tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:11:35 +0000Mika AidanSara Sofia#operationpink4 year oldsAnish Neel PereraBerjaya RedangBilrichBirthday table settingCanon SX100 ISCetrizineChangi Terminal 1Cinderella CarouselD.I.YDisneyland Hong KongDora Birthday PartyDora The Explorer PartyDr VellayapanEidGirlfriendsHafnaz Matbax Pasta GrillHalalHana ArissaHanaArissaKK Hospital SingaporeLeona LewisMacaroon towerMadrasah NurseryMy First Skool Serangoon NorthPappamiaPeelfresh mangosteen juicePim VittanayukornRSVRedang IslandSAFRA YishunSarasofiaSingapore Baby and Child ClinicSports DayThe Rainforest SpaThinking Spot seriesThomas and Friends in SingaporeWestern Food SingaporeWinnie the PoohXangoallergiesarielarissaasian television awards 2008autism scarebabytalkbedtime readingbirthday partybreastfeedingbreastmilkcanonchildcare centres in Singaporecod liver oilcoldcraftcustom order pastriesdiaper cakeechinaceaface paintinghairhair chalkinghalal bakery singaporehanajamujaundicekids trolley baglaminate flooringlittle mermaidlollipop standmangosteen juicemy little ponynikonpanasonicpastries pastelspompomsrespiratory doctorscotts emulsionsentosaslow speech develpmentvitamin Cweaningwing chairzinchttp://mumnbub.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)Blogger233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-8673288111817086243Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:08:00 +00002014-06-24T01:08:58.471+08:00I'm a terrible parent for not rectifying this sooner. Her long sighted degree was so high, it was much higher than mine and I'm blind as bat without my glasses. At +7.5, Sofie was literally living in a blurry world. Hence the temper flare ups and the general malaise. Sapna got her ready for the moment she needed to put on her glasses, as the opthalmologist at KKH advised that she has to wearhttp://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2014/06/smiles-for-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-3208953614210030370Thu, 19 Jun 2014 02:25:00 +00002014-06-19T10:25:19.106+08:00Every June hols, the kids would demand a holiday. And every June hols, my work load in the office increases exponentially- thats the law of Murphy. I can spend my first Quarter twiddling my thumb, then boom! May comes round and we're all suddenly swamped. This June I am juggling 8 different projects which again means no vacay for the kid on term break. Poor girl.However we did promise her the onehttp://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2014/06/revenge-of-bored.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-999547736559702091Tue, 10 Jun 2014 16:01:00 +00002014-06-11T00:01:44.264+08:00Five is a big deal don't you think? Still cherubic like a toddler yet aware like an adult. And talking so so so much more!The other night we played a game of story-telling where we each took turns to contribute a line to the bedtime tale- it was so funny we ended up in hysterics! I am amazed each time by Sofie's ability to articulate herself. She now expresses a range of feelings and requests andhttp://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2014/06/fab-five.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-8613795343016587309Mon, 09 Jun 2014 16:56:00 +00002014-06-10T00:56:03.125+08:00As an uncle puts it "no family holiday this year- calendar chock-a-block with weddings!". This is the second of 4 cousins weddings- and we were all there full spirited in yellow! Aahhh yellow- what a sunshiney colour to be in. Its quickly becoming my favourite colour- so regal and resplendant, can't help but hum happily to Coldplay (sadly Martin & Paltrow aren't exactly in matrimonial http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2014/06/look-at-stars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-1669699983953759745Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:44:00 +00002014-06-06T23:45:19.486+08:00Yeay downloaded Blogger on my iPhone- this makes it a helluva lot easier to upkeep a blog. 😍 some peektures for posterity!http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2014/06/photo-album-1-20122014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-99413263507187355Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:32:00 +00002014-06-06T23:32:39.066+08:00I started this blog sometime in late 2006 with the aim of, one day, sharing its contents with the kids. Its basically an open diary for me- someone known in my circle to have short term memory. And today that goal that I set out 8 years ago came true. I was lounging in bed complaining to Arissa about how Aidan still doesnt say "Mama". His first words were in fact "Dada" and "Up there", the http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2014/06/confessions-of-blogger.