Eid 09

Main culprit for the absence has to be the (not so) new handphone cos my little twitter community enjoys mini-pics and text of less than 140 characters (i love my intimate twitter circle btw cos they're small and consists of mainly girls).

And Eid this year hasn't been very merry cos Matriarch was away for a mini-pilgrimage and was back only on the 2nd day which we then spent catching up and bonding with her and her side of the family who all came to fetch her from the airport and convoyed back to our house (yes we dont call her matriarch for nuffin).

I know I only had one day of visiting so far and it was rather bad of me to be complaining about dragging two fidgety kids from house to house all decked in the traditional outfit and trying to maintain my (not so) poised kebaya and make-up. But I took my words back almost immediately cos I was self-reminded of the less fortunate. There are ppl out there who'd give anything to be able to spend eid with healthy kids.

So yes. I thank God for what I have today.

Terengganu Again

I'm officially the lousiest blogging mom around cos I don't take enough photographs of our short vacations. It's just so troublesome to be fiddling with a camera in the presence of the two kids.

Anyway, we did it again. 8-10hr long coach ride gives you much reason to stuff the kids with things you don't normally give.



The thing I was most thankful for was, Pumpkin's poop time. It was always when we were about to reach the hotel or at the hotel room itself. Good girl!


I had to give pool pics a miss cos I want to worry less abt the camera being unattended. But now I regret it cos that was the part the kids liked most.





2nd time round and I have to say they're still so much more well-behaved in the bumpy loooong bus ride than they are at home.

What's Latest.

The Spouse and I speak Singlish. If I need to tell him to wait for me, I would most likely say "wait ar.. very fast one." Imagine how silly it made us feel when the other day, the 3yo Munches told her dad "Papa, I'll be right back" when I interrupted her playtime with him.

That is what too much telly did to her.

Meanwhile, the 11 mth old Pumps has started walking 2weeks ago but not practising enough. She only walks in favour of food.


This is us from my cousin's wedding this afternoon.

Hello Daddy!

This morning, a lady standing in front of me was reading Today paper and I spotted a photo of my father-in-law and his band on a page.

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Last week, we saw him on this poster when we were having dinner at Banquet.

image borrowed from http://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/

The Spouse and I can't help feeling tickled by these images. Now I foresee my kids laughing their heads off seeing their folks' hey-day photos.

Gig + Zoo Weekend

Sometimes I wish The Spouse works regular office hours so that we can do normal family weekends instead of him having to take leave to do so. Since a friend was coming down from Indonesia, he took both last saturday and sunday off work. We made use of sunday for the zoo which I've been wanting to do for loooooong while. Quite a shame we took this long since we don't live that far away.

Munchkin loved feeding the goats. I think we found ourselves another regular spot.

Pumpkin's 1st Trip

Spent the long weekend tripping to Awana Kijal Terengganu with the camera's battery charging at home. The hotel was okay, beach was pretty but not safe for swim and the kids were at their best. Not a single whimper throughout the 8hr long bus ride except for Pumpkin's regular indication for milk.




The tantrum started as soon as we got to our doorstep last night. Munches refused to enter, wailing non-stop "Want to go to our room!". She was referring to the hotel room at Awana. Took a while to pacify her so I thought that was a good excuse to plan something for later weeks of June.

PR-ing at Cousin's Wedding

Matriarch's side of the family is very small thus we can only rely on each other for help. I don't exactly know what I was busy with but it seems I didn't even manage to take a photo with bride and groom. Absurd, right?!

Only took my camera out at the end of the day after pengantin left.



(edited: Now I recall doing the kepo PR-ing here and there cos half of the guests are Matriarch's friends.

Mini gig-goers

Sunday got fine (what more with Mister beaming ear to ear over pool's win) and our trip to esplanade with the kids was fab. from the weather, to the bands to the sound technicals, to our parking spot, to our seats (thanks faezah who spared us centre top space when the place is almost packed to brim) to the company. mocca+yuna+typewriter = one of the best reasons to take the trip down with the kids.

Emelda's 1st Birthday

My cousin's daughter turned 1 and I liked how my aunt did the sweet deco. She has gotten pretty good doing for weddings and company functions but those are major. I like the fact that she takes the trouble to do kids' birthday parties too.



The hut turned into a shisha den.


The "kitchen" was not too close so not interfered by BBQ smoke.




deco: http://rissagallery.multiply.com/

Eventful January

Crazy start of the year when Pumpkin had to be hospitalised for viral infection for five days, Matriarch, Mister and myself took turns to do night duty at the ward but all of us came back sick after one night. Equipped with only my hp, I managed to connect to mobile blog and facebook for updates. As soon as we got her home, I had to rush through the final preps for Munchkin's birthday which turned out very different from other events we had. It was a lot of catching up on cousins-in-law and long lost pals who've got babies and little kiddos. Thanks for coming, people.

Class Birthday

I couldn't resist getting them the Drum cake from Coffee Bean.

3 days at Aloha Loyang













Special thanks to mybakingtray for the complimentary tarts and puffs.

Other sources:
Venue - http://www.aloharesorts.com.sg/

Drum Cake - http://www.coffeebean.com.sg

Image icing birthday cake - http://myssaliana.multiply.com/

Helium-filled plain and foil balloons - http://www.harvestwell.com.sg/

Mickey Mouse Theme partyware -

1. Heartlink Trading
116 Middle Rd #01-02
ICB Enterprise Hse
tel: 6294939

2. Chia Nephews Toys Pte Ltd
5 & 6 Tan Quee Lan Street
Singapore 188094
tel: 63340509

3. THE GIFT BOX (http://www.harvestwell.com.sg)
10 Sinaran Drive
#01-K01 Novena Square2
Singapore 307506

Treat Packs - Various pasar malam

The Father-in-law's Band

Chanced upon an interesting blog today. One that has photos of the father-in-law in his hey days. A dude he was.


http://singapore60smusic.blogspot.com/ by andy young, my father-in-law's ex-bandmate.

Puddle Pop

Munchkin and I caught Madagascar 2 yesterday at a nearby (near empty)cinema not for the movie (we could've done DVDs like everyone else) but only because I hadn't gone to one in ages and I wanted her to have her first cinema experience (she sure loved it). Another first time was also her going out in wellies and I was glad I made her put them on cos she had a splashing good walk home.

Thing is, Munchkin makes great company to go out with now (I get to laugh at everything she says) but I cannot do that often reason being the dreaded feeling to have to leave Pumpkin at home with Matriarch. But I'll make sure you get your turn, baby.

Munchkin's New Toy

The Mister showed her a dollhouse and she had no reaction. He showed her the drumset and she went wild so he got that for her. She could hardly wait till we got home, even told a stranger who was taking the lift with us, "i'm going to drum!".

This was my brother fixing the set for her.


I got it video-ed here.

and here for facebooksters.

Two Weddings in One Evening

Pumpkin is now able to wear her sister's garb meant for 6-12mths.


Munchkin's favourite playmate.


The Khans current lineup.


Gambar curi from Linda.

Jalan Raya

The bigger reason why I don't take that many photos of Pumpkin is because she's always sleeping. Which I'm truly grateful for, syukur alhamdulillah, that she's been sleeping through the night since three weeks old, pretty much the opposite of Munches both in behaviour and ermm.. size (just look at her).



Munchkin, now approaching 3, is still waking up at night, ok?

Guess What?

We found a new Elephant!

The family went shopping at Causeway Point last night and we decided to take a look at Kiddy Palace (I didn't see it here the last time I checked) and there it was, only two pieces, almost hidden by the bigger toys on the rack. We showed Munchkin and she beamed but we wanted her to know that it wasn't her old one (though I bet she could tell) and that we had to purchase this so she should be aware that not everything she lost can be retrieved.


We did this while our man tried out a new shirt.

Before heading home, Mister suggested we get the other piece (did I mention before we like to over-react?) without her knowledge. It was after all, only $4.50. And the best part was, the twin brother elephant saved the evening. At the payment counter, I was flustered not being able to find my discount card (we bought other things as well lah.. not that I die die must get discount for a $4.50 item) when another sales person came and asked if I bought the same elephant earlier. I showed her the receipt and lo and behold! They kept my card cos I had left it there earlier.
Phew.

Eid 2008

Munchkin threw a professional tantrum on the morning of Eid.


Hello lilac and purple to us and 3/4 of the malay community we saw on the streets that day.

Beef for Buka

If there're only two items of consumption that my man is passionate about, it's teh and steak. So the kitchen was his yesterday.

Two Months After

I'm back at work today cos I'm breaking down my third month maternity leave to Tuesdays and Thursdays for 10 weeks so not too 'culture-shocking'. The thing I dread most is the journey to and fro. Geographically, my workplace is not that far but because there isn't direct transportation, it requires three transfers making the journey an hour long. I keep thinking about the things I could do with the girls at home with that two hours to and fro. Apart from that, I resent having to squeeze on to the buses with the swarm of poly kids. And driving is so not economical. I long for this:



just for the purpose of getting to and from work, you know? Can cut my journey time by half. But I don't think the people at home would ever approve of me getting a bike license.

How Queer

When the kids are up, I keep wishing they take a nap or go to bed very early but when they are asleep, I miss them and want to play with them.

Is it just me or does every parent feels the same?

Filial Piety vs Post-Natal Confinement

The family spent a night at Swissotel last weekend because Matriarch had made advanced booking for a discounted stay in conjunction with her friend's birthday. I couldn't let her go on her own because filial piety wins. Well at least.. I did my best keeping confined to the hotel's premises.. and maybe the basement of Raffles City Shopping Centre.

Munchkin with her Cousin Sirin

Me doing the Karen Cheng at 2 weeks post-natal. 10kg down, 10kg more to go.

Probably our first couple pic since our wedding.

Morning after.