Whenever Popo or auntie "walks" Lil Isaac, they will be holding both his arm tightly for fear of him falling. So Lil Isaac ends up walking with both arms up (picture somebody surrendering but both arms fully stretched). Yes, he does look funny and uncomfortable.
I thought he has cruised long enuff and started walking with him slowly by holding to only one of his hand. He "walked" really well since last Friday. Then on Christmas eve, he finally walked and was no longer "falling"from to Daddy Lim's arms. He is still very unsteady but at least he is making good progress.
Now, he is really into walking. He will ask for my hand and I have to walk with him to whenever he wants. If I tries to change his course and if it is some way that he doesn't want to go, he rather falls. And of course, he screams at me until I am willing to walk with him.
Yes, we are moving from one headache to another. But at least, he can walk when we are outside now and not crawl on the dirty floor.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
The Final Countdown
Finally.. The agent said that if everything goes well, the new maid will be here on 4th Jan. Yeah! We are not sure of the next one will be good but NRT is torturing us.
We are really counting down. Everyday at home is an agony now. When we are at home or Centris, both kids reject her. At times, Lil Isaac starts crying when NRT attempts to come close to him. Yes, it is that bad. Jiejie outrightly tells auntie to go away. I felt exhausted the last few days bcos Lil Shauna wants mummy and not auntie and Lil Isaac just starts crying when auntie tries to do anything to/ with him. Instead of helping, she made me busier.
Just yday, auntie got scolded by Popo and was asking me why Popo kept scolding her while I was trying to do coloring with jiejie. Lil Shauna then told auntie to "keep quiet. Do what popo asks you to do." I almost faint but so much wisdom.
NRT is still not good with housework, in fact from bad to worse. She's taking longer to do the same amount of things and what she has completed sometimes needed to be re-do. To prevent re-work, Popo ended up hawking over auntie while she goes about with the housework. Of course, Popo will be yelling at auntie constantly bcos she just can't get it right. Then, the many "sorry" and "I forget". Things are just horrible at home.
Interestingly, the kids are ok with her when we are outside. Just that we still have to go home at the end of the day mah. I really, really hope that the next auntie will be better. Ok, I shall ask Daddy Lim to be the heartless one and send her back to the agency. If auntie is clever enuff, she should have sense that something is not very right. I have given up talking to her or correcting her. I can't be bothered with her now.
Mummy Lim
We are really counting down. Everyday at home is an agony now. When we are at home or Centris, both kids reject her. At times, Lil Isaac starts crying when NRT attempts to come close to him. Yes, it is that bad. Jiejie outrightly tells auntie to go away. I felt exhausted the last few days bcos Lil Shauna wants mummy and not auntie and Lil Isaac just starts crying when auntie tries to do anything to/ with him. Instead of helping, she made me busier.
Just yday, auntie got scolded by Popo and was asking me why Popo kept scolding her while I was trying to do coloring with jiejie. Lil Shauna then told auntie to "keep quiet. Do what popo asks you to do." I almost faint but so much wisdom.
NRT is still not good with housework, in fact from bad to worse. She's taking longer to do the same amount of things and what she has completed sometimes needed to be re-do. To prevent re-work, Popo ended up hawking over auntie while she goes about with the housework. Of course, Popo will be yelling at auntie constantly bcos she just can't get it right. Then, the many "sorry" and "I forget". Things are just horrible at home.
Interestingly, the kids are ok with her when we are outside. Just that we still have to go home at the end of the day mah. I really, really hope that the next auntie will be better. Ok, I shall ask Daddy Lim to be the heartless one and send her back to the agency. If auntie is clever enuff, she should have sense that something is not very right. I have given up talking to her or correcting her. I can't be bothered with her now.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, December 24, 2011
This is the Season to be... FAT!
It is a constant test to my almost non-existent will power.
I had a good lunch made up of sinful KFC, pizza, soft drinks and logcake yday afternoon. I can literally hear the popcorn chicken calling my name. Of course I overate. And the tons of chocolates that my colleagues were shoving into my face. Isnt chocolate the best thing to wash down the pile of oily fast food? Oh yes, chocolate plus soft drink.
I told myself that I should eat minimal during dinner to atone for the heavy lunch. My SIL was having a mini Christmas party at Centris. I was there to help man my kids and the fried sotong ball, chicken nuggets, gyoza, hotdogs were again calling out to me, pleading with me to eat them. I was too kind-hearted. I couldn’t ignore their plead.
Today, we are having a family Christmas get-together. There will definitely be food and I am intending to contribute an ice cream logcake. FAT!
On Boxing day, we are going to Mummy SY’s place. Whenever we gather, it will be a pig out session and it definitely doesn’t help that she’s so hospitable and there seem to be endless supply of sinful food hidden in her neat cabinets. Then we complete the evening with another round of dinner.
Die… I don’t understand why it is so difficult to lose weight but so easy to tip the scale the other way. Not fair. Maybe I should tape my mouth now. Oops, is that sound that my tummy?
Mummy Lim
I had a good lunch made up of sinful KFC, pizza, soft drinks and logcake yday afternoon. I can literally hear the popcorn chicken calling my name. Of course I overate. And the tons of chocolates that my colleagues were shoving into my face. Isnt chocolate the best thing to wash down the pile of oily fast food? Oh yes, chocolate plus soft drink.
I told myself that I should eat minimal during dinner to atone for the heavy lunch. My SIL was having a mini Christmas party at Centris. I was there to help man my kids and the fried sotong ball, chicken nuggets, gyoza, hotdogs were again calling out to me, pleading with me to eat them. I was too kind-hearted. I couldn’t ignore their plead.
Today, we are having a family Christmas get-together. There will definitely be food and I am intending to contribute an ice cream logcake. FAT!
On Boxing day, we are going to Mummy SY’s place. Whenever we gather, it will be a pig out session and it definitely doesn’t help that she’s so hospitable and there seem to be endless supply of sinful food hidden in her neat cabinets. Then we complete the evening with another round of dinner.
Die… I don’t understand why it is so difficult to lose weight but so easy to tip the scale the other way. Not fair. Maybe I should tape my mouth now. Oops, is that sound that my tummy?
Mummy Lim
Snowed!
It is snowing in Tanglin Mall!
This is our 3rd time there. The first, Lil Isaac was still in my tummy and Lil Shauna wasn’t too adventurous. The second, Daddy Lim brought Lil Shauna to the snow while I was on maternity leave with Lil Isaac.
http://shauna-our-baby.blogspot.com/2010/12/it-is-snowing.html
This time round, Lil Isaac went to but he didnt quite enjoy himself. He started bawling when I attempted to make him stand in the “snow”, which was in fact foam. So we ended up carrying him most of the time. Still, he didn’t look too happy.
The “snow” looks really real, especially when they “dropped” from the sky and when they fell on our head.
So where is Lil Shauna? She was really enjoying herself in the “snow”.
Just like the rest of the ang mo kids.
I think we will go back next year. Lil Isaac should like it then. :)
Mummy Lim
This is our 3rd time there. The first, Lil Isaac was still in my tummy and Lil Shauna wasn’t too adventurous. The second, Daddy Lim brought Lil Shauna to the snow while I was on maternity leave with Lil Isaac.
http://shauna-our-baby.blogspot.com/2010/12/it-is-snowing.html
This time round, Lil Isaac went to but he didnt quite enjoy himself. He started bawling when I attempted to make him stand in the “snow”, which was in fact foam. So we ended up carrying him most of the time. Still, he didn’t look too happy.
The “snow” looks really real, especially when they “dropped” from the sky and when they fell on our head.
So where is Lil Shauna? She was really enjoying herself in the “snow”.
Just like the rest of the ang mo kids.
I think we will go back next year. Lil Isaac should like it then. :)
Mummy Lim
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Teeth
Ooooo... I see Lil Isaac's teeth number 14. It is interesting how he still hasn't learnt how to walk or talk but has a full mouth of teeth. Again, in times like that, I am thankful that I am no longer latching.
Mummy Lim
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
No More Milk
My ss has permanently dropped since a few months ago. I never manage to pick it up thereafter. My only comfort is that Lil Isaac is on partial FM. In desperate times, there is also the extra EBM from my SIL.
It has been almost 14 months with 2 months of exclusive expressing. I stopped with jiejie when she was 8 months old. People often gave me the unbelievable look when I tell them that I am still giving Lil Isaac EBM. They will then automatically ask when I intend to stop.
So, when? I don't know. I have no pressure to meet Lil Isaac's dd. My current portfolio allows me to express at my "designated" timings. On rare occasions, I had to make adjustment to those timings. I still have milk, Lil Isaac still prefers my EBM to FM during waking hours. Lil Isaac has history of eczema, which flares occasionally, BM will be good for his condition. Both my breastpumps are still working fine. I save $$ on FM. Most importantly, breastfeeding helps me to burn the extra calories. Hohoho.
Looks like I am not ready to stop yet. Not when I have a whole list of reasons not to.
Mummy Lim
It has been almost 14 months with 2 months of exclusive expressing. I stopped with jiejie when she was 8 months old. People often gave me the unbelievable look when I tell them that I am still giving Lil Isaac EBM. They will then automatically ask when I intend to stop.
So, when? I don't know. I have no pressure to meet Lil Isaac's dd. My current portfolio allows me to express at my "designated" timings. On rare occasions, I had to make adjustment to those timings. I still have milk, Lil Isaac still prefers my EBM to FM during waking hours. Lil Isaac has history of eczema, which flares occasionally, BM will be good for his condition. Both my breastpumps are still working fine. I save $$ on FM. Most importantly, breastfeeding helps me to burn the extra calories. Hohoho.
Looks like I am not ready to stop yet. Not when I have a whole list of reasons not to.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Suay
I took leave on Thursday to bring Lil Isaac for his MMR jab and to go to the hdb office next to the clinic to run some errands but things simply refused to go the way I planned.
First of all, Lil Shauna refused to go to school for her enrichment class. Popo got irritated that she didn't want to go to school bcos mummy was at home. My fault. She finally bulged on the promise that I send her to school. Popo grumbled bcos it spoilt the plan. Then again, she refused to send Lil Isaac for his jab when I send jiejie to school. We ended up all going to jiejie's school.
Then I found a clinic next to jiejie's school that offers the MMR jab and decided that we will get the jab done there. We were told that the wait was about 30 mins but we were still waiting after an hour. Popo grumbled like mad, my bad.
We finally made it to Centris after all the wait and hassle. At Centris, when I tried to express, I found that one of the funnel broke and I had to go home to get the replacement. I took the mrt home but realized that I forgot my keys at my doorstep! Arrrggghhhh. I really wanted to pull hair then. I had to take the train back to boon lay, retrieved the key then go back home to express. I was so mad at myself and everything that I called Daddy Lim to complain big time.
I was worried that the rest of the day will be sucky as well, especially when one of the agendas of tge day was to choose a new maid. Luckily, the rest of the day went fine. I got my maid, she be here in beginning of next year. Now, I can't be bother to talk much or scold NRT. I am in countdown mood. Oh, the day did turn better, I even got my iPhone 4s. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
First of all, Lil Shauna refused to go to school for her enrichment class. Popo got irritated that she didn't want to go to school bcos mummy was at home. My fault. She finally bulged on the promise that I send her to school. Popo grumbled bcos it spoilt the plan. Then again, she refused to send Lil Isaac for his jab when I send jiejie to school. We ended up all going to jiejie's school.
Then I found a clinic next to jiejie's school that offers the MMR jab and decided that we will get the jab done there. We were told that the wait was about 30 mins but we were still waiting after an hour. Popo grumbled like mad, my bad.
We finally made it to Centris after all the wait and hassle. At Centris, when I tried to express, I found that one of the funnel broke and I had to go home to get the replacement. I took the mrt home but realized that I forgot my keys at my doorstep! Arrrggghhhh. I really wanted to pull hair then. I had to take the train back to boon lay, retrieved the key then go back home to express. I was so mad at myself and everything that I called Daddy Lim to complain big time.
I was worried that the rest of the day will be sucky as well, especially when one of the agendas of tge day was to choose a new maid. Luckily, the rest of the day went fine. I got my maid, she be here in beginning of next year. Now, I can't be bother to talk much or scold NRT. I am in countdown mood. Oh, the day did turn better, I even got my iPhone 4s. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Popo Finally Says...
"Change!" NRT drove popo crazy. Two main trigger points. Ah mah is a clean freak, so you can imagine her horrible when she woke up 2 mornings ago to found the toilet used but not flashed. Yes, our dear auntie forgot.
That same day, NRT told my SIL that she is determined to do a better job henceforth bcos she really wants to work for us. Popo happily related that to us in the car, which I took with a large pinch of salt. Then when alighting from the car, Popo reminded NRT that she promised to buck up and do no wrong henceforth, which she replied that all the wrongs that she has done are not intentional. She may still do wrong but she will change when we tell her and she won't repeat her mistakes. -.o" But she makes mistakes everyday despite being here for one month! I don't see how that is putting in her best. Popo was very irked by her remark. *Bang*, NRT shot herself and Popo finally agreed that NRT should go.
That is what we realized about NRT. She always has some explanation (which is usually a long story) when she commits a mistake. After hearing her trying to explain in that irritating monotonous tone for the nth time, I just want her to shut up when she even attempts to start. I hate it most when she commits some major mistake while I am working and popo will call me and insists that I speak to her over the phone and NRT will start her "mdm... Sorry... I... Ah mah...". STOP!!!!!!
