Zann's Snippets

Moved...

2007-12-27T11:54:00.000+08:00

This blog has officially shifted.

That uniform...

2007-12-26T11:26:00.000+08:00

After so many days of 'school holidays',
finally can go to school today.

Zann was feeling so happy.

It was her first time wearing the uniform too.

Ho...ho...ho

2007-12-25T23:34:00.000+08:00

Zann was having fun at the first kiddy ride.
In fact, she had the ride twice. I guessed it was the thrill
of the car moving up and down.
Even until the music has stopped,
she still didn't want to step out of the car.

Does this prove that my girl has bear phobia ?
She cried after she saw the smiling bear. Hmm...

See how happy she was..whenever there's food.
Actually, who doesn't?

This mini cooper costs only $19.90. It's cute though.
The sales assistant was helpful to show Zann how to play.

I wanted to buy...but she's too young for this.

Merry Christmas !!

2007-12-24T21:53:00.000+08:00

For this festive holiday season,
here's wishing everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Hopefully everyone will have a wonderful year ahead,
and every wishes will come true....

Winter Solstice Festival

2007-12-22T21:23:00.000+08:00

Today is winter solstice festival meaning we had 'tang yuan'.
Eating these glutinous rice balls also means that
we are one year older.

This year's a bit different.
Cos Zann will be getting her first try. And I thought she
would love to eat them especially with the sugar syrup.

But in the end, she spitted out.

My girl doesnt like to eat tang yuan ar...

Hmm...never mind. Shall try again next year.

Can you feel the x'mas mood...?

2007-12-19T23:09:00.000+08:00

I was wondering how different can Zann be
now that she is two years old.

Hmm...more hyperactive, I guessed.

She was trying to open the door to doctor's room.

Nurse: Eh..girl, cannot open the door. Wait Auntie 打屁股...

At the clinic yesterday, she was running around and around,
screaming and laughing away. Arh...oblivious to my disapproved look.

I had to bribe her with kaya toast before she quieten down.

After the check-up, we had a little window shopping in town.

Spending a good amount of time trying the toy bike.

Enjoying sipping away her favourite water-melon juice.

ABC Music and Me

2007-12-18T08:47:00.000+08:00

The last time when Teacher Cindy told me that Zann
always participate enthusiastically in the music class,

I wasn't surprised.

Even at home, she was always jumping and clapping
whenever I played the children's songs.

I have enrolled her in the 4 weeks music-enrichment program.

It's called ABC Music & Me created by Kindermusik.

Suitable for 2-6 years old.

It comes with home materials which means I can participate
with Zann within home environment as well.

The class is starting next year.

It's not about being kiasu.
I was hoping the program will helps to enhance her creativity.

And, not forgetting it's where her interest lies as well.

Chopsticks or fork?

2007-12-17T19:45:00.000+08:00

I had lunch appointment with Jaime today.

J: I think the way you used chopsticks wrong lei.

Me: Hur...aiyo..never mind lah. The food reached my mouth can liao.

And I was about to use it to poke the fishball into my mouth.

I heard that the correct way should be held in the parallel direction.
Seriously, I wasn't bothered with the way I used.

Given a choice, I would prefer fork instead.

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On my way back, I bought three lovely cupcakes
of three different flavours.

The strawberry, mango and the raspberry...Yummy

Too...dae

2007-12-16T22:45:00.000+08:00

*cough*

I haven't recovered.
Even though there are some food I need to avoid for now,

but I am dreaming and craving away for food.

Looking at the menu, I couldnt decide what to eat.
So I tried the vegetarian ramen.

No choice.

Shopped for awhile.
Bought some new clothes for Zann.
Went back home after that.

Birthday Update

2007-12-13T21:44:00.000+08:00

Zann's birthday celebration was at Downtown East.
I would like to say a big thanks to all the friends
who were able to make it on that day.
Plus, it was a working day to a lot of people.

And yes, not forgetting that Jane and Elaiine
with their precious were the first to arrive.

Aren't they adorable?

The table were loaded with food for the BBQ. Yummie stuffs
like spicy stingray and the mashed potato were my favourite.
But I didn't manage eat it. Sigh...

I was so pai say too. Arh cos some of the food I bbq were burnt.

The birthday cake we chosen for Zann was decorated with
Snow white and the seven dwarfs. She actually wanted to
eat the Snow White, but I didn't give it to her.
I was so afraid the chocolate-filled candy might be too heaty.

Zann has dozed off just before we decided it was time to cut the cake.
Some of the guests including Mrs Ong were eager to see her.
But the birthday girl was in slumberland.

Seeing her sleeping so soundly, I couldnt bear to wake her up.
Afterall, she was asleep less than an hour.

She looked kinda of blur when we were about to cut the cake.

It was like she wasn't aware what was happening except
that there was a huge crowd in front of her.

Uncle Jeff and her girlfriend has helped us alot
in preparing the charcoal and starting the fire.

The blur me even forgot to take photo with
my good friend, Eileen. And I didn't manage to talk to
Yizhong and the rest too.

The presents were secondary.
It's the thought that counts.

But still, I would like to say thanks to all who came
and making this an enjoyable and memorable day for Zann.

Happy 24 months old

2007-12-12T00:19:00.000+08:00

Zann is now a cavekid.

curious
attention increased
very busy
enjoy pleasing adults
keen in learning new things
Interested in surrounding
Determined to communicate

She's officially TWO years old today.
Happy Birthday to my precious Zann.

Hmm...not forgetting the terrible two's symptoms,
insisting on getting whatever she wants…
Cries at every instant when she is not pleased.

She is also incredibly active nowadays.
We can never see her sitting still whether it's home or public.

Has started to say words like hot, kiss, shue (tissue), pom pom (bath).
Though she doesnt pronounce the words accurately,
still, it's fun hearing along with her cute expression.

She now sits with a book, studying the colourful pictures
rather than randomly flipping pages.

Nowadays she has a new cheeky habit, that's clapping her wet palms,
sprinkling water on my face. Must have picked up from childcare..sigh

She's wearing my shoes

2007-12-10T22:17:00.000+08:00

Due to my poor skill, I forgot to tilt the angle of the camera.

Zann has a pair of 'new toy'.
She was trying them on her feet, enthusiastically.
Not knowing that they are big for her feet, she still persisted trying.
Arh...she even ignored me when I asked her to sit.

FIVE... HI FIVEE!

2007-12-10T11:05:00.000+08:00

I was tagged by Julee.

5 Things found in my bag:

wallet
ipod
canon camera
handphone
keys

5 Things found in my wallet:

must have cash...
identification card
credit card
ezlink card
Zann's photo

5 Things in my room:

Zann's toys
bags
non fiction and fiction books
magazines
CDs

5 Things I've always wanted to do...

Bring Zann to Disney world
Travel
Save up more money for myself and Zann
Waiting to hit 35
Being happy !

5 Things I'm currently into:

Reading Haruki's Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman
checking my emails
HK drama addiction
learning how to cook Aglio e Olio
playing with Zann

5 Person I love to tag this will be:

Jen
Elaiine
Jane
Qiqi
KM

Sun-day

2007-12-09T22:44:00.000+08:00

It was a drizzling Sunday.
I wanted to get myself a pair of sports shoes.
So, decided to dropby Nike warehouse sale.

Saw a few pairs which I liked, but did not have my size.
Disappointed.

Sat=at home

2007-12-08T23:21:00.000+08:00

Unhealthy junkfood.
Watching HK drama series.
Playing game.

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I’ve missed one too many HK dramas these two years.
Now that I am back to the TVB dramas addiction again.

