Twinkle Twinkle 2 Little Starz

Updates...

2011-12-23T11:52:00.004+08:00

This year has passed by fast. So fast that sometimes I lost track of stuff. Both girls are growing and have been able to play well, argue well and sleep well together. And they have a new cousin!

I'm back

2011-12-23T11:01:00.001+08:00

It has been 1 year since I have updated my blog. All thanks to Facebook. hahaha... But I think blogging is still a better way to note the journey of kids' growing years.

Yummy Yogurt

2010-12-10T23:52:00.003+08:00

I came across this recipe in a magazine. It was very easy. Just buy plain yogurt and add in fruits (I bought mango and strawberry). I got my 2 gals to do their own fruits yogurt. Even bought some dessert cups for just (actually it was meant to entice them to finish the yogurt). In the end, they ate more than me and asked for more.

A Mug of Cake

2010-12-10T23:40:00.003+08:00

Its the third week of hols. So far been slacking and cooking. After we have shifted to our new place, I have never cook so much before. Usually I would have to throw away my soy sauce cos the top turns mouldy but now it's because I have finished using it!!!
Back to the mug of cake, thanks to the internet, I have been reading others' blog and collecting recipes. This mug of cake is the easiest to do and the fastest. It took my gals and I a total of abt 10 minutes. And that is including cooking time! To those who are interested, u can check out this blog. The multi coloured hearts are edible which I bought them from a shop at Seah Street.

I am a robot

2010-11-29T22:36:00.001+08:00

YE having fun pretending to be a robot with a toy box.

So i can dance

2010-11-29T22:28:00.003+08:00

It was YE's 2nd concert performance. We were worried initially as she can be grouchy and not co-operative at times. Luckily her teachers was very encouraging. She kept telling YE that we will be there watching and supporting her. We will also feel proud seeing her dance.
On the actual day, she managed to dance but seems a little 'black-faced' on stage. At the finale, her face brightened up cos i think she managed to spot us. She also came back with nice words abt the performance.

Busy Busy 13th Nov

2010-11-21T22:56:00.003+08:00

XC first birthday

XC 7th birthday

Its a busy busy day for the Low Family. First we had to attend YE's concert in the morning, XC to go for her art lesson, off to meet my sis to get a present for XC then finally to meet the gals' grandma and uncle to shop for XC's present.
13th Nov is Xc's 7th birthday. Time really flies... I can still remember the days of pre labour pain before the super fast delivery. The days of non stop breastfeeding and a non stop crying bb.

Make it a Happee Day for Children with Cancer - Come Join Us!!!

2010-10-21T23:00:00.001+08:00

I plan to bring my 2 gals there. Might think of volunteering something but dunno what I can do. But at least will be attending. Anyone interested?

I want to be ...

2010-09-27T16:44:00.004+08:00

All these were done by XC at her NAFA art lessons

I'm sure we have been asked this many many times in our life. We didnt really ask the 2 gals what they want to be cos I think they are still young. Of course if u ask me, i would want my gals to be either one below,

1) doctor
2) lawyer
3) professor (teaching in a JC or Uni)
Or
4) a stable job with good prospect, high pay, flexible working hours, reputable and highly respected.

hahaha... I think no 4 is definitely a job out of the world.

One day, XC suddenly told my husband that she wants to be a teacher! An art teacher to be exact. Hopefully it will come true for her.

Open House @ The Istana

2010-08-10T23:24:00.002+08:00

I have been to the Istana when I was younger. Didnt do much there, all I remembered was walk and more walk. XC's art class tr informed us that there will be a on the spot art competiton on the 8th Aug and wanted us to go for it.
The competition started at 8 and we reached at ard 815am. Then we saw a looonnnngggggg Q! Didnt know that we have to q to go into Istana. Turned out that it was due to the security checks. We waited for abt 45 min to 1 hr before we passed the gate. We found a shady spot and planted ourselves there for the rest of the morning.
Brought biscuits, bubbles and an old digital cam for YE to entertain her. She was quite amused by the 2 swans and kept wanting to go near them.
When it was time to submit, it was over the submission time. But still managed to hand it thou I'm not sure if the judges really saw the art piece. Never mind, process is always more impt than results. At least XC had a chance to put her skills to practice in a competition setting. She was not upset abt the results and wants to go for more competiton in future. YE asked me 'Next week can go Istana again?' hahaha.... Think she misses the swans.
Oh not forgetting abt this, we came face to face with the President! Clement was carrying both gals and the President asked if they were his daughters. Both gals also managed to shake hands with him.

Oh Yeah Oh Yeah On Yeah Hey!

2010-08-09T00:03:00.002+08:00

XC and I were on our way back home from her art lesson. We saw crowds gathering outside AMK Hub and immediately remembered that the torch relay will pass by AMK Hub. Luckily the weather was fine but we waited for almost 1 hr. It happened so quickly, only a minute or so! But i thought it was worth it. XC managed to see history in making :)

We are back!

2010-08-08T23:59:00.002+08:00

Sorry for the MIA period. We have been busy shifting here and there. Finally shifted to our new place on the 24th Jul. Almost finished unpacking the stuff and the gals have also settled into their new room. YE is rather difficult during the interim shifting. As we stayed at my grandma's and inlaw's place for 2 weeks, she wasnt very cooperative in sch and wanted more attention than usual (feedback from tr). Now that we have settled down, she too also back to normal.

I Tell U Ah...

2010-06-23T17:36:00.003+08:00

Ppl says kids goes thru Terrible 2 stage. I totally agree. YE is almost 3 now but still throws tantrum now and then. Maybe more to showing her true character, which i feel if not dealt with properly, it will eventually lead on to more problems in future.

Now she will burst into her grumbling and mumbling mood when things doesnt goes her way. She can walk away immediately, grumbling at the same time, turn ard and pretend t shoot u down with a gun. hahaha... It was funny seeing a small little peanut sizes gal doing this. We know that disciple must be done straight, but after we finished giggling. hahahahaha....

June Holiday Trip

2010-06-20T23:22:00.005+08:00

During June holidays, we will always drive up to Port Dickson cos it will be a good month to swim as compared to the rainy season at the year end. We went again this year and the Ong family came along with us. I was worried that the laid-back lifestyle (no shopping malls!) would bore them to death but i think we all managed to have fun. At least the 4 kids were happy and enjoyed themselves. My gals swam 3 times in the 4 days we were in Malaysia. We had 2 good and cheap dinners at a local seafood restaurant. We even bought durians! Even though they were not D24 or mao shan wang durians but were still good. The only downside was that the hotel were a bit ex. I must remember to make a booking earlier next year so that we can stay at our favourite, Avillion!
After spending 3 days 2 nites at PD, we made our way to Malacca. It was 1 hr to reach Malacca toll and another 1 hr to reach the hotel. Traffic in Malacca town was not as bad, perhaps it was a weekday. Before we check in, we had lunch at Hoe Kee Chicken Rice Ball. Simply delicious. After checking in and a good rest, we all cheong ah... to FOS! Spent almost 2 hrs there! Left happy with big bags of clothes. :) We ended the day with another nice dinner at Nonya Makko.
We only booked for 1 nite in Malacca so the next day we were quite sad to have our holiday coming to an end. Usually my gals would feel bored during shopping trips. Luckily now they have Phoebe and Rueben for company.

Mother's Day

2010-05-11T17:26:00.003+08:00

She took a marker and wanted to draw a nose for the flower but dis-figured it instead. haha...

YE school was rather creative, they got the children to plant some seeds and water it regularly. She has been telling me about her plant ever since she started planting. Last Friday when we went to pick her, she gave me the pot of plant. I thought it was good effort. The mother gets a gift and the children learnt abt growing plants and the condition for it.
XC didnt make anything for me but used her savings to buy me a rose from her sch bookshop. She wanted to buy a wallet for me initially (she told papa). But I told her that I need to pen instead and to buy something practical. In the end, the cute pen that she wanted to buy for me was not available so a rose was what I got.

Updates and updates

2010-05-11T17:16:00.002+08:00

The nose was there after we took out the candle.