The best part, after her "I-will-buck-up" speech, Daddy Lim caught her trying to entertain Lil Isaac with SHOES! Seriously, I don't know what is in her head. Yday, Popo was so mad bcos she was cooking while NRT was minding Lil Isaac. Just when Popo went to check on them, she found NRT letting Lil Isaac played with one of those containers that the girls used to keep bubbles solution. Lil Isaac was licking the container. Faint. NRT insisted that she had washed the container before allowing Lil Isaac to play with it. But Popo still found it slippery and it smelled strongly of that bubble solution.
Lil Isaac still hates her and crawls away at lightning speed. Otherwise, he would be whining or crying pitifully. When we are outside, we ended up minding the kids ourselves bcos they all don't want auntie and NRT merely follow behind us, as if stalking us. I can cry. At home, when she's trying to look after Lil Shauna, minimal gets done and her explanation is always Lil Shauna doesn't want, if she forces, Lil Shauna will cry. Win again.
So, we are changing her and we didn't have many choices. I saw the bio-data that the agency sent to me. They are either old, fat or old and fat. I will be going down to the agency to do a phone interview shortly. One of the 3 whom we shortlisted the last time was still available. She is 26, a mother of a 3yo and just went back a few months ago after completing her contact. The only setback is that her ex-employer has 2 teenage kids and her duties were mainly housekeeping. Since she spent the last 2 years away from home, she probably has little experience looking after kids too. My only comfort is that she's young, so she will have more energy to chase and play with the kids?
I am praying hard...
Mummy Lim
That same day, NRT told my SIL that she is determined to do a better job henceforth bcos she really wants to work for us. Popo happily related that to us in the car, which I took with a large pinch of salt. Then when alighting from the car, Popo reminded NRT that she promised to buck up and do no wrong henceforth, which she replied that all the wrongs that she has done are not intentional. She may still do wrong but she will change when we tell her and she won't repeat her mistakes. -.o" But she makes mistakes everyday despite being here for one month! I don't see how that is putting in her best. Popo was very irked by her remark. *Bang*, NRT shot herself and Popo finally agreed that NRT should go.
That is what we realized about NRT. She always has some explanation (which is usually a long story) when she commits a mistake. After hearing her trying to explain in that irritating monotonous tone for the nth time, I just want her to shut up when she even attempts to start. I hate it most when she commits some major mistake while I am working and popo will call me and insists that I speak to her over the phone and NRT will start her "mdm... Sorry... I... Ah mah...". STOP!!!!!!
The best part, after her "I-will-buck-up" speech, Daddy Lim caught her trying to entertain Lil Isaac with SHOES! Seriously, I don't know what is in her head. Yday, Popo was so mad bcos she was cooking while NRT was minding Lil Isaac. Just when Popo went to check on them, she found NRT letting Lil Isaac played with one of those containers that the girls used to keep bubbles solution. Lil Isaac was licking the container. Faint. NRT insisted that she had washed the container before allowing Lil Isaac to play with it. But Popo still found it slippery and it smelled strongly of that bubble solution.
Lil Isaac still hates her and crawls away at lightning speed. Otherwise, he would be whining or crying pitifully. When we are outside, we ended up minding the kids ourselves bcos they all don't want auntie and NRT merely follow behind us, as if stalking us. I can cry. At home, when she's trying to look after Lil Shauna, minimal gets done and her explanation is always Lil Shauna doesn't want, if she forces, Lil Shauna will cry. Win again.
So, we are changing her and we didn't have many choices. I saw the bio-data that the agency sent to me. They are either old, fat or old and fat. I will be going down to the agency to do a phone interview shortly. One of the 3 whom we shortlisted the last time was still available. She is 26, a mother of a 3yo and just went back a few months ago after completing her contact. The only setback is that her ex-employer has 2 teenage kids and her duties were mainly housekeeping. Since she spent the last 2 years away from home, she probably has little experience looking after kids too. My only comfort is that she's young, so she will have more energy to chase and play with the kids?
I am praying hard...
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The Tooth is Coming
Lil Isaac is spouting his 12th tooth, one of his upper molar. The 11th tooth, the lower molar, has broke through a while back but stopped growing. Now, both the upper and lower molars are growing and they are obviously irritating him.
Lil Isaac seems cranky, frequently putting his finger into his mouth and he also started biting us. -.o" Well at least there is no fever and I am not breastfeeding him now. Hohoho.
Lil Isaac is still not walking and he is already approaching 14 mths old. He can stand unsupported and cruises alot but just not walking! He is still "falling" and staggering his feet when he "walks" from person to person. I remembered jiejie started walking shortly after we started the mentioned walking exercise. Lil Isaac seems stuck at this stage for a long time. In fact, he seems to be getting lazier and now tries to escape when we try to help him practice "walking".
I am not very worried. I always hear how boys are slower. I saw on fb that many of the October 2010 babies are already walking and I do hope that he walks soon especially by the time we go for our Hkg trip next February 2012. He should walk by then, right? He would be 16 mths old then leh.
Mummy Lim
Lil Isaac seems cranky, frequently putting his finger into his mouth and he also started biting us. -.o" Well at least there is no fever and I am not breastfeeding him now. Hohoho.
Lil Isaac is still not walking and he is already approaching 14 mths old. He can stand unsupported and cruises alot but just not walking! He is still "falling" and staggering his feet when he "walks" from person to person. I remembered jiejie started walking shortly after we started the mentioned walking exercise. Lil Isaac seems stuck at this stage for a long time. In fact, he seems to be getting lazier and now tries to escape when we try to help him practice "walking".
I am not very worried. I always hear how boys are slower. I saw on fb that many of the October 2010 babies are already walking and I do hope that he walks soon especially by the time we go for our Hkg trip next February 2012. He should walk by then, right? He would be 16 mths old then leh.
Mummy Lim
Chinese?
DL: Baby, it is very warm, let me switch on the fan first.
LS: Pappy, what is "warm" in chinese?
DL: "Re".
LS: OK
ML: Baby, are you a Chinese or an English.
LS: English.
ML: But Pappy and Mummy are chinese, why are you an English?
LS: Bcos I cant remember chinese.
DL & ML: ....
Mummy Lim
LS: Pappy, what is "warm" in chinese?
DL: "Re".
LS: OK
ML: Baby, are you a Chinese or an English.
LS: English.
ML: But Pappy and Mummy are chinese, why are you an English?
LS: Bcos I cant remember chinese.
DL & ML: ....
Mummy Lim
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Zoo
I deserved a pat on my back. On Tuesday morning, I drove the car back from yard after Daddy Lim drove to work. Then, I brought the 3 girls and Lil Isaac to the zoo! Of course I wasn't alone, I am not that powerful. Popo and the 2 maids came along. But I actually drove from yard to home then to Centris and finally to the zoo. The ride was pretty smooth, no hiccups and I didn't lose my way. Hohoho. I did pray hard for journey mercy the night before though.
We hadn't been to the zoo for a long time. Lil Isaac has never been to the zoo as he couldn't tolerate hot weather bcos of his eczema and we used to exclude him from such outdoor excursions or avoid them altogether. We are so glad that his eczema is so much better now.
We brought along 3 strollers. Bless Tiguan for her big boot space. Popo though I was crazy but the strollers were fully utilized. Lil Isaac sat in one of them throughout the trip and even took a 2hrs nap in it! Lil Isaac has never been a fan of stroller, but I suppose he will be more comfortable in the stroller than be slinged or carried in the hot weather. Maybe it was peer pressure (the other 2 jiejies were also in the stroller) or he was constantly distracted by the animals or the constant supply of tidbits that Popo strove into his mouth. Yes, we were all very surprised that Lil Isaac can "see" the animals. The very first time we brought jiejie to the Jurong Bird Park, she can only see the water ripples, plants and monorail. So, we were excited that Lil Isaac was excited by the animals.
The weather was really good. It was breezey and cool.
We caught 2 shows and spent some time getting to the Kids' World. The Zoo map is really hard to read lor. The kids went crazy at the water playground. Lil Isaac was knocked out and was still asleep when we left the Zoo.
On the way back, Lil Shauna rode on the pony.
We also rode on the elphant, which Felicia didnt enjoy and declared that it was not fun while we were on the elephant's back. We left the zoo at 2pm, which by then was really hot. Fione has started complaining about being tired (from walking) and we were all hot and sticky. I couldnt be more grateful for Tiguan's aircon then.
The car ride back was a little more challenging as the kids were tired and thus cranky. However, they took the threat of being left behind in the zoo pretty well and we made it home safe and sound. Lil Isaac slept all the way home.
The zoo trip really tires us out. Lil Shauna, who no longer takes afternoon nap was knocked out for a good hour.
And the nap didnt really affect bedtime. Lil Isaac fell asleep in the evening despite a 3-hour afternoon nap. We had to wake him up after 20 mins and he too had an early night.
Yes, it was tiring but we had a good time. Jurong Bird Pard next?
Mummy Lim
We hadn't been to the zoo for a long time. Lil Isaac has never been to the zoo as he couldn't tolerate hot weather bcos of his eczema and we used to exclude him from such outdoor excursions or avoid them altogether. We are so glad that his eczema is so much better now.
We brought along 3 strollers. Bless Tiguan for her big boot space. Popo though I was crazy but the strollers were fully utilized. Lil Isaac sat in one of them throughout the trip and even took a 2hrs nap in it! Lil Isaac has never been a fan of stroller, but I suppose he will be more comfortable in the stroller than be slinged or carried in the hot weather. Maybe it was peer pressure (the other 2 jiejies were also in the stroller) or he was constantly distracted by the animals or the constant supply of tidbits that Popo strove into his mouth. Yes, we were all very surprised that Lil Isaac can "see" the animals. The very first time we brought jiejie to the Jurong Bird Park, she can only see the water ripples, plants and monorail. So, we were excited that Lil Isaac was excited by the animals.
The weather was really good. It was breezey and cool.
We caught 2 shows and spent some time getting to the Kids' World. The Zoo map is really hard to read lor. The kids went crazy at the water playground. Lil Isaac was knocked out and was still asleep when we left the Zoo.
On the way back, Lil Shauna rode on the pony.
We also rode on the elphant, which Felicia didnt enjoy and declared that it was not fun while we were on the elephant's back. We left the zoo at 2pm, which by then was really hot. Fione has started complaining about being tired (from walking) and we were all hot and sticky. I couldnt be more grateful for Tiguan's aircon then.
The car ride back was a little more challenging as the kids were tired and thus cranky. However, they took the threat of being left behind in the zoo pretty well and we made it home safe and sound. Lil Isaac slept all the way home.
The zoo trip really tires us out. Lil Shauna, who no longer takes afternoon nap was knocked out for a good hour.
And the nap didnt really affect bedtime. Lil Isaac fell asleep in the evening despite a 3-hour afternoon nap. We had to wake him up after 20 mins and he too had an early night.
Yes, it was tiring but we had a good time. Jurong Bird Pard next?
Mummy Lim
Happy Bday, Pappy
Happy 34th bday, Pappy.
How long have it been? 7 years coming to 8. Yes, we have known each other for so long. Thank you for standing by me all these years and agreeing to have 2 beautiful kids with me. I remembered your weak attempts to persuade me to stop at one. See, Lil Isaac isn't that bad, right.
Let's continue to work on our monthly couple time and look forward to our first overseas trip without kids, away from the kids!
I bought you a present and I hope you like it.
Oh Lil Shauna decided to get you a toy car too.
And she wanted to get you a bday cake and to help you blow the candles.
We love you very much. Muaks.
Mummy Lim
How long have it been? 7 years coming to 8. Yes, we have known each other for so long. Thank you for standing by me all these years and agreeing to have 2 beautiful kids with me. I remembered your weak attempts to persuade me to stop at one. See, Lil Isaac isn't that bad, right.
Let's continue to work on our monthly couple time and look forward to our first overseas trip without kids, away from the kids!
I bought you a present and I hope you like it.
Oh Lil Shauna decided to get you a toy car too.
And she wanted to get you a bday cake and to help you blow the candles.
We love you very much. Muaks.
Mummy Lim
Bad Post
My last post must have been pretty grim. So much so that Mummy H called to ask if I am ok and invited us to her place for playdate if I needed refuge.
Dont worry, I am very fine. The post was written yday but posted this morning. I had a rough Saturday morning at work, which explains the foul mood and negativity. Popo decided to abort the Sentosa idea upon hearing that Daddy Lim has to work late. See, she does have something up her sleeve but loves me enuff to rescue me to abandon her "take a break" plan. With her around, everything and everyone was safe and sound. We spent Saturday catching 2 performances. I am a sucker for free performances.
Now, we are taking refuge in Centris. Daddy Lim is knocking off soon. Everything is fine.
Mummy Lim
Dont worry, I am very fine. The post was written yday but posted this morning. I had a rough Saturday morning at work, which explains the foul mood and negativity. Popo decided to abort the Sentosa idea upon hearing that Daddy Lim has to work late. See, she does have something up her sleeve but loves me enuff to rescue me to abandon her "take a break" plan. With her around, everything and everyone was safe and sound. We spent Saturday catching 2 performances. I am a sucker for free performances.
Now, we are taking refuge in Centris. Daddy Lim is knocking off soon. Everything is fine.
Mummy Lim
Haircut
I am finally getting a proper haircut at one of those no frills tiny hair salon while Lil Shauna is in class. I can't remember when was the last time I cut my hair, that is the good thing about having long hair. Not that I mind the price, I simply have no time to sit hours at the salon.
