Primary 1 school life

It is end of year exams and I am so tied up with all the revision with kor. 

Sorry mei, I really have no time for you which I felt quite bad about it. 

But you have been a good girl. 

You will always quietly do your own revision, doing your colouring, packing your playroom stuffs or playing your toys while I am tuitioning kor. 

Thank you for being such a sensible girl! 

Last week, I saw u playing snake and ladder by yourself in the playroom. You did not even realise I was standing at the back watching you. 

I love you! 

Disappointment

Today, i do not know how to teach my children. Very disappointed and felt that I failed my duty as a mother. 

At Harbourfront, I saw his sister sneakily in a shop. Then I happen to see a pen with missing figurines inside. I do not wish that what I suspect is true. I had a feeling she took something from the shop because she saw me behind and her reaction changed and told her papa that she wanted to leave already. Usually, we are the ones who told them time to go. 

I tell myself maybe the figurines are already missing and I shouldn't doubt her. I struggled my emotions and thinking's while still spending time in the mall. 

After I came back home, I told papa to check her pockets if there is any small figurines cuz I suspect she took it from the shop. We couldn't find anything. I was relieved that what I suspect is wrong and I should not have think that she took the things. 

Then I asked kor to go wash the diamonds we brought home from the claw machine shop. He did not pour everything out from the bag but taking 1 by 1 out. I felt something is wrong. I took over the bag and poured out everything. Saw the small figurines. Asked him what are these? From where. He said is mei stuffs. I asked me, she say she took it from the shop. I broke down. 

After much explanation, it was her 2nd time. Both being kor telling her to take it if she likes it. Very disappointed. We explained the consequences. I made sure they understand the severity of theft. 

I am still feeling disappointed. Why did they do that knowing it is a wrong thing to do. 

We have always been buying these for them if they like it and if it is within our means. Why are they still having these thoughts? 

Papa told them to throw the stolen stuffs away. It was their 2nd time, by the way. 

While I tell them I trust them, but in my heart, I am still doubting if they will do the same mistake again. 

They went to bed crying silently. I do not know if they are genuinely realising their mistake or because we were tearing while trying to explain how disappointed we were. 

I hope this will not break the trust I have for them. 

I hope they will not do that ever again. 

We are not rich, but whatever we can afford, we will buy it for them. In fact, I felt that they were very blessed in this family already. 

K2 life

This little girl of mine is in the last year of her childcare life. 

I am quite worried for her next year to primary 1. I am training her to do spelling and 听写 now because I know she will be struggling in primary 1 with all these. 

She has a big interest in chinese language. I believe this is because of her Chinese teacher, 杰老师 whom have been with her since N2. I can't thank enough for this teacher to always get writing books and gifts for her. And she have definitely learnt so much in recognising words and reading them. Her speaking is awesome too! 

I love this girl so much because she is such a darling. She accompany me when I need her. But she does have her own set of ideas and temper. 

She just recovered from a anonymous fever with no cough or flu or anything. But we suspected it came from her brother with hands and feet full of blisters [hfmd]. And on Sunday, she slept by herself [Age 6] in the 'sick bay' thru the night. Sick bay is the other room in our house. Because the bed was too small for papa and her to sleep together so papa came back to the master bedroom to sleep leaving her alone in the sick bay. She woke up so proudly telling me she sleep the whole night herself. 

This girl is so brave. I hope all monsters leave her alone forever. Don't disturb her and let her grow up with a happy childhood. 

I love you 妹 and I will always back you up if anyone bullies you❣️

5 June 2022 - First Swimming Lesson

Mei missed last week first lesson because she was coughing and having flu. And this week she has recovered and is totally excited to go for her first lesson!!

She is so attentive. She kept blowing bubbles which the coach taught her to. The rest isnt even practising. 

I hope that she can know how to swim real fast! She can do it i know, because i can see her interest in swimming just like how i do when i was young! 

No need to be super good but at least can reach point to point without float :)

Jia you my meimei!!

$25 per lesson of 45mins..... go go go!! 

First 5 days 4 nights overnight stay at 姑姑家 23rd to 27th Feb 2022

23rd Feb 2022, mummy covid positive. 25th Feb 2022, kor kor covid positive.

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Thankfullt for this period mei remains covid negative.

Happy 4th Birthday, my little princess!!

It's your 4th birrhday today!!! 

Thank you for being so sweet all the time. 

Papa cooked mian xian for all of us. And now, we are heading to her favourite place for lunch, buffet!! 

And her childcare teacher made this picture for her.... 太有心了啦!!

Ear Piercing @ Bugis Stellar

Today marks the day our little but not so little 妹啊 getting her ears pierced! 

We're 70% to get it pierced yesterday at Jem since she was rather enthuastic about it. But we've booked a indoor play pool at punggol safra today so we decided to bring her for piercing after the chlorine play today.

When we settled down at home, i took out 3 pairs of my earrings wanting her to try to poke thru my ears so that she can have a feel of how wearing earrings are like. She was so excited all about it. 

I read about articles the entire night about Stellar and seems that it is rather a popular choice, safe and seems comfortable with their service.

So, this morning i decided to tell mei more about it. Example, not removing the earrings, etc. So then i asked her again if she wanted to get her ears pierced. She hesistated and said no. My heart sunk. 

We proceeded to the indoor play pool as promised to the kids. Then headed to Bugis Stellar. We were asking more about the services although we have already know what is it going to be like and the costs. I am just trying to buy some time so that mei can get some time to familiarise the environment and the salesgirl attending to us. 

We did used about 5 to 10mins to try to get her into the shop and seated down for the preparation. At first she choose a pair which cost the least.... about $138. But wasnt really very outstanding and fanciful. We thought to get her something really nice since she need to wear it for the whole year. And of cuz, i am all prepared to pay for whichever she have choosen. I thought this would be a meaningful 4th birthday present for her - a lifetime ears piercing. 

So in the end she choose a 14k White Gold pair of shimmering pink studs which cost $248. This will include a bunny, a balloon, a certificate and of cuz the piercing service. 

From marking on her mini earloops to giving her a bunny and balloon, i was so worried of any hiccups which i may noy forsee. 

1, 2, 3, clicked! Done. She didnt have any expression. No cries, no smile, no sulking. I was wondering, is it really not painful? But of cuz i didnt mention a thing about pain etc. 

Then i proceeded to write her name on the certificate for her bravery and she is getting ready to get her photoshot by the salesgirl. I sensed that she will be crying anytime but she was holding on to it VERY WELL. No tears. 

I paid up and listen attentively for the aftercare instructions. 

■ 1 week no seafood

■ 2 to 3 months no removal of earrings

■ 1 year to wear it for 24/7

■ 1 week no swimming

■ to become a princess forever :)

Thank you 妹, for doing such a great job!