Lim and myself both went through and experience that when our dads were very sick.
7. Children brings joy, little and big ones, every day.
8. Children make us feel needed and make us into responsibile adults.
9. Finally, children are God's blessings. :)
See, tons of reasons to have kids! I hope I will enjoy being 2nd time mummy despite having to chase after not one but two kids. Hohohoho. God will bless me with lots of love and most importantly, patience and self-control. ;p
Mummy Lim
Still, children are blessings. Hehe. I am not sure why am I making 2 posts on similar topics. Maybe becoming 2nd time mummy brings out all the motherly instinct again. ;p Back to the topic, I think we should have kids, not just one but 2 or more if we can afford, not only $$ but time. So why so I think so?
1. Humans are to made to do so. And that is how you & me come about.
2. Children completes the family. Remember we used to draw father, mother and 2 kids when we were young? Anyway, Daddy Lim always tease me on that bcos I said that before we had Lil Shauna.
3. Children brings the parents closer to the grandparents. I cannot agree more. We spent so much more time with Popo and Nainai now as compared to when Lil Shauna wasnt around.
4. Children brings companionship. Although not all children grow up filal, me and siblings did and I supposed my kids will too. When Daddy Lim or me passes on, the children will continue to bring companionship, just like us to my mum or to nainai now.
5. Children makes us more sensible children. Although we have always understand how our parents meant well for us, we didnt really know, until we become parents ourselves.
6. If there are more than one, they have each other when it comes to hard decision. Daddy Lim and myself both went through and experience that when our dads were very sick.
7. Children brings joy, little and big ones, every day.
8. Children make us feel needed and make us into responsibile adults.
9. Finally, children are God's blessings. :)
See, tons of reasons to have kids! I hope I will enjoy being 2nd time mummy despite having to chase after not one but two kids. Hohohoho. God will bless me with lots of love and most importantly, patience and self-control. ;p
Mummy Lim
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Long Weekend
Popo is enjoying herself with her friends in Genting now, which is good. We always tell her that she should run and travel while she still can. However, that also means that I am left with Lil Shauna for the long weekend and Daddy Lim is busy at work everyday throughout this period. -.o" Not that I cannot handle her alone (with the maid), I just felt bored having to go out alone with nobody to talk to. Hard to talk to J or have a proper adult conversation with Lil Shauna mah. So, I was quite kan cheong when the PH comes and I was trying to make plans to entertain the princess so that she doesnt kill us.
The intention was to bring her to the library on Friday morning and Science Center in the afternoon. The last time I was there was at least 6 years ago and that wasnt a thorough tour. I bet things have changed alot. I heard there is a outdoor water park too. Lil Shauna will love the water park.
However, Lil Shauna woke up with full blown runny nose. -.o" We have no more medicine and I decided to bring her to the doctor. Right outside the clinic, I realised that she had developed patches of rashes on her legs and hands but she doesnt seem to be at discomfort. I was so glad to have decided to bring her to the doctor. The doctor assured that the rash is fine, probably viral rash cos by the infection and should go away on its own in a few days' time. So long as Lil Shauna is alert and active, things should be fine.
So, with the runny nose & the rash, we have to cancel the Science Park. And I found that libraries are closed on PHs. -_____-" So we are cooped at home and Lil Shauna had a long nap on our bed with the fan blowing at her. She definitely takes after Daddy Lim and can sweat buckets while sleeping in warm environment. She woke up and soon Daddy Lim was home to bring us for a walk in Suntec.
So, the library and Science Center plans have been shifted to today. :) Lil Shauna is still sleeping. Must be the flu medicine and my bed + the fan. Hohoho. Ah yee happens to be free too and we are all gg to the Science Center. :) Mummy loves company.
Tomorrow will be church and nainai's house. I wonder how we can handle 2 kids in the future. And I also realised that my mum is the link between my bro's family and me. Without my mum, I dun go out with them. Must work harder on this one.
Mummy Lim
The intention was to bring her to the library on Friday morning and Science Center in the afternoon. The last time I was there was at least 6 years ago and that wasnt a thorough tour. I bet things have changed alot. I heard there is a outdoor water park too. Lil Shauna will love the water park.
However, Lil Shauna woke up with full blown runny nose. -.o" We have no more medicine and I decided to bring her to the doctor. Right outside the clinic, I realised that she had developed patches of rashes on her legs and hands but she doesnt seem to be at discomfort. I was so glad to have decided to bring her to the doctor. The doctor assured that the rash is fine, probably viral rash cos by the infection and should go away on its own in a few days' time. So long as Lil Shauna is alert and active, things should be fine.
So, with the runny nose & the rash, we have to cancel the Science Park. And I found that libraries are closed on PHs. -_____-" So we are cooped at home and Lil Shauna had a long nap on our bed with the fan blowing at her. She definitely takes after Daddy Lim and can sweat buckets while sleeping in warm environment. She woke up and soon Daddy Lim was home to bring us for a walk in Suntec.
