Mid January Update

January and December are always such a contrast. I've got about 10 postings in Oct, due to activities after activities, during the festive seasons. When January comes, the normal schedules return. This is especially so for Lynn, for the school going kids.

This year, she started staying in school till 5 pm everyday, so that she gets to participate in the evening activities. Her class teacher for last year (Ms Rama) had repeatedly told us that Lynn missed out on the art and craft activities as she goes home at 3 or 4pm. This year (K1), there's much more activities scheduled for the evening time, so we decided to align her timing. There's some resistance from WK's mum, which was expected, but resolved..

A small "episod" happened last week. Lynn missed school on Monday due to stomachache. She didn't want to go to school on Tuesday morning. I was very angry. We agreed to let her go to school later, meaning WK's mum will bring her, so we left for work. When I reached office, WK's mum called me to say that Lynn refused to go to school. I called WK and he just said that he will take care of it. Later part of that day, I found out that WK actually got off his bus, went home, and took Lynn to school. I was happy and greatful that WK did that. It was a message to both kiddo and grandma, that school's compulsory. I'm really glad that WK sent that strong message.

Lynn also started 2 more weekend enrichment classes. So other than her Sunday ballet, now she has chinese speech and drama class and art class at 11am and 4pm at the ZhongXiang HuiGuan at TPY. So far, all 3 of us are very happy with the classes (Lynn enjoys both) and the arrangement (WK and I). By rotating to bring her for the classes, we get a lot of free time for ourselves on Sat. I'm also very happy that Lynn watches a lot less TV on Saturdays.

As for myself, the first half of Januray had been the typical January for me: SUPER SUper busy, due to year end closing. And, I flying to Germany tonight.. for a week.. Sigh.. what else can I say, I'm so tired..

2 pic of my birthday:
Lychee martini from my colleagues:

From January 2011

Fruit cake from WK:

From January 2011

Most of my friends, and my sister, know me well, for my BD wishes are: good health, wealth, and beauty.. 37 years old.. When can I retire???

Happy new year 2011

Happy new year.. 3rd of Jan now..

2010 had been a very busy year for me; I will remember this year for a long time to come..

2011 will be busy as well, at least for the first half of the year.

What did I achieve for 2010? Can't really name any. Set resolution for 2011? Not tody, not anytime soon..

There's a lot of changes/growth for Lynn in 2010. A lot that I should blog about, but did not. In summary, she's no longer a toddler, and has grown into a little children. She starts to ask "why". She can reason and "justify". There was this day, when she wanted me to grant her an overnight stay at nanny's, that she told me "I have a lot of things to tell aunty-mummy. She will not hear cleary over the phone...". She say things we least expect, like yesterday when we were approaching Faceshop, she said "I want to buy nail polish!!"

Here's a photo taken on the cruise ship using my handphone. When I show this photo to colleagues, their comments were "just like you!!":

From 游轮 2010 Dec

I kanna arrow to organise the department's CNY dinner!! With my busy schedule, I'm still wondering why I agreed to it.

Also, I am looking forward to renovating Lynn & my MIL's room in the 2nd half of the year, after my BIL move out. Really looking forward to this for a long time, finally done with the "eldest brother and sister's responsibility" of helping younger sibiling along. I know WK appreciates my "contribution". I hope the younger sibilings appreciate too.