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-4922562131173662968Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:53:00 +00002013-10-17T13:53:09.860+08:00A baby's touch is what every parent needs so much. How you have grown, how time has flown. May you live to be a hundred years old, my Angel. Love from ..Mummy, Daddy, Kakak Hana & Kakak Sara.http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/10/one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-3066245420937879080Thu, 03 Oct 2013 15:54:00 +00002013-10-04T01:07:33.487+08:00#operationpinkbreastfeedingI really connect at an emotional and spiritual level with this poster. In fact the similarity is uncanny.. I, too, have an infant boy who will be desperate enough to suckle in any position I subject him to. Usually at the end of the day when I get home from work, so the sight isn't as pretty, as you can imagine- a weary dishevelled Mother 'attacked' by her whiny, desperate bub.What does he do in http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/10/wean-win-situation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-7976916253732858286Sat, 28 Sep 2013 17:11:00 +00002013-09-29T01:20:57.153+08:00Amazing.. Almost 1 already! Its been an exhausting and fun year. I learned to transport myself to near places by crawling, and faraway places by shouting until Mummy or Bibik or Daddy or Nani picks me up. I grew 6 teeth, starting from the 6th month and love to sharpen them on Mummy's bony behind. I learned that one important magic word that sets my world right again- Mamamamam (easy peasy http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/09/i-only-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-4245855913013984089Tue, 17 Sep 2013 09:44:00 +00002013-09-17T17:44:49.626+08:00Breakfast for Champions, lunch for winners.. before we head out for a fun weekend activity:Trying out The Rink at JCube because its only 20min by train from ours to Jurong East and I don't have to depend on Daddy who's working today:Its nicer and cleaner, but more expensive than the Kallang LeisurePark one (well duh!): $16 for a kid with skates rental, $3.50 for me a spectator and $15 for the http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/09/playdate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-7288335419125776945Tue, 10 Sep 2013 16:50:00 +00002013-09-11T00:50:11.591+08:00HanaArissaSports DayBeing skinny has many privileges. Apart from the obvious, it also allows one to run like the wind and float like a feather. Which is probably why the class with the highest population of skinnies have won the coveted title of Overall Champ and also a place in all p1 race category:3rd place for hop-and-run raceCheck out that funky Indo schoolgirl hairstyle, thanks to the Helper 0;0Skinny kids withhttp://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/09/sihat-kuat-healthy-strong.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-1097349504353537016Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:19:00 +00002013-09-09T10:20:28.702+08:00autism scareSarasofiaslow speech develpmentEvery child develops differently, we all know that. However the reality is that parents get very worried if their bubs don't grow teeth at 6 months, or dont start crawling at 9 months, or don't develop proper speech by 2. I waited for 4 whole years before Sofia started conversing properly. Waited, at the edge of my seat; gripping the armrest tightly while nodding encouragement to her throughhttp://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/09/better-late-than-never.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-3495415705253031743Sun, 01 Sep 2013 03:43:00 +00002013-09-01T11:43:30.166+08:00Another milestone has been crossed this month as Aidan goes from incomprehensible blabbering to actually speaking. And by speaking, I dont mean random sounds; I actually mean he says a particular word in association with an object or an action. Often enough for us to know that there is some level of understanding.The word? Mumma or Mama (claps hands)And he says it like this "mamamamamamamamaam".http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/09/food-for-thought.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-5063240083258557699Thu, 22 Aug 2013 23:13:00 +00002013-08-23T07:14:06.108+08:00Love to watch them sleep..http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/08/sleepyheads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-5843022666865733123Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:59:00 +00002013-08-25T11:42:51.928+08:00Being captain isn't an easy task. It requires dedication, knowledge, an eye for detail and people skill. The hardworking people who made our International Labour Organisation live webcast possible without a hitch, in the client's own words "I've never seen such a smooth operation since my days at BBC". Perhaps I should tell her my baptism of fire came through Beebs back in 2004. Just 2 http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/08/steer-clear.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-6276120148981336196Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:34:00 +00002013-08-05T08:34:36.254+08:00He has shown signs of being bored with the Nestle breakfast cereal that we buy for him for awhile now. I am scratching my head thinking what alternatives I have for his breakfast- preferably something easy to whip up and nutritious (read: not out of a can/box). And youtube proved itself a saving grace.There are very few food channels that dedicate itself to baby food but I found 2 that I really http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/08/lil-champ.