Dennis's & Esther's Darlings Cayenne & Cayden

Darling Cayenne's 4th Birthday Celebration in School

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Cayenne's 4th BD Celebration @ GrandFather's Home

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Recent Pictures of Double Cs

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My Double BDs & Cayenne's Lunar BD! 310112, Tuesday

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Birthday Girl & Mummy! ;)

Ren Zi on 290112, Sunday

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Sentosa Flowers, 280112, Saturday

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CNY Day 2 - 240112, Tuesday

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CNY Day 1 - 230112, Monday

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Enjoying the red dates, longan, gingko nuts dessert.

Praying to GrandMother

The "RED ANG BAOs"

HK Trip 231211 to 281211 - Day 1

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@ our Changi Airport, waiting to check in...

HK Trip 231211 to 281211 - Day 2

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HK Trip 231211 to 281211 - Day 3

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HK Trip 231211 to 281211 - Day 4

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HK Trip 231211 to 281211 - Day 5

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HK Trip 231211 to 281211 - Day 6

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Ready to go back to our Home Sweet Home!

Christmas 2011

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USS trip with Family, 19 September 2011, Saturday

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Jann helped us to buy discounted price tickets so we went! Hee...

Overall a nice but WARM trip. The sun was 'SMILING VERY HAPPILY' that Saturday & alot of queuing up to be done for almost ALL rides. We were all sweating like mad & as usual, my Cs were fussing around.. Haha...

Went home around 7plus, Cs drank milk & slept throughout the night... Me too! Oops of cos minus of the milk feed.. LOL... ;p

Updates

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I have been getting lazy to update our Chuas' blog... Realized that the last updated blog was 2 months ago! Ha...

Daddy Chua switches to a new job lately which require less flying. So he has more time for Cs. I need him to bond with Cs so that I can get out! To take a breather! Sometimes staying at home with two toddlers with age so near is a challenge! Siblings rivalry, jealousy, fighting for attention are simply too much for me to digest. I know that this is a growing up phase, who doesn't know right? But really not easy...

Of cos there are times whereby my Cs are lovable, cute. It is when they play happily together, protect & take care of each other & laugh happily together.

Very soon, in fact next month, Cayden boy is attending the same CC as Cayenne. *Tears* I'm such a useless Mummy! I already had the experience during Cayenne's time (December 2010) but I just cannot help but to feel sad and 不舍得 again... Just recalled back Cayenne crying & struggling badly when the teacher carried her inside... My heart still aches when I recalled...

I think (I hope so) my Cayden boy can adapt better. *Pray hard* It is really tormenting to go through the whole crying process again. *Stress* *Frustration*

It is good to let him go to school to learn and play & good for me too. I have been "stuck" in the house for too long. I hardly meet my friends (I wonder if my friends have already erased me in their lives), no ME Time unless you say those hours when Cs are napping, sleeping are my ME time...

I hardly chat with anyone except my Cs, grannies or aunties whom I meet downstairs @ playground, supermarkets etc... I feel so sorry for myself when I pen this down! Haha... But of cos I cannot blame anyone since I made the decision to be a SAHM.

If only I can be "hard hearted" to put my Cs in CC from 7am to 7pm, I won't be staying at home.

If only my Mother is still around, I won't be staying at home either.

So many "If only"... Haha...

Now I keep myself that this difficult phase will pass, I just have to bear with it & it will be over. I guess once both Cs in CC, I got at least some hours for myself to rest & re-charge. I'll be a better person, a better Mummy to my Cs...

East Coast Park 12th November 2011, Saturday

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Supposed to have a picnic @ ECP but after breakfast @ McDonalds, started to drizzle the moment we stepped onto the sand! Argh! So in the end walked back... In the end, we went to Expo & then headed home...

Nevermind, we'll try again next time! Haha...

Turi Beach Resort 6th - 7th November 2011

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Cayenne's Zoo Trip on 6th Oct 2011, Thursday

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Toys!

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Double Cs' Recent Pictures

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Updates on Double Cs

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Lately due to the unpredictable weather, my Cs finally collapsed. Heard that many little kids have fallen due to the weather but my Cs could still withstand the virus or sickness for quite some time. It was quite some time before they fell sick this time.

After seeing GP and taking 1 week medicine, my Cs still no signs of recovering.. In fact Cayenne got worse! High fever on 07th September 2011 after my Dad's BD dinner till 08th September. Brought her to TCM. I always want to try TCM cos ultimately IMO, chinese medicine is more suitable. Last time I used to feed western medicine till I scare... So many medicine.

This time I can see the improvement after taking a few days of chinese medicine! Very relieved. Am glad to make the switch. My Cs have recovered quite well so far and I am hoping that with chinese medicine or herbs, can help to build my Cs' bodies to be stronger & healthy! ;)

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, 13th September 2011 Tuesday

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Brought Double Cs to the reserve to get near the the natural environment, breathe in the fresh air and of cos get under the HOT sun... I was grumbling about the weather. Hee.. Dennis always like to bring his Darlings to nature parks, under the sun etc... Of cos I like to but if only the weather is not hot. Hmm, how nice if we can stroll in the parks, play at the beaches during autumn!

