The decision to leave was a tough one, but went ahead anyway... With determination, I finally thrown in the towel. Didn't want to continue w thiS kind of lifestyle anymore. Reach home late, no time for nat, and have a million and one work requiring my equal amt of attention! It was ridiculous, and as a new mum with an energetic and cute toddler whom I really just want to spend time w, am no longer bothered about where I want to be in my career. After all I just want to be the best mummy and the thought itself is already so satisfying!
The resignation - when I thought the most difficult stage was over, explaining decisions.. Think and rethink option .. Overcoming fear of the unknown and moving out feom a firm that I grew up in. Come to think about it . I went through liFe's greatest milestones in that firm. . Marriage and child bearing. Will miSs my demanding clients and colleagus who have treated me with kindnesS and challenges to keep me gainfully employed. I muSt say it was a relieve to finally call it quits and move on to something better.
Anyway back to post resignation, here comes the handover. As both work on different wavelength, communication in itself seems difficult. On one hand I wanted to provide her with all the info, nuances etc. But it frustrates me when she can't remember a single thing that I say! Eg walked org chart and she can't rememBer what the abbreviation meant the next day! Irritates the hell out of me when we spent so much time running through an issue and she still could forget or didn't pay attention .. However I must say process wise she does have her strengths.
Saying goodbye - this was the hardest! And most emotionally intense! Went round saying bye and getting hugs from people u know so well and saw them grow! The sadness was unbearable odf not For the final handoverS that took the distractions away I may have cried a thousand rivers.. Ok a bit of exaggeration "). Left the building at 8iSh -my last and final overtime for the firm of 6 yrs!
Post departure- My Phone kept ranging on the first week as she didn't remove the diversion after multiple reminders. So I Felt like an operator for a bit and totally ignored all calls from office after a while. . ( I thought those were genuinely mine! People who missed me or needed urgent help... But it turned out to be all divertd calls!)
Definitely missed the friendly staff and lovely colleagues . . But based on how things are looking at home .. It was not a wrong decision. Chris may say it's totally right! As he no longer need to wait long hours along the tiny difficult to park lane as he fears the ever so frequent traffic patrols. Instead he gets picked up by me and still manage to reach home efore 7 pm each day!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
First Road Trip - Malacca
Was contemplating a road trip since 1 month ago and finally decided to take on the challenge over the last weekend.
The pre-trip preparation took at least 3 hours and majority of the packing was for Natalie. You can't imagine the amount of items we had to pack just for her.. from clothes, shoes, hat, diapers, moisturisers, anti mosquito repellents, medicine, towel ... to milk, canned baby food, water bottles, milk bottles, kettle, snacks, toys etc. It was insane trying to pack everything in 1 bag. Most importantly I did not forget her potty! Grandma teased us for bringing it along, but this definitely is a must take since Natalie is slowly able to tell us when she needs to take a leak/poo, and the potty certainly came in handy! Not forgetting her stroller! Fortunately Daddy's car has a huge boot space, we miraculously squeezed all 6 bags & 11 kg stroller into the boot! Obviously little was packed for daddy, mummy , Grandmama and grand papa so we could maximise space for her essentials!
Anyway, last I was in Malacca was probably primary 3/4. Malacca gave me such a strong impression.. Portuguese architect, peranakan food and hainanese chicken rice.. I was so looking forward to the good food! But it seems that the reports have created more hype than reality.. I had forgotten how tiny the hainanese rice balls were and perhaps it was past the usual dinner time.. rice served weren't piping hot like I remembered and the chicken didn't taste as good though we were all super hungry. Fortunately we ordered beansprouts with the mains so veges made up for the shortfall.
Shopping wise.. we ended up at tescos shopping for dry stores and fruits. I must say the fruits are super cheap.. dates ( Chris' fav) selling at discounted rate for shoppers stocking up for Ramadan was such a steal! Would recommend as must buy if you visit Malaysia in Aug. Petrol was super cheap! To the extent that kiosk attendants were seen wasting petrol, they would pump beyond the brim in order to round up the cost to the nearest dollar. This would never happen in Singapore which only see cost spikes most times. Drivers gets excited over insignificant discount of 5 cents which comes after a minimum 30 minute queue to stretch the dollar on motoring costs!!
