Wordpress now
For those of you who are wondering why no updates...kekeke...it's because I am no longer blogging in blogger....am now over at wordpress doing my daily ramblings.....do visit me there instead!!! http://my2lovelyrays.wordpress.com
Monday, August 28, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Change Class
When I went to pick up the kids last evening, the principal approached me and informed that RayAnne will be changing class come 1 August 2006. She will no longer be in the toddler class, she is promoted to join the Nursery 1 class. So these few days, they are letting her join her new class just to get her adapted. And according to the teachers, she is adapting just fine and should merge in well when she officially joins them in August......Phew....I was worried for a moment......worried she might not adapt well to the new classmates and new classroom envirorment and of course, new teacher......but it all turns out to be a "there nothing to worry about situation"...
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
New Changes
Have recently stopped allowing RayAnne to suck her pacificer to sleep. Everynight, she would still ask for her pacificer, but I would simply tell her, you are big girl now, cannot use pacificer anymore.......so far she has been quite accommodating and accepted what I told her graceful and goes to sleep hugging her pillow.
And the other major change is, going diaperless. She already knows how to control and hold her bladder movements quite well and so far no accidents. So I decided to brave it all, even when we bring her out shopping, she isn't wearing a diaper anymore. Now , going to and fro school, she is off the diaper as well...so far so good, next step is to try to train her to go diaperless at night.
There is one thing I notice about RayAnne. When drawing or writing, she likes to keep switching hands. One minute, you see she using her right han, the next minute, she changes hands. Sometimes, you even see her using both at the same time......Rayner on the other hand, used to draw with his left hand when he was younger but not anymore, I didn't even realised when he stopped drawing with his left hand and we were pretty sure he was a lefty.....but now, he's a full fledged righty liao.......
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Let's see
Was reading the wordpress site looking reasons why the photos didn't appear to some and it soon gave me bad headache and I GAVE up. Then I saw the comments Sesame left for me and all thanks to her suggestion......I think the problem on wordpress photo problem might have been solved......am doing testing now over at wordpress....do please leave your comments to let me know if you are able to view the photos.....many thanks dearies!
1st day of the Lunar 7th month
Am back with Blogger till I can figure why my photos in wordpress is not visible to some of my friends.
Today is the 1st day of the Lunar 7th month. The over powering smell of ash and incense is lingering in the air. On my way out, saw my Shi Liu plant and remembered what Mandy said. She told me to pluck some fresh Shi Liu leaves and put it in the Ray's pocket, it's suppose to keep them safe and ward off anything bad luck or thing.....so I did.
Talking about warding off bad luck, the minute we stepped into the school, it started to rain, if we were one minute late, the kids would have been caught in the rain......we were really really heng hor!!!.......let's just hope this is the begining of our heng heng life........everything to go smooth smooth......actually, I don't ask for alot, I just wish my kids to be healthy and happy always!!!
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Full filled Sunday.....(I think...)
The kids sure had a tiring day today, started the day hopping from one fish shop to another, then went to Queenways Shopping Centre to trade in my old motorola L6 for a motorola V3, had lunch at MacDonald's. Then we bought them to the Mainland Tropical Fish Farm at Pasir Ris. The kids had a great time running all over the place and feeding the koi, geese, turtles and rabbits......food can be bought at $3 a pack over at the main counter....and best of all, the place is nicely sheltered so it's cool and airy with plenty of benches and stools for you rest. There are also swings for the kids to play with.....not a bad place to spend a couple of hours with the kids.....it's free too!!!
After that, we went to Sembwang in search of the satay place that Gurmit Singh introduced many weeks ago on Our Makan Places, lost and found. Finally found the place, boy was it packed. David went to queue for the satay, took a good 30 mins of wait but it was worth every minute of it, the satay meat was soft and tender, the kids enjoyed it very much too, each took about 8 sticks of satay each......
Saturday, July 22, 2006
It's taking form...
It's starting to take some form already.......months back, Rayner only knew how to doodle and draw lines or dots on paper but now, it's starting to take some form and shape, althought I still cannot make out what he is drawing!!!
