Home Cookie Day

This mummy suddenly thought of an activity with her children... mop cookie play! No choice! Coz there is no oven in this house, as such we can only pretend that we are baking. But who cares... it's fun that we are looking at! Well, I have to be honest that I have been toying on the idea of getting a convention oven...but not sure if I will have the time to bake or this is just a sudden enthusiasm thought in the baking? As such, I have not made this purchase as yet... Didn't want to be a impulse buyer, though I enjoy baking cookies. :-) Ashley is excited over my activity idea. She waits patiently, watching me how I get the flour in placed and mixing the flour with water, and toss into a dough. Cieran was excited as well. 2 children standing on their stools watching this mum at work. After the dough is ready, next will be to set up the baking table and get the tools ready. 2 excited children followed me closely, cant wait to start their baking play. When the tools are up.. Ashley immediately is busy with her rolling and pitching. We had fun with the dough, pretending we are making cookies. Cieran also had fun with the dough, though he had no idea what exactly are we doing. His enthusiastic on the dough last only about 5mins. Next, he came to 'destroy' our creations. Once again, I have fun watching the children at play. One busy making and protecting her cookies creation. The other 'detroying' his sister's creations, attempting to place them back into the dough bowl. It's really an enjoyment to have the 2 children around...watching them has always been my enjoyment. Once again, I simply cant help but to snap photos of them.

Sand Play on Labour Day

1May-Labour Day was a public holiday. As usual, I am thinking what activity I can do with my children. Just then, received a sms from Grace... in the end, we decided on picnic by the beach in early morning. I am excited! This will be the 1st time Cieran have fun with sand play. We agree to meet at 0830hrs, seaside by big splash. I am the 1st to arrive at the beach and easily found a spot that provides shade. Ashley is eager to start sand play, however I insisted that she needs to take her breakfast before any play. Cieran on other hand, has no idea what we are up to. But he does feel very happy to be out in the sun. Eventually all arrived and we started an early morning breakfast. There's beehoon, quail eggs, vitagen, crackers etc. Cieran is the happiest kid.... as usual, he loves food! Ashley's mind is into play, as such she is eating less portion than normal. Sigh!... Both Ashley and Vernon are out to have fun after a quick breakfast. It's wonderful to have a helper around to keep any eye with the children. I am able to leisurely sit around by the table and have a good chat with my sisters. At times, I appreciate the existence of a helper...though sometimes I wished there isn't one in my house. (contradicting me!). The relaxation by the beach is an enjoyable one with sea breeze blowing on our faces. The sky is bright and blue with beautiful white clouds. I am enjoying this wonderful day, and I am sure the kids felt the same. Watching them play is my pleasure. I have no doubts that the kids made my life fuller. I have great laughs when little Cieran joins the older ones at play, coming back to me with complaints. As much as Cieran loves to join Ashley and Vernon, the older ones always avoid him as he tends to 'destroy' their sand works. Poor Cieran eventually run back to me for his own pleasure-food. To distract him from food, I bring him for a walk around. Cieran enjoys the walk, barefooted on the sand. I decided to bring him near to the waves, however he stopped when we are near. He hesitated to proceed any further looking at the roaring waves. Till, Ashley suddenly appear and run forward heading to the waves that arouses his interest. He followed his sister, and in a blink of an eye, two children have their feet in the waves. ;-) I have hard time bringing Cieran back on shore! We spent a wonderful morning by the beach and left the place before noon.

Bubble... Trouble....!

Being alone with 2 kids, this mummy always have to think of ways to 'entertain' them. One fun and simple activity that all children will enjoy will be 'blowing bubble'! The children simply loves it... but obviously, not Golden! He hates it... especially when Ashley purposely disturbed by blowing bubbles directing at him. Poor Golden.... it's bubble trouble day for him! Golden who is always patient and good natured will just walk away quietly and avoiding this naughty Ashley (who keeps following him, and disturbing him). Cieran has no idea what's happening, but he enjoys watching the sister blowing the bubbles... occasionally, he will clap his hands and smile happily. Cieran is easily distracted... on one hand, he joins Ashley in bubble play... Next, he has own fun with the umbrella. Watching them is an enjoyment. I have fun snapping photos of them.

Peeka-Poo!

Day after day passes without one's knowing it... In a blink of an eye, Cieran is 17 months now. He has been a joy to the family. Watching him grow with more 'cheeky' tricks each day makes us laugh. Lately, he's into 'peeka-poo' game. Not sure where he learn it from... he loves to hide. His best spot will be the set of curtains by the living area. He will hide behind the day curtain and put on that cheeky smile on his face. At times, we pretend to ignore him, he will seek our attention by hitting on the glass, making known that he is hiding there. When we look over, he will 'flash' himself out ... "peeka-poo"! This has been his favourite game recently. He did this when he is in class as well. The teacher and I cant helped laugh it off, seeing this cheeky boy! Know what he did? Not hiding on curtains...coz there's no curtains in his class... but he is hiding behind me. He will pops his head with his usual cheeky smile, playing peeka-poo! He really make his teacher laughs out loud.

Last day in International SOS!

