Category Archives: being a mom

Woo Hoo

Posted on March 12, 2012 by barbara

Yay to ONE week school break!  No need to check for homework or go through the timetable to make sure that she doesn’t miss out on some books for school, no need encounter traffic jams and we can go to … Continue reading →

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a lil surprise

Posted on February 29, 2012 by barbara

Hey everyone.  Many thanks for your comments, feedback and advice on my previous post.  Eventhough I don’t like the method being used to discipline the children in the school, I guess I have to accept it as long as Ashley … Continue reading →

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ting xie

Posted on February 28, 2012 by barbara

Ashley’s teacher gave the students a few chinese words to write as homework yesterday.  Then today, the kids have to do ting xie (Chinese spelling) on those words they did yesterday. Ashley has 2 mistakes and she left 2 spaces … Continue reading →

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Preparing For Primary One

Posted on December 27, 2011 by barbara

In a week’s time, Ashley will be in Primary One.  Someone please hand me a tissue please *sniff*  I can still remember the day I gave birth to my precious baby.   She has grown so much.  From a baby who … Continue reading →

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another milestone

Posted on November 3, 2011 by barbara

Ashley brought back her graduation photo yesterday.  It was in a yellow hardcover album with a certificate stating that she has completed her pre-school education and also a class photo.  I posted her graduation photo in facebook and many of … Continue reading →

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sweet

Posted on October 22, 2011 by barbara

Inspired by Mother, Inc.   Nothing beats being a mom 🙂

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food for the sick girl

Posted on August 5, 2011 by barbara

Thanks for all your well wishes in my previous post. Ashley is getting better now but I still keep her at home today because she has lots of phlegm and low-grade fever.  I was like a nurse taking care of … Continue reading →

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Young Kids Should Be Banned From

Posted on July 24, 2011 by barbara

I have been double tagged on this one.  Thank you Yan and Mumsgather. Now, what do I think young children should be banned from?   Anybody with an early childhood education degree from classes through accredited online colleges can tell … Continue reading →

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the eyes

Posted on July 1, 2011 by barbara

I always tell Ashley not lie to me like whether or not she ate cookies in school or junk food that her ‘gung gung’ gives her behind my back.  I don’t allow her to eat too much of those things.  … Continue reading →

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de-cluttering again

Posted on June 22, 2011 by barbara

On Saturday, I spent some time clearing Ashley’s closet. Guess what? I managed to fill 2 big bags of clothes.  These are Size 5 and some Size 4 clothes that don’t fit her anymore.  Oh I also found some unused blankies … Continue reading →

Posted in ashley, being a mom, home | 18 Comments