The flu virus has made its round. Feline is the latest victim and Popo has already came down. I was hit a few days back and it started with a sore throat but nothing bad enough to warrant bed rest. The sore throat lingered and consistently played peek-a-boo with me. Then it brought along cough and running nose.
Yday was bad. Full blown flu hit me by nightfall. Something bad enough for the doctor to hand me a MC BUT it is the weekend! Win already. Who needs an MC on a weekend unless the kids accept that. Boo. I even woke up in the middle of the night bcos my nose was totally blocked and I couldn't breathe. But it wasn't all that bad bcos I ended up watching K drama instead until I felt better (read: finished the last 2 episodes that I had been chasing). Haha.
My nose has ran away this morning. I can only take comfort that there is no fever. Nobody seems to take pity on me. It is a normal Saturday with kids constantly asking me to play and do things for them. So why am I so free to blog now? I hired the ipad as the babysitter. Oops.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
New Ez Link Card
Earlier this afternoon, a colleague said that she was going to a movie and I lamented how expensive the movie tickets are. Then she told me about some perks that come with some new Ez Link card and the new Ez Link card can be exchanged with any old ones without extra cost. I said that I have no time to do such stuff. Moreover, we only go to the movies like once in many months.
I went to JE after work as Lil Isaac has his phonics class today. When I walked past the interchange, there was this booth exactly for the exchanging of that free Ez Link card and there was nobody in the q. The exchange didn't take more than 3 mins and I got this.
Let's hit the theatre!
Mummy Lim
I went to JE after work as Lil Isaac has his phonics class today. When I walked past the interchange, there was this booth exactly for the exchanging of that free Ez Link card and there was nobody in the q. The exchange didn't take more than 3 mins and I got this.
Mummy Lim
Monday, May 26, 2014
Sick Again?!!
It is Lil Shauna again - my healthy girl who doesn't really fall sick.
She started coughing 2 days back. It was a dry cough. Her running nose started on Saturday and her cough got worse despite the medicine that we had been giving her.
Last night, I was awaken by this sudden heat that I felt on my leg. It was the princess' palm. She was burning hot and measuring 39.4 degrees. I gave her bufen and her fever did come down.
Daddy Lim decided that we should bring her to the doctor given that her cough was really bad. She is like coughing every 2 seconds. It was that bad. She measured 38.6 degrees at the clinic and was still coughing and coughing and coughing. Poor baby. She was also given medicine for cough, running nose, sore throat, fever and antibiotics! The doctor asked us to bring her back if her condition doesn't improve by Wednesday night. I hope the medicine will make her sleeps better. I asked for drowsy formula so that it would drown out her cough. She indeed knocked out at 8pm.
This virus is really strong. Felicia went down too. Popo is sniffing away and complained of chill 2 days back. I can feel a sore throat coming and Daddy Lim has an itchy throat. I hope Lil Isaac stands strong. Haiz.
Mummy Lim
She started coughing 2 days back. It was a dry cough. Her running nose started on Saturday and her cough got worse despite the medicine that we had been giving her.
Last night, I was awaken by this sudden heat that I felt on my leg. It was the princess' palm. She was burning hot and measuring 39.4 degrees. I gave her bufen and her fever did come down.
Daddy Lim decided that we should bring her to the doctor given that her cough was really bad. She is like coughing every 2 seconds. It was that bad. She measured 38.6 degrees at the clinic and was still coughing and coughing and coughing. Poor baby. She was also given medicine for cough, running nose, sore throat, fever and antibiotics! The doctor asked us to bring her back if her condition doesn't improve by Wednesday night. I hope the medicine will make her sleeps better. I asked for drowsy formula so that it would drown out her cough. She indeed knocked out at 8pm.
This virus is really strong. Felicia went down too. Popo is sniffing away and complained of chill 2 days back. I can feel a sore throat coming and Daddy Lim has an itchy throat. I hope Lil Isaac stands strong. Haiz.
Mummy Lim
Last Trip to USS for a While
We went USS on Saturday late afternoon. This will probably be our last trip in a long while – our annual passes have expired. Time really flies and it has been a year! The annual passes though not cheap, have provided us with endless fun and entertainment on weekends where we have nothing scheduled. I don’t know how many times we have been to USS in the past year but I would safely estimate about 20 times at least. The passes were indeed well utilized. The trips would be even more enjoyable if not for the darn weather in Singapore.
We didn't manage to catch many rides or shows on Saturday. The park was pretty crowded and we didn't have much time left.
I was feeling a little emotional and kept reminding the kids that it would be our last Monster Rock, Water Rapid, Parade, Flying Dragon, etc show/ ride for a long time to come. We stayed for the fireworks as well – something that we don't usually do when we visit USS on Saturdays. The looks on the kids’ face = priceless.
I suspect that Daddy Lim was secretly pleased about the expired passes. He is not exactly a theme park person and especially not in this hot weather. Bleeh.. but we are sorry to have to continue his misery one day. I think we will be back one day, when I get so bored during the weekends and feeling rich. Lil Isaac will be turning 4 in October and he would need a pass then. If we do get our annual passes again, Daddy Lim wanted us to purchase the express passes. Though a lot more expensive per pass, it would drastically cut down on his misery to visit the theme park on a hot, hot day.
We will be back.
Mummy Lim
We didn't manage to catch many rides or shows on Saturday. The park was pretty crowded and we didn't have much time left.
I was feeling a little emotional and kept reminding the kids that it would be our last Monster Rock, Water Rapid, Parade, Flying Dragon, etc show/ ride for a long time to come. We stayed for the fireworks as well – something that we don't usually do when we visit USS on Saturdays. The looks on the kids’ face = priceless.
I suspect that Daddy Lim was secretly pleased about the expired passes. He is not exactly a theme park person and especially not in this hot weather. Bleeh.. but we are sorry to have to continue his misery one day. I think we will be back one day, when I get so bored during the weekends and feeling rich. Lil Isaac will be turning 4 in October and he would need a pass then. If we do get our annual passes again, Daddy Lim wanted us to purchase the express passes. Though a lot more expensive per pass, it would drastically cut down on his misery to visit the theme park on a hot, hot day.
