When asked how her day was,...she said:
"Mom, something sad happened to me today." Oh really? That's not nice, can you tell me about it? "I dropped my sandwich onto the playground and had to put it in the bin!" Knowing how important her food is to her, I asked if it's the entire sandwich or just half (as it was halved). She replied, "Half! But I was told to go to the playground to eat my lunch and it dropped." It's okay, Letitia. There should be enough food left for you in your lunchbox. She's either worried that I will be angry at her or regretful that she did not get to eat all her food. There wasn't much left in the lunchbox.
As far as I could see, she did well on her first day. She found her PREP friends and was off being sociable to all her mates saying hellos. She went around telling people which kids were in which class as we saw some tags on the bag racks. She's ooozing with joy and excitement for her day in BIG school. I am proud of her. We are proud of her.
She's asleep the 2nd minute I let her room....even earlier than Mathena (to m's dismay who spent 5 mins calling her to wake her up). M did not have enough of her...she misses her "cheh-cheh".
Day 1
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Letitia's 1st day at KINDY
Assembly at Cedars putting on their Rafter
badges. The classes at Junior School
is named after sportmen of Australia and
aptly for a child who's grandad is a tennis
freak, her class is named after Pat Rafter.
At the door saying goodbye to
little Mathena.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
My Surprise!
"He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me"....today, I am reminded that I am loved.Okay....what happened?
After a huge day, reorganising Letitia's playdate and ending up hosting a family to play in our little townhouse, feeding them and my own mob, then, up-and-at-them again after the girls have had their sleep to drop off a birthday present to a church-friend 25mins away, played and socialised (quite an effort for a hermit like me), then buying take-out fried-unhealthy-chicken and salad for dinner, then bathing the kids and treating them to a few squirts of mommy's perfume, then having dinner....
Oh, actually before the kids had their lunch of wontons, a delivery man came knocking with a HUGE bunch of flowers. For ME, me, me, me!!! The little ones fought over holding the bunch bigger than them and Mathena went into song of "happy birthday...to you" (go figure!).
So there! A "symbol" to show that my hubby loves me enough to spend money (yes, he's pretty tight!) and to show my girls that I am NUMERO UNO. It sits proudly on my dining table for all to see. A very nice feeling....I think I'll dwell on it this Australia day!
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Thieves Be Doomed!
Am not happy at the moment!
Over the past week, I have had a few of my close friends and relatives told me that their houses were either broken into or attempted break-ins. This is a very annoying thing. All such cases happen in my home town of Malaysia and also here in NSW.
This is not a nice thing at all. When ones house is broken into, one feels that his/ her security has been pulled from under her. The very foundation and refuge that one relates to is no longer safe or trustworthy. I freak out at the thought that even in my sleep, my doors are being tampered and my windows are being "tweaked". Being a stay at home mom, my home is my fortress. It scares the heck out of me to think that I am not secure.
So, you thieves out there...please spare a thought to us helpless people. We never meant you any harm. Do think before you act, you are capable of hurting and mixing up other people's lives and thinking.
I am more dilligent in locking my windows and doors now.
Over the past week, I have had a few of my close friends and relatives told me that their houses were either broken into or attempted break-ins. This is a very annoying thing. All such cases happen in my home town of Malaysia and also here in NSW.
This is not a nice thing at all. When ones house is broken into, one feels that his/ her security has been pulled from under her. The very foundation and refuge that one relates to is no longer safe or trustworthy. I freak out at the thought that even in my sleep, my doors are being tampered and my windows are being "tweaked". Being a stay at home mom, my home is my fortress. It scares the heck out of me to think that I am not secure.
So, you thieves out there...please spare a thought to us helpless people. We never meant you any harm. Do think before you act, you are capable of hurting and mixing up other people's lives and thinking.
I am more dilligent in locking my windows and doors now.
Thursday, January 19, 2006
Ta-daah!
On better days when the girls are theatrical and happily playing, minus the germs and spews.
Germs and Spews!
We've been flat out trying to contained a virul thingy with Mathena. It's now nearly day-6 and she's just gotten rid of her high temps.Mathena has been very miserable and clingy. She is showing all signs of lack of sleep....(and so are we). She's up 2-3 times a night and I am feeling like I have a new born baby again. We had her checked out with a GP and as usual, was told to sit it out and give plenty of fluids and rest!!!
My Little Miss Independant is not herself. She is even rejecting her beloved "Ah-Kong". All he has to do is walk close to her and she'll let out a squeal of rejection. I don't think I can take this much longer. I feel like I have grown a toddler by the side of my leg. She weighs at least 12 kgs (or less after this episode!)
But sigh.... I still love both of them to bits.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Resolutions 2006
Okay, okay...I know I am far behind in "resolutions" etc. I do feel I should be excused as I have to handle 2 adults and 2 children at home.
Resolution No 1: Be on top of things, esp. making resolutions!
I have never been a New Year sort of person, in fact I recall clearly that each New Year eve, I will wake up annoyed at the noises of revellers and fireworks. New Year's day is a good day to sleep in.....(not anymore)
Resolution No 2: Be Active!
Okay, I too am pressured by the yummy moms around me to hit the GYM scene. Doesn't everyone want to be a Supermodel? Anyone who says that they are "happy as they are" will surely receive a "look" from the audience. I do want to be fitter, maybe shed a few of those wobbly bits and also strengthen my joints (my body has never been the same since childbirth). When the day comes, I will keep you informed.....it's a resolution, right?
Resolution No 3: Be Content!
It'd like to teach myself not to be influence by the advertisement catalogues and stop dreaming up "improvements" for our lives and homes. It will be a sensible aim to teach my girls this same value. To be happy and proud of what little we have, as in reality, there are many who have less than little. Also to be reminded that what we have can be taken away as well. All we have is only by the blessing of GOD and not of our own merits.