Currently following the HK drama, Drive of Life.
I enjoyed watching Raymond and Charmaine inside the show.
Still a long way to finish.
60 episodes altogether.

Don't know if I can tahan,
cos there's an urge to skip to last episode.

And that explained why I am sooo sleepy these few days.

I am tagged...

2007-12-06T20:49:00.000+08:00

Couldnt believe I got tagged by Kexin.

Anyway here it goes,

1. Do the following without complains.
2. Choose 5 people to do this quiz after you've done yours.
3. Tag the chosen one.
4. Start your post with "I've been tagged"

Favourites

Colour: Pink

Food: Fish

Movie: hardly a chance to go cinema after being a mum...let me think..hmm

Sport: scuba-diving

Day: Friday

Season: Christmas

Ice cream: Chocolate

First

Best friend: my primary school friend, HY

Crush: a guy one year younger than me back in poly days...

Movie: couldnt recall...

Music: Jazz and ambient mood

Last

Drink: Qoo

Car ride: Taxi

Crush: the last in my life will be my darling DD

Phone call: good friend, Eileen

Cd played: Cafe Del Mar

Gone out with good friends: hmm...it has been quite awhile I went out with them

Broken a law: nope

Been arrested: of cos not!

Five friends kena tagged by me.

Tara
Jeslyn
Elaiine
Julee
Qiqimama

The underwater world

2007-12-05T21:44:00.000+08:00

Zann's childcare has organised a trip to Sentosa today.
All the parents have signed the consent form given last week.

We woke up very early to get ourselves prepared.
Needless to say, Zann was very excited.
This time was with the teachers and all the children.

We were early. In fact we were 15 mins earlier.
But our bus was the last to go cos we were waiting for
another family.

See? She started to get a bit impatient.

1000am

The weather was cooling.
We reached Palawan beach which was next to the Dolphin Lagoon.
Yes, we were all going to see the pink mammal later...yeah

It was drizzling when the performance started.
Fortunately all of us didn't get wet. We were watching under the tentage.

Lunch was provided at the dolphin lagoon by the childcare.

The next stop was the Underwater world.
The first time we went on our own was on Zann's first birthday last year.
I still remembered that the silly girl cried all the way inside.
She wasn't keen on the trip. I guessed she was too young to understand at that time.
Ended up we merely stayed for half an hour.

Today was different.
She wasn't cranky at all. She was enjoying herself.

"Mummy, can I bring the fishes home?"

330pm

There was a heavy rain when we reached home.
Tiring. Zann was the first to concuss on her bed.

SUN-day

2007-12-02T09:21:00.000+08:00

We were hitting town today.
At the same time, dropping by Takashimaya Toy fair.

There was a Sesame Street performance and photo-taking on the stage.
We only managed to see some of the characters though.

One of them, Zann's favourite red fiery monster, Elmo...

Didn't stay long at the toy fair either. The place was too packed.
So we decided to head elsewhere for our early dinner.

Helping mummy to take the ketchup sauce?

No. Playing with the ketchup sauce instead.

She: Where's my food ?
Me: Not ready yet. Have to wait for a while.

She: But I am hungry now.
Me: Wait for a while ok?

She: Why must wait? I don't want....

Little Zann was getting a bit impatient liao.
Lucky the strawberry milkshake came in time to save the situation.

I couldn't decided what to order for myself until
I saw spaghetti Aglio e Olio inside the menu. Great!

After my first recommended try from QM at BakerZin,
I simply love this spaghetti noodles tossed with garlic.

Hmm, the noodles looked extra oily...was it the extra olive oil added?
I want to learn how to cook this.

Someone was very quiet concentrating on her food.
She has been coping very well with self feeding.

Meme

2007-11-30T23:03:00.000+08:00

Received a tag from QM

The rules are simple.
- Answer the questions as realistically or unrealistically as you want.
- Copy the rules into your meme post or link to the rules here.
- Link back to the person who tagged you.
- Tag 5 others.

Q1: Where would you live?
A1: Anywhere cooler than S'pore...

Q2: What would your job be (or if unrealistic), what would you do all day?
A2: Enjoying with what I am doing with Zann.

Q3: Who would you spend your time with? Doing what ...
A3: My daughter, Zann. Playing the cut fruits games and wood peg puzzles etc

Q4: What kind of holidays/vacations would you take?
A4: Sand, beaches, breeze...

Q5: What luxury items would you own?
A5: ipod classic

Q6: What charities would you support or represent?
A6: I don't donate to charities.

Friends I wish to tag:

Mamabliss
Su Sern
Kexin
Princess Carol
Felicia

Her first gingerbread-man

2007-11-28T19:30:00.000+08:00

What do you see?
A fresh-baked treat.

What do you taste?
The gingerbread !

Sweet and yummy in my mouth,
Now I'll share some with you...

I bought two types of gingerbreads back home.
And it was Zann's first time to try too.

I let her chose the design she likes.
She picked the gingerbread man and finished it all by herself...

Hmm...guessed I shall buy more next time.

漫画生活

2007-11-27T23:24:00.000+08:00

朱德庸's family warfare comics never failed to amuse me.

Watch here.

Books or ... ?

2007-11-24T23:30:00.000+08:00

It's not about books anymore.

It's about running around,
with a curious mind about the surrounding....

I thought I will have a good time searching for her
inside the library.

She stationed herself at the Nets machine which was near
to the section I was borrowing books from.

Why mummy needs to go home on time ...

2007-11-23T11:54:00.000+08:00

.....the playing bond...

2007-11-19T20:54:00.001+08:00

Tired. Sleepy. Couldnt keep my eyes opened.

I dozed off while playing with Zann.

(Are all FTWM like that?)

Waking up about half an hour later to find her
playing with the wooden toys quietly....

Until she gave up.
Cos she couldnt finished cutting the carrot completely.

An United Square afternoon...

2007-11-17T15:55:00.000+08:00

I headed down to the United Square to meet QM.
Supposed to meet up at 2pm. Ended up both of us were late.

Worse, I was even later. (Sorry QM)

After the late lunch at the food court,
we decided to walk around the place.

The intent to get my Zann some toys was in my mind liao.
I had wanted to get the peg puzzles from Toys R us,
but we didnt go in. The place was so packed.

Since their sale lasted till 26 Dec,
guessed I will dropby next time.

We went to BakerZin to have our teabreak.
One strawberry shortcake and strawberry-peach latte for me and Zann.
QM recommended me the aglio olio spaghetti. I shared with her.

Yummy. But I have forgotten to take some snapshots of the food.

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The wooden toys bought for Zann's birthday.
Thanks, QM.

So tired after reaching home.
Zann went to slumberland very early.

Rantatty...rant

2007-11-13T21:32:00.000+08:00

Today's lunch was at Tanjong Pagar market.

Caught sight of the new donut shop.

First time trying out the donuts & donuts.

The chocolate coated donut is the nicest.

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I was hoping for a 'miracle' when I boarded the train today.

I thought I got a good chance when I saw two teenagers 'mei mei'.
I was standing near them, hoping to get a seat soon.
Thinking that they might alight at City hall or Bugis
from the way they dolled up.

Suddenly, I overheard one of them asking,

" don't know whether chalet got nice food or not?"

Hur..chalet? Pasir Ris...tsk..tsk...no chance liao. Sigh....

Happy 23 months old

2007-11-12T21:40:00.000+08:00

Taken on the weekend. Crying due to feeling grumpy.

Time flies...
Very soon Zann is going to turn 24 months (2 years old).
Looking back...
yes I could feel that my girl seems to grow overnight.
No longer the 'blur blur' baby.

