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Tuesday, March 25, 2008

See the Difference

Monday, March 24, 2008

Sister n Brother

31 Today

Meia turns 31 today. I can't believe how time flies! Stay healthy n cheerful always and I hope u outgrow your naughtiness soon! I love u girl girl!

Here's a slide show for u sweetie!

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Max is finally sitting on his own

Yes, he's finally sitting without support on his own!!! YEAH!!!!!

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Meia n bug hunting / love for trucks

Maybe she should have been a boy, but God made her a gal... hahaha

Bug Hunting

My little gal loves caterpillars she'll go to my garden n look for them n if she does find them, she'll ask me to put it in a box for her. Fortunately for her, I'm not afraid of caterpillars, my only fear are cockroaches!!!! There was once I left the box in the garden and have forgotten to close it. In the morning an excited little gal burst into the garden hoping to see her caterpillar friend, but, it has obviously made its way out into the wide open greenery. A little disappointed maybe, but she brighten up immediately when I spotted a baby snail crawling....

On Trucks

Don't know why she has this thing for trucks... since she was young, she has loved looking at cars (she gets excited looking at them). Now its TRUCKS!!! what's more, there are 3 houses undergoing renos, so everyday they're many trucks moving in n out. One fine morning while in the backyard, Meia heard the trucks coming, suddenly drop everything she was doing n ran to the garden. There she stood for a good 15 mins, without moving, watching how the truck elevated n then eased the crane down to the ground. As soon as the crane touched the ground, she clapped loudly.

See, she should have been a boy right?

Monday, March 10, 2008

Expectations from your children

Do you have any expectations from your child/children? Well I guess many of us do, but for me, I can clearly say I DO NOT have any expectations from them, except that they grow up to be good people. Filial Piety - these two words are ever so common in our Asian world. To me, these two words all boils down to a family's upbringing. Your actions, words greatly affects your children. Take for example my family. I grew up in a very warm n loving environment (as in, hugging n kissing your children runs FREELY in my family, no awkwardness whatsoever) We are taught to respect our elders, and whoever raises their voice will get either a stern warning or some light smacking. I remember from a young age, my late maternal grandpa (someone whom I miss very dearly)often bringing me out, teaching me the wonderful world or nature (we spend many many hours in Botanic Gardens), but the most important thing he taught me was LOVE. Grandpa was kind even to people who was bad towards us or even to him. He told me that everyone was born kind n good, we should treat everyone as equal, even the garbage collector has his pride, and being a garbage collector is a decent job, no stealing, no cheating. He also taught me from a tender age to love my Mother n Father. For they're the ones who brought me into this world. Love, just doesn't mean giving them hugs or kisses, but to show them care n concern when they're down, sick etc. In short, ah gong was a good man. Why do I say that? Just looking at my uncles, my mom and aunt is enough.

I wasn't born into a wealthy family, we had a tight budget, but my mother saved n saved to buy me a piano as well as lessons (this I'm eternally grateful). Though money was tight, we never let it become a big issue not talk endlessly about it, sure money is important, but family ties takes a bigger role play. So to set the records straight n clear, whether or not I'm staying in a BIG HOUSE is not important, infact, to me its nothing special, I've been staying in my mom's best friend's bungalow since young during holidays, so I don't get GAGA over staying in a Semi-D. If I were to choose I rather stay in a flat!

Anyway, back to the topic... My parents brought me up without any expectations as in 'oh u must take care of me when I'm old', or u must give me money, or u must stay with me after u marry, oh u must this n that.... They are not perfect people but I dare say they've instill in me very valuable morals. So for me, I do not have any expectations from Meia n Max. They came choose to stay alone after marriage, have they own homes etc (so long as they don't do drugs, or smoke). Neither do I expect them to take care of me when I'm old (I hope I'm old n healthy), I do not want to be a burden to my kids. Like me, my parents have the same thinking. So what if I'm staying in a semi-d, not everyone haggles to stay in a big house. My parents are happy just staying in their 4A-room HDB flat and they don't expect me to take care of them or ask them to stay with me. But a daughter is a daughter for LIFE. I'll still care for them when their old.

So Meia n Max. Mommy just wants u to lead a good, decent, healthy n happy life. When u grow up, all mommy ask is for u to remember me as your mother. Lead your own life, have your own family, but always remember, family ties are more important than anything else in this world. Meia, this is the reason why mommy brought your brother Max into this world, so both of u have each other for company when all else fails n when I depart from this world (I hate to think of that because I can't bear to leave the two of u).... shucks... tears in my eyes now...

Mommy has her share of disappointments, likes n dislikes, but I won't impose that on u my darling children. Both of u are my EVERYTHING! I love u!

Friday, March 07, 2008

Conversation with Meia

Brought Meia n Max to J8 and stopped by Coffee Bean as the gal wanted a cookie. I picked up their new cake brochure, stuffed it into the pram and headed home after some grocery shopping. Later in the evening, I suddenly remembered the brochure and wanted to look at it when I discovered it missing... then I heard this...

Meia : Aunty Aunty (my helper) this my cake...
Helper : Wah so many!
Me : Oh so its u who has taken the cake brochure, quick let mimi see.
Meia : Nooooooo.... (smiling) this my cake!
Me : Your cake? Which one do u like? Come show me.
Meia running towards me, holding the brochure (very excitedly)
Me : Show me quick... Wow so many!!!!!
Meia : Mimi I LIKE this one!!! (3-D cake of a football, Meia has this thing for balls lah, don't ask me y)
Me : Ball Ball cake ar?
Meia : Oh Yes, n this, n this , n this....

I think she pointed out at least 6 cakes which she likes... I think this year she'll probably choose her own birthday cake! Well, at least I still get to choose Max's hahahaa.

In short, Meia has grown so much.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

7 Months Today

Little Max is 7 months today!!! He has grown so much! I've started him on porridge yesterday and he LOVES it. Finished a bowl in 10 mins! He's a fast and furious eater! LOL!!!

Happy 7 mths darling! stay healthy n cheery always!

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Back

YES!!!!!!! I'm finally back in blog land!!!!!!

For my friends, I've shifted to my new home, which is not to far from my previous, its just NEXT DOOR! Well for starters, I really have to my Mother in law to thank for letting us live here. Now its possible to have my own space n most important my own KITCHEN where I can do anything I please.

We've shifted in, the kids are adjusting well. Now I'm left with all the packing to do, which I find it hard with 2 kids in the house... well I just have to take one day at a time. I'll finish in time to come.