Durian Durian
The kids had their first taste of durian......well, not the first for Rayner, but first for RayAnne. Rayner had his first taste when he was about 6 months old but he didn't like it back then. Since both David and me are free of those sickening ulcers, we drove to Geylang and got our first dose of durian since the season started sometime ago.....
The Rays ate but not much, they didn't exactly reject it but didn't really really like it......bottom line is....okay only lor!!! kekekeke
Friday, July 21, 2006
Racial Harmony Day!
Today is Racial Harmony Day and the school has requested us to dress the kids up in traditional costumes. I didn't have the time to shop for any clothings for them because they were sick for quite long a period so I ended up borrowing from my colleague who also happen to have 2 kids, one girl and one boy but of course her kids were much older than mine so she was able to spare me these clothes......good also lar....save me the time and effort to search around these traditional costume!
They were looking pretty sleepy and tired but I still managed to get them to smile and pose for the camera for some lovely shots of them in their traditional costume this morning before leaving for school.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Back to School......
Hurray, got the doctor's clearance letter for RayAnne to go back to school today. Was feeling jittery about re-starting school again.
Rayner started his usual act of crying and skipping around the school entrance when I preparing to leave. RayAnne strolled out with the biscuits in hand, held korkor's hand and said to him, "Korkor don't cry, mummy go work"......the teachers just looked at me and gave me the thumbs up sign and said RayAnne very steady!
So I left the school with mixed feelings again, one hand feeling so happy that RayAnne is adapting so well and on the other hand, feeling sad that Rayner's feeling so sad!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
How Trusting can one get?
How trusting can one get right???
David woke up slightly earlier than me because he was going to leave the house before me, I was going to wait for my mummy to come. Blury eyed, I walked out from the bedroom to see our main door wide open and main gate swung wide open but no one in sight. By this time, my eyes were wide open and searching the living room David.
He apparently was preparing to leave the house but his tummy acted up and had to make a dash for the toilet and thus he left the gate wide open.......Yeah, I know Singapore's a safe country it still doesn't mean you can leave gates unlock and leave it unattended. It's not a kampong or attap house you know......
So as long as I am home, the door can stay open but the gate stays locked and closed!!! Don't want to take any chances!!!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
My Hope
Well girls, I really don't know what to say to you all. When I open the letterbox last night and found an envelope addressed to me, I opened it up and it contains a lovely card......I was lost for words......didn't know what to say or think. All I can say to you girls are THANK YOU and you all have no idea how much this means to me! *sniff sniff* You girls are really my pillars and beams of support.....
The contents of the card
You've been through so much!
Sometimes it must feel
like your problems never end.
But do you know that?
Problems aren't the only things
with staying power
There's always hope.
It shines from your bright spirit.
You have strength and courage
in seemingly unlimited amounts.
And that's not all -
you have love and friendship.
Sometimes it's hard for someone
who is giving to do a little taking.
but you have a lot of supporters -
friends and family who are
here for you.
Many hearts are with you
every step of the way.
and caring thoughts are
all around you.
Feel the love...
and please remember,
you are never alone.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Don't Cry....Mummy go work
This morning, the kids woke up before I left for work. The first question Rayner asked me was, Mummy, not going to work? My reply was, yes dear, later? He immeidately cramped up his face and said, I don't want Mummy go work!
So the drama rolled when I was trying to leave the house, there Rayner was, pulling and tugging at my pants, begging me not to go to work, RayAnne was pulling her korkor's pants and telling him, Don't cry don't cry...mummy go work.....mummy go work......haiz......
So there were my kids, Rayner screaming and wailing for me and RayAnne smiling and waving byebye to me....mixed feelings hor.....haiz!!!
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Weekend 2......
Since running a fever on friday, we were almost sure he's gotten the dreaded HFMD from RayAnne and has been waiting for the mouth ulcers and spots to appear but till today, non has appeared. Instead, he broke out a full body rash......so another trip was made to the doctor to have him take a look at the rash. The doctor said the rash was nothing connected to HFMD, it was probably another skin rash. Now I suspect, the rash could be a result of an allergy to the course of antibiotics he is taking for his throat infection.
