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September 19, 2009

Do A Small Bit

A friend of mine sent me a link via MSN on day and told me to go read Charmaine's blog, if I could, she would love me to join in to help Charmaine with a little donation.

Charmaine's Mommy happened to be a friend of hers. She visited them in the hospital and she said she couldn't control her tears when she saw how ill Charmain was then. All these were told to me even before the press started their bit by doing some publicity on the prints.

I had to agree at that moment when I read the blog, it was heartwrenching. Having 2 kids myself, even when they were caught with common flu, I would be flustered and worried, not to mention how Charmaine Mommy's feeling.

Then I did a small donation.

My friend told me, despite being so ill, Charmaine is a brave girl. Yes, she is fiesty like her blog, so is her Mommy! They were both warriors and fighting a tough battle with cancer.

I do hope everyone can do a little bit for those in need. We will never know if we need help one day, but why don't we lend a helping hand to others while we can.

September 14, 2009

Saturday, 12 September 2009

Hubby went for a minor surgery to remove his 2 wisdom teeth and he didn't want an "action-packed" weekend whereas I am in the mood for some fun!

I shall be nice, we cancelled out museum hopping plans and went Vivo City instead. I tried to get some fresh air outdoors.

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Brayden didn't want to be strapped on the stroller and wanted to come down and run about.

Shopped, shopped, shopped...

Seems like we have nowhere to go and it's still early. I persuaded Hubby to go Mt Faber for a little walk.

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Can you spot the tortise that is behind Ethyl? She is trying to take a picture with it.

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We strolled in the heat and we were all melting...then, spotted Jewel Box and since cable car is in it's last day of operations for this batch, and for it to be ready takes several months, we managed to persuade Hubby to take a ride! How exciting! Hubby's a little boring as he is afraid to be hung in the air!

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The Q was really long, but the wait was short. It took us about 20 minutes to board the cable car.

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As you can see, Ethyl's rather worried. She is acting brave and she is holding to the seat real tight!

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The sun is really scorching! Look at my boy, he is soaked in his perspiration!

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He is also a dare devil unlike Daddy :p

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Finally, time to retreat...we bathed the kids and they enjoyed their little snack before dinner.

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Went to E!hub for Mr. Chicken Rice and went Gelare for waffle ice-cream. Oh...how sinful my dinner is!!!

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Nevertheless, we had an enjoyable day! *beams*

Cupcakes Decorations

Finally had a chance to go for a class that I had been wanting to have a try!

My Messy Grass patch
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Christmas Swirl for Ethyl
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The Sweet Patch For Ethyl too!
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Stars and Hearts for Hubby
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Really enjoyed the class! Will find a chance to go for another class soon!

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September 11, 2009

Girl. Boy.

The kids grow up really fast! Probably I only see them few hours a day and miss most of the day time with them being baby-ish, especially the little boy, he seems to know more things these days!

Brayden is a late bloomer in terms of speech. Unlike Ethyl, he is still blabbering, Jie Jie, Dad Dad (lesser these days), Ma Ma (getting more and more as the days pass). *beams*

2 evenings ago, Mom gave him biscuits and he said “tens tens” (thank thank). It was quite a pleasant surprise for all of us! Mom was really happy to hear him say new words!

He has also been more affectionate. Initially he was stingy with hugs and kisses; not that he is very generous these days, but he will, be like Ethyl, welcoming me home and running to the door to hug and kiss me. Once I pecked Ethyl on her lips, he saw and pout his for me to kiss too! Uber cute!!!

As for my princess, I was very touched last night. She feared sleeping alone. Thus the room I prepared for them to sleep in is left vacant. Hubby and I had enough of their kicks and punches, hence bought 2 mattresses to let them sleep on the floor, next to our bed. So far the 2 nights were good. Night one, Ethyl was cooking up excuses about feeling warm, feeling dark, feeling scared, but still obliged and we hooked pinkies with her promising to sleep on the mattress.

They did well. Night two, I tried to pat her to sleep, she said, “Mommy, I am sleeping. It’s ok, you can go and sleep. I sleep already; you don’t have to pat me.” “If you have slept, you won’t be talking baby”. “Yes, mommy, I sleep already, you go and rest, you are tired.”

Lovely!

I went to bed, tossed and turned…Hubby said he isn’t used to the new space and our King sized bed now seems empty (does he mean I have slimmed a little?).

I know Xiao Yi misses Brayden lots…I will try take a nice video of him and post soon! Sunday we shall be back to Mom’s!

September 7, 2009

Our Sports Day

Yes, we have dedicated a sports day for ourselves.

Every Sunday, it will be swimming day!!! Since Ethyl's having her swimming lesson, we brought our gears along and let little boy swim too! I think or a start, this is really cool!

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Work has been occupying lots of my time and lately a new venture that I am trying out also took time off from family after office hours. This is a trying period, Hubby has by far been really supportive of my engagement, I hope things will fall in place soon and I can better manage my time.

In the meanwhile, apologise for the lack of updates.

September 3, 2009

The Decision to be Firm

I made a decision to be firm with Ethyl last evening.

I worked slightly later and went back home to hear complains from the complainants telling me that how rude, how uncooperative my little girl is. Probably it is also the added stress I face at work, I decided to punish her.

Bad as it may seem, I caned her palms for not unpacking her bag after countless reminders, I chided her for calling me and not talking but just spent minutes crying over the other end of the phone. I tell myself, she didn't know what shit I get from work, I shall not vent my anger n stress on her, so things were kept to just her undisciplined routine of leaving her dirty laundry in the school bag, being rude to Mom and Hubby, last but not least talking back rudely when we are trying to talk to her in a peaceful manner.

It broke my heart to see her cry...but I have to do it. It may not be the best way, but I need her to understand, I reward duly when u deserve, and I punish likewise. I can't be accommodating all the time. I need to bring her up well, that is my mission as a mother. If I allow her to indulge in such undesired behaviours, what will she become when she is in her teens?

Nevertheless, we spoke after the punishment is over. I explained to her and listen to her side of explanation too. We kissed and made up. The only reason Mom can't understand is, why I can be a disciplinarian and a doting mother whom she respects at the same time? I also don't have an answer. Probably it is my way to teaching them. I love them tonnes when they behave, I do give small rewards from time to time, I gave in when they behave. Though little boy is still young, he gets smacking from me if he tries to do funny stints. But of course, the smacking is just slightly harder than a pat.

I told Hubby and Mom, if they need to dicipline Ethyl or even Brayden, they can by all means go ahead and explain to them after both parties calmed down, and making sure we allow them a chance to speak up as well. Hubby never liked to use cane, even if he "uses", he "uses" through his mouth.

My role is to play both the good and the bad guy. However I know at this point of time, there are too many disruptions out of home and I really need to watch on Ethyl's behaviour.

Not an easy time, but I am sure she will understand my intentions as time goes by.