Snip!

After about a month in school, Pb said that she wants her hair to be cut short, in bob hair style because her class monitor, Emma, has just had her hair cut short too. She wants to be like her friend. I didn't know that peer influence can step in so quickly, just 1 month into school. :p Anyway, we tried to discourage her especially when her ballet exam is going to be in April but she insisted on it. So, Mommy me decided to snip for her as Pb could not wait till weekend and on weekdays, the hairdressing shop does not open till 11 a.m., which will be too late.

After snipping, Pb suddenly realised the reality and regretted having her hair short coz she has always like having long hair, just like Rapunzal. I told her that her hair will grow again. It's alright :) And mommy did not cut it too short either. :) And I told her that she should always listen to the adult's advice. She has learnt her lesson :)

Before

After :) Nice and Cute actually :)

Everyday Routine

Time truly flies. In the midst of my busy-ness, 1.5 months have passed. Everyday, I would send the little boy to school, go home and revise work with Pb and get her ready for school and then pick Rb up and bring him home and send Pb to school, then rush to work and finish work at 6 p.m. and then rush to PL to pick Pb again. Then we have our dinner, showered and then sit down with both kids at the dining table to do some school or homework and at the same time, do my marking, then we retreat to the bedroom to read some story books, do devotions and sleep. 1.5 months, Monday to Friday, same routine. I hope that my children will grow up to be disciplined and motivated adults. Tired, but happy I am. :)

Sending and picking up Pb & Rb to and from school.


Revising home and school work at night after dinner and shower.


Reading or silent reading and devotion time before bed.

SKMCC Concert Write-up

From end of Term 3, 2011 onwards, the children in SKMCC have be practising hard for their year end concert. Just about a month before the concert, I asked Phoebe to write about her concert and this was what she has written. She also drew a picture to accompany her writing. Of course, I did scaffolding with her in the content, sequence of events and also the grammatical and spelling aspect. I was proud that she had ideas of her own and was able to complete this piece of writing with some help from me. I'm proud of her, as always! :)

Phoebe's Graduation Concert

I realised that I have not blogged about Phoebe's Graduation Concert in SKMCC in November 2011. It was a splendid concert and being the last year in SKMCC, Gong-gong and Mama also came to watch their precious granddaughter Phoebe graduate.

This concert was special for Phoebe because she in the graduating class and she was also chosen by her teacher to be the emcee for the show. Seeing her standing on the stage, facing 300+ parents /grandparents, reciting her emcee script, I felt extremely proud of her. However nervous she was, she managed to complete what she needed to say. I pray that in future, whatever challenges she may meet, she will be courageous to face it, commit it to God and complete the task that she has to do - to Trust God and simply Obey in Him, and that's the theme for SKMCC's 9th graduation concert.

I'm very thankful to SKMCC for nurturing my girl into someone with values, not just head knowledge of information but someone with developing EQ. I can never thank enough of the dedicated teachers and SKMCC. They should be paid with equivalence as the Primary and Secondary school teachers! The amount of hours they have put in just for the props and decoration is commendable! Every prop was made with love and precision! I praise God for these wonderful extraordinary teachers! :)



After being in SKMCC for 9 years since the school had started, Mrs Tan, the principal has decided to leave the school. God has other plans for her but still, I was saddened by the news. Though Phoebe had graduated from SKMCC, Reuben was to enter in 2012. I was afraid that the school would be affected with the change of principal. However, what He has taken away, He would replace another one with the same (if not, better) dedication. We just have to trust in Him.

Since Reuben had started school, I have witness Miss Sim's gentleness with the children. I pray that God will continue to anoint the new principal and teachers of SKMCC.

Our beloved teachers, Mrs Lee, Mrs Ang and Ms Boe and the principal, Mrs Tan! :)

Phoebe & her friend, Raine Toh reciting their emcee script

Reuben's New Milestone

Children really grow up fast! So fast that I cannot remember how Phoebe was like when she first started nursery in SKMCC. I only remember her being very brave, not sheding a single drop of tear, going up the school bus by herself and is always very obedient, well-behaved and attentive. Thankfully, we have photographs and videos of her to help us in our recollections.

It seems like just yesteryear that Reuben was born. It seems like just yesterday that he went to Little Learners. And now, he is already going to the wonderful school that his Jie Jie has just graduated from. When Reuben was in Little Learners, it took him 2 months to settle down, without teary eyes and wet face. On the first 2 days of SKMCC, Reuben was good. Calm, attentive and smiley. I thought he has matured and will not repeat the same Little Learners saga. After the first 2 days, he realised that this school is for real. He will be in this place for the next 3 years. Reality sets in. Every morning, when I drive him to school, he clings on to me, refusing to let go.

"Mommy I want you! I want you!"

He grabs my arm and when I pry open his hands, he hugged my thigh, refusing to go into the classroom. It is always Chen Lao shi, who will scoop him up and carry him into the empty classroom, when all the other children are already in level 2, getting ready for the morning devotion. After a few minutes of pacifying, they will take him up to level 2 to join the rest of the children and he will be calmed by then.

After school, he will be all smiley again, waving to me as I pick him up from the school gate, driving him to pick his grandparents up before heading for home.

In Little Learners, he cried for 2 months. I'm hoping that he will settle down in half the time in SKMCC. Let's see how things go. Praying for peace in Reuben :)

Our First Family Professional Shot

We have long wanted to do a family shot. However, we have been procrastinating and waiting, for something to happen. Thank God, He let Groupon enticed us or we would have missed capturing the precious and adorable stage of our lovely children. We had our outdoor shots done in December 2012 at Lower Pierce Reservoir. It was a sunny day and Reuben was not very cooperative because he claimed that the sun was getting into his eyes. Phoebe was always very camera-friendly. The photographer managed to capture many beautiful photographs of our family. Priceless moments, captured and printed. I will always treasure these gifts that God has given to me! :)