RayAnne on the other hand has been progressing well, she eating more and drinking more. A lot more, the usual 200ml of milk isn't enough to satisfy her anymore, she is now talking 300ml of milk at each feed, a good 100ml more than her brother.....hope she doesn't grow into a telly tubby......
Spent the rest of the day at home since the kids were under mc and not allowed out of the house. Ate dinner and watched The Mummy Returns on Channel 5 before shooing the kids off to bed.
......Was surprised that they enjoyed the movie so much, was still worried the mummies and monsters were a little to scary for them but they I was wrong, see how their eyes were glued to the screen in unison!!!
Weekend 1......
So sad to have to miss Shannon's 2nd birthday party (hope Shannon had a great time) Happy Birthday Shannon darling, with lots of love from Auntie Jan, Rayner Korkor and RayAnne jiejie, we wished we would have been able to say happy birthday in person but due to some unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to......but it was so sweet of Irene to deliver the eclairs I ordered from Kat to me on her way home after attending Shannon's party. Thank you dear......
And the eclairs were.......wonderfully delicious, even both the Rays couldn't resist them.....within an hour, we finished one entire tray......looks like it, next time I got to order more liao!!!
Water proof suits
Chanced upon this uk site.....Waterproofworld
And I really like the water proof suits because it's really cute and cool looking. Bought my rays some cheap rain coats in Singapore and the rubbery smell really stinks. Am comtemplating whether if I should the Rays each!!! Should I or shouldn't I?
By the way, it's really expensive too!!!
Can't make up my mind, the blue or the grey suit for Rayner, both looked equally nice!!!
I am sure RayAnne would love this suit because of the little kitten picture on it....kekeke
The sizing table they provided gave us a clear indication on which size would be prefect for our kids....how thoughtful
| Garment Size | Rough Age Range |
| 80/86cm | age 18m-24m |
| 92/98cm | 2-3yrs |
| 104/110cm, | 4-5yrs |
| 116/122cm | 6-7yrs |
| 128/134cm | 8-9yrs |
| 140/146cm | 10-11yrs |
Friday, July 14, 2006
Flowers and toys for all!
When I reached home last evening, David was already home but he was sick and sleeping in the room. He was running a fever, now I have one more person to take care of.....well, I am not complaining, at least now he is home.
Quickly whipped up a simple dinner for the kids. Showered the kids after dinner and sat ourselves comfortably at the sofa area. Was entertaining the kids so David can rest properly when the door bell rang. My kids ran to the door and were greeted by a sweet sweet young lady carrying a basket of flowers and immediately I know what it was about.
Lovely basket of flowers from my dear dear frens, Mandy, Katherine and Careen.....thank you ladies......the flowers really cheered me up and spurred me on......there is now new found energy and strength in me........and oh yes, they didn't forget the Rays, there was a toy for them!
A CD player for Rayner......
And a toy telephone for RayAnne......
Will try to load the videos when you tube has finally finish loading it......
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Me very WANG ah!!!
It's almost like striking 4D first, then TOTO, now Big Sweep, like my doctor said, I have strike them all liao......by now you would probably have guessed what I am driving at liao.....yup.....RayAnne has been confirmed by the doctor to be suffering from HFMD. Now the question is, we are not sure where she gotten it from, from school or from us....according to the doctor, it is possible for parents to pass the germs to their kids without knowingly because symptons are usually midly in adults which means, you might have HFMD and NOT know it...
Luckily I called my mum and she will be able to help me look after the rays at my place for the next couple of days.....now, let's hope Rayner doesn't get it.
Things couldn't get worst, tried to get in touch with David who was in Batam working now to inform him of what has happened but he didn't answer my phone so I sent him an sms asking him to call home. I was begining to get worried when he didn't returned my phone after 2 hours. Tried to call his cell again, no answer again, my mind was begininng to wander, I was getting freaking worried......could he have lost his handphone or is he in some kind of trouble??? You know how negatively one can be when they are down and alone. I was up the whole night waiting for his call, he finally called back at 2.30am.......apparently his handphone battery was flat and had left the phone to charge in the captain's room.......at least he was safe and sound.......chat for a while then hung up, looking at my bedroom clock, wow...almost 3am liao better qucikly get to bed and try to catch as many winks as possible!!!
