Millidream II: 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: