Visit to the Vet

After nana, it is Mochi's turn. He is due for his annual vaccination and checkup in October. We ringed up the usual clinic and got him an appointment easily. We were told to bring his vaccination card. He has one? 

Luckily, I found his vaccination card in one of the drawers. He was coaxed into the carrier and to the vet. Mochi is a house cat and his only contact with the outside world is the occasional roam at the corridor when he managed to escape. Otherwise, it is the vet visits. How exciting. Haha. He didn't look too excited with the car ride though. He barely came out of the carrier.

There was some waiting outside of the clinic. 

After some time, he did try to creep out of the carrier. Before he even managed to summon the courage to venture fully out, it was his turn. 

The staff were very charmed by Mochi. He is really a cute looking cat. It was a different vet this time. This male didnt-at-all-look-like-a-vet vet could be easily mistaken as an uncle eating and drinking beer at the kopitiam. He wasn't very gentle, but poor scardy cat Mochi simply stayed motionless and allowed the vet to pry open his mouth, inspect his teeth, ear, nails, etc. He would have struggled like mad at home. 

The vaccination was done in seconds. Mochi didn't look like he even noticed. The vet said that his ears need to be cleaned properly and nails cut better. Orh. He has some yeast infections in his right ear too. He also mentioned that Mochi's oral looks OK but he is missing some teeth? Huh? Why ah? 

In the end, we were given medicine for his right ear, given cleaning lotion for weekly cleaning and some medicine to be added into his drinking water ro help with oral. Total damage: $286. Zzzzzz. 

We were told to observe Mochi for the next 2 days. While nothing would usually happen after vaccination, we are to bring him back if he is very lethargic. He was alright during the car ride back and crawled out of his carrier. Before he can explore the car, we were home.

Mochi is very fine and had been very normal for the past few days. He also put up the usual struggles when we tried to medicate his right ear. Hoho. 

The next checkup would be a year later. Hopefully, he would be a healthy boy. 

Mummy Lim

Visit to the Orthopedic

Last month, after Dr Lam had given Nana the ok to put weight on her aircasted foot, she had given herself the "ok" to progress even further. He had said that she can remove the aircast when she sleeps. I am quite sure she is very deaf bcos her aircast comes off all the time when she is home. Popo is delighted, I cannot be bothered to fight. Thankfully, nothing happens and all good. 

Nana is at least disciplined to have her aircast whenever she is out of the house. She is walking like normal, taking public transport and all. She even went on long outings on her aircast and then complains about her sole and hip hurting. Ya, while the aircast absolutely holds her injured ankle in place, it provides lousy support for the sole and the uneven walking height is bad for the other good leg. 

The wheelchair is now like a baby stroller - we bring it out for long shopping trip and the kids fight to sit on it. Zzzzzz. 

Nana had her monthly appointment yday. Her medical fee is now officially out of our own pockets as the coverage period under the travel insurance has maxed out. While we know the drill - xray then appointment, we can never remember which level the clinic is located and always have to play this "get lost" game whenever we visit Mount Alvernia hospital. 

We can still see the line in her xray but it is supposedly skinnier and one end of the line had fully healed. Yes, that is good news. Dr Lam pressed here and there, twisted her ankle this and that way. Nana said that there is no pain at all. So, she got herself upgraded to an ankle brace! Her aircast can now sit at home. I am thinking how long I need to keep this (and the wheelchair) before I can really throw this (and gift the wheelchair) away. 

He also ordered physiotherapy sessions. We are supposed to make our own appointment and I am hoping to rely on Nana to do that. 

If all good, the ankle brace can come off the next month and she can then be upgraded to an ankle guard. Dr Lam said that she can start with light exercise in a month or 2. We look like we are in good progress to be ankle-mobile for the year end trip. Yes, no snowboarding for her. She can build snowman but at least she would be mobile. 

Mummy Lim

Happy 13th Birthday Zaky!

Zaky's bday fell on Saturday and one of the motivations for the impromptu JB trip. While we had a lot of fun, we didn't do a bday cake bcos we ate too much and simply had no more space in the tummy compartment. 

So, we made it up back in Sgp. 

We ordered a waffle and asked for a candle. He got a complimentary birthday song from the staff. Then, the next table kid got very excited and kept coming over to wish him happy bday. Lol. Nana said that the bday song part was embarrassing but Zaky seemed to enjoy the attention. 

Ya, diet can only start tomorrow. 

It is one of those special occasions where one suddenly isn't sure of what he/ she wanted. We eventually got him a Nitendo Switch and 2 Mario games. The deal is that whoever lost the game will have do housework. I shall do secret training when I wfh. Hoho. 

Selection and distraction in progress. 

Then I got reminded - Zaky hadn't gifted me my bday present. Nana got me a book. I outrightly asked for my presents and got these on his bday. Haha. Happy belated bday to me!

The once upon clumsy boy has turned 13. He is now taller than me.

He was still so little just a while ago. 

I should be grateful for the nights that he still asked me to tuck him to beds or when he wants to hold my hand. Soon, it would be his gf's hand that he is holding. Yes, Zaky, you are my favorite son bcos I only have 1 son. Hoho. 

I love you to the moon and back. 

