Thursday, December 24, 2009
Mama Baobei Interview
Lil Nigel, Shawn and I had an interview with Si Min from Mama Baobei Magazine around 2 months back. Interview is mainly on Prenatal Education .....
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Grandpa's Memorial Service
On the 18th & 19th of Dec is my Grandpa's 3th Year Death Anniversary.... The highlight was the Huge "House", 2 storey tall !! Wow ! Estimated cost I heard was 10k .... Took 5 lorrys to move the house to the burning site at Jalan Kayu. Plus the tentage, food, transport and stuffs like paper money, I think it cost near 100k for the entire event !! As usual, a big turn out as my Grandpa is a very popular guy.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Penny for my Thoughts .. Our Younger Generation
Why are our younger generation behaving this way ???
I notice a pattern. Most of the parents are actually pretty old. Older than my mum and dad. So I think they tend to dote and pamper them too much. So the kids tend to climb all over their parents thus do not know what is "Respect".
Singaporeans' way of life is a big problem. Too busy working to tend to their kids, so most of the time their kids are left in the childcare, nanny or grandparents. As caretakers, most of them would not really discipline the kids. They are just focus on the kids physical well-being.
"Weekend Parents". Only spending "quantity" time with their children during the weekends. During this time, there is no time to disciplines their children. Mainly will be spent doing homework, going out shopping and stuff.
Also, too much focus on studies. Everything is about getting top in class, getting As. And plus reward system.." If you get top in class, I will give you this and that" No much time spend on their spiritual development.
And lastly, the new way of teaching kids. "Shouldn't beat them, should just tell them what is wrong and explain to them". I have seem many parents who is using that method. It's a total disaster. I known a few of them myself. I'm definitely not using this method. I do believe in " Sparing the rod and spoil the child".
Looking at the Lil Man is sleeping peacefully like a Lil Angel. I wonder will he grow up to be a menace like those kids. I'm also an "old" parent and I'm too busy working to spend time with the Lil Man. Will I become one of the parents that let him climb all over me ??
I'm trying to learn from my parents. They did a good job of bringing me up. My mum is housewife. So she had the time to discipline my siblings and I. She definitely is a firm believer of the cane !! My dad would come home and spend the time with us every evening. They don't pressure us on our studies. As long as we try our best, it's good enough for my parents. Most important is for them is that we respect our elders and is happy. My parents seldom quarrel too.
Shawn and I agree that we will bring Nigel up the old way.
Definitely discipline him when he's naughty. Of cos we will explain to him why it's wrong but sometimes, they are really too young to understand. Dr Teoh told me on my previous visit :"It's important to show them why it's wrong to do certain things, Just let him touch the hot kettle and he will learn why he should not touch it" Nigel is one inquisitive baby. He want to touch everything and anything. My dad noticed that once you let him touch it, he will be happy and not insist on touching it again.
Focus more on his well being and health too. Swimming and music lessons are my focus now. Studies-wise, no point forcing him to the top and get all As. Most important is that he's happy. Of cos, Job-wise, Shawn finally decided that he need a job change. He's been coming home really late since the launch of Iphone (4.30Am on the first day !! ) and gets only one Off day a week. As for Moi, working towards my Internet biz. So hopefully, Shawn and I will not be one of those weekends parents. Right now, Thanks Guan Yi that my parents are taking care of him now. They definitely will love and discipline the Lil Man. And Lil Man loves them very muchy too !
Thursday, December 10, 2009
"I'm 7 Months Old !!"
**HuGzZzz**
Cute Dimpley Paw
I'm 7 months old already. I'm 71cm and 7.4kg. I can sit all by myself. I love Pumpkins and Corns but best of all, I love to eat Ah Ma's homemade porridge cos she puts in loads of great stuff and LOVE into it. I'm a Big Brother now too. I love to kiss and hugz Lil Tong Tong. I know Lil Tong Tong and Me are going to be Great Buddies cos We are both 2 Crowners ! And soonz, Tong Tong and I can going Swimming together too ! But Mummy Dearest, Can you please spend more time with me soonest ??