We will be back.
Mummy Lim
New Weekly Routine
Lil Isaac started his 1st Launchpad class on Friday. Popo had to help us send him to class and then jiejie to Maths class. Daddy Lim and I will then pick Lil Isaac up and then Lil Shauna. This will be our new Friday routine.
I was worried about Lil Isaac and indeed I received a call from Popo at 6pm. Lil Isaac was heard crying in the background. Popo said that he cried bcos he had new friends and he didn't know anybody. The phone was passed to Lil Isaac, who then refused to speak. Awww.. poor boy. I was on the company bus then and was hoping that the traffic would allow us to move as fast as possible.
When I reached the center, the manger told me that he only cried briefly. He settled down quickly when Popo finally managing to heartlessly left him alone in the class. He was participating actively when I peeped at him. I could also hear him chatting happily with Teacher Lindsey. All went well and he appeared fine when the class ended. No tears at all.
It looks like our new routine will fall nicely in place. This will also free up our Sunday afternoon after church, provided that Daddy Lim can get off work early on Sundays. I also left Lil Isaac alone in Sunday school after worship yday. His teacher said that he cried briefly after snack and was sheepish when I asked him about it. I think it is a matter of time that he gets used to it.
Mummy Lim
I was worried about Lil Isaac and indeed I received a call from Popo at 6pm. Lil Isaac was heard crying in the background. Popo said that he cried bcos he had new friends and he didn't know anybody. The phone was passed to Lil Isaac, who then refused to speak. Awww.. poor boy. I was on the company bus then and was hoping that the traffic would allow us to move as fast as possible.
When I reached the center, the manger told me that he only cried briefly. He settled down quickly when Popo finally managing to heartlessly left him alone in the class. He was participating actively when I peeped at him. I could also hear him chatting happily with Teacher Lindsey. All went well and he appeared fine when the class ended. No tears at all.
It looks like our new routine will fall nicely in place. This will also free up our Sunday afternoon after church, provided that Daddy Lim can get off work early on Sundays. I also left Lil Isaac alone in Sunday school after worship yday. His teacher said that he cried briefly after snack and was sheepish when I asked him about it. I think it is a matter of time that he gets used to it.
Mummy Lim
Friday, May 23, 2014
Terrors
Have you read this?
Swallowtail Moth! In hundreds and thousands! Wing span of 10 to 16cm! They are invading earth! Invading Singapore! They have been commonly sighted in the Northern and Central part of Singapore. It is good, they have to remain there. There is only bad air in the West, don't even think about coming over. You will die when you breathe the air here. Shoo!
The article says that in the financial district, there is one or two of these on every other wall and pillar. It also says that they are harmless, sometimes they fly into offices and lifts and UNTENTIONALLY frighten the office people. Liar! They are out to take over earth and rid all earthlings! Nothing that they do is unintentional. Sob, why is my life made miserable by moths? If they do come in swamp to Tuas, I will not go to work. I will not even step out of my room. Arrgghhh.
Last night, I saw one flying near my block, this morning, one was walking on the road and 2 more were in the sky. Though the distance between us, I can already feel my goosebumps. I hope that it is true that their lifespan is only 2 weeks. Sorry that I looked forward to your deaths. Unfortunately we can co-exist peacefully. Their mere presence haunts me. And I think they can sense fear, intentionally nosedive into me when they sensed my fear from afar.
Please, while you live gloriously for the remaining time that you have, stay away from me. If we do ever need to cross path, please attempt to fly straight and don't stray.
Mummy Lim
Swallowtail Moth! In hundreds and thousands! Wing span of 10 to 16cm! They are invading earth! Invading Singapore! They have been commonly sighted in the Northern and Central part of Singapore. It is good, they have to remain there. There is only bad air in the West, don't even think about coming over. You will die when you breathe the air here. Shoo!
The article says that in the financial district, there is one or two of these on every other wall and pillar. It also says that they are harmless, sometimes they fly into offices and lifts and UNTENTIONALLY frighten the office people. Liar! They are out to take over earth and rid all earthlings! Nothing that they do is unintentional. Sob, why is my life made miserable by moths? If they do come in swamp to Tuas, I will not go to work. I will not even step out of my room. Arrgghhh.
Last night, I saw one flying near my block, this morning, one was walking on the road and 2 more were in the sky. Though the distance between us, I can already feel my goosebumps. I hope that it is true that their lifespan is only 2 weeks. Sorry that I looked forward to your deaths. Unfortunately we can co-exist peacefully. Their mere presence haunts me. And I think they can sense fear, intentionally nosedive into me when they sensed my fear from afar.
Please, while you live gloriously for the remaining time that you have, stay away from me. If we do ever need to cross path, please attempt to fly straight and don't stray.
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Happening D&D
I was excited, as if I was going to party. I get the same heart thumping, adrenaline pumping feel that Friday morning. Haha. Yes, I was that excited about the D&D and I am quite deprived of both D&D and clubbing.
I had thought that I would wear this.
Or this. And I decided on the latter without the headband.
I had shown the picture to my colleagues earlier and they gave me weird looks and worried on my behalf that I would stand out funny on that day. It got me worried too. I still have to come back to work on Monday and it would be a good idea to not appear too weird. Lol. Still, I pressed on and I turned out very much alright.
There were much excitement and talks about D&D and dressing up in the office on Friday morning. I even tried a colleague’s top and I thought I looked pretty 80s already.
To make sure that I won’t look like a lunatic and had to escape being “Stomped” while trying to make my way to the hotel in my lau lian costume, I have dated my colleagues for KTV before the event, so that we can dress up crazy and appear crazy. By the way, it has probably been more than 10 years since I do KTV. I don't even recognize the singers and songs now. The session started really awkward with my colleagues singing and me stuffing tidbits into my face. It proceeded fine though and I got to sing a few old Chinese songs and a few of the newer English songs, popular on radio. I got to sway my hips to some of the fast English songs too. Haha.
