Didn't Know It Will Be This Hard

Ok, I have a confession. I cried a teeny weeny when I got home from sending the kids off at school. Maybe it was the quietness of the apartment. Maybe its the whole being alone was just too overwhelming. Maybe the way Putra was searching for me and couldn't see me. I tried to wave and call out to him but I worry if I do, he will run out to me. So I quickly step back into the crowds of mummies and walk away with a heavy heart. My eyes were soak with tears but managed to keep my composure till I stepped into the apartment. hahaha... Hubby made fun of me saying how it was my turn to cry. Could this be separation anxiety? ahahahahaahah

So here I am sitting in my living room waiting for hubby to come home from his late telecon. Can't help thinking, if it's so hard for me to adjust, how about the kids? It must be harder for kids to adjust to changes. But then again, in some situation kids tend to adapt better than adults. So this is what I learnt from my my kids. It makes me realise how in some situation I need them to reassure me that everything is ok and vice versa. Its ok to rely on them. Afterall they are my strength.

Anyway, I am thankful for those kids. They taught me a great deal about life and motherhood.:) and oh patience.. hahahaha

God Bless to all mummies :)

Remembering Kids' First Day At School

Feeling nervous but excited for the kids. Even though Putri had been in a montessori school before, it feels different this time maybe because she was in Nursery and now she be in Kindergarten. I am a little worry because Putri had been home-school more for the last 3years and wonder how she will be. In the montessori school the atmosphere was totally different from kindergarten. The school had a very homely, enthusiastic, fun, loud atmosphere. Putri love it there because she got to learn with kids not just her age but from as young as 2 1/2 up to 6years old.

She is very nervous and worry too. She cried last night saying she doesn't want to go school because it is different. I reassured her over and over and finally she fall asleep. This morning she seems alright. I hope she will enjoy school. Today is consider a trial day. So both kids will have both parents with them. Putra will be in Nursery1/Playgroup. There will be 8 more new kids his age joining today. It will be good for him to have his own social life. hahahaha

Anyways, will tell more about their first day later. Right now I need a strong tea to calm myself down. Hahahahaha.

It Was A Good First Day @ St.Francis Kindrgarten

I felt nostalgic being at the Kindergarten. 25years ago, I was a student there. The kindergarten for sure was different but the church and the surrounding were the same. I instantly knew the kids will have fun.




As expected, Putri cried for the first 15mins. But after she behave like she had been in the school for years. She make friends with almost all of her classmates and of course with the playboy in the class Hahahaha. Putri loving it and Thank God for that.

As for Putra.... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

He is really in his own little world. He has this "I don't care attitude" but at the same time he is very sociable with the other kids. He threw tantrums when the teacher tried to make him sit with the kids. The usual thing he did when he didn't get his way. But other than that I can tell he enjoyed the day.




So today is the second day and its activity and movement day so lots of play and outdoor activities. As for me, I am looking forward to have my own outdoor activity; a nice afternoon swim. Aaaahhhh nice quiet time without kids..... hehehehehehe

God Bless

My Savvy Kiddos...

I remember when I was pregnant with my first one, I picked up Scrabble. Well Scrabble online game. I got really crazy about it and started to learn how to play the game. I was addicted. I recall having dictionary, jotting down new words and reading up on ways to score points etc etc...

From then on, I start to explore online pc games. I am a pc games maniac... hahahhahaa... And now, my girl is a pc game chick too... heheheehhe. she loves playing games whether its playhouse disney, nick jr, yahoo games, msn games or playfirst games.

I remember about 2 1/2 years ago I tried to teach her to recognize letters since she knew them by speech. It was really difficult. Then we bought her a V-Tech game and she played winnie the pooh game that taught letters recognition. Within a week, she knew them all.

So, what did I do? I surf the internet and saved all the good educational games sites for her. Its amazing what the internet can do for your kids if you really take the time to explore and off course supervise them at all time. I think once kids are motivated, the desire to learn and explore will come naturally.



Now my son who is 2 1/2 years old, is learning to use the pc. We didn't actually taught him how to use the mouse. He used to sit next to his sister when she played her games and I guess he learned through observation.

Today, he played few games in playhouse disney website. He was very happy and proud of himself. Pretty happy that he is able to use the mouse well because I truly believe he will learn a lot from the games. After-all at this age, boys tend to learn better through games and this will motivate him to want to explore more.