This month she has been babbling alot,
turning into a talkative toddler?
I could feel that she was trying to tell me
something which I couldn't understand also...
Oh yes, she even made an attempt to sing.
She pronounced only the part swish swish swish...la la la
in the theme song of The wheels on the bus.

She started to feed herself.
Sometimes even refused me to feed her.
Hmm...learning to be independent.

Still not yet potty trained.
(...this part which I was not been putting in effort yet)

Nurofen

2007-11-09T13:00:00.000+08:00

I hardly caught any sleep.
Keeping myself awake, sponging every 2 hours,
feeding panamol every 4 hours.

7am

I finally concussed.

915am

I called back office to take a day's leave.

1000am

Her temperature shot up to 39.5C.

I brought her back to the clinic.
Doctor Sim told me it usually take 2-3days
for young children to recover from fever.

Anyway, I wasn't listening to his theory-preaching.

I wanted a stronger prescription which could control the fever better.

I went home with nurofen, the orange suspension.

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5pm

The temperature has subsided.
But I am still monitoring.

High Fever

2007-11-07T14:26:00.000+08:00

100pm

I was preparing to go for my lunch until I received a call from childcare.
I was informed that Zann was having a high fever of 38.5C.

Lucky Pam was around.
I told her I need to take urgent half day off
to fetch Zann back from childcare.

Along the way back in the cab, I saw the ferris wheel. And I took a snap.

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Zann was asleep when I reached the centre.
I touched to feel her hot forehead.

While packing her stuffs, I saw the water level
in her bottle was still the same when I prepared in the morning.

I asked Teacher Jamilah,
"She didn't drink any water from morning till now?"

Her reply to me was Zann didn't want to drink.

I was totally unhappy.
But before I wanted to ask more, I decided not to stay any longer.

I just want to bring Zann home soonest.

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After feeding her the Calpol from the last prescription,
Zann went back to slumberland.

It wasn't until 4pm, she woke up with a cry.

Her temperature shot up to 39C.

I keep sponging her with cold water.
That was my only way to bring the temperature down.

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700pm

I was at the pediatrician.

She was given voren supp bullet forms, to insert at her anus.
I was told to feed her panamol every 4 hours.

The Egg and Spoon race

2007-11-05T22:25:00.000+08:00

To play:

Decide on a starting line and a finish line.
Best to be 10 feet apart, for younger children.
All players to choose a coloured egg and spoon.
Put a bean bag yolk inside the egg and close the eggshells.
Balance the egg on your spoon, and hold your spoon in
one hand and stand behind the starting line.

The first player to reach the finish line without
dropping the egg is the winner.

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I bought a pack from ELC for Zann to play.

I like the design of the big spoon and those colourful eggshells. So cute.

Most importantly, the package back says it helps to stimulate eye
concentration and gross motor skills.

That's really huge...but...

2007-11-04T22:23:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was not fine. I have puked my dinner.
This morning was the same. Feel totally sick.

Feeling terrible also la.

I went down to see a doctor.
On the way, I passed by a Dim Sum stall which sells
the Godzilla Pao. It was featured inside ieatishootipost.

They have coffee pau with tau sar filling. But I didnt buy.

It's really big, considering it's massive size. And it costs $3.50.

There were eggs, crab meat, the juicy fatty meat,
mushrooms, onions, abalone and lupcheong.

Mum said it was so-so. Not really that fantastic. hmm okie.

The portion I cut for myself, didn't have the lupcheong.
But anyway, I have puked again. Maybe I shouldn't eat in the
first place. I should have stick to my porridge instead.

~~Er...The taste of the Godzilla Pao still lingers....~~

又是星期五...

2007-11-02T22:28:00.000+08:00

又过一个星期，又是星期五了

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Is it supposed to be addictive and comforting?

Somehow no effect on me to keep me awake.

Sian.

My art n craft lesson today...

2007-11-01T14:22:00.000+08:00

P.s. I took down the recipe from the teacher.

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Dear Mummy,

Today during our art and craft lesson, teacher Cindy
gave me an opportunity to make the dough.
I mixed the flour and water using the wooden spoon.
Then teacher Cindy added a few drops of red colourings in it.
I used my five fingers to knead the dough.
I got the chance to feel the texture of the dough...
It was soft and cool...

Love Zann.

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I decided to give a try, making the dough with Zann.

Anyway, I have all types of flour at home.
~~So no extra cost needed~~.

I used the orange colouring, bread flour and vegetable oil.
Our dough was a sticky one. Okay, it looked like mud hur...

Sigh..first attempt failed. ~~I used the wrong type of flour~~.

Will try again.

幽默人生

2007-10-31T11:14:00.000+08:00

"That's my shoes..."

2007-10-30T21:42:00.000+08:00

Today there was something different about Zann's sandals
when I fetched her from childcare.

Her name was written on the straps.

Teacher Cindy told me that there were three
similar pairs in the centre.

Two pairs from playgroup and one pair from toddler class.

And Zann, being the youngest, has the largest size.

HK cafe game

2007-10-30T20:09:00.000+08:00

Click here to play.

Another SUN-day

2007-10-28T00:02:00.000+08:00

On days when I feel down, I felt a need to
indulge myself with food.

And anyway, I didn't want to nua at home either.

Thankfully, mum was around at home to help me
take care of Zann. It' s been a looooong time liao.

I went to Bugis to look for Eileen, my ex class mate
who's able to give me discounts from Bodyshop..keke

AL went for his haircut while I chatted with Eileen in the shop.

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My cheesy spaghetti with chicken in creamy sauce. Yummy...

AL ordered a plate of grilled chicken with apple sauce.

The sight of chicken in apple sauce didn't look appealing to me.

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I decided to comb United Square for peg puzzles.
I went in quite a few stores selling wooden toys.

I dropped by Toys R' Us and got the peg puzzles for Zann.

These were the 2 peg puzzles I have unwrapped.
I bought 4 sets altogther.
AL wasn't pleased that I always buy toys for Zann lo.
So out of 4, I was advised to give her 2 sets first.

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My cravings for donuts led me to Pop-doh again...haha

Better still, they had a 5 for $5.00 promotion. How not to buy...
And this time, I requested for their box.

Now then I know, must ask, then will give box lo....

So stingy one.

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Cant believe myself have covered three places today.
Bugis, Novena Square and Orchard.

Not too bad la, at least I feel much better though with aching feet...

A 'Searching' Sat

2007-10-27T23:43:00.000+08:00

AL: Come, I want to buy shirt and pants.
ME: Okie...go where arh ?
AL: Go GAP lor
ME: GAP got sale meh...why must go there?
AL: No lei just want to see see...

We spent half a day in town looking for his pants and shirt
because he will be attending a wedding dinner.

Yea, that was his reason for hitting town.

In the end, he didn't buy anything for himself.

He bought a dress for Zann instead.

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I ordered this Saba meal for my dinner.
For $5.00, given the size of the fish,
I guessed this dinner was worth it.

A dinner with...

2007-10-26T23:26:00.000+08:00

Dinner was with QQMM and her family.

I told Zann to sayang Baby Lecarde.
She likes to do this whenever I says the word sayang.

Her new bad habit...

2007-10-25T22:45:00.000+08:00

Now, Zann has a new bad habit whenever she sleeps.

That is scratching backside with her left hand
while trying to sleep.

And the right hand will be used for sucking thumb.

I am not happy with her new found habit of cos.

Have tried means and ways to distract her by giving toys.

But it doesnt work. What should I do ???

Strength to go on...

2007-10-24T22:34:00.000+08:00

When I start thinking into everything’s
that’s being said and happened.