We had KTV at Scape, which is fortunately very near to the hotel venue but unfortunately a place for really young people (read: teenagers). And the toilet in Scape is very far away from the KTV place. Walking around in Scape in my work wear already felt weird, so imagine this mid 30s auntie in pink skirt, walking with some other weird dressing aunties out of Scape. It was bad. Lol.
Most of the colleagues were already at the ballroom when we arrived. I was glad to see that there were so many more who really dressed up for the event and I looked so mild in comparison. I did get some surprise looks though – some were surprised that I (read: HR) would actually dress up crazy for the event.
I got to take pictures with other colleagues who dressed up too. It was fun.
The 4 hours event turned out great. The MC kept the energy high throughout the event but was very crude with plenty of x-rated jokes. It got very bad (to me) at some point but laughter was everywhere. We got to see some really daring colleagues who did sexy dance and I never expected her to do so. When the energy went down at about 10.30pm, the organizers slotted in 30 mins of disco dancing to 80s music and I was over the moon. The only down point was that I wasn't dress to dance – the heels were killing me, my pony tail was bouncing up and down, hitting my face and my big earrings kept getting tangled with my hair. Still, I had a great time and I found some great ex-chongster colleagues who bobbed with me to the 80s music. Ahh.. I missed clubbing.
I didn't win any lucky draw prizes. I never had luck with those but came home with nice doorgift and great memories. Kudos to the organizer.
Mummy Lim
I had thought that I would wear this.
Or this. And I decided on the latter without the headband.
I had shown the picture to my colleagues earlier and they gave me weird looks and worried on my behalf that I would stand out funny on that day. It got me worried too. I still have to come back to work on Monday and it would be a good idea to not appear too weird. Lol. Still, I pressed on and I turned out very much alright.
There were much excitement and talks about D&D and dressing up in the office on Friday morning. I even tried a colleague’s top and I thought I looked pretty 80s already.
To make sure that I won’t look like a lunatic and had to escape being “Stomped” while trying to make my way to the hotel in my lau lian costume, I have dated my colleagues for KTV before the event, so that we can dress up crazy and appear crazy. By the way, it has probably been more than 10 years since I do KTV. I don't even recognize the singers and songs now. The session started really awkward with my colleagues singing and me stuffing tidbits into my face. It proceeded fine though and I got to sing a few old Chinese songs and a few of the newer English songs, popular on radio. I got to sway my hips to some of the fast English songs too. Haha.
We had KTV at Scape, which is fortunately very near to the hotel venue but unfortunately a place for really young people (read: teenagers). And the toilet in Scape is very far away from the KTV place. Walking around in Scape in my work wear already felt weird, so imagine this mid 30s auntie in pink skirt, walking with some other weird dressing aunties out of Scape. It was bad. Lol.
Most of the colleagues were already at the ballroom when we arrived. I was glad to see that there were so many more who really dressed up for the event and I looked so mild in comparison. I did get some surprise looks though – some were surprised that I (read: HR) would actually dress up crazy for the event.
I got to take pictures with other colleagues who dressed up too. It was fun.
The 4 hours event turned out great. The MC kept the energy high throughout the event but was very crude with plenty of x-rated jokes. It got very bad (to me) at some point but laughter was everywhere. We got to see some really daring colleagues who did sexy dance and I never expected her to do so. When the energy went down at about 10.30pm, the organizers slotted in 30 mins of disco dancing to 80s music and I was over the moon. The only down point was that I wasn't dress to dance – the heels were killing me, my pony tail was bouncing up and down, hitting my face and my big earrings kept getting tangled with my hair. Still, I had a great time and I found some great ex-chongster colleagues who bobbed with me to the 80s music. Ahh.. I missed clubbing.
I didn't win any lucky draw prizes. I never had luck with those but came home with nice doorgift and great memories. Kudos to the organizer.
Mummy Lim
Monday, May 19, 2014
Rainy Days
All kids would love rainy days when they get to put on their raincoat and rain boats and stepped on big water puddles. Carrying your own umbrella works out just as fun.
However, what you don't see in this nice picture with 2 sweet smiling kids is the poor mummy who was lugging a bag and a fold up stroller while trying to balance her umbrella and yet trying to take a picture. 3 cheers to super mummy. Hehe.
Mummy Lim
Mummy Lim
Spiderman 2
We have no programs yday pm and it was raining so hard. We decided to catch Spiderman 2 with the kids eventually. Lil Isaac was all excited about the movie - it is a movie of one of his favorite superheros.
The move was very "interesting", that Lil Isaac fell asleep during the movie and Lil Shauna kept fidgeting. Lol. We should have caught Rio 2 instead. And it is freaky expensive to catch a movie during the weekend. My pocket said "ouch".
Mummy Lim
The move was very "interesting", that Lil Isaac fell asleep during the movie and Lil Shauna kept fidgeting. Lol. We should have caught Rio 2 instead. And it is freaky expensive to catch a movie during the weekend. My pocket said "ouch".
Mummy Lim
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Promoted to Launchpad
Lil Isaac started his phonics class with LCentral in December 2013, when he was 3 years and 2 months old. Jiejie was also that age when she started hers. I don't remember how long she took before she was promoted to the next class – Launchpad, probably 2 terms. Yday, Lil Isaac’s teacher told us that Lil Isaac is ready to be promoted. He took about 2 terms as well.
