1. Pigeon
- Magmag Training cup system Nipple top 3mth+ Step 1 BPA free $5.50
- Magmag Training cup system Nipple top 5mth+ Step 2 BPA free $5.50
- Magmag Training cup system Straw top 8mth+ Step 3 BPA free $5.50
- available at AMK Hub Fairprice Xtra (correct as at 19 Jun 2010)
*2. Avent
- Magic cup 200ml non-spill easy-sip soft spout 6m+ BPA free $13.90
- 200ml toddler spout with handles 12m+ BPA free $14.90
- 200ml toddler spout with handles 12m+ BPA free $18.50
- available at AMK Hub Fairprice Xtra (correct as at 19 Jun 2010)
3. Tollyjoy
- 6oz Training cup w straw BPA free UP$6.90 SP$5.52 (20% discount till 21 Jul 2010)
*my choice
My observation: Initially, infant baby will take some time before he/she will suck/drink from the cup. He/She needs to suck with alot of strength. After a while, he/she doesn't even want to drink from the soft spout before he/she turns 9m.
Daisypath Happy Birthday tickers
Saturday, August 13, 2011
A reflection on the class by Sis HL on 12 Aug 2011
Debate motion:
It is possible to be a bodhisattva in all social context (in our daily lives).
For..
1. It is possible so long we practice bodhisattva and take baby steps -- start from small. Eg. begin with family members, and slowly extend out to friends, neighbours, etc.
2. Everyone can be a bodhisattva in his/her own ways, be it big or small.
3. Having bodhisattva thoughts first by taking/revising the precepts to begin with. You don't need to be perfect to take the precepts. It is a good reminder to us.
4. We can begin with bearing one kind thought and showing lovingkindness to one person a day.
5. Do unto others what you want others to do unto you. -- At all times, practice putting yourself in other people's shoes. He/She may be wishing for someone to help him/her.
Against..
1. It is not possible as there're too many people in your work place who will 'eat' you if you don't do the same to them.
2. Everyday is a challenge as you may need to come out with 'reasons' to be understanding towards your counterparts so as not to affect the corporate image/relations.
3. Having to constantly keep all the 'nonsense' out daily is very challenging. Afterall, we're still human and if we raise our voice/lose our cool, others may ask, "What have we learnt in Dharma classes? What's the point of 'praying'?"
4. We are nice to others and they assume you can be 'bullied' and you may get to do all the 'dirty job'.
5. Lives nowadays are unlike the past which are much simplier, including the monastic. People then are much simplier and much easier to practice bodhisattva in daily lives.
6. Young people are very much 'attached' to the virtual world (Eg. Facebook, Twitter, iPac, iPhone, online games, blogging etc) and less concern about the world around them/they live in. They have less (opportunity to practice) social skills/bodhisattva.
Correct me if wrong ;)
As I was taking my shower last evening (the place and personal 'space' I have, but sometimes have to 'share' it with my son as he needs to sit on our bed and still keep me within his sight), I recalled what are the possible challenges for a young parent to practise bodhisattva in a typical day scenario:
From the moment you open your eyes in the morning..
1. You wake up earlier to use the common toilet as you need to 'queue up' and wait for the toilet.
2. It's getting late and you urgently need to use the toilet and get ready for work.
It is possible to be a bodhisattva in all social context (in our daily lives).
For..
1. It is possible so long we practice bodhisattva and take baby steps -- start from small. Eg. begin with family members, and slowly extend out to friends, neighbours, etc.
2. Everyone can be a bodhisattva in his/her own ways, be it big or small.
3. Having bodhisattva thoughts first by taking/revising the precepts to begin with. You don't need to be perfect to take the precepts. It is a good reminder to us.
4. We can begin with bearing one kind thought and showing lovingkindness to one person a day.
5. Do unto others what you want others to do unto you. -- At all times, practice putting yourself in other people's shoes. He/She may be wishing for someone to help him/her.
Against..
1. It is not possible as there're too many people in your work place who will 'eat' you if you don't do the same to them.
2. Everyday is a challenge as you may need to come out with 'reasons' to be understanding towards your counterparts so as not to affect the corporate image/relations.
3. Having to constantly keep all the 'nonsense' out daily is very challenging. Afterall, we're still human and if we raise our voice/lose our cool, others may ask, "What have we learnt in Dharma classes? What's the point of 'praying'?"
