I've always just driven by the town....until now.As a history buff, I have a penchant for old buildings and structures. From Borobudur to Stonehenge, I’ve been there, hugged that. Whenever I 'disappear' when we were on holiday, my wife would know where to find me – just look for an old church, an art gallery or a museum. Strange then that I should end up in Singapore – a young progressive nation that seems to be tearing down old structures faster than we can reproduce. Even a grand dame … [Read more...]
Hello, meet Alexander
Our hearts whispered his name...and God answeredAnnouncing the birth and adoption of our son, Alexander Born and placed in our arms on 23 June 2014So much love from Big Sister DanaWith a new-born in the home, there are bottles to be washed, nappies to be changed, baby to bond with so blogging will have to take a backseat till we find our footing again. We may not be able to update the blog as frequently as before but do tarry and connect with us through our social … [Read more...]
Cold Storage Kids Run 2014 – Reflection from a Pseudo-Coach
There are many things I take for granted. One of them is the fact that, as a lively, energetic 6 year-old, my daughter would have no problem running (since that seems to be her default mode from getting to one place to another, like many preschoolers); that she would have a stamina that would outlast mine and that all I needed to do was run a few laps around the stadium with her to prepare her for our first ever Cold Storage Kids Run. I couldn’t be more wrong.Standing with the early blazing … [Read more...]
Dana’s Disney Frozen Party – The Dessert Table
We threw a 'Frozen' theme birthday celebration for Dana, a one last big bash for her before she enters Primary One in 2015. I started planning for it rather late but managed to design the invite on my own and put together a decent programme. This year for a change, Dana was tasked to draft her own guest list. Not surprisingly, she invited her classmates and a few close friends. Her birthday wish to be dressed as Princess Elsa (in 'Frozen') was granted when our dear neighbour turned BFF, Meredith … [Read more...]
The Ring, The Shoes and the Handbag – a Valentines’ Day Dedication
'You have not chose one another, but I have chosen you for one another' ~ CS Lewis, The Four Loves. My dearest Dana, I'm not sure when you're gonna be reading this. Whichever time it will be, it would be in God's perfect timing. You're turning 6 this year and getting quite inquisitive about the world around you. Just the other day you wanted to chart a family tree. Before we go too far flung into the foliage of the family tree, I thought that it's apt that we talk about the 'root' - Daddy … [Read more...]
Merrily merrily…life is but a dream….
Those who are close to me know that I’m a firm believer in the ‘A Date with Dad’ idea championed by "Focus on the Family'". Ever since Dana was a wee baby, I’ve never turned away a chance to ‘date’ my daughter Dana, one to one, just me and her out and about, enjoying the bonding.Last Friday evening, when the wife had to attend a company function, tired as I was from a hectic week of back to back 12-13 hour work days, I jumped at the chance to bring my daughter on a date again. It was an … [Read more...]
Getting Started with Essential Oils – Using oils to improve your family’s well-being
When the haze shrouded Singapore in thick smog in June this year with the Prime Minister forewarning that it might persist for months, I was seized by a sense of panic and helplessness. Air purifiers and N95 masks were flying off the shelves and I started looking for solutions to alleviate the suffocated feelings from keeping the windows shut in our feeble attempts to keep the haze out. It was then I remembered an essential oils sharing session hosted by a fellow Mommy that I decided to give … [Read more...]
15 Awesome Teachers’ Day Gift Ideas with Free Printables!
Teachers Day is soon approaching. Here are some quick, inexpensive ideas to create a little something special to honor and celebrate the incredible teachers who are shaping our children's future. Good teachers make a big impact in our children's lives and I hope these gift ideas will give you inspiration on how to tell your favorite teachers “Thank You!” 1. Donut Teacher Appreciation Day Printable by Sara of Confetti Sunshine Pamper your teachers with a sweet treat and … [Read more...]
Home is Where Mom is…Mothers’ Day Linky 2013
A mother is one who loves unconditionally, nurtures and protects, leads by example and puts the needs of her family above her own.My relationship with my Mom only drew closer after I became a Mom. Growing up, I was a 'latch-key' kid. I would come home to an empty house, settle my own lunch and warm up the dinner which my Mom had pre-cooked for my sister and I before she headed off to work. As the sole-bread winner, Mom held 2 jobs to clear the bottomless debts and to bring home the bacon.A … [Read more...]
Fighting Kawasaki on her 2nd Birthday…
Cutting her birthday cake in the ward.. On Easter Sunday, Daddy was supposed to serve in the Worship Ministry in church and we had planned to go to the House of God to celebrate Easter in our best dressed clothes but these plans never materialised. Early in the morning, when Dana's high fever cannot be subdued even with combination of paracetamol, ibuprofen and suppository given by our paediatrician, we knew something was very wrong and we rushed her immediately to the A&E … [Read more...]
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