I had actually hope for a hair wash and a good head massage but those decent salons are packed and I don't have all day. Well, at least I won't look like lion king for awhile and I hope the hairdresser can fix my fringe, which I have worked on myself in a hurry a few weeks ago. I should have known better to try to trim my fringe right before I need to rush for an appointment. It is ok, I didn't die from crazy bangs, they are mere reminders of my sacrifices for the kids. My mummy's medal.
Mummy Lim
I had actually hope for a hair wash and a good head massage but those decent salons are packed and I don't have all day. Well, at least I won't look like lion king for awhile and I hope the hairdresser can fix my fringe, which I have worked on myself in a hurry a few weeks ago. I should have known better to try to trim my fringe right before I need to rush for an appointment. It is ok, I didn't die from crazy bangs, they are mere reminders of my sacrifices for the kids. My mummy's medal.
Mummy Lim
Bad, Bad, Bad
NRT is still with us. I have more or less decided that I will change her, especially when she irritates me by adding more frustration than help when I needed another pair of hands or when I hear Popo yells at her in frustration thus disturbing my peace or when Popo complains or grumbles about the stupidest thing that she did. Oh, she does stupid things everyday, so that is always plenty for Popo to grumbles about. The urge is of course less strong when things go well or when I see her really trying hard. The down side is that despite the efforts that she puts in, her improvement is pathetic. The kids still take every chance to run away from her. Housework still not up to mark and she still lacks initiative. I think it is an issue with capabilities and how to teach initiatives?
She is still on instructional mode. Give instructions and she moves. If she is unable to proceed with any part of the instruction, she pauses or tries until it is possible. She is apparently not clever enuff to work around the situation or takes initiatives to do things beyond the instructions. She follows the instruction like a SOP, word for word. Faint.
I took 3 CVs from the agencies last Sunday and only 2 of them can be contacted. One of the 2 was chosen and the remaining one did not look after kids during her 2-year stint in Sgp. The family that she was with had 2 grown up kids so I supposed she mainly deal with household chores. Once bitten, twice shy and I am reluctant to take this maid despite her having a 3 YO kid. NRT has 2 young kids herself but it seriously didn’t help things. The agent shared that there are no more CVs until beginning January bcos the agency is trying to clear up whatever CVs they are left with to start the year afresh. In other words, what they have now may be the leftovers of what others have chosen. She then suggested that we wait until the new CVs come in since we are still live-able with NRT and there is no real need to change her immediately. If we only chose the new maid in January, she will only come join us after CNY.
So we are in a catch 22 situation. No good maids to change now and we have to wait until after CNY. If we can survive so long with NRT, I think we can continue to live with her lor. Then there is Popo, who continue to complain about NRT yet refused to change her! My guess is that she doesn’t want to (a) be the bad guy (b) get the blame if the next one is worse than this one. So we are in this vicious cycle of her complaining, I threaten to change maid which she refuses (or at least says that she hasn’t decided and wants to monitor somemore) but at least stop complaining until the next thing that NRT does irk her. This cycle can repeat itself almost EVERYDAY. It happened again this morning. -______-“ Why am I in this shit?
After Popo’s first call to complain about NRT this morning, she called again to say that she wants to bring the kids to Sentosa, no swimming but to only play sand at the beach and the 3Fs are not going. Strange. She said that she wanted a break. Double strange. I suspect that she will throw the kids at me when I meet them in Sentosa after work and she will go for her RWS. She’s feeling a little rich recently. *Dread* What can we do in Sentosa with the possible wet weather or terrible heat? Haiz. If my guess is correct, she will probably not come home today to make her RWS entrance fees worth. Then she will be super cranky tomorrow due to lack of sleep and will jump at the slightest mistakes that NRT makes tomorrow, which will be plenty. I better plan my escape routes especially when Daddy Lim has to work late both days. Arrggghhhhh, what a weekend. I need help!
Mummy Lim
She is still on instructional mode. Give instructions and she moves. If she is unable to proceed with any part of the instruction, she pauses or tries until it is possible. She is apparently not clever enuff to work around the situation or takes initiatives to do things beyond the instructions. She follows the instruction like a SOP, word for word. Faint.
I took 3 CVs from the agencies last Sunday and only 2 of them can be contacted. One of the 2 was chosen and the remaining one did not look after kids during her 2-year stint in Sgp. The family that she was with had 2 grown up kids so I supposed she mainly deal with household chores. Once bitten, twice shy and I am reluctant to take this maid despite her having a 3 YO kid. NRT has 2 young kids herself but it seriously didn’t help things. The agent shared that there are no more CVs until beginning January bcos the agency is trying to clear up whatever CVs they are left with to start the year afresh. In other words, what they have now may be the leftovers of what others have chosen. She then suggested that we wait until the new CVs come in since we are still live-able with NRT and there is no real need to change her immediately. If we only chose the new maid in January, she will only come join us after CNY.
So we are in a catch 22 situation. No good maids to change now and we have to wait until after CNY. If we can survive so long with NRT, I think we can continue to live with her lor. Then there is Popo, who continue to complain about NRT yet refused to change her! My guess is that she doesn’t want to (a) be the bad guy (b) get the blame if the next one is worse than this one. So we are in this vicious cycle of her complaining, I threaten to change maid which she refuses (or at least says that she hasn’t decided and wants to monitor somemore) but at least stop complaining until the next thing that NRT does irk her. This cycle can repeat itself almost EVERYDAY. It happened again this morning. -______-“ Why am I in this shit?
After Popo’s first call to complain about NRT this morning, she called again to say that she wants to bring the kids to Sentosa, no swimming but to only play sand at the beach and the 3Fs are not going. Strange. She said that she wanted a break. Double strange. I suspect that she will throw the kids at me when I meet them in Sentosa after work and she will go for her RWS. She’s feeling a little rich recently. *Dread* What can we do in Sentosa with the possible wet weather or terrible heat? Haiz. If my guess is correct, she will probably not come home today to make her RWS entrance fees worth. Then she will be super cranky tomorrow due to lack of sleep and will jump at the slightest mistakes that NRT makes tomorrow, which will be plenty. I better plan my escape routes especially when Daddy Lim has to work late both days. Arrggghhhhh, what a weekend. I need help!
Mummy Lim
Monday, December 5, 2011
Christmas is Here Soon
How do I know?
1. Bcos I am busy shopping for Christmas prezzie and I am barely half-way there. Time is running out and I don’t have much time to physically shop around for prezzies. I am letting my finger doing the shopping through online websites and bulk purchases. I bet many of the other mummies are like me.
2. Bcos there are so many performances at the shopping malls!
We caught Garfield at JP on Saturday evening. Jiejie tried to mimic the dance moves. Although she wasn’t very good at it, she appeared to enjoy the show. Jiejie loves storytelling and I bet she fancies such performances as well.
Yday, we were at Millennia Walk watching Hi5 perform. Jiejie prefers Hi5 to Garfield. Lil Isaac was with us too and I was so glad that jiejie is now independent (enuff) to watch such shows on her own and doesn’t stick to me. This mummy is a sucker for such free performances and will be running around trying to catch the different performances in the various shopping malls this festive season.
3. Bcos the kids attempted to create snow through styroform and had a good half an hour of fun. However, the little balls got caught in between the planks and we had a hard time cleaning up using the vacuum cleaner and toothpicks to dig the little balls out. We spent at least an hour doing so. Surprisingly, Lil Shauna found the picking little balls good fun and was very much entertained by the cleaning up process.
Mummy Lim
1. Bcos I am busy shopping for Christmas prezzie and I am barely half-way there. Time is running out and I don’t have much time to physically shop around for prezzies. I am letting my finger doing the shopping through online websites and bulk purchases. I bet many of the other mummies are like me.
2. Bcos there are so many performances at the shopping malls!
We caught Garfield at JP on Saturday evening. Jiejie tried to mimic the dance moves. Although she wasn’t very good at it, she appeared to enjoy the show. Jiejie loves storytelling and I bet she fancies such performances as well.
Yday, we were at Millennia Walk watching Hi5 perform. Jiejie prefers Hi5 to Garfield. Lil Isaac was with us too and I was so glad that jiejie is now independent (enuff) to watch such shows on her own and doesn’t stick to me. This mummy is a sucker for such free performances and will be running around trying to catch the different performances in the various shopping malls this festive season.
3. Bcos the kids attempted to create snow through styroform and had a good half an hour of fun. However, the little balls got caught in between the planks and we had a hard time cleaning up using the vacuum cleaner and toothpicks to dig the little balls out. We spent at least an hour doing so. Surprisingly, Lil Shauna found the picking little balls good fun and was very much entertained by the cleaning up process.
Mummy Lim
Pain
The lower back pain is still there. According to the internet, I might have chronic backpain and is urged to get medical attention if the pain doesn’t go away. The dull ache is still there despite an alternate application of ko-yoke plaster and yoko yoko rub.
I finally went for the Chinese tu nai massage yday. There is one just right next to Lil Shauna’s phonics school and I went for an half hour rub after sending her for class.
A China lady attended to me and began to give me a hard rub on my neck and my entire back focusing on my shoulder, shoulder blade and also my lower back. From time to time, she will exclaim that I have a huge chunk here and there and worked on kneading that chunk away. Accordingly to her, the muscle or nerve (or whatever) was tensed up and she was helping to “loosen” it. I didn’t really hear much of what she said bcos it was really painful when she worked on those areas. I was either trying to endure the pain or reminding myself to breathe. Yes, it was that bad. I think I even perspired trying to endure those pains.
The lower back ache did go away after the massage but I think that was bcos my entire back was sore. I started feeling the dull ache coming back a couple of hours later. Then again, the ache seems less intense. I am supposed to feel loosen up after the massage but now my shoulders are tense again leh. The lady warned me that I will get a sore back today and it is so true. My whole back is sore and those areas that she worked exceptionally hard are bad. I feel as if my whole back is full of blue-blacks. Well, if that works to cure the lower back ache, I don’t mind.
Once again, I am reminded of how old I am. And it doesn’t help that we are moving into year 2012. Sh!t, I am turning 33.
Mummy Lim
I finally went for the Chinese tu nai massage yday. There is one just right next to Lil Shauna’s phonics school and I went for an half hour rub after sending her for class.
A China lady attended to me and began to give me a hard rub on my neck and my entire back focusing on my shoulder, shoulder blade and also my lower back. From time to time, she will exclaim that I have a huge chunk here and there and worked on kneading that chunk away. Accordingly to her, the muscle or nerve (or whatever) was tensed up and she was helping to “loosen” it. I didn’t really hear much of what she said bcos it was really painful when she worked on those areas. I was either trying to endure the pain or reminding myself to breathe. Yes, it was that bad. I think I even perspired trying to endure those pains.
The lower back ache did go away after the massage but I think that was bcos my entire back was sore. I started feeling the dull ache coming back a couple of hours later. Then again, the ache seems less intense. I am supposed to feel loosen up after the massage but now my shoulders are tense again leh. The lady warned me that I will get a sore back today and it is so true. My whole back is sore and those areas that she worked exceptionally hard are bad. I feel as if my whole back is full of blue-blacks. Well, if that works to cure the lower back ache, I don’t mind.
Once again, I am reminded of how old I am. And it doesn’t help that we are moving into year 2012. Sh!t, I am turning 33.
Mummy Lim
Growing Up Too Quickly
He is still not walking and his vocabulary is still limited to "ah-tah" (peekaboo) and "mum-mum" (food) but he is definitely growing up too quickly for us.
Every now and then, he will show us new tricks that he has learnt. The latest - taking tissue from the tissue box to wipe his mouth (even if his mouth is clean) or to blow his nose like what flu-plagued ah yee did. I like the latter bcos that may mean that we will have an easier time when he is really down with running nose the next time.
Lil Isaac inherited many of jiejie's toys. One of which is the activity table. I remember seeing jiejie growing up and progressing with the different activities, starting from pressing buttons to eventually turning knobs. However, for the little man, when i finally spot him at the table, he seems to immediately dive into the toughest activity. In fact, that activity table seems too easy for him.
I am constantly in this dilemma. On one hand, I wanted him to slow down and be our baby forever. I love his chubby little arms and thighs. Jiejie lost her baby fats already. Then again, I can't wait for him to grow up so that he can start walking and tell me what he wants.
Mummy Lim
Every now and then, he will show us new tricks that he has learnt. The latest - taking tissue from the tissue box to wipe his mouth (even if his mouth is clean) or to blow his nose like what flu-plagued ah yee did. I like the latter bcos that may mean that we will have an easier time when he is really down with running nose the next time.
Lil Isaac inherited many of jiejie's toys. One of which is the activity table. I remember seeing jiejie growing up and progressing with the different activities, starting from pressing buttons to eventually turning knobs. However, for the little man, when i finally spot him at the table, he seems to immediately dive into the toughest activity. In fact, that activity table seems too easy for him.
I am constantly in this dilemma. On one hand, I wanted him to slow down and be our baby forever. I love his chubby little arms and thighs. Jiejie lost her baby fats already. Then again, I can't wait for him to grow up so that he can start walking and tell me what he wants.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Really The End
Jiejie skipped her ballet class again. For the past week, she will always tell me that she will go for her ballet class whenever I asked her. In fact, she too said that she will go when I asked her last night and this morning when she woke up. However, she backed out when it was time to change. Again she said that she was tired.