Do I really have to do it ??
"There go nothing !! MuackZzz"
Tong: "Wat's Happening ??"
"Taste Nice.. Can I do it AgAin ??
Tong:..... Yucks!!
We are going to be Great Buddies !! Let's torment our parents together !!
So Mummy, Do I get my reward now ???
Monday, December 7, 2009
Motherhood at 7 mths
Another worry on my mind is Time. With my current job and internet biz to run, time is not enough. But at least I'm leaving Nigel in the best care possible which is with my Mum and Dad. Hopfully in time to come, I will be able to be SAHM running my Internet Biz full time and be able to really enjoy being a Mum.
My Lil Niece and Nigel
Lil Shannon (who was Alexis) is the beautiful daughter of my younger sis, Pamela and Hubby Terence. Lil Nigel has a love hate relationship currently with her now !! He's one jealous Lil Boy. Whenever my parents carry Shannon, he will make a really big fuss. But then again, he doesn't get angry when I carry Shannon. But however, he will kiss her (more like lick her) and hug her... I hope they will be great Buddies when they grow up.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
JuZ Tired and MoOoOody...
1. Top of the list.. My Job. If my readers don't know, I'm working in Singtel Hello! Shop @ Compass Point. It pays well. The people I'm working with are great and fun. It's just that the working hours are long But of cos, not as long as when I'm in M1 but I'm Old liaoz, hitting 30 next year. Also, some customer these days really Sucks Big Time ! As everyone knows, Singapore has the worst customers. Demand Demand Demand, Wan the world for Free. Like yesterday, an Idiot ask me, "Why Singtel rent me the miotv box but give me the modem. So miotv box spoil, Singtel change new one for me, why can't they rent me the modem instead?" I just tell him straight, If I know, I wouldn't be standing here in front of him. So he shut up after that. Somehow I think instead of promoting better Customer Service, Singapore should promote Better Customers instead! Singaporeans have a really bad reputation out there ! On the good side, I do have really Nice customers most of the time, 70% maybe .. whom I enjoy helping, it becomes enjoyable when I'm helping them with their phone contract and stuff. So I will go the extra mile without them asking me to. And also, People out there, Please expect to wait when you come and get your Mobile Phone or Broadband when you come during weekends and holidays !! So moral of the story is to have Good Service from Us Retail People, You as a Customer need to treat us Retail People Like Humans too !! And If you do not wan to wait for an hour or more, come during off peak hour !!
2. My Online Biz. Me and my hubby have 2 online shops selling Baby products and stuff. It's really tiring juggling normal job, Biz and Nigel. I only have 2 off days per week. On my off days, I'm taking care of Nigel too Plus I'm still tired, been ending off really late these days. I have to upload pictures, update stuff, do up my new products. My hubby do try to help but he's hopeless when it comes to editing and uploading so he juz nag at me to do it, like juz now when I'm writing my blog !! He doesn't look after Nigel during his off days cos he really can't handle him on his own. To give him credit, he goes around meeting people to help with the biz but he also met up with his frens ma ! But My Biz is my only salvation now. So not matter how tired, I do try. Plus I have so many new and interesting stuff on hand now !! But I'm too tired to read up on them.. SobS.. Howz ??
3. Maid. Maid suppose to be helping me, but I get mentally tired. I juz change a new maid. But previous one have issues. She's a pain. Meeting people without letting me know. I have warn her upteem times already. But enough is enough. She also use my Home Line without my knowledge. But all in all, Nigel and my doggies really likes her. The new maid juz came on the 29th. She's really quiet and solemn. From wat I see, she seems to be from a well to do family. She chooses her facial wash like most of us. She is using my fave cup !! My Pink Precious Moments Cup !! And she eats really slowly. And boy ! She has a temper !! She doesn't really wan to play with Nigel it seems..
