In school, I am sure our kids have been asked to write essays on “The Person I Admire Most”, “My Family” or even “My Mother”. When we have a chance to lay hands on essays of the above topics, I am sure we get a better insight of our kids’ version of us. We get excited to read on to fi...
Surprise! When we receive this letter from MINDEF a few weeks ago, issued to pre-enlistee on exit permit requirements. As a doting mother, naturally my response was “What? So early and he is required to report to army?” Typical Mother’s Syndrome I am not embarrassed to admit that I fe...
April and May can be described as EVENTFUL. After a series of visits to the GP and hospital and a few weeks of being ill, Darren recovered from pneumonia. Was a big “”PHEW” to me because nothing pains me more than seeing my kids in agony. This was followed by a class bully event when ...
Last few weeks have been full of mini-celebrations. We had a simple wedding anniversary celebration alone with dim sum lunch and then bought a mini-cake to celebrate with our boys. In celebration of the day we walked down the wedding aisle on 28 Feb 1998. Yummy durian cake:) Love the ...
I believe I have broken personal record of not blogging for almost a month. Where has time gone? Busy or simply weighing new priorities in life? Stranded between going back to work or not dilemma, I am still on the “wait and see” mode. So, I asked myself why I need to get back to work...
January 23rd, 2012 | Author: Denesa Wishing all Chinese a Happy Lunar New Year… filled with abundance of joy, good health, good luck and prosperity:) Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
The ultimate drive will definitely be too challenging and a NO GO for our younger ones but certainly an attraction for papa. Chossing between a 15-minute drive along the F1 course or that 30-minute ride along the F1 course and highway, I am sure Papa Ed would prefer to drive than take...
I wish life can always be as beautiful and fresh as this orchid. orchid photo taken at our recent visit to World Orchid Conference I am really cherishing this December School Holidays with our boys. Should I label it as first school holidays that I could enjoy and totally commit bondi...
Actually, the nolstagic feel is what I prefer in Taiwan. Day to day dwelling in Singapore, it’s becoming a rare sight for us to see these buildings/shophouses in Singapore except for areas like Chinatown, Geylang. The private apartments in Taipei are mainly brown and earthy tones and ...
November 18th, 2011 | Author: Denesa Yesterday marked the official last day of Brendan’s school years in his Primary School. In total 6 years. Does that also mark the end of days of childhood and innocence? Oh! Our boy was feeling depressed and reluctant. First time, he and his friend...
Honestly, I don’t read much newspapers. Maybe I am lazy busy. Maybe I had an overdose when my ex ex ex jobs required me to read heaps of news to keep abreast with economic and political updates. However, I listen to lots of news - not from TV or radio but from our very own News Presen...
Papa Ed was suggesting that it would be nolstagic if we could take some photos of Punggol before and after developments. I remember the vicinity of Punggol beach fondly as I used to patronise the Punggol Seafood restaurants here with mom, dad and relatives when I was a child. We see p...
Yeap. My brother-in-law is terrific in dancing. Not only as a hobby but he is also a professional Salsa Instructor at Mosaic Dance on a part-time basis. He has performed at several Salsa events and is a finalist in the 2007 season of “The Dance Floor” (the largest televised dance comp...
Brendan :”I want to be a lawyer. So that I can earn lots of money and buy you a big house .” <Oh! I am touched.> Then on some other days… Brendan :”I want to be a pilot. So that I can fly you to different countries. You have been saying that you cannot visit many places now because th...
We enjoyed the yam duck on all visits and the peanut is a hot favourite (love it for being cruncy and those sesame seeds). The yam duck is the dish that we will order each time we visit Putien. However, I still prefer the sweet and sour pork served at Soup restaurant (more crispy) and...
Sometimes, it is a puzzle as to who is the BOSS at home now as our kids also want a role of this BOSS character. It is unbelievable how even bosses at work could be so helpless before their junior bosses at home and sometimes dumbfounded as to how to react.
Brendan received a surprise prize when he won 3rd prize in school for this artwork on Racial Harmony. It was done in a hurry amidst preliminary and PSLE preparations.
Yesterday, I was at a restaurant and was entertained by a mom at the next table lecturing loudly at her teenage daughter. Mom : “I called out your name and you ignored me. Even the waitress at the counter and your brother heard me calling, turned and looked at me but you ignored me!” ...
Brendan’s last paper ends only today as he takes an additional paper on Higher Chinese. I could feel the atmosphere of joy as the students ran out of the school, some cheering while others laughing away. Our boy’s friends were planning how to celebrate. The mothers were gathered toget...
Being a SAHM, I find myself highly susceptible to frustrations lately especially when I spend long hours encountering the same misbehaviours by our boys, facing the same disappointments….Most of the time, I am fast to remember and pick on other’s (including loved ones) weaknesses than...
It’s also interesting how he will appeal to us to spare the life of the tiny insects and just to catch them and let them go in the open *really kind-hearted*. If I know how to catch a mosquito and fly without harming it, of course I will try but how I wish I were empowered with that s...
is here to steal your kids’ heart with the recent launch of “Let’s Rock Elmo ” in Singapore! Being the “most interactive Elmo ever released”, this Elmo which ”rocked” the American Toy Fair held in New York earlier this year, is not like the usual Elmo that my elder son used to play wi...
Letting GO sets the negative mind free. Letting Go lessens the burden on the heart. Letting Go helps in embracing the future with optimism and happiness.
Spending more time together can be destructive if it means also getting on each other’s nerves more frequently and minding each other’s business too much. To make the best of spending more time together….. Remember. Nag just enough, Complain less, Engage in activities together, Mind l...
Papa Ed brought home a story book in addition to the two boxes of gifts that we have already given Brendan and birthday boy also received ang paos and many sessions of delicous meal treats. Hehe…the non-birthday members got our gifts too from Papa…a bottle of perfume for me and statio...
We were at the Kite Festival 2011. We didn’t fly any kite though. We didn’t participate in the kite workshop either. Neither the kites nor the scenic view created any excitement in Darren that day. INSTEAD. He was more interested helping out with the set-up of a huge banner because of...
What’s a better way to express HEARTFELT THANKS to Teachers? Hmmm….Achieving good results? Be well-behaved? And of course… To make it more meaningful and instead of buying gifts, that is to make handicrafts or cards or bake for teachers during Teacher’s Day. This year, we decided to p...
August 26th, 2011 | Author: Denesa The PRICE of not earning an income when not being a tai tai (rich man’s wife) : To feel GUILT-STRICKEN when overspending. I have reminded myself not to overspend since I gave up my career. I am proud that I have been resisting all temptations to BUY ...
My family simply loves blackcurrant drinks. RIBENA blackcurrant and glucose juice cordial is definitely one of the few beverages that BONDS my family. Most interestingly, I spotted both Papa and son producing the same sound of “Aahhhhhh….” as soon as they start taking a sip. Same reac...
As an only child, when I was given the permit to be independant, it was with much reluctance and resistance from my mom. It was a mom’s love to show that it is hard to let go. I recalled how my mom would volunteer to watch over my school break meals and even to accompany me to seconda...
