Big Fat

I was browsing in Guardian and waiting for Daddy Lim. Then I was chased by this irritating sales auntie who started asking what product I was looking for. I wasn't looking for anything in particular and told her that I was browsing.

The auntie was very persistent and asked if I was looking for body lotion. I smiled. Then she suggested slimming products.. Tummy trimming products... Arrrggghhhh.

Yes, I know.. And Daddy Lim has to eat laksa yday. I couldn't resist drinking his gravy! Then Popo has to cook curry and asked us to go home for dinner today. Boo! Today, I am probably "big fat" in Lil Shauna's lingo.

I need to learn how to live on air and water.

Mummy Lim

The Middle Sound

I was worried for a while when Lil Shauna didn't seem to get her middle sound. I know it would be easy breezy once she gets the idea but couldnt help wondering how long this phase will drag.

We always have a difficult time when we tried to do her Phonics homework. Sometimes she get it, others not and it gets very frustrating when she doesn't. She tried guessing and we could go on and go until I gave up and tell her the answer.

Last week, we were at her homework and she seemed to suddenly recognize her middle sound. The middle sound was stuck with the last sound but it was fantastic progress. I asked her to sound words every now and then and she really did seem to get the idea and was getting better. Hehe.

Today after class, her teacher came to talk to me and asked me what have I done to Lil Shauna bcos she is getting all the middle sound and very quickly. I told her that I didn't do anything and was impressed too but I was über proud. Hehe.

She finally crossed that barrier. Now she can move on. I think it will get more and more challenging. Mummy needs to go for phonics class too.

Mummy Lim

Wonder Pets

We were watching Wonder Pets and I asked Lil Shauna what is the tortoise's name (there are 3 mains, another duck and hamster).

Lil Shauna replied, "Lim Puay Teck".
Muhahahahahahahaha.

Mummy Lim

Toys

The kids are outgrowing the toys. I have given away those meant for babies but continued to keep the others. I am hoping that the kids will one day discovered them again and find joy playing with them. That explains the amount of toys at home. We have reached the point that when I do buy a new piece, the first thing that I consider is how compact the toy is when it comes to storage.

Lil Shauna is outgrowing her toys fast. Her whole collection of Strawberry Shortcake figurines are accumulating dust along with her many other collections. We take heart that at least there are some evergreen toys like Lego, Playdo and cooking toys. Lil Isaac is also approaching the age to join in the fun.

More importantly, I also see jiejie slowing down in her requests for new toys. I am so glad that she doesn't always end up in tantrum when we refused to oblige to her request or she actually relents when we tell her that the particular toy that she has chosen is too expensive. My jiejie is growing up!

There seems to be lesser suitable toys as one grows. It is so difficult to find a suitable toy for Lil Shauna now and we are switching to art and craft. Fortunately, there are many if such craft works in the market. We now have so many homemade bracelets and necklaces at home, homemade caps, drawings, etc. Well, at least those are good for improving her fine motor skills.

I am actually thrilled at the thought of cleaning the toys out of the house. They take up so much space. Then again.. how to entertain the kids then?

Mummy Lim

Future Gamer

Lil Isaac was eyeing the keyboard and wanted to sit on the chair. Daddy Lim obliged. He started banging on the keyboard and playing with the mouse and Daddy Lim ran excitedly to grab his iPhone. He exclaimed, "the future gamer"! and snapped a few shots.

Then Daddy Lim decided that gamer make no good $$ and proceeded to ask his son to learn how to make computer games instead. Battlefield 7 ok? To which, Lil Isaac obdeiently nodded his head. Boys' talk.

Mummy Lim

Blog Layout

I have finally changed the blog layout. That is bcos Daddy Lim has fallen asleep and I have the computer all to myself. I have been blogging so much from my iPhone recently bcos it is so convenient, just that I can't do anything to the blog's layout.

I have changed the background. Yes, one of the standard templates but at least I bother to change. Give me some credits lah. See, it is so refreshing now. Lalalalala... I have updated Lil Shauna's Lilypie. I have removed the chatbox that had been plagued by duno-what-silly virus. No friends chat with me but some silly msgs kept popping up. Enuff! My precious friends can wats'app me instead. Hehe. I have also removed the other blog addresses, most of them are outdated. Tadah! I am so proud of myself.

Mummy Lim

Exercise

I went for an hour of netball practice on Friday. Yday, I brought the kids for half an hour of swimming. This morning, I went to the stadium to jog for 2km. I feel so healthy.

