Category Archives: being a mom

Weekly Test

Ashley’s school reopens tomorrow.  It was closed since last Wednesday for Chinese New Year.  Her teacher told me that she won’t give the class any homework during the Chinese New Year holiday but when they return, they have to work … Continue reading

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books from my childhood

While growing up, I read a lot of Enid Blyton’s books such as the Magic Faraway Tree, Wishing Chair, Hello Mr. Twiddle and etc.  These books were such a delight and I read them over and over again.  I wished … Continue reading

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a new week

Happy 2011 Everyone.  How’s your celebration?  We didn’t do much.  No countdown for us but at the stroke of midnight, we could see fireworks from our place.  Spent the first day of the New Year cleaning the house.  Hubs was … Continue reading

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When Grandparents Spoil Their Grandchildren

We all know that the grandparents’ job is to spoil their grandchildren.  My mom and dad are no exception.  Ashley is their only grandchild so they really spoil her till no end.  What do they do?  They stuff her with … Continue reading

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a mother’s dilemma

When Ashley was going in and out of the hospital recently, she spent her time munching on koko crunch (provided by the hospital) and watching tv.  Her favourite is the Disney Channel.  Guess which show kept playing over and over … Continue reading

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Tea Party At School

Ashley’s school organized 2 tea parties this week, one on Tuesday and one today.  The tea party on Tuesday was held amongst her classmates.  I decided to pack some party packs for her and her classmates at the very last … Continue reading

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happy halloween

Every time when we are in ToysRus, Ashley would ask us to get her this Jack O Lantern candy bucket.  We didn’t think it was a good idea to get her one since she does not go trick-o-treating. A few … Continue reading

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Time Out Method

I read something quite interesting yesterday.  It is about the popular Time Out method of child disciplining.  I am sure many of us have tried this method when unacceptable behaviour occurs.  Misbehave children are told to sit at a corner … Continue reading

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the talk

When I bring Ashley to the washrooms at the mall or restaurants, I usually choose the squat toilets because I find them to be more hygienic.  There is no need for her to sit on the toilet seat eventhough I … Continue reading

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love …..

how she comes up to me and bargain for a few more minutes to play or watch tv before bedtime. how she pretends to be stuck between 2 chairs and asked me to help her up. the way she sings … Continue reading

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