Renee turned 13th

 Dear Renee,
Remember this picture? I want you to remember it as clearly as I did, the day when your smile seemed gentle but to me it has sparks that surfaced from your heart. That day, left me with an indelible memory. I guess it does the same on you too. 
Your personality: INFP PERSONALITY (“THE MEDIATOR”) 

INFP personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, INFPs have an inner flame and passion that can truly shine.

You have grown up well and have your own thinking, ideas, friends and all. We trust and blessed that in you, you have a pair of invisible wings, strong heart, kindness and steadiness. We called it ‘well-rooted personality to embark into your teenage and adults life’. Mommy is glad that you are ready to take off but as parents, it wouldn’t be easy for us to let even deep down we admit you have grown up and matured enough. 

From the moment we decided to settle down in Singapore onwards, Mommy knew that our life is going to be different. Remember how we walked to child-care from Simei apartment? How we both sleep in a small and not-too-good air-conditioned room. I felt extremely bad for you but our life was miserably good somehow. 

Those were the time when we really bond, when I really only focused my time on you. How I missed the days when I fetched you from child care and being warmed by your sweet smile. The smile that silently telling me, ‘oh! Finally you are here Mommy’. The only assurance I could give you is to hug you longer. At times, we just ate at the Changi hospital’s canteen. You will request to play below the small tiny playground below our Simei apartment. With just me most of the time, to juggle between you and work, I have indirectly crafted a strong “you” personality. Perhaps, not sure, maybe you were born naturally strong, matured and not to mention, extra sensitive. We are incredibly blessed to have you as part of our family. Thanks for choosing us 😊

Missed those days when you are still so little. The days when you can’t differentiate between ‘ask’ and ‘tell’. The days when you told me you wanted to be a ‘air Stewardess’. 

Now that you have grown up having a steady characteristic and your pleasant attitude assured us many a times and we are almost at worried-less state. Although, cannot deny that at times Mommy still felt annoyed seeing you staring at phone too much – is like you have not occupying your time wisely. Like I said, is better that you spent well-focused of 1 to 2 hr revising than doing 10hr of alternate between phone and revising. 

 You are progressing faster than mommy could catch up to despite me trying hard to close our gaps. Struggling at times trying truly to be more connected. Fear of losing touch with you; the Y-Generation kids. Please bare with Mommy for at least give me a chance to be more connected. I will try my best. Please keep me updated too :p Thanks for new vocabulary to my dictionary – Lub which means love

You may think yourself as a timid girl but you are far braver than any kids I knew. Dare to go school alone and go home alone at the age of 8. Incredibly, you can survive under any circumstances. Amazing girl! Sometimes too brave that I don’t choose to believe when at times I would ask again to re-assure, ‘are you sure you are ok?’ 随心饮片, anything also can.

Lovely girl you are. You will get angry when you sensed Ryan did something that could hurt me. These gestures of you demonstrate that you really care for Mommy. You bothered too much that you just burst out and explode, unknowing became rude to Ryan. Can’t deny that you care for me too much, that you really wanted me to be happy. Dearly appreciated. Maybe can try more gentle to Ryan next time.. Like 开玩笑way 

You have grown (I know I said that many times)! It’s like you grown in a flash of light, too fast. Happy to see you moving into your new stage of life, secondary and soon higher secondary levels, in your best way. Fortunately, you enjoyed your school, happy with your friends and blend in well into your CCA. Hope you continue to cherish all that are coming along your life. Bitter, sweet or tough – all are part of your moments of experience. Mommy and daddy sincerely wished you the best in health and happiest in life. Remember that we LUB you the most. Fall back to us anytime you need.  

We are glad for you are an obedient girl and have trusted Mommy thus far. Perhaps, Mommy truly too influential at times but hope I did not brain washed you unknowingly – coz you have very unique ideas thou. Continue to be an obedient girl okay?

You will not believe how thankful Mommy is for having you as my wonderful Daughter. You helped out a lot in taking care of your Brother – taking care of his meal at times, his education and also character craving. I have to salute for you kindness, selflessness and patient in handling all that come by. How would our lives be without you as part of our family. Deeply blessed 🙏🏻

 Amazingly, in you, you are too calm. At times, when Mommy at stress and yield, you will just keep cool and never fight back even you are not at the wrong side. Thanks for being there for Mommy always. 

 Once a while, Mommy starts telling you stories about my passed, my real emotion & my real thoughts. That’s not for you to judge or to comment. Is because I know you are matured and tough enough to understand how cruel and scary the real world is. 

