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The CMA Toddler

2011-03-30T13:02:00.003+08:00

This boy is really funny!!

Grading Examination

2011-03-25T13:00:00.000+08:00

This will be Jamie's 2nd grading exam while it gonna be Jeremy's first time. Both of them need to complete the green and pink booklets, totally 600 qtns in all! And Jamie gotta revise her aural mental qtns from the CDROM as an addition ^o^

Joshua's Milestones

2011-03-23T13:49:00.001+08:00

This should be documented long time ago.... anyway, since young, he has been using his index finger and thumb to pick up things and loves to spin any objects that's round in shaped. Lately, I've managaed to dig out this "old toy" from the storeroom and guess what? Joshua has already outgrown it ! Wow, he is really fast attaining it and look at him... applausing at his own achievement!!

Jeremy's Artwork @ Kinderart Term 1

2011-03-23T12:39:00.000+08:00

It's been quite a while since I last updated his drawing progress at Kinderart. Here, I've found his latest artwork pinned up at his kindy's noticeboard near to the school's entrance. No wonder he is so proud of his finished work!

Chapter Books for Jamie

2011-03-20T13:06:00.001+08:00

Ever since beginning of the year, I've been sourcing around for chapter books that Jamie can easily embark onto and here's some of the famous authors that she is currently reading. 1) Roald Dahl 2) Horrid Henry 3) Jeremy Strong 4) Schlastic (Magic School Bus chapter books) 5) Nick Arnold (Horrible Science) 6) Kjartan Poskitt (Murderous Math) 7)Michael Morpurgo 8) Simon Cheshire 9) Enid Bryton

Joshua Kiang

2011-03-16T12:45:00.001+08:00

Soooo adorable and I love to kiss his sweetie lips almost everyday!! Btw, he's 19th mth now.

CMA...here I am !!!

2011-03-10T15:58:00.000+08:00

After 1 year and 3 months of learning abacus and mental arithematic from a friend, today, Thursday, Jeremy finally going in as a formal student of CMA!! He is surely elated and excited...

Moo ~ Moo

2011-03-05T22:04:00.000+08:00

Look at the boy...... can advertise for xx milk powder woh !!

I am a good leader (17-02-2011)

2011-03-02T13:19:00.000+08:00

He came home with a tag pinned near to his left pocket, saying, "Mdm Soh said I shall put on this tag for the next 2 days!!"

Back!!!

2011-03-01T15:06:00.002+08:00

I didn't realised that I've been inactive here for 5 months!!! It's been such a long time that I've not been updating my blog. Alamak jjjpapa cannot read updates here le....Will be updating some stuff soon.

Can Doctor Diagnose Wrongly ??

2010-09-15T10:33:00.003+08:00

I woke up feeling uncertained and kind of worry for Joshua for he didn't sleep much after waking at 4am+ for milk feed. He must be feeling uncomfortable and moreover wif the fever that was still very high. Wanting to go for 2nd opinion, I took him to a local PD located nearby. After checking his heartbeat and stomach via the stethoscope and looked once, yes just once into his mouth, he "declared" Joshua having HFMD! It's so different from the GP's diagnosed!

Falling ill In and Out

2010-09-14T21:25:00.002+08:00

Ever since Joshua turned 1 last month, he fell ill for the very first time (common cough and cold) and got recovered shortly and then just this week, he got sick again! Sigh.... ! The GP told me that it's a very very bad ulcers that caused Josh to have very persistent high fever and this will probably go on for days. Continue to pray for God's healing hands upon him that he will quickly bounce back to pink of health again.

September School Holiday Parent-Child Craftwork

2010-09-13T12:22:00.005+08:00

As usual, this was done last minute on yesterday. We are suppose to create an insect using scrap materials such as satay sticks, ice cream sticks, pipe cleaners, feathers, wires, fabric, netting, aluminium foil and dried leaves. Gotta name the body parts and submit this assignment today. Little did I realised that we have forgotten to name its body parts and swiftly asked Jeremy to write it on a paper (head, thorax and abdomen) and to hand it to his teacher tomorrow.

