Natasha says she has a joke to share.
There is a girl who tells everyone that her mother is good at swimming.
There is another girl (who thinks that girl before is boasting) says her mother's good at raising, raising the family.
Me thinks: woah.. Natasha at P2 can come up with - raising the family.
Nathan says, breaking my thoughts : Mommy, you are good at racing (I think raising = proud of myself). Race us to wake up, race us to eat our breakfast, race us to go to school, race us to finish our homework...
har har.. funniest joke so far.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Holiday and simple fun
This year's holiday has no big bang, it's road trip to Malaysia again. To Sunway Lagoon and Malacca. It was such a fun trip despite it's simplicity.
The rides at amusement park were so good - we did the colorado splash, 360 degree viking ride, roller coaster, the wave pool, the tunnel slides, the "F1" slide. Hubby and I were like on honeymoon since the kids had their own friends to get around with. With occasional times to play foster parents to our friend's 3 yo and 1 yo.
Ice skating was the ultimate - bring your gears (gloves and socks) and pay RM13 to have the whole day at the skating ring! We got to witness some nice filming of ice-hockey game - totally cool. I think Natasha has some good chance to get on to get good skating skills much faster than her brother.
Food wise, we finally tasted the REAL authentic Ampang Yong Tau Fu, the kids tasted and saw chicken rice balls whilst we enjoyed the assam fish head. Sedap!
When we came home, a gecko also wanted a free ride to sg.
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We finally house a nice cage at abt S$20 and adopted some 2 weekold hammies. Welcome babies..
Seasons change, city change
Some back dated and random Oct posts...
We didn't put any effort to do anything for Nathan's birthday which fell promptly in between final school examinations. On the actual day, I thought of getting him a small cake so that we will just do a quick tiny birthday celebration. And the dad actually bought the large cake from NYDC that costs $70 ... and we ate till we bloat like puffer fish.
This boy was jovial about having such a simple fare, he commented that he would have a 'normal' birthday next year since PSLE is early Oct. I wonder what he wished for before blowing out the candles - for good results? haha.
I like this family picture taken :DOn the last day of their exams, we couldn't wait to treat ourselves a nice dinner. All of stamina must have been lost through the studying so by 10pm, we were super beat and wished we were home. So after a 10mins stroll at the marina bay area, we headed home.
The next day, I saw news on the urban reservoir's opening. Fwah, with these development building around us, the sg of the 80s will soon fast disappear.
Star of wonder, star of night, star of royal beauty bright... what is the next few big changes?
God's grace
Hubby is safe for the time being. The list of those who took the package and ask to leave is done.
Out of his previous team of 5, he's the only one left. He will know the new structure in the next few days.
Thank God and I pray that His grace continues ...
Out of his previous team of 5, he's the only one left. He will know the new structure in the next few days.
Thank God and I pray that His grace continues ...
Today...
Hubby went back to work today after his 2 weeks compliance leave. His boss took the package and her last day was yesterday - no handover, no goodbye. His good friend will be having his last day today. A few he talked worked closely with is already gone. Boy, what a horrendous feeling to see things collasping around you.
The exercise will carry out till this friday. He may or may not be on the list. We can only trust God for his coverage. In times like this, we can only be as steadfast in our faith and positive looking as we can be.
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On a lighter note, he shared with me what transpired between his girl and him when he fetched her to school for her Guzheng class yesterday. Apparently, my girl doesn't aspire to be like me when it comes to spending. In her words - if the thing mommy fancy is good and cheap, she'd buy. But it's very good and nice but expensive, she won't even consider.
This came up as they spoke about shopping money and she remembered shopping with me recently and I tried a dress which she commented that it was very pretty. The tag was $80 so I put it back to the rack but bought a purple tulip skirt for $28 instead. She could not comprehend why I didn't buy the pretty dress. I told her that it was not really value for money since the price tag I had in mind for that dress is $50-60, by that I factored the skirt I bought is 28 and for a dress that covers my top and bottom should be around the same too. She still didn't quite get it so I let it be.
Her daddy asks if she would get that dress if she were me and she says : if you allow me, yes.
She either loved that dress I don that price should not be the determining factor or she does not really understand value for money concept.
I am glad that my kids are well provided for, so money is not a consequence.
The exercise will carry out till this friday. He may or may not be on the list. We can only trust God for his coverage. In times like this, we can only be as steadfast in our faith and positive looking as we can be.
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On a lighter note, he shared with me what transpired between his girl and him when he fetched her to school for her Guzheng class yesterday. Apparently, my girl doesn't aspire to be like me when it comes to spending. In her words - if the thing mommy fancy is good and cheap, she'd buy. But it's very good and nice but expensive, she won't even consider.
This came up as they spoke about shopping money and she remembered shopping with me recently and I tried a dress which she commented that it was very pretty. The tag was $80 so I put it back to the rack but bought a purple tulip skirt for $28 instead. She could not comprehend why I didn't buy the pretty dress. I told her that it was not really value for money since the price tag I had in mind for that dress is $50-60, by that I factored the skirt I bought is 28 and for a dress that covers my top and bottom should be around the same too. She still didn't quite get it so I let it be.
Her daddy asks if she would get that dress if she were me and she says : if you allow me, yes.
She either loved that dress I don that price should not be the determining factor or she does not really understand value for money concept.
I am glad that my kids are well provided for, so money is not a consequence.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
the wonderful ...