I didn't quite know how to react when I heard the news. We have always been worried about Lil Isaac’s development especially his speech. His speech is still unclear at times and he missed pronouncing many sounds and eats his last sound frequently. I have always thought that he would progress slower than jiejie, whom I still think is pretty advance in her English language. But I could just be another one of those proud parents who think too highly of my kids. Lol. Anyway, I was prepared for Lil Isaac to take longer than the norm to progress and was somehow shock and elated to know that he is normal. Lol. For the past few lessons, Teacher Rebecca has also feedback that Lil Isaac is progressing really well. He even sits still and does his work when he has to. I observed that too when I peeked into his class on several occasions. This is so much better than the boy who cried every lesson initially and on one occasion, cried non-stop for 15 mins during class. I guessed it helps that he is a year-end baby and is exposed to structured lessons longer despite being younger.
However, on the other hand, I was worried. Foundation (which is the beginner class that Lil Isaac is attending now), is plenty of fun. Other than phonics, there are singing and games and plenty of fun. The real work comes when the kids get promoted to the Launchpad classes. I remembered that Lil Shauna was exhausted at the end of the initial Launchpad classes that she attended. She even cried and complained that she was too tired, which was eventually resolved after we shifted her to an earlier class and she also got used to the rhythm subsequently. I hope Lil Isaac doesn't cry and hate phonics class after we move him up. I have been starting to prepare him mentally and hoping that it helps. I am also trying to put him in a class taught by a teacher that he likes, Teacher Lindsey relived the Foundation class for a period when Teacher Rebecca went on maternity leave.
We will probably move him up in another week. I needed time to prepare him. I will also move him to a weekday class so that we don't have to burn both weekends like what is happening now. Ah.. my baby boy is growing up too. Too fast, too fast!
Mummy Lim
I didn't quite know how to react when I heard the news. We have always been worried about Lil Isaac’s development especially his speech. His speech is still unclear at times and he missed pronouncing many sounds and eats his last sound frequently. I have always thought that he would progress slower than jiejie, whom I still think is pretty advance in her English language. But I could just be another one of those proud parents who think too highly of my kids. Lol. Anyway, I was prepared for Lil Isaac to take longer than the norm to progress and was somehow shock and elated to know that he is normal. Lol. For the past few lessons, Teacher Rebecca has also feedback that Lil Isaac is progressing really well. He even sits still and does his work when he has to. I observed that too when I peeked into his class on several occasions. This is so much better than the boy who cried every lesson initially and on one occasion, cried non-stop for 15 mins during class. I guessed it helps that he is a year-end baby and is exposed to structured lessons longer despite being younger.
However, on the other hand, I was worried. Foundation (which is the beginner class that Lil Isaac is attending now), is plenty of fun. Other than phonics, there are singing and games and plenty of fun. The real work comes when the kids get promoted to the Launchpad classes. I remembered that Lil Shauna was exhausted at the end of the initial Launchpad classes that she attended. She even cried and complained that she was too tired, which was eventually resolved after we shifted her to an earlier class and she also got used to the rhythm subsequently. I hope Lil Isaac doesn't cry and hate phonics class after we move him up. I have been starting to prepare him mentally and hoping that it helps. I am also trying to put him in a class taught by a teacher that he likes, Teacher Lindsey relived the Foundation class for a period when Teacher Rebecca went on maternity leave.
We will probably move him up in another week. I needed time to prepare him. I will also move him to a weekday class so that we don't have to burn both weekends like what is happening now. Ah.. my baby boy is growing up too. Too fast, too fast!
Mummy Lim
Happy Birthday, Lil Shauna
Lil Shauna turned 6 today. We had mega celebrations for her over the weekend; it was as if she turned 60, not 6. Lol.
On Friday, I took half day leave to celebrate her birthday in school. It was a simple cake cutting, goody bags distribution affair. But the simple affair pleases the princess no end. She was in a white sequined dress and was waiting for mummy to come. I felt like the Fairy Godmother. Lol. Lil Isaac joined in the celebration too. When I fetched him from his class, his teacher told me that he had been so excited since the class started and had been telling the teacher that he would be going to her jiejie’s class to celebrate jiejie’s birthday. So cute.
When he entered jiejie’s class, all the other gorgors and jiejies were calling his name as if he was some sort of a celebrity while he looked pretty lost, wondering why people were calling him. When it was the moment, it was pretty messy with 23 other kids “yelling” birthday song and eager to eat the cake such that Lil Isaac didn't get to help jiejie blow the candles or cut the cake. This was also largely bcos her teacher commanded that only Lil Shauna was allowed to blow the candles and cut the cake. Haha.
We bought a 2kg cake and were worried that there would be left over as per previous years. Interestingly, the kids appeared to be starving and polished off the 2kg cake in no time. We see kids coming back for 2nd and 3rd servings. The teacher didn't even get a share.
The kids continued with their classes after the celebration and mummy get her afternoon off. Hehe. I went for a pampering facial treatment, the first since my last one 7 years ago, when I was pregnant with Lil Shauna. Woohoo! I enjoyed the pampering session of course. It was my Mothers’ Day gift from Daddy Lim. I have forgotten how nice it is to be pampered, even though it burnt a hole in my pocket.
We had a mega birthday celebration for Lil Shauna on Saturday at the Centris Function Room, completed with magic show and balloon sculpting. She was all dolled up since morning even though she had a long day ahead, packed with enrichment and make-up classes.
We headed back to Centris just in time for her big birthday bash. The guests started arriving at 5ish as planned and she was a happy girl, running around and receiving presents. Other than family and the usual gang, we invited some of her closer classmates as well, so imagine 20 kids running around in the function room. It is not that bad if one block them out mentally. Lol. In attempt to save some $$, I took the plunge and planned to do some games myself. I must either looked very brave or stupid to the adult guests. I tried to gather the kids to play games at 6.15pm and not all the kids participated. They appeared to be more interested looking at the magician setting up. Bleh. I should have dressed up and put on a red nose for attention. But we ended up having a great time playing some simple games with plenty of prizes. It turned out great in my opinion.
The magician took over at about 6.30pm and the kids were very much captivated. Lil Shauna changed into her Elsa dress and was over the moon to be the center of attention during the magic show. Mummy sneaked for a rest and more food. Chomp, chomp, chomp.
