Nathan in P2

My Nathan has grown in height, size and confidence! Didn't used to see him smiling in class .. now I can gather more of his photos for the blog! Great job son! 

Playtime

The littlest things

Planning for vacations has been such a difficult thought process! First of all, the travel can’t be during off peak Seasons as Natalie and. Nathan are both in school and it’s important that they go to school and not miss lessons. 

Secondly, dad’s health is unlikely to take Long flights well and it’s worrying to think that anything bestowed should happen there is little or no medical attention on board. Besides his non-citizenship status means that we have to get the travel visas in advance. Have asked him to get Malaysia and Bangkok, not sure if he has done it. 

Thirdly, kids still have to eat home cooked food. They loved the blandness and Super healthy ingredient! Nathanael is a sucker for salmon, tofu and rice! Refuse to try other food types without these staples. 

Fourthly, I am a worrier! I worry about natural disasters. The fact that I am.so I'll equipped if a Tsunami or earthquake or landslide was to happen! I also worry about expenditure! When we get there, what do we do, what's the itinerary that is kids friendly, how to move the brood. How to relax but yet stay vigilant! Alamak so many places cannot go now- Indo cause of volcanic eruption- Mimi was stranded 2 years ago due to volcanic eruption, Philippines/Phuket- Tsunami, Bangkok - flooding ; Hong Kong - protest about the extradition bill ...  not sure when it'll stop. Tokyo- earthquake.. alamak! How ? So go or don't go leh .. 

Don’t want to miss a thing

A song that is close to my heart! Babies - the lyrics fully reflect how mummy feels towards all of you!

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you baby
I don't want to miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Diane Warren

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Nats fights

Children have been fighting each day!  Tearing my hair out to discipline! Tried the fierce tiger management method. Didn’t quite work.. tried to be the coaxing parent.. always a struggle to get attention. It made them think that they have full jurisdiction over their plights! Haiz parenting is so tough! Getting them to do what is good for them takes so much patience! With the change in scoring system for Psle I suspect it makes it even harder for kids to get a good score and only the best gets to enter a good school.. how? I am feeling the heat but the kids are so laid back! They don’t seem to have any idea about what lies ahead and yet they want to make decisions at age 4, 8 and 10? 

So tough being a working mum! Easier working than being a mum to be honest but satisfaction purely in the job is never there. With the kids, they are a different level of satisfaction.. it’s purpose and drive! 

Embarrassing moment - Natalie

In term 2 of primary 1, I received a call from NanChiau Primary School. I was informed that natalie pooped in the hall during national anthem. She ran to the teacher to inform her that she had to rush to the toilet. The poop landed in her underwear and was dropping out. She took the plastic bag from her schoolbag before running to the toilet. While at the toilet, she settled herself and dumped her soiled underwear into the plastic and send it to the admin office. She made a conscious decision not to head back to class or the hall to avoid any form of embarrassment. 

The package was delivered by hand to auntie Lina. She washed her underwear, cleaned her up  and gave her a disposable underwear. 

Unfortunately, it happened again. 

During PAL, Natalie had another tummy ache. She was do engrossed with her work that she didn't realised she pooped again. This time it fell to the ground as the disposable underwear was inadequate in holding extra weight. The class    exclaimed to the teacher "Natalie pooped on the floor." Until then, she realised that she pooped yet again. She laughed and rushed to the general office. Looking for auntie Lina again. 

This round, she pooped on her shoes and skirt as well. The decision now is to send her home. She gave her a pair of adult sized slippers which Natalie used and waddled to the toilet. Natalie was cleared and given a spare skirt. She called me and I activated Gong Gong to bring her home. 

Gong Gong, Nathanel and Mimi went to pick her up. Natalie  was so relieved to see them. 

Moral of the story:-

Do not go to school when you feel unwell. Diarrhea is rely hard to hold back. 

Good thing is Natalie bounced back and can still laugh at herself. Toda6 she related the experience to Nathan and Nathanael. I am so amazed by her candidness and resilience.

Little chats

My neighbour recently complained about the toilet ceiling seepage and Nathanael witnessed the inspection conducted by a personnel from HDB. This was what he shared with his brother:-

Nathanael: Gok Gok, today the government came. Our neighbors downstairs complained.

Nathan: Oh what did they complain?

Nathanael: They say you always play basketball lor. So they complain to the government. Must only play at the playground (he didn't know how to say court)

Nathan: oh.. (from then on Nathan has kept his basketball aside.) 

A daily affair! Waiting for bus rides!

Loved the waiting time with kids! Managed to pray for their health and safety and did a fair bit of catch on school life concurrently! I missed them even at work! Gong gong has always been this integral support structure that is so consistent that even me as a mum failed in comparison! He will wake up every day at 5:00am and travel to my home to wake the helper and us up so that we don’t miss the schedule! What discipline! Really appreciate all that he has done for the family! Never met anyone more reliable and responsible than our dearest gong gong! My dearest dad! Wish you health papa! 

Trip with the kids and grandparents to KL