Confirmed it is a BOY! Well Mummy just cant wait for me to update this.
Right ... if these 2 gals that I currently have are terrorists, just cant figure out how the little boy would turn out to be.
Everyone is calling up to check and even received several well wishes from my colleagues at work.
Great Day!
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Monday, 10 August 2009
Change, the only constant variable!
Well ..... the gap between the post tells of the type of life we are leading. HECTIC!
Everyone and everything requires attention. From work in the office to the faulty light bulb in the walk-in.
With everyone falling sick at home life was getting even more stressful. But then not everyday is smooth sailing, especially with kids around .... not everyday is Sunday hence we need to adapt to the constant changing circumstances and subordinate our own needs/wants.
For the young .... change is a difficult thing. Natalie is growing up .... and recently just required a change of shoe. Well evidence from past has indicated that making her wear a new shoe was no joke. She cried, she screamed and she hit me ..... all this cos of a new shoe. All this in front of Nicole who was watching live entertainment at her sister's expense.
The biggest joke of all was when Nicole helped me count 1, 2, 3 which is an indication to Natalie that Daddy's patience is up. Whats worse or funny was when Nicole said " No daddy, No! Use the cane, quick use the cane!"
Interesting ... change is also happening to Nicole who has grown more mischievious and demanding. Until recently then I know that Nicole has been making her aunti dig her nose every night. It was only when Aunti was sick where I got to takeover that I realise, Nicole was getting such exclusive treatment. Unfotunately, Daddy wasnt of much help as Nicole puts it " No Daddy, your finger too big. Cannot dig my nose!"
Come December another addition would bring in more change .... patience would be tested for sure. We shall see .....! Til we await the confirmation of the gender this Wednesday!
Everyone and everything requires attention. From work in the office to the faulty light bulb in the walk-in.
With everyone falling sick at home life was getting even more stressful. But then not everyday is smooth sailing, especially with kids around .... not everyday is Sunday hence we need to adapt to the constant changing circumstances and subordinate our own needs/wants.
For the young .... change is a difficult thing. Natalie is growing up .... and recently just required a change of shoe. Well evidence from past has indicated that making her wear a new shoe was no joke. She cried, she screamed and she hit me ..... all this cos of a new shoe. All this in front of Nicole who was watching live entertainment at her sister's expense.
The biggest joke of all was when Nicole helped me count 1, 2, 3 which is an indication to Natalie that Daddy's patience is up. Whats worse or funny was when Nicole said " No daddy, No! Use the cane, quick use the cane!"
Interesting ... change is also happening to Nicole who has grown more mischievious and demanding. Until recently then I know that Nicole has been making her aunti dig her nose every night. It was only when Aunti was sick where I got to takeover that I realise, Nicole was getting such exclusive treatment. Unfotunately, Daddy wasnt of much help as Nicole puts it " No Daddy, your finger too big. Cannot dig my nose!"
Come December another addition would bring in more change .... patience would be tested for sure. We shall see .....! Til we await the confirmation of the gender this Wednesday!
Sunday, 9 August 2009
National Day Celebration 2009
It has been Daddy's family tradition to celebrate with his family to watch NDP Parade together with a good spread of food right in front of their TV. Every year without fail he will fondly recall the year that everyone got prepared happily and settled down in front of the TV and only to realised the TV is not working when they tried switching it on. That year they ate without watching the parade.
This year, we decided to stay at home to carry on Daddy's family tradition at our place. He rushed to get pizza, while the rest of us set up the table in front of the TV watching for the parade to start.
Natalie so happy that her tee's "Come Together" logo shown on TV that she does not want to take it off. She kept waving her flag and jump around and even tried to say the pledge. Nicole on the other hand, could not really be bother.
When Daddy got back, everyone sits in front of the TV to enjoy the parade together with pizza. Though simple, it is an enjoyable way to spend our Natianal Day 2009!
This year, we decided to stay at home to carry on Daddy's family tradition at our place. He rushed to get pizza, while the rest of us set up the table in front of the TV watching for the parade to start.
Natalie so happy that her tee's "Come Together" logo shown on TV that she does not want to take it off. She kept waving her flag and jump around and even tried to say the pledge. Nicole on the other hand, could not really be bother.
When Daddy got back, everyone sits in front of the TV to enjoy the parade together with pizza. Though simple, it is an enjoyable way to spend our Natianal Day 2009!