I was feeling depressed. But I told myself,

The tears had to go.
The mind had got to calm.

I do not know whom I can relate to anymore.

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After a talk with Officer Lee, I felt much better.

After a few hours of company with Qiqimama, I felt grateful to her.

No words can describe my feeling now.

Bro Ace : Sis, why you suay kena this ?
I duno. I wish I can resolve them too.

I just wish I will hear good news on this case soon.

I am feeling so tired.

And I slept for 14 hours straight

Ready... JUMP

2007-10-23T23:27:00.000+08:00

We were walking home from the childcare.

Walking halfway, she stopped and looked at me.

"What's wrong, dear?"

She gave me a smile and started to jump, before continue to walk.

Ar...so I guessed she had a jumping lesson today.

And yes, she was walking and jumping on the way home.

Sigh.

See what she's doing ?

Yup.

She's jumping from the library books !

That furry, adorable little monster...

2007-10-21T22:26:00.000+08:00

In our present generation, makes me wonder if
we can 'survive' without TV.

While this isn't the option for me and Zann,
I will try to limit her exposure to that little square box.
But when it comes to toys, I couldn't resist myself buying
her toys whenever we are outside.

Though having no money is a good method for resisting
the temptation to buy.
But I never succeeded sticking to my budget.

Sigh. Don't ask me why.

Lately, watching Elmo's World in you-tube
has became our daily routine.

And that's how Zann came to know this song,

La la la la
Elmo's World
La la la la
La la la la
Elmo's World

This is the time
This is the place
Elmo's World
La la la la
La la la la
Elmo's World

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Today we were at a toy shop.
The beanie toy caught her attention.
Ar...my girl went over to hug and kiss the bright red furry monster.
"Zann, put back Elmo. Come, let's go."

She was crying. Because, she knew I had no intention of buying.
It took me a while before she was pacified, and putting it
back to the shelf while turning and waved a bye.

Now I was thinking,

Should I go back to the toy shop?

Zann doesn't have it.
To buy or not to buy?

hmm....

A treat and a ride...

2007-10-20T16:58:00.000+08:00

We had a free ride from Uncle Larry.
Zann was sitting so comfortably inside the car lo...
Off we went to Ikea for a lunch.
And it was a lunch treat too.

Didn't manage to take snaps of the food.
Cos Mummy was too engrossed with the chicken wings liao.

Afternoon was spent in chatting and eating away.

After that, we headed to the big Giant store.
Buying all the groceries and the necessities back home.
It wasn't after we left, I realised that I forgot about giving
Zann her sweater to wear on. She almost recovered from
her flu. But she started having mucus when we reached home.

Her flu came back again. She must have caught a cold inside Giant.

Now, I am feeling guilty.

She preferred sitting inside the trolley than her own stroller.

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My dinner was a $4 oven-baked lasagne.
Erh.....and it wasn't that nice.
Ended up eating another pack of instant noodle
to fill my tummy.

This week I have enough noodle and snacks to last me.

“Being thankful is a cure for unhappiness”

2007-10-18T22:54:00.000+08:00

I flipped to read my bible today,

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Perhaps I am not happy with what I have.
Perhaps I always find something amiss in my life
and yet neither do I know what I want.

Perhaps I wish to have more blessings, that's all.

So..what should I call you ?

2007-10-17T16:38:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, it’s not about being calculative,
but it's the very basic manner that could change…

In the first place, why ask me how I do my blog banner?

Does it hurt to say a thanks by the way?

Even if you don't like it, or even if you don't mind,
at the very least you can reply to the messages sent.

Indeed, courtesy makes such a difference...

Well, I guessed some people just don't have it.

Things Mom taught me...

2007-10-16T22:04:00.000+08:00

My mother taught me TO THINK AHEAD...
"If you don't pass your spelling test,
you'll never get a good job!"

My mother taught me ESP...
"Put your sweater on; don't you think
that I know when you're cold?"

My mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT...
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.

My mother taught me about GENETICS...
"You are just like your father!"

My mother taught me about the WISDOM of AGE...
"When you get to be my age, you will understand."

My mother taught me about RECEIVING...
"You are going to get it when we get home."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION...
"Just wait until we get home."

My mother taught me LOGIC.
"Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who
don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"

Happy 22 months old

2007-10-13T23:24:00.000+08:00

You are my sunshine, my little sunshine,
You make me happy when skies are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away.

Happy 22 months old , my darling !

人言可畏...

2007-10-12T23:57:00.000+08:00

I like this song.

Because of this lyrics,

人言可畏，不想被人误会…

I Feel so $#%^&*&$%%&#$

2007-10-12T21:16:00.000+08:00

Bad mood.

I had trouble sleeping last night.
Ended up sleeping at 400am.
And waking up at 730am in the morning
was something which I hated.

In total, I have slept for only three hours plus...

I did not go back office today.
I took unpaid leave to take care of Zann.
The lack of sleep and the uncooperative Zann making
it even harder to maintain my sanity.

Plus mum's unbearable nonsense.

It's not an anticipated Friday la.

Everything just not going my way.

Sian.

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My frustration therapy.

Two reasons to bake this raisin pound cake.

First, clearing the raisins since they have been lying
around the kitchen for so looooong.

Second, I love to bake, what else ?

Swollen eyelid...

2007-10-11T23:55:00.000+08:00

I was worried sick when I woke up this morning
to see Zann's left upper eyelid swollen.

It was swollen until the left eye was so small than
the right one lor.

I took a day's leave to bring her to see a doctor.

Along the way, she refused to let me hold her hand.
She wanted to show me how 'independent' she was ar...
even to the extent of crossing the road by herself lor!

I was fuming mad liao la. She put up a struggle with me at
the roadside somemore. Passerbys were looking at us.

Sigh..they must be thinking why mother and daughter
creating a scene at the roadside.

Mummy's childhood days...

2007-10-11T22:53:00.000+08:00

Me grew up watching He-man, MASK, Transformers, Mickey
Mouse, Ninja turtles, Carebears, Robocop, My Little Pony and Smurfs.

Me grew up brushing my teeth with a mug in Primary school
during recess time. I squatted by a drain with all my classmates,
brushing together with a coloured mug.

Envelopes were given to us to donate to Sharity Elephant
on every Children's Day.

I read Young Generation magazine.
I like Vinny the little vampire and Acai the constable.

Me bought tidbits called beebee, and mamee, which came
with a different sticker in it every time.

My English workbooks were made of some damn poor
quality paper that was smooth and yellow.

Boys loved to play soccer with small stones or tennis balls in the
basketball court.
Girls played five stones and boys played with marbles.

Science was fun with the Balsam and the Angsana being the most
important plants of our lives, guppies and swordtail being
the most important fishes.

Who can forget Ahmad, Bala, Sumei and John,
immortalized in my mind from the school textbooks.

I wore BM2000 shoes from Bata to school.

Collecting and battling with erasers was a pastime for boys.

I came to school 15 mins before the bell every morning just
so I could copy someone's homework...Hehe

There were spelling tests and mental sums to do almost everyday.

I hate MOZZIES....

2007-10-10T21:43:00.000+08:00

Zann came back from childcare with 3 big swollen
mosquitoes bites.

She was scratching non-stop despite me pulling her hands away.
Feared that it may caused infection, I brought her to see a doctor.

Doc told me it's normal for young children to have
swollen mosquitoes bites. Normally will take 2-3 days to heal.

She cried when I applied the antiseptic cream on the
affected areas. I knew it was painful.....

How I wished I am the one who kena!

Which type are you ?

