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?

Allan and I wanted to bring the kids out for shopping in the evening and so we were trying to coax Keatkeat to take his afternoon nap. He hasn’t been willing to catnap during the day for a few weeks already. But when it comes to 8pm, he will start to whine. That’s the last thing we want in a crowded shopping centre, where everyone will stare at the noisy child.

So Allan “threatened” him, “Mommy is going shopping later, if you don’t go sleep now, you will stay at home.”
Keatkeat:”Alone? What about Binbin?”
Dad:”Binbin (who is fast asleep) will go with mommy. You will stay at home with me.”
Keatkeat:”Why?”
Dad:”To keep me company. I will feel very lonely if I stay at home all by myself.”
Keatkeat:”Then I’ll bring you out shopping, then you won’t be lonely.”

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I was complaining to the boys that they are not being flexible enough. They are too reliant on me. They just want me to do EVERYTHING for them. Even when Allan tries to give me some quiet time for myself by helping them to dry up after bathe, they would make a big ‘hu-ha’, especially my 2-year-old.

Me (complaining tone):”Can papa pat (patting on the buttocks, we are still trying to kick this habit of theirs) you to sleep? Mummy is very tired. I have to do all the things for you two. I need time for myself. Its the same. No matter who pat you to sleep. Its the SAME! Why must I always be the one to do everything for you?!!!”

I was getting hotter as I complained more.

Keatkeat:”Because you are the Best! We love you very much mummy….”

Ahhhh….what can I say??!!

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We saw ‘Lightning McQueen’ pajamas. We have been trying very hard to find one. As most of you know, the boys are car-crazy, especially Keatkeat. So finally we found it at one of the bazaars, we called them “pasa-malam” over here in Singapore.

We were as excited as the kids. So we asked the seller for their sizes. After much searching thru his boxes. He turned around and shook his head,”Sorry, we do not have anymore stocks for their sizes. The sizes I have are for 8-9 years old.”

Damn! How unlucky! I was feeling terrible and when I saw the kids’ faces, it was worse. They looked so disappointed. When I squarted down wanting to comfort them. Keatkeat lift up his hands and stroke my head, “Its ok, don’t be sad. We’ll find another one next time.” And he walked on….

Huh??!!! In the end, I was the one that was being comforted?