Overall, we definitely enjoyed the first road trip.. cause Natalie has been super cooperative ! She didn't complain nor struggle to get out of her car seat for hours and without falling asleep! Never knew this side of her if we were to stay at home.. such a wonderful and easy to manage child.. all the trouble of packing is worth it !
The pre-trip preparation took at least 3 hours and majority of the packing was for Natalie. You can't imagine the amount of items we had to pack just for her.. from clothes, shoes, hat, diapers, moisturisers, anti mosquito repellents, medicine, towel ... to milk, canned baby food, water bottles, milk bottles, kettle, snacks, toys etc. It was insane trying to pack everything in 1 bag. Most importantly I did not forget her potty! Grandma teased us for bringing it along, but this definitely is a must take since Natalie is slowly able to tell us when she needs to take a leak/poo, and the potty certainly came in handy! Not forgetting her stroller! Fortunately Daddy's car has a huge boot space, we miraculously squeezed all 6 bags & 11 kg stroller into the boot! Obviously little was packed for daddy, mummy , Grandmama and grand papa so we could maximise space for her essentials!
Anyway, last I was in Malacca was probably primary 3/4. Malacca gave me such a strong impression.. Portuguese architect, peranakan food and hainanese chicken rice.. I was so looking forward to the good food! But it seems that the reports have created more hype than reality.. I had forgotten how tiny the hainanese rice balls were and perhaps it was past the usual dinner time.. rice served weren't piping hot like I remembered and the chicken didn't taste as good though we were all super hungry. Fortunately we ordered beansprouts with the mains so veges made up for the shortfall.
Shopping wise.. we ended up at tescos shopping for dry stores and fruits. I must say the fruits are super cheap.. dates ( Chris' fav) selling at discounted rate for shoppers stocking up for Ramadan was such a steal! Would recommend as must buy if you visit Malaysia in Aug. Petrol was super cheap! To the extent that kiosk attendants were seen wasting petrol, they would pump beyond the brim in order to round up the cost to the nearest dollar. This would never happen in Singapore which only see cost spikes most times. Drivers gets excited over insignificant discount of 5 cents which comes after a minimum 30 minute queue to stretch the dollar on motoring costs!!
Overall, we definitely enjoyed the first road trip.. cause Natalie has been super cooperative ! She didn't complain nor struggle to get out of her car seat for hours and without falling asleep! Never knew this side of her if we were to stay at home.. such a wonderful and easy to manage child.. all the trouble of packing is worth it !
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Growth Series: Talk, read, music
Baby gibberish =)
The reader
The musician in the making..The drummer/ rock and roll dancer
The reader
Growing up series ..
Earlier series of her doing various activities. This was videoed when Nat was about 11 months old.
Monday, July 5, 2010
An Action baby
Brought Nat to the mall over the weekends. She was totally in her own little world as soon as she slips herself off our hands. She went around the mall smiling and touching majority of the items on display. Simply refusing to hold our hands and insist on going her own way. At the height of my kneecap, I was so afraid that she would be knocked down by passerbys who are oblivious of her existence.
She didn't care. No sign of fear. Dashed through open pavements to get to another aisle where a new and interesting object welcomed her on the other end. Simply absorbed into the world around her!
To the extent even when daddy and mummy went into hiding, she didn't panic at all.. Went along happily on her own in between aisles of clothes. She fell, but picked herself up.. mummy and daddy tried stalking her for a good 10 minutes...finally appearing in front of her.. she couldn't even be bothered. Mummy grabbed her and she struggeled with all her might, wanting to return to the ground again where she gets the utmost pleasure of independent roaming.
Am exploring the use of children leash..initially thought it to be cruel whenever I see parents use them on their children.. but we may have to reserve this as option else how are we to restrain this assertive little one?
She didn't care. No sign of fear. Dashed through open pavements to get to another aisle where a new and interesting object welcomed her on the other end. Simply absorbed into the world around her!
To the extent even when daddy and mummy went into hiding, she didn't panic at all.. Went along happily on her own in between aisles of clothes. She fell, but picked herself up.. mummy and daddy tried stalking her for a good 10 minutes...finally appearing in front of her.. she couldn't even be bothered. Mummy grabbed her and she struggeled with all her might, wanting to return to the ground again where she gets the utmost pleasure of independent roaming.
Am exploring the use of children leash..initially thought it to be cruel whenever I see parents use them on their children.. but we may have to reserve this as option else how are we to restrain this assertive little one?
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