4. Nigel, The Lil Boy is a handful. He's really moody since Tong's arrival. I think he's having serious jealousy issue !! I wonder how can a Lil 6 mths old Boy knows about jealousy ? But he's one smart Baby. He's also really afraid of being all alone. I can't leave him in his baby cot alone at all. He will scream ! I tried putting toys inside but no use at all !!
Oh No ! I hear Nigel's bells.. He's waking up !!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Nigel Swimming AgAin !!
Nigel Swimming at the "Baby Can Swim"
Nigel "Splash Splash Splash"
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Welcome to the Big Big World Lil Buns aka Alexis
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Another Tumble !!
Letter to Nigel (6 Mths)
Time Flies. You are already 6mths old ! It's been half a year since you have arrived into the big big world. You have bring Joy into my life. Even though it's really tiring juggling with work and all, but everytime I come home and see your cute Lil Sleeping Self, I'm so happy. But there are Nitez when you have to bunk over at my mum's and I have to come home to a empty cot, I feel really sadz.
I'm really Glad that you love Ah Kor and Ah Ma so much. Your Lil Face Lite up when you see them. But Makes me sad when You don't behave the same way when you see me. Maybe it's cos I don't spend a lot of quality time with you. Most of the time you are asleep when I'm home. I can only spend 2 to 4 hours with you before I have to bring you to Ah Ma's place. By the time, I'm home, you are fast asleep. I have only 2 days to spend with you per week but sometimes I have to leave you at Ah Ma's too...What to do, Mummy and Daddy have to run the Internet Biz too. Mummy tried to bring you along but you are so cranky amongst strange place and strange people.
You are a really smart Boy. You learn things really fast. You can sit on your own now, clap your Hands, clap ur Feet, say "up", shake your head when you don't want anything and of cos a Great Swimmer. You love strange sounds and music. You have a talent for music too. You can hum along when I sing. I wonder if I'm competent enough to nurture you to the best of your ability. But I will try.. But I hope I have the time too.... But Ah Ma, Ah Kor and your Aunties are doing a great job. It makes me worry at times cos you are a really smart boy. It will seems doing injustice to you if I send you to a normal playgroup but will cos me a BomB if I send you to a Good school. But I will definitely spend you to a good school even If I have to starve !!
In the Mid-time, I hope you will always be a Happy Lil Boy with no worries.
Your Mummy Dearest (",)
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Nigel's YeYe's 70th Birthday. Nigel's 1st Flu Jab
In the morning, We bought Nigel for his 6th month check up. Had his last Hep B jab and his Flu jab too. Nigel is finally 7kg !! And Nigel has a big head, Dr Teoh commented. Dr Teoh also advised us to continue with Stage 1's Goats' milk till Nigel is 1 yrs old as he doesn't need the extra protein since he will be on solids. And of cos, Dr Teoh gave us more samples of the cereals !! Hehe.. Spent: $105
We celebrated Nigel's Ye Ye aka Shawn's dad, 70th Birthday on the 4th of Nov. I gotten him an album with Nigel's photos in it. We went to the a nice teochew restaurant opp the Bedok's blk 85 market. I went there twice before to celebrate my granddad's birthday. Great food ! But Nigel was too cranky as usual so didn't really eat much. But he manage to calm down at the cake cutting. But suddenly started to cry again cos the music was too loud. But still, was a fruitful trip. Finally manage to get a family photo taken !!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Moi's 29th Birthday
I celebrated my 29th Birthday on 31/10/2009. Old Liaoz.. Can't imagine next year I'll be in my early 30s !! OMG !!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Accident !!
I was bathing Nigel and was about to walk to switch off the fan when I slip and fall with Nigel and all. I held on really tight to him. But when I landed on the floor on my butt I drop him on the floor. He landed with on the back of his head. Luckily it was only about 6cm distance I think. The brave boy wasn't crying. Just a bit shocked. It was when Shawn woke up and make a big fuss, I think it sort of scared him and he started to cry.. He stopped after some coaxing. I hope he's ok !!