Resolution No 4: Be kind to one another!
Honestly, to be kind to my husband and our marriage. There's so much around me that builds me up to be "better than Thou" in attitude to my better half. The feminist movement, the independant thinking, working as well as the equality concept does not reinforce the basic GOD given and biblical principle that my WHOLE BEING is here for the better of my husband. For him to strive higher and better in the community, in GOD's will as well as a father/husband/son/friend in all his relationships. The more I read God's word, the more I realise how far I have fallen behind. I aim to work hard in making my marriage one that is honouring to GOD..... and that is a lot of work!!!!
Resolution No 5: Closer to HIM day by day.
The usual, read the bible more, pray more and serve others more. One challenge is maybe to do a journal of all the readings for this year...which is promoted in our Church. We might even try to do family devotions with the girls now...maybe once a week to start with.
Resolution No 6: $$ Matters
My motto: Avoid the shops like the plague! As long as I am away from the shops, nothing gets spent. Even the sales don't SAVE us $. Have learnt that the hard way!!!
Resolution No 7: Kids R Us!
Alex and myself are definately into the ministry of Parenting. We'll be spending time reading and praying about it. Our major project are our two monkeys and how we bring them up. But meanwhile, we are keen to encourage other parents "Along the Virtuous Way".
Resolution No 1: Be on top of things, esp. making resolutions!
I have never been a New Year sort of person, in fact I recall clearly that each New Year eve, I will wake up annoyed at the noises of revellers and fireworks. New Year's day is a good day to sleep in.....(not anymore)
Resolution No 2: Be Active!
Okay, I too am pressured by the yummy moms around me to hit the GYM scene. Doesn't everyone want to be a Supermodel? Anyone who says that they are "happy as they are" will surely receive a "look" from the audience. I do want to be fitter, maybe shed a few of those wobbly bits and also strengthen my joints (my body has never been the same since childbirth). When the day comes, I will keep you informed.....it's a resolution, right?
Resolution No 3: Be Content!
It'd like to teach myself not to be influence by the advertisement catalogues and stop dreaming up "improvements" for our lives and homes. It will be a sensible aim to teach my girls this same value. To be happy and proud of what little we have, as in reality, there are many who have less than little. Also to be reminded that what we have can be taken away as well. All we have is only by the blessing of GOD and not of our own merits.
Resolution No 4: Be kind to one another!
Honestly, to be kind to my husband and our marriage. There's so much around me that builds me up to be "better than Thou" in attitude to my better half. The feminist movement, the independant thinking, working as well as the equality concept does not reinforce the basic GOD given and biblical principle that my WHOLE BEING is here for the better of my husband. For him to strive higher and better in the community, in GOD's will as well as a father/husband/son/friend in all his relationships. The more I read God's word, the more I realise how far I have fallen behind. I aim to work hard in making my marriage one that is honouring to GOD..... and that is a lot of work!!!!
Resolution No 5: Closer to HIM day by day.
The usual, read the bible more, pray more and serve others more. One challenge is maybe to do a journal of all the readings for this year...which is promoted in our Church. We might even try to do family devotions with the girls now...maybe once a week to start with.
Resolution No 6: $$ Matters
My motto: Avoid the shops like the plague! As long as I am away from the shops, nothing gets spent. Even the sales don't SAVE us $. Have learnt that the hard way!!!
Resolution No 7: Kids R Us!
Alex and myself are definately into the ministry of Parenting. We'll be spending time reading and praying about it. Our major project are our two monkeys and how we bring them up. But meanwhile, we are keen to encourage other parents "Along the Virtuous Way".
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Welcome Back to the Gong, Ah Kong!
My girls have revelled at the fact that Ah Kong will be here for a while.Mathena says "Ah Kong, coming..." in fear that Ah Kong will leave without her even though he has been sitting in front of the tv whole day.
Letitia is less drawn to him but loves having a grandparent to applaude her dance moves and her "cleverness".
Always good to have family in the Chan home!
Thanks for coming, Papa!! Did you like our 45 Deg Summer heat on New Year's Day?
Tribute to my Brother
You know? Often the thought of having family(9) around in a 4BR townhouse, over a scorching summer season of festivities can be a nightmare in itself. BUT, I was surprised that I actually had a ball and now misses my Brisbane mob- my brother Alan's family.
They travelled, they came, they ate, they played and they left us,... with many memories.
My brother took time out of his busy schedule, packed his 2 boys, wife and my dad into their 4WD and did a 6 day road trip south to our humble South Coast. On arrival, we celebrated Christmas and watched as the kids (my two girls and theirs) played together, slept in the same room, fought, ate on the same table and showed us immense difference between the Xs and Ys of chromosomes.
I do miss my brother. He's quite a handful of an adult yet he is every bit endearing to me. Ah boy (as we call him), loves his gadgets and gizmos. As most toys are often very self absorbing, he is always the first to tell you that he gets stuff "for his family". Hence their entire family car is full of stuff. I have no reason or doubt of my brother's commitment and love to my family. He's one of the last to trust any man to come near me. Now he's good friends with Alex. He will tell me "as is" even if he is DEAD wrong. He's the first to call me FAT (I tried to convince him that I am in fact a SUPERMODEL) and the last to tell me my cooking is nice (after his third helping of Kuching Laksa). He enjoys deep and meaningful conversations about life, work and family.
Ever since I left home for Oz-land donkey years ago, Alan's been my constant "wind beneath my wing". Since then, our roles have reversed several occasions as we learn from each other the different things life brings us. Alan's ear is there (if I leave messages) for me to pour out to. We re-lived all that in the short 4 days together. It was like OLD times. It's moments like these I wish we all lived in the same cities.
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