My children's first Christmas gift exchange in Childcare or Christmas gift contribution

Good news! Recently my blog attracted alot of attention. Bad news. I don't quite enjoy being in the 'limelight'. Coincidently, when I bumped into the cleaner as usual on my way to Childcare, she didn't return my greeting after making eye contact briefly. Teacher greeted another child & parent and chose to ignore us again this morning at the door as she made her way out.

The other time I had to greet her again, she may not have heard me, so I specifically asked my child to greet Teacher's name before Teacher greeted my child. I was in a rush that morning so I told Teacher the school Uniform is in my child's school bag, as I usually & obediently put on for my child myself outside the Childcare (while waiting for Teacher to open the door if we were early).

Teacher told me students must put on school Uniform, as instructed from above, and I have to put on myself. My child miss me and cried at the door, and I hurriedly left after I excused myself politely. Surely, putting on school Uniform over my child's pyjamas shouldn't take much effort or cause any unpleasant feelings, or at least, that's how I feel, correct me if wrong.

So I guess it's bad news if we're not in the 'popular' list. Anyone we know or met on the street or bus would praise our children to be obedient and well-behaved, even offered little treats even though we've not met before. We were not officially awarded 'Best Parent and Child of the Year', but we were kind of close.

I went to check the prices for the box of 6 Oreo wafer sticks in the supermarkets and minimarts, but to no avail. No stock. No longer on the shelves. A salesgirl offered a suggestion that the mart is going to order CNY goodies, so no more Oreo wafer sticks. I accepted with a pinch of salt and bid her thanks.

I found it unbelievable that a box of Oreo wafer sticks costs more than S$5. I was feeling down and hungry so I took one packet last night. That didn't help much. Only much later did I chanced upon another major supermarket selling at promotional rate 3 for $3.

That was what my child received at the recent Christmas gift exchange in Childcare. Another child didn't get anything at all. We had prepared 2 sets of gifts worth more than the minimum amount stated.

We received gifts of love from my children's teacher. Thank you, Teacher. We don't have pricey brandy gifts, but we had gifts for everyone for the whole lot of people whom we love and respect, of course, some would return and reject the gift saying they don't need or not suitable, but we understand.

Have a great post Christmas Monday! I met an old neighbour this morning and she treated me to a small loaf of bread or loti after a small chat before we both went on our separate ways to our busy day. Thank you and may you be healthy and happy!

Some foods that have key nutrients to fuel your baby's growth and development

Are you struggling and thinking of what to feed your vegatarian baby? What are some foods that have key nutrients to fuel your baby's growth and development, especially his brain and eyes?

These foods are Carrot, Broccoli, Spinach and egg yolk. You can feed him every day, with slight variation in the combination of other foods to make it look different every time. For instance, you can add a little brown rice, small rice, flaxseed powder etc.

Carrot is rich in beta-carotene (an antioxidant) which turns into vitamin A in your baby's body.
Broccoli is packed with antioxidants and nutrients such as folate, potassium and choline.
Spinach contains an abundance of nutrients including iron, folate and lutein.
Egg yolk is a good source of nutrients such as proteins, choline, lutein, vitamins A, D, E, B12 and phosphorous.

Remedy for sore throat and headache (2)

Heard of the benefits of Aloe Vera Gel and peppermint oil? Try it to test the effects. Share with us your success stories!

Drink Aloe Vera Gel and Honey. It's very good! Can apply Peppermint oil at throat and temple areas. Inhale peppermint oil by mouth can help too!

Remedy for sore throat and headache (1)

Heard of the benefits of lemon juice? Try it to test the effects. Share with us your success stories!

Drink honey mixed with lemon juice.

Place hot towel over your eyes.

Close your eyes and rest for 20 minutes.

Relax & focus on breathing.

You will feel better. Continue to drink warm plain water.

Your pain will go.

Our strong babies learn what is hunger like

宝贝爱父母的表现方式 学习耐心等待 自强不息
父母爱宝贝的表现方式 学习厚着脸皮 不耻下问

宝贝下午3点用茶点 5点过后会肚子饿 咱们家的得等到7点多到家才有的吃 每天放学18月大的一见到妈妈都是一把鼻涕眼泪扑过来 不像以前哥哥6点有一片面包 耐到8点晚餐...

老师说不能在里面吃自己的食物 弄脏了地方 厨房清洁阿姨得清理 校长建议我们带便便包装奶 无奈

校方不能提供素食 后来知道第二天老师中午喂宝贝吃面包饼干 到了下午茶点老师慈悲的出去时顺便买了猪肠粉给他们吃 也尝试准备他们的午餐 但吃不完的怎么还留在保温杯里 直到回到家

实在无法每天早上准备 只好多次摆脱了入学行政阿姨 和老师 连清洁阿姨也说会帮忙向厨师说说 最后老师提议见校长 妈妈硬着头皮首次找校长 也拖个两三周 校长终于成功说服厨师阿姨安排素食餐食 校长也特准过度期间让老师预先冲奶 热水保温 5点过后换了尿片才让宝贝喝

前两天在烦恼 老师提醒 过几天宝贝过渡期间即将结束 3点差点过后5点多不再喂奶 如今善良的老师特别5点后喂奶仅仅3个月 但其实入学快4个月 接下来宝贝又得吃鼻涕 挨饿受苦 再度无奈

The staff at new CC strongly encourage us to let childn stay home ie discourage us from sending to CC on Saturdays and when there's excursion/ graduation concert in the evening/half day school..

Our babies have to learn how to deal with hunger pangs at such tender age..we were advised by the principal and teachers they have to learn to drink water so as not to feel so hungry..till they are fetched home for dinner. Most toddlers are home by 5pm. How many bosses allow mummies to work weekdays full time till 4p or 430pm? Please kindly let me know. I'd be more than happy to work for that company.

Goodnight Teacher 晚安老师

儿子累了 听说老师去了植物园 问植物园有没有动物 有没有恐龙

当要说晚安老师 他问要怎么说 我告诉他 说晚安老师

他接着说 XX要睡觉了 又说XX我要睡觉了 然后咯咯咯笑了