2007-10-09T10:27:00.000+08:00

Do you love to hear compliments and
not insults when directed to yourself ?

or

Do you love to hear insults instead
of compliments when directed to others ?

Is this what we called human nature ?

Sometimes, if nothing more than immunizing us
against of what we don't like to hear,
we tend to become cynics of ourselves.

And it's always the same old advise that we hear...

"Take it lightly, a pinch of salt, a modicum of dignity,
and we’ll all be better off".

And yes, what else can we do except telling ourselves,

Concentrate on what's ahead of us and we will get stronger.
And to be strong, we have to turn each bad experience
into a learning phase, right?

But how often can we really do that ?

Perhaps this is a normal phase which everyone went through.
A phase where's there's no "Once Upon a Time"

And life won't be accomplished if u never know
there are some 'amazing' people out there whom you think you
know and trust but actually, go around stabbing behind you.

Aren't we all afraid of that ?

*shudder*

Are you a 'Kopi' lover?

2007-10-08T11:02:00.000+08:00

I never like to drink beverages, let alone coffee.

Itwas only when I started to work 6 years ago,
that I learnt there were so many different
types of hokkien terms for coffee (Kopi).

It's not the starbucks or coffeeclub type.
I am talking about the terms used
in our own Singapore coffeeshop.

I hope I am not to late to learn these terms :

Kopi-C (coffee w condensed milk ?)
Kopi-O (coffee black)
Tak-kiu (Milo)
Tai-ka-ho (Holicks)
Teh-O Peng (Iced tea)
Tiao-her (chinese tea)

Correct me if I am wrong..hehe
And do tell me if there's any more terms.

Seriously, I couldnt remember which was which liao.

But I defintely goes for the bitter black coffee.
Yea, the one with no sugar added lor...

"Eh, you are not that old...
wah can't tell that u drink this type of kopi lei ?"

This was the type of response I usually got.

Aiyo, who cares la...I happy can liao...right?

That bonding

2007-10-06T23:41:00.000+08:00

Whenever the clock striked 600pm,
me always the first to leave the office.
Rushing to the childcare centre to fetch Zann.

Though I knew I still have abit of time.
Though I knew there would be other kids around.

But I still couldn't wait to see Zann faster.
Along the way back, it always sets me thinking
whether she has slept and ate well.

There was once, Teacher Cindy told me that I can leave
Zann with the childcare on Saturday too.

I promptly rejected.

The reason was simple.
Not that I have to work on Saturday.
I want to spend more time with Zann on weekend.

Parenting and bonding takes time to foster.
It's not an overnight thing.

A lazy Saturday...

2007-10-06T21:39:00.000+08:00

Very bored on a late saturday afternoon

Didn't want to rot at home.
Didn't want to go to town either.

So decided to dropby the Mega-courts.

Went to Box Bristro at level 2 for dinner.
I reeeally regretted stepping in la.
Even with the super long Q, I still take the 'risk'
to join in the queue. Thinking my turn will be fast one.

It was a 45 mins queue, and a $8.90 laksa for my dinner.
Well, that's okay, I love spicy food. Somemore it was called
seafood laksa. They are giving me more value for my money,

right, right?

A lil suprised call

2007-10-06T00:10:00.000+08:00

A good friend is someone whom you can "reveal" yourself to,
without any fear.

A good friend is someone you can communicate
without any restraints.

A good friend is someone you don't have to meet often but
is there for you when things happen.

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A surprised call...ended up missed calls.
I was away. Not in time to answer.
Guessed who answered for me?

Who else? Zann lo...hahaha

And she was talking to my good fren for the first time,
in a non-undertandable language (baby talk)...

Yea. A good friend whom I didn't see for almost 2 years.
The feeling was good. Having to hear from her again.

We chatted in MSN.

I do miss her.

Hopefully can meet up soon...

board books

2007-10-05T23:59:00.000+08:00

I bought five board books at one go in a sale !

You've got a mail !

2007-10-05T23:33:00.000+08:00

Well, the mail was not for me. It's for Zann.

I received the membership card from Gleneagles today.
Funny thing was that, this membership reached Zann
after so long which she's going to turn 2 years old soon lor...

But then, come to think of it, this membership doesnt
have much perks to offer except for some discounts
on the hospital bills and other retail stuffs....

hmm..but never mind. Better than nothing.

That's a PDA !

2007-10-04T21:31:00.000+08:00

That's a hello kitty PDA...from McDonald..
it's free with the happy meal actually. Cute right ?

I hardly buy McDonald happy meal. Only when I sees
toys which are worth to get.

Needless to say, I am a big Sanrio fan...
And I was elated to see this week's promo is hello kitty.
So I decided to get one...

But then this toy isn't for me la.
It's for Zann.

Except for the meal..Ended up in my tummy..hehe

My new addiction....

2007-10-04T14:51:00.000+08:00

I have joined.

This is even better than friendster.

Add me on facebook!

She's wearing mine...

2007-10-03T16:35:00.000+08:00

One, two, buckle my shoe
Three, four, heading for the door
Five, six, anxious to wait
Seven, eight, wait and wait
Nine, ten, wait until rant...

hehehe...a modified nursery rhyme by me...

See... she was standing in my sandals,
waiting for me to bring her go out.

After repeated rejection by me,
she started to cry, showing her displeasures.
I am so used to it.
For a while, she will resume back to normal mood...

Now I know why young children tend to forget easily.

That thing about mini donuts...

2007-10-03T10:13:00.000+08:00

Those mini donuts were from Marcial Kobe.
I didn't give to Zann. Cos they have turned soggy
by the time they reached her.

Maybe I will buy again next time.

The Yummy Mummy Test

2007-10-03T08:07:00.000+08:00

Try here

My result:

You're a Yummy Mummy

You seem to have this whole motherhood
thing down to a tee - so why not relish
more 'me' time as well as discover
great ideas for the kids.

Hugging...

2007-10-02T19:49:00.000+08:00

It’s simple and meaningful but how many times
in a day that you hug your kids?
I always give my Zann a hug after I fetched
her from childcare. She will kiss and hug me
if I say sayang mummy and kiss kiss.

She’s only 21 months old yet is sensible
enough to console me. She can’t talk well yet,
but she will come over to give me a
pat on my head if she sees me sad or angry.

Toddler Rules and Laws

2007-09-30T23:47:00.000+08:00

Toddler Property Laws :

1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it's in my hands, it's mine.
3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
4. If I had it a week ago, it's mine.
5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
6. If I'm building something, all the pieces are mine.
7. If it looks just like mine, it's mine.
8. If I think it's mine, it's mine.
9. If it's near me, it's mine.
10. If it's broken, it's yours.
11. If you fix it, it's mine!
12. If it's broccoli, it's yours.

Toddler Rules :

1. If it is on, I must turn it off.
2. If it is off, I must turn it on.
3. If it is folded, I must unfold it.
4. If it is a liquid, it must be shaken, then spilled.
5. If it a solid, it must be crumbled, chewed or smeared.
6. If it is high, it must be reached.
7. If it is shelved, it must be unshelved.
8. If it is pointed, it must be run with at top speed.
9. If it has leaves, they must be picked.
10. If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
11. If it is not rubbish, it must be thrown away.
12. If it is in the rubbish, it must be removed, inspected,
and thrown on the floor.
13. If it is closed, it must be opened.
14. If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
15. If it has drawers, they must be rifled.
16. If it is a pencil, it must write on the refrigerator, monitor, or table.
17. If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
18. If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
19. If it is a pile of dirt, it must be laid upon.
20. If it is a stroller, it must under no circumstances be ridden
in without protest. It must be pushed by me instead.
21. If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
22. If your hands are full, I must be carried.
23. If you are in a hurry and want to carry me, I must walk alone.
24. If it is paper, it must be torn.
25. If it has buttons, they must be pressed.
26. If the volume is low, it must go high.
27. If it is toilet paper, it must be unrolled on the floor.
28. If it is a drawer, it must be pulled open.
29. If it is a toothbrush, it must be inserted into my mouth.
30. If it is a tap, it must be turned on at full force.
31. If it is a phone, I must talk to it.
32. If it doesn't stay on my spoon, it must be dropped on the floor.
33. If it is not food, it must be tasted.
34. If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
35. If it is a car seat, it must be protested with arched back.
36 It it's asleep, it must be woken up.

