What do I like about being a Mom?

Ethyl asked me this question this morning while I was combing her hair after bath. I was startled by this question of hers. Hence I asked why did she ask me this?

E: mom, do you enjoy being a mom?
Me: yes of course! Why ask?
E: Mom, you see...when the children are sick, the mothers are worried. Like me, now my hands are peeling so badly and even simple things I will need help. Don't you find it tiring?
Me: Well, that's about being a mom. Full dose of happiness, one dose of heartache, 2 doses of headaches, 3 doses or frustrations and endless doses of worries. A mom is around to support, to love and to guide. Be a friend, a shoulder and a ear. I get satisfaction when you do well as a person.

End of the conversation, she gave me a hug. She knew too well being a mom isn't a bed of roses. However, the consolation from this conversation is, she understands that my role as a Mom is not a breeze to begin with.

All I have hope for the kids are for them to stay healthy, happy and positive.

Love you both + our budding buddie :-)

Budding

Unexpected, unplanned and totally unaware, I have a lil bud blooming in wombsvile.

Both Ethyl and Brayden are full of anticipation and hoping to welcome this new addition to the family.

We too, are looking forward to welcoming this new "Buddie".

Kids.Time.

As we watched the videos that I have taken years back, I saw how much my lil girl has thrived, how she has reached her milestones under my nose; with not too much emphasis on academic focus.

True as I would love to sign on test papers that shows full marks, I also understand the importance to be consistent, confidence and most importantly, my kids must love, enjoy and has passion in things they do no matter at which phase of their lives.

Ethyl came back with Math 20/20, Chinese 36/40, English 30/30.

Chinese Han Yu Pin Yin has always not been her forte. Having said that, her weekly tuition does help in improving. This result to me is her effort and yes, I am never stingy with my praise and encouragement.

Academic wise, it has never been an issue to me. Ethyl is still pretty much motivated and she would voluntarily pick up her books to revise consistently. This is our blessing. She has indeed proven to be a role model for Brayden.

Under influence of Ethyl, Brayden enjoys learning as well.

When he is back home, he would pick up the chalk and starts doodling on the easel stand alphabets, numbers and some shapes. Occasionally, he would pick up books and starts reading them.

Both enjoyed their bonding time reading and role playing as well. Ethyl will be the teacher, Brayden be the student. It's is so much fun watching them grow at a pace we are all comfortable with.

Every moment with them makes me understand life a lil more. I treasure every bit with them both. Such quantity time won't last long, however I'm blessed with understanding and supportive kids and better half. They have always be braving the changes that goes around us.

I really want to shout "I LOVE BEING A MOM!!!"

Gina's Wedding

Finally, the noisiest sister tied the knot and held their customary wedding on 13 March!

The only thing I can describe from the whole event - E.X.H.A.U.S.T.E.D!

The Sisters with Bride

I shall dispense with the details, just share some pictures of that day!

New School, New Start - Brayden

He is all ready for school!

Most friends know I am really particular in a way for the schools I intend to send the kids to. Well, I think this is mother's nature. Hubs always thought I am too particular, after all we are both PCF graduates.

Choices are abundant these days, and cost is also pretty much along the same range, it's really no harm being a little more fussy on choices ya?

We had visited many centres for a few months and stopped our search, and begun searching again. We ventured to Punggol, Simei and even Tampines for the boy. I took a liking to 2 schools - both in private housing estate.

Curriculum were equally well planned, both centres we are comfortable albeit one of them is too far from home.

Hubs decided we shall take the one in the same precinct.

Wise choice indeed! We were so pleased with our decision to send him there.

The teacher in charge has been updating me very regularly and I am also pleased to hear him singing more songs, more independent as well.

Jiejie combing Didi's hair. Be the smartest looking boy in class ok?

Reminding Didi to listen to instructions


Jiejie sent Didi to school...she can't bear to leave the lil guy

Just About my EB

This blog hiatus took it really long. Regular updates are now done on Facebook! How I have neglected this space as FB is so much easier with the udat

E is now in P1, B is now in a new school and soon, we will be putting him in childcare centre for full day beginning of April
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Both are thriving. The changes that has taken place are also taking shape nicely.

A Mommy's role is really rewarding yet pathed with plenty of challenges. Here are some picture updates of us recently

The February 2011

Very soon, new changes coming along the way. As much as I dislike this change, I thought it may be the best for everyone.

Just as I got tired, things took a change (albeit a good change for everyone).

I owe many updates. I am still waiting for her Graduation pictures from my sister, she is taking too long!

Ethyl is doing well in primary school; in fact much better than I expected her to be!

Her new roles besides a freshman in the school - Monitoress and Group Leader.

Every bit of them is so precious to me.

The son will have to face some changes in his routine as well. Let's say it's all mapped out for them and things are going in the right track *winks*