Been almost 2 months of no-postings. First some updates. It was the gals' grandma birthday and i thought why not get our in-house artist to decorate a cake? It wasnt expensive for a small cake and it will be fun and a experience for XC. So after her art class at NAFA, we went down to The Icing Shop at 313@Somerset. She was thrilled! So we got the cake and started work. It wasnt easy as it seems but it was fun. The product wasnt very nice but i think its the thought that counts.

Still hanging around

2010-03-19T22:48:00.002+08:00

Looking at the last post, I realised that it has been almost a month that I have not updated my blog. I do read others' blog but hasnt got time to update mine.

Sch has been busy as usual and it has been busier with the need of constant coaching with XC. Luckily marking has been managable so far. XC has settled into her new sch and really enjoying herself. I would say that she is just ok so far. Not really struggling but needs to be pushed. (sounds familiar? My dear blogger-mummies cum ex/nw-colleagues). YE also managing well in her nursery without XC in the same sch. She has somewhat outgrowing her terrible 2 years and is more cooperative. The only thing that I complain abt is her eating habit. She has suddenly refused to eat rice at home, noodles and pasta are always readily accepted. I checked with her tr and she is eating her lunch well, having 2 or 3 servings. Sigh...

There are also some changes in our family. We have sold our house and will be shifting in early Jul! The resale mkt is still hot so we decided to get a 4 room instead. So come after Jun hols, we would say good bye to ulu Sengkang and hi to old town Ang Mo Kio.

A New Moon

2010-02-22T23:11:00.003+08:00

XC has been attending NAFA art classes for about a month. Thou the journey is far, she is enjoying the lessons there. According to her, the workspace is bigger and she found a schoolmate (from PCPS) in her class. They did a few different things and I thought it would expose them to more varied ways of doing art.
We were at my inlaws' place and she saw the paper plates which we were using. She asked for 1 and we asked her why she needs it? (We already done with the eating) She replied to make a moon! Here is she posing with her moon, the dark patches are the crater on the moon. :)

One last one...

2010-02-22T23:05:00.003+08:00

With the CNY around, YE has been chomping down pineapple tarts and love letters. I always limit to her 2 or the max 4 a day. Else she get 'overheated' and falls sick again. Now she is smart, before i can say anything, she will say 'just one last one' straight after i nod my head.

Happy Tiger Year

2010-02-14T19:00:00.002+08:00

Gong Xi! Gong Xi! Wishing all mummies and daddies a prosperous and healthy tiger year.
So soon the new lunar year is here already. Been busy at work and coaching XC in her work hence I spent lesser time blogging. My CNY resolutions are to spend more time blogging, more coaching time with XC, more time with YE in engaging her to sit down to do work, more time with hubby (else he said i neglect him :) ). Aiyo! looks like no time for myself. Ok more productive wk time @ work so that i do not need to bring marking back home.

More pretty photos

2010-01-14T17:13:00.002+08:00

At the church wedding

Marching in with the whole gang of kiddy

Some photos taken by the pro photographer at my sis's wedding.

Wedding!

2010-01-04T23:15:00.002+08:00

Over the weekend, the Low family was busy with my sis's wedding. We had a scare in the early morning when XC kept crying abt her stomach pain. We tried to send her to the doc but the clinics were all closed. I fed her medicine and she felt better. The day went on without much hiccups and both gals enjoyed themselves. XC was happy that she suddenly had 'cousins' to play with! (they are my bro in law's nieces and nephews)

First Contact

2009-12-30T23:16:00.003+08:00

XC at her desk

Sitting down on the floor listening attentively
Interacting with her peers

Today is XC's orientation at her P1 school (thats how she calls it). The children were left alone with their form and MT teacher while the parents sat in the hall listening to the principal. I like the school's idea that the earlier we let go, the sooner our kid will learn to be independent. XC didnt cry and went to sit with her classmates after saying good bye. The school also wants the children to try buying food. She was excited and told us earlier that she wanted to eat chee cheong fun. :) In the end, she had 1 plain roti prata.
After that, we parents went down to meet the children and went back to the class for a simple choral reading session by the EL teacher. The whole event lasted about 2 and a half hours. XC was happy and she says that she has make some friends and is looking forward to the new school year.
Sigh... my gal has grown up.

Funny Yun Er

2009-12-27T21:44:00.002+08:00

YE has been able to articulate well for her age (i think). I think its becos she is attending child care earlier (@23 months) and she listens to what we says to XC and she models.
One night, my bro in law brought her downstairs. She saw those little cars which you can ride in and drive them ard.

YE (pointing to the cars' direction): I want to go there.
Bro-in-law : No, papa and mama waiting at home.
YE : ok
(Move on to walk a few steps)

YE (pointing to the cars' direction again): I want to go there.
Bro-in-law : No, papa and mama waiting at home.
YE : ok
(Move on to walk a few more steps)

YE (pointing to the cars' direction yet again ): I want to go there.
Bro-in-law : No, papa and mama waiting at home.
YE : The cars are waiting for me!
Bro-in-law : huh???

hahahaha....

In the end, she didnt insist and they came home.

Low Annual Family Trip

2009-12-21T00:27:00.005+08:00

We are back! During the June and Dec holidays, we usually drive up to Malaysia. This year end Auntie Annie and her family came along with us. This was the first time we went travelling with another family. We didnt know what to expect and was worried that they may be bored with us. Cos ours is a 'no plan and just go with whatever we feel like' type of holiday. We normally laze in hotel room, swim, shop and eat. And I think... it turn out great! We had a great meal at the nonya restaurant, great shopping at FOS and Jonker St and happy swimming at the pool. The 3 gals were having great fun running and playing together. (I hope Auntie Annie and Uncle Chee Keong also feels the same.) Oh ya, must thank Auntie Annie for the gifts for my 2 gals.
There were 2 complaints thou... that's the traffic in Malacca! It was jam packed with cars everywhere. We have been to Malacca for the past 10 over years, and we have never seen so bad traffic before. Finally, we got to know that it was a long weekend for the Malaysians. Weather was also wet.
My mobile phone also 'fainted' half way. It just shut down and wasnt really working well. Looks like it time to change.
There were some lucky bits, Auntie Annie got us the Touch and Go card for the toll charges hence we managed to pass through the toll fast. We also cleared both countries' customs in abt half an hour. Which was amazing! We thought sure stuck in it for at least 2 hrs. Heng ah!!!
Before I end, i also like to thank this special person. He is none other than my husband. For being patient while waiting for us to finish shopping, driving us everywhere we go, swimming with my 2 gals, jaga-ing the gals when we were busy shopping. And i realised that he didnt even buy anything for himself! Oops... But he didnt mind a bit. He said that as long as the gals and lady in the house got things for themselves. Thanks Papa!

Green Fingers to the Test

2009-12-17T00:26:00.004+08:00

We went to Oh Chin Huat Hydroponic Farm for recce for my work. I brought along only XC as Papa is not with us and it would be difficult to discuss work while trying to entertain a grouchy 2 year.
The weather was warm but luckily we started early (ard 9am). Aunty Linah and Sophie also came along. XC was happy to see Sophie there!
We started with the Butterfly Lodge. Initially i thought XC would scream or dare not step in. But she was brave. She was busy looking out for caterpillars and kept asking questions. I'm glad that she was inquisitive and have learnt more about butterflies. She wasnt very interested in hydroponics, I guess if she are not much a veg eater, you wouldnt like to see still living things as compared to moving living things. The sun was also getting hotter by then. The tour ended soon with a small quiz and she won! She managed to answer the question 'What are the colours of the butterfly's egg?' Woo hoo!
Then it was shopping time! We bought the hydrponics kit and kangkong seeds. I actually wanted to grow fruits like chilli or brinjal but it would take abt 3 months to see fruit. I dun think the plant would survive till then. Hence i got kangkong which can be harvested in abt 30 - 35 days.

Picasso In The Making or ...?

2009-12-15T23:02:00.005+08:00

Got her to pose next to it.

