A pic of my son's hand on top of his father. Cute?
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Edelweiss & 泥娃娃
Since my son is born, I have been singing these 2 songs whenever I carried and pat him to sleep. One is Edelweiss and the other, 泥娃娃.
Of course when I sing, I don't know the whole lyrics, so I'll hum my way through... And I could be singing and huming the song for at least 15 minutes over and over again that I feel like a broken tape recorder.
Of course when I sing, I don't know the whole lyrics, so I'll hum my way through... And I could be singing and huming the song for at least 15 minutes over and over again that I feel like a broken tape recorder.
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Every morning you greet me
Small and white, clean and bright
You look happy to meet me
Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow
Bloom and grow forever
Edelweiss, Edelweiss
Bless my homeland forever
泥娃娃 泥娃娃 一个泥娃娃
泥娃娃 泥娃娃 一个泥娃娃
也有那眉毛 也有那眼睛 眼睛不会眨
泥娃娃 泥娃娃 一个泥娃娃
也有那鼻子 也有那嘴巴 嘴巴不说话
他是个 假娃娃 不是个 真娃娃
他没有亲爱的妈妈 也没有爸爸
泥娃娃 泥娃娃 一个泥娃娃
我做他妈妈 我做他爸爸 永远爱着他
Monday, October 16, 2006
My ROM Anniversary
Last month, while watching TV with KS, he casually turned around and said "Happy Anniversary". I was like "huh?, what anniversary?" and I even asked him "what's today's date?".
Then it occurred to me that that day was our ROM anniversary. For record, we ROM in 2003 and married in 2004. I have absolutely and totally forgotten about it! The is the "after effect" of giving birth. I am so busy that I lost track of time. It's true, you know. This is especially so during my 2 months maternity leave. Cannot differentiate which day is which day and what date... Cos' everyday is the same to me... Feed him, clean him, pat him to sleep etc..
I told him that's a good reason to go out and celebrate! Let's go to a restaurant for dinner and he was so nice... "Restaurants? Sure, take your pick.. MacDonald Restaurant, KFC Restaurant, Burger King Restaurant..." Ya..ya..ya... I got your message....
Then it occurred to me that that day was our ROM anniversary. For record, we ROM in 2003 and married in 2004. I have absolutely and totally forgotten about it! The is the "after effect" of giving birth. I am so busy that I lost track of time. It's true, you know. This is especially so during my 2 months maternity leave. Cannot differentiate which day is which day and what date... Cos' everyday is the same to me... Feed him, clean him, pat him to sleep etc..
I told him that's a good reason to go out and celebrate! Let's go to a restaurant for dinner and he was so nice... "Restaurants? Sure, take your pick.. MacDonald Restaurant, KFC Restaurant, Burger King Restaurant..." Ya..ya..ya... I got your message....
Hubby's Birthday
I celebrated KS' birthday last week, 2 days late. Anyway, it's not much of a celebration because we just went out for dinner. Yep. That's all.
I noticed that after the inital first few years (of courtship) when we make an effort to plan our birthday celebrations, the last few years, we didn't plan anything. At most, just plan where to have dinner lor. Boring hor...
Of course there is a present too lah. But well, the presents get cheaper and cheaper each year too .. haha.. And no surprises too. Few weeks before his birthday, we passed by Op. They were having sale. So I told him to choose a shirt as my birthday present to him. After discount, it cost $17.
Well, what's the saying? It's the thought that counts. Right?
Anyway, we went to Vibe @ Meritus Negara for dinner. $39+++ per pax. After UOB credit card discount, around $77 for two. I thought that it might be crowded so I make reservation at 6.30pm. Thinking to have a earlier start so that we can go back early to fetch our son from my mom's place. But anyway, we were late. We reached the restaurant at 7pm. And you know what? We are the 1st one to arrive! We find it odd and I quietly asked the waitress when she was serving us water whether we are too early or ......???? The waitress replied that there will be people coming later.
The people didn't start to come in until 8pm. We have the restuarant to ourselves and I joking told KS that in honour of his birthday, I have booked the whole restaurant. Ha! When we left at 8.45pm, there were only about 4-5 tables occupied, very the 冷清.
Anyway, the food was not fantastic. KS didn't like the way the meat was done. Think it's too salty. I have the same thought too. We both conclude that Brazil Churrascaria in Sixth Avenue was better and for the same price too!
I noticed that after the inital first few years (of courtship) when we make an effort to plan our birthday celebrations, the last few years, we didn't plan anything. At most, just plan where to have dinner lor. Boring hor...
Of course there is a present too lah. But well, the presents get cheaper and cheaper each year too .. haha.. And no surprises too. Few weeks before his birthday, we passed by Op. They were having sale. So I told him to choose a shirt as my birthday present to him. After discount, it cost $17.
Well, what's the saying? It's the thought that counts. Right?
Anyway, we went to Vibe @ Meritus Negara for dinner. $39+++ per pax. After UOB credit card discount, around $77 for two. I thought that it might be crowded so I make reservation at 6.30pm. Thinking to have a earlier start so that we can go back early to fetch our son from my mom's place. But anyway, we were late. We reached the restaurant at 7pm. And you know what? We are the 1st one to arrive! We find it odd and I quietly asked the waitress when she was serving us water whether we are too early or ......???? The waitress replied that there will be people coming later.
The people didn't start to come in until 8pm. We have the restuarant to ourselves and I joking told KS that in honour of his birthday, I have booked the whole restaurant. Ha! When we left at 8.45pm, there were only about 4-5 tables occupied, very the 冷清.