Painting

2010-09-09T14:29:00.005+08:00

It's the children's September school holiday and today, after a long break, the children have a wonderful time of doodling and painting at home! Yes at home, not along our corridor's wall as what I usually do. And it's also Joshua's 1st time experience wif paint too! He is sure curious and overwhelmed but it was FUN!

Road Crossing

2010-08-31T11:16:00.001+08:00

Ever since around 11th month, Joshua has been walking and walking non stop ! And Jamie loves to hold his hand, walking side by side together.

Joshua 1st Day at Cradle

2010-08-22T16:29:00.003+08:00

He can finally "upgrade" to the cradle room for age 1-2.5yo kiddos!! Here, the room is spacious and have better toys for him to explore.

White Tiger

2010-08-19T11:22:00.000+08:00

See how cheerful he is?? This was taken right after he got well from a recent cough n cold he got it right after his 1st birthday.

Self Feeding

2010-08-18T11:34:00.000+08:00

I must admit that I am not as "on-the-ball" when comes to training Joshua to be independent. Things like toilet training (although I've been putting him onto the toilet bowl to pass urine/motion, there's still no sense of urgency to see him off diaper/training pants) and feeding himself. Anyway, just for a start, I've started to allow him to hold the spoon himself for that split seconds for some self explorations :)

What's Next??

2010-08-12T13:34:00.001+08:00

As I further shared my findings wif a friend who is into the children's whole brain education, I realised that I can do simple brain exercises with Jamie at home. With frequent practises to stimulate and keeps her midbrain activated, I believe, Jamie will be able to advance to a higher level of intelligence. The above picture showed the position of our midbrain. The red spot in the middle is the midbrain. It is in the sleeping mode before midbrain activation. Sadness and stress is the key factors to put the midbrain to sleep.

Research

2010-08-11T15:23:00.002+08:00

As I was doing my own research via the net about the midbrain activation, few things to note are, when the child's midbrain is still active, he/she can experience better memory, concentration, improves creativity, talents as well as rebuild character and emotional stability. Overall, the child is happier and should be able to excel in many aspects of his life, be it academic, sports or a hidden talents. Nevertheless, this is possible when the child is not under stress or learning in an unhappy state of mind. Just when I thought Jamie's midbrain should be dormant since she's already 7 years old (a child's midbrain will become dormant by age of 5), someone told me to try a simple exercise on her (she was able to tell me the color of the red crayon, blind folded!!) to see if its really closed. Guess what?? Her midbrain is somewhat sensitive! Yippee!! So now, what's next huh??

Midbrain Activation ??

2010-08-10T17:17:00.002+08:00

Came across this new "in" thing that people have been talking about for the past 2 months or so. It's new here and interestingly, we tend to link our human brain with the left and right hemispheres but didn't realise that there's this little "bridge" that links both hemispheres together. Now, so what's about this little "bridge" ?? Well, the midbrain so as to speak. Some research has shown that, children's whose midbrain are still active or been activated, can perform better, the smart gets smarter. Read here for more information.

Joshua's 1st Tooth !!

2010-07-26T12:02:00.000+08:00

This came late but better than nothing, right? He started waking up every hourly during midnights since last month and finally we saw his first visible top 2 incisors, enough for photo shooting, ahahhaha!!

Joshua is WALKING!!!

2010-07-25T22:56:00.000+08:00

I've not been updating my blogs for numerous reasons. Anyway, Joshua started to take some unaided steps on his own few weeks ago. And since last week, he has been walking on his own, at least, 10 steps and beyond!! Cool dude !

Mosaic Photo Frame Birthday Party

2010-07-24T23:02:00.002+08:00

This year, I've decided to arrange a mosaic craftwork birthday bash for Jamie and her friends at our place. The end product is fantastically great!!

"Star" Award

2010-07-21T02:16:00.002+08:00

Jamie received a star collar pin today for being #1 in class last semester!! This came really as a surprised to me as for what I know from her form teacher that she was rather careless and lost some marks due to this reason. Anyway, I'm just glad to know that she has been awarded for her effort she had put in.

Joshua's 1st Birthday Bash

2010-07-13T16:10:00.000+08:00

Jamie's Turning 7 Soon!!