So, the library and Science Center plans have been shifted to today. :) Lil Shauna is still sleeping. Must be the flu medicine and my bed + the fan. Hohoho. Ah yee happens to be free too and we are all gg to the Science Center. :) Mummy loves company.
Tomorrow will be church and nainai's house. I wonder how we can handle 2 kids in the future. And I also realised that my mum is the link between my bro's family and me. Without my mum, I dun go out with them. Must work harder on this one.
Mummy Lim
She has the same Laugh
We were amused that Lil Shauna gets entertained by the simplest thing.
And looking through the video, we realised that she had the same laugh as when she was a baby.
Amazing hor.
Mummy Lim
And looking through the video, we realised that she had the same laugh as when she was a baby.
Amazing hor.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Children are Blessings
I always felt this way, especially when we tried so long for Lil Shauna. The emotional roller coaster during that 9 months of trying was hard to bear. However, we believe God was at work. He got us all ready to be parents and we were very appreciative when we finally conceived. We were surprised when no. 2 takes lesser effort and time. Maybe bcos we are seasoned liao. Hohohoho.
I have read forums and heard stories of people who were unable to conceive despite all kind of attempts and also stories of miscarriages/ stillborns, etc. But they were never 1st person account.
Recently, I heard of friends who had problem conceiving, not one but three and it makes me realised that it is REALLY a blessing to be able to conceive. I can imagine the frustration, the emotional ups and downs while trying to conceive. I wonder if it is bcos I and the people around me are of child bearing age and thus starts to hear such accounts of difficulty to conceive or the women's fertility is going down in general. Either way, I felt really blessed.
Just a while ago, I overheard 2 younger colleagues sharing about how they slept through their Sundays. I could feel envy creeping into me at that instance. I had also been recalling of those times before Lil Shauna comes along, how carefree I was, sleeping late, watching late night movies or simply chomping down VCDs after VCDs. Well, I didnt regret having Lil Shauna. I just tot that it would be wonderful if I get the chance to do those silly stuff again. ;p Maybe 5 years from now. Hohoho.
Anyway, children are blessings and it is worth the sacrifice. The joy that they bring, the joy of watching them grow - priceless. No wonder people have to celebrate Mothers' Day, we mummies are just too noble. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
I have read forums and heard stories of people who were unable to conceive despite all kind of attempts and also stories of miscarriages/ stillborns, etc. But they were never 1st person account.
Recently, I heard of friends who had problem conceiving, not one but three and it makes me realised that it is REALLY a blessing to be able to conceive. I can imagine the frustration, the emotional ups and downs while trying to conceive. I wonder if it is bcos I and the people around me are of child bearing age and thus starts to hear such accounts of difficulty to conceive or the women's fertility is going down in general. Either way, I felt really blessed.
Just a while ago, I overheard 2 younger colleagues sharing about how they slept through their Sundays. I could feel envy creeping into me at that instance. I had also been recalling of those times before Lil Shauna comes along, how carefree I was, sleeping late, watching late night movies or simply chomping down VCDs after VCDs. Well, I didnt regret having Lil Shauna. I just tot that it would be wonderful if I get the chance to do those silly stuff again. ;p Maybe 5 years from now. Hohoho.
Anyway, children are blessings and it is worth the sacrifice. The joy that they bring, the joy of watching them grow - priceless. No wonder people have to celebrate Mothers' Day, we mummies are just too noble. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Chasing Away the Blues
It is still quite blue. Daddy Lim hasnt been feeling on top of the world recently too. I think he is tired, very tired and wonder if he will get burnt out soon. Haiz.. He needs God's grace more than anything. I cant help.
So, how to chase away the blues?
Surprises from really nice colleagues on a Monday morning seems to brighten up the morning a little. I am intending to share this with Lil Shauna later.
So, how to chase away the blues?
Surprises from really nice colleagues on a Monday morning seems to brighten up the morning a little. I am intending to share this with Lil Shauna later.
Going home to a beautiful princess, singing and playing and tucking her to bed. She has a conversation with me last night just before she drifted off to sleep. I was hugging and patting her while we talked. Dun ask me what was the conversation about, she said complete sentences but the topic jumped from one to another with totally no connection. I was smiling to myself while I was talking to her. It was such a sweet moment. My baby is growing up. I think I have to start changing my mindset and stop feeling such a drag to tuck her to bed. Soon, she will not want mummy to tuck her to bed. -.o" 
Remembering the silly things that Lil Shauna does that brings such joy into our lives and have a good laugh about it.
Go for a holiday! Yeah, I have to start planning on this one. I miss all those shopping holidays. It is too tough with a toddler, but we will go somewhere soon, even if it is nearby.
Think about retail therapy (I say "think" and not "do). I think it helps to know that soon I will buy new stuff for myself. I thing I need to add new pieces to my wardrobe. I need new shoes too. I had always to be a yummy mummy but never really achieved it. The lazy worm always get the upper hand. Must work hard at that. Not young anymore. Just that my pocket doesnt really seem to agree. Our expenses had increased tremendously since J come along. We spent almost what we earned every month. This is bad. I wonder how we are gg to survive when no. 2 comes along. Hmm.. Daddy Lim just has to work extra hard. ;p
So, how is it? I am still light blue. But thinking about Lil Shauna does help. Ahhhh, the power of children.
