My sister just graduated from University, so went on a trip to Hong Kong Disneyland to celebrate the end of the study years.

If there is ever a competition on how to win-the-hearts of the young ones, my sister would definitely come in the top. Look what she brought back from the land of dreams and wonders….

As the water is sucked up the straw, the wheels (covered by the Donald and Mickey stickers) will turn. I thought it was a great gift at first, ‘cos the kids were so eager to drink water or rather so eager to see the wheel rotate that they drank 2 CUPS of water!

Later did I found out that its impossible to wash the wheels! So strict rule was imposed : no other liquid is to be drank from this nice-to-see-yet-unpractical-cleaning-designed cup, other than plain water. Imagine if they drank Coke or Ribena from it!

Then came the big “Wow” from the boys! Their favorite : Characters from ‘CARS’ the motion pictures. ‘Lightning McQueen and Mater’ Towel.

But the problem came, there is only 1 towel. So the usual “It’s mine”, “No! It’s mine” argument started till the discipline master put a stop to the noise pollution.

In a split second, the kids said,”ok, we share” and down they lie with the towel covering their body….*sigh* kids are still kids….aren’t they?

They fight furiously for a moment and in no time, they are laughing together….

Is this what your children do everyday? Mine sure does!

Did you miss me yesterday? So sorry, I was busy making new accessories for the Christmas bazaar today at the KK Hospital for their staff.

You know how children love to imitate their parents, the way they talk, walk, move and not forgetting the bad habits of their parents. *watch out*

I left my desk full of parts and pieces of my accessories to put my little 2-year-old down for his noon nap.

When I am back, I found my ‘apprentice’ helping me to speed up my work.

Look at that kind of concentration.

“Look Mummy, I can do it too!”

Wow! Look at ‘his’ masterpiece…*wink*

Since my 4-year-old was in such a great ‘helping mood’.

So I assigned him to put all the earrings which I have made onto the earring flaps and then hang it on the holder.

1st, he picks up a pair of earrings.

Making sure that they are the same design.

Put that pair of earrings on his pants.

Take an earring flap out from the bag.

Picks up the earring on his pants and carefully put it into the flap.

Then picks up the other side of the earring and hang it into the other hole on the flap.

Ta Da!

One pair is up! Many more to go….

How did you think my ‘apprentice’ fair?

There are many times in life when parents do not trust their child enough, underestimate their capability…. Let them feel worthy.

They love to make their parents proud of them. Trust that they will do according to your instructions; make sure your instructions are clearly stated.

When was the last time your child did something for you so well, that you are soooooo proud to be your child’s mummy?