I didn't force her. Popo thinks that I gave in too easily. To me, I rather channel the funds to some other avenues where she will better enjoy herself. Of course I had hoped that she will stay on and be really good in it but maybe her interest is not in ballet? And ballet is afterall an ECA to me. I wouldn't let her go this easily if it is something academically focused.
As for her phonics class, she seems to be still enjoying it. Teacher Rebecca said that the Launchpad that she's going for is less "playful". I hope Lil Shauna continues to enjoy her phonics.
NRT always drove my crazy this morning. We had been contemplating to change her. She still doesn't win the kids' favor. She's slow with the housework and ended up being so busy with housework or trying to pacify the howling Lil Isaac who is constantly trying to escape her. In the end, she doesn't have much time with jiejie. In Centris, she's too slow for the girls. When she's at the housework, Popo keeps insisting that she cannot do a good job and ended up spending time hawking over her.
This morning, she took forever at the housework and I had to entertain the 2 kids who were fighting for my attention. Things got a little crazy when Popo went to hawk over auntie. Then I realized that she hasn't been sweeping and mopping the area underneath the sofa, table and tv console. I saw a layer of dust and lots of toys. After she cleaned the toilet, I saw that the wall was not scrubbed and the mould were mocking at me. I was so angry when I saw that Lil Isaac's bowl wasn't clean properly. Food was stuck at a tiny groove on the external of the bowl and mould was growing! NRT explained that the usual sponge cannot reach that groove. Arrrggghhhh, no brush in the house meh? Why didn't she bother to ask? I was mad that she isn't good with the kids, spent so much time with housework yet I have a dirty house.
These are just the tip of the iceberg. We see many of these everyday. So, I went to the agency when jiejie was in her phonics class today and got 3 new resumes. Yes, it is very cruel to her if we send her back. But we are cruel to ourselves if we continue to keep her and she doesn't improve. I will give her another week. She better buck up.
Mummy Lim
I didn't force her. Popo thinks that I gave in too easily. To me, I rather channel the funds to some other avenues where she will better enjoy herself. Of course I had hoped that she will stay on and be really good in it but maybe her interest is not in ballet? And ballet is afterall an ECA to me. I wouldn't let her go this easily if it is something academically focused.
As for her phonics class, she seems to be still enjoying it. Teacher Rebecca said that the Launchpad that she's going for is less "playful". I hope Lil Shauna continues to enjoy her phonics.
NRT always drove my crazy this morning. We had been contemplating to change her. She still doesn't win the kids' favor. She's slow with the housework and ended up being so busy with housework or trying to pacify the howling Lil Isaac who is constantly trying to escape her. In the end, she doesn't have much time with jiejie. In Centris, she's too slow for the girls. When she's at the housework, Popo keeps insisting that she cannot do a good job and ended up spending time hawking over her.
This morning, she took forever at the housework and I had to entertain the 2 kids who were fighting for my attention. Things got a little crazy when Popo went to hawk over auntie. Then I realized that she hasn't been sweeping and mopping the area underneath the sofa, table and tv console. I saw a layer of dust and lots of toys. After she cleaned the toilet, I saw that the wall was not scrubbed and the mould were mocking at me. I was so angry when I saw that Lil Isaac's bowl wasn't clean properly. Food was stuck at a tiny groove on the external of the bowl and mould was growing! NRT explained that the usual sponge cannot reach that groove. Arrrggghhhh, no brush in the house meh? Why didn't she bother to ask? I was mad that she isn't good with the kids, spent so much time with housework yet I have a dirty house.
These are just the tip of the iceberg. We see many of these everyday. So, I went to the agency when jiejie was in her phonics class today and got 3 new resumes. Yes, it is very cruel to her if we send her back. But we are cruel to ourselves if we continue to keep her and she doesn't improve. I will give her another week. She better buck up.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
All Down
I had a sore throat and a mild flu before we left for Genting. Nainai had a nasty flu and fever on the day that we were supposed to leave for Genting. The flu didnt let up during the trip. It is no surprised that Daddy Lim came down with flu and fever too after the trip. In fact, the flu hasnt left him and he had been nursing a fever on and off since the trip. He has promised to see the doctor tomorrow to get the fever checked out. I hope it is just a persistent flu bug.
Lil Shauna came down with flu after the trip too. Luckily there was no fever. Her running nose seems to get better after a few doses of the leftover flu medicine but came back when we didnt keep up with the medicine. We brought her to the doctor yday for new medicine.
Lil Isaac has dried mucus and his nose seems a little runny too. At least he didnt develop fever from his jab yday. I hope my BM is good enuff for him to fend off the flu bug.
Ah yee is sick too. Somehow, the flu bug went to her and she was whinny about being sick.
Bad enuff? No, I think I injured my back from carrying too much of Lil Shauna and Lil Isaac during the trip. I came back with a nasty, dull pain at my tail bone. I felt a constant ache that didnt really go away despite the ko-yok plaster cos the carrying continue when we came back. There are days that the pain is really bad (like today) and I couldnt sit properly for long without feeling the need to fidget, as if that will help to chase away the pain. And the dull ache travels to my leg. The dull paim intensified when I took certain sitting postures (like crossing my legs). Arrggghhhhh.. I think I need the doctor too. Or maybe the sinseh or a good massage. I is old liao.
Mummy Lim
Lil Shauna came down with flu after the trip too. Luckily there was no fever. Her running nose seems to get better after a few doses of the leftover flu medicine but came back when we didnt keep up with the medicine. We brought her to the doctor yday for new medicine.
Lil Isaac has dried mucus and his nose seems a little runny too. At least he didnt develop fever from his jab yday. I hope my BM is good enuff for him to fend off the flu bug.
Ah yee is sick too. Somehow, the flu bug went to her and she was whinny about being sick.
Bad enuff? No, I think I injured my back from carrying too much of Lil Shauna and Lil Isaac during the trip. I came back with a nasty, dull pain at my tail bone. I felt a constant ache that didnt really go away despite the ko-yok plaster cos the carrying continue when we came back. There are days that the pain is really bad (like today) and I couldnt sit properly for long without feeling the need to fidget, as if that will help to chase away the pain. And the dull ache travels to my leg. The dull paim intensified when I took certain sitting postures (like crossing my legs). Arrggghhhhh.. I think I need the doctor too. Or maybe the sinseh or a good massage. I is old liao.
Mummy Lim
Random Thoughts
We were at Mummy SY's place last Saturday. Lil Shauna loves to play with Booboo, from make-believe to simply jumping on the bed.
What I really wanted to mention is that T was there too and he was roaming freely with little need for supervision. T is 8 months older than Lil Isaac. I am just so looking forward to Lil Isaac being 8 months older.
I was on leave yday to bring Lil Isaac for his first of the 2 pneumococcal jabs. I love how the kids look when they just woke up.
Lil Isaac cried from his jab. I heard people say that it is a painful jab. The 2nd jab is due in 2-months. The best part? The GP mentioned that there is a revised guideline on MMR. The first jab (of 2) is due now and asked me to bring Lil Isaac back in 2 weeks' time. Great! -_______-" The only comfort is that the new version of MMR can be mixed with the chicken pox vaccine.
My brother shifted into a bigger unit in Centris. He did it up a little before shifting in. I am again reminded about how much I like new houses and hotels. Oh gosh, I really think we should do something to our current flat. I am bored. I think we can do with new sofa, new bed for Popo when ah yee shifts out and also new bed for Lil Shauna.
Did I mention how much I hate Daddy Lim's new gaming mouse? It is absolutely smooth, in fact too smooth and glides everywhere. I am straining my arm muscle trying to tame it. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
What I really wanted to mention is that T was there too and he was roaming freely with little need for supervision. T is 8 months older than Lil Isaac. I am just so looking forward to Lil Isaac being 8 months older.
I was on leave yday to bring Lil Isaac for his first of the 2 pneumococcal jabs. I love how the kids look when they just woke up.
Lil Isaac cried from his jab. I heard people say that it is a painful jab. The 2nd jab is due in 2-months. The best part? The GP mentioned that there is a revised guideline on MMR. The first jab (of 2) is due now and asked me to bring Lil Isaac back in 2 weeks' time. Great! -_______-" The only comfort is that the new version of MMR can be mixed with the chicken pox vaccine.
My brother shifted into a bigger unit in Centris. He did it up a little before shifting in. I am again reminded about how much I like new houses and hotels. Oh gosh, I really think we should do something to our current flat. I am bored. I think we can do with new sofa, new bed for Popo when ah yee shifts out and also new bed for Lil Shauna.
Did I mention how much I hate Daddy Lim's new gaming mouse? It is absolutely smooth, in fact too smooth and glides everywhere. I am straining my arm muscle trying to tame it. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The Fallen Ballerina
Three weeks ago, Lil Shauna refused to go for her ballet class. She finally changed into her ballet costume after much coaxing. However, she was only willing to sit at the door with mummy and wouldn't join the class despite the teacher's attempt to coax her. We eventually left but that is after she promised to come back for her class the following week.
Last week, she did go for her ballet. Maybe I was a little too sensitive but I thought she didn't look too happy and didn't enjoy the class as much as she used to.
This morning, it was a nightmare again. She insisted that she was tired and didn't want to go for her ballet. Then, she threw a tantrum and cried for about 30mins until she was really tired and finally stopped. I refused to give in to her whatever demand.
So we skipped ballet again. She refused to bulge when I threatened that we will stay at home the whole day since she is "so tired". She announced that she doesn't want to go for all future ballet class and agreed when I asked if I should throw away her ballet clothes.
I had expected that this might happen. If given a choice, I would of course hope that Lil Shauna can stick to an interest and be really good in it. Then again, she is no genius and is really young now to really know what she wants. I would be more worried if she's rejecting her phonics class, which is academically focus. So, I comfort myself that I can save some $$. I will look into channeling my funds into music class instead. There is also swimming and abacus for next year!
The best part? After the big hooha, Lil Shauna asked to go for her ballet class at 11am. -.o" She's confusing me but at least she admitted that she threw a tantrum and apologized to me when I asked her to.
Mummy Lim
Last week, she did go for her ballet. Maybe I was a little too sensitive but I thought she didn't look too happy and didn't enjoy the class as much as she used to.
This morning, it was a nightmare again. She insisted that she was tired and didn't want to go for her ballet. Then, she threw a tantrum and cried for about 30mins until she was really tired and finally stopped. I refused to give in to her whatever demand.
So we skipped ballet again. She refused to bulge when I threatened that we will stay at home the whole day since she is "so tired". She announced that she doesn't want to go for all future ballet class and agreed when I asked if I should throw away her ballet clothes.
I had expected that this might happen. If given a choice, I would of course hope that Lil Shauna can stick to an interest and be really good in it. Then again, she is no genius and is really young now to really know what she wants. I would be more worried if she's rejecting her phonics class, which is academically focus. So, I comfort myself that I can save some $$. I will look into channeling my funds into music class instead. There is also swimming and abacus for next year!
The best part? After the big hooha, Lil Shauna asked to go for her ballet class at 11am. -.o" She's confusing me but at least she admitted that she threw a tantrum and apologized to me when I asked her to.
Mummy Lim
Friday, November 25, 2011
The Last Straw
Popo was fuming mad just now. It is the same old thing. Popo expects NRT to read her mind and know what to do, which she obviously does not. I was pissed bcos Popo nags and irritates me. Just yday, I snapped at Popo for nagging at me bcos of the maid. It was her request to get an IND maid. I am not God. I cannot guarantee that the maid that I chose will be good with kids and housework. That useless cv and blur looking pix on the cv + that less than 2 mins phone interview don't help lor.
I finally told NRT off and gave her the final straw. To date, i have never scold her before. I told her straight in the face that the kids don't like her and she is not meeting Popo's expectation. She's told to buck up or I will send her back.
NRT really doesn't know how to win the kids' favor. It has been 2 weeks that she has been here and she hasn't even draw or color with jiejie or play her vast collection of strawberry shortcake. When she's asked to play with the kids, she merely watch over them and not play with them. No wonder Lil Isaac gets bored and can't wait to get out of her reach. She's one big wooden block.
I don't know how to help her. I mean, how do I teach her to make the kids like her? She don't have much time left. I think she will soon be packing her bags if she continue to irk Popo.
I wouldn't mind changing maid. I do pity NRT that she will get an additional 2 months' loan if I were to send her back, but things are really not working out. Popp defiantly mentioned that we should do without a maid, which I think is impossible unless we send the kids to childcare but Lil Isaac is too young now. Popo is no longer young and it will be very tiring to try to look after 2 kids without help. Of course I don't want to do housework too. I already don't have enuff time with the kids and don't want to sacrifice that little precious time that i have over housework or slog at the housework after the kids are tucked in. Yes, we are pampered and we need a maid for now, at least until Lil Isaac is about 20 months old and I can send the kids to the childcare. Then again, Popo thinks that it is pitiful for the kids to go to childcare.
I think I better start praying for a new and good maid.
Mummy Lim
I finally told NRT off and gave her the final straw. To date, i have never scold her before. I told her straight in the face that the kids don't like her and she is not meeting Popo's expectation. She's told to buck up or I will send her back.
NRT really doesn't know how to win the kids' favor. It has been 2 weeks that she has been here and she hasn't even draw or color with jiejie or play her vast collection of strawberry shortcake. When she's asked to play with the kids, she merely watch over them and not play with them. No wonder Lil Isaac gets bored and can't wait to get out of her reach. She's one big wooden block.