On Sunday, the house was suddenly too quiet to be true. Usually it will only be when YE naps, but it wasnt her nap time. I quickly checked to see what (mischief) she was up to. True enough, she was drawing on the wall!!!!
'Ah!!!! YE' was all that I said. She only looked at me innocently.
Papa came in to see and when he questioned her, she told him that it was him that she was drawing??? An excuse to get herself out of trouble. (Tsk... Tsk... Tsk.. shaking my head)

Portfolio

2009-12-10T20:26:00.009+08:00

Since late last year, we were given XC's portfolio. it consist of some sample of her EL, Maths and CL work. There were also comments on the work samples by the individual teacher. With portfolio, it also came with a cd. Inside there were pics and some remarks by the teachers. It was a simple but we thought it was good effort by the school. At least I know more about XC's behaviour in school. Below is one of the best slide in the cd. Now I know why her nickname is Miss Giggle in school.

'Xiao Ci displays high level of involvement in self-chosen activites. After her attempt on the "Cargo Net" yesterday, Xiao Ci was very enthusiatic and kept saying that she wanted to try out the "Flying Fox" activity.
She was full of excitement while getting all geared up in her harness, rearing to go. She shouted out 'Whee!' and was giggling happily as she flew down.'

The last part below here is where I am most proud of and happy with. We can have kids with A1 or A stars results. But if they are rude and have low EQ, then i would rather not have a smart kid. Characters are difficult to develop and it takes time. Thou she is not the smartest child who can read confidently or do P1 Maths but she has good character. (PS : if only she can be less naggy. haha...)

'Xiao Ci is well-liked by her classmates as she has compassion for her peer and others. She treats other students with fairness and understanding. She came to the rescue of one of her classmates and said indignantly, "Hey You are not supposed to shoot at your friends." and happily skipped off to continue playing.'

Our first Graduation Concert and BB Yun Er first Stage Performance

2009-12-06T00:45:00.005+08:00

Today we went for the gals' year end concert with my inlaws. It was Xiao Ci's graduation concert. Time flies, I can still remember vividly of her going to her nursery class 3 years ago. We were like 'how ah, everyday drop off and she will cry?' till nw that she is independent and can read pretty ok. I would not say that she is smartest in her class (cos i didnt push her) but i can proudly say that she had enjoyed all her time here. I must really thank all the staff and especially the teachers who have taught her.
Everyone knows her and some parents can call off her name while we will be thinking 'huh? whose parent is this?' haha... (We are the quiet and kept to ourselves type of parents). No matter what, next year is a challenge for everyone. I shall keep my fingers crossed and hope that she will enjoy school like she has before.

As for YE, it was her first stage performance and I would say it turn out better than i expected. She was one of the dwarfs and the actions were simple. Her teacher also went on stage with them. At least she didnt cry when she sees the audience. Her teacher had thoughtfully called me to update me on the full dress rehearsal and told us to just sit and watch and not wave to her. Their experience was that the kid might cry upon seeing parents. At the finale, she was right at the front row. I could see that she was looking out for familiar faces. I couldnt tahan anymore and waved to her. Luckily she only mumbled 'mummy' and 'papa' and she didnt cry. I really take my hats off her teacher, having to look after them and to get them prepared for the item. Imagine getting the little ones to do the same action and to march on stage. I dont think I will be able to accomplish.

BB Yun 1st Church Wedding

2009-11-28T23:22:00.004+08:00

We attended Papa's fren church wedding today. We take it as a 'rehearsal' for the 2 gals for us before my sis's turn next Jan. I also want to see if the 2 gals can tahan the 1 or 2 hours in church. It was ok except that BB Yun kept wanting to walk up and down the stairs. I brought along my 'kept-the-child-entertain' kit which consist of a small sketch book, pencils, colour pencils and stickers. I dun remember where i get the idea from but it started when XC was ard 2 yrs old plus I wouldnt want my kids to run ard shouting and screaming. So whenever we have to wait at a restaurant for food or to any places where we have to stay put and wait, I would take it out and let her doodle. Maybe thats why she has a keen interest in art. :)
For BB Yun, she is not very keen on drawing but enjoys taking out the stickers and sticking them everywhere.
XC was curious abt what was happening on stage and was focused (except complain a little abt being cold). At least she can sit still. BB Yun was a little loud. At times I have to shhh her and she replied 'I dun want be quiet, I dun want to talk softly'. Luckily we sat at a corner so only a few gals nearby heard her.

After the ceremony ended, we quickly went down to the reception before BB Yun runs up and down the stairs again. The thoughtful couple had a kids corner with colouring materials and printed pictures of them. They did some colouring while we quickly got them food. Overall, it was quite a ok experience except that it past BB Yun's nap time and she didnt want to nap when we were back home. :(

Another 2 new friends

2009-11-27T13:09:00.002+08:00

Remember Soccer and Thomas the 2 hermit crabs who stay for the weekend some time ago? This time round is another 2 crawlies. Caterpillars!
I got someone to help buy these 2 crawlies from a farm in Sembawang. We spent almost 3 hours in Botanical garden and cant find a pupa or caterpillar! So resorted to buying. It cost $3, comes in the plastic container, the leaves to feed it and a simple instructions. We wanted the gals to see the process from caterpillar to butterfly other than reading 'The Hungry Caterpillar'.

I'm so happy....

2009-11-26T23:06:00.005+08:00

This was what XC said when she saw me arranging the presents for the photo shoot. Thank you to all of you for the presents. BB Yun was equally excited and happy upon seeing all of them. They were rather impatient while waiting for me to arrange and take pics. (must take and thank all mah).

As for the other pics, it was XC actual bday. We went out and had dinner then bought a small slice of cake for celebratiion. She choose mango mousse. Then after that we totally forgot abt the cake and walked ard a little more. When we opened the box when we reached home, the cake had 'collasped' as u can see in the pics. haha.. U can imagine how shocked XC was. But she didnt mind and both gals happily dug into the yellow mash. :)

Xiao Ci's 6th Birthday Party

2009-11-26T22:53:00.003+08:00

Finally have a chance to post the party pics. The past few weeks were really busy over the head and super tired.
The party was smooth and i think every1 had a good time especially the adults. Cos the kids were all engrossed in the magic show. Except for 1 kid, that is my BB Yun Er. She was grouchy cos got no afternoon nap. Wanted me to carry her almost thruout the whole thing. My arms was really sore the next day.
I must thank all for coming and my aunt for letting us use the place. Also not forgetting the funny magician who helped me manage the kids and the face painter who did the beautiful drawings.
PS. For those who wants to do something similar at the pizza shop, i can help u ask my aunt. :)

All I Want for Christmas is ...

2009-10-19T21:58:00.002+08:00

If it is Xmas season, Xiao Ci would definitely says her tooth. She has grown up! One of her lower tooth has been loose or wobbly (thats what she says) for abt a month. She also complains of pain whenever she chews. So after a month of 'suffering', her tooth came off while she was playing with Yun Er!
Then she started to ask whether the Tooth Fairy will come by at nite. We were in dilenma, to tell her that tooth fairy does not exist or play along with her. She told us that the tooth fairy had visited her classmate and gave her a coin and present.
In the end, we didnt want to break the little gal's dream (or fantasy?). I found a small gift pack and placed it under her pillow when she was sound asleep. But this forgetful-mum forgot to put in the coin! (smack myself! Ouchie!). My clever husband sneaked a coin into the gift pack when he went down with it in her school bag. (XC wanted to show the gift to her classmates).

Happy Birthday ...

2009-10-11T21:37:00.002+08:00

We went to my fren's daughter 1st year old party. Both had great fun swimming and playing in the indoor playground. Pity that it was really hot and humid today so we didnt went cycling or jalan jalan at the beach.
Yun er was more cooperative this time, she was willing to stand next to her jie jie and sang 'Happy Birthday' song. She only cried when Xiao Ci tried to stop her from blowing the candle.

I want PINK!