Anyway, the food was not fantastic. KS didn't like the way the meat was done. Think it's too salty. I have the same thought too. We both conclude that Brazil Churrascaria in Sixth Avenue was better and for the same price too!
Monday, October 09, 2006
Aiya, forget mah..
Tell you joke of the year. You want to hear?
Sometimes, I wonder whether I should feel upset or just shake my head in resignation. This is a real life incident and a classic example of 人在心不在. When the heart in not here, where got mood to remember leh?
A new colleague from my dept asked another colleague from Admin to change the toner for the printer for her. The Admin colleague came over to replace as she thought that it’s the photocopier they wanted her to replace, only to find out that the printer is not the photocopier that she originally thought. My new colleague has asked her to change the toner for HP Laserjet and this is not under her (Admin) charge.
Now guess who’s in charge of Laserjet toner requisition? Me! And you know what? I’ve doing this for the past few years.
Of course, this comes to my knowledge. So I went to the new colleague and asked how come she didn’t get from me? (in a very nice way with a smile on my face hor). Now her boss was standing beside her at that time and I kinda directed the question at both of them. The new colleague replied that she thought it’s from Admin. But I find it strange lor… Surely she would have asked internally first (ie. Asked her boss first) before she called Admin? Or asked me lah.. Logical, right?
Now I can understand when the new colleague said she doesn’t know it’s me. But you know what did her boss say? “Aiya, forget mah.” You tell me lah… How to not get pissed?
Let me ask you. How can you forget when I’ve been ordering the toner cartridge for the dept since the day I joined the dept?????? And not forgetting that the boss is working here longer than I do (more than 10 years).
I’m absolutely speechless and astounded. Oh what’s my reply? Didn’t reply much cos’ why waste my salvia when she will forget what I said anyway?
Sometimes, I wonder whether I should feel upset or just shake my head in resignation. This is a real life incident and a classic example of 人在心不在. When the heart in not here, where got mood to remember leh?
A new colleague from my dept asked another colleague from Admin to change the toner for the printer for her. The Admin colleague came over to replace as she thought that it’s the photocopier they wanted her to replace, only to find out that the printer is not the photocopier that she originally thought. My new colleague has asked her to change the toner for HP Laserjet and this is not under her (Admin) charge.
Now guess who’s in charge of Laserjet toner requisition? Me! And you know what? I’ve doing this for the past few years.
Of course, this comes to my knowledge. So I went to the new colleague and asked how come she didn’t get from me? (in a very nice way with a smile on my face hor). Now her boss was standing beside her at that time and I kinda directed the question at both of them. The new colleague replied that she thought it’s from Admin. But I find it strange lor… Surely she would have asked internally first (ie. Asked her boss first) before she called Admin? Or asked me lah.. Logical, right?
Now I can understand when the new colleague said she doesn’t know it’s me. But you know what did her boss say? “Aiya, forget mah.” You tell me lah… How to not get pissed?
Let me ask you. How can you forget when I’ve been ordering the toner cartridge for the dept since the day I joined the dept?????? And not forgetting that the boss is working here longer than I do (more than 10 years).
I’m absolutely speechless and astounded. Oh what’s my reply? Didn’t reply much cos’ why waste my salvia when she will forget what I said anyway?
Look like who..
Yesterday was KS' grandma's birthday and we went to her house to celebrate. She's 80 years old, by the way.
As usual, my mother-in-law (being the proud grandma) carried my son and went around the house asking the relatives "Look like who? Look like who?"
Only one relative said that my son resembles me. The rest said "oh he looks like himself." But I thought that isn't it rather obvious that he looks abit like me? At the very least, my son has single eyelids, just like his mom (that's me!).
Anyway, whatever it is. Baby's look will change over time. As one relative said "It doesn't matter matter who he looks like, most importantly is that he is healthy." Well said. I'm sure that is the wishes of all mothers.
As usual, my mother-in-law (being the proud grandma) carried my son and went around the house asking the relatives "Look like who? Look like who?"
Only one relative said that my son resembles me. The rest said "oh he looks like himself." But I thought that isn't it rather obvious that he looks abit like me? At the very least, my son has single eyelids, just like his mom (that's me!).
Anyway, whatever it is. Baby's look will change over time. As one relative said "It doesn't matter matter who he looks like, most importantly is that he is healthy." Well said. I'm sure that is the wishes of all mothers.
Friday, October 06, 2006
Thermometer
Knowing that my son most probably will have a fever after his jab, we decided to buy a ear thermometer (Braun - cost $129). And as we have NTUC vouchers , we thought to buy at Unity, thinking that we can use the voucher, thus saving us some money. Smart, right?
But after we spent time finding out the differences in the various thermometers, we discovered that we cannot use the voucher! Really 人算不如天算 ! Why? I asked the cashier and was told that Unity is under another management different from NTUC. But I can chalk up NTUC points. The cashier kindly asked me whether I still want the thermometer while scanning the barcode (hey! I thought you should ask first before scanning!?). Anyway, we still went ahead to buy it because with a baby at home, it's best to have one. We'll never know when we did to use it.
But after we spent time finding out the differences in the various thermometers, we discovered that we cannot use the voucher! Really 人算不如天算 ! Why? I asked the cashier and was told that Unity is under another management different from NTUC. But I can chalk up NTUC points. The cashier kindly asked me whether I still want the thermometer while scanning the barcode (hey! I thought you should ask first before scanning!?). Anyway, we still went ahead to buy it because with a baby at home, it's best to have one. We'll never know when we did to use it.
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