Mummy Lim
Go for a holiday! Yeah, I have to start planning on this one. I miss all those shopping holidays. It is too tough with a toddler, but we will go somewhere soon, even if it is nearby.
Think about retail therapy (I say "think" and not "do). I think it helps to know that soon I will buy new stuff for myself. I thing I need to add new pieces to my wardrobe. I need new shoes too. I had always to be a yummy mummy but never really achieved it. The lazy worm always get the upper hand. Must work hard at that. Not young anymore. Just that my pocket doesnt really seem to agree. Our expenses had increased tremendously since J come along. We spent almost what we earned every month. This is bad. I wonder how we are gg to survive when no. 2 comes along. Hmm.. Daddy Lim just has to work extra hard. ;p
So, how is it? I am still light blue. But thinking about Lil Shauna does help. Ahhhh, the power of children.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Monday Blues or Mid-life Crisis
Haiz, it is one of those days again. That I started wondering what am I doing with my life. I have a good family, a house, a car and a good job. It seems quite complete but from time to time I will wonder what else there should be. I seem to be constantly pushed to move forward. I will be busy working from Monday to Friday (and sometimes Sat). Then weekend will be spent with Lil Shauna. When the princess misbehaved badly, I will wish that time passes quickly, yet lament when I realised that my weekend is over and I have to start work the next day. Aiyo, why like that?
Is this mid-life crisis? Then I must have lapsed into the crisis fairly early. And I have been in this state for a long, long time. Mid-life crisis last so long meh? I think it started way before Lil Shauna comes along. Then I tot that maybe a baby will complete the family and changes things. Well, it does, it makes me more tired and I am now busy with different set of things. Hohoho.
Hmm.. how ah? wat should I do huh? I have been planning holidays and short trips every now and then bcos it gives me something to look forward. Hmm... maybe I need another holiday. There is none in the pipeline now. Maybe that is why I am so bored. Lol.
Mummy Lim
Is this mid-life crisis? Then I must have lapsed into the crisis fairly early. And I have been in this state for a long, long time. Mid-life crisis last so long meh? I think it started way before Lil Shauna comes along. Then I tot that maybe a baby will complete the family and changes things. Well, it does, it makes me more tired and I am now busy with different set of things. Hohoho.
Hmm.. how ah? wat should I do huh? I have been planning holidays and short trips every now and then bcos it gives me something to look forward. Hmm... maybe I need another holiday. There is none in the pipeline now. Maybe that is why I am so bored. Lol.
Mummy Lim
Around her Little Finger
We go to nainai's place almost every weekend. That is bcos we noe nainia misses Lil Shauna like crazy and we wanted her to be close to Daddy Lim's family too. Also, with J, we get to nuah most of the time when we are at nainia's place. Hohohohohohoho.
Lil Shauna has a way with nainai. She seems to noe that nainai doted so much on her and she uses little tactic to bind nainai's heart even closer to hers. She will let nainai carry her and will go hug and kiss nainai. Most importantly, she will call out to nainai so very sweetly. I think my heart will melt too if I am nainai. There is no way to resist.
And right when it is time to leave, she will insist that nainai carry her and refused others, as if she cannot bear to leave nainai. Many times, nainai have to carry her, take the lift with us and right to the car door. -____-" Today even best. At the car door, she allowed me to carry her after some struggle. But with one hand, she held on tightly to nainai's hand and with the other hand, she pointed to the car and insisted nainai board the car with us. It was after much coaxing that she let her of nainai and allowed me to carry her into the car. Win liao lor. Nainai must have felt so loved at that point of time. I think she just made nainai crazily adores her.
Haiz, if I am little sibling of Lil Shauna, I think I will be very afraid. i think teh adults have no more love for no. 2. Lil Shauna is such a heart grabber. ;p
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna has a way with nainai. She seems to noe that nainai doted so much on her and she uses little tactic to bind nainai's heart even closer to hers. She will let nainai carry her and will go hug and kiss nainai. Most importantly, she will call out to nainai so very sweetly. I think my heart will melt too if I am nainai. There is no way to resist.
And right when it is time to leave, she will insist that nainai carry her and refused others, as if she cannot bear to leave nainai. Many times, nainai have to carry her, take the lift with us and right to the car door. -____-" Today even best. At the car door, she allowed me to carry her after some struggle. But with one hand, she held on tightly to nainai's hand and with the other hand, she pointed to the car and insisted nainai board the car with us. It was after much coaxing that she let her of nainai and allowed me to carry her into the car. Win liao lor. Nainai must have felt so loved at that point of time. I think she just made nainai crazily adores her.