2009-10-11T21:30:00.002+08:00

Bought a new swim suit for Yun Er. Prior to this, she wore her jie jie's old swim suit. (like so poor thing everything also pass down, but its environmentally friendly!)
There wasnt many sizes available for her and when i took a black and blue suit, she immediately said aloud 'I want PINK!'. The sales lady told me to get her to try on and eventually found a pink which was a size bigger but never mind cos thi will mean that she can wear for much longer time. (Also comes with a swimming cap.)
I thought she look really cute in it and she would not feel so cold as compared to her previous bikini swim suit. :) She was more adventurous than Xiao Ci at this age group. Maybe she can be the next Singapore golden swimming girl?

2009-09-21T10:07:00.000+08:00

Singapore Art Musuem

2009-09-21T09:46:00.002+08:00

We went to the Singapore Art Museum on Hari Raya after Pei E told us that they are having an open hse and its free! We didnt take part in the workshops aas they were full when we got there. So we only did origami art on the spot. Xiao Ci chose to fold a rabbit, i helped her as the instructions were difficult to follow while she creates the drawing to fit the rabbit in.
Yun Er was more into the balloons. We had our late lunch and walked around a little in the musuem. Soon, Pei E and her family came. It was nice of her to help me bring Xiao Ci to queue for the face painting. As it was almost towards closing time (there was still a long q), the lady couldnt allow Xiao Ci to choose a design from the book but i thought it was still a nice piece of facfe painting work.

A Teacher in the making?

2009-09-19T17:47:00.002+08:00

Once, we asked Xiao Ci what she wants to be when she grows up and she told us she wants to be a teacher! I didnt tell her much abt my job except that she sees me marking at home and been to my worksplace a few times. I think she got the influence from her teachers in school. My first thought when she told me her aspiration, I was like 'Huh???!!!! teacher! so pai mia' Its nt even a job, its an almost 12 hrs dedication vocation. Like any other parents, I would hope that she can be a doctor, lawyer, architect etc. You know la those jobs which you can talk abt during the CNY visiting to show that your child is so so great. haha..
But on a serious note, I just want my kids to be able to get a job they enjoy and a comfortable pay. :)

I wana be....

2009-09-13T15:26:00.003+08:00

We were at United Sq the night before. There was an event going out which ur kid (4 to 12 yrs old) can try out one of the occupation (pilot, ship captain, forensic science investigator, animal keeper, photographer, animator or model) when u spend $50 at the mall. As the event was closed for the day, we redeemped for the the pass and went back today. Xiao Ci wanted to be a ship captain which was a surprise to me. As we seldom talked abt ships and marine stuff cos mama has motion sickness. haha. Thinking of the choppy sea makes me feel uneasy. (At least she didnt choose modelling, sorry la to me its a bimbo job).
It turned out that she finds the cap nice and looks good when she takes pictures with it. As u see, it also comes with a free photo taking and we can have a pic as a momento. Wah! FREE! so why not?

Bbbubblessss...

2009-09-11T17:03:00.002+08:00

We were at home yesterday. while waiting for papa to come back and I dont want them to watch too much tv programmes, so i took out the bubbles i bought @ Daiso. Both had fun and Xiao Ci managed to blow out big big bubbles. But half way thru, our naughty Yun Er kept bursting those that jie jie made.

Updates on Yun Er progress in school

2009-09-07T22:48:00.004+08:00

Yun Er has been attending child care (so called school to her) since late May. She has gotten used to the routine and enjoying herself. Not 1 day would she refused to drink her milk while the sky is still dark or change into her uniform while her eyes are half-opened. Even when Xiao Ci was down with flu for a week, she also went in to school alone.
The teachers have started toilet training for her and i also started at home. Kudos to her teachers while teaching them, they can still toilet train. And to think that they have so many kids under their charge!
She brought home her file and i looked thru the work. I always thought that toddlers class is only to sing songs and get fed. I wouldn't say that she knows everything but she does speaks better now and can say some words in chinese.
I'm just glad that she is enjoying herself and there are some learning involved.

Sleep Over Guests

2009-08-23T21:57:00.003+08:00

We have 2 sleep over guests for the weekend. They are Soccer and Thomas. haha... Nope they are not boys, but hermit crabs. Actually there are for Papa's work, used to attract or distract children during road shows. For some reasons, he has to bring them back over the weekend.
Xiao Ci was absolutely happy to see them cos she had played with them before. But Yun Er was a little frightened. However it took a while and she too joined in the fun.

Xiao Ci Growing

2009-08-23T02:49:00.002+08:00

Xiao Ci is a very nice child. She listens to reasons and really work hard to meet our expectations. The only thing i can complain is that sometimes she is too naggy.

Yun Er the 'strong' gal

2009-08-23T02:16:00.003+08:00

Looking back at the photos made me realised that Yun er has grown a lot since she was born. She is totally different as compared to Xiao Ci. We were very much strict with Xiao Ci cos I was afraid that she will turn out to be a spoilt brat child like some of those i have seen.
As for Yun Er, teacher commented that she has string character, i would put it as stubborn. haha... Think i must use 10 times more power in dealing and disciplining her.

Gals being Gals.

2009-08-23T01:30:00.002+08:00

We were at a fren's BB full month celcebration. Xiao Ci can really play well with her elder gal. I think they because they are only a year difference. And they can do the girly stuff together. We brought them to the playground and instead of sliding the slides or playing catching, they picked up fallen flowers. Yun Er only joined them for a while and later run off to explore the playground, which means hanging on bars and climbing up and down and scaring the wits out of me.

New hair cut

2009-08-23T01:16:00.003+08:00

Finally brought Yun Er for her hair cut. I have been waiting for a long time to cut it cos she has not much hair to cut and she look boyish with her little hair.
We went Junior League at United Sq, it was a looooong journey from sengkang cos we took the circle line then cross thru the underpass. Big mistake, the MRT journey was fine. But the walk thru the underpass was humid and stuffy. The worst is when i reached the end of the escalator ride up from the underpass, i see stairs! How to carry an almost 13kg toddler and extremely bulky Peg Perego pram on my own? In the end I carried Yun er down the stairs, took Xiao Ci to jaga her while I carried the pram down.
Luckily she was very cooperative and quiet thru out the hair cut. I also told the lady not to use the vacuum on her. Xiao Ci didnt wanted to have a trim cos she wanted to keep it long for her year end school graduation performance. I kindly asked the lady whether can she just trim the fringe for XC and she gladly did it with no charge. (hahaha cheapo mummy! )So we were all happy that we managed to achieve what we wanted to do today.
Back at home, I wanted to take a pic of Yun Er in her new hair cut but she refused. So i just anyhow snapped.

New Addition!

2009-08-19T22:33:00.004+08:00

Nope its not me getting pregnant again but for the whole Low Family. My bro-in-law registerd his marriage on Sunday and Xiao Ci was the flower gal or so called the ring holder.
We didnt bk a room cos it was too ex! We went there for a swim on Sat and as the gals didnt have enough fun, they swam again after the ceremony on Sunday. Can u imagine every1 is simply so shacked out while the 2 forever engerizer gals still can swim!!! BB Yun Er enjoyed herself so much that she knocked out at 7 plus and slept thru till the next day. As for Xiao Ci, she had a good time kicking and trying to swim a short distance with her float.

Problem Problem!

2009-08-09T16:25:00.000+08:00

I cant post pics in my blog!!! On the administrator page, when i type in my post, the whole toolbar (with the font, post image) is not there. Any1 has that problem?

The Red Army

2009-08-08T15:07:00.001+08:00

You will know that National Day is just days away when u see 'red army' everywhere, that is when all kids wear red top and white bottom when their school celebrate the nation's birthday. This year is BB Yun Er's first national day celebration in school. She wore a new top and the skirt was Xiao Ci when she was young.
The school didnt invite parents for the celebration due to H1N1 situation now. They had a party with food from different ethnic groups. Yun Er's class was in charge of food and thankfully to the understanding teacher (she knows that i'm teaching), she told me to contribute bandung drinks. Xiao Ci came back and told me that she ate roti prata, satay, fruit salad, kwehs, otah and spring roll. And they ate outdoor like a picnic. So Fun!!!