We had the cake cutting ceremony thereafter and was pretty worried that the 1.5kg ice cream cake wouldn't be enough given the previous day experience. Luckily for Auntie S’ superb cake cutting skills and the adults who are watching their waist line, we had enough to go around and some kids even managed a second helping. Lil Isaac got to blow the candles this time.
The balloon sculptor took over and the kids got to pack their own goody bags too while waiting for their balloons. Although I have prepared more than enough goodies, the kids went crazy and it was madness while the kids swept the goodies into their bags.
The party was completed with more kids’ running around, pretend fighting using balloon sword and bow and arrow and of course photo taking.
Lil Shauna was very happy and she had a great birthday. Thank you all for gracing the event. Unfortunately, all have not ended. Lil Isaac said that he wanted the same kind of birthday party completed with a magic show too. -.-“
I had also thought that the party will leave them exhausted and thus an earlier bedtime. Apparently it didn't happen. The kids insisted to rip off the wrappers the moment we were home. Thank you for the presents.
After showering, they insisted that they played with the toys too. Daddy Lim and I had the foresight to buy a present for Lil Isaac too and he gets to play with his present too.
It was a great affair though very tiring. I am so glad that we only have to do this twice in a year maximum. We didn't even do one for Lil Isaac last year and he was too young to ask for one. Hehe.
Mummy Lim
On Friday, I took half day leave to celebrate her birthday in school. It was a simple cake cutting, goody bags distribution affair. But the simple affair pleases the princess no end. She was in a white sequined dress and was waiting for mummy to come. I felt like the Fairy Godmother. Lol. Lil Isaac joined in the celebration too. When I fetched him from his class, his teacher told me that he had been so excited since the class started and had been telling the teacher that he would be going to her jiejie’s class to celebrate jiejie’s birthday. So cute.
When he entered jiejie’s class, all the other gorgors and jiejies were calling his name as if he was some sort of a celebrity while he looked pretty lost, wondering why people were calling him. When it was the moment, it was pretty messy with 23 other kids “yelling” birthday song and eager to eat the cake such that Lil Isaac didn't get to help jiejie blow the candles or cut the cake. This was also largely bcos her teacher commanded that only Lil Shauna was allowed to blow the candles and cut the cake. Haha.
We bought a 2kg cake and were worried that there would be left over as per previous years. Interestingly, the kids appeared to be starving and polished off the 2kg cake in no time. We see kids coming back for 2nd and 3rd servings. The teacher didn't even get a share.
The kids continued with their classes after the celebration and mummy get her afternoon off. Hehe. I went for a pampering facial treatment, the first since my last one 7 years ago, when I was pregnant with Lil Shauna. Woohoo! I enjoyed the pampering session of course. It was my Mothers’ Day gift from Daddy Lim. I have forgotten how nice it is to be pampered, even though it burnt a hole in my pocket.
We had a mega birthday celebration for Lil Shauna on Saturday at the Centris Function Room, completed with magic show and balloon sculpting. She was all dolled up since morning even though she had a long day ahead, packed with enrichment and make-up classes.
We headed back to Centris just in time for her big birthday bash. The guests started arriving at 5ish as planned and she was a happy girl, running around and receiving presents. Other than family and the usual gang, we invited some of her closer classmates as well, so imagine 20 kids running around in the function room. It is not that bad if one block them out mentally. Lol. In attempt to save some $$, I took the plunge and planned to do some games myself. I must either looked very brave or stupid to the adult guests. I tried to gather the kids to play games at 6.15pm and not all the kids participated. They appeared to be more interested looking at the magician setting up. Bleh. I should have dressed up and put on a red nose for attention. But we ended up having a great time playing some simple games with plenty of prizes. It turned out great in my opinion.
The magician took over at about 6.30pm and the kids were very much captivated. Lil Shauna changed into her Elsa dress and was over the moon to be the center of attention during the magic show. Mummy sneaked for a rest and more food. Chomp, chomp, chomp.
We had the cake cutting ceremony thereafter and was pretty worried that the 1.5kg ice cream cake wouldn't be enough given the previous day experience. Luckily for Auntie S’ superb cake cutting skills and the adults who are watching their waist line, we had enough to go around and some kids even managed a second helping. Lil Isaac got to blow the candles this time.
The balloon sculptor took over and the kids got to pack their own goody bags too while waiting for their balloons. Although I have prepared more than enough goodies, the kids went crazy and it was madness while the kids swept the goodies into their bags.
The party was completed with more kids’ running around, pretend fighting using balloon sword and bow and arrow and of course photo taking.
Lil Shauna was very happy and she had a great birthday. Thank you all for gracing the event. Unfortunately, all have not ended. Lil Isaac said that he wanted the same kind of birthday party completed with a magic show too. -.-“
I had also thought that the party will leave them exhausted and thus an earlier bedtime. Apparently it didn't happen. The kids insisted to rip off the wrappers the moment we were home. Thank you for the presents.
After showering, they insisted that they played with the toys too. Daddy Lim and I had the foresight to buy a present for Lil Isaac too and he gets to play with his present too.
It was a great affair though very tiring. I am so glad that we only have to do this twice in a year maximum. We didn't even do one for Lil Isaac last year and he was too young to ask for one. Hehe.
Mummy Lim
Monday, May 12, 2014
Happy Mothers' Day
Before 11th May 14
I was feeling great about Mothers’ Day. This Mothers’ Day was extra special too bcos 6 years ago, we too celebrated Mothers’ Day and I gave birth to Lil Shauna the next morning, just like this year. Additionally, my kids love me and Daddy Lim acknowledges that I am a great mother. So Mothers’ Day should be celebrated with a big bang, right? I think I shouldn't expect anything less than presents, getting pampered on the day, treated like a queen (princess is alright too) and ends the day with fireworks across the sky. I am afterall the Mother, the all noble Mother.