Happy Children's Day

2007-09-30T23:03:00.000+08:00

My writing cells are utterly drained,
so this post will be photos laden.....

I woke up in a slight daze. ZZZzzzz....
I wanted to sleep more on a sunday morning.
But I didn't. Cos I wanted to bring Zann to
Downtown East to celebrate Children's Day.

After feeding Zann milk and cereal,
we have missed the school bus arranged
by the childcare. So no choice,
got to take a public bus down.

First thing first was to fill my tummy.
Settled for oily prata, my usual black kopi-O
and kaya toast for my breakfast.

I saw this booth giving away free balloons.
Hehe... So I was in the queue as well lo.

Packed and crowded.

Waiting patiently for the show to start
with the blur look ...hehe

Maybe she was thinking and comparing the
balloons besides her and the one she
was holding.

This was interesting.
All the different love-me messages for different ages.

Noticed that she was holding that orange balloon
for so long. Refusing to give it to me lor.

So many balloons. So colourful.
I like this shot except that it looks so blur...

Time for a $3 kiddy ride.
"Zann, look here..."

Finally saw me...

She was still hoping for one more ride.
Didn't want to leave the place.
In the end, I dragged her away with her bitter cries.

Sigh. Making me look like a bad mummy.

My day...

2007-09-28T23:27:00.000+08:00

Tired.

I was almost sucked out of my
every last ounce of energy.

So glad that weekend is here.
Time to get my worries shifted
to the back of my head.

The above food was not take-away dinner.
All cooked by me.
Now you can imagine how tiring I was...

I was yawning away, couldnt keep my eyes open.
Though I tried to play with Zann for a while.
She was stacking up those legos,
without my help for the first time...hehe

Okay. feeling damn tired now.
Don’t feel like blogging liao.
Just want to sleep and forget all my headaches.

new hairstyle again...

2007-09-26T21:45:00.000+08:00

Supposed to bring her walk around the void deck,
with bubble blowing, ended up walking into the salon.

She didn't make any noise sitting on my lap,
with the hair trimmed away for $6.

With the short hair now,
hopefully she doesn't scatch her neck and ear, I hope.

Happy Mid Autumn Festival

2007-09-25T00:21:00.000+08:00

Woohoo...I have found a job !

Yea...going to start work tomorrow at Raffles Place.

Happy Mid Autumn Festival to everyone...

Receiving...

2007-09-24T12:59:00.000+08:00

I have received my

Majolica Majorca 15x Lash Expander Mascara

女人我最大 magazine
(Thanks to Sherwyn for the staff discount)

hehe..it's good to have friends working in retail ...

Alright. Time for me to stop buying stuffs liao..hehe

Mooncake vs Donut

2007-09-23T22:19:00.000+08:00

About that gathering at Ikea this morning.
I decided to give a miss.
The weather wasn't good.
And I am not feeling good also.

I decided to hit town today.
Went to check some lanterns and mooncake.
The place was super crowded.

Tired, angry and perturbed,
I had problem moving in with the stroller around.

So many lanterns to choose ar...but
still didn't see one that attracted me.
I wanted to get a light and cute battery operated type.

In the end, only left with those ugly typical ones.

And I was sweating like a cow in
an air-conditioning place lor

Saw Bro Ace and his wife. What a small world.
We didnt chatted much. Everyone was in a hurry.
hehe hurry to get mooncakes....

With so many different mooncake stall names,
I was so blur until I couldnt decide which to get.
In the end, settled for the teowchew yam mooncake.

Me first time ordered from Shi Zhen.
Yummy...no yolks...I like. *thumbs up*

hee...in no time, me and zann guzzled one whole piece liao.

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Dropped by Pop-doh this time.

There's no queue lei...okay so let me be the first to start...hehe

Couldn't wait to sink my teeth onto them....

Oooo...I love them.
Especially the strawberry flavour....

That thing abt sashimi...

2007-09-22T22:05:00.000+08:00

My cravings for sashimi led me to Sakae sushi again.

Better still, we had a voucher to start with.
So better dun waste the chance...muahahaha

This was my fourth plate...*slurps*

Plus my tempura udon.

Lastly, Zann's salmon bento set lunch.

*pats tummy*

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Bought a new stroller for Zann.
At $62 after discount, was considered cheap.
Most importantly, it was light weight.

SA told me could last Zann until 5 years old..
er..dun think by then she still need a stroller...

He even commented Zann is tall,
well, I told him maybe the
SMALL stroller make her look BIG..hehe

that pneumococcal jab

2007-09-19T18:57:00.000+08:00

Extracted from Channel News Asia.

SINGAPORE: About 70 out of every 100,000 children under the age of 5 are diagnosed with pneumococcal infection in Singapore every year.

This pneumococcus bug can cause infection of the brain, lungs and blood, and may even be fatal in some cases.

....And at S$180 per dose, the cost itself may also put off many parents.

Zann was issued a cert of vaccination.
Meaning that she has completed all the
basic vaccination in her health book.
Now left those optional ones.
And one of them is the pneumococcal jab.
I had asked PD is it neccessary to take this jab.
He told me it's up to individual.

Hmm... to be safe, it's better to give.

and I will wait until after Zann turns 2.

About that job offer....

2007-09-18T22:04:00.000+08:00

I wrote in to apply for administrator
but but, I was offered for the position of producer
for a MNC advertising agency.
Cos of my relevant experience in creative industry.
But that was ages ago.

They called me three times.
Despite me telling them that
I dun wish to take up the offer.

WHY I CANT GET A SIMPLE ADMIN 9-6 job ???
Seriously, I dun wish to go back
to advertising industry anymore.
I am prepared to give up this career
path for Zann's sake le.
The long hours and the never ending deadlines...
Like that surecan never fetch Zann home
on time from childcare.

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After came back home from childcare,
she concussed on her bed.
Didnt even want to drink water, and her milk.

The teacher forgot to give Zann the bread toast
I prepared in the morning.

Me very disappointed with them la.
Might as well I take care better.

I finally got the Desitin Cream.
This brand is good for nappy rashes.
I would recommend mummies this brand.

Zann's having rashes again.
cos the teacher left her in the soiled diaper
from 10am to 1230pm.

Yea I meant heavily soiled with POO lor.
Some more got the cheek to smile and informed me. Geez...

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Saw this tote bag rather cute when I walked home.
At 10 bucks, I couldnt resist to spend again.

But me now regretted. Actually I dun really need it. Sigh

That euphoric feeling...

2007-09-17T21:31:00.000+08:00

of buying stuffs that I like via online...

*happy happy happy*

About that lantern festival...

2007-09-16T13:47:00.000+08:00

organised by the Pasir Ris RC.

We reached the community centre at 7pm.
And the place was super packed.

We didn't stay there for long.
Cos there was a heavy rain soon after.
Somemore, Zann did not have her dinner yet.

