God helps you

Kayla believes God watches over her like how HE watches little George in the story book:




Gabriella & Kayla

I just found out Gabriella will be attending the same catholic school as Kayla :)

Prawn noodles soup for the soul

2 sick toddlers + 1 sick mom is the worst combo ever !

We havent been so ill for a long long time (God bless !) I heard about kids falling sick for a few months to 1 year when they start school. Since I cant prevent, all I can do is to increase their vitamins intake & make sure they eat well.. and pray very hard !

Kayla was down with fever last Thursday, followed by me & Kieran. Daddy had to take leave on Friday to bring all of us to the doctor. Kayla's condition was the worst - she couldnt hold down any fluid that day & I was very scared. Do I need to bring her to the children's hospital? Do I ask my parents to come or do I get help from our relatives here??

I prayed so hard.

Miraculously, we all became better on Saturday. Just like that ! Kids are eating well and active again. Today, I am back to "work" - oh how I love my job - and I made tasty prawn noodles soup to warm our tummies and our soul.

Home

We had our reunion lunch with Richard's relatives, in chinatown. It was great. The kids love being around them and I am so grateful for the joy they bring into our (quiet) lives.

I wish I could have a reunion meal with my family in Singapore. I wish I could bring my kids to (SG)chinatown to feel the festive mood. I feel alittle sad they dont get to experience CNY the way I did when I was young. I miss the gathering at "big" & "small" aunties' house and the karaoke sessions with my cousins.

The very thoughtful gong2 & popo mailed us some CNY decors for our home - decors I dont appreciate before, now I love them !! Thank you!

Thank you nai nai for the 2 big angpows !

We will like to wish all our friends & relatives a Happy Lunar New Year & Valentine's Day! 身体健康！天天开心!

Preschool life begins

Kayla has started pre-kindy which is optional in Sydney. Next year, she will go to kindy & the year after she will be in primary 1. Suddenly I feel so sad - my kids are growing up too quickly !

Last year, I wasnt sure if Kayla was ready to start pre-school. I was concern if she was able to adapt to the different culture & environment and I am glad I did the right thing by keeping her at home - educating and building up her character/confidence. I wasnt worried at all when she started school yesterday.

She told me she is very happy :)

I have to prepare morning tea & lunch for her to bring to school. The schools here dont provide food. She told me she wants to have pasta, noodles, rice...... etc etc etc. She has full of suggestions. Gosh !

Ok, as long as you eat well Kayla.

1st swimming lesson

Kids had their 1st swimming lesson in a private club (no, we are not members but the club conducts swimming lessons for small groups at reasonable rates.. hehe).

Throughout the 3omins lesson, I was so worried for them. I was surprised my timid little Kayla performed better than her brother. I could tell Kieran was feeling uptight/uneasy & wanted to get out of the pool twice... had to keep praising & encouraging him.



Totally irrelevant - simply love the curls!


3 aquaducks with their coach.

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A healthy indulgence

My all-time-any-time indulgence - OYSTERS with lemon & tabasco! Cheap, fresh & juicy oysters are easily available everywhere. Cant believe they are LOW in fat, calories, cholesterol & rich in protein !

Two weekends ago, my friends & I had our ladies night out. We had the best beef/ribs combo, oysters & beer at Hurricane's Grill & Bar in Darling Harbour.

Yum !