I don't know how to help her. I mean, how do I teach her to make the kids like her? She don't have much time left. I think she will soon be packing her bags if she continue to irk Popo.
I wouldn't mind changing maid. I do pity NRT that she will get an additional 2 months' loan if I were to send her back, but things are really not working out. Popp defiantly mentioned that we should do without a maid, which I think is impossible unless we send the kids to childcare but Lil Isaac is too young now. Popo is no longer young and it will be very tiring to try to look after 2 kids without help. Of course I don't want to do housework too. I already don't have enuff time with the kids and don't want to sacrifice that little precious time that i have over housework or slog at the housework after the kids are tucked in. Yes, we are pampered and we need a maid for now, at least until Lil Isaac is about 20 months old and I can send the kids to the childcare. Then again, Popo thinks that it is pitiful for the kids to go to childcare.
I think I better start praying for a new and good maid.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Soon to The End?
Auntie NRT is not in Popo's good book. She is still unable to memorize Popo's 101 manual by heart and cannot follow the instructions given by Popo in her typical broken English. She is "cha tao" and forgetful. Despite everyday's routine, she still makes mistake and forgets.
Popo is definitely not patient with her and at times took over what NRT was doing bcos she was too slow and cannot follow Popo's instruction. Now I know where I inherit my lack of patience. To make things worse, she is not winning the kids' favor. The kids prefer us anytime. At Centris, Lil Isaac bullies auntie and opts for Popo. Try as she might, we have a struggling Lil Isaac in his typical "eh, eh, eh" chant under her care. Otherwise he will be screaming or crying for our attention, eager to tear away from auntie's grip.
I can see that she really tries. We were very much alright with her in Genting bcos we took care of the kids most of the time and there was no housework to be done. She was merely helping out. More importantly, Popo "disappeared" most of the time and I had peace. The moment we stepped home, my ears hurt from all the noise that Popo made from nagging, scolding and complaining. Haiz.
I don't know if NRT can survive. She will either have to buck up on the housework as per Popo's standard or win the kids' support to stay. Otherwise, it will be really tough. Popo says that she's contemplating to send her back. I am fine if she wants to. What I hate is to have Popo talking sarcastically to NRT and loudly, as if intentionally for me to hear. Worse, Popo talks sarcastically to me bcos NRR irks her. I already told her that IND maids are slower and she was the one who asked me to get an IND maid so why am I suffering all these now????
Haiz, I hope NRT bucks up soon. I really cannot take all this noise. I am already not interfering when Popo disciplines the maid. I really left it to her charge. What more can I do?
Mummy Lim
Popo is definitely not patient with her and at times took over what NRT was doing bcos she was too slow and cannot follow Popo's instruction. Now I know where I inherit my lack of patience. To make things worse, she is not winning the kids' favor. The kids prefer us anytime. At Centris, Lil Isaac bullies auntie and opts for Popo. Try as she might, we have a struggling Lil Isaac in his typical "eh, eh, eh" chant under her care. Otherwise he will be screaming or crying for our attention, eager to tear away from auntie's grip.
I can see that she really tries. We were very much alright with her in Genting bcos we took care of the kids most of the time and there was no housework to be done. She was merely helping out. More importantly, Popo "disappeared" most of the time and I had peace. The moment we stepped home, my ears hurt from all the noise that Popo made from nagging, scolding and complaining. Haiz.
I don't know if NRT can survive. She will either have to buck up on the housework as per Popo's standard or win the kids' support to stay. Otherwise, it will be really tough. Popo says that she's contemplating to send her back. I am fine if she wants to. What I hate is to have Popo talking sarcastically to NRT and loudly, as if intentionally for me to hear. Worse, Popo talks sarcastically to me bcos NRR irks her. I already told her that IND maids are slower and she was the one who asked me to get an IND maid so why am I suffering all these now????
Haiz, I hope NRT bucks up soon. I really cannot take all this noise. I am already not interfering when Popo disciplines the maid. I really left it to her charge. What more can I do?
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Milk, Milk, Where Are You?
I don't know what happened. My milk supply dropped. I don't know if it dropped during the Genting trip. I expressed but not according to the usual schedule. There was more than enuff for Lil Isaac bcos I topped up with FM.
I realized the reduction when I was back in Sgp. I don't know if it is bcos I was too tired. I missed my night express a few times before we left for Genting and definitely a few nights after that. Or it is that time of the month. Though I am blessed with no menses, I found that my ss tends to drop when I experience menstrual cramp.
I am of course not ready to stop expressing yet. I haven't lose enuff weight yet and Lil Isaac still doesn't take pure fm in his alert moments. I am not desperately trying to increase my ss but would be glad if I have enuff for Lil Isaac. I am a cow, I am a cow. Mooooooo..
Mummy Lim
I realized the reduction when I was back in Sgp. I don't know if it is bcos I was too tired. I missed my night express a few times before we left for Genting and definitely a few nights after that. Or it is that time of the month. Though I am blessed with no menses, I found that my ss tends to drop when I experience menstrual cramp.
I am of course not ready to stop expressing yet. I haven't lose enuff weight yet and Lil Isaac still doesn't take pure fm in his alert moments. I am not desperately trying to increase my ss but would be glad if I have enuff for Lil Isaac. I am a cow, I am a cow. Mooooooo..
Mummy Lim
Monday, November 21, 2011
Genting
We are back from a short Genting trip. Not many pix from the trip bcos we are too busy chasing after the kids! Cameras are a passé for us, we are only armed with our iPhones and pix are only provided that we have time to rip them out for some precious moments.
We went with Nainai and Popo via the night coach. The trip was pretty alright. Lil Shauna has a seat on her own and almost slept through except for her waking up halfway through the journey to climb on top of Daddy Lim to sleep the rest of the way. I shared the seat with Lil Isaac and was thankful that the seat was really wide.
As usual, we didn't see much of Popo during the trip. There aren't much to do for Nainai but I think she was just really happy to spend time with the grandkids, fussing over them.
The Chan family was there too, we managed to meet them for part of the trip and the girls had loads of fun at the outdoor theme park. Playmates are good. Lil Shauna loves having playmates to run around and act silly. This is us in the cable car down the mountain. The last time I took the cable car in Genting was a looonnnggg time ago.
Lil Isaac is more participative as compared to our last Genting trip 6 months ago. He went on quite a number of rides and actually enjoyed them. I am so looking forward to him walking and taking those rides on his own. Hoho.
We came back by flight on Sat afternoon. The 2 hours taxi ride down the mountain, 2 hours wait at the airport, 40 mins plane ride and 30 mins taxi home from Changi airport sound really daunting, especially with a tiger who hates to be confined. Luckily, the princess was willing to stick with Daddy Lim and the tiger took his nap during both taxi rides. We survived the journey and it wasn't bad. It is either we had loads of help, the kids are easier now or we are getting better at parenting. Lol.
The only painful part? I was so tired by the time we were home but the kids were bursting with energy! I was willing the time to pass faster and the kids to sleep earlier, both unsuccessful. Boo! I can't be more glad at bedtime.
Now that we are back, it is only right that we plan for the next trip. We do need to look forward in life, right?
Mummy Lim
We went with Nainai and Popo via the night coach. The trip was pretty alright. Lil Shauna has a seat on her own and almost slept through except for her waking up halfway through the journey to climb on top of Daddy Lim to sleep the rest of the way. I shared the seat with Lil Isaac and was thankful that the seat was really wide.
As usual, we didn't see much of Popo during the trip. There aren't much to do for Nainai but I think she was just really happy to spend time with the grandkids, fussing over them.
The Chan family was there too, we managed to meet them for part of the trip and the girls had loads of fun at the outdoor theme park. Playmates are good. Lil Shauna loves having playmates to run around and act silly. This is us in the cable car down the mountain. The last time I took the cable car in Genting was a looonnnggg time ago.
Lil Isaac is more participative as compared to our last Genting trip 6 months ago. He went on quite a number of rides and actually enjoyed them. I am so looking forward to him walking and taking those rides on his own. Hoho.
We came back by flight on Sat afternoon. The 2 hours taxi ride down the mountain, 2 hours wait at the airport, 40 mins plane ride and 30 mins taxi home from Changi airport sound really daunting, especially with a tiger who hates to be confined. Luckily, the princess was willing to stick with Daddy Lim and the tiger took his nap during both taxi rides. We survived the journey and it wasn't bad. It is either we had loads of help, the kids are easier now or we are getting better at parenting. Lol.
The only painful part? I was so tired by the time we were home but the kids were bursting with energy! I was willing the time to pass faster and the kids to sleep earlier, both unsuccessful. Boo! I can't be more glad at bedtime.
Now that we are back, it is only right that we plan for the next trip. We do need to look forward in life, right?
Mummy Lim
On Leave
Daddy Lim and I are on leave today in desperate attempt to clear leave. We must be real bad planners. We heard of many lamenting about insufficient leave and here we are making weak final attempts to clear ours at the end of the year before the company forfeits them.
We are now reading newspaper and sipping hot coffee in Macdonalds and raking our brains about what to do for the rest of the day. Yes, poor planning again. We only know that we should take leave but didn't think of what to do. Lol. We are now basking in the without-kids quietness. It brings us back to those dating no-kids days. Hoho.
Of course it would be great to laze around the whole day without the kids, especially when Lil Shauna is in her frequent-tantrum mood triggered by that irritating flu bug. I am sure we can manage that easily provided that we can get past our guilty conscious. Oh gosh, the kids would love to spend the day with us. See what I mean?
So, we could do a movie with jiejie in the afternoon. At least we fulfill half of our parenting responsibility. Or we could bring the whole lorry load of people out in the afternoon to venue unknown. It is school holiday and we have in total 5 adults and 5 tiny people to squeeze into Tiguan. Hohoho.
We'll see how.
Mummy Lim
We are now reading newspaper and sipping hot coffee in Macdonalds and raking our brains about what to do for the rest of the day. Yes, poor planning again. We only know that we should take leave but didn't think of what to do. Lol. We are now basking in the without-kids quietness. It brings us back to those dating no-kids days. Hoho.
Of course it would be great to laze around the whole day without the kids, especially when Lil Shauna is in her frequent-tantrum mood triggered by that irritating flu bug. I am sure we can manage that easily provided that we can get past our guilty conscious. Oh gosh, the kids would love to spend the day with us. See what I mean?
So, we could do a movie with jiejie in the afternoon. At least we fulfill half of our parenting responsibility. Or we could bring the whole lorry load of people out in the afternoon to venue unknown. It is school holiday and we have in total 5 adults and 5 tiny people to squeeze into Tiguan. Hohoho.
We'll see how.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Good Job!
I started Lil Shauna on her phonics with LCentral (LC) on 21 Aug 11. To date, she has completed almost 2 terms of the most basic class (aka Foundations). The Foundations focus on the first sound. Other than the actual phonics, the kids also do lots of colouring, cutting, song and movement and games during the class. Lil Shauna loves the phonics class and asked to go to Teacher Rebecca’s class all the time.
The classes are seriously expensive. However, I was really glad to see Lil Shauna enjoying herself. I was a little sad that I don’t get to participate in the class with Lil Shauna like how we used to but I was also glad to have free time to run errands and read a book during that 1.5 hours that she is in class.
I managed to speak to the teacher during the last lesson 2 weeks ago and was told that she’s performing really well and is able to hear most of the 1st sound. Teacher Rebecca also commented that Lil Shauna is starting to open up and is beginning to speak up more during class. She thinks that Lil Shauna can be “promoted” to the next level (LaunchPad) next year! I am so proud of the princess.
Last Sunday, while I was at the school, the admin made arrangement for Lil Shauna to move this coming January and was telling me that she is really fast. It usually takes 2 to 3 terms for them to progress. The admin also conveyed that Teacher Rebecca was impressed and commented that Lil Shauna is really small but is really good. LaunchPad is usually for K1 student, Lil Shauna will be in Nursery next year. In fact, Teacher Rebecca says that Lil Shauna can be promoted now but thinks that she lacks self confident and recommended for her to move next year. I think so too. It can be very daunting for her to be in a class of bigger kids. The last thing that I want is to kill her interest.
I was a little sad for Lil Shauna bcos Felicia just joined her class. Lil Shauna really enjoy going for such enrichment classes with Felicia. It is also a cute sight of the 2 of them interacting during such classes. I hope Felicia will pick up quickly and join Lil Shauna soon. I bet Lil Shauna would like that.
I am in the league as the rest of the Singapore kiasu parents. Next year, I will want to sign Lil Shauna up for swimming and abacus. Of course, I will have to work hard on Lil Isaac too. I will be signing him up for My Little Gym next year. I seriously think he should burn some energy during such classes.
Mummy Lim
The classes are seriously expensive. However, I was really glad to see Lil Shauna enjoying herself. I was a little sad that I don’t get to participate in the class with Lil Shauna like how we used to but I was also glad to have free time to run errands and read a book during that 1.5 hours that she is in class.
I managed to speak to the teacher during the last lesson 2 weeks ago and was told that she’s performing really well and is able to hear most of the 1st sound. Teacher Rebecca also commented that Lil Shauna is starting to open up and is beginning to speak up more during class. She thinks that Lil Shauna can be “promoted” to the next level (LaunchPad) next year! I am so proud of the princess.