Saturday, 8 August 2009
Gong Gong Birthday Celebration
Nicole with gong-gong. Natalie hiding at the end side but blowed the candle.
Pictures courtesy of Kelyn ee-ee's blog
Nicole with her new toy - doctor play set. While Natalie singing hokkien song and posing for the picture at the same time.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Grandma, wo ai ni
This is the phrase Natalie has been repeating day in day out. We are not sure what spur her to keep repeating this. She even said " Grandma, wo ai ni, ni bu ke yi da wo". Amazingly to see how see interpret the phrase "wo ai ni".
It might be because, with the change of arrangement, my mom is not with her throughout the week. Hence she feel the need to emphasize to her grandma that she loves her. Everytime, my mom goes home, Natalie will want to call her to tell her she miss her and ask her to come back to soon.
She has been affectionately telling me that she loves mummy. But when daddy asked her if she loves him. She will only grin. For sure, it is because of the "Homework Time" that daddy enforce every evening. But I will have to THANKS their daddy for been so supportive and attentive to the girls and our families while I am on half operational mode or rather as he called it the lazy mode!
It might be because, with the change of arrangement, my mom is not with her throughout the week. Hence she feel the need to emphasize to her grandma that she loves her. Everytime, my mom goes home, Natalie will want to call her to tell her she miss her and ask her to come back to soon.
She has been affectionately telling me that she loves mummy. But when daddy asked her if she loves him. She will only grin. For sure, it is because of the "Homework Time" that daddy enforce every evening. But I will have to THANKS their daddy for been so supportive and attentive to the girls and our families while I am on half operational mode or rather as he called it the lazy mode!
Sunday, 5 July 2009
Week of Many 1st!
This week is a week of many first. First Day of School for Natalie and Nicole in their new school.
More interestingly Natalie's first spelling in Chinese and English. "Niu" for Chinese and Ox and Owl for the English. See Natalie at Macdonalds after her first day of school. For almost everyday, she was there after school. To get her reward I suppose for her efforts in school.
1st movie for the 2 gals. Ice Age 3 - Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
Somehow, Natalie started asking for pop corns. Then came the idea from Daddy to go watch a movie. All prepared to waste the $$ if they were to throw tantrums while in the theatre, and off we went. Both were noisy in the cinema ..... er, quite interesting though cos I used to hate parents who bring their noisy children for movies and end up disturbing the rest. Ha Ha ... now I am one of them.
Both like pop corns and Natalie like the mother likes the salted ones. Was supposed to share with the daddy but half way through the movie, naughty natalie decided to use her body to shield her pop corn away from Daddy. Even asking me to SSSH! when I tok to her. Nicole on the other hand was drama ... keep saying oh no, wat happen? wats happening to the Dinosaur!
Great weekend .... though the "herd" were all not feeling well. The Movie was a good break away from the routine. Looks like weekends needs more planning and more activities yah! Good Day!
More interestingly Natalie's first spelling in Chinese and English. "Niu" for Chinese and Ox and Owl for the English. See Natalie at Macdonalds after her first day of school. For almost everyday, she was there after school. To get her reward I suppose for her efforts in school.
1st movie for the 2 gals. Ice Age 3 - Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
Somehow, Natalie started asking for pop corns. Then came the idea from Daddy to go watch a movie. All prepared to waste the $$ if they were to throw tantrums while in the theatre, and off we went. Both were noisy in the cinema ..... er, quite interesting though cos I used to hate parents who bring their noisy children for movies and end up disturbing the rest. Ha Ha ... now I am one of them.
Both like pop corns and Natalie like the mother likes the salted ones. Was supposed to share with the daddy but half way through the movie, naughty natalie decided to use her body to shield her pop corn away from Daddy. Even asking me to SSSH! when I tok to her. Nicole on the other hand was drama ... keep saying oh no, wat happen? wats happening to the Dinosaur!
Great weekend .... though the "herd" were all not feeling well. The Movie was a good break away from the routine. Looks like weekends needs more planning and more activities yah! Good Day!
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Being flexible and learning to be patient!
Teaching Natalie has now reached 2 gear ...... and I must say she has already gotten into the idea of doing homework at night. Automatically stopping her computer games to sit down with me. Why this is only stage 1 and the easy part. The more difficult one is of course the part where real work is done. I have learnt over the course of these 1.5 weeks the need for extreme patience which leads me to wonder why people cultivate patience through fishing. Er ... guess they experience more results teaching a 4 year old numbers and mathematics. Or at least I learn that.
