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Story of our simple lives - of our family, of our beautiful children, Kate & Jake
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
I wish it didn't happen
Sometimes, emotions hit you so hard and things happen so quickly. You cannot react, there's no right or wrong response. You only offer prayers of thanks that everything is okay.
Plus one
Today, Kate visited her new friend. Lukas Seah, born 11 March 2010. I hope the two of them grow up to be great individuals. I wish them great health, happiness and lots of fun with each other. My heart warms when I think of the future that awaits them, their whole lives ahead of them, full of hope and love.
The husband, Kate, Lukas and the children's proud Grandfather.
The husband, Kate, Lukas and the children's proud Grandfather.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sisterly fun
Last Friday, I went rock-climbing. I just wanted to do it when the husband said he was going, and I decided to ask the sister if she wanted to go. Though her response was less enthusiastic than mine, we made it there in the end.
It turned out to be a very pleasant day and I totally enjoyed myself. The enjoyable pain post-exercise, the exhiliration reaching the top of the wall, the exertion clinging on to the wall, the giggles we shared, the high from endorphins, the time well-spent with each other. I like!
And now that the sister is back in town, I look forward to more such loving fun time spent together. Yay!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Kate is 5 months old
The husband and I were looking at old pictures last night, and it's amazing to see how much Kate has grown. She's now more than double her birth weight and the personality that peeked out at the beginning is pretty much clear enough now that we already know what kinda gurl she will be (a fiesty one that's for sure!)
I felt a little wistful that my baby has grown so much, but I'm also excited because the challenges, fatigue and fun experienced in the past 5 months must surely only be the tip of the iceberg, so there must be tons more to look forward to!
I felt a little wistful that my baby has grown so much, but I'm also excited because the challenges, fatigue and fun experienced in the past 5 months must surely only be the tip of the iceberg, so there must be tons more to look forward to!
After being back at work for more than a month now, I've also settled into a sort of routine - sleeping hours (could be better), milk expression (good) and work (getting better). I do feel more stable and the only gripe I have is that there is never enough time.
I get sad when there is much work so that it eats into my time with Kate, I get frustrated when Kate doesn't sleep early enough which affects my own rest, I feel that the husband and I ought to spend more time with each other (quality time)... and when I share my concerns with friends, the common advice I receive is to give it your best shot and let go.
I get sad when there is much work so that it eats into my time with Kate, I get frustrated when Kate doesn't sleep early enough which affects my own rest, I feel that the husband and I ought to spend more time with each other (quality time)... and when I share my concerns with friends, the common advice I receive is to give it your best shot and let go.
By that, it really means that there are many things not within my control, and getting all angsty about such things will do no one any good. It sounds easy enough but for someone who's quite a control freak, it really takes effort for me to let go.
If I gotta work late, I may as well do it properly as I'm fortunate enough to have help at home. If Kate's not sleeping and I'm tired, I should pass her to the husband as she'd be in equally good hands. If I cannot control something (and there are many such things), I'm training myself to be more flexible. It's tough though, cos I much prefer things to be planned out and adhered to. Being an emotional creature doesn't help either, as the husband will know, sometimes it gets abit much. But I really am trying to be more rational and less emotional, but this will be an uphill task.
If I gotta work late, I may as well do it properly as I'm fortunate enough to have help at home. If Kate's not sleeping and I'm tired, I should pass her to the husband as she'd be in equally good hands. If I cannot control something (and there are many such things), I'm training myself to be more flexible. It's tough though, cos I much prefer things to be planned out and adhered to. Being an emotional creature doesn't help either, as the husband will know, sometimes it gets abit much. But I really am trying to be more rational and less emotional, but this will be an uphill task.
Everyday, I look up to the sky and remind myself how beautiful it is with the fluffy clouds and lovely colours, and I hope to share such moments with Kate. I know that the world is not entirely pretty, but we have to hope and hold on to the little things in life that really matter, and there is much to live for and be happy about.
My happy family, with lots of heart.
My happy family, with lots of heart.Saturday, February 13, 2010
Huat ah!
It's Kate's first lunar new year and the husband and I are looking forward to spending this traditional holiday with her. Tonight, we had our first reunion dinner with her present. She was very well-behaved and sat - for the first time - in a baby chair!
The husband and Kate at dinner.
Happy lunar new year, darling Kate. Here's wishing you a healthy wealthy happy year ahead. Lots of hugs love kisses and well-wishes, Mommy and Daddy
The husband and Kate at dinner.
Happy lunar new year, darling Kate. Here's wishing you a healthy wealthy happy year ahead. Lots of hugs love kisses and well-wishes, Mommy and Daddy
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