Archive for the ‘Children’ Category

Why I wrote my last post

Posted on January 7th, 2010, by the mum

If you read my last post, you will see that I listed out the ways that I found work for me as a working mother – Juggling Work and Family.
What I did not explain was why I wrote my last post.  Although it was a challenge from dear husband to list the ways I cope [...]

Family Resolutions

Posted on December 31st, 2009, by the mum

Okay, last day of the year…last ditch effort to fulfill 2009 resolutions.  Time to also make the 2010 ones.
Two days ago, I initiated a family resolutions making session.  Everyone in the family who can understand the concept was asked to come up with activities that we can do as a family.   I tried this before [...]

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Children See. Children Do.

Posted on October 22nd, 2009, by the mum

This powerful video came to me in facebook from a friend sharing.  When I saw this, I remember all the times my children were watching me – behaving well and behaving badly.  This is not just for parents, but for ALL adults.
How much do we really love our kids?  Do we love them enough to [...]

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The Gift

Posted on July 23rd, 2009, by the mum

It is a gift to be parents.
I am grateful for having this gift bestowed upon me 4 times. 4 lovely babies, 4 times the joy.
I sometimes forget how blessed I am and how great God is. When I am dragged down by life or by work, I forget that I have 4 concrete proof that [...]

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The Lift Incident

Posted on July 16th, 2009, by the mum

As the littlest one was getting better, my dear husband was taking him for a ride this morning while sending my eldest to school. 
As everyone was getting dressed, number 4 (I used to think using numbers was appalling but then turned out it was just easier this way) was excited and took out his squeaky [...]

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Ever had a sick kid at home?

Posted on July 16th, 2009, by the mum

Ever had a sick kid at home?  Since I have 4 kids, my chances of getting that regularly is probably higher than the normal household.  In Singapore, it is very uncommon to have 4 kids in one household.  Most families only have 2 or perhaps 3.  More couples are opting to only have 1 child [...]

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