Saturday was supposed to be "Big Slide" day. Unfortunately Natalie decided otherwise and make Daddy hit booiling point. Putting the entire trip on hold and we end up at Macdonalds instead.
Dinner was at Lot 1 .... where else. But then the 2 gals were in chorus and they sang and shouted together. Creating almost a mini rackus in the food court. Nicole was particularly happy cos she managed to drink in the same manner as her Sister. However, little know to her that the difference is in the contents not the glass.
Nevertheless ... everyone came back hapi. A prelude to our future weekend outings together. Good Day!
Sunday, 21 June 2009
Its Father's Day
Well .... its fathers' day. Not that I am really into it but I guess it is to gather. To recount that I have a family now where 2 kids look up to me to solve their problem .... was told to enjoy it while it lasts. To enjoy the fact that they fight over me ..... makes me feel wanted now that my wife is pre-occupied with her pregancy.
It just leads me to think of how much the 2 gals of grown so lets flashback for 2 years.
Even as 2 years ago, Natalie has already begun her role as the tormentor of Nicole. hahahahahaha! But then even as early as 2 years ago .. Nicole has already embarked on her .... cutie pie role.
And Natalie .... the big sister role has already stepped in as she shows her non-chalant attitude in whatever she does. Confident. Strong willed. Focused.
It just leads me to think of how much the 2 gals of grown so lets flashback for 2 years.
Even as 2 years ago, Natalie has already begun her role as the tormentor of Nicole. hahahahahaha! But then even as early as 2 years ago .. Nicole has already embarked on her .... cutie pie role.
And Natalie .... the big sister role has already stepped in as she shows her non-chalant attitude in whatever she does. Confident. Strong willed. Focused.
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Yes .... they are back!
Well ..... yes they are back. My 2 daughters .... been a long time. The trip plus the self imposed quarantine (still questioning the necessity) and finally they are back here.
Both gals miss us. I miss them too. Nicole in particular missed Daddy alot.
Got to play, teach and have fun with them. But then there are lots of things to do. Schools re-opening soon .... hence the need to engage Natalie at work. Life is gonna get hectic ..... cos real work starts after 11 p.m. when they are asleep. A way to stretch myself further.
But then its a good start. Nothing beats the feeling of having them back here. Permanently!
Good Day! 170609!
Both gals miss us. I miss them too. Nicole in particular missed Daddy alot.
Got to play, teach and have fun with them. But then there are lots of things to do. Schools re-opening soon .... hence the need to engage Natalie at work. Life is gonna get hectic ..... cos real work starts after 11 p.m. when they are asleep. A way to stretch myself further.
But then its a good start. Nothing beats the feeling of having them back here. Permanently!
Good Day! 170609!
Monday, 15 June 2009
Checkup Day for "BIG BABY"! So is it A Girl OR Boy ?!?
Its been a long time.
Its checkup day for BIG BABY once again.
Didnt really notice in the past but Doc Tan seems to tok more and have a greater sense of humour. Maybe it bcos BIG BABY has always been plaguing him with stupid questions.
Anyway no weight gain. But baby is ok.
Interesting day in the sense I was expecting to see my 2 princesses today but .... lets not dwell on this. Contentious issues always exists and inconsistencies prevail in our lives anyway. Life goes on.
Gender of the baby made known to us alreadi. But its gonna to be a secret for now.
While many have their own expectations, somehow i have my own hunch.
End day, it just feels good to have it confirmed.
I prayed for a healthy baby and smooth delivery when I was at Thailand.
Anyone reading this and wanting to know, come Dec 15th, you will.
Its checkup day for BIG BABY once again.
Didnt really notice in the past but Doc Tan seems to tok more and have a greater sense of humour. Maybe it bcos BIG BABY has always been plaguing him with stupid questions.
Anyway no weight gain. But baby is ok.
Interesting day in the sense I was expecting to see my 2 princesses today but .... lets not dwell on this. Contentious issues always exists and inconsistencies prevail in our lives anyway. Life goes on.
Gender of the baby made known to us alreadi. But its gonna to be a secret for now.
While many have their own expectations, somehow i have my own hunch.
End day, it just feels good to have it confirmed.
I prayed for a healthy baby and smooth delivery when I was at Thailand.
Anyone reading this and wanting to know, come Dec 15th, you will.
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