2010-07-12T14:09:00.000+08:00

Birthday Parties

2010-07-10T01:56:00.001+08:00

This year marks the start of 2 birthday parties one week after another... well Joshua was born exactly 1 week after Jamie. That's right, 29th July being Jamie's birthday and 5th August, Joshua's. Yup, so you can imagine how busy I am during this period + juggling every day activities on top of preparation for their parties.

Blessed 13th Anniversary

2010-07-07T13:50:00.001+08:00

Wow!! I cannot imagine I'm married for that long man!! Anyway, it has always been our practise to take a day off to spend time alone wif each other. Be it a movie or a meal out without the kids, I've been treasuring this special moments w CQ through the years. May the Lord continues to build and binds this relationship tight just like a little girl whose hair is plaited wif 3 bunches of hair, holds the hair strong and tight vs plaited wif 2 bunches of hair (relationship of husband and wife without God).

I Can Walk!!

2010-06-30T19:22:00.003+08:00

Joshua has started crusing around the house, holding onto things like sofa or table. And these days, he can start to walk unaided of about 1-2 steps and just today, I've witnessed him walking towards me within an arm's length!! Although he started crawling at a much later age of almost 10mths old, he was soon able to stand up on his own and then shortly after, he is now into walking few steps unaided!

Violin Practise

2010-06-30T18:45:00.002+08:00

This is backlog (14th Apirl)... Jamie has started once weekly violin practise at her school and though her progress is slow but is progressively learning how to play simple nursery rhymes.

4 Days Readers Theatre Program

2010-06-24T17:57:00.000+08:00

Jamie was very happy during the last 4 days program. All kids performed by reading aloud their own character's script. They read from Rumpelstiltskin and guess what role did Jamie played? The King of course!!

Duck Tour

2010-06-23T20:19:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Aunty Levine for the 50% discount voucher that we were able to take the an hour Duck Tour today!! Else we will be paying $33 just for an adult!! Ouch!!

June Holiday Story Island Holiday Programmes

2010-06-15T18:05:00.000+08:00

The kids had alot of fun enjoying themselves during the 2-3 days camp. And they did the once popular Korean gals "Nobody" dance too!!

Grammar Practise

2010-06-13T22:49:00.000+08:00

I've started Jeremy on grammar and this will be a good start for him. Just hope that after all the drilling, he should be able to speak proper English.

Jamie's First Taste of Abalone

2010-06-13T21:29:00.000+08:00

CQ took Jamie out wif her grandparents to the Kiang's clan for the night's dinner and here, CQ, using "watsapps" from his iphone, sent me pix of Jamie enjoying her 1st abalone at the dining table!! Wow!

Little Artists

2010-06-09T16:11:00.003+08:00

It's been quite a while that the children have not been painting and they finally got their chance to express their creativity through paint.

Back to CMA!!

2010-06-01T22:40:00.001+08:00

After exactly a year's break from CMA, Jamie is finally back today!! With mixed feeling though, I am glad that I've made the right choice to put her back in class after she has ceased private coaching from a friend who has been helping me to teach her at my place since Joshua's birth last August.

Visit To The Library

2010-05-31T18:26:00.001+08:00

Today we went out wif Wendy and her gals to the library. See how happy the kids (especially Jamie) were??

Before and After My iPhone Spoilt

2010-05-22T19:19:00.000+08:00

This is properly due the the fact that Joshua has the habit of licking my iphone, thinking its his teether!!

Joshua With Mama & Jeremy

2010-05-22T19:17:00.000+08:00

Nice right?? You cannot believe these two photos were taken using iphone and edited using a downloaded software from the handphone!!

Jeremy's School Assessment

2010-05-21T15:34:00.003+08:00

Jeremy has improved much this term and I am pleased with his performance in school so far. And this term, he has finally mastered his own chinee name as well! Good job, keep it up!!

Dempsey Hill Phototaking Session

2010-05-15T22:25:00.003+08:00

After months of planning, we are finally off for an outdoor shoot wif the kids!! Yea! Photo taken by CQ using "hipstamatic" from his iphone. Cool right? Click here for some of the selected shots done by CQ's friend, Ms Chor Hui.