The post title may have mislead you that I have left International SOS... which is not the intention. I have been thinking what is the best title for this post, and this is the best I can think of. Well, it is the 'last day' for Eunice and Joanne, both 'leaving' on different reasons. Why did I add a '...'? This is coz they are not actually departing the company for greener pastures. Both of them are still with the company. Eunice is leaving Singapore headquarters to take up a new role in Beijing (relocate), while Joanne is leaving to get herself ready for delivery! Both are 'leaving' for good reasons. Wouldn't this cause for a celebration? For Eunice, Diana and I bought a little gift for her, wishing her all the best in her new challenge in Beijing. It's a pink boots-shaped luggage tag and a pretty pink delicate name card case. Both we thought suits Eunice very well. She is such a 'delicate and petite' lady, pink suits her best. As a department, a farewell lunch is a must! Hendrik hosts a lunch at Raffles Hotel-Long Bar Steakhouse... and gosh! we all had a hearty meal. Coincidentally, it was Secretary Week's and each lady was given a token (Molton Brown shower gel and cream) from the restaurant. For Joanne, we didnt really celebrate, but we did have a nice and enjoyment meal at MOF. Joanne and I had the same... Tan tan ramien, tempura hand roll and we shared a chief choice desert! Another hearty meal for this week! Haiz.... have to start going on a lighter meal next week (in compensation for this week's big meal'.

A Birthday celebration at SUN

The colleagues had been talking about SUN restaurant. Despite the 30% discount that sounded attractive, they mentioned the food was delicious which tempted me to try. I have been thinking of a dinner venue to celebrate Jeremy's birthday, now SUN will be one of my options besides MOF. Much of a curious, I have no objections when the ladies suggest a to have lunch there. Indeed, the environment and menu does looks attractive. I had a tough time deciding what to order. The food appears to be delicious with beautiful garnishing. I had a hearty satisfactory meal! Decided! SUN will be my dinner treat for Jeremy's Birthday. To be able to enjoy the discount, I set the celebration date a week earlier from Jeremy's actual birth date (22 March). Ashley was excited when the day came... it happened that she saw a commercial about CHJMES and I highlighted to her that we will be dinning there on daddy's birthday celebration. I was me who instill the excitement in her. haha! Cieran on the other hand, knows nothing about a nice meal awaiting for him. The evening turn out to be a good one with nice cool weather (rain had stopped). It's been many years since Jeremy & I visited CHJMES. Somehow, it reflects back our memories when we are in CHJMES during our courtship times. Now, we brought with us 2 lovely children with us. This feeling is fabulous. The structure of the building remains while our lives changes over the years. It delighted me to see my kids running around the place, having fun. I cant helped taking photos to capture all the wonderful moments, not forgetting a must to have a family photo! At the restaurant, Ashley immediately knows what she wants-udon was her favourite! We ordered quite a sumptuous meal for the family. We have a mango sushi, Chawanmushi, Ebi Udon, Grilled Katsu Set and Teriyaki Set. The kids especially enjoyed their meal very much. Though Cieran had his, he enjoys eating again with us (as usual). After the dinner, we ordered a green tea ice-cream to share. Both kids were trilled over the dessert. We didn't spend as much as I expected. The whole meal cost less than $55. Thanks to the 30% discount on their 30th anniversary (which ends this day). We sure will come again...during their 'discount period'. :-)

Arrival of Baby Chloe - Valerie's Little Princess

12 March 2009, arrival of baby Chole! Received a short email from Aixin that Valerie had given birth. So exciting! Immediately, I send a sms (instead of calling... mummy needs rest mah) to Val to congratulate her new born. Following will be LCS-ing the ladies, asking if anyone is keen to pay a visit at East Shore hospital next day. Haiz... response wasn't over-whelming as I expected. I suppose, I am the only one 'more free' at work. Hahaha... Joan's reply was " I don't know how to carry a baby"... Phyllis's was "Don't think I can leave office, quite busy". Unfortunately Joanne is on leave, otherwise, I believed she will be keen to join me. Nonetheless, I found a interested party-Geneve. :-) Eventually, we made arrangement that rain or shine, we will meet at lobby over lunch hours for East Shore. The morning, I was browsing for the right gift for mum and baby. I can't wait to see little Chloe. It was pouring heavily.. but the excitement to see the little princess overcome the challenge of 'wet journey'. Very luckily, we managed to flag a taxi without much delay of time from the rain. I wasn't aware that East Shore is so closed to Bon's condo...and the outlook had changed so much-for the better! The last time I came visiting was 7 years ago-Suhainah's new born. Time flies.....!!! Geneve and I bought our lunch from Delifrance express at the lobby and went straight up to the ward. Val was breastfeeding when we arrived, thus we munch on our bread while she's busy attending to chloe's feed. We waited not too long to finally see the beautiful little Chloe. My 1st impression : She looks exactly like Val!!! I am never good at judging, but this is a exact mould to her mum. Geneve agrees with me... next, both of us are busy taking photos of the little princess. Of course, chat with Val also.. finding out how her birth took place... the usual mummy's talk. :-p We spent about 2 hours (I think) at the ward, before we headed back to office. As it was a Friday, there weren't much mood to work...(opps!) Instead, I am spending time downloading the photos to share with the ladies. (shhhhh... dont tell boss!)

Congratulations Valerie... & Brandon to your new born!