Anyway, my main purpose was to redeem the goodie bag.

That goodie bag I have collected.
Sponsored by Ego food products.

See? So much foodstuffs.

Plus one free mooncake. But me doesn't like.
I prefer the snowskin type....hehe

This year will be Zann's first time to eat mooncake.
But I got a feeling she will prefer snowskin also.
Like mother, like daugter ?

I wanted to get her a CUTE battery operated lantern.
A few more days to go before hitting on Mid-Autumn Festival.

This is a battery operated paper lantern from the goodie bag.
I am sua-gu ar...I first time see this type of lantern.

But I dun think it will remains safe in her hand.

So this lantern is for her eyes only.

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Nah. This wasnt free la. I saw this when we walked home.
$8.90 only. So I got it for her lo.

Happily trying the fishing game.

That trip to Ikea

2007-09-15T21:46:00.000+08:00

It was a late afternoon.
Surprisingly, it was not packed.
Zann was so happy to her golden chance roaming around.
Needless to say, I was busy running after her again.

Time to replenish our energy.
And it's the only time she finally sat down.

Can you see the hungry expression on her face ?

The most famous and probably the most delicious
gotta be their meatballs!

It's a must try item everytime i eat there.

Oooo....I love their sauce and that lingonberry jam.
By the way, the meatballs are pork and beef mixed.

But i didn't buy the frozen pack of meatballs back.
Though I wanted to. At $17.50, I thought it's expensive.

And not forgetting my all time favourite dessert.
The Princess cake.

Like that eat, not shiok enough for me la.
In the end, I bought a box back home. hehe

Nope. I am not buying that chair.
Someone was testing sitting inside lor.

Ta-da...So who else?

Opps..tested liao. She wasnt interested.

Time to go home. But she still roamed around happily eh...sigh
I was a tired 'follower'.

Delightfully disturbing desserts...

2007-09-13T16:47:00.000+08:00

That's what they called themselves.
And yes, it's proven. Over the counter,
I saw some delightful sweet tiny exquisite-looking dessert.

Check them out

Happy 21 months old

2007-09-12T16:21:00.000+08:00

Diet
She has completely eating on all types of adult food.

Teeth
now has increased to 2 molars on both sides
Sums up to: 5 top, 5 bottom, 4 at the back

Vocab
Can say one two and three. Like a sequence.
When I teach her say 'teddy bear' in chinese,
that is 'siao siong' she pronounced as ng ng.
Can call tie ti (DADDY) and ma mi (Mummy)

Level of understanding
She will hold and try to pull the diapers
if she happens to poo. One of her way to tell me
to change her. Knows how to pick up tissue paper
and throws it to rubbish bin (when asked)
Hugs/kiss/flying kisses when she knows she is in the wrong.
Haha..This girl knows how to make pple forgive her.

Recently has shown GREAT interest in toilet.
And I meant by going into the toilet to 'explore'.
The naughtiest act was throwing my handphone inside the
toilet bowl...tsk tsk....
Now that, each time she was given a scolding,
she would head for the toilet and hide inside. sigh...

I IS SICK AGAIN

2007-09-11T21:46:00.000+08:00

This time, not fever liao.
This time is flu and sorethroat.

I think I didn’t drink enough water lately.
I think I didn't have sleep early the past few nights.
Last night ate hell lots of medicine and went to sleep early.
Duno why I couldnt sleep properly.

MY THROAT'S BURNING LIKE FIRE

On and off I keep waking up in the middle of night
to drink water and go toilet. .no joke la...v tiring de lei....

Sibei sian one la. I CANT SLEEP PROPERLY.

I hate to kena sore throat.
Duno why it takes forever so long to heal...
Is it because I used to be a heavy smoker last time ?

sigh...my antibiotics useless one...finishing soon
and not taking effect. ARRRRGH
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Morning woke up with a heavy headache.
Worse, Zann was going to be late for childcare.
I dragged myself to boil water and prepare cereal for her.
Luckily the rain has stopped.

Just because you thought Zann was at childcare hur...
then I ll have enough rest at home ? WRONG !
I have to do laundry, sweep the floor, and cook Zann's lunch.
Yea. For Zann. why?
Cos there were times that she did not eat in the
childcare lor. So come home with hungry tummy. sigh.
Half a day passes so fast de....

Ratatouille

2007-09-09T22:10:00.000+08:00

I LOVE animated movie produced by PIXAR.
Never failed to make me laugh.

I was still sick with flu and sore throat.
Didnt wish to miss this, so I decided to watch it.

This time, I watched Ratatouille with Zann.
It was her first time watching a movie..yea
But she didn't manage to finish the whole show cos
she has travelled to slumberland.

Have you watched it ?
Go and watch...this show is really worth it.

Offically sick ...

2007-09-07T21:35:00.000+08:00

First was Zann.
Next followed by myself.
Yea...we were both sick.
But Zann has recovered while me feeling terrible.
I woke up with a bad sore throat and fever.

But my day did not stop there.
Feeling sick with medication, I struggled to cope ALONE
with the hyper active Zann at home...
I almost lost my sanity lor.

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Finally the wait was over in the late afternoon.
Mr Postman came knocking on the door with the bag.

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These were the few books
I have bought for Zann last week.
And it has been a long long time since I read aloud to her.
I laid the books on the floor for her to choose.

But the attention span lasted no more than 15 mins.
She's giving me a " I am not interested " attitude.

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What type of Cheese are you ?

Test here.

You are blue cheese!

You are a soft, crumbly white blue-streaked cheese.
You are very cool and mellow. You are very knowledgeable
and wise and people come to you for advice and help.

Blue cheese is a white cheese with blue veins and a sometimes
crumbly interior. This cheese usually has tangy, piquant, spicy
and peppery flavor. Use in salad dressings with cream cheese for spreads.
[Texture: hard, semi-soft ]

I DUN LIKE CHEESE. BUT I LOVE CHEESE CAKE...hehe
AND I AM A SICK CHEESE TODAY.

Starting half a day ....

2007-09-04T21:29:00.000+08:00

She refused to join the children when there's outdoor activity.

Feeling sad? Feeling lonely?
Nope. She was feeling mischievous that's all...hehe

I started Zann in half a day with the
childcare on Mon since.
It was only a few blocks away.
Frankly, i was feeling kind of edgy.

I wanted to start her because she is just doing
nothing at home. And I guessed it's about time she also learns
some good social behaviour and play and interact more
with children of her age.

And it allows me to go interview while
she attends school. Saving me the trouble
looking for help...yea

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I couldn't find any ingredients to cook
soup for today's dinner.

Time to drag myself
to do grocery shopping in NTUC.
And it's drizzling.

Tired la. I guessed both Zann and me were tired.
What a miserable way to start the afternoon.

Watching Hi-5 live...yea yea

2007-09-02T00:50:00.000+08:00

200pm

Zann was napping. Time to get her up.
She was in a daze ..cos not enough of sleep...

300pm

Left the house with Zann.
Rushed down taking a train.
First time without stroller and I am heading to Expo..haha
but i was sweating like mad...even in an air-conditioned place..
haiz..cos I was carrying her all the way to Hall 3..
walking all the way from hall 6 to hall 3 was tedious...

And the place was so crowded with so many kids.

400pm

The show started.
It lasted for one and half hour.

Nice show. Zann enjoyed herself.
She danced and sang as well...
But I didnt let her stand near the stage
where all the kids were.
Cos nobody help to look after my bag..haizz

Woohoo....