Happy to say we are now a family of computer geeks... hahahahahaha

Have a good weekend!

A Lesson My Daughter Taught Me

Last year christmas we went to germany to celebrate with family. We were invited to a cousin’s place on the eve of christmas for dinner. After dinner, the cousins opened a room full of presents and within seconds after I realised there were no gifts for my kids. My daughter who is almost 4 off course was excited and in full anticipation of whats in store for her from Santa Claus. Due to miscommunication, we only got gifts for the cousin’s kids and not ours. She then asked me where is her present and instantly my eyes got teary but my husband was quick to remind her that Santa Claus had came early to our home to give her the bicycle that she got before we left for Germany. She was disappointed but did not get all work up or cry about it. She then join in her cousins and join in their excitement of getting the presents. In the midst of excitement, one of our cousin forget that he had brought gifts for our kids. The gifts were christmas socks with goodies in it.My daughter got really excited and was so proud of her little gifts that she start showing it off. She even shared her candies and lollipop to her cousins. Never once she compare or get upset over how small and little the gifts were. She played with the party toys like they were the best toys in the world. I am so proud of her. Very very proud to be her mother.My husband and I were so proud and surprised at how our little girl had grown up mentally. We were so relieved to know she is not materialistic and a grateful kid who feel blessed and complete. She did not throw tantrums but appreciate whatever that has been given to her.Why cant we all have that mentality? We are so into having the best and only the best. We compare what others have and grief over what we don’t have instead of appreciating and be thankful every single day for what we have and given. Since that day, I am giving thanks for all the things in my life. I try not to ask for more than we can have and make the best of what have been given to us.I hope to those who reading this, will start to take a moment everyday and look around and be thankful for what been blessed and given to you. Even a simple meal that fills my stomach I am thankful. There are millions of kids in Africa who are starving and a piece of bread is luxury to them.I am thankful for given this chance to share to you guys. I think thanksgiving should be a daily habit or a daily bread to all of us. When we feel complete and blessed we are able to walk out of our door daily with a smile. Its amazing what a smile can do to others. It makes someone’s bad day bearable and happier. Nothing is more rewarding than knowing you make someone’s day much brighter.Have a great day and be blessed.

Homeschooling - The Reward

Few months after Putri was born, we moved to India as expatriate. There was not many good playgroup/nursery there. So when Putri was 2, I decided to homeschooling her. I did not know much about homeschooling but I did it anyway.At first I did what most parents do, get her a lot of books for her to explore. I remember the first few thing I taught her was colours and ABC through singing. Thetas when I realised she was a fast learner. That excites me because frankly I am not very good with small kids when it come to teaching. hahahahahaaSo from then on, I start to read about homeschooling and whats available on the internet. When we move back to Singapore, I decided to put her to a local playgroup once a week. That was fun for her but she was getting bored. So eventually I decided to continue homeschooling her. She learn more and was excited about learning again.As parents we always worry about her social ability. So hubby suggested to try find a decent nursery. I did and we found a montessori just around the corner.. that was when we live in Tanah Merah. She was doing soooo great. The best thing about that montessori school, they taught her according to her ability and exposed her to many advanced tools that they feel she can try on. We were happy she adapt well until we had to move residence because of the crazy increase of high rent. From far east we move to far west.Its been tough for my girl. Moving and to have to stop schooling. So I got back to homeschooling again. So since May 2007 till present, she been home-schooled. During this time, I concentrated on reading. Teaching her the sounds of letters and eventually reading. I am really happy with her achievement. She is able to read pretty good. At least now she can read instructions and do the worksheet on her own. That really boost her confidence.The thing about home-schooled, there was no checklist or any due date to achieve certain goals. So we had fun reading, making stuffs and incorporating any festivals into the lessons. It has been really fun homeschooling her plus those time spent was like a private time between me and her. I have a 2 year old boy who takes a lot of my time. So when he takes his nap, its lesson time for my girl. So she has my full attention and she love that. :)This is the final week of homeschooling. Next week she will be in Kindergarten and my son will be in Nursery1/playgroup. Feels strange but happy. hahahahaha. But I do know as a mum, you are always the teacher in your kids life. And every smile you see when they are happy are the best reward any mum can ask for.So, I hope so much to see lots of smiling moments before and after school. :)God Bless!