Hope tomorrow will be a better day!
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
HFMD?
The kids are back to school because RayAnne's has broke *yippie, good news* but some worrying news because when I dropped her off this morning, she has some little red spots on her wrist and this morning, after her morning milk, she complained her mouth pain and we did a visual check. She has developed a couple of ulcers in her mouth!!!
So I have been jumpy everytime my phone rings since I got into work this morning, worried that the school's going to call and ask me to bring RayAnne to be certified safe by a doctor before she is allowed back in class......
Immediately surfed the net for information about HFMD. The spots usually appear on either the palms or soles, sometimes even buttock but seldom other parts of the body but still she exhibits 2 of the major symptons, fever and ulcers......let's just pray and hope that this is just another false alarm......
Oh, at least there is one thing I can be happy about, RayAnne didn't cry when I left for work this morning, on the contary, she was smiling and waving at me whilst munching on her colourful animal biscuits but Rayner on the other hand was wailing and jumping like a big baby......haiz.....so one point has been proven.....girls are stronger and more independent than boys lor!!!
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
I am so tired......
I am so tired, I really am.....I feel so exhausted.....
Even since his promotion, there has been a huge increase of workload and responsibilities and he too has to put in lots of hours in order to make deadlines. That leaves me alone to take care for the kids and everything else related to the kids and home. My day typically starts at 5.30am in the morning, by 6.30am, I would be sending the kids to school alone. After dropping the kids off at school, I make my way to work. Then there, I spent about 9 hours working and once the clock strikes 5.30pm, I am off, rushing from town where I work back to the childcare centre in Choa Chu Kang to fetch the kids.
Back home, I have to quickly get down to prepare dinner, bathe the kids, pack their school bags for the next day, wash and hang the laundry and proceed to prepare the dishes for tomorrow's dinner. The kids are shooed off to bed at around 8.30pm.....then I get to lazed on the sofa for a couple of hours before I head for bed and everything starts all over again......
Have I thought of quitting my job and being a SAHM mum??? Of course I did, but then finances will be tight and we would have alot lesser savings, similarly why we didn't get another car since we scrapped our last car.......which is why I decided to bite the bullet and continue to juggle both......
I just feel like a single mum, I know that David is also having a hard time at work but he only has to concentrate on his work solely while I have to be doing both and the worst thing is.....we do not see eye to eye at all........I feel like crying but there are already no more tears left in me!!!
Sometimes I sit down and I begin to wonder, why do we have kids??? Life was so much simplier and easier and happier when we were childless..........not that I don't love my kids, on the contary, I love them to death, they are the sole reason why I am working so hard to keep everything going!!! Their smiles and their laughter are the only thing that makes me forget how bad I was feeling or however bad a day I had at work!!!
Enough of me ranting, this can go on and on and on.....look on the brighter side, there are alot more people less fortunate than me right!!! At least I have my kids!!!
Day 2...
Today's the 2nd day of RayAnne's fever. Just when you start to have a litte hope and am feeling happy at the thought she's recovering, the fever suddenly comes and we are all thrown back to square 1. The doctor estimated that it would take 3 - 4 days for the fever to completely break. It certainly has been a bleak and dark June for me, the kids has been falling sick like every other day....is this really the fate of childcare schooling kids??? Oh how I miss the days when the kids are at home, healthy every other day but then again how long can I keep them home??? It's just a process of growing up.......
Monday, July 10, 2006
Colourful Animals biscuits to cheer her up
My doctor has given me 2 days of mc to take care of RayAnne. He suspects she might have gotten the latest common flu that causes respiratory problems because the trend has already been around for quite sometime now. And since she's been exhibiting all the similar symptons like high fever, blocked nose....etc he suggests that I keep her away from school for a couple of days. So I am again away from work and home nursing RayAnne. For all who knew RayAnne, she's a lively and playful girl, she is never one kid who says no to milk or food. Her appetite has always been on the good side but she is feeling so tired and sick that she didn't want to eat any of her meals and she can't even finish her milk.....it pains me to see her so sick......
