Sam, the protege of our part time maid, learning to magic clean the floor today:
Perhaps he can then do more than helping me keep the laundry! ;P
Saturday, 1 March 2008
Thursday, 28 February 2008
More Complaints........
Was replying to my sister's comment in the previous post "Finally Sorted Out......a bit", then realised for such a long comment, might as well post it as a blog instead! So here it goes:
Sam did run a low fever (~ 37.3 degC) on 2 separate days last week. We guessed it was cos he's teething his 2nd set of lower molars. The gums there were certainly swollen, though I don't always get to check it now: Sam's refused to let me brush his teeth twice in the past week already, something that's never happened before.
The weekend past wasn't a fun one either. The teachers at the playgroup changed Sam's diapers last Friday after the snack time, as was their usual practice for all the toddlers. We have no idea how on earth they managed it, but thanks to that traumatic (for Sam) episode, Sam refused to let us change his diapers or clothing for 2 whole days!
And there was a power failure in our condo a few nights ago at 11 pm. So we had to go to bed with no aircon or fan. Could only open the windows a little cos it started raining & couldn't let the rain splash in and wet the wooden floor. Obviously couldn't sleep properly till the power was restored after 2 am.........
This weekend better be better............
Sam did run a low fever (~ 37.3 degC) on 2 separate days last week. We guessed it was cos he's teething his 2nd set of lower molars. The gums there were certainly swollen, though I don't always get to check it now: Sam's refused to let me brush his teeth twice in the past week already, something that's never happened before.
The weekend past wasn't a fun one either. The teachers at the playgroup changed Sam's diapers last Friday after the snack time, as was their usual practice for all the toddlers. We have no idea how on earth they managed it, but thanks to that traumatic (for Sam) episode, Sam refused to let us change his diapers or clothing for 2 whole days!
And there was a power failure in our condo a few nights ago at 11 pm. So we had to go to bed with no aircon or fan. Could only open the windows a little cos it started raining & couldn't let the rain splash in and wet the wooden floor. Obviously couldn't sleep properly till the power was restored after 2 am.........
This weekend better be better............
Finally Sorted Out........a bit
Had a hell of a time the past week.
Putting Sam for an hour in playschool since last Thursday had thrown his schedule all out the window.
Now his nap schedule is off, his appetite is in the 少少吃多多餐 stage (took me 5 frustrating days of attempted feedings & wasted food to realise that), he's more clingy to me at times, & more often than not, wants things done his way.
So my mood has deteriorated over the week: more & more shouting at Sam, then screaming, then hitting his hands immediately when he's being naughty (instead of giving him 2nd & 3rd chance in the past). Didn't do the laundry till the basket was full. By yesterday, I was no longer in the mood to cook, got hubby to tabao dinner back instead.
Sank myself in drama serials & tv, in desparate attempt to cheer myself up. Unfortunately, I need something like 1 hr of uninterrupted viewing time to calm myself, which I can only get once in the daytime when Sam naps.
And since Sam's napping times were off, his bedtime went off too: didn't fall asleep till 10 pm for the past 3 nights, which drove me crazy, cos I spend so much time trying to get him to bed & have no time for myself!!!!
Nearly wanted to just leave the trash out & let the kitchen overrun with ants, I was that frustrated!!! So had ended up doing the cleaning up at 1 am in the mornings, after 2 hrs of tv watching had calmed me sufficiently.
This morning had finally attained enlightenment: Sam has a new schedule, I can't expect him to keep to the old one, if he wants to be fed only 3 bites every 1 hr, then so be it!
So finally am in the mood to interact with people & write my blog.
Hopefully my current mood holds.................
Putting Sam for an hour in playschool since last Thursday had thrown his schedule all out the window.
Now his nap schedule is off, his appetite is in the 少少吃多多餐 stage (took me 5 frustrating days of attempted feedings & wasted food to realise that), he's more clingy to me at times, & more often than not, wants things done his way.
So my mood has deteriorated over the week: more & more shouting at Sam, then screaming, then hitting his hands immediately when he's being naughty (instead of giving him 2nd & 3rd chance in the past). Didn't do the laundry till the basket was full. By yesterday, I was no longer in the mood to cook, got hubby to tabao dinner back instead.
Sank myself in drama serials & tv, in desparate attempt to cheer myself up. Unfortunately, I need something like 1 hr of uninterrupted viewing time to calm myself, which I can only get once in the daytime when Sam naps.
And since Sam's napping times were off, his bedtime went off too: didn't fall asleep till 10 pm for the past 3 nights, which drove me crazy, cos I spend so much time trying to get him to bed & have no time for myself!!!!
Nearly wanted to just leave the trash out & let the kitchen overrun with ants, I was that frustrated!!! So had ended up doing the cleaning up at 1 am in the mornings, after 2 hrs of tv watching had calmed me sufficiently.