After 11th May 2014
Nothing of the imagined happened. Bleh..
We spent Sunday as per any Sunday, filled with church and phonics class. I did get more hugs and kisses and handicraft work whenever I reminded the kids that it is Mothers’ Day. My office wall is now filled with cards and handicrafts and very much running out of space. When I told Lil Isaac in the morning that it was Mothers’ Day, he was all excited and told me that I should buy him a present bcos it is a Special Day. What!? Daddy Lim also worked until 3.30pm as per the last few Sunday. Zzzz…
To make things worse, we didn't plan for activities after Lil Isaac’s phonics class and ended up roaming the mall before we headed home, thinking to go swimming and it had to rain. -.-“ We ended up scooting instead at the void deck. Then for some strange reason (ok, not that strange, I was chasing my K drama the night before), the sleepy bug was constantly bugging me and I was feeling extremely exhausted and sleepy since afternoon. A sleepy mummy and very actives kids cooped at home is not OK, even though it was just one evening. Luckily Daddy Lim took over the kids many times and I actually snoozed while begging for bedtime to come.
So, Mothers’ Day wasn't that great for me. Well, if I come to think of it, I supposed it is part of the noble mummy package, so I shouldn't complain too much. And I didn't do anything much for Popo too…. I was too focused on celebrating Mothers’ Day for Me, Me, Me! Hers is part of the noble mothers’ package too. Lol.
So, Happy Mothers’ Day to all the noble mummies out there.
Mummy Lim
I was feeling great about Mothers’ Day. This Mothers’ Day was extra special too bcos 6 years ago, we too celebrated Mothers’ Day and I gave birth to Lil Shauna the next morning, just like this year. Additionally, my kids love me and Daddy Lim acknowledges that I am a great mother. So Mothers’ Day should be celebrated with a big bang, right? I think I shouldn't expect anything less than presents, getting pampered on the day, treated like a queen (princess is alright too) and ends the day with fireworks across the sky. I am afterall the Mother, the all noble Mother.
After 11th May 2014
Nothing of the imagined happened. Bleh..
We spent Sunday as per any Sunday, filled with church and phonics class. I did get more hugs and kisses and handicraft work whenever I reminded the kids that it is Mothers’ Day. My office wall is now filled with cards and handicrafts and very much running out of space. When I told Lil Isaac in the morning that it was Mothers’ Day, he was all excited and told me that I should buy him a present bcos it is a Special Day. What!? Daddy Lim also worked until 3.30pm as per the last few Sunday. Zzzz…
To make things worse, we didn't plan for activities after Lil Isaac’s phonics class and ended up roaming the mall before we headed home, thinking to go swimming and it had to rain. -.-“ We ended up scooting instead at the void deck. Then for some strange reason (ok, not that strange, I was chasing my K drama the night before), the sleepy bug was constantly bugging me and I was feeling extremely exhausted and sleepy since afternoon. A sleepy mummy and very actives kids cooped at home is not OK, even though it was just one evening. Luckily Daddy Lim took over the kids many times and I actually snoozed while begging for bedtime to come.
So, Mothers’ Day wasn't that great for me. Well, if I come to think of it, I supposed it is part of the noble mummy package, so I shouldn't complain too much. And I didn't do anything much for Popo too…. I was too focused on celebrating Mothers’ Day for Me, Me, Me! Hers is part of the noble mothers’ package too. Lol.
So, Happy Mothers’ Day to all the noble mummies out there.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, May 8, 2014
D&D
The Company’s D&D is coming and I am excited!
I have only been to ONE D&D during my last 9 years with the previous company bcos every single D&D then was hogged by NTS workers. There was no reason to dress up, unless one is desperate for attention and would love having hundreds of eyes gawking at you. The only good thing was that the non-locals were super onz when it comes to stage games and there was no lack of volunteers when asked. Thus there was no worries that one could be sabo to go on stage bcos the there were tons of volunteers eager to show off their hip thrusting skills under the spot light. As the saying goes, “give an Indian the stage and you will never have it back”. Hehe.
This will be my first D&D since a long time. The theme for the D&D is “Back to 80s” and I have dated my HR colleagues to dress up.
I googled on 80s style and found big hair, big shoulder pads, neon colors, big earrings, loud leggings, mini skirt, leotard – basically anything that would make one stand out, though in a funny way in our current context.
I had thought of dressing up Rock and roll style but decided that it was too much investment to get new leather jacket, skirt and boots. I eventually decided to go with loud colors and accessories, which do not really exist in my wardrobe. But on one lucky Saturday afternoon, I found a pair of bright pink short skirt in JP for $9.90 and also got a pair of purple leggings for $10. All in all, my attire was complete under $30 after getting the crazy and loud accessories. Happiness…. for a while.
To make sure that I looked alright, I put everything together. So do I look 80s? Errr… I thought I looked more like a chao ah lian.. wait, given my age, I should be a lau lian. Muahaha. I heard from my colleagues that some others were very elaborately dressed up in previous D&Ds, so I shouldn't be the only one who would stand out weird this D&D and am quite sure that I wouldn't be the only purple leggings. Funky leggings are probably the easily 80s attire. Moreover, one of my HR colleagues said that she would be appearing in a full sequin dress and is going to roll around like a disco ball. Woohoo! How weird is that?! Lol.
Bcos of the theme, I had been youtubing 80s music and found plenty of retro tracks – those tracks reminded me of the good old partying days. Awww… I am young at heart. I wonder if they would have dance floor during D&D. I could show some mambo moves. Call me, call… me, baby, baby, baby pleaseeee…
Mummy Lim
I have only been to ONE D&D during my last 9 years with the previous company bcos every single D&D then was hogged by NTS workers. There was no reason to dress up, unless one is desperate for attention and would love having hundreds of eyes gawking at you. The only good thing was that the non-locals were super onz when it comes to stage games and there was no lack of volunteers when asked. Thus there was no worries that one could be sabo to go on stage bcos the there were tons of volunteers eager to show off their hip thrusting skills under the spot light. As the saying goes, “give an Indian the stage and you will never have it back”. Hehe.