Knowing that RayAnne always loved those small little cute animals biscuits, my mum specially dropped by today and bought with her the colourful animal biscuits I used to eat when I was young for my kids, hoping to cheer RayAnne up. Her eyes instantly lit up when she saw very favourite snack. She has always loved the colour animal biscuits. It really bought back fond memories for me too....sweet fond memories....it still taste exactly like how I remembered it.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Tom Boy
Was watching Child of Our Time (David recorded for me) and what they studied and researched about the difference between girls and boys amazed me.
Boys due to their larger amounts of male hormones, they usually have a longer ring finger when compared to the index finger. Girls on the other hand, should be spotting a longer index finger compared to the ring finger. Now listen to this, when a girl spots a longer ring finger when compared to her index finger, there is a very high chance she would grow up to be tom boy.
Looking at RayAnne's fingers, she spots a longer ring finger just like her brother.....it's no wonder why she is so tom boyish and rough when playing with her brother!!! That's explains it!!!
Sunday...
Nothing much to do today, so bought the kids to the Yew Tee Pasa Malam to buy some snacks to munch on. The weather didn't look to cheery so I decided to let the kids wear the new raincoats I bought for them a couple of days ago. Is still a little big for RayAnne but fits Rayner better and the labels still says (18 - 24 months leh)......but still it did it's job of keeping my darlings dry and comfy!!!
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Scary Scary
Was letting the Kids watch one of their favourite shows, Monster Inc and observed something new.
And below is how RayAnne reacts when she is watching a scary part (the part when the monster is going in to scare the kids). She is scared but she still wants to know what is going on, according to David, she is exactly like someone he knows and can you guess who??? No presents for getting the right answer!
At least
I still remember, when I was pregnant with Rayner, I was especially prone to leg cramps as compared when I was pregnant with RayAnne. Maybe because I was much bigger and heavier. In total, at 38 weeks pregnant with Rayner, I had already gained a hefy 26kg, cannot imagine if he were to stay in till 40 weeks, I swore, I would tip the scales at at least 95kg......scary thought, well at least Rayner knew my fears and came out naturally at 38 weeks......whereas, I only gained a mere 8kg when I was pregnant with RayAnne.....
Back to my leg cramps, I remember screaming for David whenever I get a cramp and he would come to my rescue. But ever since the kids were born and he got his job promotion, he is always working and I am always left alone at home with the kids. Then, this particular morning, I was sleeping in with the kids when suddenly, I got a cramp on my left calf......since David was already at work, I shouted for Rayner instead (dunno why but natural instinct), this little fellow immediately sprung up and headed straight for my cramped calf and started to massage my cramped calf and soon eased my pain......well at least now I know, whenever I get a cramp, I still have Rayner around if David isn't. :)
Friday, July 07, 2006
Mummy, correct?
I am so sick of Rayner being whiney about anything especially ever since he resumed school after his chicken pox episode. It's really unbearable for me, he whines about anything and everything these days.........then last evening, I thought, perhaps if I give him tasks to do, it will be better. So I gave him to task of scooping rice, washing the rice, and finally putting the rice pot into the rice cooker and finally pressing the on button to cook the rice.
He also cracked an egg (of course with my help) and pour the egg into the wok and he enjoyed looking at the egg cook. He seems to find it really amusing!!!
So it was a whine free evening for me.......and I must say, he has been a great help, will be tasking him with lots more stuff to keep his mind occupied and off whinning!!!
Then, this morning, when we were preparing for work and school. I told him to switch off the fan before he change into his school uniform. I came in to see the fan off but he was busy closing the windows and when I asked him, what are you doing dear? He says, Meimei is bathing, have to close the window, if not the wind blow, meimei very cold!!! awwwwww.....so sweet right......
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Rain
I have been complaining about how much space the Ray's jackets are taking up, along with my other rubbishy load of brolly, wallet, digital camera, keys, handphone and etc......and the website of pretty looking and really expensive raincoats I chanced upon while surfing the web weeks ago was way over my budget then my colleagues mentioned, why don't you try Isetan. They are now carrying a new range of swimwear and raincoats, http://www.iplaybabywear.com.
