I have the fancy for shoes; interesting shoes.

I do not have many pairs- compared to many others. But my collection is not too little as well.

Since I became home bound, buying shoes became unnecessary for the obvious reason that I will require very little of them. And the economics between buying shoes and other desires is more apparent without a direct income.

I forgo my usual fav brands and found a more price-decent shoes dealer located in SK Compass Point, where for the same amount of money, I could buy a few pairs!

The itch for new shoes came again last week.

Sadly, the visit to my new fav was disappointing, for the lousy customer service.

It is unlikely I will go there again, just like the few stores which I have already boycott there for the same reason. 

My New Additions

The trip was saved by the 20% METRO sale where I bought a decent pair of sandals for about $20!

The weekend ended with a sweet pleasant surprise when Pris bought me a pair of loafers which I eyed some time ago at TANGS, but had resisted the temptation.

Well, for all I know, new shoes sure makes me happy! :)

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I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! (I guess knowing me, you will not believe it too!)

I am not a fan of any artiste.

But last Thursday afternoon, while doing the clothes as usual, I happened to watch Jay Chou's first directed movie, 不能說的秘密 (SECRET) on the Mio TV channel.

I was so mesmerised!

It is a romantic film (not surprisingly). But it was well-made! I love all the piano pieces in the show.

Even after the movie, I was still thinking about it since I did not catch it from beginning. And I noted the name of the movie and year of production. (I bet it would have been a well-known fact for many people).

So on Saturday, my dear hub, found the DVD pretty easily (I presume it was cos it's JAY CHOU).

Sacrificing my usual Sunday afternoon nap, I watched it the next day- TWICE!

And my dear hub with me... who will watch it a thousand times with me if I would like to! Thanks dear!

Guess what, he did not need to wait long! We caught it again on Sunday night on Channel U.

And, I watched it again on Monday afternoon. heh heh...

I saw the making of the film and found that most of the pieces in the movie were composed by him, and played not by any music in the background, but he was really playing every piece! Hearing all the positive remarks about him from the crew and artistes, I am impressed!

Goosh, seems like I am becoming a fan already!

Here's a mini slot from the show which I like!

Jay Chou Piano Battle

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The Doxology

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...And the other two sitting right beside them!

Ah Boy's First Four Teeth

He woke up with a fever on Sunday.

Eating was even more fussy than usual...

Not mentioning about the routine- SUPER OFF!

Did he catch a cold (due to his newly shaved hair)? Or he caught LA's cold virus (she woke up with runny nose and cough that morning as well).

We realised his fever was pretty random; as high as 39 plus to almost normal around 37.

Nevertheless, his appetite grew worse by the week; barely eating and drinking his milk! But doubled his water intake- surprisingly!

Then, he even fussed being put down for naps... and cranky even at play.

Just when I almost have had enough, thank God for my dear observant hub, who saw the more than usual drooling and rejecting the milk bottle, on top of all those unusual symptoms, and we concluded that our dear boy could be teething.

The most feared hurdle for parents with boys I have heard so far... wake up screaming in the middle of the night, knowing totally how many teeth the child has had (without counting the teeth but the number of increased fussiness periods) etc.

Looks like the boy's third and fourth teeth on the upper jaw are breaking forth!

Gear up Daddy and Mummy!   

But thank God that through it all, he still slept pretty well through the night- God's grace and mercy for us!

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We deliberated on this issue for the longest time- sending LA to play group.

Parents nagged us. Friends asked why.

One reason why we decided that I stay at home is to be able to teach and bring the kids up myself- not merely education, but moral values as well- which we hold more firmly in. Exposing her too early into the world may mean a whole baggage of trashy values and habits to clean up later.

The delay in sending her there is also due to the worry of various transmitting diseases that her young body may not be able to fight off- we may end up paying both the school and the doc, spending what we will be saving if she stays at home and less heart ache and trouble nursing her back to health.

To Ad, she will have a lifetime of schooling to do, and he want to spare her of this agony as late as possible.

And lastly, for myself, I will miss her.

But seeing the need to prepare her for school and also spending more concentrated time with Lucas, we finally made the first payment for school in Jan next year.

She always replies 'Yes' when we ask her if she would like to go school. But I reckon that she probably saw the kids playing toys in the few schools which we visited during some of our morning walks.

For now, it's more preparation to do; build up her immune system with the necessary jabs, supplements, toilet training, double up on keeping her hygiene practices etc.

And mommy letting go when the time comes.

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Is it that nice? Jie Jie's eating his rejected food.

吃不下！

Literally!

It has been two months since Lucas started his porridge diet. But he is STILL FUSSING- every meal!