This will be my first D&D since a long time. The theme for the D&D is “Back to 80s” and I have dated my HR colleagues to dress up.
I googled on 80s style and found big hair, big shoulder pads, neon colors, big earrings, loud leggings, mini skirt, leotard – basically anything that would make one stand out, though in a funny way in our current context.
I had thought of dressing up Rock and roll style but decided that it was too much investment to get new leather jacket, skirt and boots. I eventually decided to go with loud colors and accessories, which do not really exist in my wardrobe. But on one lucky Saturday afternoon, I found a pair of bright pink short skirt in JP for $9.90 and also got a pair of purple leggings for $10. All in all, my attire was complete under $30 after getting the crazy and loud accessories. Happiness…. for a while.
To make sure that I looked alright, I put everything together. So do I look 80s? Errr… I thought I looked more like a chao ah lian.. wait, given my age, I should be a lau lian. Muahaha. I heard from my colleagues that some others were very elaborately dressed up in previous D&Ds, so I shouldn't be the only one who would stand out weird this D&D and am quite sure that I wouldn't be the only purple leggings. Funky leggings are probably the easily 80s attire. Moreover, one of my HR colleagues said that she would be appearing in a full sequin dress and is going to roll around like a disco ball. Woohoo! How weird is that?! Lol.
Bcos of the theme, I had been youtubing 80s music and found plenty of retro tracks – those tracks reminded me of the good old partying days. Awww… I am young at heart. I wonder if they would have dance floor during D&D. I could show some mambo moves. Call me, call… me, baby, baby, baby pleaseeee…
Mummy Lim
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Stop that Tantrum
I recently read an article on FB on how to stop children’s tantrum and tried it on my kids.
The methodology shared was about acknowledging the child’s feeling, for example empathizing with the kid’s frustration when he threw a tantrum as a result of his inability to fix a toy. Well, I get a lot of that with Lil Isaac. Unfortunately, I cant remember what was the rationale behind the theory.
Anyway, I tried it with Lil Isaac on Sunday and it seems to work. On one occasion, he was fussing, yelling and struggling in his stroller while we were in West Gate bcos Popo brought jiejie’s jacket but not his. I got down to his eye level and acknowledged that he must was upset (and cold, when it was a freaking warm day) bcos Popo has forgotten his jacket. He calmed down and nodded his little head while looking at me with puppy eyes. I told him that we will look around and will get him a jacket if we could find one and if he was still cold. He nodded some more and stopped his tantrum. I gave him his little ducky and told him that ducky will give him some warmth. He hugged the ducky fiercely and was contented. Meanwhile, mummy returned to push him in his stroller and was smirking secretly. Yeah, mummy 1 – Zaky 0. And of course he forgotten about the jacket and didn't need one.
However, I also come to realize that this method required a great deal of patience and endurance. After a few MORE tantrums, I went back to snapping at the boy and threatening him to stop. Oops. I will try harder the next time.
I also realized that the method didn't seem to work with older kids or maybe just not with Lil Shauna. Lil Shauna also threw a tantrum in the evening. She wanted to buy and eat chocolate but mummy wouldn't let her bcos of her overworked little tummy. She whined so much about it that Daddy Lim lost his cool and we ended up with a crying girl and a tip-toe family. The girl cried and cried, as if she has met with the biggest catastrophe in her 6 years of living on planet earth. I tried the same method on her but the more I acknowledge her feelings, the harder she cried – yes, over chocolates! She was sobbing for at least 30 mins. Arrggghhhh. The distraction method works better with her and soon she was feeling so much better and could talk to Daddy Lim and Lil Isaac once more. Haha.
Mummy Lim
The methodology shared was about acknowledging the child’s feeling, for example empathizing with the kid’s frustration when he threw a tantrum as a result of his inability to fix a toy. Well, I get a lot of that with Lil Isaac. Unfortunately, I cant remember what was the rationale behind the theory.
Anyway, I tried it with Lil Isaac on Sunday and it seems to work. On one occasion, he was fussing, yelling and struggling in his stroller while we were in West Gate bcos Popo brought jiejie’s jacket but not his. I got down to his eye level and acknowledged that he must was upset (and cold, when it was a freaking warm day) bcos Popo has forgotten his jacket. He calmed down and nodded his little head while looking at me with puppy eyes. I told him that we will look around and will get him a jacket if we could find one and if he was still cold. He nodded some more and stopped his tantrum. I gave him his little ducky and told him that ducky will give him some warmth. He hugged the ducky fiercely and was contented. Meanwhile, mummy returned to push him in his stroller and was smirking secretly. Yeah, mummy 1 – Zaky 0. And of course he forgotten about the jacket and didn't need one.
However, I also come to realize that this method required a great deal of patience and endurance. After a few MORE tantrums, I went back to snapping at the boy and threatening him to stop. Oops. I will try harder the next time.
I also realized that the method didn't seem to work with older kids or maybe just not with Lil Shauna. Lil Shauna also threw a tantrum in the evening. She wanted to buy and eat chocolate but mummy wouldn't let her bcos of her overworked little tummy. She whined so much about it that Daddy Lim lost his cool and we ended up with a crying girl and a tip-toe family. The girl cried and cried, as if she has met with the biggest catastrophe in her 6 years of living on planet earth. I tried the same method on her but the more I acknowledge her feelings, the harder she cried – yes, over chocolates! She was sobbing for at least 30 mins. Arrggghhhh. The distraction method works better with her and soon she was feeling so much better and could talk to Daddy Lim and Lil Isaac once more. Haha.
Mummy Lim
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Hopefully Finally Recovering
It has been a week since the nasty virus hit Lil Shauna. Every day for the past week, I had been hoping that it is THE day that the diarrhea stops but she kept running to the toilet. For the whole week, she skipped school and whatever enrichment classes (not that I mind but just to stress the seriousness of the illness). We managed to coax the boy to attend school on Friday. He was actually happy to go to school, I guess it beats staying at home. Of course we dangled a big carrot - that he would get a big surprise at the end of the day.