If Singapore has autumn, I don't mind to bring my Darlings to parks everyday!!! ;p

Jacob Ballas Children Garden, 17th September 2011, Saturday

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Fetched Jann and Justin for breakfast and then headed to the garden for a short stroll. We went not long ago but Cayenne was having pain on her knee so she didn't get to walk the shaky bridge and cross the trunk. So we promised her once her knee not pain, we would bring her there again. She remembered our promise and kept reminding us! Haha...

SingKids PlaySystem at T3, 14th September 2011, Wednesday

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Rarely Dennis was at home, we decided to bring our Darlings to SingKids to have some fun. Cayenne and Cayden were so excited and happy! They were playing, enjoying themselves so much almost non stop! We had to put to a stop after 1 hour plus cos they were still on the road to recovery. Didn't wish to exert too much energy from their little bodies. ;)

Though expensive and limited play, I feel worth it to see my Cs smile and enjoying so much. 2nd time? Hmm... Probably not... Haha...

Mid Autumn Festival 2011

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Mickey's Music Festival, 10th September 2011 Saturday

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Brought Double Cs to watch Mickey's Musical Festival with Mummy May's & Mummy Wendy's Families.

So happy to see them again though didn't manage to catch up much... Hope to have a longer time to catch up next round. ;)

Overall it was a good one, my Cs enjoyed alot especially the last part when the Toy Story Characters came out! They were happily jumping and dancing... Before that, Cayenne was kinda of cranky cos she didn't know the mermaid and some other characters.. Cos I haven't exposed her to those princess fairy tales yet! I am hoping to delay! Haha... ;p

Grandfather's Birthday Dinner. 07th September 2011, wednesday

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Celebrate my Dad's BD with my family, had a simple yet delicious seafood dinner along Bukit Timah Road. Nice food!

After dinner, the kids sang BD song for their Grandfather. To be exact, Double Cs are the only kids singing LOUDLY while their cousins Double As clapping hands. ;p

Happy Birthday, Dad! Wish you Good Health!

Double Cs' Recent Pictures Part 2

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Double Cs' Recent Pictures Part 1

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MIA...

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Oops, been MIA for almost a month! Hardly post any pictures. ;p

Been busy with my Cs (as usual) and using my latest gadget. So I've been in FB often as compared to last time. Last time simply lazy to switch on my laptop and had to wait awhile to get connected. Though only a short waiting time, I simply cannot afford to wait. SAHMs should know. Haha...

Anyway, will try my very best to upload the Chuas' blog. After all, this blog is created with my Double Cs in heart in the first place. Must jot down details of their growing phase. ;)

Do you guys miss us? Hee...

Kuantan Trip 17th-19th July 2011

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Dennis managed to take some leave to bring us to Kuantan for a 3D2N trip with Jann and her friend.
1st stop for our breakfast. Duck noodles and some side dishes.

Finally reached the resort. Cs were so happy, running around.

Our room not ready, only Jann's room was ready, so we changed in her room and quickly "jumped" into the pool! The weather was HOT HOT HOT!!!

2 sausages!

Milk before we head for dinner.

2nd Day & it was my Darling Cayden's Birthday! Happy 2nd Birthday, Cayden!

Beautiful beach!

I'm not a beach person but I feel this beach is nice!

Cs were having so much fun @ the beach!

I was so happy and excited when I saw the swing!

After breakfast, beach and swim, we drove around. Had our penang laksa and some tim sum.

Went to the shopping mall in the evening. Cayenne was busy reading out the alphabets.

Waiting for our late dinner. Probably around 8plus? Hmm...

3rd Day

Swim again before we checked out.

Dinner @ JB. Yummy! I like this meal best!

Thanks, hubby for bringing us for this trip. Quite tiring actually for all of us especially for our Cs. Think we need more frequent stops when travelling with kids.

Hope Jann and her friend had enjoyed the trip with us. I had been controlling myself not to scream or scold Cs in front of her friend! Haha... Hope I did! ;p

Happy Birthday, Darling Cayden!!!

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Had a simple dinner celebration for my boy on Saturday 16th July 2011 with my family.

"Kpo-ing"

2nd round @ The Chuas' House - Cake Cutting

What are they looking @? Watching "Tom&Jerry" on Ipad. Haha...

Cayden chose his own BD cake

Exploring his new toy.

Thanks Ah Gong, Ah Yi and Jiu Jiu & Family for the Ang baos and present! ;)

Darling Cayenne's Masterpiece

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MacRitchie Reservoir Walk 2nd July 2011, Saturday

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Cayden's BD presents

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From my ex-colleagues

Thanks dears!

I was very surprised that my cousin brought back the presents.

