He left the house at 10pm yesterday night for a 2355 flight to Paris. He made the girls sleep and gave them a goodbye kiss. He gave me a hug and a peck and left the house feeling down. It's been 1 year+ since he last travelled for a business trip. The last time he travelled was in 2008 when the girls were only a few months old. Due to the economy downturn and travel budget freeze, the whole of 2009 he need not be on any business trip. Now the economy is better, all the business trips resume.
The difference between now and the trip travelled on 2008 was the girls are so much older. They knew to find for Daddy. Before sleep and awake, they will look for Daddy. Yet they are too young to understand what a business trip means or understand where Daddy go. I tried to explain but only get back a blur look asking for more "PaPa...PaPa....where?"
Yesterday when Hui left me the last msg that he had to off HP as the plane will take off soon, Chloe woke up from her sleep crying for Daddy. No matter how I pacify also no use. Is this a telepathy between the father and daughter? That she knows Daddy is flying off soon? I had to carry her up our bed then she started to stop whining. Did she smell Daddy's odour and thought Daddy is near her? Anyway I had to pat her for 30mins before she finally fell back into deep sleep.
This morning, they woke up and call for PaPa again. Will they keep doing that for the whole week or will they slowly forget about this routine that wake up must look for Daddy for milk?
I know Daddy misses them alot (more than misses me!!!). 1 week will pass very fast.
Have a safe trip Dear! Will see you very soon and embark on our wonderful holiday! :D
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
More books
Hui always commented that the books I bought for the girls were all English. My MIL doesnt know how to read English so she cannot read out the books (which I placed over at MIL house) to the girls during the day time. But ofcourse simple english wordings she could still cope with it.
It's not that I didnt want to buy Chinese books but it's not easy to find Chinese books that are up to my likings and simple to read. But today, I saw in BP (SMH forum Bulk Purchase) selling some Chinese books which are excellent books I would say. After some browsing, these are the books I bought for my darlings. Each book consists of 95 pages selling at a very cheap price!
It's time to incorporate Chinese words/poems into their daily language learning!
How nice if by 3 years old they will be able to recite 1 三字经 or 唐诗 into my ear! Woohooo....
It's not that I didnt want to buy Chinese books but it's not easy to find Chinese books that are up to my likings and simple to read. But today, I saw in BP (SMH forum Bulk Purchase) selling some Chinese books which are excellent books I would say. After some browsing, these are the books I bought for my darlings. Each book consists of 95 pages selling at a very cheap price!
It's time to incorporate Chinese words/poems into their daily language learning!
How nice if by 3 years old they will be able to recite 1 三字经 or 唐诗 into my ear! Woohooo....
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Dog Dog
Went Hui's sec friend's house for CNY visiting yesterday. His friend house have 2 dogs. The girls fell asleep in the car and we had to cradle carry them up to the house. Upon pressing the door bell, the 2 dogs barked so loudly that it woke Elsie up. Chloe was still sleeping soundly in my arms.
"Dog Dog...Dog Dog...", Elsie kept calling. She had never been so close with a dog. I thought she will be scared but infact, she was so excited. I think it was the dog who was scared of her and kept running away from her when she draws nearer to it. She was very busy chasing after the dog in the house! And if the dog hides away from her, she goes peeping under the table, look into the kitchen and then goes "Where?"
Chloe was awake about 10mins later. Together, she joined in the fun in chasing after the 2 dogs. It's so funny to see 2 young toddlers running around the house with the dogs.
Both also had the chance to touch the dogs. They were not afraid at all. Elsie even pulled a handful of the dog's fur out and threw on the floor saying "Eeee..."
Elsie touching the dog
We did not stay long in the house as the girls have class at 3pm. We left the house at 3pm, which were super late for the class. Reached Zoophonics Serangoon at 3.25pm. The afternoon class only started on 20th Feb so that's why they were in the morning class initially. I had moved them to the afternoon class because it's really too early and rush for us every Sat morning. Anyway the teacher is as good as the morning class so I guess I will continue to let them stay in the noon class. But they will need to make new friends again because it's all new faces for the noon class.
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I guess it's time to bring the girls to Zoo to have a close encounter with animals. Will plan one in March/April! Anyone have free zoo passes to give away??
*Humming away: We are going to the zoo, zoo, zoo...How about you, you you....*
"Dog Dog...Dog Dog...", Elsie kept calling. She had never been so close with a dog. I thought she will be scared but infact, she was so excited. I think it was the dog who was scared of her and kept running away from her when she draws nearer to it. She was very busy chasing after the dog in the house! And if the dog hides away from her, she goes peeping under the table, look into the kitchen and then goes "Where?"
Chloe was awake about 10mins later. Together, she joined in the fun in chasing after the 2 dogs. It's so funny to see 2 young toddlers running around the house with the dogs.
Both also had the chance to touch the dogs. They were not afraid at all. Elsie even pulled a handful of the dog's fur out and threw on the floor saying "Eeee..."
We did not stay long in the house as the girls have class at 3pm. We left the house at 3pm, which were super late for the class. Reached Zoophonics Serangoon at 3.25pm. The afternoon class only started on 20th Feb so that's why they were in the morning class initially. I had moved them to the afternoon class because it's really too early and rush for us every Sat morning. Anyway the teacher is as good as the morning class so I guess I will continue to let them stay in the noon class. But they will need to make new friends again because it's all new faces for the noon class.
