Last 2 Weeks

We are almost there. To be exact, we have 2 weeks (less 1 day) to go before Daddy Lim officially ends his 8-week night shift. Can you see me doing cartwheels? We are still hanging on and I would proudly say that we have survived pretty well. Nevertheless, I totally welcome the old routine. It is super tiring to lug the tired kids (and a tired Popo) back home via MRT after a hard day of work. Additionally, school has started and so have the homework, reading practices and spelling. It is almost impossible to do homework (or anything else) with Lil Shauna unless Lil Isaac is given the almighty iPad, which also distracts jiejie. I also gladly welcome Daddy Lim back on day shift so that we can share the load of babysitting in the evening. 

We are surviving Sundays very well, spending $$ but happily. Hohoho.  
Last Friday night, Popo had a meltdown. She complained bitterly that I am treating her as invisible now and doesn't talk to her. She even threatened to shift out and to stay on her own. I wasn’t in my best tone but I think I have successfully delivered the message – everyone is tired and hanging on. She has been angry recently, often yelling at the kids. To avoid starting a fight, I try my very best to oblige her commands (some which I find totally illogical and crazy) and she’s constantly yelling away, no wonder I wouldn't talk to her. I also told her that it is a personal choice to be happy. Since a few weeks back, I have tried my very best to be positive and I think it is working. I have been enjoying my Sundays with the kids, though we would all be exhausted at the end of the day. Last weekend, I heard her commenting to the kids that she doesn't want to yell at them. I also tried to speak nicely to her. I wonder if she gets into her crazy mode bcos of her medical appointment, which took place today. Well, so long as all is well.

Last Sunday, I brought the kids to Happy Willow after church and phonics and we had a blast. I spent at least a good hour playing with the kids and some other children. We played so much until the other children’s parents thanked me for helping and the owner of Happy Willow commented that I was very active. 

The kids were so tired at the end of the day such that Lil Shauna bummed herself onto the stroller whenever she gets the opportunity. Lol.

This morning, I was on leave to look after the kids while Popo went for her medical. We scooted and had ice cream before the school bus came to pick up. Lil Isaac was as usual, reluctant to go to school. He cried pitifully when the school bus comes but mummy shoved him up anyway. Muahahaha.

Mummy Lim