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2 weeks ago, my mum was admitted and she "tender her resignation with immediate effect" on care giving job for Charmaine. Last week my schedule is like roller coaster, check on mum, sourcing alternatives, sending her to different places like kicking a ball here & there and coaxing her to give student care a try.

Special thanks to Godma Yvonne who took care of Charmaine on the first day and waking up early to receive her before we head out to work. Of course, Godma took the opportunity to sound Charmaine out on student care etc, spy at bit here and there and even bought her a favourite book - Whimpy Kid.

Thinking that learning bliss is the best option due to proximity to school but OMG, the set up is a bit run down and old fashioned that I couldn't convince myself to convince her. It does not help when Charmaine knows her classmate sitting besides her is pulling out on Tuesday when we checked out the place and she completely won't compromise on going there.

Wed- Thur, Esther lent a helping hand though she has 2 young kids to look after. Charmaine enjoyed the 2 days and even "asked renee to ask Esther if she is coming back on Friday". Esther constantly updated me with pics via iphone and gave Charmaine a surprise lunch with me at Bugis on Thur. Really really appreciate your help.

Big Thank you once again to Yvonne and Esther, my Tiger Buddies.

Lisa, my boss was a great support to allow me flexibility to pick her up during lunch to join Yuquan with Aden if that was the only place Charmaine is comfortable with. Elaine, my neighbour in office lent her listening ear to hear my sigh. There is always Auntie Cheng who has great confidence in Charmaine's adaptability.

Google was my best friend and I found The Kidz Club@ Lor Kilat. Checked it out and could sense that Charmaine likes the place and was willing to give it a trial.

First day at the student care on 7 Jun, Daddy picked up a Happy girl at 5 pm and she already made 3 new friends and looking forward to going back the second day.

Finally see light at the end of the tunnel. Finalized the student care, arranged the school bus transfer. Need to change my working hours to pick her up before 7 pm daily. Hmm I might even be able to prepare home cooked dinner daily.

Nothing can be achieved without the great help and support from people all around me. Felt so blessed.

More updates on Our Paradise in the "Mountain "

Another view of our small hall

Master and Kids Room

Mini kitchen but still good for cooking and baking for my small family

A view from planter

Calling it mountain because we are now residing in Hillview. Enjoying the resort style, quiet environment occasionally shattered by my 2 rowdy "rascals". Place is small but housework easily done so I can spend more quality time with the kids.

Scrapbook Classes in Apr, May 2010

MWL's Family Forever under Aida : Move it Move it

DS Family - Growing up with Me

My Godmas & Me

Hat Party at Universal Studio May 2010

We did a switch to try out a MWL class in May after so many years of patronising Laines classes.

Laines' DS Shiny in April - My Buddy I 've got sunshine on a cloudy day

DS Shiny - Funshine Day Explorin Sanrio Puroland

Despite the busy schedule , juggling between work , housework and monitoring the kids' study. I never fail to take half day off each month to attend scrapbook classes. It is a MUST for my ME time for work-home-hobby balance.

A long long overdue glimpse to our "New" Home

Our planter area with wood decking and outdoor furniture for a pool view

Our dining area

Today we have a new addition to our furniture collection. A display cabinet cum study table in the hall area.

More updates after I take nicer pics of the rooms , kitchen and the hall area with sofa.

Special thanks to Rachel who coordinated the choice of colour from wall to furniture shopping and the above nice design of the cabinet cum study table is from her creativity. Thank you thank you

DS Burst & Neutral Class - Feb , Mar 2010

Wow, getting lazy in updating blog. Each update takes 1 month to be done. Better buck up. Just cleared the backlog from Feb Burst Class. Since engine is running, so just keep the energy level up and completed the Neutral Class I attended on 17 Mar. Not bad to complete within the week.

Another achievement for this class, no waste of $$ to print new photos, using existing photos.

Hope to de-stash fast and "de-photo" too.

" Relocating "

We have moved from CCK to Clementi on 20 Sep 2009. Lovely place which I still missed for its convenience.

4 Feb 2010, we have moved to our new place - our very own pigeon hole on the hill.

But before the big move, what this poor mummy has to do is unpack all boxes from warehouse on her 36th Birthday. What a way to celebrate Birthday.

If only the boxes were pressies, I am sure I would have been more efficient in opening and packing.

CNY 2010

What is CNY ? Busy Busy and never ending... ....

Need to get the Ang Pow ready $$$$,

Unlimited Lou Hei - Huat

and latest in town - Casino.

We are ready to set up our own with no entrance fee of $100. Visit us.

A "short" visit to Hillington Green

We had 2 kiddo guest to our new place on 13 Feb. Ha ha our pigeon hole is so small , the visit ended realli fast.