My cousin was wondering how come you (Helen) have her email address. Haha... I told her probably I forwarded mails. Maybe? Keke...

Cayenne initially was happy to see the red shopping bag, she thought it was for her. But my cousin and I kept telling her these presents were for Cayden. She almost wanted to cry, kept saying "I don't have." My cousin asked me to open to let her see. But lucky you all brought the cars. So I opened up and let her play. At least she was pacified. Haha...

And guess what, she asked me if she could sleep with the car when we were about to turn in. Haha...

Thanks again for the lovely presents you all got for my Cayden! ;)

Darling Cayden

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Sour Expression after tasting the biscuit dipped in cheese sauce. Ha...

Playground Time!

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Hide & Seek

On the way to 2nd playground - Playground near Aunty Lily's house. Cayenne still remembers the way to Aunty Lily's house.

Happy Father's Day!

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Card made by Cayenne to her Daddy. ;)

Bicycle Time!

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After sending Cayenne to CC, I brought Cayden to Petir Park via his bicycle. Happened to see many worms crawling on the ground. So now Cayden often says "ride bicycle, see the worms." Haha...

Sentosa 18th June 2011, Saturday

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Dennis was finally back over the weekend, so thought of bringing Double Cs to Sentosa, USS. Heard that on weekend nights, tickets only $5 per head! Of cos minus off the rides and charactors. I won't mind man! I definitely won't pay so much to go during daytime as Double Cs still too young to play... Probably when they get older, will bring them during daytime. BUT WHO KNOWS!!! USS stopped the $5 tickets over the weekend because of June HOLIDAYS! Smart move actually from them. Haha... The ticket staff told me to get the day tickets if we still want to go in. Must be "crazy"! The time was already 8pm and USS was going to close in one hour's time! So we just walked around OUTSIDE and snapped some pictures before we hide in the aircon candy shops. Haha...

Having supper @ McDonalds @ 10pm!!! Super guilty! ;p

Sleepy face

More shots of Double Cs

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Zoo trip on Sunday, 12th June 2011

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Jann managed to get the zoo pass and we brought Double Cs to Zoo on Sunday with Justin. I'm grateful to Jann and Justin for joining me to bring Cs to Zoo. Thanks, Jann & Justin!

Andre turns 5!

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Time flies! Andre turns 5! My brother booked a room @ MBS, so we brought Cs over for a simple cake cutting celebration.

1st Ballet lesson!

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Last Saturday brought Cayenne for a ballet trial @ Joyful Steps & Rhythm. Initially she wasn't interested. But when she saw the earlier class dancing away, she liked it. BUT one condition was I must be in the class with her. So Jann, I and Cayden joined in the class watching her having fun. Quite fun and nice. Cayenne looks happy during the trial.

Decided to sign her up for the 8 lessons. Hopefully she can stay throughout... Don't waste her Daddy's money! Haha... ;p
1st trial so didn't get the ballet attire.

Cutie Cs

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Created by Jann

White Fungus with Papaya & Winter Melon Strips Dessert

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Lately I've been "crazy" preparing desserts for the family. This is my favourite dessert! Yummy & Healthy! Most importantly it does help in relieving cough & the HATEFUL Phlegm! ;p

Milk Time!

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Happy Mother's Day!

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From Double Cs' Daddy ~ Dennis. Haha... Thanks, Dear!

Made by my Darling Cayenne! So happy to receive the very 1st Mother's Day Card and Heart Shape Bag from her! ;)

Hot Weekend!

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Dennis was not around over the weekend & I was DISAPPOINTED. Thought that it was a polling day, surely he would be in SG. Who knows that he gotta flied on Friday! Dennis told me on Tuesday evening, I wasn't too happy. I know. I know. WORK MORE IMPORTANT especially now he is the one who is bringing back the bacon. Maybe same as Cayenne, I had too much fun over the 2 long weekends. Still wanted more... ;p

Cayenne was behaving not too good last 2 weeks. Especially after the long wkends. She started her short crying game again when we reached the CC. Too much fun, I guess. Lucky the crying game was over since last Thursday. Today I sent her to CC, she didn't cry. Guess it is back to normal again... Lucky!

Yesterday was Mother's Day. Cayenne made a beautiful card and a heart shaped bag for me. Very nice! She gave them to me on last Friday when I went to fetch her from CC. Very touched. ;)

Got a surprise from Dennis. He ordered a gift of my long time favourite product "Jurlique" for me! So happy!

We stayed home over the weekend since Dennis was not in SG. Jann suggested to join her to JB on Sunday. But have to take public transport with two kids?! Err... NO!!! I can predict what was going to happen during the journey especially the weather is super warm! So better stay @ home... Keke...

Fried mee for the kids, prepared white fungus with papaya, lotus seeds and sweetened melon strips for the family. Double Cs loved the fried mee and dessert! Hee...

I prepared rice with potato and pork, packed in omelette with yummy cheese... I love it! Very cheesy... BUT Double Cs didn't seem to like, ate probably half... The rest filled in my stomach. Haha...

