Yoohoooo. Am back from a one and a half years of hiatus and am recharged! A couple of reasons why I stopped writing. 1) I remember feeling so drained everyday from the endless chores and watching over the kids that I just want to crash by the time the kids sleep. 2) With the whole … Continue reading Guess who’s back?
Category: parenting
The Elder Child
[29 May 2020 || Isaac at 5 years 2 Months] Dear Isaac, Is being the older child tough on you? Sometimes I look at you and I feel very blessed to have such an understanding and sweet boy like you as my child, especially as a big brother. I try not to make you give … Continue reading The Elder Child
Mum Guilt
[24 April 2020 || Ian at 8 months 21 days] Just finished washing everything in the kitchen and going to bed soon. Feeling lousy today so I decided to write it down in hope that I will feel better after this. I now have alot less time with Isaac. Most times, I find that he … Continue reading Mum Guilt
Covid 19 Circuit Breaker
In view of the C19 pandemic, it was announced on Tuesday that the nation will be going into Circuit Breaker mode for a month. Today is only Day 5 of the Circuit Breaker so we are still alive and sane. Although we are not able to go outdoors unless absolutely necessary, I actually think it … Continue reading Covid 19 Circuit Breaker
Isaac is 5!
And just like that, isaac is 5! 2020 is not a good year with the ongoing covid 19 pandemic. We had plans to go overseas and spend time by the beach because we knew how much he loves the beach. Unfortunately, the situation is as such. The lucky thing is, we did not book tickets … Continue reading Isaac is 5!
Back from Hiatus
[21 February 2020 || Isaac at 4 years 11 months, Ian at 6 months 18 days] Been busy with keeping the house real clean because of the Covid 19 saga. Thankfully, we finally got someone to help with the cleaning on Saturdays so the load has been lightened, especially the ironing. Both boys have started … Continue reading Back from Hiatus
Milestones – Celebrating Little Wins
[06 January 2020 || Isaac at 4years 9 months, Ian at 5 months 3 days] I've been so busy with Ian and coping with the new routine lately that I hardly have time to update here. I guess I should document our milestones. Update 1 : After 8 long months, isaac is finally back in … Continue reading Milestones – Celebrating Little Wins
The Witching Hour
[16 December 2019 || Ian at 4 months 3 days] Is this real??? So I googled why does my baby go into his inconsolable crying mode everytime the evening arrives and this was what I found - the witching hour. There is no apparent reason why he cries like this but it is expected to … Continue reading The Witching Hour
A Little Older Now — 4 Months Young
[03 December 2019 | Ian at 4 months] 4 months of age is a new milestone because you can start to eat some new things now. Probably puree and some egg yolk. But I prefer to wait til you are 6 months before giving you porridge. Your godmother bought you a new toy today but … Continue reading A Little Older Now — 4 Months Young
Teething Baby
[25 November 2019 | Ian at 3 months 22 days] I was just talking to a friend about breastfeeding and I asked when does she intend to stop latching. For me, I thought I'd stop once ian has teeth. I expected that to be at least 6 months old. Little did I expect that he … Continue reading Teething Baby
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