Digressing, JW is such a healthy estate. There were so many people jogging when I was there. There was also a big group doing aerobics and also big group practicing yoga. When I left the stadium, I saw another group doing qigong outside of the stadium.

I hope I will continue with my exercise regime, but I doubt so. I hate jogging. And somehow, I feel so much hungrier and ate so much more. Boo.

Mummy Lim

My Faithful Casio

I have a Casio watch. I think it is at least 10 years old. I remembered that I was in NUS when I bought it then and it was probably about $30+. It went into cold storage for a few years when I was crazy over big, funky, chunky watches. I think motherhood has made me practical. This watch returned as one of my favorites bcos it is so simple, no frills, easy and comfortable to wear.

Sadly, it's buckle has came loose and it is always dropping off. It has reached a point that it irks me so much and I decided that it has reaches it maximum capacity.

I was about to throw it away when I stopped and took a pix of it. Then, I realized that it has too much sentimental value to go into the bin. So, it has now retired to my cupboard.

I was thinking of replacing it with another good ole Casino to last me another 10 years. Inflation is definitely on the rise bcos I see a similar one at almost $50. Save $$, save $$. I have many other watches around.

Rest well, old pal.

Mummy Lim

A Brown Bear, a Moon and a Caterpillar

I brought Lil Shauna for her 2nd play, “A Brown Bear, a Moon and a Caterpillar” on Saturday. It was screened at Genexis at One North and we caught it together with Mummy SY, Booboo and their friends. I had high expectations for the play as we really enjoyed the “Three Little Pigs”, the first play that we caught which was very lively and energetic. It makes one really happy with all the singing and music. Sadly, this one is a little slow and a tad too arty farty.

There were 3 short stories, the first was about a hungry caterpillar that eventually transformed into a butterfly after chomping non-stop, a second about the things that the Brown Bear saw. The last was about a little girl who wanted the moon. The play was staged in total darkness and the equipments were illuminated under the UV lights. The visual impact was great but the storyline a little too boring.

I think I even dozed a little during the 2nd and 3rd story, waking up every now and then at Lil Shauna’s comment. I felt bad for actually dozing off. Then I realized that I wasn’t the only one doing so. Lol. It only goes to show how boring the play was. Nevertheless, Lil Shauna enjoyed the play. She loves stories and always listens attentively when someone reads to her.

She was still in a happy mood after the play and smiled and posed really nicely for photos.

After the play, the kids ran around in the opened space in One North. Somehow, I think they enjoyed the running around more than the play. Even so, we will go for more plays in the future. They are quite nice and I hope to bring Lil Isaac along soon.

Mummy Lim

All are too Tired

We had a very tiring Sunday.

It was really sunny and I decided to bring the kids swimming at the swimming complex next door. Unfortunately, the water was unexpectedly icy cold while the morning sun was scorching hot. It wasn’t a good combination. Lil Isaac didn’t last very long in the waters. He was shivering and I had to send him home while Lil Shauna stayed in the pool with auntie. I went back to take over auntie after Lil Isaac was safely in Popo’s arm. I then continue with Lil Shauna in the lazy pool. We went 5 rounds and I surrendered. Lil Shauna was still asking to go around more. Faint.

Then, I brought Lil Shauna to JP to run some errands while Lil Isaac took his nap at home. We went directly to her Phonics class from JP. By then, Lil Shauna was visibly tired and my eyes were so heavy. But she didn’t nap. I don’t know where the kids got their energy from. I was dead tired when we made our way to Nainai’s house after Lil Shauna’s phonics class and that was after I stole a power nap while waiting for Lil Shauna. I actually dozed off while trying to post a blog entry on my iphone. Lol. The kids were still bouncing at Nainai’s house.

At Nainai’s house, Lil Shauna practiced her roller blading. She wasn’t too willing but I made her do it. Lol. Then it was running around at the playground, watering of plants and the usual bathtub bathing (actually shallow pails). We tried doing her phonics homework but it led to some frustrations as she could not concentrate, probably bcos she was too tired. By 8.30pm, Lil Shauna asked to go home, something out of the unusual. She was far too tired. As expected, she knocked out soon after she stepped into the car and slept through the night.

Lil Isaac was tired too despite the 2 hours nap that he had. He didn’t roll and flip as violently as he usually would. I fell asleep soon after tucking the tiger in, I didn’t even have the energy to watch my Korea drama on the iPad.

Lil Shauna must be really tired bcos she went back to sleep after I woke her up at 6am this morning to pee. Usually, she would spend some time talking to us and may or may not go back to sleep. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim