Another day at ExplorerKids

We were back at ExploreKids again due to 'high demand'.
This time, the girls were so 'brave' and they requested to slide down themselves! Eddaddy said he could hear mummy's screams all the way. keke.

The girls produly showing off their passess...

Melody enjoying herself at the ball pool

even Natalie is crawling away, exploring on her own self...mummy had to 'catch' her before some kids ran over her...

It was tiring for the adults but endless fun for the girls.

Parenting thoughts

Sometimes wonder if i had been a good mummy, if i had taken care well enough or not, if i could have done better, alot of 'ifs'. Till I came across this article which i find it very meaningful and it really served like a checklist that Yes! i have been unconsiously doing all that (most of the time, in most areas) already, at the same time, it helps me put to perspective that i could continue and do more for my children.

(1) Bonding - a healthy stable and attached relationship with an adult.
(2) Time together - Filling up their love tank daily.
(3) Physical touch - child need physical touch the most when they are least lovable. (i guess i am kind of guilty in this area especially when Tiffy display undesirable actions and behaviour)
(4) Encouragement - child who grow up in an environment of encouragement develops confidence and courage to face difficulties
(5) Boundaries - clear & consistent boundaries to develop feelings of protection and security (i need to firm up on this area as well)
(6) Emotional Availability - connect with them and sharing their emotions.

Little things that make me smile

caught this and it was super duper funny lor..reminds me of slam dunk comic.

A day at eXplorerkid

Brought the girls to back Kids Explorer yet again. yohoo! ehhem, Tiffany corrected me that the name of the place should be eXplorerkid and not Kids Explorer. keke The girls hit the ball pool again. This area is for meant for toddlers, so Melody literally jumped into the pool. Hmmm, this other ball pool is slightly bigger....with colorful lightings illuminating the transparent balls.This time Melody dared to step into the pool! I remembered the last time we came, she had refused to go in. keke...

The girls at the Mega Play area...Natalie was not smiling cos she was still not feeling very well... The girls met their mentor playmate...by the name of Faith, 7 years old girl. She guided the girls along the giant maze and i think they really enjoyed each other company while i jus sit back relax and watch them running around the playground. See the big jie jie holding Melody's hand along...and Melody just followed her without waiting for me! And Melody trusted and willingly slided down with Faith.
and big jie jie brought Tiffy to the tunnel slide. After much hesitation and screams, Tiffany finally slide down the tunnel with our helper in tow. Overheard that the big jie jie gave our helper a big push and down they came! heehee After rounds of slides, climbing and screaming, Tiffany sadly bid goodbye to the big jie jie.

Fever Subsided

Finally, the fever in Natalie is gone. It had been trying for the past few days. I had to wake up in the middle of the night to feed her medicine. She had been feverish and not been drinking milk and food intake was minimal. She had lost a good deal of weight. Will try to help her put back on when she is feeling better. Today, she is still not drinking milk probably due to her block nose bah...

Its no wonder that we parents are the most worried when our children are not in good health.

High Fever

It was just last night that I decided to slip down to the mattress to sleep with Natalie. And was just fortunate that i did so becos she suddenly had fever at about 4.30am. Had i not sleep with her, i wouldnt be able to give her medicine in time.

The fever subsided a bit and was up again by the morning when the medicine effect wore off. The temperature climbed to 39.6degrees. Gosh, *panick again*, rushed her to A&E. It seemed that all the girls had to go A&E once in their childhood life. Anyway, the doctor checked and did not dignose any serious problem. So sent us home and continue with the medication that i was already giving her *faintz*.

24 hours, i am lacking of sleep and arms are aching from having to carry her soothing her and sponging her. But thank God that her fever seemed to be under control. Just gave her fever medicine cos she woke up whinning again.

Weird conversation

Tiffany : Mama, how come I must come out first, then Melody and then Natalie?
Mummy : mmmm
Tiffany : Why not, put me back and then i come out last?
Mummy : Huh? Why do you wan to be the last?
Tiffany : Then i can cry more lor...

"Handy Manny"

Think Melody has been watching too much PLayhouse Disney - Handy Manny. While she was scribbling on paper...the next moment, she stuck the pen behind her ear just like the character Handy Manny!

Natalie at 8months

Natalie is 8 months now!

• she is able to push herself to sitting position...
• drooling alot (more than her sisters), we described her drools as raining. There was once when we were in a lift and Tiffy and me were 'rained' in her drools.. keke
• can wave bye bye!
• still weighing like a feather...
• manouvering the walker like a pro
• trying to push to a stand against the sofa/pillows

http://mypreciousbabes.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-7-month-natalie.html

Performance at School's Assembly

Today, I sent Tiffany to school. And as usual, i loved to see her at assembly cos they will sing school songs and bible songs before going back to classes. When they sing bible songs, it always reminds me of the days when i attended Sunday school classes. And it seemed that the exhaltations and praises gave me renewed strength hmm is it God reaching out to me....

Ok, I had a pleasant surprise when teacher called upon her class Faith A, for a performance! Apparently, they had been rehearsing but was tad disappointed that the teachers did not inform about the performance so that i can get my camera my video and watever ready. But luckily, eddaddy had one camera on hand *yippee*

the performance...

a short clip...

Lights Camera Action!

Love to hear Melody sing...lalalalala

Jacob Ballas Outing

Brought the children out to Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, and its the first time (in a very long time) that we all went out full force and without a maid. And we made it! The only 'trouble' was that our darling girl kept wanting to visit loo and i have to be the stand-in maid. *faintz*

It was a super sunny day. The sun showed no mercy on us. The heat was terrible when we were touring the garden. And we 'chop chop' finished the tour and we share an ice cream at the Kids Cafe near the entrance.

Ooops caught on the camera, all of us dozed off on our way back home..

Melody 2nd day of Playgroup

Well..all went well yesterday. But she cried when i left her. I can hear her cries from outside the door. However, she sang Happy Birthday song and baa baa black sheep in the afternoon with her sister, does that show that she likes gg to playgroup? hmmm...

This morning, when we tried to don her uniform, she said 'don wan teacher', 'don wan to go 豆豆班' *faintz*... we had to coax her before she agreed to wear her uniform. And when we reached the class, she clanged to me like a panda bear! haa..the teacher had to pry her from me.. no matter how 不舍得, i had to learn to let go so that she would get used to being in the classroom without me. So i went home to wait for her instead of waiting outside the class like yesterday. Time to fetch her...

Melody's First Day of Playgroup

Dear Melody has been anticipating for her 豆豆班since January. Had signed her up for 豆豆班with the intention of keeping her occupied for 2hours daily and finally found Tots House who has vacancy and able to accept her.

She was very excited and have been talking about it and 'informing' everyone she knows. ;P See her excited face even when though i 'digged' her out of the cosy bed this morning.

My 7 month Natalie

My little girl is 7months old already. How time flies. It has been 2 months since I went back to work. Little babies literally transforms like a butterfly. Initially, what they can do is just to sleep and drink milk...now 7 months already..she can do so much more.

• can crawl backwards (very fast)
• can crawl forward (but needs some motivator eg. a book)
• started her semi solid food
• smiles her toothly smile, she has 2 bottom teeth appearing in her gums
• she is learning to express her emotions like when i walked away, she cry..when she is jealous that i carry her sisters, she also cry ;p
• laugh very loudly when tickled

It's Baking Time

Today, we baked a batch of mini cupcakes and a super big one as Tiffy named it. Hmm,why the super big one? Bcos too tired to bake so jus pour all of balance mixture into a 8" cake pan heehee...Tiffy helped with the icing on the mini ones, but the icing paste doesnt seem to be thick enough and harden..hmm..anyway we did all that when Melody was sound asleep so we had one less hand to shoo away keke...and i tink its a great bonding activity.

Fun at KidsExplorer

This is the first time we went to KidsExplorer at NTUC Downtown East. Since 奶奶 and 爷爷 went to Genting for holidays, I took leave to baby sit the gers. So we took the gers here for some fun. Tiffany and Melody enjoyed themselves (and i seriously tink that our maid oso enjoyed herself!) and Natalie stuck to me like 'ko yeok' ie. plaster. Haa i tried to leave her on the ground for some pic taking, she cried like a lost sheep. And, i tink memory is failing me after 3 children, i brought the camera without its battery! Sobsob...heng still have an iphone to stand in.

kiddy ball play area...melody loves it!

ball play area..Tiffany prefers this...

Little Nat's sulky face when left on the ground...

little Nat Nat sitting on a 'car' at toddler play area

train ride at downtown east...

cadbury ferris wheel...which cost a bomb..Tiffy said to ride again, and i jus said 'well, ok i will tink abt it..' heehee

Natalie..sitting...teething...

Little Nat Nat (as mummy called her) is sitting upright without support. *hooray for her!* And when she bit my finger, i can feel a sharp lower teeth cutting thru her gum, its no wonder she is a Queen of Drool...

looking like an ang moh with her fake brown curly hair...keke...cny new hairdo mah...

Young Parents Feb 2010

Natalie is selected and featured on Young Parents Feb 2010 issue! *hmmm when did mummy sent in the photo...probably in Nov wor...cant recall..BUT will definitely safekeep this issue and under lock and key. tsk tsk ;P

CNY Dinner at Teck Ghee

This tiger year, 婆婆 bought a table as per last year. However, this year we had 爷爷, 奶奶, uncle and auntie joined us.

A sleepy Melody and 奶奶...

mummy and the gers...

PM Lee Hsien Loong and Natalie and 婆婆...
婆婆 trying to let Natalie have a taste of our yummy food...

our family with MP Seng Han Tong...