Surprisingly my Brother and family popped by around 8plus for the dessert. Haha...

I jokingly told Jann that I can prepare desserts for future gatherings! Hee...

Sunway Lagoon! Here we came! 22nd-24th April 2011

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We booked a 3D2N stay @ Sunway Pyramid Hotel over the long weekend. It was fun! Before reaching, we met Vicky, Vivien & Jeff for lunch @ City Square. We departed from SG around 10plus and reached around 11plus. But Vicky they all were not so lucky. They got stuck @ jam and reached only 2pm! We had late lunch and after that we parted to each destination. Hee...

Going towards SG Customs Checkpoint

Reached City Square, waiting for Vicky, Vivien & Jeff and our lunch...

Reached Hotel @ 6plus, checked in and Double Cs got super excited! Kept jumping on the bed and rolled here and there...

What was Daddy peeping @?

Got bathed and changed. Justin was nice to meet us to have dinner together on our 1st night.

Cayenne was so sweet to help her brother wear his sandals.

2nd Day having breakfast. Quite a wide variety...

After swim and play, both napped from 4plus till 6plus. Went for our dinner.

3rd Day. Milk time before heading for breakfast.

It was a fun trip for us! This time instead of driving around which we used to do so previously, we stayed @ our hotel area and shopped around. Sunway Pyramid Hotel has a big shopping mall next to it! So convenient!!! Highly recommended! Haha...

I tempted Vicky they all to speed drive on Saturday to join us but very rushing. Anyway, not worth to drive all the way up just to check in late and check out the next morning. Best to stay at least 2 nights to enjoy the food and shopping!

Weather was super warm while we were queuing to buy the tickets to enter Sunway Lagoon. Double Cs got cranky due to the weather and both wanted me to carry them! No choice, I did... And guess what, camera battery flat and I left the extra battery in the hotel room! And we had to walk back to take! And the best part was we hardly took any pictures while in the Lagoon! Haha... Cos we preferred to put our bag and shoes in the locker and quickly jumped into the waters! Double Cs initially were cranky but upon seeing the waters and slides, they immediately became happy! ;)

MBS 17th April 2011, Sunday

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Vicky, Vivien & Jeff had a room @ MBS and kindly invited the Chuas over. Initially didn't want to go as Double Cs were down with cough. Worried that might get worsened if went swim. This Vicky kept trying her very best to tempt me to bring Double Cs there. AND she did it! I gave in! Haha...

Well, never regret heading there! It was really beautiful @ MBS! Thanks dearies for inviting us over! Hope more to come! Best if can stay over! Haha... Am I asking too much?! Hee...

Great Grandmother's Birthday Celebration & Marina Barrage 16th April 2011, Saturday

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Double Cs' Updates

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Haven't been faithfully updating the Chuas' Blog. Everyday is a rushing day for me. Endless chores to do. By the time I finish the day's work, I'm already dead tired... I rather watch TV... Than to strain my eyes on my lappy. Hee... ;p

Big C is more and more sensible though she got her moods too. A sweet darling to take care, hold Cayden's hand while walking though Cayden often rejects his sister's kind intentions. Haha... Got 1 incident that Cayenne was holding Cayden's hand while walking that she fell down and got her knee scratched... Heartpained... ;p

Though Cayden bullies, beats his sister, Cayenne still dotes and loves her brother. I jokingly tell Cayden to stay in the car while we go shopping or let "mo mo" a.k.a monster catches Cayden, Cayenne immediately says "NO! CANNOT!" "Cannot let didi sit in the car alone" "Cannot let "mo mo" catch didi" etc... Haha... So sweet... But this Cayden doesn't appreciate his sister. (Still too young)

Cayden is talking and learning very fast! He speaks sentences quite fast. There was one incident that Dennis was patting him sleep. Well, the Chuas were together that particular night in the kids' room. Suddenly, Cayden said "Don't want Daddy pat. Mummy pat." I burst out laughing!

He loves to make me "angry". Knows very well that I dislike him doing certain things yet he PURPOSELY does them. Argh...

Enough words for this post.

Long Waited... Bye Bye, Mummy!

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Cayenne finally settles in the CC. No longer cries since last week! She even initiated to walk to the CC, I don't have to carry her. Hooray! Cayenne took 4 months. Finally. It was tough for her and me. Guess more tough for her as she has been with me (ALWAYS) but since December 2010, she has to go to CC and full day. Whenever I think of it, my heart still aches... Tough for me as in I gotta to carry her all the way to CC while pushing Cayden in the pram. When I told my friends, all asked me how could that be?! How did I do it?! It can be done. When you are in my shoes, you sure can do it as well...

Always says don't like School, Teachers, Friends... Every morning and night sure asks me if it is holiday. Cos I tell her Monday till Friday are SCHOOL DAYS. As long as Ah Yi, Daddy works, means that it is a School Day. Saturday and Sunday are holidays. So my little Cayenne is hoping every day is a holiday. Haha... I can see her disappointed expression when I tell her that for example today is not a holiday. Have to go to School.