Last Sunday, while I was at the school, the admin made arrangement for Lil Shauna to move this coming January and was telling me that she is really fast. It usually takes 2 to 3 terms for them to progress. The admin also conveyed that Teacher Rebecca was impressed and commented that Lil Shauna is really small but is really good. LaunchPad is usually for K1 student, Lil Shauna will be in Nursery next year. In fact, Teacher Rebecca says that Lil Shauna can be promoted now but thinks that she lacks self confident and recommended for her to move next year. I think so too. It can be very daunting for her to be in a class of bigger kids. The last thing that I want is to kill her interest.
I was a little sad for Lil Shauna bcos Felicia just joined her class. Lil Shauna really enjoy going for such enrichment classes with Felicia. It is also a cute sight of the 2 of them interacting during such classes. I hope Felicia will pick up quickly and join Lil Shauna soon. I bet Lil Shauna would like that.
I am in the league as the rest of the Singapore kiasu parents. Next year, I will want to sign Lil Shauna up for swimming and abacus. Of course, I will have to work hard on Lil Isaac too. I will be signing him up for My Little Gym next year. I seriously think he should burn some energy during such classes.
Mummy Lim
Walking
Lil Isaac is cruising a lot more now. He sometimes cruises instead of crawls when trying to get to one place to another. He can also stand unsupported for like 5 sec. On Saturday, Lil Isaac took his first step or what appeared to be his first few steps. Actually, it wasn’t really walking. Daddy Lim and I were about 1 m apart and we were trying to coax him to walk from one of us to the other. Lil Isaac did try. We will encourage him to stand unsupported and urged him to walk when he is ready.
He didn’t really walk. He sort of fell and then staggered his feet while he fell forward. Well, at least it looked somewhat like walking and he was pleased with all the excitement that he created. So he “walked” and “walked” from Daddy Lim to me and back. I remembered doing that with jiejie too, just that jiejie walked so much more steadily then and not merely “falling”.
Yeah, our tiger will walk soon. I am really looking forward to that than to have to carry a struggling baby when we are outside.
Mummy Lim
He didn’t really walk. He sort of fell and then staggered his feet while he fell forward. Well, at least it looked somewhat like walking and he was pleased with all the excitement that he created. So he “walked” and “walked” from Daddy Lim to me and back. I remembered doing that with jiejie too, just that jiejie walked so much more steadily then and not merely “falling”.
Yeah, our tiger will walk soon. I am really looking forward to that than to have to carry a struggling baby when we are outside.
Mummy Lim
Monday, November 14, 2011
Rain Rain
It had been raining so much recently. Actually, I prefer the cool weather than to be under the hot sun. However, it would also mean that outdoor plans are scrapped and I think it is raining a little too much recently.
Yday, Daddy Lim was driving us on PIE when we were caught in this big rain. Part of the expressway started filling up and mini floods started appearing. I was so glad that Lil Isaac was sleeping then cos I felt this need to help focus on the road and scream at possible hazards. Well, not that it will help Daddy Lim but I just felt that I need to do so. I had to keep reminding Daddy Lim to go slow even when he was barely doing 40km/h and all the other cars were this slow too on the expressway. At certain point, the visibility on the road was so bad, barely 2m. I couldn’t make out the road, it was simply hard rain coming down on our already pathetic windscreen and everything appeared grey scale. I bet all Daddy Lim was doing was to follow the tail light of the car in front. We drove past this big canal that was ¾ filled with brownish water. I was surprised to see how choppy the water was in the canal. It was similar to the waves at Phuket. Really, no kidding. No wonder people get washed away in canal by flash floods. The whole thing was scary and I was so glad when the rain finally lightened. Lil Shauna was happily talking and singing while Daddy Lim and I sweat over the road condition.
This morning, it was bad too. It started drizzling when we left the house and rain soon poured. Traffic was a snail crawl. By the time we turned into the road leading to the yard, the water level was rising, overflowing the drains. At certain parts, we could no longer see the drain, only the green barrier that separates the drain and the pavement sticks out.
I saw this man waddling in ankle high water, trying to pick up his fallen motorcycle which he has parked on the pavement. For a moment, we celebrated that Tiguan is a tall car and we have less risk of having water entering the engine via the exhaust. Daddy Lim even asked me if this is the start of the end of the world before correcting himself that God will not use rain to kill mankind. But it does feel like one of the scenes in one of those end of the world movies. Scary.
Interestingly, the sun was shining brightly shortly after the rain stops. -___-“ The earth is really sick.
Mummy Lim
Yday, Daddy Lim was driving us on PIE when we were caught in this big rain. Part of the expressway started filling up and mini floods started appearing. I was so glad that Lil Isaac was sleeping then cos I felt this need to help focus on the road and scream at possible hazards. Well, not that it will help Daddy Lim but I just felt that I need to do so. I had to keep reminding Daddy Lim to go slow even when he was barely doing 40km/h and all the other cars were this slow too on the expressway. At certain point, the visibility on the road was so bad, barely 2m. I couldn’t make out the road, it was simply hard rain coming down on our already pathetic windscreen and everything appeared grey scale. I bet all Daddy Lim was doing was to follow the tail light of the car in front. We drove past this big canal that was ¾ filled with brownish water. I was surprised to see how choppy the water was in the canal. It was similar to the waves at Phuket. Really, no kidding. No wonder people get washed away in canal by flash floods. The whole thing was scary and I was so glad when the rain finally lightened. Lil Shauna was happily talking and singing while Daddy Lim and I sweat over the road condition.
This morning, it was bad too. It started drizzling when we left the house and rain soon poured. Traffic was a snail crawl. By the time we turned into the road leading to the yard, the water level was rising, overflowing the drains. At certain parts, we could no longer see the drain, only the green barrier that separates the drain and the pavement sticks out.
I saw this man waddling in ankle high water, trying to pick up his fallen motorcycle which he has parked on the pavement. For a moment, we celebrated that Tiguan is a tall car and we have less risk of having water entering the engine via the exhaust. Daddy Lim even asked me if this is the start of the end of the world before correcting himself that God will not use rain to kill mankind. But it does feel like one of the scenes in one of those end of the world movies. Scary.
Interestingly, the sun was shining brightly shortly after the rain stops. -___-“ The earth is really sick.
Mummy Lim
Friday, November 11, 2011
Maid Saga
So, how is the maid? Well, I don't really know. I haven't spend enuff time to observe her to assess for sure. I only know that I am so much softer on her as compared to the previous maids. I don't know if it is bcos I don't want to get caught between Popo and the maid since Popo is already teaching and disciplining her or that the kids are easier to take care now and I can handle them better on my own.
But NRT definitely falls short of Popo's expectation. Again, Popo expects the maid to be humble, clever, initiative taking, flexible and also good with kids and housework. Where to find? It really takes a fairly clever maid to understand Popo's broken English and also follow her 101 rules step by step without lapses. MA is witty but it also means that she's prone to argue her way out. Naaahhh.. Out!
So, Popo has been complaining about how slow and inflexible NRT is. Of course she is unable to go on auto-pilot mode and fulfill the 101 steps without lapses, much to Popo's displeases. I kept reminding her that IND are definitely less clever than FIL and getting a good maid is really like ti-kam. Apparently, this cannot get into Popo's head. I return home at the end of the day to hear Popo complains about the list of things that NRT didn't do properly or wrong and also hear her scold the maid.
Tonight, Popo insisted that I asked the maid if she understands Popo, which I get a "yes". So I was forced to probe further on why then NRT didn't follow the instructions. There wont be an answer lor. If she can explain her actions, then she won't be a maid. And Popo insisted that I asked the maid what she did wrong this morning, which left me confused after her explanation. It was pretty obvious that the maid is not very sure what she really did wrong to incur Popo's wrath.
The best part? Despite Popo's limited English, she refused to scold NRT directly and tried to be sarcastic. Hello, the maid really doesn't hear the "suanness" lor. NRT greeted Popo "good night" before turning in, Popo sarcastically told her that she don't have to greet her, that her job in Sgp is not simply to greet people and she will be more than glad if NRT doesn't make her angry. NRT gave a puzzled look and asked Popo for affirmation if Popo doesnt want her to greet her in the future. -.o" See??!!!????
I told Popo that I am prepared to change the maid anytime so long as she asks me to, but she doesn't want to change. I am not sure if it is bcos she doesn't want to be the bad guy. But I am not God, I cannot change NRT's character lor. So, I have to brace myself for more complaints and nagging. Then again, maybe the maid will quit on us soon? Choy!
Mummy Lim
But NRT definitely falls short of Popo's expectation. Again, Popo expects the maid to be humble, clever, initiative taking, flexible and also good with kids and housework. Where to find? It really takes a fairly clever maid to understand Popo's broken English and also follow her 101 rules step by step without lapses. MA is witty but it also means that she's prone to argue her way out. Naaahhh.. Out!
So, Popo has been complaining about how slow and inflexible NRT is. Of course she is unable to go on auto-pilot mode and fulfill the 101 steps without lapses, much to Popo's displeases. I kept reminding her that IND are definitely less clever than FIL and getting a good maid is really like ti-kam. Apparently, this cannot get into Popo's head. I return home at the end of the day to hear Popo complains about the list of things that NRT didn't do properly or wrong and also hear her scold the maid.
Tonight, Popo insisted that I asked the maid if she understands Popo, which I get a "yes". So I was forced to probe further on why then NRT didn't follow the instructions. There wont be an answer lor. If she can explain her actions, then she won't be a maid. And Popo insisted that I asked the maid what she did wrong this morning, which left me confused after her explanation. It was pretty obvious that the maid is not very sure what she really did wrong to incur Popo's wrath.
The best part? Despite Popo's limited English, she refused to scold NRT directly and tried to be sarcastic. Hello, the maid really doesn't hear the "suanness" lor. NRT greeted Popo "good night" before turning in, Popo sarcastically told her that she don't have to greet her, that her job in Sgp is not simply to greet people and she will be more than glad if NRT doesn't make her angry. NRT gave a puzzled look and asked Popo for affirmation if Popo doesnt want her to greet her in the future. -.o" See??!!!????
I told Popo that I am prepared to change the maid anytime so long as she asks me to, but she doesn't want to change. I am not sure if it is bcos she doesn't want to be the bad guy. But I am not God, I cannot change NRT's character lor. So, I have to brace myself for more complaints and nagging. Then again, maybe the maid will quit on us soon? Choy!
Mummy Lim
On Leave
This entry was created on the Tuesday that just past.
Ah yee brought Popo for her medical at nuh this morning. I took leave to babysit the kids. I was so glad when Lil Shauna left for school and Lil Isaac took his nap. This full-time mummy thing cannot be on a permanent basis. To me, it is more stressful than work. Lol. This is my reward.
This sweet tiger is really sticky now. He is constantly fighting with jiejie for my attention now.
I dated ah yee for shopping in the afternoon. It has been a long, long while. We used to do that, even when I had Lil Shauna but it is almost impossible to do so with 2 kids now. It felt so good.
We went shopping at bugis. We didn't buy much but it was just walking and lots of talking. It was as if she was filling me in with all that I missed out of her life during this void period. She made me feel really old, as if our age gap is more than just 4 years old. I think I must do this with her more often, especially when she's going to shift out soon.
I went for my kickboxing in the evening before completing my day. Oooooo, it had been such a long time since I felt fulfilled. Yes, yes, yes, I need to take care of myself more.
Mummy Lim
Ah yee brought Popo for her medical at nuh this morning. I took leave to babysit the kids. I was so glad when Lil Shauna left for school and Lil Isaac took his nap. This full-time mummy thing cannot be on a permanent basis. To me, it is more stressful than work. Lol. This is my reward.
This sweet tiger is really sticky now. He is constantly fighting with jiejie for my attention now.
I dated ah yee for shopping in the afternoon. It has been a long, long while. We used to do that, even when I had Lil Shauna but it is almost impossible to do so with 2 kids now. It felt so good.
We went shopping at bugis. We didn't buy much but it was just walking and lots of talking. It was as if she was filling me in with all that I missed out of her life during this void period. She made me feel really old, as if our age gap is more than just 4 years old. I think I must do this with her more often, especially when she's going to shift out soon.
I went for my kickboxing in the evening before completing my day. Oooooo, it had been such a long time since I felt fulfilled. Yes, yes, yes, I need to take care of myself more.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Milk and Bottle
Lil Isaac has definitely given up latching. I tried and all he does is to close his mouth on my nipple before pulling away to smile at me. I didn't dare force him, not when he has 11 teeth now.
I had been complaining about Lil Isaac's low milk intake and also how slow he drinks. This is the case even when I used the fastest flowing teat that I can find in the market for his Dr Brown bottle. His wide neck milk bottle is also irking me. It is always leaking and it is a messy affair trying to feed Lil Isaac especially when he is not cooperative.
I was really frustrated that I used one of jiejie's old narrow neck bottle but a new L size teat on him. Apparently, the flow is much faster and he didn't reject the "new" bottle. After a few attempts, he is a pro and finished his milk in record time! I threw away all his Dr Brown bottles.
The good thing is that he drinks really quickly now but he often finishes his milk before he falls asleep. He ended up kicking up a storm, leaving him wide awake. No fun. He used to drink 140ml with the Dr Brown and often cannot finish his milk. Now, he takes merely minutes to down his 150ml and cries for more.
This late morning, I was trying to tuck him for his nap and gave him a bottle of 150ml fm mixed with ebm. He finished the bottle and was angry when I pulled the empty bottle away. I made him more fm but he rejected it. I had a hard time trying to make him nap again and gave him another bottle of fm mixed with ebm when he was dozing off. So he actually polished off almost 300ml of milk.