The Monster Inc

2010-05-15T16:32:00.000+08:00

Where is the one eye monster, mama??

I am the Pianist!!

2010-05-15T11:30:00.000+08:00

Wow...here's our little pianist-in-action!

The Brothers

2010-05-15T11:29:00.000+08:00

Where Is The Space?

2010-05-08T15:34:00.001+08:00

I recently bought this telescope from Jamie's school at a hefty 50% off deal! This is currently selling at The Science Center at almost $110, woooooo.....

Trial Lesson @ Little Neuro Tree

2010-05-06T18:11:00.001+08:00

Joshua has enjoyed the flash cards and songs singing sessions the best! Will I enrol him ? Hmm, not at the moment as he is still very restless and tends to put things in his mouth.

More books

2010-05-03T17:48:00.000+08:00

Joshua simply licks on anything that are within his reach. Hence the need to buy glossy books that are waterproof also to prevent him from eating up parts of the pages!

I Can Write!

2010-05-03T15:39:00.002+08:00

It's not within my initial plan for Jeremy to write his chinese name at 4yo 5mths, but he did it unexpectedly! Here he was writing his chinese name worksheet he brought home from school.*

* I had customed made a chinese name dot-to-dot book just 2 weeks ago and b4 it arrives, his school already started them practising their chinese name!!

Salt Lamp = Negative Ions ??

2010-05-01T08:32:00.002+08:00

Been wanting to get one salt lamp years ago but as it was quite pricey for my consideration, I've then put off the idea. And just days ago, I saw someone selling at a local forum at a very attractive price !! After checking on the pickup location, here it is sitting in our house :)

Solar Grasshopper

2010-04-24T12:02:00.001+08:00

This is an amazing easy experiment to teach children about solar energy. Cool!

Online Learning for Jeremy

2010-04-22T14:31:00.002+08:00

Today no school for Jeremy as tomorrow's his zoo excursion so he stays home till 3pm for his mental arithematic class.

And I've found a very good website that teaches the whole spectrum of English for children aged 4-8 and decided to download the 14days trial for Jeremy. Jeremy aced most of the activities and he enjoys learning through this media ! Hence, this shall be part of his homeschooling curriculum too!

Visual Stimulation Infant Books

2010-04-21T20:48:00.001+08:00

Added few more books for Joshua's eyes & right brain training purposes. And I found some A3 laminated mini posters for him instead of those typical huge wall charts that need to paste onto walls. Cool!

Chinese Readers for Primary One

2010-04-21T13:53:00.000+08:00

As I was browsing some books at the bookstore, I saw these series of books which captured my attention instantly!! I took a quite peek and "Wow" ...and now these books are seated nicely on our bookshelf.

e-Learning

2010-04-21T12:28:00.001+08:00

I have not been organised in my daily homeschooling plan for Jamie (not to mention Jeremy!) till I have decided to draft up a routine time-table so that I will strictly follow it through. Here, I am incorporating e-learning into the curriculum.

Student Progress Report

2010-04-20T22:53:00.001+08:00

This evening Jeremy took back his chinese report card from the enrichment school. I am pleased wif his progress though he has been rather mischevious on stage. And below is Jamie's report when she took back on Wednesday night. As usual, she is weaker in her oral and expression.

Money, Money, Money!!

2010-04-20T11:12:00.000+08:00

I am subtly introducing Jamie what is the value of money/coins since the start of this year and today, she is more confident in handling money. I am not in a bit hurry to rush her but it's good that she starts learning it now since she has to buy food herself on every Tuesday and Thursday. She has completed the "Coins" workbook and now she is going into "dollar" workbook.

Reading

2010-04-18T17:05:00.000+08:00

Joshua loves to "meddle" wif board books whenever he gets a hand of it. Instantly he will try to lick it before flipping open the pages, whahahaa!!

Classical Ballet

2010-04-16T15:52:00.010+08:00

Jamie had her 1st RAD exam this morning at 10am. It's her "1st" because this time she will be graded by an overseas external examiner. We reached the school by 835am. By 915am, we were all ready to enter the studio for her assessment. Nevermind the results, most important is that she did her best and had enjoyed every moment of it! She will be promoted to Grade 1 after the exam.