Initial months were tough for me as I was undergoing some stressful moments... Not easy... At times I wanted to give up. Instead of her crying, being angry and cranky, I rather my girl to be happy cheerful girl. But then I know I could not give up halfway... Sigh...

So finally. Bye Bye, Mummy! This is what Cayenne tells me every morning when she goes into the classroom. ;)

Happy that she is happy and cheerful now. Me? Definitely happy! As long as my Cayenne is happy! ;)

Family Day, 20th March 2011, Sunday

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ECP, 20th March 2011, Sunday

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Shopping, 19th March 2011, Saturday

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Dennis was supposed to fly again on 19th March, but postponed his work trip to Monday instead. LUCKY!!! So at least weekend, the Chuas were together! Now weekends are very very precious to us!

Getting ready to go out!

Went to Takashimaya to shop. Bought a pair of shoes for Cayenne. Just a short shopping trip before we headed home for nap.

Dinner as usual @ Airport again. Haha... Dennis jokingly told me if only our flat was still @ Simei, it was so NEAR to Airport! Haha...

I think Airport is a good place for the kids that why most of the times we are there. Double Cs love to run around, play swinging on the poles etc... They are always so happy there... ;)

Art Work ~ CNY 2011

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Shopping!

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Dennis rushed back on Friday night, reached SG around midnight 2plus am! Reason being he wanted to spend his weekend with his family! I was very very happy and touched. Though worried about his safety while he was driving all the way from KL to SG...

Today he has to rush back to KL again. He left home around 4plus am... Hope my Dear has enough rest.

Saturday morning we went to West Coast Park for McDonalds breakfast. Walked the park, let Double Cs get some sunshine & sweat it out. We went back home around 2plus. Double Cs napped till 6pm & then off we went to airport again! Haha... Wanted to have our favourite sushi but too long queue. So in the end, had western food. Sms-ed Vicky upon reach, was trying my luck to see if she, Vivien & Jeff were @ airport anot... YES! But they left when we reached. Too late... Haha...

Anyway, back to our western food dinner. Cayenne had just one or two tiny mouthful of fries and then she vomitted!!! On her clothes! Quickly brought her to wash up and change... Probably she had almost one packed of chocolate fresh milk in the afternoon while we were driving back home. & then I prepared milk again for her to drink before her nap. ;p

We stayed @ airport quite long this time round. Went home around 9plus. Long pass their sleeping time. But it was weekend! So nevermind! Plus Daddy specially rushed back for us, we must make full use of the time! Hee... Cayenne wanted milk during our ride back, but I was afraid that she might vomit again so I told her to wait awhile... Lucky we sang songs, played games so she was distracted... As for my Cayden boy, he was already in his "zoombie" state. Haha... "Steam" expression... Almost dozing off... We distracted him but he laughed unwillingly. Haha...

Finally home and quickly settled Double Cs... & Cayenne vomitted again before she slept... Gosh...

Sunday Double Cs woke up early and "forced" me to wake up as well. Quickly did some housework before we left for our breakfast @ Jurong East... After that we went to IMM. And GUESS WHAT. We stayed from 11am till 7plus pm!!! 1st time so long in one shopping area! I told Dennis that normally we "touch and go" @ IMM, meaning we went there for dinner, shop abit then went home. But this time, super long! Told him jokingly that we probably can omit IMM for 1 year! Haha...

Felt very satisfied that Double Cs could nap fully 2 hours or plus in the pram. They didn't nap @ the same time. Took turns. Haha... So Dennis and I could finally did our shopping in peace. While one was napping, we handled only the other one. Haha...

P.S. I met Shane @ IMM! Haha... So coincident! We chatted awhile before we parted...

The Chuas' Updates

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Mr. Chua has been busy that he is hardly @ home. So whenever he's back, we are always packed with programmes or errands to be done. Just last Saturday, we met up with my cousins Vicky, Vivien and her husband, Jeff for a dessert gathering.

Vivien bought some PJs for Double Cs. Thanks to Double Cs, Mummy also got a present from Vivien! Hee... Thanks dear for the lovely bag! I love it! ;)

We had a short yet enjoyable time. I hope Double Vs and Jeff think likewise! Haha...

Vicky, guess what, Double Cs napped the moment we drove back home. They napped from 4pm (was it this time that we parted?) from 7pm! Too shacked! Haha... Dennis was relaxing after reached home while his poor wife "slogged" till 7pm. Was thinking to take some rest @ 7pm before Double Cs woke up. But too bad, when it was time for me to relax, they woke up! So prepared milk for them and headed for late dinner after that. Haha...

Back to the Chuas' Updates...

Nothing much on Mr. Chua except BUSY, NOT IN SG etc... Haha...