4. We are nice to others and they assume you can be 'bullied' and you may get to do all the 'dirty job'.
5. Lives nowadays are unlike the past which are much simplier, including the monastic. People then are much simplier and much easier to practice bodhisattva in daily lives.
6. Young people are very much 'attached' to the virtual world (Eg. Facebook, Twitter, iPac, iPhone, online games, blogging etc) and less concern about the world around them/they live in. They have less (opportunity to practice) social skills/bodhisattva.
Correct me if wrong ;)
As I was taking my shower last evening (the place and personal 'space' I have, but sometimes have to 'share' it with my son as he needs to sit on our bed and still keep me within his sight), I recalled what are the possible challenges for a young parent to practise bodhisattva in a typical day scenario:
From the moment you open your eyes in the morning..
1. You wake up earlier to use the common toilet as you need to 'queue up' and wait for the toilet.
2. It's getting late and you urgently need to use the toilet and get ready for work.
Friday, August 12, 2011
A touching song 'Mother In The Dream' by a 12-year-old Mongolian boy
A teacher-friend sent me this clip from China's Got Talent performance by Uudam who lost his mother at 8 years old. When asked, he said he wished to invent an ink, which one drop of ink can make the whole place filled with grass.
He would sing this song whenever he misses his mother.
Sometimes
he even dreamt of his mother
sitting next to him.
His mother had wanted very much to see him sing.
His eyes swelled up when he was asked to say something to his mother in Heaven, and he paused, before saying, 'Mama, I love you.'
All the mothers in the audience shed tears for this boy.
Goodbye to my Good Friend
Inspirational words from the Great Master Thich Nhat Hanh when you feel angry
Below is a beautiful poem written with great wisdom
from the poet Papa Lam
Goodbye to my Good Friend
I have a good friend called Anger;
It is suffering and yet I crave.
It has claimed my marriage but I was saved.
It has claimed my lifebut yet I was saved.
It has claimed my job but I was saved.
With wisdom and compassion I shall
proclaim upon all Bodhisattvas
"Thank you for walking thejourney with me path
in the past with me,
but my dear old friend, Anger
You are no longer needed (in the present)
for crossing the seas of suffering
whose shores are clear to you and me.
Please leave and bid goodbye.
Please leave and don't bid goodbye."
From Papa Lam to MamaLee Lam
Below is a beautiful poem written with great wisdom
from the poet Papa Lam
Goodbye to my Good Friend
I have a good friend called Anger;
It is suffering and yet I crave.
It has claimed my marriage but I was saved.
It has claimed my life
It has claimed my job but I was saved.
With wisdom and compassion I shall
proclaim upon all Bodhisattvas
"Thank you for walking the
in the past with me,
but my dear old friend, Anger
You are no longer needed (in the present)
for crossing the seas of suffering
whose shores are clear to you and me.
Please leave and don't bid goodbye."
From Papa Lam to Mama
Baby Natura Organic Baby Meal (Brown rice porridge with pumpkin)
Ingredient:
Organic Brown Rice 75%, Organic Pumpkin 25%
- No cow milk, No nut and No egg
- Gluten-free from wheat
- Grown without chemicals
- No added preservatives
Supplementary food for baby and kids from 6 months to 3 years
Made in Thailand from natural produce of Thailand's fertile soil
Go to Baby Natura for more information.
TK tasted it for the first time and liked it very much.