** Jamie & her group rehearsing for their dance items while waiting for the 1st group to end.

How much change???

2010-04-16T12:44:00.000+08:00

Since the start of the year, I've been giving Jamie opportunity to buy food over recess on every Tuesday and Thursday and the rest of the weekdays, bringing packed food from home. She is coping with money with a new sense of learning yet couldn't fully understand the virtue of saving. What do I do then?? Well, first of all, I opened a saving account for her at POSB. Next papa brought her to choose a piggy bank that she can save her pocket money. And lastly, with the recommendation from L, I've managed to get this wonderful Money Sense board game for her to learn how to deal with money diligently. It's F-U-N!!

Heuristic Problem Sums

2010-04-15T13:28:00.005+08:00

Call me "kiasu or kiasee" mummy, anyway I'm not in the lest bothered for I know what is best for my children so as to prepare them well for the challenges ahead. Here, I started Jamie solving problem sums using model bars instead of writing out the equations and steps which I've been coaching her since late last year. She has little problems in solving these herself without drawing out the models but I think it's good that she understands and knows how to derives from these models so that come P3, she will have minimal hiccups in adapting these steps.

Yoohoo!!

2010-04-10T14:14:00.003+08:00

** Click PLAY to view the video.

An Overcomer Jamie

2010-04-10T12:58:00.001+08:00

I remembered Jamie started her 1st swimming lessons wif an instructor at my fren's condo some 1.5yrs ago, in Y2008 Oct. Back then, the instructor just let her be whenever she refused to try to blow bubbles or head down. It only lasted for about 3mths and she ceased learning there due to unforseen circumstances. And I continued her wif another coach around February last year and she's still wif this coach since then. But stopped swimming for another 3mths from Sept'09 due to recovering of kawasaki diease.

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So, in between she still didn't try hard to do head down or even jump into the pool etc. But the breakthrough came about some time this year when she suddenly "open" and tried it herself during every swimming lessons, slow but bit by bit. Perhaps gotta thank Jeremy too since he started swimming early this year and has been progressing faster than expected. Now she can even swim wif the kicking board wif head down, completely. Praise the Lord! What a breakthrough!!

Reading

2010-04-08T18:15:00.002+08:00

I rarely have time to read alone wif Jeremy. This evening, while I was free from Joshua, I quickly grabbed some phonics readers, sat him down and he read to me. I'm glad that I've made reading an enjoyable pastime for my children to cultivate. They will probably grow up to be an avid readers if we continue this reading habit together wif our children.

1st Porridge

2010-04-06T14:37:00.001+08:00

Yummy fish porridge!! Today shall mark the start of Josh's porridge journey till he is ready for rice (started semi solids abt 1-2wks ago).

I Can Feed Myself

2010-04-06T13:58:00.001+08:00

Surprisingly he can hold it so well even for the 1st time!

My Breastfeeding Journey

2010-04-04T17:25:00.000+08:00

It's been 8 months since I've started bfg Joshua and I am glad I've persisted right from the beginning. When will I stop then? Well, shall see how then.

Caterpillar

2010-04-02T17:09:00.003+08:00

This beautiful caterpillar that hanged from a tall tree instantly caught my eyes when I was rushing to the supermarket this evening. I supposed iIt was struggling to go back to the tree before it changes into a coccoon. Isn't it beautiful?

Morning Excursion @ West Coast Park

2010-04-02T14:00:00.001+08:00

Due to Papa's busy work commitments, he seldom have the time to go outing wif us. But today, I had managed to "squeeze" out some of his morning slot to go out for a short breakfast and outing with us together with Sandra's family. It was a good one though the weather was very humid towards noon.

Happy Birthday to ME!

2010-04-01T20:16:00.001+08:00

Yay I'm another year wiser.... do I ??? This year, being "cheapo" we had my celebration twice, yes not once, but twice, at Swenson! And I got my free firehouse ice cream twice of course!!