Relieved!

2009-08-01T15:10:00.001+08:00

It has been half a month since the last post. Thanks to all for ur concern, Xiao ci has since recovered but caught a cough bug and still with her but at least its not very serious.
It has been up and down for the past 2 weeks. Has never been so busy and emotional. It started with my 11 yr old dog's neck growth (at the lymph node area), xiao ci down with influenza A virus, then my turn with the flu bug. Both of us have recovered almost totally but not for my dog. 1st vet diagnosed it straightaway with cancer and wants to put it dwn within the next 3 days. We seeked 2nd opinion and the 2nd vet says take medication and see how. However after 3 weeks, he has stopped eating and not responding to us. It finally passed away at home yesterday.
I used to tell ppl that its better for the cancer patients to die soon as there will be less suffering. But now seeing my dog, I wouldnt want to let him go. I tried to postpone putting him down, it was only on the 3rd day that he didnt eat then I decided to euthanise him. Even then it was difficult to let go. It was a good loyal pal, he knows that it would be tough to see him going off so it chose to pass away alone at home. At least he is not suffering anymore and hope that he is at the Rainbow Bridge now with other heavenly dogs. The 2 gals were not really affected except that Yun Er had asked for him when she reached home last nite. I think it would take some time befre we will have another pet dog, maybe when Yun er is more independent.

Stomach PAIN PAIN

2009-07-15T15:42:00.002+08:00

These 3 words are the most common utter words in our house since Monday. Xiao ci is down with some Influenza A flu bug. Initially when the PD said Inf A, i was like 'OMG u mean H1N1?' Thankfully it wasnt and there are many types of bug in the Inf A family.
Her fever is like roller coaster, up and down sometimes even up to 39.4! For a moment on Monday nite i was contemplating of whether to call my PD to meet me at Mt A or go kkh. Papa said give suppository then decide. In the end her fever subsided and we didnt go A&E.
Its the 3rd day of her flu and it has travelled down to her stomach causing stomach flu. Poor thing, she didnt eat or drink her fav milk and yet threw out the plain water she drank. We bought her fav kway tiao with soup and she managed to eat a few spoonfuls. At least a slight improvement from not eating.
Now the most worrying is that the bug would be passed on to Yun Er.

Ps : I'm not spared of the flu bug too, stomach kept rumbling and cramps come on and off. Urgh!!! I'm suppse to go for NE show which I like but think got to give it a miss this year. :(

2009-07-11T16:58:00.004+08:00

This is my first time trying to put up a video here but when i recorded it, i used the landscape mode and simply cant rotate it. Anybody knows how to rotate, pls help!
But not wanting to put her effort to waste, i must put it up for all to enjoy. haha...
In case u cant make out what she is singing, she is singing 'Happy Birthday' song. Cos it was her birthday and she has sung the 2nd time for the day. :)

Late Picnic

2009-07-11T15:35:00.002+08:00

We have not tried going for a picnic cos the weather is simply too hot. Maybe towards the year end should arrange one with the blogger-mummies. I got this picnic set free with the purchase of a mag. (forgot the title). It wasnt really that fantastic as compared to the poster promoting it and the info in the mag is just so so. I guess pictures are deceiving. Luckily the cost of the mag is less than $4.
However, the gals love to play picnic at home. One of the night, while I was busy preparing for the stuff for next wrking day, they were simply very quiet. I took a peek and saw them playing 'pretend play' with their bears. Hohohaha... so comical. But it was serious work for them, Xiao Ci was laying out the plates and cutlery and Yun Er was by her side helping. Didnt stop them but let them continued as I read that its good for children to have creative and imaginary play.

The Daring 2nd Princess

2009-07-11T15:26:00.004+08:00

With 2 legs touching the ground Legs off the ground!

No 2 humans has the same personality and this appiles to my 2 gals as well. Thou they were both from the same 'factory', raise up the same method but their characteristic and personality are worlds apart.
Xiao Ci is the more reserved and demure while Yun Er is more out going and daring. Things that she is trying now, Xiao Ci tried at a later stage. We were at IMM last weekend. The gals love the playground. I was watching Yun Er at the slide, i just turned around to look at Xiao Ci and back, she is already hanging at the bar! OMG!!! And she can really hang for quite a few seconds. Is she a 'piggy' or 'monkey'?

Outdoor Drawing

2009-07-06T12:45:00.004+08:00

On the last day of the school holiday, I brought Xiao Ci and my cousin out for an outdoor drawing event. I went with much anticipation but came back with none. It was quite a simple event and not many came cos most were sick or wary of h1n1. Most of the attendee are abt Xiao Ci's age. It was organised by an art school and I happen to know it. Paid 30 bucks for both gals.
There was a briefing then the group was led to the open field infront of Victoria Concert Hall to do their drawing. It was simply 'look at the bldg then draw' kind of activity. Nothing special abt it.
They drew with crayons then colour it with poster colours, the children who attend lessons with the art school all have very colourful buildings but for Xiao Ci and my cousin, their building was coloured white. Simply because the building was white. I suggeste to them in colouring the buildings in multi-colours but both insisted that the building is white so it must be white. Well, there is no right or wrong in art and we should correct a person's art work. So I let them be.

Happy Birthday to Lil Peanut

2009-07-06T12:33:00.002+08:00

Yes she is finally 2 years old. Yun er seems to be growing faster compared to Xiao Ci. Maybe it could be the more and more hectic work schedule that makes time flies by faster.
We have 3 birthday cakes altogether. One for school, one for her paternal grandparents and another with her maternal relatives. Due to the h1n1 situation, the school only allow teachers and pupils in so I didnt make s trip down to her school for the celebration. For the other two celebrations, it was simple fare. On Friday, we cut cake with her paternal grandparents. On Sat, we had a small gathering at my aunt's place as it was a much spacious compared to my 'pigeon hole' house and my grandma is there. We had gado gado (prepared by my aunts), sushi (bought by my dad, bao and siew mai (by me) and hot dogs and bun (bought by my aunt). Dessert was ... the strawberry cake! It was selected by Xiao Ci cos she said choc taste like peanut and she dun like it. To add icing to the cake, we saw fireworks! Bith Yun Er and Xiaoci were delighted and oohhhing... and ahhhh... away.

Not all the presents were there, the Barney water bttle is in school now with Yun Er.
PS : Thanks fr all your presents and effort in getting the party up.

Yippe...!

2009-06-28T01:10:00.002+08:00

My lil peanut knows how to pee using the toilet bowl! It might sound simple to others but I know the hard time of toilet training. Xiao ci was quite easy to train as she dislike the feeling of wearing a soiled diaper plus having see ther children in her class using the bowl, it gave her more confidence.
For Yun Er, I only tried to put her on the bowl a few times, she tried but no pee. Then when she started child care since a month ago, the school has been encouraging them to use the bowl. So 2 nites ago, she pointed to the bowl and take off her pull up pants and said 'she she'. I let her sat on the seat and out comes the pee! (cos i was too excited and carrying her at the same time, didnt have the chance to take a pic, anyway it would be R-rated. hahaha....) I can tell that she was also happy to see that she has achieved it. This has happened for 3 nites in a row. Slowly I shall try to put her off her pull up pants in the day time. :)

Happy Fathers' Day

2009-06-23T10:27:00.002+08:00

Every year papa will receive one present from Xiao Ci done in school. This year as BB Yun Er also attends child care, she also had one for papa. Look nice but dun think she did all by herself. But... like what the blogger mummies said, the process is more important.
The gingerbread man was 'destroyed' (eaten i mean) in less than 15 mins by Xiao Ci, Yun Er and papa. Because Xiao Ci didnt go school on Friday so she has not brought back her present for papa.

