So.. how do I manage to get by with a 5 yr old, a 2.5yr old and a 6mths old baby?
For one, I don’t cook, I don’t fancy it and I doubt I can cook in peace with a baby who needs to be fed at 5+pm and put to bed by 7pm, plus having [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Parenting Tips'
How I manage without help
May 21st, 2009 · 5 Comments · Uncategorized
Tags: Mummy·Parenting Tips
High Chair?
May 18th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Uncategorized
Gave up on my past high chairs. Sold my Aprica “high chair cum bed”, sold my Ikea antilop. Both couldn’t really “fit” into my dining table. They couldnt be flushed against the table, due to height differences.
Custom made 2 teak high chair, without buckle type, but she will only be able to sit by herself [...]
Tags: Elizabeth·Parenting Tips
Make Do Easel
May 1st, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Small house, no space for a standalone easel, so this will do. Paste an A3 size plain paper on my cabinet door, Donald will sometimes draw something, or write a chinese sentence or we will do phonics spelling. But I will have to keep a watch out that the pencil doesn’t stray outside the paper.
This [...]
Tags: Donald·Parenting Tips
Post Partum Hair Loss Episode 3
April 29th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
The time has come again…. Time for horrible hair days… for months…
I didn’t record this event after Donald’s birth, but I did for Toria’s birth, because the hair loss after Toria was HORRIFYING. (see Post Partum Hair Loss Episode 2). Now, this is to record for post-Lizzie.
25/3, Lizzie is 3.5mths old, that day, I [...]
Quality Time Daddy+Donald
April 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
Since the birth of Liz, there had been some changes to Donald & Toria’s bedtime.
Previously, they would sleep at 11pm, waking up 9/10am. But after Liz was born, they started to wake up at 7am, so they CAN’T continue sleeping only at 11pm, so calculating based on the amount of sleep they require at their [...]
Tags: Daddy·Donald·Parenting Tips
Lap Dance?
April 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
This is how I manage to eat my meals if Liz is whiny. I would put her tummy down on my lap. Normally, she would stop crying and happily look around. If she cries, I would just jiggle my legs. If it is near her nap time, she will actually fall asleep in this position. [...]
Tags: Elizabeth·Parenting Tips
Beco in Action
April 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Ok, I am getting very comfy with my beco. Moved away from ergo. But still am thankful for the ergo that brought me through 2 kids, 4 years!
Well, the beco is good in many ways, the only “negative” for me, is that it is more “lay chay” to wear compared to ergo. Maybe only those [...]
Tags: Elizabeth·Parenting Tips
Spork
April 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
backdated to 28th March 2009
Sometimes when we eat out, we face the problem of finding metal spoon/fork for the kids to eat their food. So we went to buy Sporks. It is a combination of SPoon, fORK and knife. Costs less than $6 i think, available at all big department stores. So now, we will [...]
Tags: Parenting Tips·Victoria
Fluffy? Foo Foo?
April 8th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
I am using the California Baby Hair Conditioner as a leave in conditioner for my girls. I saw how effective it was on Toria’s hair. Her hair was a little dry before and would be wispy, after using the conditioner for some time, her hair now is soft and smooth. Many people noticed her good hair quality [...]
Tags: Elizabeth·Parenting Tips
1-on-1 with Toria
April 1st, 2009 · 2 Comments · Uncategorized
This “appointment” had been long overdue. My heart goes out to Toria, she doesn’t get full attention from us. When baby is asleep, I am doing worksheets with Donald. When Donald is done, baby wakes up, and she wants our attention. Toria, being the middle child, is stuck in between. She becomes whiny, everytime I [...]
Tags: Parenting Tips·Victoria