Mrs. Chua so far can still cope without any external help. (I hope can sustain LONG...) & to tell all friends and cousins who "dote" on me... I'm HAPPY! Though really get busy, sweaty, smelly, hardly has time to rest. But really, I'M MUCH MUCH HAPPIER! So far I didn't regret my decision to send off the helper.

If in the future, I can't manage. I'll engage back again. So now my feelings are "At least I try out!" ;)

Miss Chua has been getting better in school. She learns alot and sings alot!

Master Chua is talking though still don't quite get what he is talking. Haha... He can pronounce quite a number of words. He can self feed too! And as usual, he still bullies his sister! Always makes his sister cry.

Whenever he does something "wrong", he will quickly use his 2 hands to cover his eyes when he sees his Daddy or Mummy. Very funny scene.

Now the Chuas are busy but I'm sure we are happier.

P/S.

I MUST THANK my DEAR Hubby for supporting my decision and standing by my decision. Dennis really helps out alot before, during, after. That is before we has helper, during helper time, and after sending away the helper. So far, IMO, we do not have to struggle much after "helperless". It is still very much the same. Guess Dennis and I really hands on alot during helpertime. So even without one now, life is still the same but one thing for sure, we are happier. No strangers in our Home Sweet Home! ;)

Darling Cayenne

2011-03-07T23:36:00.000+08:00

Trying out the raincoat bought by my friend, Vivian. Thanks dear! This little Missy Chua loves it! ;)

PlayTime

2011-03-07T23:33:00.002+08:00

Finally Double Cs got the time to play! Jann was helping me to entertain them while I finished up the last chores of the day. ;)

So happy to see my Darlings having a great time together!

BD present from Jann 阿姨

2011-03-07T23:30:00.002+08:00

Cayenne looked so excited when she saw this present!

Outing with Jann 阿姨

2011-03-07T23:17:00.007+08:00

Jann brought Cayenne to her friend's children's BD party. I was most glad to let Cayenne follow Jann! Haha... So that at least I need to "tackle" Terror Small C only. ;p

We had McDonalds breakfast before Jann & Cayenne went off in cab. Initially we were worried that Cayenne might look for me during the party. But we still decided to give it a try since it was only a two hour party.

@ the BD party location (I forgotten the name)

Pictures shown could tell that Cayenne didn't miss her Mummy at all! Haha... Jann told me that she didn't want to go home, still want to go "gai gai". Haha...

Mummy's Thoughts - Part 20

2011-02-23T22:52:00.002+08:00

Current Mood : SAD

The saddest part in life is being wrongly accused or judged by your own family, I think. Sigh...

Home alone with Double Cs

2011-02-17T22:47:00.002+08:00

Dennis just flew off again. Probably for 1 week. Tonight is my 2nd night home alone with my Double Cs. For the past few nights, Cayden did make some noise due to heavy wet diaper, Cayenne was more funny, she dreamt about her little brother. In her dreams, I think Cayden was "bullying" toy or snatching her toy or pillow, so she shouted out "Didi, you go there!"

As I mentioned the past few nights, I was sleeping with Double Cs on mattresses. Boy, I love to sleep with them! Each @ my side. Feel so contented! Tried not to disturb Dennis's sleep, so if need to, I handle both myself. Hope I can do so everyday and night.

Like just now, prepared milk for Double Cs and slept with them. Cayenne is much easier, she sleeps fast. Cayden probably trying to find his comfort posture or trying to sleep on his own. He was used to carry pat sleep, only lately we let him sleep on his own. Well, I can say that my boy is doing a good job! So far can sleep on his own quite fast. ;) But one thing, he moves ALOT. Turns here and there. And I have to "catch" him before he knocks on the floor. So you can imagine I hardly sleep during the night. But last night, I was too tired I guess. I didn't manage to catch him from knocking onto the floor. So "BANG!" sound was heard. I quickly jumped up and carried him. He cried abit but back to his dreamland again fast. Lucky.

So far I still can't be like other capable Mummies who can wake up early. I wake up around same time with my Double Cs or sometimes half an hour earlier. Will try to wake up early so that can finish some chores and I will have more time to play with/entertain Cayden. This boy doesn't like TV, so I cannot use TV to attract his attention. He will be busy exploring things that he isn't supposed to touch... Just yesterday while I was washing some dishes up, I looked up to the dining area. GUESS WHAT MY BOY WAS DOING... He was standing in his pram!!! I daren't shout across to him, fearing he might get a fright and fell down. So I walked towards him and carried him down and spanked his legs. Hee... This Cayden is always up to some mischief when he is quiet. So I always on my guard or lookout when I'm busy with some stuff...

So far, managed to do housework, prepare meals and read to him. Feel quite satisfied... Hope I can continue this way... ;)

Cayenne turns 3!

2011-02-17T22:35:00.006+08:00

So fast my Darling turns 3! How time flies!

Present from Mummy May. Thanks May! ;)

My 2 Precious Darlings!

