As any mother would know, being a Mum is all-consuming. They put the baby in your arms and in that moment, your life as you know it changes. Your decisions are no longer taken on your own but instead are shaped by the little being in your charge. Whether you are a stay-at-home mum or a working mum, your child is always on your mind. With that and the demands of running a household, I often tell my husband that my favourite gift is being able to take a break! So it is probably not surprising ... read more
Protecting Little Ears with SonicGear Kinder-1 and Kinder 2
Today I’m here to talk about kids headphones! I started thinking about headphones for the kids a while ago because, with a baby in the house who needs to nap, there are times (many, many times) when I wished the house was quieter. Alas, a volume switch does not exist for children. However, at least when it comes to their activities, I thought that with headphones, some of the noise that they generate could be reduced. And behold, as though they read my mind, the good folks from ... read more
Drama Workshop for Littles: A Web of Shapes by Act 3
It’s just another day in the life of a third child with much older siblings that my little bub is constantly tagging along on activities that he can’t quite join in yet. But not today! I’ve been on the lookout for activities for Nate to really participate in and was chuffed to be invited to attend Act 3 Drama Academy’s March Holiday Workshop for the littles between 7 months and 17 months old: A Web of Shapes. The theme for these two weeks of workshops is A Pig, A Spider and A Web, and as ... read more
To My 7-Year Old Daughter
My dear Mei, You’re 7! It’s been a while since I’ve penned one of these open letters to you. I’m not sure I’ll write another one since I think it won’t be long before you ask me to stop sharing stories about you here in this space. But Mama here is feeling all nostalgic as you mark another milestone so here is a quick one for the record. We celebrated your birthday early this year with a party at the ice skating rink. It was a party of your own choosing, and you were so excited you ... read more
Baking (with Kids!) Made Easy with Bakestarters
I’m not sure if it’s just me but this year is just flying by. (I feel like I say this every year, but this year, it seems to have stepped up to light speed.) Life has been very full, with a baby and two kids in Primary school this year. Noey stepped up to P4, and with it came an increase in workload. The mini-tests started in in Week 5 (!!) when I had barely settled down to start the school year. Mei, on the other hand, started P1. It has been an exciting change for both her and I as we get ... read more
Being Bookworms: 7 Tips for Making Kids Readers
It’s the school holidays! For us, that means it’s time to hit the books! Of course I don’t mean that we’ll be studying hard, as the phrase is commonly understood. Rather, I mean that it’s the time when we put aside work and other activities, and spend our time indulging in our books. Reading was one of my fave pastimes growing up and it is a joy to me that my kids love their books. Well, except when they’re reading and neglecting their other tasks — and my instructions! Still, I remember the ... read more
Do-Re-Mi: The Sound of Music Singapore 2017
The Sound of Music makes it’s way back to stage in Singapore and we were super stoked to be able to go catch it! There are some musicals which I would catch in a heartbeat, but few hold as special a place in my heart as The Sound of Music, one of the shows that I grew up watching (and re-watching) on telly. Set in the 1938, The Sound of Music tells the uplifting tale of Maria, a nun-in-training, who takes up an assignment as a governess to the seven children of the von Trapp family. In the ... read more
Poopy Diapers and the Lack Thereof: Tips for a Smooth Introduction to Solids
My little man reached the 6 month milestone this month, and with it one of his biggest milestones — solid food! This being the third time I’m weaning, I am, shall we say, more relaxed about the whole process. For one, I am in no hurry to start the whole business of pureeing food, now that I know how much more of a hassle it is to have to do food prep! Still, I can’t help but get excited about introducing Baby Nate to the world of food. And with his growing appetite for milk and his almost ... read more
5 Things We Love About You
Happy 5 months, Baby Nate! I’ve been wanting to write monthly updates for you but as you know, it is very challenging for me to squeeze out time for you in this very busy household. And when I do get some time, I would much rather be spending it with you rather than try to write! But it’s been 5 months, so to mark this special day, here are 5 things we love about you: 1. We love that you are our little teddy bear and we love hugging you! Maybe it’s because you’re my last baby, but I ... read more
Legoland Malaysia 5th Brick-versary
During the recent September school holidays, we took a day out to make our regular holiday “pilgrimage” to where else but Legoland Malaysia! We made our first trip to Legoland in Oct 2012 on Noey’s birthday, shortly after it threw open its doors, and since then, there’s been no turning back. It has remained the favourite theme park of the whole family, with something for everyone from the youngest family member to the young at heart! (There’s just no saying no to Lego in this ... read more