Haiz, if I am little sibling of Lil Shauna, I think I will be very afraid. i think teh adults have no more love for no. 2. Lil Shauna is such a heart grabber. ;p
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
We are Bored
Actually, it was bcos Lil Shauna refused to change her shorts and we ended with some crazy ideas.
We tried to make Lil Shauna join in the fun too. Crazy parents.
And we even took a family pix.
I think Daddty Lim will kill me for posting these pix. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna the Dog Trainer
Maybe bcos Lil Shauna doesnt get to see Nono much, she enjoys his company more than the 2 jiejies do. But of course, she gets distracted too.
And Nono loves the extra attention.
Mummy Lim
And Nono loves the extra attention.
Mummy Lim
Monday, May 17, 2010
Really Sticky?
I brought Lil Shauna to church yday. I have decided to accompany her one more time before gg for service. As usual, she was uber sticky to me and refused to participate in the worship and stuff. I cannot be more than 5cm away from her else her alarm will sound off and she will search and pounce on mummy. -.o" I somehow envy the other parents whose kids roam freely and were happily dancing and jumping. Lil Shauna was more like a koala bear.
Bcos Lil Shauna was clinging on to me and doesnt want J. J seems to be enjoying herself, sitting some distance away and chatting with other PHL maids. -.o" I had to keep reminding J to try to take over cos I will not join them the following week and J has to learn to handle Lil Shauna. At one point, I escaped and went to roam a little. I went to the cry room (where I can hear the sermon too) and God said, "join a PCM group". The PCM group is like a cell group. I had wanted to do so but never got to doing it. The PCM group will probably make me more accountable, especially in attending church and tidings and I did. :) I signed up and am waiting for somebody to call me. Hopefully, I can find a group that cater to our needs. :)
And when I was back to where Lil Shauna was, peeking from outside, she was happily colouring with crayon. Not crying, not fussing, not clingy. -____-" When I went back into the room and she saw me, she went "mummy bao" again and koala bear style. It makes me wonder if she's really insecure and shy or merely my presence?
Mummy Lim
Bcos Lil Shauna was clinging on to me and doesnt want J. J seems to be enjoying herself, sitting some distance away and chatting with other PHL maids. -.o" I had to keep reminding J to try to take over cos I will not join them the following week and J has to learn to handle Lil Shauna. At one point, I escaped and went to roam a little. I went to the cry room (where I can hear the sermon too) and God said, "join a PCM group". The PCM group is like a cell group. I had wanted to do so but never got to doing it. The PCM group will probably make me more accountable, especially in attending church and tidings and I did. :) I signed up and am waiting for somebody to call me. Hopefully, I can find a group that cater to our needs. :)
And when I was back to where Lil Shauna was, peeking from outside, she was happily colouring with crayon. Not crying, not fussing, not clingy. -____-" When I went back into the room and she saw me, she went "mummy bao" again and koala bear style. It makes me wonder if she's really insecure and shy or merely my presence?
Mummy Lim
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Lil Shauna is Sleeping on her Own
Last Sun, Lil Shauna fell asleep in the car after making a big fuss. As we have been intending for her to learn to sleep in her own room, we left her on her little bed in her room, to spend the night with J. We left both the baby room's door and our door opened so that I can check on her and oso rush to her rescue if she does cry in the night.
I checked on her several times before I the night. Each time, she was sleeping soundly, just a different posture from the last that I seen her. Then I felt into deep sleep.
I was subsequently woken up by Daddy Lim and he asked me something about baobao crying. I tot he asked me if baobao was crying and I replied no. The next morning, when we were up for work, I found that Lil Shauna was on J's mattress and J was half sleeping on the floor with an empty bottle beside her. Apparently, Lil Shauna woke up, cried and fussed a little and asked for milk at about 5am but went back to sleep after the milk. I didnt hear anything at all.
I told Daddy Lim wat happened and he said that he heard LiL Shauna cried too. So he woke me up and asked me if I heard too. Since I replied no and went back to sleep, he went back to sleep too. -_________-" Wat great parents Lil Shauna has. Lol. Nevertheless, Lil Shauna slept all the way to 7.45am when she usually woke up at 7am. She must have enjoyed sleeping in in the morning without her noisy parents getting ready for work or kena disturbed when being shifted out to sleep in the living room. ;p
We decided to try again this weekend. Lil Shauna felt asleep by 10pm. She was tired out by the day's activities and is now sleeping soundly on her own little bed. I hope she has a good night sleep. We will try again tomorrow and we will slowly increase the no. of nights that she sleeps in her own room. Eventually, we will try to tuck her in in her bed, her room. I think it will take a long while before she can do that, hopefully before no. 2 comes along. :)
Oh, we have beautified her room. I have brought some really nice wall stickers and Lil Shauna actually helped to put up the stickers. :)
I checked on her several times before I the night. Each time, she was sleeping soundly, just a different posture from the last that I seen her. Then I felt into deep sleep.
