Happy New 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

I was so pre-occupied with the boys, our new place's completion, my parents visit etc to write.

Last 2 weeks of 2011 is always the best for me. No decisions to be made during meetings, long lunches accompanied by shopping trips etc. Love love love!

Eve of new year's day were spent at Orchid Country Club for staycation. It was a very quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of city but very very far to travel out.. Not gonna stay here nxt time cos can't bring the city out of me even for 3 days!


Zach was learning his first step in swimming. Blowing bubbles underwater. So far so goof. Hopefully he'll remember nxt week!
Now, for NY 2012 Resolutions.. It'll be something simple and achievable and nothing fanciful.
1) More time with the boys doing quality stuff and not me pestering Zach to pack up or clean up
2) Setting up a fixed sleeping schedule for Zach
3) Fix my dysfunctional marriage. (2) is a good start so we have more time for each other
4) Exercise at least twice a week no matter how late it is.
5) Cook frequently! A healthy meal at least twice a week for Zach and Kieran
6) Holidays! Guess it'll be hard for me to spend year end outside of SG due to work commitment from hb so NYC for Christmas and New Year 2012 is not possible? Hmmm..
7) This is something I want N not NEED! A pair of Ferragamo pump. Haha

See how many I manage to fulfill come 2013..

Turning 3

It's a big small affair for turning 3!
It mark the real beginning of becoming a little man of the house. Mark the beginning of reasoning, bargaining and negotiating to get his way.
I don't accept tantrums at home or outside. No nonsense type of mummy. That doesn't mean I chase him around with a cane. I use reasoning and explaining first n if that don't work scolding comes next.
A friend once commented that if Zach don't ask for permission before going up for the $1 ride he'll get it from me. I beg to differ. I'm proud of my little man for asking my permission. It shows he respected me as mummy and he has his manners. No! I'm not saying her kids r ill mannered. It's just a different way of bringing up kids. 'Nuff said







Birthday celebration with my family! He had loads of fun and the endless smile on his face when he saw the cake!! Couldn't ask for more.. Thanks Aileen, Melinda, Jason, David & Rafe for loving Zach as your own!!
I had another dinner with in-law but photos are in my camera. Shall add that in later.



Turning 3 also means he's a 'big kor kor' as he always refer himself as. He'll hug Kieran and whisper I Love You Didi. I know if something ever happen to me Zach will take good care of his little bro (who btw constantly pulling and tugging him). Hilarious!


But Zach don't mind at all.



Still love him with a smile.
Gosh.. I love my little man more and more and more.

Home Reno - Part 1

Renovation started on 29 Nov with hacking of kitchen, toilets and cupboards.
All lighting points were fixed or moved. Now waiting for wet works of laying tiles and false ceiling.


No better quality picture as all the lights were gone. Will snap more nxt weekend. Hopefully by then tiling work are completed.


No fancy chandelier this time round. We do not want to spend another $1k for a light that we barely use. So we settled for this chubby transparent dining room light. All other lights are PLC. Simple and straight-forward.


Light for guest room. Gives a nice bright feel to the room.
More to come..
Excited!! I'm actually counting down to moving in early next year.