So I came back with 2 raincoats, Isetan was still having their GSS sale so it made sense to buy it now. Or else, it would have cost me a whopping $39.90 each whereas I bought it at a steal of $19.90 each.
What I liked about it, firstly, there's no rubbery smell, secondly, it's light and compact, thirdly, it's within my budget and fourthly, the prints are simply adoroble.......all my kids' favourite animals too!!!
A kind soul....
What a way to start the day....it was pouring cats and dogs when I alighted at the bus stop. And darn, there's still about 10 - 15 steps of unsheltered stretched of space before we reach the Ray's school. Darn....why can't they do a sheltered walkway linking the bus stop to the building.
But a kind Indian lady volunteered to shelter me and the Rays over. It was so nice of her but I felt bad when I saw her all wet.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Worst...
Today's no much better than yesterday. Both of them were still running all over the place not wanting to be held by the teachers and screaming for me not to go and at the same time, shouting I DON'T WANT TO STAY HERE!!!......haiz.....my heart quite weak leh...cannot take this type of mental torture leh!!! Oh lord, please save me ah!!!
Even when Rayner first started school in year 2005, he has never said he doesn't want to go to school or he doesn't want to stay in school. Think I am going to have to ask his teacher to talk to him and hope she can help to brainwash him for me ......
The little conversation we had after we alighted the bus.....
Rayner: Mummy, I want to cut hair
Me: I will bring you to cut hair another day okay?
Rayner: no, I want to cut now!
Me: But all the shops are still closed, be good darling, I will bring you to cut hair another day!
Rayner: no, I want to wait outside the shop
Me: *keeps quiet*
Rayner: *while walking towards to school, he just keeps ranting* I want to cut my hair now, I want to cut my hair now
*End of conversation*
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Back to school...
Bought the kids down to the clinic last evening and the doctor gave them clearance to resume school so they went back to school today.
It was disastrous. They Rays were screaming on top of their lungs and were playing police and thief with the teachers when I dropped them off this morning, which was quite very embrassing......
And when I went to pick them up after work today, took the chance to ask the teacher how the kids reacted today. Rayner's teacher said he a little sad but soon opened up and talked after she broke the ice. As for RayAnne, her teacher said she was okay, resumed her chirpy self and merge in after breakfast......
Monday, July 03, 2006
Monday......
Kept RayAnne home today because of her skin infection but her condition has improved quite alot since Friday.
Suddenly remembered the sites Sesame and Mybabieslz suggested (thanks ladies) that I let the kids explore so they will be bored to death at home. It was fun for Rayner as he can handle the mouse pretty well but it couldn't grasp RayAnne attention.....looks like I have to look for something else to keep RayAnne occupied......
Rayner concentrating hard on controlling the mouse to build the engine parts from Thomas the train website......
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Sunday......
Spent sunday at home resting from last night's long and exhausting walks at the Night Safari.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Dark Dark
If it wasn't for RayAnne's skin infection, the doctor would have cleared the Rays for school on Friday. Not that the skin infection is infectious but purely because it's so hideous and he's worry it would freak others parents and the teachers at school out so suggested that I keep her home for a couple more days and see how things go!!!
It has been so long since we last bought the kids out and clearly, it's started to affect the kids, they are getting really bored and restless staying home.....since RayAnne's skin infection is so awful and unsightly in bright day light, David then suggested....why not the Night Safari then, it's only opened after dark, it's the perfect for the kids.......
The dark atmosphere and environment was perfect for RayAnne's condition but since it is so dark, will they be spending time being frighten and scared of the dark rather then looking out for animals in the dark???
It turns out, I worried for nothing, they had a great time at the night safari, weather was perfect with cool breeze keeping us cool most of the time and they had a great time peering into the dark looking out for animals......(the only draw back was, the admission ticket is really really X, $28 per adult)
Friday, June 30, 2006
A bit here, a bit there
They first started playing with the barn and aninals, spreading them all over hallway. Then they decided, they wanted to do some cutting and stamping instead so they left all the animals and barn on the floor.....