I learnt that organic cereals like this kind requires more water compared to non-organic ones when preparing.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
49th week of motherhood
8aug - 14aug
- went to Mum's for dinner w TK and hubby
- spent fruitful time w hubby working on new project ESS-X
- TK said 'woo-woo'and we've yet to 'decode' it
-
- packed TK's necessities and got ready to return home after shopping for groceries (Elderly discount 2%) w Mum, Dad & bro (spent a total of $94) and was entitled to a Spin-the-Wheel (additional 1 chance with a red/white top) for every purchase of min $25 in a single receipt
- won 2 small table trash bins and a few water bottles after queuing for almost 1h
- took MRT home w TK and fed porridge in stuffy cabin (TK was perspiring and feeling sleepy)
- celebrated Pa's birthday in advance
- suggested for family dine-in on National Day and watched the fireworks together (celebrated Pa's coming birthday w homecooked food for the first time)
- Ma volunteered to cook fried Hokkien Mee and vegetarian curry (hubby added dou gua and warmed up the food)
- had dessert of grass jelly+ adap zee
- sent TK to infant care and did some work at the lounge
- had lunch w hubby shared a plate of brown rice +2 vegetables +1 vegetarian meat
- checked email and updated blog
- went to the Stadium for a walk-workout w hubby and TK
- asked hubby if it's prenatal simulation that TK starts to say 'woo-woo' with his lips curled upwards and outwards (as if ready to be kissed)
-
- woke up at around 7a when the alarm sounded
- went for massage chair at the lounge after lunch
- did some laundry and checked emails, blogged and attempt to complete the presentation for this coming Dharma class
- TK turns 1 year old (lunar birthday) in about 2 weeks' time
-
- went to Mum's for dinner w TK and hubby
- spent fruitful time w hubby working on new project ESS-X
- TK said 'woo-woo'and we've yet to 'decode' it
-
- packed TK's necessities and got ready to return home after shopping for groceries (Elderly discount 2%) w Mum, Dad & bro (spent a total of $94) and was entitled to a Spin-the-Wheel (additional 1 chance with a red/white top) for every purchase of min $25 in a single receipt
- won 2 small table trash bins and a few water bottles after queuing for almost 1h
- took MRT home w TK and fed porridge in stuffy cabin (TK was perspiring and feeling sleepy)
- celebrated Pa's birthday in advance
- suggested for family dine-in on National Day and watched the fireworks together (celebrated Pa's coming birthday w homecooked food for the first time)
- Ma volunteered to cook fried Hokkien Mee and vegetarian curry (hubby added dou gua and warmed up the food)
- had dessert of grass jelly+ adap zee
- sent TK to infant care and did some work at the lounge
- had lunch w hubby shared a plate of brown rice +2 vegetables +1 vegetarian meat
- checked email and updated blog
- went to the Stadium for a walk-workout w hubby and TK
- asked hubby if it's prenatal simulation that TK starts to say 'woo-woo' with his lips curled upwards and outwards (as if ready to be kissed)
-
- woke up at around 7a when the alarm sounded
- went for massage chair at the lounge after lunch
- did some laundry and checked emails, blogged and attempt to complete the presentation for this coming Dharma class
- TK turns 1 year old (lunar birthday) in about 2 weeks' time
-
49th week Dearest Bb TK
9aug - 15aug'11
337 days' old, you had dinner w Grannies and celebrated Singapore's 46th Birthday at home; Lil' Grandaunt came to visit you; said 'bom-bom' when you saw the fireworks;
338 days' old, you are gg to the stadium for evening jog w Dardy & Marmy for the first time;
339 days' old, you waved Goodbye to Marmy with flying kiss while Tr Z carried you for the first time; you did the Red Indian 'ooh-ooh' with your hand covering your mouth repeatedly w Grandma
340 days' old, you went to stay with Grandmum after 'school' while Dardy & Marmy went for Dharma class; you did the Red Indian 'ooh-ooh' repeatedly w Granddad; felt discomfort as your 5th tooth is forcing it's way out;
341 days' old, you woke up at 130p for milk;
342 days' old, you are gg for lunch w Venerable CG at the Eight Treasures Vegetarian Restaurant next to the Buddha Tooth Relic; celebrated Buddha Happy Day for the first time;
343 days' old, you
337 days' old, you had dinner w Grannies and celebrated Singapore's 46th Birthday at home; Lil' Grandaunt came to visit you; said 'bom-bom' when you saw the fireworks;
338 days' old, you are gg to the stadium for evening jog w Dardy & Marmy for the first time;
339 days' old, you waved Goodbye to Marmy with flying kiss while Tr Z carried you for the first time; you did the Red Indian 'ooh-ooh' with your hand covering your mouth repeatedly w Grandma
340 days' old, you went to stay with Grandmum after 'school' while Dardy & Marmy went for Dharma class; you did the Red Indian 'ooh-ooh' repeatedly w Granddad; felt discomfort as your 5th tooth is forcing it's way out;
341 days' old, you woke up at 130p for milk;
342 days' old, you are gg for lunch w Venerable CG at the Eight Treasures Vegetarian Restaurant next to the Buddha Tooth Relic; celebrated Buddha Happy Day for the first time;
343 days' old, you
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)