Daddy posted on his FB the day we left, "a short getaway is still a getaway...". How apt. We thank God that in the midst of crazy busy May, our family was able to book a flight and escape to nearby KL for the family wedding. We were also grateful that through our brother-in-law's help, we were able to put up at a swanky 5-star hotel which eased my frazzled nerves of having to take care of a sick child on our travels. Getting inspiration from the Twin TowerOne evening, as we were … [Read more...]
Six Ways Parents Destroy Their Children Without Trying
I first saw this article yesterday via a friend's FB feed. Like a rude awakening, the article hits me like a brick...I spent the night ruminating over these thoughts in my head. The hubs and I have been questioning the effectiveness of our parenting methods on our fiercely independent, soon to be 5 year-old pre-schooler, with a stubborn and slightly self-centered streak (the perils of being an only child) and who sometimes lies to avoid punishments. For a quick tempered person like me, I find it … [Read more...]
Wordful Wednesday: 10 Things I want my Daughter to know…
This article was first published on the Huffington Post in May 2012. The Princess will soon turn 5 in few months' time; A Mom plays such a crucial role in the lives of their daughters, I am feeling such an intense urgency that I must do a rain check on my own inadequacies so that I can parent her well, be the (girl)friend she needs and bring her up in the ways of the Lord. There are so many things I wish my own Mom had told me when I was growing up. I've adapted part of the article and … [Read more...]