So the kids had some fun at the playground and poolside while the Panasonic fixed back our plasma TV. ( We are so lucky! Half of the screen black out on 12 Feb, but it is still under 3 years warranty till 11 Apr 2010. We had a new LCD changed within 1 day. Phew! )

A Big Fan of Lightning Mcqueen

You think my son is a big fan. Then you are wrong, check out this Great Fan.

Son, this is specially taken for you.

Chinatown CNY Tour

Since Aden got a trip to Chinatown via school excursion, so promised Charmaine one too. And mummy also need a last minute CNY shopping for Fa Gao, Nian Gao and some CNY Decor.

Fetched her from school and look at the big big crowd waiting for school gate to open for dismissal. Glad I do not have to fetch daily.

Cast Away!

My princess was on a arm cast since 27 Dec 2009. As usual, she was showered with lots of love from aunties, uncles and godma with many get well pressies.

She even got her Xmas wishlist - Barbie Glamour Jet. The funny gal even requested for pink arm sling or cast. Since there is no such fancy stuff at NUH, she got her friends to autograph on the plain cast.

5th Feb was her off cast day. She did not expect a "saw" and she cried the whole clinic down again. Daddy went to park the car and found us via her cries. It was that loud.

Ben 10 Craze

As much as I tried to avoid but too late, Aden has picked up this new craze. Everyday , he wants the Ben 10 Tee to be packed into his school bag.

He seems grown up too. Insisted " I must wear jeans like Daddy". Add on to the headache , stock up Ben 10 Tee and Jeans ???

Naughty Chair

Ha ha this is a perfect naughty chair!!! Kids , beware!!! I might get one customised for you if you continue to climb over my head.

DS Global @ Laines - Last SB class for 2009

Dec 09 sure is a scrapping month for me. Attended 3 classes and so happy to have a total of 9 plus 1 layouts added to my album. The above 3 is global for travel pics. First layout of course is in Singapore. Thot the color combi fit my family photo well.

Cute face taken in Perth and the layout is in Club Med. A cool pics taken by a new fren Lynette I know in this Club Med Bintan trip. Thanks for this lovely pic which is perfect for this layout.

P.S. CY juz do not understand why I am scrapping away non stop juz like I dun understand why is he always looking at hardwarezone for gadget to buy. Well this is the difference - Mars and Venus.

Buckle your seat belt!!!

We have been nagging the 2 kids, first thing you get on the car is to buckle your seat belt.

Yes they sure did well for this as they always fight who did it first.

One day our dear boy decided that his bag need to be secured too. Well most important thing is the safety rule is deep in their mind.

Xmas Pressie for my sis in Perth

How can I missed out my sister's gift ? She gets the biggest project I scrap for Xmas '09.

Since she has promoted to be a Master of her own house, I guess a Family Photo will be perfect for her new Home.

Finally using webster pages pps which I gotten months ago to scrap for her. Very happy with the outcome. My mind eye's rub ons with the leaves and butterflies comes in handy too.

Xmas Gift - Closed shop on 22 Dec

As usual Mr Chua will outsource his Xmas gift to Mrs Chua. Mrs Chua though do not know his colleague will still personalise the gift if name is provided. So here we go for 2009 Xmas gift for Mr Chua's colleague. Personalised 3M post it dispensar cum paper weight. Becos Mr Chua 's requirement - Must be practical!

P.S. Love my Martha Stewart Deep Edger Doily Lace punch to the bits , it is so useful without ribbons on hands. Great substitute.

Perfect Angel ?

I am simply obssessed with the above layout style from my DS-Bling class at laines. Sorry if you keep seeing similar output.

Turning the bling bling more into a felt felt layout. So happy with this layout.

2009 Xmas Gift for Colleagues

Creation of 10 altered clipboard for my colleagues with cute mini paper clips from Paper market. Love at first sight with the clips and bought a pack of each design. So cute.

Hope they will like my lil token. Merry Xmas to all.

Bling Bling Scrapbook @ Laines

Initially thot too lazy to attend Jaz's class which usually needs lots of paper cutting and layering. But when I saw the girlish layouts, I feel like doing for Charmaine.

Already signed up for 2 classes so shelved the idea. Kaimom was not feeling well and letting go Bling Class.

Saw her posting at 2 am and decided it is fated that I shall do it. So here I am admiring my masterpieces. Special tasks to Betty who gave me a few tips.

Bling - Are you a Model?

Bling - U Steal my Heart

Love this set of photos as it was Charmaine's 1st studio shot with Kidzoomers. She enjoyed the whole process as though she was playing. She was voted no. 5 in that month's online contest and was given a chance by the studio to go for a commercial audition - Marigold Jelly but too bad she did get it. By it was still an experience for both her and myself with a dream to be Xin Ma.