On Friday, Popo called me in the late morning to tell me that there was blood traces in Lil Shauna's stools. I took the news very calmly and I didn't think much of it, guessing that she probably has a tear somewhere. I googled and it looks like the safer option is to visit the doctor. Anyway, we were running out of medicine too.
When I was home, Lil Shauna continued to run to the toilet a few more times and her stools become bloodier each time. On top of that, her pain and discomfort suddenly seemed to magnify and that was when my mummy instinct started to go crazy.
We did bring her to the same clinic (different doctor), who didn't raised even an eyebrow at a mummy's panicky illustration of bloody stools and number of times she went to the toilet. He merely reminded us that it is normal and we needed to keep her hydrated. The doctor did mention that the virus will probably take 1 week to go away, which is today!
Lil Shauna did seem better yday. She went to the toilet 8x and there seem less blood. If you are grasping at 8x, this has been the best by far. Her record during the peak was 21 times in a day! So who can blame the occasion tantrum that she threw? Poor baby. I really hope that she recovers soon (like today). We are all very tired from wiping and washing backside. Haha.
Mummy Lim
On Friday, Popo called me in the late morning to tell me that there was blood traces in Lil Shauna's stools. I took the news very calmly and I didn't think much of it, guessing that she probably has a tear somewhere. I googled and it looks like the safer option is to visit the doctor. Anyway, we were running out of medicine too.
When I was home, Lil Shauna continued to run to the toilet a few more times and her stools become bloodier each time. On top of that, her pain and discomfort suddenly seemed to magnify and that was when my mummy instinct started to go crazy.
We did bring her to the same clinic (different doctor), who didn't raised even an eyebrow at a mummy's panicky illustration of bloody stools and number of times she went to the toilet. He merely reminded us that it is normal and we needed to keep her hydrated. The doctor did mention that the virus will probably take 1 week to go away, which is today!
Lil Shauna did seem better yday. She went to the toilet 8x and there seem less blood. If you are grasping at 8x, this has been the best by far. Her record during the peak was 21 times in a day! So who can blame the occasion tantrum that she threw? Poor baby. I really hope that she recovers soon (like today). We are all very tired from wiping and washing backside. Haha.
Mummy Lim
Saturday, May 3, 2014
2nd Tooth
One of Lil Shauna's bottom front tooth has been wriggly for a long time. The adult tooth has emerged sometime back and we are all waiting for the baby tooth to drop. A week back, Lil Shauna was trying to get it out but ended with some blood instead. Then she fell sick and was too sick to let that wriggly tooth bother her. The little tooth seemed to be dropping out anytime and was lying limply on her gum.
A few days back, Lil Shauna was feeling a little better and was twisting and shaking her little tooth while watching TV. Then she exclaimed, "Mummy, I can turn my tooth one round! Do you want to see?" Eeeeeeekkkkk, that sounded really gross and who would want to see that? With a little tug (by her, not me of course), the little tooth came loose. Yeah!
I told her that Tooth Fairy only buy children's 1st tooth and not the subsequent ones. Otherwise we will have a very poor "Tooth Fairy" bcos each tooth cost $10 and she has a mouthful of teeth plus a Lil Isaac. Phew.
I kept her second tooth but can't remember where I kept the 1st one. Oops. I was telling Daddy Lim about it until Lil Shauna reminded me that the Tooth Fairy took her 1st tooth, remembered? Of course I do. Yes, of course the Tooth Fairy took the 1st tooth, who else? No wonder I cant find it. Forgetful Tooth Fairy. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Bonus from HR Summit
I was at the HR Summit on Monday and Tuesday. It had been a while since I last attended one as I was in Learning and Development for a while. I saw plenty of ex-colleagues, some of whom I have been really close to. It reminds me of the good old times. There were plenty of catching up and jokes. Awww.. I do miss them.
Interestingly, I also met my seniors from MINDEF, which is where I spent my initial 2 years after graduating from school. They still look the same though I had left MINDEF 10 years back!
More surprisingly, I met an ex-course mate. I was particularly close to her and 2 others while I was studying for my part-time post graduate diploma. That was at least 8 years ago, before I married Daddy Lim. We even form a watsapp chat group after that and all of us are mummies now.
Life is so interesting.
Mummy Lim
Interestingly, I also met my seniors from MINDEF, which is where I spent my initial 2 years after graduating from school. They still look the same though I had left MINDEF 10 years back!
More surprisingly, I met an ex-course mate. I was particularly close to her and 2 others while I was studying for my part-time post graduate diploma. That was at least 8 years ago, before I married Daddy Lim. We even form a watsapp chat group after that and all of us are mummies now.
Life is so interesting.
Mummy Lim
Night Pee
Lil Isaac is still in diaper in the night. That is bcos we are trying to clear the last few packs of diapers. Lol. On most night, he stayed dry. In fact, I haven't seen a wet diaper for a long time whenever I am home with them in the morning.
He would change out to his underwear after his morning pee.
This morning, he woke up and asked.
LI: Mummy, why is the inside of my diaper wet?
ML: Bcos u shhhh shhh in your diaper lor.
LI: No!
ML: Then why is it wet?
LI: Bcos popo pour water in my diaper.
ML: ....
Apparently the boy is in denial. And I was waiting to get him off diaper in the night soon.
Mummy Lim
He would change out to his underwear after his morning pee.
This morning, he woke up and asked.
LI: Mummy, why is the inside of my diaper wet?
ML: Bcos u shhhh shhh in your diaper lor.
LI: No!
ML: Then why is it wet?
LI: Bcos popo pour water in my diaper.
ML: ....
Apparently the boy is in denial. And I was waiting to get him off diaper in the night soon.
Mummy Lim
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