I love the way Double Cs hug each other... ;)

Complimentary Ice Cream from Swensens! (I BROUGHT along Cayenne's BC! Haha...)

Trying to blow the candle

Birthday Celebration @ CC, 15th February 2011, Tuesday

2011-02-17T22:29:00.004+08:00

I manage to survive...

2011-02-14T23:21:00.002+08:00

My 1st Day without Dennis around and of cos without any helper! Dennis is on a 2D1N business trip. Will be back tomorrow evening... & I'm "maidless". Hope I can survive through everyday and night!

My 1st concern is raining when time to send & fetch Cayenne to and from School. From today onwards, I bring Cayden along in his pram. I push the pram while carrying Cayenne in my arms.

2nd concern is fall sick.

3rd concern is sleeping time. But judging these few nights, Cayenne will sleep after finishing her milk. So not much of a concern for me now. Only need to settle Cayden.

So hopefully I can manage...

Back to today. Sent Cayenne to School and went over to my Dad's place for a short while. Went back home around 10plus, hang the clothes, vacuumed and mopped the floors, prepared lunch for Cayden. Wash up the dishes and prepare milk for Cayden before his nap time. Pat him sleep. Finally settle down by 2pm. Quickly took my bath, bring clothes in to fold, clean pram, wash Double Cs' shoes, slippers etc. Prepared dinner early for Double Cs. Had bread for lunch @ 3plus.

Cayden woke up @ 4pm. Quickly changed diaper and fed some bread and water. Went to fetch Cayenne and brought Double Cs to library. Reached home around 6pm, bathed Double Cs TOGETHER. Lately I have been doing this. Save time! Haha... Warmed up their dinner and quickly took a bath. Fed Cayden dinner while Cayenne ate her dinner all by herself. Entertained them with cartoons (only Cayenne is interested, Cayden simply no interest!), read book to him instead. In between of cos got some scoldings. This Cayden likes to "bully" his sister, snatch her pillow, sat on her legs etc. Then got scolding from his Mummy. Always like to go to the kitchen to open the drawers, cabinet doors, touch this and that till I flare up. This boy really "hands itchy"!

By 8pm, changed and refreshed them to get ready for milk and bed. Cayenne slept immediately after milk while Cayden tossed here and there for at least half an hour on the mattress till I GAVE UP. I stood up and patted him sleep. This way FASTER. Haha... So by 9pm he slept. I quickly washed up their clothes, door mats. Did some tidy up before I had my dinner @ 9plus. Wow... Think this way, I sure get fat in no time!

Quickly upload photos in my blog. Been busy and hardly have time to update my blog. Even have time now, I rather watch tv to relax. But of cos, I hope I can maintain the up-to-dates developments in my blog.

Oh, BTW, lately I begin to think about the aunties (be it I know them or strangers). They mentioned before #1 is girl is better when they asked me or saw my #1 is a girl when Cayenne was still a newborn. I always think they said that to make me feel better. BUT now I think I know the reason on the #1 being a girl is better.

Judging my situation now, I'm really grateful and glad my #1 is Cayenne, not Cayden! Cos Cayenne helps me alot when I'm busy or when I need her to take care of Cayden. IF my #1 is Cayden, think I have to take care of BOTH at all times! Haha...

Hope tomorrow is better for me again! ;)

Cheerful Cayden Boy!

2011-02-14T23:20:00.000+08:00

It's MINE & Darling Cayenne's Birthdays!!! Lunar Birthday

2011-02-14T23:15:00.004+08:00

It's Everyone's Birthday! Happy Birthday, Everyone!

2011-02-14T23:06:00.005+08:00

Family had dinner @ my house. Had fun together as a family. Though messy and afterwards gotta to clean up, I think it is worth the mess. We should treasure our time together as a family.

Daddy-Daughter-Son Bonding Time!

2011-02-14T23:04:00.000+08:00

CNY 2011 Photos - 2nd Day & 3rd Day

2011-02-14T22:41:00.012+08:00

Went to stay @ Lotus Desaru again. Initially wanted to book a 2 bedroom suite but none available so in the end booked a 1 bedroom suite. When we opened the door, Dennis and I were like ... OMG! You know why? The staircase of cos! We would be busy following Double Cs up and down the stairs! Could you imagine how tiring it was going to be?!! Of cos Double Cs treated the staircase like playground. Cayenne even named the resort room as the "Staircase house"! Haha...

Afraid of the fake crocodile! Haha...

Ostrich Egg! Super big!

Cayenne is brave Darling! She wanted to touch the ostrich! Mummy was afraid!

Sleeping Chicken or Bird (Can't remember)

CNY 2011 Photos - 1st Day

2011-02-14T22:39:00.001+08:00

CNY 2011 Photos - CNY Eve

2011-02-14T22:35:00.005+08:00

Happy Lunar New Year 2011!!!

2011-02-10T13:59:00.002+08:00

Happy New Year to ALL! Wish All good HEALTH & LUCK in the Rabbit Year! ;)

Been so busy. Guess will be more busy after tomorrow... Shall inform later...

