Sorry my mpb has a kuku iphoto which crashes every time I launch it... So no photos
Was supposed to blog on her bday but after the week long of celebration, I chose to just sleep my time away. I mean who wouldn't right? 1st there was cny, then her lunar bday on the 2nd day of cny, shopping on wed, birthday party in school on thurs. We spent her birthday at Universal Studio and had a stay cation at sentosa -Amara (fantastic hotel btw! The bed is to DIE for!! We are so coming back just to sleep lol) walked abouts in sentosa on saturday. Which is why I slept my Sunday away....
Her birthday was a blast! We all had an enjoyable time (will blog on wat we did) Best part of everything was on her birthday, just about when she was to sleep. She looked at me "mummy, has my birthday arrive?" man :S so much for saying happy birthday almost everything till she got confused on her actual day. Of course I gave her a peck and told her "yes but of course, in just 1/2 hour more, it will be ur actual birthday" :)
Love this child to bits, can't wait for her to grow up n travel the world with me!! Where I finally can get a kaki to go tea on London, shop in Paris, watch musical in New York! God gives me a daughter to replace a workaholic husband that does not like travelling too far or away for too long. So cannot wait for her to grow older to do our educational tours together!
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Enrichment
Im planning for V's next chartered course. Where its seems pretty vague for now, but we all know the final destination. When she was a lot younger, I would put her in loads of enrichment classes coz I was seriously bored at home. Then came a point the family kinda of told us is it necessary to put ourselves through all this? We spoke about it and realized if we do need to do anything out of school context it will have to be something that she requests. Sometimes there are days when we see her peers doing or saying something she has never spoke about, I would wonder? The What ifs?
But the best part of this family is that we never push each other in whatever we want, I have come to realized that this is a very important part of parenting. Trev never pushes me to do anything, he just supports it. For me, I would tell him my directions and he digests it to achieve our family goals. This is why a family is so great. Its never a independent realization of goals.... I am usually the one with the ideas, whether its a new car, a new place or a child, its always my suggestion. Trev just listens and would tell me his decision on whether its workable at this point in time.
This parenting style will V has worked real well with her, giving her no pressure to allow her to explore many possibilities in what ever she chooses in her next course. Remember I have mentioned that we do not read to her when she was younger coz she seemed not interested? Didn't want to force her to do something although we know its right but not at this moment. That day we went shopping and she saw this tour agency... walked up to the brochures and pointed to tell me "you see there is a castle, cathedral, church" Man, was I amazed! In recent days, she has been going to her library to pick up books with paragraphs.
Its amazing the things she picks up listening to the adults talk, we don't baby talk which is why she speaks in sentences very early in her life. We don't do single words, it always have to be included in a sentence. She watches History channel with her pops, filipino soap drama with Tita, news with nana. Best of all she LOVES thrillers- never really believe till I saw her lying on bed watching suspense movie with the father. Seriously quite crappy I think hahahahha. Too young right? but thats her choice so oh well.
She has been pretty bugging me about her music course, everyday its "Mummy, can I play piano, learn piano etc" I expose her to a wide range of musical instruments, but she still insists on Piano. We watch classical musical on TV (Okto) and she only wants piano. This has been much discussed and she will not learn till she is closer to 4 years old. We tried her on the piano we had at home and her fingers are way too fragile to press it down. Pops don't allow a child piano at home ;( says that a musician should never be allowed a toy but be exposed to the original. *whatever. We believe she is very serious in this choice of instrument despite the many types of instrument in the studio....
This was her 4th song on the electronic piano, those with a preset music. I managed to take a video later as we were all amazed by her rhythm and tempo. You can check out the way she was " false playing" on the piano, it was not like other children hitting the piano but actually follow the music. The grandfather was very proud coz his grandchild may finally inherit his music talent hahahha.
But the best part of this family is that we never push each other in whatever we want, I have come to realized that this is a very important part of parenting. Trev never pushes me to do anything, he just supports it. For me, I would tell him my directions and he digests it to achieve our family goals. This is why a family is so great. Its never a independent realization of goals.... I am usually the one with the ideas, whether its a new car, a new place or a child, its always my suggestion. Trev just listens and would tell me his decision on whether its workable at this point in time.
