Found this useful video on a fellow mummy blogger, Evelyn's blog. Oops, I realised we've been brushing it wrongly for Dana all these while! Gosh, thanks for sharing Eve! For more tips on improving our Oral health, do pop over to The BottomsUp! Life with Layla blog now. :) … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
Encouragement from an old hymn…
Stanza 1. God hath not promised skies always blue,Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through;God hath not promised sun without rain,Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.Chrous: But God hath promised strength for the day,Rest for the labor, light for the way,Grace for the trials, help from above,Unfailing sympathy, undying love.Stanza 2.God hath not promised we shall not knowToil and temptation, trouble and woe;He hath not told us we shall not bearMany a burden, many a care.Stanza 3.God hath … [Read more...]
Dana Tours Phuket! Sawadee Ka :)
In June, our family spent a delightful week in Phuket to celebrate our 11th Wedding Anniversary. Here's a countdown of the Top 6 Reasons why we have fallen so in love with this special destination in the Land of Smiles.6. The Resort The lovely Marriott VillaWe booked a 2-bedroom villa at the Marriot Vacation Club near the Phuket International Airport and loved its tranquility and greenery. The Villa was well-kept and tastefully furnished with modern … [Read more...]
A Good Meal Solution
Our maid has gone on 2 weeks' Hari Raya home leave. Living without a helper is actually manageable except for 1 major hurdle - settling Dana's dinner. With our hectic schedules as full time working parents, trying to find a good (i.e. healthy and nutritious) dinner for the Princess after work each evening is proving to be quite a challenge. Plagued by guilt, my mind drew a blank as a brand new week approaches. Surely we cannot feed our daughter the same … [Read more...]
How to handle your (fiercely) independent toddler
Last week, our Princess turned 29 months. We know very well that she's a vocal, sociable and a confident little girl. Beyond that, she's also fiercely independent - demanding to do many day-to-day tasks on her own. "Mummy, I'll do it myself!" would be her retort - be it opening the front door, getting out of the car, putting on the socks or helping with the groceries shopping cart. As a mom, I admit I sometimes find these attempts … [Read more...]
Happy Teachers’ Day!
To all my teachers at Preschool By the Park: You are my special teachers I just want you to know I always had fun in your classes How the time has flown! Thank you for helping me To learn all that I know I will always remember you Even when I'm grown! Have a Wonderful Teachers' Day! … [Read more...]