MPM Math for Giselle

I have recently started Giselle on MPM math which has a centre near my house.

This Math School was recommended to me by Dr Yeap Ban Har who is the Maths Lecturer from NIE. He told me MPM and Enopi are doing the hands on modelling method which will lay the foundation for pre school kids when entering Primary school.

Giselle loves going to this maths class as compared to her abacus class. She finds the exercises at MPM class very interesting. Everytime she reaches home after class, she would take out her homework to complete.

Well, at least I know my $ is not wasted!:)

Jaren @ 10.5 months old

Jaren is definitely babbling more nowadays, practicing his standing stunt as well.

At d weight of 8.5kg, 60% of milk feed on Similac formula and 40% on breastmilk, can feel he is much heavier now.

He is also at d stage of being very sticky to me. However, he still love to play with strangers, smiling and laughing with whoever who tries to make him laugh.

Having Fun Doing Gym with Daddy!

Both of them adore staying in their Daddy's room while Daddy is doing his routine workout. Giselle would dance to the music and Jaren will crawl around, open cupboards and laughing at Giselle's movements.... Sometimes I will just sit out the room and enjoy the scene with my camera :)

Jaren is Giselle's Little Toy?

Giselle has started to treat his little brother like a little toy. At times she would swing him about, scaring the heads out of us... At times, she would pretend to ride on Jaren, thinking he is her little car.... Jaren, instead of screaming for help, he would laugh along with his elder sister. What can I say?...

Looking Back at Year 2010...

Sitting now in front of my pc trying to recall what are the wonderful things that came during this year.... well, my list is endless... :)

Well of course, the top of my list came the arrival of Jaren in March which is really the most ideally gift from God, besides having Giselle. Sometimes, I just looked back how I can cope handling the 2 of them on my own, then I thought the strength and determination comes from the love I have for them. It's never easy being a full time housewife, taking care of every aspect of the family. But I must also say a BIG thank you to my mum who would come over at times to help me out so that I can take a breather; also to Giselle who has been my little helper towards Jaren. She is like my little pair of extra hands and legs who will rush to grab a diaper when I am changing Jaren or to get tissues when I am feeding him... And of course another thank you to my hubby who helps me to manage both of them when I am busy with other chores :)

After being a mum, I realised how strong all Mummies are! I looked at how my mum cope when she has to do marketing, prepare meals and cook for the family and also do housework at my grandma house. When I asked her, how come you don't feel tired? She replied me in cantonese
"Says who?!?".. haha.

Just recently Giselle cried badly one of the nights as she has a nightmare. She was crying non-stop and kept looking for me. She told me: "I want Mummy!"... After she cool down, I asked her what happened and she thought hard and told me that she dreamt "Mummy went to Heaven..". Then she cried again and held me tightly... Aiyo, I wanted to cry with her too because I thought what would happen to both of them if I am really gone. Silly me and I know I shouldn't be thinking of such things. I told her she and Jaren are my most precious things in my life and I wouldn't bear to leave them behind. For the rest of the night, Giselle slept with me, holding me tightly... silly girl :)

Soon, Giselle will be entering primary 1 and to path the route for her, I volunteered myself in River Valley Primary school so that she could get some priority during the application stage. I had completed 41 hours within 2.5 months doing all sort of duties like admin, teacher assistants etc.

Nothing is more important than happiness and good health in the family, I hope every member of the family will have a blessed new year ahead!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!