 Lastly, we do not want you to end your glory just at primary level. You are capable to climb higher – trust Mommy. Do not slacken. Trust in your ability and always challenge yourself to go higher. Just like how you challenge yourself by telling me that you wanted to do 5km with 6min pace. Everything is possible just do not limit your imagination. Same goes to telling yourself that 4 GPA is achievable and it’s possible 👍🏻

Wishing you with best in health and happiest in live. Fall back on us, we always be there for you.

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We had early celebration #1 Saturday

Saturday lunch my by me, Risotto with meatball:


Lunch at Pecori Ann in china town point on Sunday:  

Hehe, her new A-Look first time turn brown. On the way to Swimming pool. Daddy’s or Renee’s spec darker?

  Indulged Ourselves with dessert at St Marc Cafe:

Super yummy. Must try the classic Fuji. The croissant type bread with a little caramel blends perfectly int taste and in mouth.   
Our first family karaoke session. Happy seeing they overwhelmed discussing about songs to sing during the night. Sang too Long, from 7.30 to 11pm. Tired:

  Renee got her present from daddy coz daddy is leaving to KL and will not be around on her birthday:

Surprised pressie from Yee Chuai and Kong Kuan. She Guess that it could be a key chain and Omg.. Renee’s eyes were wide opened and jaw dropped when She found out that it was a Pandora. So lovely of them:  

Pressie from Mommy: 

  

  
Later, Paris baugutte 😊  


  

   

  
    

Deepavali 2015 Holiday

Deepavali holiday

My long awaited holiday finally arrived, a confirmed ‘Rest Day’ when kids will not have any tuition, no Swimming, no anything and even my ‘alarm clock’ was allowed to rest. I especially treasured this break since my extremely engaged work-hours last weekend.

Started our day with a MacDonald’s treats with a friend and her family. 2 Foosball match for the kids.  

 Ryan has requested us to try out his Berries Oat Biscuit recipe. Do not want to disappoint him, we went to NTUC, grabbed Rolled Oats and immediately they started to bake when they were back at home. I was a simple recipe and yes, the 2 kids did it without my assistance:  

Attending Angie’s Son wedding dinner at Sheraton Hotel near Newton. Prior to this, we went to shop in Orchard. Remember Ryan asking me, ‘Mommy, how come I feel like everyone is like acting COOL!’ Perhaps he is right and perhaps more obvious at Orchard area 😔

All nicely dressed 😜 so snap few more picture. 
  

How I wish Everyday is as fruitful as today. 

Ryan 9th Birthday

Sorry but you have to go to school today. Have Math exam somemore. You have been complaining since few weeks back, ‘why must I have exam on my birthday?’ Sorry, can’t help.

DS ate a piece of bread and headed to school. Happily 🙂 good luck for his exam too. 

And sorry coz Mommy still forced you to revise yesterday night. Thanks for obeying: 

We had a simple and yet fun celebration today. We at sushi at Nihon, bought a small cake (sorry, forgotten candle), took many pictures as usual. He then opened his present. Best moment was to see him overjoyed with the present. It’s a headphone with mic. He even took pic and sent it his Friends.

Testing out the mic to FaceTime with Edward who is in KL. Filled the day up more by listening to our favourite songs and sing along loudly 🙂 like I almost wanna conclude, this is the best birthday celebration 🙂

  

Card from Renee Jie Jie:

Present from Daddy and upon opening, Ryan immediately started to fix: 

 Renee has completed hers: 
 
Dear Ryan,
You turn 9 years old today. Happy birthday! May you be safe, happy, cheerful, brave & confidence, strong and able to endeavor any situation.

Mommy cherished all the 9 years we have been together and still counting. I have to admit, I faced many challenges with you but thanks for giving me a chance to be your Mom and I am grateful for the opportunity to celebrate each day as you grow. IKR, you thought me many things too along the way. 

You are always my little boy. Many times, you like to act crazy and being silly-rolling laughter. You have brought much joy to our family. There will be no end for our loves to you. Remember, regardless of what circumstances, we always there for you. We will always love you. 

At times, when Mommy is free, I dearly hope you don’t grow up that fast. Really hope the time could slow down a little for me to make up what we have missed. Soon you will grow even and I will miss all your innocent remark like ‘Mommy, can undiluted milk still make my bone strong?” Or “I know right, where got such thing as Hogwarts university?” – when you got fake for receiving an invitation card to attend Hogwarts university (from Harry Potter movie). How I wish you could always be my innocent boy.