2007-08-31T12:26:00.000+08:00

Five in the air
Let's do it together
Five to the side
Who cares about the weather?
Five on the floor
The party's on at your place
Five to the front
There's a smile on my face!
Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Together!

1-2-3-4 - Hi-5!
1-2-3-4 - Hi-5!
1-2-3-4 - Hi-5!

Aaaaaaaaaaaah!

Five in the air, let's do it together!
Hi-5!

Yea...we are going to watch Hi-5 tomorrow.
Just myself and Zann.

Never mind that it doesnt have Kathleen or Tim.
Zann's first time watching Hi-5 live...

But I must say a big thanks to Bro Ace,
for helping me to get the tickets...Thanks!

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Zann was quietly stacking up the blocks.
Surprised that she wasn't playing demolition..hehe

She managed to keep the blocks in this state for quite a while.

About that...

2007-08-29T17:33:00.000+08:00

Nothing is free in this world.

But then, sometimes it can be exceptional...hahaha
Mum's customer has left a musical toy inside the food court.
And and that customer never came back.

So, that toy belongs to Zann.

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I wanted to try pop-doh donuts. But nvr had the chance to.
Until today. Bro decided to hit town in the afternoon.
I asked him to buy 2 donuts for me....

Not cheap lor. $1.40 each. But it's very nice.
Zann and myself love it..hehe

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I was playing this game...very sweet and cute.

Play here

About smiles and laughter

2007-08-28T19:59:00.000+08:00

What’s life - without God.
What’s sorrow - without tears.
What’s joy - without friends.

I have planned to visit Mae and Alexx today.

I went over to the market in the morning
to get the cupcakes and doughnuts.

God decided to play a trick on me.
It was raining heavily.
I thought I couldnt make it already.

300pm

God decided to let us meet Mae and Alexx...hehehe
Time to get ready and prepared.

Mae was a good host.
She treated me her 'curry' chicken.
But I didn't manage to finish it...
too carried away with the chatting until I forgot.
Alexx and Zann were running about, playing happily.

I could see that Zann was happy.
Yea, better than staying at home with me.

600pm

Tiring.

The Zzz monster has 'invaded' Zann's mind.
She concussed without her dinner.

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Smiles are one of the world most beautiful thing.

Zann and Alexx

Mae, Zann and Alexx

Me and Mae

Rise and Shine

2007-08-25T03:16:00.000+08:00

It was a beautiful but quiet Saturday for Zann and me.
I brought her along to Burger King.
And I had fish fillet for my lunch.
A quick one in fact, cos we were supposed to meet Sal.

I find this weird. First time I came across lor.
Isnt fish fillet supposed to be bone-free? tsk...tsk..

So am I supposed to de-bone the fish and slice it back again ???

I decided to get an insurance policy for Zann.
Not sure which type to get, and so I decided to meet
up with Sal. And it was my first time meeting her too.

a fri-day free

2007-08-24T21:31:00.000+08:00

Does anyone has to stuggle with sanity being a SAHM?

Despression sinks, temper shoots up, voices raised, sensitivity aroused.
from cooking, laundry, housechores, running after a toddler blah blah blah
especially when one has to do everything with no helper.

It's tiring.

230pm

I made an appointment with my hairstylist.
Finally has a day for myself. Half a day precisely.
Just to have my hair cut. Trimmed and treatment.

Mum's off day and my interview appointment.
Everything fell on the same day.
Just nice and easier to arrange.
Plus it was my 'golden' chance not to stay at home.

I was late for my interview.
Worse, I even yawned and my brain couldn't think right.
Not a good sign.

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I walked over to Central after my interview.
And I passed by this visually-enticing cafe.

The menu viewed from the glass window.
All cupcakes at $2.50 after 5pm.

The menu comes in passport-sized booklets. Cute!

Behind the white counter, churned out very simple
and catchy cupcakes and the lemony cheesecakes.
They were too pretty to eat, yet I just had to have one.

It was 8pm. My tummy was growling...haha
And so I ordered a strawberry cupcake for a try.

Needless to say, I walked out as a happy, satisfied customer.

Paisley & Cream Café
#01-09/10, Central@Clarke Quay
Tel: 6543-7962

Speaks from the heart

2007-08-23T14:41:00.000+08:00

A little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.
The father was kind of scared so
he asked his little daughter,

“Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that
you don’t fall into the river.”

The little girl said, “No, Dad. You hold my hand.”

“What’s the difference?” Asked the puzzled father.

“There’s a big difference,” replied the little girl.

“If I hold your hand and something happens to me,
chances are that I may let your hand go.

But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter
what happens, you will never let my hand go.”

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind,
but in its bond. So hold the hand of the person whom
you love rather than expecting them to hold yours….

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How do we reach a level of trust without resentment ?
When would there be that coveted level of understanding ?

I hate to guess. Maybe some things, are better left unknown.

Tired. I just want to turn a blind eye.

My little indulgence

2007-08-21T23:41:00.000+08:00

I am supposed to be on diet yet I am still
paying so much attention on pastries these days.

yea...those simply-indulging-me sweet stuffs.

Very soon, this page's going to turn into pastries blog.

Yummy strawberry shortcake.

Creamy cheesecake.

She looked kinda of cute, isnt she..
with the leftover cream..hahaha

Random shite

2007-08-20T15:06:00.000+08:00

Monday afternoon after Zann's lunch and milk.

So we finally meet up after Julee decided
to have some reading.

She told me it has been years since she paid
a visit to Pasir Ris library...I couldn't believe it.
So near yet so far...hee

Cendrine's bread baking session

2007-08-19T18:20:00.000+08:00

That's luncheon meat bun.

Cendrine's version...hee

Baking bread is much easier than cakes.
Cos I can shape the bread into whatever I want.

Ta-da,

here's presenting you
my chicky toast..cute or not?

Those cookies...

2007-08-19T09:58:00.000+08:00

Macarons.

Those colourful sandwiched cookies
is my current obsession.

And I am in love with this french pastry.

Yea. I bought a few assorted flavors to try out.
It's sweet and yet addictive.

Now it's making me craving for more.

Food and Game

2007-08-18T00:15:00.000+08:00

This photo was taken yesterday.

After her lunch, she decided to
have some mischief 'entertainment'
that was climbing up to sit on my chair by herself.

Still hungry, she asked for more FOOD.
So tam jiak one ...hehehe

look at that leftover cream on her lips...

Well, do you know what she has eaten ?

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Have you ever win those cute toys
from those claw vending machine?

Yea, I never win any plush toys before.

Here, I found a simple online game that might help
to practice and promote my clawing skill..hahaha

play here.

Nostalgic rant

2007-08-17T22:56:00.000+08:00

About that milk triangle.
Has anyone came across ?

I never sees it anymore except the rectangular type...

Bring me back to those days in primary school when I have
to pay the teacher for the whole week supply.
Yea...and I never missed it.
That triangle thing was always on my table without fail.

One thing for sure now, Zann doesn't like to
drink those full cream milk...

Even the chocolate flavour was rejected by her.
She only insist on RIBENA ...

Zann's language development

2007-08-16T14:43:00.000+08:00

A list of few questions was provided to select and tick,
and which a graph ll be plotted according to their statistics.

Here's Zann's results :

For now, at the age of 20 months,
the graph shows that Zann’s
language development is actually at 22 months…

though at times I still dun understand her blabbering.

Done here.

vanilla vs blackcurrent

2007-08-15T15:15:00.000+08:00

I thought I should introduce Zann fresh milk and
so I got her a pack. She took a few sips and then frowned.

That expression told me she did not like it.
Alright, will try again next time.

I gave her ribena during lunch.
This time round, I could see that she was enjoying it...