Up Up I Climb

2009-06-23T10:20:00.002+08:00

BB Yun Er is very different from Xiao Ci. Certain things that she can do now while Xiao Ci managed to do it at a later stage. Maybe it monkey see, monkey do. She is also more daring.
Most of the days if weather permits, I would allow the gals to play at the playground for a while when they drop off the school bus. For this particular ladder, Xiao Ci only manage to climb after papa guide her and help her when she was around 3 to 4 yrs old. But for this lil peanut (aka Yun Er), she saw her jie jie climbing and she went to it and started climbing on her own! I do not even need to tell her where to put her legs and hands.

Happy Birthday...

2009-06-22T09:19:00.007+08:00

Nope its not my gals birthday yet but we attended Xiaoci's classmate's party yesterday at the NUSS Guild House. It was at Suntec City, above Eng Wah cinema. I prepared long long time before we supposed to leave the house and we were at the party pretty early. It was 2 function rooms opened to 1 so there was space for the kids to run and tables for makan. Food was buffet style and because its a kids party, most of the food were kids' food (fries, spaghetti, chicken wings ...) Even the drinks also very kids! Ribena and plain water! They even have a hot water station. I think it was very thoughtful of the host. Not forgetting the adults, they also provided tea and coffee. :)
Xiao ci and Yun Er initially were not very happy when they reached, cos there a balloon burst. When the host led Xiaoci to the face drawing and tattoo table she seems more composed and happy. BB Yun Er didnt take long to warm up and joined other kids in playing the balloons, even after a few balloons burst again she also didnt backed off.
We had lunch and Xiaoci was glued to the tattoo table. She was busy tattoo-ing others! So i think her own birthday party will have no balloons, more drawing and arty stuff. The highlight of the party was the magic show. Xiao ci need no prompting and quickly sat infront without me telling her. She is amazed by magic! BB Yun Er sat with me. I dun think she understood much of the magic but her eyes brightened when she saw pigeons! And also laughed along when the magician brought out the 'lion'.
At the end of the show, all the kids Q up for balloons. By now Xiao ci had forgotten the loud bursting of balloons and she joined in the q. Maybe BB Yun Er has been trained to line up, she also automatically went along when there was a line.

2nd Visit to Philatic Museum

2009-06-22T08:42:00.002+08:00

We went again last Friday with 2 blogger mummies, Auntie Annie and Auntie Kar Keng. We had lunch at Raffles City and then we set off. I must thank my sis for helping us 'chop' the long long table. BB Yun Er slept while we walked there. Xiao Ci was busying talking to Auntie Nia and Phoebe. This time round, the museum was less crowded as compared to the last time we went. As there was no lift in the building, we had to park the prams at level 1. Thank you to Auntie Kar Keng for helping us to jagar the prams as joshua was sleeping.
2nd level is more suited for kids as there is a room specially done up for their level. Xiao ci also enjoyed the heritage room, she had fun walking in clogs. After the educational trip, we all had tea break at burger king.
To add, Xiaoci discovered that Santa do exist! (in a way). There was a letter sent from Canada, from Santa Claus himself, thanking the museum. I took a pic of the add and Auntie Kar Keng tells me to try sending a letter to him. Who knows, he might reply. I will remember and get Xiao Ci to send a letter nearer to Xmas.

Hotel Stay @ Conrad

2009-06-17T16:44:00.002+08:00

Usually during the June hols, we would drive up to Malaysia for a short trip. However in view of the H1N1 flu situation and papa has his classes on, we decided not to go out of the country. Thanks to my dear sis, we had a discounted rate for the 2 day 1 nite stay at Conrad. I would definitely come back again if the price is right. The bed was so comfortable! Even better than my bridal suite at Swissotel. The gals had a great time jumping and rolling on the bed. The view was also good, pity that it wasn't National Day if not sure can see some fireworks.

100th post!

2009-06-11T11:31:00.002+08:00

Just realised that this is the 100th post since this blog was started in Nov 2007. I must say it was quite slow. Looking back at the posts thruout, i only posted a handful each month. Must be more active. Sometimes I do think whether should I take a break and spend more time with the gals or continue to slog in sch????
Anyway, to celebrate the 100th post, here are pics of the gals together.

Cutting Hair

2009-06-08T10:26:00.003+08:00

Check out the after cut by the pro

A happy and satisfied Xiao Ci in her new hair cut.
She even got the lady to spray purple colur and sparkles on her hair.

Before the pro came in to trim her hair

As Xiao Ci is going for a two days camp, I decided to cut her hair shorter to beat the heat. As for BB Yun Er, i had tried very much to trim her hair on Sat. I also cant bring myself to pay 20 bucks just to cut her strands of hair, so she just sat on 1 of the empty seats and watched Barney.
When Xiao Ci was done, the lady asked me 'Can i help u to trim her fringe?' (pointing to BB Yun Er). I think it's becos her fringe is too ugly for her to take it. I did my best and I achieved my goal of triming her hair short but maybe not in beauty sense. hahaha....
The lady was super fast and I must say it was a good job.

Here comes the Biker

2009-06-08T10:22:00.003+08:00

We popped by at the Home Team exhibition yesterday. We saw vehicles from SCDF and the police. The gals were hacing fun getting in and out of them. BB Yun Er even went to shift one of the gears! *itching hands*. As i was busy catching her hands, i didnt have much time to take more pics.

Let's Do Maths

2009-06-02T08:41:00.003+08:00

One night, Xiao Ci took out a piece of paper and was teaching her dear papa additions. I remembered teaching this to p1 or p2 kids. i must say that her school is really advanced in that area. Looks like I have to keep reinforcing and to build up more in the Maths area.

Flower Gal

2009-06-02T08:30:00.003+08:00

My sis will be getting married next jan. She is a Catholic hence there will be a church wedding. Xiao Ci has the honour to be one of the flower gals while BB Yun Er has to stay with me. Cant imagine if BB Yun Er were to cry 'MAMA!', 'PAPA!' half way on the red carpet. hahaha...
My sis bought the flower gal dress as there was a 60% discount so Xiao Ci was trying it out. Not wanting to miss out the fun, BB Yun Er forced her way too.

Open House @ Singapore Philatelic Museum

2009-06-01T12:09:00.005+08:00

Xiao Ci having fun playing Twister.

BB Yun Er the stamp?

One and only Xiao Ci stamp

We went to the Singapore Philatelic Museum on Sunday. It was a small place and we only managed to go to the 1st level. Didnt have much time to explain to Xiao Ci about the stamps cos busy keeping an eye on the 23 months old toddler. We stayed for quite a while at the activity room. Xiao Ci has a secret and I shall not say much till Wednesday.

2nd Term End Review

2009-06-01T11:52:00.002+08:00

It was the 2nd term at Tien Hsia for Xiao Ci. As usual, they have a presentation for parents. Xiao Ci was excited to perform. She was motivated even more when she remembered that her teacher would give a prize to whoever performed well. Hmmm... do i see a carrot dangling in front of the donkey??? hahaha...
At the presentation, she was a bit shy at the 1st performance but got better after that. Most importantly i think she enjoyed herself.
During the performance, i had to hold on to BB Yun Er to keep her from going out to join her sis. he was enthusiatically putting up her hands, waving to the actions and movement.

Circle Line

2009-06-01T11:48:00.002+08:00

We went to try the Circle Line on Sat. Our destination was City Hall MRT station. It was a longer journey as compared to the usual NEL. But it was fin travelling on the long long travellator. Told Xiao Ci that we taking a special train, she asked me 'Is it like Thomas the Train?' hohoho...hahaha... It wasn't crowded but there was a strong chemical smell at the new link from Serangoon MRT station. i didnt take much photos except for one which shows BB Yun Er on the seat, alone.

Its the holidays!!!!

2009-06-01T11:46:00.001+08:00

Finally can breathe. It's the holidays. But for the 2 gals they dun have holidays as they are in child care. Think i will get them to stay home when i completed my assignment. Now is a good time to plan some activities and spend time with them.

1st Artwork

2009-05-24T16:04:00.002+08:00

BB Yun Er brought this home on Friday. So cute but I wonder which part did she contribute?