This morning had finally attained enlightenment: Sam has a new schedule, I can't expect him to keep to the old one, if he wants to be fed only 3 bites every 1 hr, then so be it!
So finally am in the mood to interact with people & write my blog.
Hopefully my current mood holds.................
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Sam's Playschool CNY Celebration
Sam's playschool, The Children's House, had a Chinese New Year celebration today, parents invited.
Had to wake Sam up early to reach school by 9am, to avoid traffic congestion. So he seemed dazed & sleepy the entire morning. Thumb-sucking all the time.
Program started at 9:30am. All the students were sitting on red canvas on the grass patch in front of the school, parents on chairs behind. I was carrying Sam sitting with the rest of his class, hence this not-so-good viewpoint with my handphone video:
Kick-off with dancing by the upper-level students: 2 groups of girls dancing in front, 2 groups of boys at the back, flanked in each corner by a boy waving his ribbon.
Then the boys put on their mini lion heads & "funny-man" heads for their own version of the lion dance. The teachers on my side had to remind them to spread out & come closer for their younger schoolmates to see. :)
The real lion dance troupe was pretty good. The 采青 was not only done on the red pillars in the video, but also on a separate taller metal post later, & then the traditional plate of prosperity.
But best was to see the lions come close to the little kids for them to pet, & distribute the mandarin oranges via the lion's mouth. I certainly didn't expect that!
Lucky Sam seem to love the lions: was sitting so sedately on my lap all the time, then he started to point to the golden lion on the red pillars. When the silver lion came to give the oranges, he actually walked a step away from me!
Then he came totally back to his old naughty self when we went back to the classroom for CNY snacks & drinks. I took one of each type of cookies, & he took 1 bite on each & every one!
All in all, an interesting first for Sam & me!
Had to wake Sam up early to reach school by 9am, to avoid traffic congestion. So he seemed dazed & sleepy the entire morning. Thumb-sucking all the time.
Program started at 9:30am. All the students were sitting on red canvas on the grass patch in front of the school, parents on chairs behind. I was carrying Sam sitting with the rest of his class, hence this not-so-good viewpoint with my handphone video:
Kick-off with dancing by the upper-level students: 2 groups of girls dancing in front, 2 groups of boys at the back, flanked in each corner by a boy waving his ribbon.
Then the boys put on their mini lion heads & "funny-man" heads for their own version of the lion dance. The teachers on my side had to remind them to spread out & come closer for their younger schoolmates to see. :)
The real lion dance troupe was pretty good. The 采青 was not only done on the red pillars in the video, but also on a separate taller metal post later, & then the traditional plate of prosperity.
But best was to see the lions come close to the little kids for them to pet, & distribute the mandarin oranges via the lion's mouth. I certainly didn't expect that!
Lucky Sam seem to love the lions: was sitting so sedately on my lap all the time, then he started to point to the golden lion on the red pillars. When the silver lion came to give the oranges, he actually walked a step away from me!
Then he came totally back to his old naughty self when we went back to the classroom for CNY snacks & drinks. I took one of each type of cookies, & he took 1 bite on each & every one!
All in all, an interesting first for Sam & me!
Sam Can Blow!
Party fun courtesy of his schoolmate's birthday party pack (I'm dribbling out the goodies).
He's wearing his Chinese New Year hat, made by his teacher in playschool (supposed to be made with assistance from the child, but we were away on holiday).
Isn't he cute??? :)
P.S. Pardon the yellowish video. Our living room lighting is that yellow...........
Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Too Hot!!!
Cannot tahan!!!!!!
It's too @$#&*^ hot in this KL apartment!!!!!!!!!!
Why on earth did we forget to check for 夕照 when we rented the place????
Now the master bedroom is so hot from the afternoon sun, I have to draw the blackout curtains on both the full length window panes & switch on the lights to see instead!
Arghhhh!!!!!!!
It's too @$#&*^ hot in this KL apartment!!!!!!!!!!
Why on earth did we forget to check for 夕照 when we rented the place????
Now the master bedroom is so hot from the afternoon sun, I have to draw the blackout curtains on both the full length window panes & switch on the lights to see instead!
Arghhhh!!!!!!!
Sunday, 17 February 2008
Going Back to KL
Going back to KL tomorrow. Hopefully will be another uneventful flight...............
Still haven't quite decided what to do about Sam's behaviour in playschool.
Irritating thing is, Wednesday the school will be having CNY celebrations, lion dance & all, ie. something off the usual schedule. So I'm ultra uncertain what to do for the one Tuesday.
Sigh! Maybe should do some reading up........
Still haven't quite decided what to do about Sam's behaviour in playschool.
Irritating thing is, Wednesday the school will be having CNY celebrations, lion dance & all, ie. something off the usual schedule. So I'm ultra uncertain what to do for the one Tuesday.
Sigh! Maybe should do some reading up........
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