Kinderart Assessment

2010-03-31T16:03:00.005+08:00

It's the end of Term 1 and here's Kinderart assessment on Jeremy's arts enrichment wif the kindergarten. Also attached is one of his artwork he had brought home.

** double click to read teacher's comments.

Internet Connection DOWN

2010-03-31T00:21:00.001+08:00

Sickening, don't know what happened...couldn't log in since last weekends!! But finally its OK (thks papa :P) and I'm back online again, yea!

Happy Birthday, Amanda

2010-03-28T17:37:00.003+08:00

Jamie was invited to a "All gals" art n craft party at an Art shop at West Coast Plaza for 2hours. After dropping her off, I went for my own hi-tea at Fish & Co while taking a breathe from my 2 boys who were at home wif their daddy.

Head Down

2010-03-28T14:33:00.000+08:00

I am tired of waiting for the "big day" when Jamie finally can head down COMPLETELY but while waiting, I am very pleased that Jeremy is making steady progress to do head-down since 1 month ago (pix above was taken on 27th Feb when he did his 1st head down.)

Been Lazy

2010-03-27T12:22:00.000+08:00

I've been a little slackened for the past few days.... perhaps due to fatigue or long- term burnt out?? Anyway, gotta get back on track again and need to prepare Jamie for oral and comprehensive drilling soon (thanks to Levine for her "pre-warning) as her 1st SA1 is coming up pretty soon. Stress sia! And Jeremy has just started his 1st spelling in K1. So far so good as the school only started them in 3 letters phonetic words (eg fat, mat, cat, sat etc). I think I've too many things on my plate for our 3 kiddos and I still have to clear stuff from our storeroom and at the same time gotta finish up wif some DIY right brain materials for the kids...who says Money not Enough? I say, Time not Enough!!

Splashing Time @ 7.5mths

2010-03-26T12:48:00.001+08:00

Joshua has been enjoying water fun time every time he's being put into the swim tub. It's proven that babies who are exposed to early water experience benefit them tremendously and the obvious reasons are quoted as ..."fostering a growing sense of self-esteem, confidence and independence. As a child's ability to freely move through the water increases so does their sense of well-being." Read up more here.

Abacus Lesson

2010-03-25T17:25:00.002+08:00

Finally after 3 tough months of twice weekly lessons, Jeremy is getting better wif his abacus homework. He doesn't whin terribly, cry while doing work or taking his own sweet time (can be up to 2 hours for a mere 2 pages work) to complete his homwework. He is more cheerful and enjoys lesson now. See how happy he is ??

Colorful Organic Fruits

2010-03-25T12:45:00.000+08:00

Yummy!! These are for Josh! Remembered Jeremy took alot of organic fruits, cereals and grains when he was very young.

Improved Motor Skills

2010-03-25T12:07:00.002+08:00

After months of drilling, Jeremy has shown significant improvement. However chinese characters are more tough for him at this age for I remembered Jamie didn't write chinese words well at 4yo 3mths old.

Parent Volunteer #2

2010-03-24T18:03:00.004+08:00

The cycle is back again..this time for Jeremy. Yup, he will be going to P1 in two years time. So now I gotta apply as Parent Volunteer. Hate it! Sigh, but what to do??? Anyway this afternoon, I went to the school to submit my completed form. What's next?? Well, they will email me an electronic mail request to submit another more detailed form. Then lastly follow by a 1-to-1 interview around end May. Why so troublesome???

Hair Cut Again

2010-03-24T17:58:00.002+08:00

Don't know why boys tend to patronize barber so much more frequent than girls??

1st Day of the Week??

2010-03-23T12:15:00.001+08:00

Do you know what is the first day of the week?? See it yourself.... I thought its Sunday as many of us thought too but its not! Its "in us" for so long that Sunday is the "last" day of the week, a day of rest and relax. So its time we change our mindset!

1st Chocolate Bar

2010-03-22T18:30:00.000+08:00

This is Jeremy 1st taste of a chocolate bar shortly after 4yo. Can you find the gleam from his face???? **PS : He has put on some weight for the past 1-2mths prior losing weight again due to episodes of diarrhoea and tummyache.