Just now, Popo warmed up about 140ml of ebm for him. I topped it up with another 60ml of fm. I didnt want risk having an angry tiger. Again, he polished the entire bottle in mere minutes!
Oh, he poo poo both yday and even 2x today too. I am starting to question if he "was" a small and slow drinker bcos of his bottle? Is his constipation a result of his low milk intake? Anyway, I am glad that he continues to drink well and moves his bowel. I am even ok to buy bigger bottles to replace the 2 brand new narrow bottles that I bought yday, so long as he drinks. He has been stuck at the 9kg mark for the longest time!
I am so glad that he is taking his fm. He doesn't like it "pure" unless he is in a half-awake mode but at least he takes it when mixed with ebm. At this rate that he is drinking, I definitely don't have enuff for him. Phew. Mooo...
Mummy Lim
I had been complaining about Lil Isaac's low milk intake and also how slow he drinks. This is the case even when I used the fastest flowing teat that I can find in the market for his Dr Brown bottle. His wide neck milk bottle is also irking me. It is always leaking and it is a messy affair trying to feed Lil Isaac especially when he is not cooperative.
I was really frustrated that I used one of jiejie's old narrow neck bottle but a new L size teat on him. Apparently, the flow is much faster and he didn't reject the "new" bottle. After a few attempts, he is a pro and finished his milk in record time! I threw away all his Dr Brown bottles.
The good thing is that he drinks really quickly now but he often finishes his milk before he falls asleep. He ended up kicking up a storm, leaving him wide awake. No fun. He used to drink 140ml with the Dr Brown and often cannot finish his milk. Now, he takes merely minutes to down his 150ml and cries for more.
This late morning, I was trying to tuck him for his nap and gave him a bottle of 150ml fm mixed with ebm. He finished the bottle and was angry when I pulled the empty bottle away. I made him more fm but he rejected it. I had a hard time trying to make him nap again and gave him another bottle of fm mixed with ebm when he was dozing off. So he actually polished off almost 300ml of milk.
Just now, Popo warmed up about 140ml of ebm for him. I topped it up with another 60ml of fm. I didnt want risk having an angry tiger. Again, he polished the entire bottle in mere minutes!
Oh, he poo poo both yday and even 2x today too. I am starting to question if he "was" a small and slow drinker bcos of his bottle? Is his constipation a result of his low milk intake? Anyway, I am glad that he continues to drink well and moves his bowel. I am even ok to buy bigger bottles to replace the 2 brand new narrow bottles that I bought yday, so long as he drinks. He has been stuck at the 9kg mark for the longest time!
I am so glad that he is taking his fm. He doesn't like it "pure" unless he is in a half-awake mode but at least he takes it when mixed with ebm. At this rate that he is drinking, I definitely don't have enuff for him. Phew. Mooo...
Mummy Lim
Graduation Concert
Jiejie performed at her school's graduation concert last Thursday and we wouldn't miss it for a million $$.. Wait, maybe we will. Hohoho. Anyway, I was really excited and was really looking forward it. It was quite amazing that kindergarten graduation is such a big thing now. The K2 students marched in and also went up the stage to collect their certificate. So pro. 
Then the different classes went up to perform. I was actually worried that jiejie will be frightened by the crowd, that she will freeze on stage or even cry but I was so wrong. This is her while getting on the stage. She was really excited when she spotted me waving at her. She is so different from the shy little toddler in the past. 
Jiejie was really enjoying the limelight.The pre-nursery and nursery students were really cute. Daddy Lim commented that kids lost their cuteness once they reach K1. I hope Lil Shauna doesn't grow up so quickly. She went up the stage 3x, the 1st to perform with her class, the 2nd to recite Chinese poems that she learnt during her Chinese enrichment class and lastly together with all the kids in her school. She really done me proud but most importantly, she enjoyed herself. :) Mummy Lim
Then the different classes went up to perform. I was actually worried that jiejie will be frightened by the crowd, that she will freeze on stage or even cry but I was so wrong. This is her while getting on the stage. She was really excited when she spotted me waving at her. She is so different from the shy little toddler in the past. 
Jiejie was really enjoying the limelight.The pre-nursery and nursery students were really cute. Daddy Lim commented that kids lost their cuteness once they reach K1. I hope Lil Shauna doesn't grow up so quickly. She went up the stage 3x, the 1st to perform with her class, the 2nd to recite Chinese poems that she learnt during her Chinese enrichment class and lastly together with all the kids in her school. She really done me proud but most importantly, she enjoyed herself. :) Mummy Lim
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Maid Update
So, how is the new maid so far? Well, nobody has been injured so far so I guess things aren't very bad. NRT is definitely slower and not as witty as the previous PHL maids that I had. She's not as organised too. She also can't remember clearly all the steps and procedures to do things and Popo has 101 rules to follow. If Popo knows how to write manual, it will definitely be a very thick one. Of course, the communication barrier is another big obstacle.
However, she's trying very hard and I think Popo sees that too. That definitely helped her to gain points. When she's at Centris, she's more willing to help out. She also didn't mind sleeping a little later or waking up earlier for the kids or to complete the housework. At least she doesn't rush to go to bed.
Popo also bought for her quite a few pieces of new clothes and stuff and we can tell that she's appreciative. I don't know if NRT will survive, it is still a little too early to tell. I hope. Maid changing is very tiring.
Mummy Lim
However, she's trying very hard and I think Popo sees that too. That definitely helped her to gain points. When she's at Centris, she's more willing to help out. She also didn't mind sleeping a little later or waking up earlier for the kids or to complete the housework. At least she doesn't rush to go to bed.
Popo also bought for her quite a few pieces of new clothes and stuff and we can tell that she's appreciative. I don't know if NRT will survive, it is still a little too early to tell. I hope. Maid changing is very tiring.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Maid
We sent MA off yday. I paid for a runner to send her to the airport. We only told her the night before about her flight details and she was very delighted to be going home. Yday afternoon, she spent a couple of hours packing and was picked up by the runner when I was out picking up the new maid. Popo says that MA was visibly happy to go. Well, I would too if I were to be away from home for a year.
I have been preparing Lil Shauna, that Auntie MA wants to go home to her Ashley, her 6 year old girl and we will get a new auntie. Lil Shauna didn't seem at all upset but only requested for a "white face" auntie. She said that she doesn't want a "black face" auntie. Haha.
I specifically asked MA to tell Lil Shauna that she's leaving before Lil Shauna goes to school and Popo said that Lil Shauna didn't seem at all affected. I didn't do much about Lil Isaac. I guessed he is a little too young to realize what is happening. Both kids are not sticky to MA and I don't think her departure will do us much harm.
Nariten, our new maid is a 32 year old Indonesian. This is her 3rd time back in Singapore as a maid, each time for about 2 years. She last went back in year 2008. She can speak English pretty alright. Maybe bcos she's experienced, she reacted exactly like a maid, respectful and humble. For a first day, she appeared to have more chemistry with Popo than MA. My only advice to her is not to argue with Popo.
She has 2 kids, aged 11 and 3 yo. When she was previously in Singapore, her job was to look after the elderly. I was a little worried that she cannot garnered the kids' favour but Lil Shauna seem to like her alright. As for Lil Isaac, he spent most of the time staring at the new auntie.
Things went fairly well for her first day but I was around to help with the kids and MA has done majority of the housework before she left. I hope she doesn't get a rude shock today. Popo has a whole set of rules and cleaning procedures. Most are totally illogical to me but I decided that I didn't want to interfere too much. Popo comes in a package, remembered? I can hear NRT still at the housework. Popo says that she's slower, less bright and more forgetful. So long as she doesn't incur Popo's wrath, things will be fine.
Mummy Lim
I have been preparing Lil Shauna, that Auntie MA wants to go home to her Ashley, her 6 year old girl and we will get a new auntie. Lil Shauna didn't seem at all upset but only requested for a "white face" auntie. She said that she doesn't want a "black face" auntie. Haha.
I specifically asked MA to tell Lil Shauna that she's leaving before Lil Shauna goes to school and Popo said that Lil Shauna didn't seem at all affected. I didn't do much about Lil Isaac. I guessed he is a little too young to realize what is happening. Both kids are not sticky to MA and I don't think her departure will do us much harm.
Nariten, our new maid is a 32 year old Indonesian. This is her 3rd time back in Singapore as a maid, each time for about 2 years. She last went back in year 2008. She can speak English pretty alright. Maybe bcos she's experienced, she reacted exactly like a maid, respectful and humble. For a first day, she appeared to have more chemistry with Popo than MA. My only advice to her is not to argue with Popo.
She has 2 kids, aged 11 and 3 yo. When she was previously in Singapore, her job was to look after the elderly. I was a little worried that she cannot garnered the kids' favour but Lil Shauna seem to like her alright. As for Lil Isaac, he spent most of the time staring at the new auntie.
Things went fairly well for her first day but I was around to help with the kids and MA has done majority of the housework before she left. I hope she doesn't get a rude shock today. Popo has a whole set of rules and cleaning procedures. Most are totally illogical to me but I decided that I didn't want to interfere too much. Popo comes in a package, remembered? I can hear NRT still at the housework. Popo says that she's slower, less bright and more forgetful. So long as she doesn't incur Popo's wrath, things will be fine.
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Lousy Driver
Transport arrangement had been difficult recently. It is either Daddy Lim has been sent to attend some courses or work outside of yard or I have to go out for external function beyond 4.30pm. Ok, I have to admit that I am pampered and Daddy Lim had been chauffeuring me around even since I gave up biking. He will usually send me to and from work. In the event that he can’t, I will rather take taxi. On weekends, if he is busy, I would rather take MRT than to attempt to drive.
It is no doubt that I got my driving license since I was 18. However, driving is alien to me. I started biking when I was 23 until I was preggy with Lil Shauna. I loved the carefree feeling while on the bike but acknowledged that it was nowhere near safe. And I realized that I felt pressurize while riding after I married Daddy Lim. It was as if I suddenly realized that my life no longer belong to just me. So I didn’t try riding after having kids. I am accountable to even more people now and I cannot imagine how stressful it will feel to be on a bike again. There are of course times that I recall those care free riding moments and wonder if there will be someday that I will ride again.. perhaps only in my dream.
I haven’t been driving for the longest time. Without Daddy Lim, it is always the public transport. With Daddy Lim, I am always attending to the kids in the car. Although I felt the nagging voice to ask me to start trying to drive again, there wasn’t any strong compelling force to push me into it until yday. Daddy Lim has to go for some external function this morning and he will be taking the MRT. He finds it stupid that he has to drive me to the yard and go home to park the car and take the MRT. Yes, I agreed that things will be simpler if I drive the car to work. So, as a prelude, I tried driving back (we were at JE) yday.
For some crazy reasons, he wasn’t in the best mood and was very dis-encouraging and it started drizzling. -.o” Our windscreen is pathetic with the rain. So I was behind the wheels, trying to remember how to drive and was shot daggers when I made mistakes. When we finally reached Centris (and having mount the curb twice while turning into Centris), Daddy Lim concluded that I better not drive and took over the wheels and said that he will drive me to work this morning. Well, that was after yelling at me as a way to inform me that I have mounted the curb, 2x. I was upset. I was really upset that he wasn’t at all encouraging when I was already a bunch of nerves. I was even more upset with myself for not being able to drive properly. I mean, so many people drive and I know of so many other people with poorer coordination than me driving on the road, so why can’t I? Boohoohoo.
This morning, I woke up at 5am to express and fed Lil Isaac his bottle at 5.45am. So I was ready for work at 6.15am and I decided that there are probably not many cars and people on the road at that time and thus safe for me and the fellow road users if I drive. And I did. The journey went pretty smoothly as there weren’t that many cars. The parking in yard was a bigger challenge. Not only was the lot narrow, the lines outlining the lot have faded and Tiguan is big. And there were bicycles parking in the car park lot. So I have to do bicycle shifting, wait for people to cross before I finally squeezed Tiguan into the skinny lot. That took like forever. It wasn’t a straight and perfect park, but my aim is to merely squeeze Tiguan into the lot without obstructing other vehicles and I think I achieved my aim, despite taking a long time to park. Hohoho.
Yes, I must start driving. I must join the many, many female drivers on the road. I think the road won’t be any more dangerous with me adding on to the less pro group of female drivers.
Mummy Lim
It is no doubt that I got my driving license since I was 18. However, driving is alien to me. I started biking when I was 23 until I was preggy with Lil Shauna. I loved the carefree feeling while on the bike but acknowledged that it was nowhere near safe. And I realized that I felt pressurize while riding after I married Daddy Lim. It was as if I suddenly realized that my life no longer belong to just me. So I didn’t try riding after having kids. I am accountable to even more people now and I cannot imagine how stressful it will feel to be on a bike again. There are of course times that I recall those care free riding moments and wonder if there will be someday that I will ride again.. perhaps only in my dream.
I haven’t been driving for the longest time. Without Daddy Lim, it is always the public transport. With Daddy Lim, I am always attending to the kids in the car. Although I felt the nagging voice to ask me to start trying to drive again, there wasn’t any strong compelling force to push me into it until yday. Daddy Lim has to go for some external function this morning and he will be taking the MRT. He finds it stupid that he has to drive me to the yard and go home to park the car and take the MRT. Yes, I agreed that things will be simpler if I drive the car to work. So, as a prelude, I tried driving back (we were at JE) yday.
