We dropped by Chemist before we head to the Supermarket today. Jens wanted to sit on the waiting chair there. I went to look for the lotion that I want to buy. When I came back, Jens was clutching a couple of catalogue in his armpit. It's like his portfolio. He's acting like an adult. Really cute.At the Supermarket, he wanted to choose the grapes and water melon himself. Imagine how many do I have to pick before I got the right one. There's a little toy section at the supermarket that we always check out - it's next to nappies (sorry copper...
24 October 2009
All Natural
I thought I have found the right lotion for me and Jens. I've been swapping brands since I came here - what with the changing weather, my skin can't cope. I've been using the Vaseline and Jens, Johnson Natural. It's quite good but only works for a couple of hours. Plus, my lotion doesn't really moisturise the creases on my sole. You would say, I should use a proper foot lotion. I do. It's just that foot lotion are very sticky - makes me feel...
New Word:Special
Jens is really quick on the uptake and learning new words. He's english is so colourful now. This morning he was talking about lollies (Mum is a bad influence, buying lollies). Jens: My lolly is special, for me (tapping his chest with his hand). Then, when we were at his swimming lesson, I need to bribe him inorder he'll behave. He's too handful for me especially when in the water. He told me, I should give him a special price. Today, is the first day for me to hear the word special. *****It's All About What's In Down Under | Permanence...
23 October 2009
Some Hit Home
...especially the last part - not the vices of course, unless it is in live chat, I'd admit I've been hooked when Mcj and I were living apart. You Are Traditional and DependableYou view the world with childlike wonder. You are very inquisitive. You can help but spy, investigate, and ask questions.You are a natural communicator and facilitator of harmony. You value peace above everything else.You're high strung and have a bit of an addictive personality....
Product Recall
..for dummies or pacifier.Recently, there are 14 brands of dummies that were recalled by one of the states here. The safely shields of some of the dummies are not big enough to prevent it from lodging into babies' throat. Some has too small ventilation holes that may block the airways of the baby. Some did not have secure teats or rings.The recalled dummies are:- Crib Mates 2 Pack Pacifier- Soother Baby Pacifiers- AQIN Potato Dummy.- Toys Dummy- Apple Baby New Series of Infant Necessities Baby Dummy- Smile Bear 3 Piece Nipples Soother and Chain...
20 October 2009
Snippets and One Liners
Here are some snippets of conversations with Jens or his one liners. Striking a conversation.What you doing, Mum? Washing the dishes. What you doing, Mum? Talking to you. What you doing, Mum? We then talk of many things.. Finish your breakfast.I’ve had enough. I’m finished.What do you want for dinner?No veggies.No pat bottom. (when Mcj is trying to put him to sleep.)Do you want baby sister?No. I want baby cakes.Where does Mummy work?In the train.Where did you leave your shoes?Burpengary. (our suburb)Let’s brush your peggies (while I’m...
19 October 2009
Jens' Favourite Food
You Are Milk ChocolateA total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds.You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life.Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.What Kind of Chocolate Are You?Blogthings: A Fine Line Between Insight and StupidityI know it's not good for him but a treat every now and then won't hurt, would it? *****It's All About What's...
Having Fun
I’m starting to be like a blue-fly on weekends. I’m not saying that I wasn’t busy before. It’s just that we have added a routine of Jens’ swimming lesson on Saturdays. It’s not for how to burn fat for him - yeah, he’s bulky but he’s cute. Kids need to have a bit of fat as a buffer for when they get sick. My friend said, he’s too young to have a swimming lesson. It’s not that we want him to be an athlete. It just might save his life in the future. Living in the sunshine state means always at the beach or at the pool during warmer days. ...
Biggest Disaster So Far
Two weekends ago, we had the biggest disaster concerning Jens since he was born.He got into one of the cupboards where his Nans kept her daily medication for blood pressure and blood thinning. The container wasn’t childproof and the colour is pink which makes it more attractive to him. He might have thought, they were lollies. I found him shaking the bottle and the tablets all over the floor. He had some residue on his mouth and smeared some on his face.I panicked and screamed. I washed his mouth right away. We called the Poison Information...
05 October 2009
Back on the Pool
I'm really gladthis weekend that Jens is back on the pool again after the disaster he had three weeks ago.We enrolled him on a swimming lesson and the first time was just a "crying" lesson. He cried the whole time, not wanting to go away from me. There was so much drama. My heart breaks.We decided last weekend to postpone it as we don't want to waste anymore money. We thought that getting to the pool without pressure might help him overcome his trauma and it did. He likes it better. He'll have another lesson next weekend - getting ready for...
01 October 2009
Product Recall
RETAILER Big W has recalled urgently 27 styles of boys' and girls' sleepwear incorrectly labelled as having a low fire danger. Fabric tests showed the styles, from the Pink Sugar and Bed Bugs Girls Single Nighties range and the Selected Sleepwear Nite Club Boys Nightwear range, failed flammability standards. The clothes were found to ignite and burn more quickly than allowed under the "low fire danger" tag.Parents are urged to check their children's sleepwear, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said.Big W is offering a full refund...
10 Things To Do Before Ten
Thought of sharing these tips:1. Reading & Writing Intensive Phonics; Copywork; start English Language Notebook 2. Oral Narration Daily 3. Memorization Bible; poetry; passages of literature; Greek and/or Hebrew alphabet 4. Hearing & Listening Read aloud 2 hours per day from a variety of fiction and nonfiction; start History Notebook; timeline 5. Family Worship Family Bible study morning and evening using grammar level questions 6. Arts & Crafts Provide the time, space, and materials; develop creativity 7. Field Trips & Library...