Whole New Experience (II)

2009-05-19T22:11:00.002+08:00

Today is the 3rd day of BB Yun Er in school. Yesterday was fine, no crying at the school entrance. Xiao Ci still stayed with her for a while, during meals and nap time. She still cries on and off but will stop when teacher talks to her. She also finished her lunch and milk. I didnt take the school bus back with her, I want to see if she can take the ride better without me. Bus auntie told me that she is very guai and sits throughout the ride. Only cried when auntie unbuckle her cos she had dozed off. :) But... today she cried when she was at the school entrance. My husband didnt fuss and just left her with the teacher. So I called the school to check on her. She still makes noise on and off but has improved. Xiao Ci told me that she wasnt 'called for duty' to be with her. Her teacher also didnt called me so I think they are managing well with her. Looks like BB Yun Er is adjusting well into the new environment. My husband commented that BB Yun Er whines lesser and she is more chatty and outgoing. I'm just glad that she is well taken care of when I'm at work and my inlaw can rest well.

A Whole New Experience (I)

2009-05-19T21:52:00.003+08:00

BB Yun Er went to school earlier than we expected cos the school called last Thurs and said that they can take her in first as the other child has not reported in yet. The school management actually wanted either parent to be for a few days to settle her in. However, being a busy time now its impossible to take leave and my husband also couldnt take leave. In the end, i took time off till 1030 and my husband went in later to office.
We agreed that he will go in with the gals and be with BB Yun Er in class. She clings on more to me and whines whenever she sees me. I hid outside the school and peep at any chance. She was fine in class, no crying and seems to like the outdoor play. Wanted to go home when they done the outdoor play but the teacher managed to coax her. Then when my husband had to leave, the teacher got Xiao Ci to come down to stay with her. It would be better to have a familiar face around for the 1st day.
We left and the teacher called me at ard 1 to update on her progress. She did cry a little and would call out 'Papa' when she has is not occupied. She finished her bowl of shell pasta, drank milk and nap. Was the last to nap after playing with the teacher for a while. The teacher told me that it would be good to be with her for the 1st time bus ride home. I went over at ard 4 and peep at her. She was drawing with her sis and classmates and seems fine. She only started to cry again and louder when she needs to go home and sees me. On the bus, she refused to sit on her own and prefers my lap. She didnt show signs of motion sickness (i think i feel much worse compared to her!).
On the whole, she is quite ready for school and didnt say she doesnt want to go again. Both teachers are encouraging and even told me not to come too often into her class, let her learn to be independent. They are understanding and assures me that she is fine.

No more fun yet tiring school holidays with BB Yun Er

2009-05-13T23:31:00.002+08:00

Been real busy due to exams and also taking care of BB Yun Er cos my mil who helps in looking after her in the day had a fall. It was quite bad and she still complains of pain now (even after 2 weeks). So she cant look after BB anymore and I was desparately looking for a child care centre. Xiao ci's school came to my mind but when i checked with them, they were full!!!
Luckily after an appeal with MCYS, BB got in! Yippie!!!!
So BB will go school with jie jie and only be back ard 5.30 in the evening. That means during june hols, I be alone till they come back. Initially was happy but still misses her laughter and cheeky face.
Sigh... life is so contradicting. But at least she can learn to socialise and be independent.

Whose sexy legs?

2009-05-13T17:10:00.002+08:00

They belong to ... BB Yun Er! She likes to pick out the stickers and starts sticking them onto her legs or hands. Maybe I should be glad that she doesnt stick them on the floor or walls.

Masked Gals Alert!

2009-05-13T17:01:00.002+08:00

The 2 gals were sick again last week. We went for TCM instead of the PD cos the medication seems to work better for them especially BB Yun Er. Due to the swine flu, ppl with flu like symptons had to put on a mask. There were no kiddy mask for children so the lady got the straps adjusted and the gals wore it.

Let's Go Bowling

2009-05-02T14:53:00.003+08:00

Ever since xiao ci has went for a bowling session with papa and his colleagues, she expresses interest in playing the game. Well i thought it would be good cos it is an indoor sport that does not make her perspire (due to her eczema she would start scratching all over whenever she sweats). One of my colleague is an avid bowler and told me that there are suitable places for kids bowling and also classes for them. Good! Then if she is good in it, who knows she might be able to represent Singapore in Asian or Commonwealth Games!!! hahaha... Actually what we really want is to get her to pick up a competitive sport. This would help in getting used to challenges in life, to learn perseverance. In another words not too be too 'nuah'. I have seen too many kids giving up even before they try and not a goal in their life. It is all just either academics and academics. Ask why they need to study, they would answer 'I dont know' or ' Just study loh'. I want my 2 kids to have a goal in life, be it academically or in sports. At least they could strive to be the best and tries to achieve their goal. Whether they can succeed or not is not important.
ok ok so much for the long long story, we played only 2 rounds cos it was actually tiring. Xiao ci used a 4 pounder ball (the lightest available) and she needed Papa's help. There are 2 gutter guides to prevent the ball from going into the 'longkang'. We also got to keep entertaining BB Yun Er and prevent her from running to the lanes.

Funny Picture

2009-05-01T17:57:00.002+08:00

We were are Paragon last weekend. We had dinner at Ding Tai Feng then just walked around at the kids level. The 2 gals were happy to see an indoor playground. However we didnt stay long at the playground cos some children were running around and seems dangerous. We then saw the stand up poster for kids to pop their heads to a a funny shot. It was quite a funny sight.

Special seat in a toilet

2009-04-30T16:02:00.002+08:00

Been wanting to post this but i forgot. Since i'm on child care leave today so i have some time to update the blog.
This is in the Raffles City Baby's Room. So far the best toilet for families. This seat is just infront of the toilet bowl so the parent can visit the toilet and the bb can be secured in it and not run around touching the toilet or wanting to be carried. Very innovative.

Who Wants to be a fireman?

2009-04-23T23:04:00.002+08:00

Sometime ago on a Sunday, we went downstairs for breakfast and i remembered that there is an exhibition organised by the RC. So we pop by and looked at some exhibits from SCDF. The gals were happy cos they got a toy helment from the SCDF guys.

Watch it Grow

2009-04-23T23:00:00.002+08:00

Xiao ci was doing the topic 'Seed' in school sometime ago and she kept wanting to grow a plant. So we got some seeds (watermelon) and soil and try it at home. So far the plant is growing well but dun think we can harvest watermelon for dessert. Cos there are no green fingers ppl at home. hahaha... Anyway it's always the process that is impt and fun :)

Xiao Ci Chinese Class Presentation

2009-04-18T23:22:00.002+08:00

Every last lesson of the term at Tien Hsia Language School, the children would present the poems and songs they leanrt during their lessons. It was to encourage children to be more comfortable infront of an audience and to get parents to show support in their children's learning. BB Yun Er and I attended Xiao Ci's first presentation.
When the presentation was over, the children went back to their classrooms and its time for BB Yun Er to do her own presentation. haha...

Wait!

2009-04-01T21:46:00.001+08:00

By now BB Yun Er can utter some words. I think it's because she hears her jie jie speaking so she picks them up.
On Sunday, while we were in a shop at AMK hub. I told her that we will need to go when she puts the object back, she replied 'Wait'
I was like 'OMG! A 20+ month BB could say that to me??? I repeat again and she said the same thing. My husband and I were both amused and shocked to hear this. This tells us that we must mind our language infront of the kids.

We bake cookies!

2009-03-29T00:00:00.002+08:00

Actually we didnt bake the cookies but Xiao Ci baked them in class with her teachers and classmates on Friday. She was so excited and kept reminding me to buy the almond flakes for her. She was also alert enough to tell her teacher that she is allergic to peanuts and almond might not be suitable for her. Thankfully, the teacher checked with me prior to the baking. So she had no almond flakes added in for her.
She told me that her tr prepared the wet mixture while the children added in the dried stuff. Then she helped to put the mixture into the paper pastry cups. They used toaster oven and she even tells me that the whole room smelt nice cookies! They had some of it during their tea break and each child took some home.
I must appauled the tr for preparing this and really makes the learning fun. How I wish i can do this with my P4 class. (Maybe can try after exams :) ).