We have tried everything we heard what works for friends; ikan bilis, anchovies, scallops, mee sua, cabbage, sweet corn, celery, onions... This is far more favourful than LA's short porridge regime!

I realised, it is not just the flavour. The texture is essential too!

Today's lunch, he rejected his 'what-seem-to-be-working-ikan-bilis' porridge. It was cooked slightly shorter than usual, so it is a bit runny like Teochew porridge.

After two mouthfuls, he did his usual swift turn to the side- his outrightly 'no-give-face' rejection.

Ten minutes was my last straw.

Before I dump the whole bowl of porridge, I decided to try removing the excess fluid in a heated pot over the stove and added a spoonful of his soy veg cereal to thicken it up.

Presented in a different bowl and stirring to get rid of the heat in front of him, this little boy leaned forward from his chair to peer into what I thought could be something 'smelling yummy' to him. And he licked his lips almost imeddiately and jumped in his seat impatiently to want to taste it.

For the rarest times, he cried not out of protest to stop eating, but wanting to another mouth of the 'yummy porridge'.! Needless to say, he finished to the last two spoonfuls within ten minutes.  

He's a Gourmet! Just like his Daddy! :)

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Men of My Life

My Boy

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Dedicated to my dear sister; there is quite nothing I can do to help, but He is the ONE who can make all things possible!

Hang on dear sis!

Hillsong United - You Are Faithful - With Subtitles/Lyrics

Lord of all the earth
How You care for me
You have made me
You will save and carry me always

You are faithful
You are faithful
You are faithful
Your joy is my strength

Lord you are my God
I rely on You
I put my hope in things not seen
Your promises all true

Always you’re with me
Your hand will lift me
My trust is in your hands

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Wow! For the first time I had to type in my own blog site! An indication how long I have not written anything aye! ;0

Today's a nice little break for me cos my FIL n MIL took the little darling gal to the Jurong Bird Park this morning; since they are back in Singapore for a short vacation. Thank God for them!

In 20min, the excited little gal cleaned up all the toys and books, dressed all already to go. In the back of my mind, I was quite looking forward to a nice little break, and wonder if I should suggest that she takes her afternoon nap in their place since there's an available cot there.

However, the missing quickly set in not long after they left. I could still heard her excited chattering at the lift lobby that it was her first time outing with her grand pams. But when the quietness of the house came shortly after, I could help but had some teary eyes and called my dear hub for some comfort. I wonder how I'd cope with her going to school next time!

I tried to nap after preparing the babies' meals; feeling a bit unfamiliar with the 'extra' time I had. This pocket of free time has stopped when Luc came along and LA dropped her morning nap.

So I cleared some of the financing chores and emails, catch up with FB a bit...

And blogging!!!!

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I reckoned that many a times, I could go further than I thought I could; lesser sleep, lesser leisure and more with God. It was most revealing when I could not resist the temptation and bought the full set of 生命注定我爱你. And finished it in a week by sacrificing my afternoon naps and night talks with my hub (and I felt pretty bad about it!). Not to mention my QT. 

Is it an over-proclaimation to my right to my rest as a busy mom of two?

Or lack of discipline or self control?

In fact, there will be a thousand and one thing I could do (being or not being the housewife) except reading the Word.

On Sunday, God reminded me and called me out of the OT times; when the people of God could not get near to Him but could only rely on the High Priest for a word or offering. Now, I am too, living like that; only hearing the Word at cell and Sunday service; relying on the pastor and cell leader.

Remember the veil's torn!!!

I still remember the song that was sung as I asked God for forgiveness; and yes, I felt it flowing into me. And the lyrics was so meaningful then;

Freely You gave it all for us

Surrendered your life upon that cross

Great is the love poured out for all.

This is our God!

Today is Thursday! And it will be a new beginning for me- THIS AFTERNOON! Just see! :)

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PS: I just received a call from my mil cos the little gals was crying for me. A bit worried for their impending lunch- I wonder if she would want to eat her lunch then... But it was also somewat comforting to me- I am her mummy and she is my little gal. :)

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I was so so soooooo ANGRY with them yesterday!

Guess it was a build up of lack of quality sleep, solitary breaks (and my shopping sprees!!!!), and frustration over ah boy's transition from cereal to porridge.

Well, I needa accept that my expectations are probably too high, and setbacks and trials are part of the bundle of joy package.

Thank God for my dar dar hub who came back earlier to rescue me for a mini relaxing therapy.

So here I am, partially re-charged for the last day of the week!!!

Daddy's taking over for the weekends!

HU-RRAY FOR DADDY!!!!

Anyway, look at these two darlings... who can ever be angry with them for that long!

Darling Babies

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