I was subsequently woken up by Daddy Lim and he asked me something about baobao crying. I tot he asked me if baobao was crying and I replied no. The next morning, when we were up for work, I found that Lil Shauna was on J's mattress and J was half sleeping on the floor with an empty bottle beside her. Apparently, Lil Shauna woke up, cried and fussed a little and asked for milk at about 5am but went back to sleep after the milk. I didnt hear anything at all.
I told Daddy Lim wat happened and he said that he heard LiL Shauna cried too. So he woke me up and asked me if I heard too. Since I replied no and went back to sleep, he went back to sleep too. -_________-" Wat great parents Lil Shauna has. Lol. Nevertheless, Lil Shauna slept all the way to 7.45am when she usually woke up at 7am. She must have enjoyed sleeping in in the morning without her noisy parents getting ready for work or kena disturbed when being shifted out to sleep in the living room. ;p
We decided to try again this weekend. Lil Shauna felt asleep by 10pm. She was tired out by the day's activities and is now sleeping soundly on her own little bed. I hope she has a good night sleep. We will try again tomorrow and we will slowly increase the no. of nights that she sleeps in her own room. Eventually, we will try to tuck her in in her bed, her room. I think it will take a long while before she can do that, hopefully before no. 2 comes along. :)
Oh, we have beautified her room. I have brought some really nice wall stickers and Lil Shauna actually helped to put up the stickers. :)
And the finished product?
Mummy LimMummy Lim is Half Dead
Ah yee has a stall at the flea market this afternoon and she has no help. So mummy has offered to help at no cost. I think this is the 3rd or 4th time that mummy helped out at the flea market at no cost. Other than manpower, I have also contributed lots of clothes, shoes and accessories that I no longer wear. Lil Shauna contributed her out grown clothes and shoes too. :)
We were there since 3pm and ended the session at about 7.30pm. Subtracting the rental, ah yee made about $200. That should last the jobless ah yee for awhile. I realised that Singaporeans are usually the ones selling and PHL and other foreign workers are the ones buying. The good pieces can fetch $5 to $10 in the beginning and towards the very end, 2 pieces can go for $1. Pathetic? But that is better than having to lug the unwanted clothes back home.
Whenever ah yee gets a stall, the whole family helps out from ferrying the goods to manning the stall to taking care of babies. Each has their roles. We dun really mind helping out. Afterall, these are unwanted stuff (some our own and some from friends) and ah yee made extra pocket $$ using her own effort. Better than having her ask us for $$.
I think we will do this again in the near future. Afterall, we ladies always seem to have things that we no longer want and of course we need to replace those unwanted things with new ones and when the new ones are here, we need to make space for them. Nope, we are not spendthrift, we are just doing our part to boost the economy. :)
Mummy Lim
We were there since 3pm and ended the session at about 7.30pm. Subtracting the rental, ah yee made about $200. That should last the jobless ah yee for awhile. I realised that Singaporeans are usually the ones selling and PHL and other foreign workers are the ones buying. The good pieces can fetch $5 to $10 in the beginning and towards the very end, 2 pieces can go for $1. Pathetic? But that is better than having to lug the unwanted clothes back home.
Whenever ah yee gets a stall, the whole family helps out from ferrying the goods to manning the stall to taking care of babies. Each has their roles. We dun really mind helping out. Afterall, these are unwanted stuff (some our own and some from friends) and ah yee made extra pocket $$ using her own effort. Better than having her ask us for $$.
I think we will do this again in the near future. Afterall, we ladies always seem to have things that we no longer want and of course we need to replace those unwanted things with new ones and when the new ones are here, we need to make space for them. Nope, we are not spendthrift, we are just doing our part to boost the economy. :)
Mummy Lim
Sunday, May 9, 2010
We went to Church
I had been thinking about gg to church since 3 weeks ago. I had promised myself to go back to church but had been procrastinating. There seems to be too much unnecessary anxieties and worries that stopped me. I had wanted to find somebody who had been attending Faith Methodist to accompany me on our 1st service after such a long break but no luck. We couldnt find such a person. I even emailed the church but no respond. It didnt help to allay the fears even after J took the initiative to call the church on my behalf and emailed me about the children sessions when the service is on. I only found peace when I called the church myself.
God must be at it. He sent a really nice lady to speak to me when I called, even when she was just the admin person there. She sounded really encouraging and urged me to return to church. And when I asked about the Children's ministry, I was transferred to this really sweet lady, Auntie Mag.
She was so nice and assuring over the phone, telling me about the Children's ministry and that there is some program gg on for the kids, coinciding with the service timing. I was told to sit in with Lil Shauna today and let her get used to the program before attempting to attend the service. Speaking to her calms my heart and I just knew that we will be in good hands. So, we went to church today.
It had been a long while. Strangely, after that call, I had no fears. It seems as if everything fell in place nicely. We had a late breakfast and Lil Shauna had quite a bit of my porridge before we got ready for church. Lil Shauna was well-behaved on the MRT ride and was in a happy mood.