This parenting style will V has worked real well with her, giving her no pressure to allow her to explore many possibilities in what ever she chooses in her next course. Remember I have mentioned that we do not read to her when she was younger coz she seemed not interested? Didn't want to force her to do something although we know its right but not at this moment. That day we went shopping and she saw this tour agency... walked up to the brochures and pointed to tell me "you see there is a castle, cathedral, church" Man, was I amazed! In recent days, she has been going to her library to pick up books with paragraphs.
She has been pretty bugging me about her music course, everyday its "Mummy, can I play piano, learn piano etc" I expose her to a wide range of musical instruments, but she still insists on Piano. We watch classical musical on TV (Okto) and she only wants piano. This has been much discussed and she will not learn till she is closer to 4 years old. We tried her on the piano we had at home and her fingers are way too fragile to press it down. Pops don't allow a child piano at home ;( says that a musician should never be allowed a toy but be exposed to the original. *whatever. We believe she is very serious in this choice of instrument despite the many types of instrument in the studio....
This was her 4th song on the electronic piano, those with a preset music. I managed to take a video later as we were all amazed by her rhythm and tempo. You can check out the way she was " false playing" on the piano, it was not like other children hitting the piano but actually follow the music. The grandfather was very proud coz his grandchild may finally inherit his music talent hahahha.
4th Day of cry
God, help me....
We all stopped work on 20th Jan, so technically we have not been working since 21st..... its 26th today and we are all going mad in this house. Being coped up in this house and lunching, dinnering together for the last 7 days seemed to be getting too much. MIL is driving all of mad, I think we are driving her insane that ALL of us are invading into her daily life, with my FIL around for too long. In this house, we hardly have everyone at home, coz we all take turns to fly or if not have to be working. So this time round this is way to long to be together.
Trev is starting work tomorrow, FIL and me on monday. We are all so itching to go to work!!!! Just few more hours and Trev& me will go Sentosa to celebrate V's birthday. I took the liberty to book ourselves a room for I cannot stand another day here, surprisingly Trev felt the same way too! FIL is flying off on sat, I'm working on monday, Trev is flying off next week. Then we will all be back into our little bubble of comfort and enjoy personal time away from the here.
Did I mention that the dogs drive us silly sometimes!
Can't wait to throw myself back to work.. remind me next time if I take a long break. Coz its makes me stupid.... I have been sleeping daily from 12am-10am. Nap 2-5pm ... hahhaha damn good life!
We all stopped work on 20th Jan, so technically we have not been working since 21st..... its 26th today and we are all going mad in this house. Being coped up in this house and lunching, dinnering together for the last 7 days seemed to be getting too much. MIL is driving all of mad, I think we are driving her insane that ALL of us are invading into her daily life, with my FIL around for too long. In this house, we hardly have everyone at home, coz we all take turns to fly or if not have to be working. So this time round this is way to long to be together.
Trev is starting work tomorrow, FIL and me on monday. We are all so itching to go to work!!!! Just few more hours and Trev& me will go Sentosa to celebrate V's birthday. I took the liberty to book ourselves a room for I cannot stand another day here, surprisingly Trev felt the same way too! FIL is flying off on sat, I'm working on monday, Trev is flying off next week. Then we will all be back into our little bubble of comfort and enjoy personal time away from the here.
Did I mention that the dogs drive us silly sometimes!
Can't wait to throw myself back to work.. remind me next time if I take a long break. Coz its makes me stupid.... I have been sleeping daily from 12am-10am. Nap 2-5pm ... hahhaha damn good life!
Happy CNY
We realised that I hardly take a photo with V, this cny we made an effort to take one. Think we look gorgeous :)
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
17 already?
Damn, I was just doing my work and I realized that its the 17th jan? like how fast can time fly? I mean I know that they say time is passing by faster with the world spinning at some speed or something like that.. as u already know, I don't listen when it doesn't interest me. I don't get interested in 1. numbers, 2. physics, 3. chemical stuffs.... But as Im writing this post, Im damning my self for not taking note of what was said.
So what has happened .. hmm..
