Category Archives: being a mom

six

Posted on May 24, 2011 by barbara

Today is a very special day, and not just because it is your birthday, but because it is the day when I first saw my angel six years ago. Happy Birthday to our pride and joy. May you always be … Continue reading →

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My DIY Party Packs

Posted on May 18, 2011 by barbara

Time to reveal what lil project I had been working on 🙂 Hmmm, judging from the title of my post, I am sure you all know what they are already.  I was kinda busy for the past few weeks as … Continue reading →

Posted in being a mom, children, crafts | 23 Comments

dog training

Posted on April 18, 2011 by barbara

We went out for dinner last night and spotted a dog training session nearby.  Ashley was ecstatic to see the dogs as she just loves them.  After spending about 10 minutes to watch the training, we went to have our … Continue reading →

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Temper Tantrums Strike Again

Posted on April 7, 2011 by barbara

Ashley has developed a very bad habit these days.  Whenever she’s unhappy, she would stomp her feet and start complaining if she doesn’t want to do something that I asked her to.  Every morning when I asked her to wake … Continue reading →

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terrifying 3 minutes

Posted on March 31, 2011 by barbara

Last Sunday, we went to Sunway Pyramid for some retail therapy.  As usual, I head over to Cotton On Kids to check out their collection.  Ashley followed me while hubs sat at one of the benches a few steps away … Continue reading →

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Good Read On Parenting And Kids

Posted on March 23, 2011 by barbara

Hey everyone, When you have time, do click on the links below.  They are some of the best recent articles on parenting and kids: Creative Parenting Tips and Tricks: Creative Parenting Tips and Tricks via Family from SC Johnson The … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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a mother’s nightmare

Posted on February 24, 2011 by barbara

is when your child …. *  has high fever *  refuses to take her medicine *  vomits out the medicine after taking them *  has no appetite to eat I feel so helpless seeing her cough non-stop,  seeing her so tired and … Continue reading →

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How To Explain Death To Children

Posted on February 10, 2011 by barbara

Ashley knows that when a person is old, he/she would eventually go to heaven.  Lately she has been asking me if I would be in heaven when she’s an adult.  I said maybe.  Then she started sobbing.  She said she … Continue reading →

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