Aunt Mag greeted us at the door and she was indeed a very nice and warm lady with a nice hearty laugh. We were the 1st few to arrive and Lil Shauna was all clingy at 1st but was attracted by the basket of toys shortly. Most of the toys dun seem to be in too good a working condition but all the kids were very entertained. After awhile, she started to roam freely, sourcing and picking and bringing back new pieces of toys. :)
God must be at it. He sent a really nice lady to speak to me when I called, even when she was just the admin person there. She sounded really encouraging and urged me to return to church. And when I asked about the Children's ministry, I was transferred to this really sweet lady, Auntie Mag.
She was so nice and assuring over the phone, telling me about the Children's ministry and that there is some program gg on for the kids, coinciding with the service timing. I was told to sit in with Lil Shauna today and let her get used to the program before attempting to attend the service. Speaking to her calms my heart and I just knew that we will be in good hands. So, we went to church today.
It had been a long while. Strangely, after that call, I had no fears. It seems as if everything fell in place nicely. We had a late breakfast and Lil Shauna had quite a bit of my porridge before we got ready for church. Lil Shauna was well-behaved on the MRT ride and was in a happy mood.
Aunt Mag greeted us at the door and she was indeed a very nice and warm lady with a nice hearty laugh. We were the 1st few to arrive and Lil Shauna was all clingy at 1st but was attracted by the basket of toys shortly. Most of the toys dun seem to be in too good a working condition but all the kids were very entertained. After awhile, she started to roam freely, sourcing and picking and bringing back new pieces of toys. :)
They had 30 mins of playtime and it was worship time. Lil Shauna got all clingy again when the toys were packed away. She refused to follow any of the activities but merely stick to mummy or stare at the helpers. Faint. But mummy had a good time. Hehe. Then, it was bible story time. I am not sure if Lil Shauna understands the story (about Jesus calming the storm and rough sea) but she seems to be listening intently. Then, it was offering time. They actually got one of the kids to hold a coin bank and the rest of the kids went to make offering. So cute! Then, her favourite snack time and art & craft. The session ended at about 12.15pm. The service is supposed to end at 12.30pm and so they took out toys to entertain the kids somemore. We left then cos the lift at the church is painfully slow and there will be a big crowd when the service ends.
Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself cos she was willing to wave goodbye to the helpers and was willing to "flying kiss" them. Hohoho. We are gg back next week. I hope that Lil Shauna get used to the program soon, then mummy can attend the service. J will probably have to stay with her but I think she will also enjoy herself too.
When I start attending service, I would want to join a cell group too and start tidings. I hope I would keep my enthu gg. Just one thing, when I saw the toys, I had this urge to want to suggest to collect new toys to replace the the really old and spoilt ones but I didnt dare to. I mean, there are so many parents there or even in the church, we all must have some toys that we no longer want but in good working condition mah. Then at least they can throw away that car with only 3 wheels, or that hungry hippo game with 2 missing hippos. -_______-" Daddy Lim says that we can always start and donate. It is not only about them getting new toys, they must be willing to throw away the old and spoilt ones. Yes, there is nothing wrong about old or spoilt toys. I just tot that playing with toys have got some educational value as well, so why still play if they are spoilt? Merely play and waste time?
Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself cos she was willing to wave goodbye to the helpers and was willing to "flying kiss" them. Hohoho. We are gg back next week. I hope that Lil Shauna get used to the program soon, then mummy can attend the service. J will probably have to stay with her but I think she will also enjoy herself too.
When I start attending service, I would want to join a cell group too and start tidings. I hope I would keep my enthu gg. Just one thing, when I saw the toys, I had this urge to want to suggest to collect new toys to replace the the really old and spoilt ones but I didnt dare to. I mean, there are so many parents there or even in the church, we all must have some toys that we no longer want but in good working condition mah. Then at least they can throw away that car with only 3 wheels, or that hungry hippo game with 2 missing hippos. -_______-" Daddy Lim says that we can always start and donate. It is not only about them getting new toys, they must be willing to throw away the old and spoilt ones. Yes, there is nothing wrong about old or spoilt toys. I just tot that playing with toys have got some educational value as well, so why still play if they are spoilt? Merely play and waste time?
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna is Two!
Actually, she turns 2 this coming Wed but we threw her a bday party at Centris (my bro's condo) on Sat. The offside is that we are away from home, so there are limited conveniences. But the party was held at the function room and there was no cleaning up needed after the party. Hohoho.
We made invites and invited only family and close friends. We didnt want to make things too complicated. Mummy Lim was just hungry for some fun and needed something to spice up her life and thus insisted on throwing a party for Lil Shauna. Lol.
Even during the cake cutting point, she just froze and stare at the crowd who was singing "happie bday" song to her. -.o" She was exactly the same last year. Haiz.. End up, Mummy had to do the cake cutting bcos she refused to hold the knife. I actually didnt expect her reaction cos she had been happily singing happie bday song recently and will sing happie bday whenever she sees bday cake. 
One of the group pix that we took with my camera. I was too busy to really take photo that day. My SIL was the one busy snapping away on my behalf. Hehehe. Both her and my sis had been great help. Heng got them. :)
And, Lil Shauna's loot.
