Category Archives: ashley

Swimming Lessons For Children

Posted on March 29, 2011 by barbara

When I was in primary school, I learned how to swim as part of the school curriculum.  The lessons were held once a week. We went to another school’s swimming pool every Monday evening for an hour lesson.  However, after … Continue reading →

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Renewing The Malaysian Passport

Posted on March 22, 2011 by barbara

I finally moved my butt and renewed my passport which has expired a year ago.  I also took this opportunity to get Ashley her first passport too.  Last week, she went to the photo studio to get her passport photo … Continue reading →

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to dance or not to dance

Posted on March 17, 2011 by barbara

I’m taking a break from the Malacca trip post.  So, Sheoh Yan, please bear with me for a while.  Hold on to the tissues first…hahahahahaa.  Last week, Ashley told me that her teachers asked if she would like to join … Continue reading →

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Malacca Again

Posted on March 14, 2011 by barbara

That’s where we went 🙂  Did I tell you that I love Malacca?  Just can’t get enough of this charming UNESCO World Heritage city which is only 1.5 hours away from KL.  What I love about Malacca is its quirky … Continue reading →

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iPhone Interactive Stories For Children

Posted on March 8, 2011 by barbara

Ashley loves playing around with the iPhone.  I don’t have one. It’s my sister’s.  She’s so spoilt that my sister let her use her phone all the time.  I think Ashley uses the phone more than her.  I have since … Continue reading →

Posted in ashley, education | 14 Comments

sounds familiar?

Posted on March 7, 2011 by barbara

When Ashley was a toddler, she started calling me “Mi”.  Then it was “Mommy”. and sometimes “Mama”.  Now? MOMMMMMMM!!!! “Mom, where are you” “Yes Mom” “Not this Mom!” “Can I Mom?” “Alright Mom” Sometimes when I remind her to do … Continue reading →

Posted in ashley, being a mom | 15 Comments

Adding Some Sparkles To Her Hair

Posted on March 2, 2011 by barbara

Just before the Chinese New Year, I found a stall selling bags, plus size lingerie and accessories in the market near my house.  What caught my eyes were some really cute headbands.  They are soft with embellishments in the shapes … Continue reading →

Posted in ashley, shopping | 15 Comments

a good buy

Posted on March 2, 2011 by barbara

I so need to get this pillow for my daughter. Saw this pillow in Etsy.  The felt is made from 100 percent post consumer recycled water bottles.  The empty bottles are melted down and turned into high quality soft felt … Continue reading →

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Homework Marathon

Posted on February 28, 2011 by barbara

Ashley went to school today after being absent for a week as she was unwell.  Guess how many homework she has to do? There are 14 books in the above photo.  These are the ones that the teacher handed to … Continue reading →

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5 of them

Posted on February 26, 2011 by barbara

Besides Augmentin antibiotics, these are the medicines she has to take 3 times a day. Fever, Phlegm, Lung & Cough syrups Ashley absolutely hates taking them especially the Phlegm and the Lung syrups.  After feeding her, she would vomit.  So … Continue reading →

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