Blessings @ Rio Part 1: SHSS ladies

It had been 2 weeks since we have moved to Rio. Have I gotten used? Absolutely. Rio is a lovely and comfortable stay. It really felt like home bcos Daddy Lim and I designed it and built it in the way that we wanted, unlike Centris and LV, where we didn’t do much. Nana said that she loves Rio and is looking forward to coming home after school everyday. Awww… that is the sweetest compliment. Her room is very messy though. Lol. 

Traveling did take some getting used to. The kids now take 15 mins longer than Teck Whye to get home. 15 mins may sound like a short time but very painful when one is tired. I understand. Zaky still grumbles but thankfully, Daddy Lim manages to pick him on his way home on some nights, though requiring Daddy Lim to have dinner and then wait for time at some kopitiam. Daddy Lim didn’t mind. While Rio is so much nearer on the map to my workplace, traveling time was barely shaved bcos I needed a bus to the MRT station and bus rides take time. Still, I am not complaining. 

I also found that I can tabao at some of the MRT stations before home after work. Unfortunately, I haven’t found any super yummy food so far. 

Daddy Lim and I have been spending our weekend mornings going to the different markets for nostalgia bfast food. We have come to the conclusion that good food needs time and we should just follow the q if we want to eat good food. I will remember that when I tabao dinner the next time, if my desire for good food wins over my impatience and tiredness. Haha. 

I don’t remember having “housewarming” anymore after our 1st home. It feels like housewarming is for young people. Lol. 

After we moved to Rio, I do want to invite the SHSS ladies. Not all of them are available but the group size was perfect for our home. I had booked the kids in advance and wanted a worship session - Nana picked the songs. Daddy Lim and Zaky were supposed to make use of the musical instruments that we have at home. They did practice - almost at the very last minute, like before the guests came. Lol. 

We invited them to come anytime after 2pm. 

Finally! 

We are already very blessed and we didn’t need anything more for the home but the ladies are very kind - they bought gifts and food. The cushion gift blends perfectly into our home. 

Pretty sunflower - the 1st real plant in the house! Nana insisted to show off her ikea hotdog.

Auntie TL brought over many board games. 

Playing against the teenagers is such a stressful thing now. Lol. 

The little ones were happy to hide in Nana’s room. 

They also went running around at the playground while Daddy Lim and I went to tabao dinner. 

The teenagers are obviously too old for playground but eyepower the little ones. 

We got zichar from the nearby kopitiam. 

We were worried about over ordering but ended up under ordering instead bcos we got hungry teenagers. Luckily we had Auntie H’s chicken pie and the ikea hotdogs and meatballs from our morning trip to supplement. Funnily, while there were little food left after the kids were done but the adults had just enough and even leftovers. I got reminded of Jesus feeding the thousands. Lol. 

Right after that, we did the worship. The intent was to flood the house with worship and the declaration of God’s powerful name over Rio. I felt very blessed! Auntie TL also prayed for the family and Rio. #love

We had to kept the teenagers in Zaky’s room later in the evening bcos they were so loud and I was worried that we would disturb our neighbour. Auntie TL said that we shouldn’t worry bcos she has prayed for God’s favor. Good ah. Hoho. 

The group left at about 10am. The ladies cleaned up the table and done the dishes so that there is minimal cleaning up left for us. My heart is thankful.

The kids were quick to go hide in their room. Zzzz. Daddy Lim and I started vacuuming and mopping. The house felt cleaner than before the party. Hoho. I went to bed with a very full heart. 

This morning, we woke up to a cloudy morning. I know immediately that I didn’t want to do bfast outside bcos I want to enjoy my coffee to this view in the cooling weather. 

Though the wind and rain soon came and somebody’s balloon flew away. Lol. 

Ooooo.. I am loving Rio. 

Though missing road cycling too. 

Mummy Lim