Posted by: wong on: December 30, 2007
After being in the house for a few days because of the flu, Ama and the Kids went out for a little exercise.
Went to the field to watch people fly kites, but ended buying one, and trying it out.
At first the kite kept falling down, and the Kids happily rushed to retrieve it.
But after a [...]
Posted by: wong on: December 29, 2007
The Twins used to ‘clean up’ by putting away their toys one at a time.
Nowadays, the Twins have become ‘efficient’ at picking up their toys and putting them away, after they are finished playing.
They’ll hang a bag around the neck and put the toys on the floor into the bag until it was full, before transferring [...]
Posted by: wong on: December 29, 2007
Ama not feeling well.
So Aba had to prepare the Kids’ dinner.
Aba: What’d you want to eat?
Jern Sarn May: Mac and Cheese!
Overheard while Aba was preparing ‘instant’ Mac and Cheese…
May telling the Twins excitedly: Look! Aba can actually cook!
Posted by: wong on: December 27, 2007
What Ama had originally planned to make before Christmas is only now served at the Wong dining table – Pineapple and Walnut Muffin! (with almond flake toppings).
Yum!
So was the Chocolate Muffin better, or the Pineapple Muffin?
Aba: <mumble mumble>
Jern Sarn May: Both good. Whatever Ama make also good.
Posted by: wong on: December 26, 2007
Ama had wanted to teach May to make a ‘snowman’ before X’mas, but due to the busy schedule and May falling sick, Ama could only teach her today.
Made of card board, cotton, glue and coloured paper, May’s latest Work of Art!
Posted by: wong on: December 25, 2007
23/12/2007: Last Minute Shopping
The Family was supposed to join Aba’s relatives for a X’mas eve ‘party’.
There was going to be gift exchange (random). Kids below 12 will get a present from each family.
So Ama brought the Kids (all sick) to nearby Jusco for last minute shopping of X’mas presents.
It was SUPER crowded.
Spent 1 ½ hours [...]
Posted by: wong on: December 22, 2007
Today is Winter Festival; Ama prepared ‘tong yuen’.
Made pink, yellow, green and orange coloured ones with peanut filling, served with red beans and soya milk.
The Kids also follow!
Sarn and May rolled the ‘rice balls’ (actually play dough!) and Jern was in charge of ‘boiling’ them.
Ama’s Recipe:
Ingredient:
a. glutinous rice flour, 120g
rice [...]
Posted by: wong on: December 21, 2007
Ama has been checking out kindergartens around the neighbourhood for May.
Today went with Aba as well.
May will be starting next year – in just less than 2 weeks!
Ama’s criteria for May’s kindergarten:
1. Premises
- is it nearby & convenient to get to
- facilities available
- hygiene and environment
- spatial comfort
2. Staff
- [...]
Posted by: wong on: December 19, 2007
Few days ago, May had been having ‘running nose’.
After several days (since Sunday) following Ama going out to do chores, May finally fell sick.
The poor thing has been on full ‘manja’ mode, demanding to be fed by Ama, being tearful, etc.
Posted by: wong on: December 17, 2007
Finally ‘collected keys’ for the new house.
Another couple weeks for the contractor to tidy things up (minor renovation).