Mommy is very thankful for you are a caring boy. Remembered you reminded me to take medicine – even prepared glass of water with my medicine besides me. Very touching that I took a picture of the water and medicine 😉

Sometimes, sub-consciously, Mommy may convey unreasonable expectation on you. To you, I have scolded you for no reason. You may find me looked like ‘siao char bo’ or even ‘evil’; thinking if you are really that bad? No! You are already very good. But, why not better?

Everyone today face pressure from all sides to be outstanding. Getting good grades not only academically but also sports and arts. That is life Ryan. If your life is a bucket, how do you want it to be filled up? Sometimes, seeing you playing games non-stop and YouTube really gets me crazy. The word ‘useless’ slipped out my mouth. I sincerely apologise. Sorry Ryan. But do understand Mommy – when I felt I never good enough, wonder if I should stop all my house chores and spent wiser time with you. I blamed myself for spending the wrong or insufficient time with you. Do not try to test Mommy, when I have never ending house chores. Already trying my best to contain my emotion. Pray for Mommy too. I keep this phrase, ‘is not that we didn’t see the mess, is that we doesn’t care as much as you’. 

Build up strong foundation and make your life meaningful. Of all, the last thing daddy and Mommy want to see is for you to grow up becoming a bad boy. Ya, we kinda link bad boys with playing lots of games and stuff boys. Good boys love books. ;p May not always true, but you can’t deny this fact too rite?

Mommy is incredibly glad to know that you are a kind-hearted boy. Despite being playful, Mommy knew you realised and struggle to be a well-mannered and good boy. Mommy knew it. Keep trying! You are almost there dear. Hope mommy didn’t judge wrongly, did I?

You are wonderful for you are an optimistic person. You will find reasons to console yourself when failure hits. For instance, you didn’t get into prefectorial test this year (partly due to arm fractured), you are the one who tell me that, “is ok, there is still next year to try”. Your remark shocked me a second. I don’t know how you will react in next year result if you are to attend again, but I am confident that you are able to tuck your emotion well. Happy go lucky personality is a blessed characteristic thou.

As you grow, you will understand that there is no short cut to achievements. One have to put in a lot if efforts. Do you know Lee Chong Wei trained like nobody can imagine and yet have not earned him a Olympic Gold record? Don’t say sorry to me when you can’t get good result. Reflect and ask yourself if you had put in the few weeks more efforts, how could be the ultimate? Success can never guarantee, but with extra efforts, you are ahead. Time waits no-man. Do not let yourself regret later. Haiz.. Start to become too ‘Chim’.

We, Renee, daddy and me confirmed plus chop will always be there for you. Fall back to us if you feel sad or down. No other loves you more or as pure as us.

Love you to the extreme, Mommy

  

Mother’s Day – Year 2015

Got a special decorated card from Renee, a not expressive personality girl but her sensible, kindness, honest & positive personality melted our heart. Thanks for the handmade rose with just ‘I love you’, ‘Thank you’ & ‘Happy mother’s day’ at the bottom. Good daughter does make a good mother – how true

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My son, very expressive and emotional personality. His gestures and words often melted our heart. Seeing him happy is my best feeling. Keep smiling and laugh over small things.

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Ya.. I thought him a little Malays, Cantonese and Hokien. “He will take care of me in future’ – touching but this is him (expressive). Jie jie will not say, but deep down, we know.

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On the eve of Mother’s Day, is mommy who gave the kids a treat at Gelare. As Ryan has to rush to his Berries Chinese tuition, we decided to go for something sweet & fast.

Renee's choice of waffle - with cinnamon and honey butter ice cream topping:
Renee’s choice of waffle – with cinnamon and honey butter ice cream topping:
I go for something healthier, as if - fruiti tutti waffle with chocolate ice cream waffle
I go for something healthier, as if – fruiti tutti waffle with chocolate ice cream waffle
Ryan simply maple syrup waffle with no ice cream.
Ryan simply maple syrup waffle with no ice cream.
After berries,  went for black ball!  Ya, seriously sweet stuff in just 2hr gaps – the signature black ball and we go for warm as always. Like the milky taste and the sweet chewy sweet potatoes and yam.
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 This is yam cold. How I wish this can be customised as hot too. Nice but too big portion for just 3 of us (& ya 2 kids, Renee and Ryan). No no no.. I need to workout harder
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