First ride

Bought this and had let the kids ride around indoor. I don't really agree of having the tricycle rided indoor. I mean how far can the kids go??! Being a clean and tidy Hub, he bu she de the wheels get damaged by the rough surface on the road. Then what is the point of buying it siah...

So finally I insisted to have it rided outdoor around the estate. Jewel was so excited!

I am gonna arrange more outdoor activities for the kids. Get them to have some exercise for a healthier body.

Splashing Saturday

Finally had the chance to bring the kids out for a swim to enjoy water activity. So interesting to see them in their swim wear.

Excited Ian

Skinny Babe

Monkey Face

Had great fun at the pool with them. No photos taken while they were at the pool because both me and Hub were busy playing with the kids and totally forgot about snapping pictures. Next activity for next weekend will be going to the beach! Yeah!

Spicy Black Bean Sauce Chicken

At 3 years old, Jewel is able to tell me, " Mommy, my throat is pain." I thought she was joking with me but I dare not risk not bringing her to the doc.

This is her at the clinic. She looks fine to me. After the doctor checked her throat, she really got sore throat. Guess better take her words seriously for now.



Spicy Black Bean Sauce Chicken

Ingredients;

500g Chicken Breast
1/2 red bell pepper, cut to small pieces
1/2 yellow bell pepper,  cut to small pieces
2 tsp fermented black beans, rinsed, dry and using a fork, smashed it
3 cloves garlic, minced
5 slices of ginger
3 shallots, minced
1 tsp chilli bean paste, toubanjian
1 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup of water
corn starch mixture, ratio 1 tsp cornflour: 2 tsp water

Marinade;
1 tbs oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
A dash of pepper
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tbs sesame oil

Steps;

1. Wash and cut chicken into cubes. Marinade and set aside for 4 hours.
2. In a wok, heat up oil and stir fry the bell peppers for 2 mins. Dish out and set aside.
3. Using the remaining oil, add garlic, ginger, shallots and black beans. Stir fry till fragrant.
4. Add in the chicken, cook till all the meat turns white.
5. Add chilli bean paste, oyster sauce, sugar and water.
6. Thicken the sauce with the corn starch solution.
7. Add in the bell peppers and stir fry.
8. Dish out and serve.

Carefree Kids

Peek a Boo!

Having fun with Birdie and Elmo.

I took the good day from the hands of God as a perfect gift!

Mid Autumn Festival 2013

Celebration time again! Kids are encouraged to wear the Chinese Costumes today. Not to waste the qibao that I bought for Jewel for her Chinese New Year celebration in school earlier this year, I got her to wear that again. Trying to get her to wear as many times as possible to make it worthwhile. Kekeke.

All students are to gather at the ballet room for a performance done up by the Kindergarden students. Parents are encouraged to join in to watch the performance. Parents were informed a week earlier to participate.

Can you spot her?

Chang E Story. 

 Look at the moon, sticked on the TV. Can tell that the teachers put in effort to create this little skit for us.

Dance Performance by the K1

And the chaos starts after that as there was a all together merry go round. All students are to hold one other's hand and go merry go round! Wah piang I tell you….. my jaws dropped wide opened when I saw that. * pulls my hairrrr…..*

A Bunch of Kids

Anyhow merry go round…who cares…haha

Class Photo

And she seems to the shortest or if not, the smallest in size. Well, doesn't matter…as long as she is healthy and happy!

Jewel Turns 3

Happy Birthday My Dear Jewel! Mommy and Daddy wish you everlasting happiness and laughter filled in your growing up journey. Same as your brother, the cake is from The Icing Room.

2nd Celebration at Home

Mommy, Daddy and everyone are so glad and fortunate to have you around in our life. You have been bringing joy and fun to us. Although at times you might be playful, mischievous, irritating, naughty, etc, nonetheless we still still love you much. You and didi are the greatest blessings that had ever given to Mommy and Daddy. Days are never dull and colourless, for you are our sunshine!

I created you from mere thought and dreamt about your existence day and night. At 36 weeks, you were bornn. I am grateful that you have chosen me to be your mother and I waited for you for long. Gliding out from my tummy and hearing your first cry, I knew I will love and protect this tiny little girl for the rest of my life. I remembered nursing you in the hospital was such a wonderful and amazing task that I could provide. From that moment, I told myself that no matter what happens, I will be there from the beginning of your life and definitely at the end of it, physically and spiritually. 

Newborn Jewel

Mommy is always the one who always gives you that few strokes, making you kneel down and apologize for your mischievous acts, order you to freeze at your naughty corner. But please know that all these discipline actions are for your own good. It does pains my heart to do it however if I don't teach you the rights things now, the society will do so in a harsher way next time when you grow up. 

Wherever you go and whatever you do, do not worry as Mommy will always hold your hand and guide you through. There is nothing in the world that can stay the same but one thing will; My unconditional love for you. You are forever the superstar in Mommy's eyes and nothing can take the love that Mommy has for you! Muackz! Happy birthday Jewel.

Mommy's Superstar!

It is National Day 2013!

Majulah Singapura! Outfit for This Year.

Yesterday the school got the parents to dress up their kids in red and white, in conjuction with the celebration of National Day. This is what I got for her. A red top with stars on it and a hot pant!

She did the poses herself

In her class

Crescent Eyes

Loves it when they smile or laugh heartily. Look at their resemblance. I am grateful and I thank God for their features. 

How To Care For Your Kids Teeth (II)

Babies' teeth start to grow when they are about 4 months old, and by the time they are around 3 years old, all their baby teeth should be fully grown. Usually, when the kids reach the age of 12 years old, all their baby teeth would have been replaced by the new permanent teeth. If not, then something may be wrong, and you should get a professional advice from the dentist!

During the teething process, babies may experience some common development problems. Dr Jon Paul Seah shared 12 common problems at the Dental Talk.

1)  Supernumeraries

         More than the usual number of teeth that we should have

 

2) Odontogenic cysts

        Cyst found in the gum.

 

3) Gemination

        A developing tooth spilts into two separate teeth

4) Impacted teeth

        A tooth fails to emerge, or emerge partially

5) Small permanent teeth

   

6) Missing teeth

        A missing tooth among the row.

7) Peg shaped laterals 

       Tiger tooth

 

   

8) Tongue tie

The base of the piece of skin, called the lingual frenulum, is unusally short               and tight, restricting the tongue's movement.

9) Low frenum

        Where the skin of the upper lip connecting to the gum is low.

10) Diastema

            Space or gap between two teeth

    

11) Dental caries

          It means tooth decay.

  

12) Nursing bottle caries

This also means tooth decay, and it is caused by prolong exposure of the teeth to milk after their feeding. Does your child doze off after or mid way drinking his or her milk? Mine does and she loves it. Now, this is bad and it could lead to nursing bottle caries after prolonged period. So make sure your kid drink some water to rinse away the milk "stains" from their teeth after they had their milk. 

For a start, kids will need guidance and supervision from us to ensure that they brush their in the correct manner. A set of nice white pearlies not only give the kids a bright and sun shinny smile, it may also boost their confidence (just like us adults do...). And this confidence could be with them all the way to adulthood. 

So, let us start this good habit and join the "NO CAVITIES CLUB"!