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It's a parenting blog which centers around parenting issues, informal learning and etc. and it's a blog to remind myself to love my children but don't spoil them, love them and let them love me in return, love them and be their best friend.
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Outlook and Personality
My little daughter loves beautiful dresses and everything pretty. When she was the flower girl during my husband’s brother’s wedding, she wanted to wear necklace and earrings like me. She looked forward to her concert because that’s the day she...
Please don’t love us so much
These were the exact words uttered by Wayne several days ago and it touched my heart so deeply.It was one of those days when they sat at the dining table waiting for their dinner to be served. That day I made pizza and I remembered telling them this...
Angels And Demons
No, no, no, I’m not writing a movie review. This is certainly a parenting post.One day, while window shopping, we came across the banner of this movie “Angels and Demons”. Being the curious lot, my children asked me what are angels and demons. ...
Morning Guard Vs Night Guard
This post is written before I fly to Langkawi. So, while I sort my photos of the wedding and our trip to Langkawi, here's for your pleasure reading.Hubby and I are two people who think punctuality is important. So every time when our children are lat...
Story Telling Competition
When Karl told me that he wanted to take part in the English story telling competition, hubby and I were delighted. Once upon a time, both hubby and I were regulars on stage, telling stories and giving speeches.Initially, he volunteered to represent ...
He Doesn’t Want Me To Be Sexy
*Shake head* How could my middle son behave in such a way?I wore a spaghetti top:And he said, “Mummy, this is not nice.”Then I put on a cardigan,And he said, “This is nice.”“Why can’t I wear this?” pointing to the spaghetti top.“Becau...
I Can't Hear You
One of the most irritating things in my life as a mother is when my children do not answer when I call. Have you ever experienced this? Sometimes, I think it’s really ill mannered of them to ignore or keep quiet when I call or talk to them but some...
Primary One Next Year
Finally, Wayne gets a place in the Chinese primary school, the one Karl is studying in. Tomorrow would be the day to confirm his class and it’ll be a busy day for me. Wayne would be a primary one student next year!Although he will be attending scho...
I Don’t Want To Die Now
That’s what came out of Wayne’s mouth one day. “I don’t want to die now. I’m afraid to die.” “Why?” I couldn’t hold my curiosity any longer. With a calm look on his face, he said: “I want to do more good deeds first, then, I can d...
When I Grow Up
This happened in the school, in a class, when the teacher asked the children to talk about their ambitions.Wayne, being the playful, active, inattentive yet creative little guy, told the class that when he grows up, he wants to open a shop, a shop wh...
How Do You Talk To Your Children?
How should parents talk to their children? It’s a skill which is not easy to master but once you get it right, it will be a great parenting tool.I tried explaining but when I explain too much, it becomes nagging. When I nag, they don’t hear anyth...
Yoga For The Brain
Phew! Several weeks have passed and I have not been updating my blog. Many excuses can be given which include a house warming party (busy organizing games for the children), a birthday celebration and most of all lots of eating, traveling and sleepin...
Why Me?
It's their exam.They laugh,they play,they run,they cycle,and they are so calm and relax!It's their exam.I call,I nag,I read (to know their scope)I write and type (set questions),and most of all,I get all the stress!Why me?...
Beautiful Dresses For My Little Daughter
I have a lovely daughter who loves to wear dresses and a talented friend who can sew beautiful dresses. Here are some dresses made by my friend, Jess, for my daughter. The fabric used is chosen by Jess and I think she makes good choices. Hop over to ...
Cookies Vs Biscuits
One day, Wayne was telling me about the cookies that he ate and upon listening to his brother, my little girl told me: “Mom, kor kor says he ate cookies but actually he ate biscuits.”Curious, I asked her: “What’s the difference between a cook...
Managing Anger Part Three
Continued from Part Two.Method Three:This method can be applied when someone provoke or disturb your child and he starts getting angry."Mummy, he make me angry!""Do you want to be the boss or the slave of your feelings?""If you tell your mind you don...
Managing Anger Part Two
Continued from Part One.Method Two:When my children are angry, I would ask them: “Do you want cracks or crystal in your body?” Well, I have been telling them about the Japanese who did an experiment on two glasses of water. He would say good word...
Managing Anger Part One
What do you do when you get angry? Keep calm, breathe and count to ten? What about when this happens to your children? When your children get angry and throw tantrum, what would you do then?One interesting thing about parenting is that we can be as c...
Class Award
One day, my eldest came home beaming, telling me about the award winners in his class. So, what award did he get? NONE! So, why is he so happy then?Guess!Guess again!Have you got the answer?Nope?Here is the list of awards:No manners no.1No manners no...
I’m Not Marrying for the Forth Time
Nyn asked me to marry again!This happened after our visit to IKEA. That’s where she saw a couple with their little baby. She loves babies so much and requested for a REAL baby.“Mom, can I have a real baby please? I can look after the baby and fee...
The Perfect Day To Fall Sick
Yup, TODAY is the perfect day to fall sick or should I say THURSDAY?Read on.The story went like this:My eldest had fever last Tuesday and so I asked if he wanted to go to school or to stay home to rest for a day. Surprisingly, he told me he wanted to...
My Helpers
Since I can’t touch detergent and have no maids around to help me anymore, I found myself a few household helpers to ease my burden. My sister has been telling me about the sponge with the handle but I have never seen this before until recently, I ...
Help, He Has Turned Into A Clean Freak!
It’s the middle child again! This time, it’s a 180 degree change from a boy who likes to lick his hands and legs to a boy who would wash his hands as well as the tap all the time!I still remember how he cried when he failed to ask his big brother...
Hey, He's Calling You!
“Tissue, tissue……..” Nyn would say when she needs me to get her a piece of tissue paper.“Eraser, eraser……..” Wayne would say when he needs an eraser.Whenever I hear this, I would go:“Tissue, tissue, Nyn is calling you. Why don’t y...
He Found A Way To Focus
Sometimes I envy mothers with children who can sit still. Mine can’t really sit still, not even when they are doing their home work.Karl lacks focus and will often be distracted by little things around him or people around him. Recently, he found a...
The Frogs Were Singing Again!
Last night, the frogs were singing again and this time, they sang before the children fell asleep. If you have read about Karl's fear, you would understand this post.I asked Karl if he was able to sleep and not knocked on my door again at night, he s...
Suitable Lighting
The other night when my son asked to have the lights on when he slept prompted me to look into buying a wall light for him, one which is not too bright and not too dim either. What we are having now is the low voltage sensor night light which I find ...
Window, U, U
My little girl wanted to use the computer like her brothers but she didn’t know how to shut down the computer. So, every time after playing, she would just press the “turn on” button thinking that it is the correct way to shut down or she woul...
His Fear
It has been raining recently and every night when it rains, the frogs will come out and sing. Karl had been waking up in the middle of the night with tears in his eyes, knocking at my door, looking frighten. He was afraid of the sound the frogs made....
School Starts Again
The one week Chinese New Year holiday has finally come to an end. This year, we stayed in my in law’s new house, built just in time for the festival (not 100% complete though). Each year, we would go visiting from house to house but this...