So fortunate. Daddy Lim and I never had such parties when we were young. I think I want to do this again when Lil Shauna turns 3, 4, 5, 6,7.... :) I wonder if we will be so nice to no. 2 ah. And we are gg to have another celebration of her actual day with her friends at the Playgroup! Hooray.
Mummy Lim
We made invites and invited only family and close friends. We didnt want to make things too complicated. Mummy Lim was just hungry for some fun and needed something to spice up her life and thus insisted on throwing a party for Lil Shauna. Lol.
I was contemplating of baking cupcakes for Lil Shauna. The lazy side says that I should just buy a cake but I tot it is such a waste learning how to bake but not doing so. Moreover, I dun get many chances for me to bake wor. So, Mummy Lim spent several nights looking at Pooh bear and friends soft toy while trying to mould the figurines. Ta-dah..
If you ask me, I would think that the cupcakes and butter cream didnt taste as nice as the last time. I must have beat the mixture a little too much and the cake turned out chewy. I also substitute too much shortening for butter and the butter cream tasted artificial. Heng, we also bought another cake and the guests can be spared from my semi-failed cupcakes. However, I have to proudly admit that the cupcakes look nice. Lol.
My intention was to make it a fun bday and we ordered toys for the kids. If it is not bcos of the limited space, I would have ordered much more. I tot the bouncer would be more popular but I was wrong. I would have want to jump in the bouncer too if not for the weight restriction. ;p Maybe bcos the other kids are younger and they were all fighting over the slide.. But I think most of the kids have fun. Lil Shauna didnt seem to enjoy herself too much. I am not sure if it is bcos the party coincides with her nap time but she was painfully shy and took like forever to warm up (like when all the guests left -.o") and refuses to let others carry her, talk, play, move.. (you get my drift) when jer party was pack with guests. Why like that?
And, Lil Shauna's loot.
So fortunate. Daddy Lim and I never had such parties when we were young. I think I want to do this again when Lil Shauna turns 3, 4, 5, 6,7.... :) I wonder if we will be so nice to no. 2 ah. And we are gg to have another celebration of her actual day with her friends at the Playgroup! Hooray.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, May 6, 2010
So Cute!
Did we spend lesser time with Lil Shauna as compared to the past? Or is she gg through a growth spurt? Or maybe J can speak Englsih and Lil Shauna is therefore learning more under her care? I duno, I only know that Lil Shauna surprises me constantly with new words and stuff.
I duno who taught her to pretend to be angry, but she is so uber cute. Oh, we taught her the happy part. :)
Mummy Lim
I duno who taught her to pretend to be angry, but she is so uber cute. Oh, we taught her the happy part. :)
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna Broke Pappy's Heart
We are lazy parents. We got a maid, hoping to get some time for ourselves, yet I cant help feeling jealous when Lil Shauna gets too close to J. Sometimes, when I see them on the camera, playing happily, I tot to myself that I should be there too. Sob. Humans are just not contented.
However, I am so glad that Lil Shauna still prefers me to J when it comes to bedtime. She will get all clingy and goes "mummy this and mummy that". Although tiring at times, Mummy gets the privilege to do many things that Pappy & J cannot do, from singing to playing, to sleeping on a particular spot.
Recently, Lil Shauna found a very direct and tactless way of expressing herself. Pappy wanted to get close to her but she went "Pappy go away, I dun want Pappy". And I heard Pappy's heart shattered. I had to smile secretly bcos she drove Pappy away to get close to Mummy. Hohoho.
However, I am so glad that Lil Shauna still prefers me to J when it comes to bedtime. She will get all clingy and goes "mummy this and mummy that". Although tiring at times, Mummy gets the privilege to do many things that Pappy & J cannot do, from singing to playing, to sleeping on a particular spot.
Recently, Lil Shauna found a very direct and tactless way of expressing herself. Pappy wanted to get close to her but she went "Pappy go away, I dun want Pappy". And I heard Pappy's heart shattered. I had to smile secretly bcos she drove Pappy away to get close to Mummy. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
My MIL is Staying Over
Daddy Lim's bro called last night to inform that he's taking a short holiday (Tue to Fri) paranoid about something happening to her while they are not around. She was still fine the last time they went on a holiday without her as my FIL was still around then. So Daddy Lim was asked to call MIL frequently to check on her and assure her that things will be fine.
Daddy Lim asked if I am OK to invite my MIL to stay over for the next few nights until they are back. Well, I am not reluctant, but I am not celebrating her stayover too. I am just worried about conflicts. I have heard and seen too many of real life MIL and DIL conflicts and when there is too much contact, conflicts are bound to arise. Still, she's family and it will do her good. Thus, we invited her. Daddy Lim was appreciative, just like how I was to him when my mum or sis needed a roof over their head and he was kind to let them stay over. He was even OK with giving up the computer room to my sis when the maid comes. :) Muaks Pappy.