Mummy Lim

Bcos We Want to Go JB: Day 3

Daddy Lim slept with Nana in the room this time. There was better sound and light proofing. I think we were all tired and slept better. When I woke up for my hitt at 6ish, the rest were still sleeping.

We had to drag Zaky up for bfast this time. The intention was to do bfast, pack up and head home, hopefully avoiding the custom jam. 

I remembered seeing another shop opened for bfast and was not disappointed. It was a nicely decorated, high school theme inspired shop. 

Nana took pictures with 校长. 

The food was nice and we didnt over ordered. 

We headed back and we found the gym, but it only opens from 8am. 

Our heading home plan was nicely executed. This time, I got Zaky to accompany me to the mailbox, only to realise that it was unlocked. Ok lah, save me time (and eye power). 

The drive home was really smooth. The SG custom app said that we were better off at Woodlands. We did that and the whole immigration took less than 1 hour.

Home sweet Home and that marked the end of our short and impromptu holiday. Yay!

Mummy Lim

Bcos We Want to Go JB: Day 2

Daddy Lim slept with Zaky in the bed in the living room. By late 6ish, it was bright and he woke up. He always complained that I am loud whenever I woke up earlier than he does. I dont see him being any quieter. Soon, I was awaken by the din that he made. Zzzz. 

So, we had an early bfast. The shops were mostly closed but we found one nearby selling fusion Malaysia bfast food. These were a small part of whay we ordered and then we were too hungry. Hoho. 

After bfast, we decided to do some mall crawl and headed to the Paradigm Mall. Of course Zaky wasn't keen but tagged along bcos that was the prelude to the go karting that he had been bugging for. 

What is mall crawl without arcade? Paika also can kick ball.

Then we found this shop that sold interesting snacks. 

We also spent some time monkeying at the photo booth. 

The screen was obviously too small for the 4 of us. We had more monkeying with the props thereafter. Daddy Lim and Zaky are so cute. 

Cuter than us. Lol. 

Though we had bfast not too long ago, it didn't stop us from having lunch bcos we were on a holiday. 

The kids saw this Halloween maze and were bugging to go. I am quite sure that was for little kids. Lol. 

Right after, we did archery. It was a long wait but a good rest for our tired legs. 

How did they do? 

Daddy Lim, Zaky and Nana. 

Finally the sun wasn't working so hard and it was time for some speed. We went to the Angsana Go Kart that was 8 mins drive away. Zaky drove his 1st go kart for MYR40 for 10 mins. 

Nana was a little apprehensive and got into a double cart with Daddy Lim. She was the passenger. This cost MYR50 for 10 mins. 

I passed totally. I don't even enjoy driving. I suspect I will either hog the road or scream my way through. My life is already very exciting and I don't need this kind of excitement. 

Zaky enjoyed the speed but also lang-ga a few times. He wasn't hurt; I think the impact wasn't great when he drove into the tire barricade. Just that each time, he had to wait for the staff to go rescue him. He so much fun that he went for a second round. 

We headed back to our Airbnb. Nana had wanted to get her hair perm now that the school holidays are coming. I had never wanted perm hair bcos they made me look older and didn't get her enthusiasm. After much looking around, we found a secluded salon that was willing to take her without appointment. It was a strange salon on the 2nd floor. There was almost no decor, messy equipment and the salon chairs looked like 2nd hand from different salon put together. Truthfully, I was worried. 

There was a lot of waiting. The hair stylist eventually came and told us that bcos her hair was messily layered and too short, he would only suggest C waves at the bottom or she would end up looking auntie. Anything lah, she must have her hair permed. 

 I have not done perm myself and am not sure what are the steps. I now know. 1st, hair washed and dried, then some chemicals were applied to the lower part of her hair (where the perms would be) and sits for 20 mins. These were washed out, then semi-dried and the curlers came on. After that, some electric thing was attached to her curlers. 

When fully attached, she looked like she is some alien under experiment in some sci-fi movie. Hoho. 

After 20 mins, the machine and curlers were removed. She had auntie maggie mee hair. Lol. 

Lastly, her hair had to sit in some toilet seat cover holder for another 10 mins. 

Finally, it was washed out and then blow dried. Bcos she would be taking so long, I took the opportunity to color my roots as well. I also waited darn long. For one, the salon was crowded mainly with locals and when I had the chemical washed out, I realised how super slow they were. Maybe a nicer way to put it is "detailed and gentle" but they really took damn long. I think the wash itself took over 10 mins. I got bored lying at the sink. Zzzzz. 

Nana was finally done at 8ish. The perm (and a lot of waiting) took over 3 hours. Her perm cost MYR198 while my coloring cost MYR88. In total, this was less than S$100! Where to find in Singapore? No wonder Singaporeans flocked here. 

Nana was very pleased with her perm. Heng ah. The hairstylist was very nice and taught us how to blow dry her hair s-l-o-w-l-y. Zzzzz.

Daddy Lim and Zaky were watching Netflix in the Airbnb while we rough it out at the salon with no WiFi. They waited for us for dinner and we found this mookata place. The soup was so flavorful; I think a lot of msg. 

While it was cheap in Sgp's context at MYR180, the Korean bbq dinner the night before was even cheaper (and better). We were ok full with the mookata dinner while we burst our tummy at the Korean bbq place for MYR230. 

Nice hair, plenty of fun, full tummy. The perfect combi to turn in. Good night!

Mummy Lim