Oh My sis's mil passed on, on the 16 jan. Received the sms in the morning.... I'm glad her suffering has terminated.. I postponed my work and trev too to be there later, the nieces are asking for V to go.. but eh, too young for funeral right? not sure, gotta ask around. but knowing my SUPER superstitious eurasian Mil, it will be a NO. Aunty Mimi was really a power mother, I have to say the things she did for her children and the grands, kow tow is not enough. she was diagnosed with breast cancer many years ago, got it fixed and survived. Brave and determined fiesty lady... but after the "safe" years, definitely more than 5 years WITH that regular checkup. They found that ONE FINE DAY it has spread to many parts of body like suddenly :(
It was so aggressive it attacked everywhere FAST even the vagina.... her final days were spent in her room lying in bed (immobile) and crying. She hardly slept and stares at the small spot everyday, must be thinking of those pleasant moments she have lived her life. I'm sure my nieces made her life all worthwhile... Its hard to know that my nieces will be left without a paternal grandmother - the lady that they stayed with for so long, brought them up..... its really hard to lose someone so young, not even 60 years.
Its days like this I know my decision to have V's grandparents so heavily involved in her upbringing is the correct move. Coz when they leave, its going to be a long time when we all are together again :(
Love, treasure.... these people are those who brought you and your spouse up. Never let your child miss out with whatever they have to offer ...... Grandparents love are the most unconditional! okie I'm crying now sobz.....
So what has happened .. hmm..
Oh My sis's mil passed on, on the 16 jan. Received the sms in the morning.... I'm glad her suffering has terminated.. I postponed my work and trev too to be there later, the nieces are asking for V to go.. but eh, too young for funeral right? not sure, gotta ask around. but knowing my SUPER superstitious eurasian Mil, it will be a NO. Aunty Mimi was really a power mother, I have to say the things she did for her children and the grands, kow tow is not enough. she was diagnosed with breast cancer many years ago, got it fixed and survived. Brave and determined fiesty lady... but after the "safe" years, definitely more than 5 years WITH that regular checkup. They found that ONE FINE DAY it has spread to many parts of body like suddenly :(
It was so aggressive it attacked everywhere FAST even the vagina.... her final days were spent in her room lying in bed (immobile) and crying. She hardly slept and stares at the small spot everyday, must be thinking of those pleasant moments she have lived her life. I'm sure my nieces made her life all worthwhile... Its hard to know that my nieces will be left without a paternal grandmother - the lady that they stayed with for so long, brought them up..... its really hard to lose someone so young, not even 60 years.
Its days like this I know my decision to have V's grandparents so heavily involved in her upbringing is the correct move. Coz when they leave, its going to be a long time when we all are together again :(
Love, treasure.... these people are those who brought you and your spouse up. Never let your child miss out with whatever they have to offer ...... Grandparents love are the most unconditional! okie I'm crying now sobz.....
wifi
you see I wrote a long post.. then i pressed something and it disappear. :(
Not sure if I have ranted on the wifi of this house? u know the one Trev spent close to $1k and much of his time and after much drilling still don't work blog post? or was I delusional and wrote that in my thoughts? hmmm... I have loads of things on my mind on most days, but it doesnt get written down here as its a chore to write in my iphone and absolutely irritating to write on the stairs (with laptop). Why? coz I have to be near the child and if I go downstairs, I usually forget to sleep. sigh...
this freaking useless wifi is driving me mad, how can it happen in 2012??? if you dont understand me correctly. I explain again. We pay for wifi every month but I use 3G on my iphone, ipad, and some times on my laptop. Why again? coz the stoopid wifi and router doesn't work well on our floor. Crap right? tell singtel....
can't wait that new thing they call fiber or something......
Not sure if I have ranted on the wifi of this house? u know the one Trev spent close to $1k and much of his time and after much drilling still don't work blog post? or was I delusional and wrote that in my thoughts? hmmm... I have loads of things on my mind on most days, but it doesnt get written down here as its a chore to write in my iphone and absolutely irritating to write on the stairs (with laptop). Why? coz I have to be near the child and if I go downstairs, I usually forget to sleep. sigh...
this freaking useless wifi is driving me mad, how can it happen in 2012??? if you dont understand me correctly. I explain again. We pay for wifi every month but I use 3G on my iphone, ipad, and some times on my laptop. Why again? coz the stoopid wifi and router doesn't work well on our floor. Crap right? tell singtel....
can't wait that new thing they call fiber or something......
