Photos update

Kayla at 50mths:


Kieran at 35mths:

"Please dont laugh at my cutie curls"

Dust Storm

Early this morning, I woke up to a red/orange glow outside my bedroom window. When I looked carefully I saw this:


My neighbour's car was covered by thick layers of orange dust! For a moment, I felt like I was in Tom Cruise's War of the Worlds movie - our blue planet invaded by some visitors from Mars !

Then to my horror:


My balcony !! Layers of orange dust too !

Mr Brown

Kayla bears a striking resemblance to daddy & she gets very upset with me when I say (jokingly) she is "as pretty as daddy".

Yesterday she said to me, " I dont look like daddy. He has BROWN skin but I dont ! "

Mummy: Tanned you mean ?

Ha! Ha !

Lets get wiggly

We want to make Kieran's 3rd birthday (in Oct.) special because the past 2 birthdays were simple family affairs, no big exciting parties.

Since my son is a BIG fan of The Wiggles, we will hold a birthday party for him at The Wiggly Play Centre ! Today, we went down to check out the place & made some enquiries. We chose "Captain Feathersword's room" as the party room for him to celebrate with his little friends.


(Click to enlarge photo)

Jiejie was very distracted:

Been a year

No updates because my kids were unwell for the whole week - cold & cough, very common during winter. I think their systems have sort of gotten used to it so they hardly rely on medications now which is a good thing ! Anyway, they are well & active.

Been exactly 1 year since we moved to Sydney ! It wasnt easy for me - sold our home, our car & leaving my family but looking back now, I'm glad I gave Richard my 100% support to take up the job here. Hes definately happier; so are the kids.

I'm thankful to God for all the opportunities. I've learnt to be more patient, loving & understanding towards my kids & husband.

To my family & friends overseas - thank you for your prayers & support too =)

Enjoying every moment in class

Today was their 5th Gymbaroo lesson & the theme was Boat. Previous weeks were car, plane, train & bus and they learn directionality such as up & down, sideways, forwards & backwards etc.

After class, we had sushi - their all time favourite food - for lunch.

and not forgetting their favourite apple/strawberry juice.

Birthday cake

Instead of buying a birthday cake for daddy, kids & I decided to bake one. They stood on stools at the kitchen counter, following my instructions.


Sift the flour; beat the butter & caster sugar; beat in the eggs; pour in the evaporated milk & vanilla extract.. then fold in the flour.

Mission completed !!

Happy Birthday daddy !

This is my first attempt at baking & I never thought I could come up with something presentable.. & EDIBLE. The kids have inspired me, their excitment & laughter makes me want to do it again. AND I've learnt to look beyond the mess & embrace the opportunity to teach my kids invaluable skills.

Thank you Janet for the recipe & Elsie for the tips/advices !!

I survived !

Past 6 days, without daddy, have been pretty challenging for me but I survived ! I thought I would lose my cool in front of my kids & I'm so glad I didnt.. they have been really cooperative & obedient. The only sad thing is I didnt lose a kg !!!

Looking forward to see daddy tomorrow morning - We miss him so much !

At 34 months ...

Kieran has morphed into a very vocal & expressive little rascal ! Gone are the days when we were worried about his speech development.

Sulking, sighing and "so angry" :



"Humph.. I am so angry"

7 lonely days

Tomorrow daddy will be going away on a business trip. I shudder at the thought of it.. how am I going to survive & keep my sanity for the next 168 hrs ?!?!

Although I am pretty used to taking care of the kids during the day, by evening time I am totally exhausted (from the bickering, crying, entertaining & housework)! Daddy always help out when he comes home after work.

Anyway...

Daddy, have a safe trip & dont forget to buy the 101 items from DFO for mummy. We will miss you!