Every year, he will need to go on compliance 2 weeks leave. Last year, it was used on the USA's trip with me.
This year, since I'm in a new job (=no chance to take leave), he took this time to take care of the miscellenous stuff around the house.
He had:
- repaired the ailing shoe rack.
- called the plumber to get our bathroom's choke cleared.
- bought the children's 2009 school books and wrapped them.
- did some chinese lesson for Nathan.
- did interesting lunch for kids.
- brought the kids to the library.
- set up Christmas tree.
- cleared the storeroom while looking for my recycled bags my ex-maid hid.
- clear his own mails (massive)
- fetch me to and fro work - breakfast if possible.
- bought the kids out to swim.
- helped another bible study friend facilitate one of the lesson.
This is despite the many news about his company's share is dropping like crazy and talk of retrenchment is thick in the air.
I love this man.
This year, since I'm in a new job (=no chance to take leave), he took this time to take care of the miscellenous stuff around the house.
He had:
- repaired the ailing shoe rack.
- called the plumber to get our bathroom's choke cleared.
- bought the children's 2009 school books and wrapped them.
- did some chinese lesson for Nathan.
- did interesting lunch for kids.
- brought the kids to the library.
- set up Christmas tree.
- cleared the storeroom while looking for my recycled bags my ex-maid hid.
- clear his own mails (massive)
- fetch me to and fro work - breakfast if possible.
- bought the kids out to swim.
- helped another bible study friend facilitate one of the lesson.
This is despite the many news about his company's share is dropping like crazy and talk of retrenchment is thick in the air.
I love this man.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Pre-Exam fun
The adventure started even before we reached the park, we almost entered Jurong Island. duh.. we enjoyed ourselves despite the scale of the place. I think we don't mind going again :)
Before the JBP adventure. We supported Nathan's piano teacher who was part of the NAFA orchestra team at the Botanics. So the kids poses with the statue which was presented by the overseas delegates.
Amazing love
I've been too busy. With things to do, to be done and plan to do. But I want to thank God the many things he's blessing and had blessed.
A couple of months ago, J and J asked for prayers for their little nephew, Jovan. He's a 4 year-old with liver cancer, 4th stage. That is about the most terminating stage. I cringe when I listen on - on his treatment and hospital stay.
Now, this is not the first time I hear sickness that needed prayer, needed God's merciful intervention. In the past, I've always prayed for hope, hope that the sickness will be healed and that it's His will be done and that people around the sick will know about Him.
I've underestimated God's divine grace and power.
Seriously. I lack pure faith.
One day, a week after praying for Jovan. I was praying silently during my train ride home. I felt a gut of passion crept up my throat like a cry lump. Then, I told God that I am tired of seeing prayers to get well "unhear". I want to see His work be done. I wanted to press ahead in my relationship with Him and thus, I want to see Jovan healed.
I knew that healing had taken place when I stepped out of that train that day. somehow.
Last Saturday, during our bible study gathering. J shared that Jovan's condition has improved tremendously and he is checking out of the hospital! Praise God! Amazing God, Amazing love, Amazing grace.
The kids has done fairly well for their school exams.
Their results:
Nathan at P5: English - 87, Chinese - 77, Math - 95, Science - 79 (avg 85)
Natasha at P2: English - 92, Chinese - 99, Math - 99 (avg 97)
I usually dislike watching 心晴大动员, for the fact that I want to avoid seeing hypocrites. But last night's episode moved me. It demonstrated amazing love from the family, it shows how much love we have for our fellow human kind. It taught me yet another lesson on God's Amazing mercy each and everyday on my family and I.
I am bursting to sing this chorus:
Amazing love, how can it be
that You my King would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honour You
In all I do, I honour You
A couple of months ago, J and J asked for prayers for their little nephew, Jovan. He's a 4 year-old with liver cancer, 4th stage. That is about the most terminating stage. I cringe when I listen on - on his treatment and hospital stay.
Now, this is not the first time I hear sickness that needed prayer, needed God's merciful intervention. In the past, I've always prayed for hope, hope that the sickness will be healed and that it's His will be done and that people around the sick will know about Him.
I've underestimated God's divine grace and power.
Seriously. I lack pure faith.
One day, a week after praying for Jovan. I was praying silently during my train ride home. I felt a gut of passion crept up my throat like a cry lump. Then, I told God that I am tired of seeing prayers to get well "unhear". I want to see His work be done. I wanted to press ahead in my relationship with Him and thus, I want to see Jovan healed.
I knew that healing had taken place when I stepped out of that train that day. somehow.
Last Saturday, during our bible study gathering. J shared that Jovan's condition has improved tremendously and he is checking out of the hospital! Praise God! Amazing God, Amazing love, Amazing grace.
The kids has done fairly well for their school exams.
Their results:
Nathan at P5: English - 87, Chinese - 77, Math - 95, Science - 79 (avg 85)
Natasha at P2: English - 92, Chinese - 99, Math - 99 (avg 97)
I usually dislike watching 心晴大动员, for the fact that I want to avoid seeing hypocrites. But last night's episode moved me. It demonstrated amazing love from the family, it shows how much love we have for our fellow human kind. It taught me yet another lesson on God's Amazing mercy each and everyday on my family and I.
I am bursting to sing this chorus:
Amazing love, how can it be
that You my King would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honour You
In all I do, I honour You
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