Monday, January 16, 2012
Something new
Ohhh .. Something new from disney mircosite for those who 1. Damn creative 2. Mickey mouse fan 3. Loves Chinese new year
http://www.disneyjunior-asia.com/grown-ups/cele_lunarnewyear.html
I went through it and really really liked the recipes! So I forward it to DD T to have them printed, then we shall cook them for reunion dinner for her kekke.. especially the Minnie's bonfire chicken. Oh did I fail to mention she is in the chicken wings stage. When all things fail, chicken wings rock!
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http://www.disneyjunior-asia.com/grown-ups/cele_lunarnewyear.html
I went through it and really really liked the recipes! So I forward it to DD T to have them printed, then we shall cook them for reunion dinner for her kekke.. especially the Minnie's bonfire chicken. Oh did I fail to mention she is in the chicken wings stage. When all things fail, chicken wings rock!
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
Getting ready
Omg, I have been lazing the last month and was sleeping in till 1-2pm everyday in dec. Like terrible right? But like I say I need to charge up before I proceed and stop work in 4 months time. It's the start of the year and am trying to kick start my working engine :)
I will be flying this weekend for a conference and so have packed this week pretty tight. Just one of those weeks, aiya u know the way I work right.. Rest most and work non stop! Keke so today receive app from daddy... Ge bought V her cny dress, I think she looks gorgeous :)
Saw her poses? Like a little lady :)
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I will be flying this weekend for a conference and so have packed this week pretty tight. Just one of those weeks, aiya u know the way I work right.. Rest most and work non stop! Keke so today receive app from daddy... Ge bought V her cny dress, I think she looks gorgeous :)
Saw her poses? Like a little lady :)
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
New year 2012
I started this year with a great bottle of Dom Perignon 1900, a fantastic vintage with a great hint of toffee! What a great keep!!! On days like this it makes me realised how I miss my wines :) . DD T was with me as we spent our New year's at Raffles Town Club with great kakis. A indulgence we hardly have for the last few years...
At the stroke of 12, we kissed and he declared his new goal which was a porsche panamera hahahha.. Which was ridiculous as he just changed his car! So it got me thinking !
I spent 2011 working hard to achieve our goals and so I was like "hey I'm going to declare 2012 to be a year of indulgence!" he looked at me and said like why? I said coz I worked real hard and deserve something indulgence like back to my wine drinking or whatever! So he looked at me and said "you worked hard in 2011, you deserve this indulgence in 2012... For me I didn't work as hard as you so I gotta work harder!"
So this year, I'm going to pamper myself! Weetss !! I love my husband in his supportive ways. But then again... As the clock strikes 12 this year and the Auld Lang song (stupid irritating song which makes me choke!... They should ban this song :( ) my throat choked as I looked back my 2011 and hellya there was so many .... Both bad and good lesson in life ...
This 2012, I'm going to work as hard and yet indulge !!!
Happy new 2012 everyone!!!
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At the stroke of 12, we kissed and he declared his new goal which was a porsche panamera hahahha.. Which was ridiculous as he just changed his car! So it got me thinking !
I spent 2011 working hard to achieve our goals and so I was like "hey I'm going to declare 2012 to be a year of indulgence!" he looked at me and said like why? I said coz I worked real hard and deserve something indulgence like back to my wine drinking or whatever! So he looked at me and said "you worked hard in 2011, you deserve this indulgence in 2012... For me I didn't work as hard as you so I gotta work harder!"
So this year, I'm going to pamper myself! Weetss !! I love my husband in his supportive ways. But then again... As the clock strikes 12 this year and the Auld Lang song (stupid irritating song which makes me choke!... They should ban this song :( ) my throat choked as I looked back my 2011 and hellya there was so many .... Both bad and good lesson in life ...
This 2012, I'm going to work as hard and yet indulge !!!
Happy new 2012 everyone!!!
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