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I guess it's time to bring the girls to Zoo to have a close encounter with animals. Will plan one in March/April! Anyone have free zoo passes to give away??
*Humming away: We are going to the zoo, zoo, zoo...How about you, you you....*
Thursday, February 18, 2010
This is the year of Tigger!
It's the year of tiger. Here's wishing everyone a very prosperous, happiness and healthy Tiger year!
Just before CNY, Hui & I did some pineapple tarts and choc chips almond cookies. Cookies was good since it was our 3rd attempt. But the pineapple tarts was our first try so the outcome wasnt that good. It is very time consuming doing the mould of the base, roll the pineapple into balls and rolling the 2 little stripes to place on top of the pineapple ball. We finished and cleared up everything and went to bed around 3.30am! We could only start to bake when the girls were asleep which was already 11+pm when we get started. Anyway, it was a nice try on the pineapple tarts. I'm sure there will be better improvement next round!
Getting ready to go into oven
Fresh from the oven
Choc chips almond cookie
CNY eve was reunion dinner at my mum's place, then move over to Hui's place.
First day of CNY was all the house visitings on my side and Hui's side. Second day continued again with many house visitings and to Guang Ming Shan temple. Third day we stayed at home waiting for my colleagues to come over my house. After they left in the evening, we cleared up the house and went to Hui's 2nd uncle house for visit together with his parents.
Nothing much to write about CNY because every year is almost the same. Guess after the birth of these 2 kids, no more movies on CNY for Hui and me although I really hope to watch movies during CNY like what we did every year before pregnancy. No more countdown and watch fireworks at He Pan as well because the girls sleep early and it's defintely a NONO to bring them out to squeeze with crowds at this young age.
Probably I can resume such activities with Dear when the kids are older, say 4years old and above?? Where they are fit to stay at home by themself at night and Daddy & Mummy go countdown? Or they are obedient enough to stay put in cinema to watch movie with us? Hmmm Let's see...
Some random photos taken with iphone. We brought the camera out but end up never use as iphone is more convenient since it is always in our pocket.
First day of CNY
At ah ma's house lift@ Clementi
In the lift
At Ah Zhor's (mummy's ah ma) house
Second day of CNY
Chloe posing with a can of coke at Hui's San Gu Zhang's house
Elsie posing with a can of coke
Just before CNY, Hui & I did some pineapple tarts and choc chips almond cookies. Cookies was good since it was our 3rd attempt. But the pineapple tarts was our first try so the outcome wasnt that good. It is very time consuming doing the mould of the base, roll the pineapple into balls and rolling the 2 little stripes to place on top of the pineapple ball. We finished and cleared up everything and went to bed around 3.30am! We could only start to bake when the girls were asleep which was already 11+pm when we get started. Anyway, it was a nice try on the pineapple tarts. I'm sure there will be better improvement next round!
CNY eve was reunion dinner at my mum's place, then move over to Hui's place.
First day of CNY was all the house visitings on my side and Hui's side. Second day continued again with many house visitings and to Guang Ming Shan temple. Third day we stayed at home waiting for my colleagues to come over my house. After they left in the evening, we cleared up the house and went to Hui's 2nd uncle house for visit together with his parents.
Nothing much to write about CNY because every year is almost the same. Guess after the birth of these 2 kids, no more movies on CNY for Hui and me although I really hope to watch movies during CNY like what we did every year before pregnancy. No more countdown and watch fireworks at He Pan as well because the girls sleep early and it's defintely a NONO to bring them out to squeeze with crowds at this young age.
Probably I can resume such activities with Dear when the kids are older, say 4years old and above?? Where they are fit to stay at home by themself at night and Daddy & Mummy go countdown? Or they are obedient enough to stay put in cinema to watch movie with us? Hmmm Let's see...
Some random photos taken with iphone. We brought the camera out but end up never use as iphone is more convenient since it is always in our pocket.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Valentines Day
This year V day falls on CNY first day. As the clock strike 12 after midnight, Hui suddenly pop out from my back and wore a necklace over my neck.
Thanks dear, for the oh-so-expensive diamond pendant cum necklace from Destinee Lee Hwa! At least you did let me know I still hold an important position in your heart other than the kids. You truly know what is woman's best friend..*wink wink* :)
Quote from Destinee:
Every Destinee diamond earns a "AGS Ideal Zero" for its cut (the highest possible rating), by the American Gem Societ (AGS). The Triple Zero Cuts rating is only attained when the diamond is graded "Zero" for three important features: the perfection in proportions, symmetry and polish.
The blue tube on the left is a microscope thingy that allows you to see the cut of the diamonds. It comes complimentry with the item. Wow, I see 10 pointers and beautiful cut of the 3 diamonds!
Thanks dear, for the oh-so-expensive diamond pendant cum necklace from Destinee Lee Hwa! At least you did let me know I still hold an important position in your heart other than the kids. You truly know what is woman's best friend..*wink wink* :)
Quote from Destinee:
Every Destinee diamond earns a "AGS Ideal Zero" for its cut (the highest possible rating), by the American Gem Societ (AGS). The Triple Zero Cuts rating is only attained when the diamond is graded "Zero" for three important features: the perfection in proportions, symmetry and polish.