I saw the animals all over the place and asked them to keep all the animals and the barn before playing with the scissors and stamps.....they proceeded back to where all the animals were spread and as they were keeping them, they suddenly started playing with it again.....so this time, I told them to keep the scissors and stamps before playing with the animals....they then stopped playing the animals and came back to keep the scissors and stamps......and I think you can guess what happened next!!!
As they were keeping the scissors and stamps, they started playing with them again....so in the end......neither were kept.....the animals and barn were left on the hallway and the scissors and stamps on their tables.....haiz.......I GIVE UP!!!
Skin Infection...
Now this doesn't look anything like a heat rash, right!!! This was what I was telling myself when I was bathing RayAnne this afternoon. Couple of days ago, it was just little little spots and I thought it was heat rash because weather has been especially hot and humid and plus Rayner also has a case of heat rash and it has already dried up but not RayAnne's. Decided not to waste anymore time, immediately bought her down to the doctor and the doctor confirmed it was Skin Infection......it was first the cough, then chicken pox and now skin infection??? We are really hitting the dark patch recently......
Since it was already pus filled, antibiotics had to be prescribed to clear up the infection......and the doctor says, it should take about a week for it to clear up and for him to clear her for school so it's unlikely they would be going back to school next Wednesday......sure hope my mum can look after them for a couple more days or else.....I am going to have to take another few more days of leave off work......haiz!!!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Fish...
There were a tons of things the Rays are not allowed to consume eversince they got chicken pox. So for the sake of the kids, I have decided to follow as closely as possible to these myths.
For example:-
Sesame (for fear of occurance)
Chicken & Eggs (dunno why)
Any sort of beans (for fear that the marks will look like the beans)
Seafood (for fear of allergic reaction because most old people think seafood is poisonous)
Fish (And only fish with scales)
Black Sauce (for fear of leaving black black scar)
Soo far, that's all I have been told to avoided but it's already quite a handful and it the only thing the kids can eat now is pork and fish with scales......
That brings us (kat, mandy and myself) to search the internet to find out which type of fishes has scales and which types of fishes don't have scales. So I gave Kat a list of fish I know and she came back with the pictures and answers. Among the list of fish was, threadfin, snapper, cod fish, tuna and parrot fish. And see what our dear Kat found for me. A picture of a parrotfish!!! oh my gosh!!! wah pengz...like this also can ah???
By the way, if you think a parrot fish really looks like this, it doesn't hor...this is just a joke........
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Mind in a fenzy...
Don't get me wrong, am actually very well rested. The days that I am on leave, me and the kids will sleep in, usually waking up only around 10am for our lazy breakfast. Then I will get down to do some housework and prepare our lunches while they watch TV or practise their writing, drawing or colouring.
Then after lunch, we all nap AGAIN......yeah.....that's life man....so shiok....for once I am totally relaxed........
But am so relaxed and lazy now that I wake up every morning to the sound of the alarm clock not knowing if today is working day or off day for me..........
How nice if I can be a SAHM......
oh ya, forgot to update, the kids slept in our room last night so we slept in the kid's room. It was only then I realised how uncomfortable RayAnne's bed was so come this weekend, we are going to get her a new spring mattress. Her exisiting mattress came with the bed when we bought it last year from Ikea and the mattress was no where near comfy....hard and lumpy and really hot to sleep in....oh baby....sorry for causing you all the discomfort....mummy promise you I will get a you a more comfortable mattress to sleep in, just like korkor and mummy and daddy.....*pinky swear*
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Meet Up
Am home today taking care of my kids......you must be thinking why I am still so free to blog hor (considering the fact that I am alone with the rays, no mother in law, no mother or maid or hubby)!!!
Cooking's all done, housework's all done too, clothes are dried by the scotching sun.....and the rays??? They are glued to the TV set watching Harry Potter thus completely ignoring me except for the occassional visits asking me to for open a pack of snacks or fix them a drink!!! What can I ask for!!! Peace!!!
Just received a sms from Jeanette asking if I would like to meet her for lunch on Thursday then cheong Zara's sale together.....then I realised I also missed out the Mango Sale last week.....let me see, when was the last time I bought clothes for myself??? cannot recall or remember at all...must have been really long long time ago....
