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Entries from August 31st, 2008

Lunch at Holland Village

August 31st, 2008 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized

We had a quick lunch at Holland Village, then Mummy went for her pre-natal massage at Afond Spa.  Daddy, Oma, Ogu and the kids went to the croc shop there to see if Toria needs new crocs.  The shop owner was really nice, tested different sizes for Toria and told us that her current shoe [...]

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A Day for the Kids

August 30th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Daddy has been very sweet recently.  Weekends used to be really boring, doing nothing, sleeping in, late naps etc… but recently, Daddy will specially bring us to places where the kids can have a good time, and we actually spend good quality time together as a family.  Really enjoyable. Today, we went to Upper Seletar [...]

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“Waterfall” by Donald

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Donald drew this and said that it is a waterfall… nice?  I like it!  He has shown so much interest in drawing that I signed him up for after school art class enrichment in NY Kindy. svgallery=20080828drawing

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Upper Seletar Reservoir

August 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized

Today, the weather was nice and windy, not too hot, so we decided to have a “picnic”.  We bought “rice with 3 dishes” for everyone from Sungei Kadut, and drove to Upper Seletar Reservoir, and ate outdoors, enjoying the scenery and the breeze.  Donald had a superbly safe long stretch of road to cycle on, [...]

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Reading Buddies

August 23rd, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Sometimes after I had read the book to Donald, he would remember the story and read it to Toria too.  And some of the funny parts, Donald would read it with such “emotions”, that Toria would laugh along… svgallery=20080823read

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Technology and My Stupidity!

August 20th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

On 16th August, Donald’s school had a fund raising concert at NYGH auditorium.  It was the 1st time Donald had any performance of such scale.  We paid $40 for his costume, and $200 for our tickets.  He performed so well, danced so well, looked absolutely cute, and we were so proud of him.  We brought [...]

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Lessons at Marsden Swim School

August 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Daddy is still on MC, so dragged him along to take pictures, otherwise I am always in the pool with them, how to capture moments? We are with Marsden Swim School at Turf City, every Tuesday.  It is a sheltered, heated pool.  (heated is not like suana hot, just about 31 deg c, so it [...]

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Wk 20 Scan

August 18th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Well, halfway there!  Today is the detailed scan.  Little girl is doing fine… We have decided to name her ELIZABETH CHAN.  For short, we are calling her “Lizzie”. svgallery=20080818scans 0jbJnMRF8fQ GL2uTfS-ako Ck_urSg_cSc cS-t23av8r4

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NYGH Sec 2/9 & 3/2 Gathering

August 12th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

backdated to 17 May 2008 We had a little gathering today, at Pan Pacific Hotel.  The food was so-so, but the company was great! svgallery=20080812nygh

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Flashback…

August 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Auntie Sherrie forwarded me some of the pictures she had taken of the kids long time ago.  Can you tell which is Donald and which is Toria? svgallery=20080810nostalgy

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We Nearly Lost Donald!

August 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

2008.08.08 Supposedly a very good day, many people choosing to get hitched on this day; many parents choosing for their babies to be born on this day; Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony… But on this day, we nearly lost Donald…. forever… *** Daddy was discharged today from the hospital.  He insisted to send Oma home, together [...]

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Sleep Apnoea

August 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Don’t play play… don’t ignore that loud, irregular snoring of your husband or yourself! Daddy had been snoring for the longest time. For the past 4 years, the sound became unbearable and I had to wear ear plugs to sleep.  And recently I was doing regular ear candling, which I thought would clean out the [...]

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Update on Victoria

August 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Nope, I do not have super memory, but I do make it a point to take down notes using my blackberry. So here are some milestones of our darling Victoria from way back in Nov 2007…. 14 months * Shadow discovery – Toria was intrigued with her shadow on the wall, she tried to pat [...]

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Update on Donald

August 6th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Some Updates on Donald – 4.5 years old, he weighs 17.7kg (18/8/08) – His favorite numbers are 5 and 1 – His favorite letters are O and B   Mandarin – Can recite 唐诗 – 李白 çš„ 静夜思 – Currently attending Berries (百力果), and this happened just after 3 lessons One Saturday evening, we went [...]

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JG Group Photo

August 5th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Today is the Parent Chat Session cum Group Photo Taking. svgallery=20080805jg

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Girls Gathering

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Had a mini gathering…Sherrie couldn’t make it.  We celebrated both Joanne and my birthday, poor Carol had to foot the entire bill!  (Sorry Carol!  Sherrie… you were suppose to come and bear half! hahahaha!) Of cos, there was another item being celebrated… Carol is pregnant!  The moment she found out, she sms me “wow! Your [...]

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Baby Changing Station Toy

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

One mummy (thanks Melissa!) from the asiaparents forum, was clearing out some old toys.  She posted in the forum that she was selling this toy that is like a baby changing station.  I asked her for photos of it, and when I saw it, I immediately knew that this toy is not from Singapore, cos [...]

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Mother & Daughter

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

My little girl….. svgallery=20080803mum

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I am the Sticker Book

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Previously I posted on how Donald would use Toria as a sticker book and paste all his stickers on her.  Now Toria “self mutilate”. LOL!  She pasted all the stickers all over herself.  Her arms, her legs, her face and apparently enjoying herself!  When we presented her another set of stickers, which is Hello Kitty, [...]

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I Love Bags

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments · Uncategorized

hmm…. Toria taking after one of Mummy’s traits, the love for bags.  Even though these 3 favorite are almost all that she has right now, she hung all of them around her neck and shoulder and paraded around the house.  When we go out, she would demand to bring all 3 along, it will take [...]

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