Update on the Chuas... Dennis was finally back (Oops! I couldn't even remember when he was back! So many things on my mind! Anyway, really happy that he was back before CNY and able to help me!) Sometimes I feel apologetic that he has to help out in the taking care of Double Cs while I do some chores. & the BEST part is I have a helper. But this helper cannot help out much...

We did another OFFICIALLY MOVE IN on 29th January 2011. Haha... Told Dennis jokingly how come we did our move in more than 1 time?! Haha... The Chua Family stayed for the night @ our new house and after that we stayed @ my Dad's place for the next few nights due to raining. Haha...

Did a few last minute shopping for the CNY eve's and 1st day's dinners. Many people @ many places! So crowded!

My Dad, Brother's family, Jann's family came over for dinner on the eve while my MIL and BILs' family came over on the 1st day. Had an enjoyable dinner though ate little. Busy but happy!

2nd Day we went to Desaru and stayed @ Lotus Desaru again. This time my Dad didn't join us. We went with Jann's family. Though just a night stay, we had a great time as well. We even went to visit Jann's friend Chris @ her hometown. Her home is BIG! On the 3rd day, before we set off to Singapore, we went to Chris's home again to borrow her power point! Haha... Yes! You heard me right! Cos my Cayden was on nebulizer again while Cayenne was on the chamber puff. So need to neb Cayden before we set off if not, would exceed the time. Hee...

We parted with Jann's family, reached SG ard 7plus in the evening. Shacked.

On the 4th day, we went to visit my Grandmother & Fifth Uncle's family. Headed home for the kids to nap before going to my Dad's place for dinner...

Been very fruitful though tired holidays. After that, Monday arrived and back to work again... Haha...

Well, talking about more busy after tomorrow... Well, well, well, tomorrow going to send my helper back! So happy! Though I do feel abit scare to manage all by myself. Daytime I'm not so worried as Cayenne is in CC. I worry about their night time sleeping. If Dennis is outstation, I wonder if I can manage both anot...

My Dad & Jann comment that I sure cannot make it which make me feel sad... I know they worry about me, worry I cannot handle Double Cs without losing my cool etc... But since it is my decision, I do wish to get some mental support instead of giving comments that I sure cannot make it. Sigh... Even Dennis worries! Sigh...

I told my Dad, Dennis & Jann. Let me try out 1st. If I really fail, then I will engage a helper again. No harm trying out right? If I never try, I will never know if I can or cannot right? ... ... ...

"Move In" Ceremony

2011-01-23T16:29:00.002+08:00

Finally with my Dad's help, I managed to do the simple "Move In" Ceremony this afternoon.

So for the coming week, I will be super busy again to do the cleaning and washing! Not much time left before CNY is coming!

I need mental support! Please, Double Cs, be co-operative. Mummy is doing everything by myself from A to Z... I need you darlings to be good children and obedient! Let Mummy finishes all the chores and work that need to be done!

Pineapple Tarts

2011-01-19T16:00:00.002+08:00

Helping to separate the egg yolk and white

Yummy!

Jann decided to test bake pineapple tarts on Sunday, 16th January 2011. We have always wanted to bake tarts ourselves as we love homebake tarts especially my Grandmother's secret receipe! But eversince my grandmother aged and my Mother not around, we never bake tarts again...

We decided to try and Jann search for the receipe online and tried. AND... ... .... IT WAS A SUCESS!!! ;)

MIA again!

2011-01-19T15:48:00.003+08:00

The Chuas been MIA for quite some time! ;p

1st of all, Mr. Chua is often not in SG. I can declare that he is almost 80% not in SG!

2nd, Mrs. Chua has been super busy with the cleaning up of their home. YES! I'm still cleaning the house! Don't know why so long still not yet complete AND CNY is coming soon! Stress! As Double Cs were unwell, I gotta to take care of them myself almost day and midnite. Plus having some stupid issues with my helper. Think having a helper at home doesn't help to relieve my burden at all, I might as well do without one!

3rd, Miss Chua isn't doing well in CC... ;( She has been so moody and unhappy whenever she needs to go to School. Keeps telling me that she doesn't want to go to School... I told her ONLY holidays need not go School. Guess what my Miss Chua tell me. She says "No holidays, I also don't want go School."

I tried soft approach, sometimes she listens but sometimes she doesn't. I really don't know what to do... So at certain times, I use the hard approach. Sigh... Since 1st January 2011 till now, she has been crying when we reach the School. I REALLY WANT TO GIVE UP. But can I?!

4th, Mr. Young Chua recovered from his flu and cough. Lucky. Last few weeks wasn't good due to sickness PLUS the hateful teething! His 4 molars come at the SAME time and made him super discomfort. Fever on and off for almost 1 week! So in the end, put on antibiotics again! But lucky recovered after that...

What a start for the Chuas! Hope things will turn smoothly for us!