For some crazy reasons, he wasn’t in the best mood and was very dis-encouraging and it started drizzling. -.o” Our windscreen is pathetic with the rain. So I was behind the wheels, trying to remember how to drive and was shot daggers when I made mistakes. When we finally reached Centris (and having mount the curb twice while turning into Centris), Daddy Lim concluded that I better not drive and took over the wheels and said that he will drive me to work this morning. Well, that was after yelling at me as a way to inform me that I have mounted the curb, 2x. I was upset. I was really upset that he wasn’t at all encouraging when I was already a bunch of nerves. I was even more upset with myself for not being able to drive properly. I mean, so many people drive and I know of so many other people with poorer coordination than me driving on the road, so why can’t I? Boohoohoo.
This morning, I woke up at 5am to express and fed Lil Isaac his bottle at 5.45am. So I was ready for work at 6.15am and I decided that there are probably not many cars and people on the road at that time and thus safe for me and the fellow road users if I drive. And I did. The journey went pretty smoothly as there weren’t that many cars. The parking in yard was a bigger challenge. Not only was the lot narrow, the lines outlining the lot have faded and Tiguan is big. And there were bicycles parking in the car park lot. So I have to do bicycle shifting, wait for people to cross before I finally squeezed Tiguan into the skinny lot. That took like forever. It wasn’t a straight and perfect park, but my aim is to merely squeeze Tiguan into the lot without obstructing other vehicles and I think I achieved my aim, despite taking a long time to park. Hohoho.
Yes, I must start driving. I must join the many, many female drivers on the road. I think the road won’t be any more dangerous with me adding on to the less pro group of female drivers.
Mummy Lim
Monday, October 31, 2011
Classic Pose
Daddy Lim and Lil Isaac.
It was a hot afternoon at Nainai's place.
3 years back.
Same?
Mummy Lim
It was a hot afternoon at Nainai's place.
3 years back.
Same?
Mummy Lim
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Milk Tasters
We bought the Mamil Gold step 3 FM yday. I think step 3 should taste nicer than step 2. Afterall, step 3 is for toddlers age 1 to 3 and the FM must be tasty enuff to “retain” these targeted audiences.
I hate milk, especially those that are white in color. I haven’t touched white milk for as long as I can remember. I have tasted my BM despite my lack of keenness to do so. On certain occasions, I have to make sure that the ebm is still fit for consumption before I feed Lil Shauna in the past and now Lil Isaac. It actually tastes like glucose water, with a tint of sweetness and no milky taste at all. Or maybe the little droplets that I took barely give any taste. Still, I declared that I have done my part. I cannot bear the thought of having to taste the step 2 and 3 FM for comparison and so I turned to the newly appointed official milk tasters of the Lim family.
I made a little amount of the step 2 and 3 FM in separate cups and presented them to the father and daughter team. They tried step 2 and both gave me yucky face. It must have tasted really bad. And they both agreed that the step 3 FM tasted much better. Lil Shauna was even willing to take 2 gulps of the step 3 FM. Daddy Lim commented that the step 3 FM tasted more vanilla-ish. He was lost for words how the step 2 FM tastes, just yucky in general.
So, we have the conclusion. J
We will start Lil Isaac on step 3 today. Popo was hesitant to throw away the step 2 tin, which is still ¾ filled and also questioned about Lil Isaac being able to stomach a new FM. No problem lah. Who doesn’t like a tastier drink?
Mummy Lim
Updated: Lil Isaac refused the step 3 milk!!! I am so glad that I heed Popo's advice and didnt throw away the step 2 milk. Haiz, feeding him milk is such a challenge!
I hate milk, especially those that are white in color. I haven’t touched white milk for as long as I can remember. I have tasted my BM despite my lack of keenness to do so. On certain occasions, I have to make sure that the ebm is still fit for consumption before I feed Lil Shauna in the past and now Lil Isaac. It actually tastes like glucose water, with a tint of sweetness and no milky taste at all. Or maybe the little droplets that I took barely give any taste. Still, I declared that I have done my part. I cannot bear the thought of having to taste the step 2 and 3 FM for comparison and so I turned to the newly appointed official milk tasters of the Lim family.
I made a little amount of the step 2 and 3 FM in separate cups and presented them to the father and daughter team. They tried step 2 and both gave me yucky face. It must have tasted really bad. And they both agreed that the step 3 FM tasted much better. Lil Shauna was even willing to take 2 gulps of the step 3 FM. Daddy Lim commented that the step 3 FM tasted more vanilla-ish. He was lost for words how the step 2 FM tastes, just yucky in general.
So, we have the conclusion. J
We will start Lil Isaac on step 3 today. Popo was hesitant to throw away the step 2 tin, which is still ¾ filled and also questioned about Lil Isaac being able to stomach a new FM. No problem lah. Who doesn’t like a tastier drink?
Mummy Lim
Updated: Lil Isaac refused the step 3 milk!!! I am so glad that I heed Popo's advice and didnt throw away the step 2 milk. Haiz, feeding him milk is such a challenge!
Friday, October 28, 2011
Updates on Lil Isaac
He is one year old but still not walking. He can easily put himself up to a standing position, which is an important feat so as to reach for the things on the table top. He cruises too but opts to crawl any time. He is not at all interested to learn how to walk despite mummy’s eagerness for him to do so. Chey!
He knows how to reach for his sippy cup and holds up his cup to drink. He loves water, bread and biscuit but not a milk lover. We have started him on formula milk (FM) and tried to give him one feed of FM a day, which he drinks with little enthusiasm. He is only a little more enthusiastic towards ebm. He is generally not a milk baby. He is currently on Mamil Gold step 2 and I am going to move him to step 3 today after I buy the new tin. I think the step 3 milk is sweeter and hopefully this will encourage him to drink more and faster? Even Ferlin drinks faster than him. Popo sometimes have to resort to spoon feeding. Our little man is still saying “No” to mummy’s breasts and poor mummy has resigned to fate and is on exclusive expressing. Interestingly, he has almost dropped his night feed. He does stirred in the night but often goes back to sleep without demanding for milk. Popo or Auntie usually tucked him back to bed. Mummy still wakes up to express but didn’t manage to coincide with the time that Lil Isaac stirs. I have tried to latch him once and he actually appeared to try to suckle. But even before the let down, he bit me and decided that he wanted no more. Chey, don’t know how to value the good stuff.
Popo shared that Lil Isaac is definitely eating more as compared to a while back. He is probably about 9 to 9.5kg. He likes his cereal and a particular brand of puree, which Popo always mixed in food that he doesn’t like to mask the taste. For reasons beyond us, he has taken an appetite to porridge recently despite it being the same porridge that Popo cooks everyday. Well, we are not complaining. Lil Isaac is probably at the 50 percentile for his weight but we can definitely do with a little bit more of chunkiness. Oh gosh, I like fat and chubby babies.
Constipation is still a challenge. Popo has been feeding him lots of high fiber food, especially plums. He hasn’t established a regular bowel movement and he moves his bowel as frequently as every day to as constipated as 5 days. Since the last badly constipated episode, we have given him suppository once and lactulose 3x. We gave him lactulose whenever Mr Poo Poo plays the disappearing act for 3 days. It is always such a joy to hear from Popo that Lil Isaac has moved his bowel. Jiejie and mummy will break into a dance in celebration. Lol.
With Lil Isaac, I am such a hands-off mummy. I am lost wrt what he should eat and what to help him moves his bowel when Popo is not around. At least I do the breastfeeding in the past. Boohoo. Now, I have taken on the task to give him his last feed before he sleeps. It can be a bored at times bcos we closed ourselves in the pitch black room and he takes forever to drink. But I value that little bit of quiet bonding time. The other time that I have with him is spent chasing after the active tiger. He still smells fabulously babish. I can never get enuff of his baby smell. Yummy.
We wont have another kid. Daddy Lim can vouch for that. Lol. So Lil Isaac will be our last baby and I hope that he doesn’t lose his babish smell. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
He knows how to reach for his sippy cup and holds up his cup to drink. He loves water, bread and biscuit but not a milk lover. We have started him on formula milk (FM) and tried to give him one feed of FM a day, which he drinks with little enthusiasm. He is only a little more enthusiastic towards ebm. He is generally not a milk baby. He is currently on Mamil Gold step 2 and I am going to move him to step 3 today after I buy the new tin. I think the step 3 milk is sweeter and hopefully this will encourage him to drink more and faster? Even Ferlin drinks faster than him. Popo sometimes have to resort to spoon feeding. Our little man is still saying “No” to mummy’s breasts and poor mummy has resigned to fate and is on exclusive expressing. Interestingly, he has almost dropped his night feed. He does stirred in the night but often goes back to sleep without demanding for milk. Popo or Auntie usually tucked him back to bed. Mummy still wakes up to express but didn’t manage to coincide with the time that Lil Isaac stirs. I have tried to latch him once and he actually appeared to try to suckle. But even before the let down, he bit me and decided that he wanted no more. Chey, don’t know how to value the good stuff.
Popo shared that Lil Isaac is definitely eating more as compared to a while back. He is probably about 9 to 9.5kg. He likes his cereal and a particular brand of puree, which Popo always mixed in food that he doesn’t like to mask the taste. For reasons beyond us, he has taken an appetite to porridge recently despite it being the same porridge that Popo cooks everyday. Well, we are not complaining. Lil Isaac is probably at the 50 percentile for his weight but we can definitely do with a little bit more of chunkiness. Oh gosh, I like fat and chubby babies.
Constipation is still a challenge. Popo has been feeding him lots of high fiber food, especially plums. He hasn’t established a regular bowel movement and he moves his bowel as frequently as every day to as constipated as 5 days. Since the last badly constipated episode, we have given him suppository once and lactulose 3x. We gave him lactulose whenever Mr Poo Poo plays the disappearing act for 3 days. It is always such a joy to hear from Popo that Lil Isaac has moved his bowel. Jiejie and mummy will break into a dance in celebration. Lol.
With Lil Isaac, I am such a hands-off mummy. I am lost wrt what he should eat and what to help him moves his bowel when Popo is not around. At least I do the breastfeeding in the past. Boohoo. Now, I have taken on the task to give him his last feed before he sleeps. It can be a bored at times bcos we closed ourselves in the pitch black room and he takes forever to drink. But I value that little bit of quiet bonding time. The other time that I have with him is spent chasing after the active tiger. He still smells fabulously babish. I can never get enuff of his baby smell. Yummy.
We wont have another kid. Daddy Lim can vouch for that. Lol. So Lil Isaac will be our last baby and I hope that he doesn’t lose his babish smell. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Still Happy
I am still feeling joyful that the mega event is over. I can't believe that it was just 4 days ago that I was working my life away at sdc. It felt like months ago. Although the event is over, I am still working hard to tie up the loose ends. At least I can breathe better now and there is no doomsday ahead. I can take my time to clean things up. I still fund myself grumbling at times while I tie up the ends, but I am constantly reminded that the event is over and the it didn't kill me. This makes me happy. Hohoho.
The event being over means that I finally can have more time for my daily work. And I need to arrange with Daddy Lim to clear my leave. I am left with 2 months and have to clear my 14 days of annual leave, 5.5 days of childcare leave and 1 day of off-in-lieu. I don't think I will be able to clear all these leave, not bcos I am too hardworking but bcos I just came back from maternity leave in January and had already cleared 11 days of flexible maternity leave since. I am intending to take a weeks' leave in November and one week in December. Woohoo! I need some holiday, badly...
Mummy Lim
The event being over means that I finally can have more time for my daily work. And I need to arrange with Daddy Lim to clear my leave. I am left with 2 months and have to clear my 14 days of annual leave, 5.5 days of childcare leave and 1 day of off-in-lieu. I don't think I will be able to clear all these leave, not bcos I am too hardworking but bcos I just came back from maternity leave in January and had already cleared 11 days of flexible maternity leave since. I am intending to take a weeks' leave in November and one week in December. Woohoo! I need some holiday, badly...
Mummy Lim
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Finally Over
Finally, the Company event is over and I am happy and relief beyond words. Just in case you are wondering, I am safe and sound. Like I mentioned in my earlier post, it wasn't my safety that was at question but that of my follow colleagues.
I was worried that a stampede might take place. My heart was really in my mouth. I will be dead if a stampede took place and somebody got injured. Not that i will be dead bcos somebody trampled over me but the need to answer for it. I have never done so much crowd control in my life and have never handle such a situation before and I was scared. I was so glad that so many colleagues helped out and things eventually turned out fine. Phew.. No injuries, thank God.
I like organizing events and contemplated going into events management when I was much younger. However, now that I have 2 kids and organizing such a mega event on top of the daily job gave me nightmares. Yes, can you hear how relief I am now that the event is finally over?
I hope I am not so suay to kena organizing the event next year. Next year's is supposed to be bigger. Crossed fingers and toes.
Mummy Lim
I was worried that a stampede might take place. My heart was really in my mouth. I will be dead if a stampede took place and somebody got injured. Not that i will be dead bcos somebody trampled over me but the need to answer for it. I have never done so much crowd control in my life and have never handle such a situation before and I was scared. I was so glad that so many colleagues helped out and things eventually turned out fine. Phew.. No injuries, thank God.
I like organizing events and contemplated going into events management when I was much younger. However, now that I have 2 kids and organizing such a mega event on top of the daily job gave me nightmares. Yes, can you hear how relief I am now that the event is finally over?
I hope I am not so suay to kena organizing the event next year. Next year's is supposed to be bigger. Crossed fingers and toes.
Mummy Lim
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