Today, after expressing my breastmilk, I was at the "pantry" as usual, washing all the parts of the hand pump. Our pantry is actually just a big sink with a water dispenser at a corner of the staffroom. So whenever I wash the parts (am using the Ameda pump), people walking past tend to stop and "stare" coz it's at such a strategic...

Have gone back to work since 30 Jan '09. Life with 2 kids is fulfilling but definitely energy-zapping. In school, I have to handle 140 students, mark their assignments, plan lessons, manage their discipline etc. At home, I have to spend time talking to Ch, and playing with L. On most days, though I still bring work home to complete, I seldom get...

MOV03235.MPG Precious moments are like jewels. They add sparkle to our lives. ~author unknown ...

10 Dec 2008 - Ch participated in her dance centre's performance held at Victoria Concert Hall. This was her virgin performance, and she was supposed to be one of the red apples of Snow White. Through this performance, she experienced many firsts: first time being alone without mommy and daddy for two whole days  first time taking a school bus  first time dozing...

Ch was in her arty creative mood two days ago, so I suggested finger painting. This is something she enjoys but we rarely do it as I'm so busy with L and other stuff. So, that morning when my MIL kindly helped to bathe L, I stole the chance to paint with her.  When I asked her what she had drawn, she replied as-a-matter-of-factly  "Hippopotamus... ...