A 'Blessing in Disguised' Day

We have a 'blessing in disguised' day on 30Aug. I am extremely surprised when Jeremy told me that someone had stolen my credit card and attempted to fraud. Apparently, the bank called him to verify a declined transaction. It was mentioned that this person had been trying to book air tickets online with Emirates with amount more than 4k at early morning of 4am! It was really a blessing that the transaction declined even after several attempts of purchasing on line. Immediately Jeremy cancelled both cards. It was coincidentally that my card was not with me, but I was confident that I have not lost it. I have placed it inside a small pouch and left it in the office. To verify the truth, I suggest we make a trip back to office and verify if my card is in my pouch. Nonetheless, Jeremy advises that it serves no purpose of verification, importantly is to make a police report. After settling the kids at home, we drove off to the nearest police post. As a procedure, a report was filed. The policeman had highlighted that there were several similar cases and they had recently caught a China syndicate who was involved in many fraud cases using credit cards. The syndicate was capable of printing their own credit cards with numbers and details that belongs to other owners. I have never thought that such incident will happen to me and luckily the transaction had not been a success. On our way home, I was joking with Jeremy that this person must be real cursing that who is this person that holds a Gold credit card but damn shit that doesn't have money! haha! Down in luck that failed to take advantage on the card. The next day when the office, my card was still in tact inside the pouch. I cant explained how those syndicate could have retrieved my information. They are indeed 'clever'. I have filed a case with the bank to further investigate this fraud case. Believed that since the syndicate attempted to book air tickets online, the system could have captured some personal information. Hoped the bank will have some clue and work with the police to put him in court. I cant imagine what will happen if the illegal transactions went through.

National Day Activities

This year's National Day falls on Sun as such we enjoyed a longer weekends. The children have lots of fun with home activities. Firstly, the weather has been good in the day, so I allowed the children to have water play by the car pouch area. As usual, the children's laughter filled the air when comes to water play. This mummy, of course... will be at the side busy snapping and capturing the happy moments of the children. Due to mummy's laziness, Cieran is not changed into swim wear, but wearing his romper. After all he needs a shower after the water play... so .... (actually that's mummy's excuse). But! You would never have thought that there's accident happening while playing... Cieran surprises us with his 'tea' added into the pool. Haha! Ashley blah out loud "Eeeeeeeee! Di Di urine inside!"We have a great laugh over it while poor Cieran has no idea what's happening. He laughs along with us. Kids are so lovable, aren't they? After water play, the children had a little feast... snacky time! Look at the children facial expressions and you would know how much they love snacky time. I can't helped but having the camera in my hands once again. After snacky, the children are off to play again. This time, it was led by Ashley who happily dancing around the living room. Little Cieran followed behind, jumping and jumping behind his sister. In

fear that they might fall with the sofas on the way, I chase them out to the car pouch area. I have to put my hats off the children.. now they got Ismi involved in their dancing. From dancing, it proceed to spinning. Children can be really creative! Even Golden gets excited and want to be part of it. A pity that daddy is not around to see how happy his children are! Rolling n Baking is our next activity. Mummy made a dough out from plain flour and the children pretends to be bakers moulding their cookies. This is not the 1st time we had this, but each time the children enjoy rolling their dough. You may think that Cieran is too young for this activity, but you are wrong. He is having a lot of fun rolling his dough as well... it's a good hand and eye coordination activity for the little one. Look at him, aren't he being quite a professional baker... if only there's a chef hat for him. The children are looking forward to evening's program. We have made a date with Grace (my sister) that we will be going to her house for dinner and watch the National Day parade together. From her house, we will also get to see live fireworks that display during the parade. The day is so long, the children keeps themselves busy next by drawing and colouring. Cieran loves to draw... though he cant hold the pencil in proper manner yet. He has his way of drawing. We called that 'Chou Xiang Hwa'...haha! At times, he would come to us and request us to draw apple, Elmo, fish...etc for him on his paper. I especially like to see Cieran's expression when I draw Elmo for him. When the Elmo drawn was in a happy face, Cieran will smile and make a happy face. When I draw a sad Elmo, he will pretend to cry. The best expression of his is angry face. He bends his head down and frown. What a cute little Cieran. Sometimes he reminds me of Ashley when she's as young as Cieran. I did the same with Ashley before, and she does exactly the same. :-) The sky soon turns dark. The children are all dressed up for National Day-Red is the theme! Ashley even got a tattoo for the celebration. The children watched the parade start while waiting for daddy to bring us to Grace's house. Ashley is a little tired after so many activities in the day, and she is starting to feel restless. On the other hand, Cieran is still having lots of energy. What a contrast! Nonetheless, the children participate with the parade performance, with their hand-shaped drum. Cieran is the one having more fun. I guess boys are 'rough' in nature. Haha! At Grace's place, the children become 'dragon' with lots of energy! Together with Vernon, they entertained themselves while the adults can have a good meal with no disturbance.

The National Day had been a good fun time.... especially for the children!