CUPCAKES!

Denise received a Cupcake Making machine from Aunty Val last Christmas. It's almost a year (almost...) and she has not made ONE for Aunty Val. I decided to use up all the ingredient to make some last Saturday. Only managed to make 4; 1 each for Denise and Debbie, the other 2 for Aunty Val and Aunty Yan.

Denise - making the mixture

Debbie - preparing the cupcake holder

Denise - pouring the mixture into the cupcake holder

Debbie - placed the container inside the microwave for 1 min

Denise - VOILA! Add the icing and it's done!

Sorry, forgot to take pictures of the finished product. 1 thing I know, they were edible.. haha...:)

Denise's P1 Orientation

Last Saturday was Denise's P1 Orientation at FMS(P). I did not realise that the school has changed their name from FMPS to FMS(P)...

The parents attended a briefing by the Principal and Vice-Principal at the School Hall. After which, we were being ushered to a classroom for some administrative matters. We had to fill up 8 forms!!! One father commented that it felt like taking examinations again...:p

The children assembled in the school canteen. They went to their classrooms and met their form teachers. Denise told me that she did an English and Maths worksheet in class. Asked her if she can do them; she said Yes. Asked her if she got them all right; she said not sure... Haha... Is the kiasu-syndrome coming out from me already?

I fetched Denise from her class after filling up all the forms! She had already gone for a tour around the school compound and wanted to bring me to her favourite spot!

It is a "walk-in" aquarium!

We had lunch in the canteen (an opportunity to check out the quality of the food). Nasi Lemak and Mee Rebus at $1 each; Sushi - 4 pcs for 60cts... Edible; but not exactly fantastic... Well, what am I expecting? :)

Before we left, we settled Denise's busing and visited the FILA booth. Wanted to buy school shoes for her but the velcro type is SOLD OUT for her size. Well, buy another day then...:)

Exciting day! Looking forward to her first day in FMS(P) next year... Whoo! Whoo!

Breakfast @ Riders Cafe

Denise's KL buddies came and visit us. We met for breakfast at Riders Cafe. It is located at 51 Fairways Drive, Bukit Timah Saddle Club. Quite "out of the city" feel; nice place...:) Once in a while, you can see horses trotting by. A bit pricey but worth the visit...:)

The kids waiting for their food to be served.

JX's - Riders Breakfast Set.

Mine - Egg Florinetine (Very fresh!)

Furniture Sale

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One Of My Favourite Photo

The 3 most precious people in my life...:)

Tea @ Body Inc by The Health Club

Met a friend for Tea at Body Inc, Health-T-Bar. The drinks and food served are all healthy stuff...:) And definitely looks so pretty.... If you are looking for a relaxing place to hangout and do some quiet reading in Orchard, try visiting them at Ngee Ann City, #05-19

Tofu with pumpkin sauce, Cucumber with some special sauce, Tea Leaf Egg

This is a MUST TRY! Peppermint with Sour Plum

Ginseng Jelly

Customised Flower Tea

Coolest Video!

One of the coolest video I have ever seen!

Opening of Oprah 24th Season in Chicago!!!

My Little Princess

Debbie is very "girl"... She took out Denise's hairbands and wore ALL OF THEM on herself. She willingly posed for a picture when I asked her to.

My Little Helper @ Home

Lena, my helper, was cleaning the house. I took out Denise's "vacuum cleaner" for Debbie so that she will not disturb my maid. Initially she was very enthusiastic. But after a while, she was totally not interested...:)

Taking a rest now...:)

End of duty: keeping her tools.

JIMMY CHOO!!!

I received a HUGE surprise from my sister today!

I am a shoe freak! A €460 (S$954 equivalent) Jimmy Choo is something I only see in fashion magazine! I tried it and it is the most comfortable 4" stiletto I have ever tried on. The sole is made of soft leather; definitely not something you will run in. Now I understand why those ladies in these designer heels only walk on carpeted floor...:p

She gave me another pair of Betula sandels in pink patent leather which was too big for her...:) They belong to the Birkenstock brand.

I love my sister...:) She is always so generous with family members... Have I ever mentioned she also paid for my Lasik?

In preparation for the Read for Record event in school, Denise and her classmates were asked to draw a caterpillar. These art and crafts were on display in school this week.

Most parents will recognize this book. "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" is a common recommended book for preschoolers. The school wanted to mobilise all their students to read the book at the same time.

Parents can also make a donation to the "I Love Children" organization.

When I went to school, I saw this row of interested things... The children are to form a caterpillar using the red cherries and green grapes. The teachers are so creative!

Sleepless in *Dover*

Debbie has been off breastfeeding for almost a week already. So far the journey has been *rather* smooth. The only challenge is how to put her back to bed when she wakes up in the middle of the night. She used to snuggle towards me and suckle till she falls alseep again.

For the first 2 nights, it was "better". She woke up and asked me to bring her to the kitchen. She ate a little yogurt and then went back to bed. I think she was hungry as she was not eating much when she had stomach-flu.

The next 2 nights was "heaven"! I had uninterrupted sleep from 12mn-7am! She woke up but she will close her eyes and sleep again.

However, last 2 nights was "horrendous". Especially last night, she woke up at 4am and 7am; screaming and kicking a big fuss! Thinking that she might be hungry, I offered her "Honey Star" but she didn't want. Gave her milk, didn't want... Gave her water, didn't want... She just kept crying and asking me to carry her from room to kitchen, and then kitchen to room! All these at 4am!!! Argh!

Finally, after 30mins of screaming and crying, she asked me for "Honey Star" and quietly laid down on her bed, munching on them... And eventually fell asleep...

This morning, the same thing happened at 7am...:(

The worse is that all fussing kids want is MUMMY... JX tried to help; but she got even more frustrated, thinking that JX wants to carry her away from me... Sigh!

I hope this is part of the weaning process... I am almost there... almost there...