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-1816971144940072880Tue, 30 Jul 2013 01:52:00 +00002013-07-30T09:52:42.482+08:00Playdates with the bigger two is my weekend usual since Daddy is manning his Ramadhan Bazaar stall at Bussorah Street. I love the idea of bonding them through experiences, old or new, because to be honest they fight like cats & dogs within the confines of four walls and out of boredom. To be even more honest, I can get quite nasty with these kids out of feeling cooped up at home with http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/double-toil-double-trouble.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-6659257663647835914Sun, 21 Jul 2013 22:42:00 +00002013-07-24T10:07:57.096+08:00Remember a time when you thought wearing specs were cool? Well I remember how I would purposely try to damage my eyes (by standing close to the tv, by reading in semi darkness) in the hopes that one day I would actually be myopic enough to wear glasses. When the day came for an eye test in P4, and the nurse declared I need a degree of -25 and -75, I was elated! My wish was fulfiled. http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/kawaii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-1746084306092553458Sat, 20 Jul 2013 17:03:00 +00002013-07-21T01:06:04.623+08:00Not exactly a good day for little bubba- 10am: his meagre, crooked toenails got bumped in the walker I think and caused it to bleed.12pm: climbed out of his walker and landed head first. Cried loudly for 2 seconds, then all wide eye innocence as we fussed over him.1pm: grinding his teeth out of habit these days and caused his mouth and gums to bleed, sending Helper into panic mode.Seriously http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/smile.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-508226856605362535Sun, 07 Jul 2013 15:31:00 +00002013-07-07T23:45:59.074+08:00Funny how these two are sprouting buck teeth at the same time! I've even bought Aidan a little toothbrush which he uses to suck during bath time. As for Big Sis..we always have to keep reminding her to take care of her new set of enamels. I remember those precious moments of post-recess brushing  exercise in primary school.. And the precocious pervy boys checking out the colour of our http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/toothless.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-436339914130872810Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:36:00 +00002013-07-03T19:36:56.703+08:00craftD.I.YpompomsAm going to try a mini version of this next. I could use it as a weight for helium balloons at the next kiddy party! http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/crafting-101-pompoms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-3600347944800889723Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:11:00 +00002013-07-01T23:25:50.268+08:00diaper cakeface paintinghair chalkinglollipop standMacaroon towerSeriously you can make/learn just about anything these days with youtube.. I bet if I watched religiously enough, I can even learn to build a house, or d.i.y my kitchen reno, or lay a new timber flooring in my house. Ever since my maternity leave in 2009 where I was awed by Martha Stewart's shows, I have a secret ambition- to open up a kids crafting store, so we find granny-friendly apps http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/watch-and-learn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-7446806295685490875Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:05:00 +00002013-07-01T22:05:07.538+08:00hairHana ArissaMika Aidan"Mummy", Arissa calls me this morning from the mattress where she is playing with Aidan,"I looove Aidan. You see his hair so handsome right! The back is so long macam grass, then the front a bit botak"I laughed so hard, it felt like a Sunday!http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/07/epic-lines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-8707665790037173618Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:55:00 +00002013-06-27T07:55:03.618+08:004 year oldsbirthday partymy little ponySara SofiasentosaToday you are youThis is truer than trueThere's no one aliveWho is you-er than you~ Dr SeussA child of 4 is suddenly fuss-free and finally enjoyable to me. Its a turning point in their lives where they stretch into childhood and leave behind the awful terrible twos and threes phase. They grasp language better, they are more sociable and adventurous- always game to try anything new, and they http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/06/hello-four.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32566902.post-6896723700721830935Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:35:00 +00002013-06-25T07:35:43.435+08:00arielkids trolley baglittle mermaidSara SofiaNo Monday blues today despite being away from school for a week due to bad haze..Guess why!?Hint: Its got to do with a certain trolley bag with her favourite Princess plastered on the front, given by Aunty Yani for her fourth birthday.http://mumnbub.blogspot.com/2013/06/ariel-saves-monday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mum & Bubs)