Jab here and there.

2009-03-28T23:46:00.002+08:00

We went to get BB Yun Er for her MMR and hep A jab. I must admit that i was really late. She is now appraoching 21 mths and we have just completed the MMR jab (which was supposed to be done at ard 15 mths). Firstly BB kept getting sick, a slightest cough would not be suitable for jab. Secondly, this mama too forgetful! I even forgot to call up the doc to arrange for the appt. So the Low family woke up early (or i shd said the gals woke up early, Xiao Ci was excited as she is seeing her fav doc) and we left before 9. We were the 8th in the queue and had breakfast after we registered.
Doc examined her and here goes. My hairs sstand even the thought of the needle so i had to close my eyes while the doc administered. BB didnt cry for the 1st jab but she did make some noise when the 2nd jab went her her thigh. The asst quickly told her, 'Come eat biscuit' and she stopped. So biscuits in the mouth and she was happy. We were happy too as there is no hysterical crying BB. haha...

Hot, Hot, Super Hot Day At the Zoo

2009-03-18T22:19:00.002+08:00

Since last Dec, the blogger mummies wanted a day out at the zoo but it didnt materialise as it was always raining. Today we managed to go but ... it was super hot! and not forgetting the crowds. I guess after 2 wet days, everyone needs sunshine.
Thanks to Kar Keng, we didn't have to drag the pram and to get a cab at the same time. We reached at ard 11, aunty Linah was already there with Sophie and she had bought the admission tickets. Before we embark on our animals learning journey, we had our tummies filled at Ah Meng's restaurant. Wise choice! Cos we beat the lunch crowd and do not have to rush thru our meals.
Then we went to Kidz Rainforest which was super crowded. We didnt stay long and met up with Pei Ee plus her gal and hubby. We went Fragile Forest which i strongly recommend for all to visit. You can see monkeys (not sure what species), peacocks, mousedeers, bats, butterflies etc upclose. It was like walking into a mini forest. No fence and no cages. The peacocks actually walked past us! (Of course I wouldn't want the white tigers walking next to me.) We strolled around and had ice-cream break at Ben's & Jerry, then soon it was home sweet home.!

Our In House Model

2009-03-14T23:45:00.002+08:00

Need no explanantion and introduction. The award goes to my elder gal, Xiao Ci. Realised that she is always looking in focus at the camera and her ever with her, Smile!!!

Children's Fav Uncle.

2009-03-14T23:39:00.002+08:00

He is nonetheless... (drum rolls plz..) Ronald Mcdonalds.

I dont really like to give children fried food as it can produce phlgem. So the gals always have hotcakes or big breakfast and we only go there for breakfast. Coincidentally I saw an identical pic in linah's blog.

A New Experience

2009-03-14T23:34:00.002+08:00

Our usual routine for weekends would be breakfast at Han's (Springleaf) or Mac (Serangoon Gdns or Sengkang Swimming complex) then would be either to the nearest wet/super market. If weather is fine, we would go outdoor. We went Sembawang Park sometime ago and this was BB Yun Er's first step on sand. Initially she looked rather puzzled and puts on a frown... After a while, she broke into a smile...

U can see me, now u cant see me.

2009-03-11T21:23:00.002+08:00

We were at compass point cold storage last Sat morning to get some stuff. It was rather quiet there. Papa was with jie jie at other corner while BB Yub Er was with me. She was next to me all along and told her to follow me and to look for Papa. Suddenly I felt an emptiness behind me and could sense that she was gone. True enough, I turned around and she was NOT THERE! I panic, my 1st instinct was to run back 2 rows and forth 2 rows to look for her. In my heart I was thinking 'Could she been taken away? ' But she would normally scream and cry for me, so if some1 were to carry her off, I would definitely hear her.
As i was frantically running back and forth te few rows, something moved at the corner of my eye. I turned to it and there she was, our dear BB Yun er. Giggling and Smiling away at her anxious mother. (I should have photograhed her look at that moment). Which means she knew that I would be anxious and this would trick me. How smart of her, only 20 months old!
Looks like I must think of ways to counter her excuses next time when she wants to stay out late or sleep over. haha...

Its so funny!

2009-03-08T16:53:00.004+08:00

BB Yun Er has mastered the technique of taking off her t-shirt and revealing her half naked body. I think she feels prouder and happier after seeing us laughing off the bed when she showed us her new-found skill. Xiao Ci also joined in the fun. Maybe next time when they get married, we will add int their video montage at the wedding banquet titled 'My crazy younger days' hahaha...

Me want to join in.

2009-03-08T16:47:00.003+08:00

Xiao Ci plays PC games once in a while as I told her that its not good for her eyesight. She can only play in the day time and during weekend. We were back home early one nite w/o papa so i decided to let her play for 10 min as i need to get their milk ready.
BB Yun Er is forever so curious and now that she has grown taller, she can sit with jie jie and look at the screen. Luckily she hasnt try to touch the keyboard.
For the 1st 2 pics, BB was actually trying to pose for the camera with a victory sign.

Happy Birthday to the Only Man In Our Family.

2009-03-08T16:37:00.004+08:00

Last day of Feb is papa's birthday. No need to guess the age as the candles on the cake would sort of reveal how 'young' he is.
We took quite some time to decide on the cake as Xiao Ci wanted strawberry cake but Papa doesnt like it and prefers choc cake. (Actually durian cake is his fav but not for us). So in the end we managed to persuade her to give in to Papa and promised to get her a strawberry cake for her birthday. I think next year with BB Yun Er able to articulater her thots, we will have more to reason with.

Bug! Bug! Bug!

2009-02-22T22:23:00.002+08:00

Papa caught a bug and used a transparent container to hold it. BB Yun Er was bery curious and fascinated at the same time. She kept looking at it and shows no fear. Perhaps next time she will be collecting creepy crawlies and bringing stray animals home?!!! That would definitely make her jie jie Xiao Ci scream her lungs out!

Something Different

2009-02-22T22:14:00.004+08:00

I love these when i first saw it in the Pupsik's blog. I would discuss with Xiao Ci and see whether she wants it in her new room when we get a new place. Oh yes, we are thinking of shifting to AMK which is nearer to my in laws place. This is so that I dun have to panic whenever my husband needs to be away and more convenient when she goes P1 next year.
Back to the main point, go to Pupsik's blog at my side bar to see more pics of Vinyl Silhouettes.

Chinese Class

2009-02-15T23:09:00.004+08:00

Xiao Ci has started her chinese lesson at Tien Hsia Language School before CNY. To date, she has attended 4 lessons. To me, she seems to cope well in terms of writing chinese characters which was quite a surprise. I feel that chinese characters are much difficult to write as compare to the alphabets. Maybe she has my genes in the area of chinese. (I got A2 for chinese for 'o' level and actually wanted to be a mother tongue teacher!)
This is the ang bao she drew for us in class for CNY. Right below is the quan jia fu of the Low Family.

Artist In The Making?

2009-02-15T22:58:00.003+08:00

So far Xiao Ci has went on to the so called 3rd module of her drawing lesson. She enjoys the lessons and always look forward to Sundays. She has never given excuses that she does not want to attend or she is tired. I'm happy that we have managed to satisfy her needs in creativity. Up to last year after BB Yun Er is born, we did not have much time to get her to draw or do craft works.
Spoke to her art teacher and he is also happy with Xiao Ci's progress. I also found out that drawing is not only important in the skills but also being able to imagine and to visualise what you want to draw. To me, a not very arty person, is a bit chim. hahahaha....
These 2 are her most recent master pieces. For the 2nd pc, she told to draw only herself but she went on to include her little mei mei. So sweet...

What A Cake.

2009-02-09T15:06:00.003+08:00

We went to my grandma house for the Yuan Xiao lunch and it happen to be my cousin's birthday. My aunt being the creative person in the house, baked him a cake. She has been the one so far for these few years, the official baker for the family.
Everytime she takes out the cake, even the adults will go ... 'Wah.....'

The first 2 photos are showing the children crowding the cake picking the candies, chocs and oat cereal.