Violin Enrichment

2010-03-22T11:31:00.002+08:00

After battling for some time, we have decided to enrol Jamie when she took back a letter from school. So today is her 1st lesson. This is her 1st formal practise wif musical instrument.

Missing In Action

2010-03-21T11:24:00.000+08:00

Why am I so busy?? Well, apart from the daily coaching of Jamie & Jeremy & their enrichments, I'm also tied up with Joshua whereby I need to do flash cards activities with him at least twice daily. Then came March holidays which made me even more busy !! But to the kids, they had enjoyed themselves very much except Jeremy on certain days having some tummy ache and diarrhea. He is fine now. And tomorrow school re-opens !! B-U-S-Y again!!

Joshua @ 6 Mois

2010-03-20T16:39:00.000+08:00

This is Joshua at Little Neuro Tree while waiting for his kor-kor.

Morning Work

2010-02-24T10:21:00.002+08:00

Both kids had their mental arithematic practices this morning after breakfast. According to their teacher, Jamie's foundation is very firm and her speed and accuracy is there. As for Jeremy, after into his 9th lessons, he is now able to do 3 single digit addition/subtraction eg (1+3-2), and the "friends" of 1,2,3,4 & 5 (eg 1 friend is 9, 2 friend is 8etc)

Power Failure

2010-02-24T09:50:00.003+08:00

I panickly went downstairs to dial the town council's number which stated at the lift lobby. And hurriedly brought all my EBM to my parents-in-law house to refrigerate. This is the 2nd time power tripped ever since we moved here 1yr 4mths ago. 1st time was due to a faulty iron and today?? The technician said it gotta do wif "downstairs" electricity ?? Whatever as long as the power is back...

1st Pumpkin Taste

2010-02-23T15:51:00.002+08:00

Decided to blend the freshly steamed butter nut pumpkin I've juz bought yday at ntuc. Wah! Am so pleased wif the smooth texture and of course the "not-so-sweet" for the little taste bud.

I Know My Name

2010-02-23T15:49:00.003+08:00

It's long awaiting indeed. But nevermind the slow milestone... he can write his name !!

Waking Up Early

2010-02-22T11:14:00.000+08:00

Joshua is usually the first to wake up before Jamie & Jeremy due to his early morning milk feed. And he is the first to greet his jie-jie & kor-kor too!!

I Can Sit!!

2010-02-19T17:00:00.002+08:00

It has never cross my mind that Joshua is already capable of sitting upright on his own till his "counterpart" did it during CNY visitation at our place, lol!!! So cute seeing him sitting by himself. So when did he started to sit ???

Year of Tiger

2010-02-14T09:31:00.000+08:00

Expecting more ang baos since I've 3 kids??? Hahhaa.... shall see how. Meanwhile, have a blessed lunar new year !! Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

Hands-On Sight Words

2010-02-13T16:56:00.000+08:00

DIY some cards for Jeremy. Been quite stacken lately but I'm coming back!!

Fisher Price Jumperoo

2010-02-13T16:27:00.000+08:00

After battling whether to get a preowned set or go ahead w 1 mth's rental, I've decided to rent instead. And the funny thing is, he doesn't like the music/sound at all and will cry shortly less than 5mins playing in it.

6 Months 7Days

2010-02-12T20:03:00.001+08:00

After whrestling for quite a while, I've decided to start Josh on cereal. He is taking it well so far. Hmm, soon the start of puree and semi solid food....

Cheers!

2010-02-12T19:28:00.000+08:00

See how happy CQ's mother ? I suppose this shows how much joy Joshua brings to them.... anyway, he is such a loveable, big eyes baby that melts people's heart.

HYPY Test

2010-02-10T19:43:00.002+08:00

Jamie took home her 1st test paper from school. Am very pleased wif her results although I think she should score full marks. Was penalised for "cao" (grass) as she wrote "chao" instead. Sayang!

6 Months Checkup & Immunisation

2010-02-10T17:24:00.000+08:00

Joshua now weighs at 8.4kg, 68.5cm tall and his head is the biggest among our 3 children, 46cm! And today he had 2 jabs...the usual 5-in-1 and the pneumoccocal 2nd jab. Ouch!!