He called Nainai last night to invite her over. Nainai must be super desperate bcos she grabbed the offer IMMEDIATELY. Despite the fact that she has to sleep on mattress (we only have one bed at home), has to sleep with the maid in the baby's room, has no nice comfort like her own house, she was more than willing to jump at the offer and hurried off to pack her bag after our call.
She was trying to tell us something and called us at 11pm last night but we missed her call. She even called us at 5+am this morning. Duno what she was trying to say. She mentioned something about heavy bags. Looks like she's all set to stay over. Hohoho.
I am still worried, but I think it just takes getting used to. Lil Shauna will also be glad to spend time with nainai. If all works well, we can invite her to stay over often in the future. That can relieve my mum of some time and responsibilities too. :)
Mummy Lim
Updates: Nainai decided not to stay over as quickly as she decides to stay over. -.o" Haiz, we women are just so fickle minded. Lol! I think she's probably worried about disturbing us and it is not the most convenient (for her) to stay over. So, she lugged the bag of clothes back after lugging them to work. That was exactly wat happened to my mum when she "ran away" from home. I wonder if I will be like that when I grow old... I think so. Lol!
Nainai says that she will be happy so long as we called to check on her every night and we have done so last night. Lil Shauna gets a chance to talk to nainai on the phone too and she is such a joy giver. :) Daddy Lim asked again if Nainai wanted to stay over but she didnt accept our offer. That's for now. Maybe one day...
Daddy Lim asked if I am OK to invite my MIL to stay over for the next few nights until they are back. Well, I am not reluctant, but I am not celebrating her stayover too. I am just worried about conflicts. I have heard and seen too many of real life MIL and DIL conflicts and when there is too much contact, conflicts are bound to arise. Still, she's family and it will do her good. Thus, we invited her. Daddy Lim was appreciative, just like how I was to him when my mum or sis needed a roof over their head and he was kind to let them stay over. He was even OK with giving up the computer room to my sis when the maid comes. :) Muaks Pappy.
He called Nainai last night to invite her over. Nainai must be super desperate bcos she grabbed the offer IMMEDIATELY. Despite the fact that she has to sleep on mattress (we only have one bed at home), has to sleep with the maid in the baby's room, has no nice comfort like her own house, she was more than willing to jump at the offer and hurried off to pack her bag after our call.
She was trying to tell us something and called us at 11pm last night but we missed her call. She even called us at 5+am this morning. Duno what she was trying to say. She mentioned something about heavy bags. Looks like she's all set to stay over. Hohoho.
I am still worried, but I think it just takes getting used to. Lil Shauna will also be glad to spend time with nainai. If all works well, we can invite her to stay over often in the future. That can relieve my mum of some time and responsibilities too. :)
Mummy Lim
Updates: Nainai decided not to stay over as quickly as she decides to stay over. -.o" Haiz, we women are just so fickle minded. Lol! I think she's probably worried about disturbing us and it is not the most convenient (for her) to stay over. So, she lugged the bag of clothes back after lugging them to work. That was exactly wat happened to my mum when she "ran away" from home. I wonder if I will be like that when I grow old... I think so. Lol!
Nainai says that she will be happy so long as we called to check on her every night and we have done so last night. Lil Shauna gets a chance to talk to nainai on the phone too and she is such a joy giver. :) Daddy Lim asked again if Nainai wanted to stay over but she didnt accept our offer. That's for now. Maybe one day...
Monday, May 3, 2010
Where Did All the Mushrooms Go?
We walked past the same patch of soil with sporting mushrooms on Sat morning. Lil Shauna remembered and was jumpy and happy and running for her mushrooms, wanted to touch and step on them.
But when we were there, all the mushrooms were dead. I actually expected that, wild mushrooms dun last very long, but how to explain that to a 2YO? So mummy said that mushrooms all went "orh, orh" liao. And it seems to go well with Lil Shauna. Fortunately, we spotted a different, really tiny (but uglier) breed of mushrooms growing. They are really tiny and took some eye powder to see them.
Lil Shauna was just as happy and started touching them and making them bounce. Bcos they were so small, she missed quite a no of them, which is fine with us or that stretch of road will take a really long while to complete. ;p She was so cute when she went "anymore mushrooms?" after touching and bouncing one and moving on. So, so cute. The joy of her growing up.
Mummy Lim
But when we were there, all the mushrooms were dead. I actually expected that, wild mushrooms dun last very long, but how to explain that to a 2YO? So mummy said that mushrooms all went "orh, orh" liao. And it seems to go well with Lil Shauna. Fortunately, we spotted a different, really tiny (but uglier) breed of mushrooms growing. They are really tiny and took some eye powder to see them.
Lil Shauna was just as happy and started touching them and making them bounce. Bcos they were so small, she missed quite a no of them, which is fine with us or that stretch of road will take a really long while to complete. ;p She was so cute when she went "anymore mushrooms?" after touching and bouncing one and moving on. So, so cute. The joy of her growing up.
Mummy Lim
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