JM is coming home today. Though I don't know what time he will arrive but I am glad that he is back. Had been a rough and tense week for me. Having gotten too used to driving around and suddenly no car, everything gone haywired due to transport issue.
Luckily today Owein is going on an excursion. Long day for him. I do not need to go pick him till 2:45pm hence I got a bit of time to relax and only need to concentrate on Oswald's activity. Being a Thursday today, got to bring Oswald to school earlier for his remedial and send lunch down for him.
Went to pick Owein up after Odin woke from his nap. It was a hot afternoon. I was melting in the heat on my way to school. I thought I could take some rest after we got home before we get busy again to bring the boys for their music class. But I guess I was wrong. I received a call from Oswald's teacher just moments after I got home with Owein. I was told that Oswald fell and was in great pain. I rush out immediately with my FIL to check out the situation.
As I walked to school, I'd prayed hard that it would not be a fracture. Hoping that if was just a deep scratch etc. We meet his teacher at the office and were brought to the sick bay to get Oswald. Poor boy was crying so hard while holding his hand. I went to calm him and took a look at his hand and knew immediately what I hope not to happen had happened.
We brought Oswald home after calming him down, got him changed and we headed down to KKH to get his arm checked. This time Odin get to tag along cos he got to follow his milk source. Just as we were leaving, got a message from JM that he is nearing Singapore. Thank god for his timely arrival. As least another person to depend on or to seek advise.
Zhenyang and Perle had dropped by to provide support. They arrived shortly after we reached. While waiting for X-ray result and a doctor to see us, Zhenyang had explained the possible outcomes to Oswald. Glad that he was around to help explain situation which I believe had help to calm Oswald down a little.
Odin had also been a very cooperative baby. He fell asleep while we were in the cab and continue to nap awhile longer after we arrived. He woke up just when the doctor called for Oswald. Handed him over to my FIL and went into the doctor's room with Oswald. X-ray result had shown that his fracture had affect both the XXX and YYY. A cast would be required to facilitate healing.
Zhenyang and Perle gave us a ride back after everything is done. We reached home by around 6:30pm. Thank god for them. The queue at the taxi stand at KKH was terrible. Don't think we would make it home that soon if not for them. JM came home shortly after that. I am really relief that he is home finally. I am totally drained physically and mentally due to all these happenings in the past few days.
How can that many things all happen at then same time? From the accident on Sunday to the mishap that Oswald had ... All within the same week. Don't know what to say. All I wish now is for Oswald to recover quickly, get my car back soon and revert back to my peaceful lifestyle. Too much things for me to absorb this week. Need a break. Need to recharge!!!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Bento #33 - Cats n Fish
Today Owein is going for an excursion and he will be away till 2:45pm. Not sure if he like the lunch served in school hence I'd decided to pack a snack box for him just in case.
Had wanted to let Owein try the fish shaped cake that I have bought recently. A Korean snack which I had spotted at CHEERS. Chewy and soft with chocolate fillings. YUMZ :) Made cats using Kueh Bulu to match the fish.
Had wanted to let Owein try the fish shaped cake that I have bought recently. A Korean snack which I had spotted at CHEERS. Chewy and soft with chocolate fillings. YUMZ :) Made cats using Kueh Bulu to match the fish.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Bento #32 - Row Row Row Your Boat ...
Row Row Row Your Boat
Gently Down The Stream ...
BUT ... watch out for the crocodiles and look out for the jungle animals that are hiding.
Had not have much inspiration this week. Making use of picks to help brighten up the box and to give it a theme.
Hubby is out of town + I've got no car to use. Had been a physically draining week for me. Though it is only mid week, I am tired out already. Looking forward to tomorrow for hubby's return.
Gently Down The Stream ...
BUT ... watch out for the crocodiles and look out for the jungle animals that are hiding.
Had not have much inspiration this week. Making use of picks to help brighten up the box and to give it a theme.
Hubby is out of town + I've got no car to use. Had been a physically draining week for me. Though it is only mid week, I am tired out already. Looking forward to tomorrow for hubby's return.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Gone Sailing - Day 3
Seems like I am able to blog more often when hubby is not in town hahaha. I guess mainly is due to the fact that I got no time to sit by the computer in the day. And when I am free enough to do so, hubby will be using it all the way till bedtime. Oh well ... lesser complains from me I guess =)
Day 2 of bring Owein to school by bus, walking to the market from school and walking back home from market then once again walk all the way to school to pick up Owein and end our journey with a bus ride. Been using lots of leg power ... not sure how long I can keep up with it. Gotten too used to driving here and there. Now without a car, kinda feel a little handicap. Now, I only hope the repairs would go on smoothly and I can get the car back earlier than expected.
Just finish preparing the boys' bento for Bento Wednesday. Got to wake up earlier than usual to complete the final touches for Owein's box. Time to hit the pillows and brace myself for more walking exercise!!!
Good Night =)
Day 2 of bring Owein to school by bus, walking to the market from school and walking back home from market then once again walk all the way to school to pick up Owein and end our journey with a bus ride. Been using lots of leg power ... not sure how long I can keep up with it. Gotten too used to driving here and there. Now without a car, kinda feel a little handicap. Now, I only hope the repairs would go on smoothly and I can get the car back earlier than expected.
Just finish preparing the boys' bento for Bento Wednesday. Got to wake up earlier than usual to complete the final touches for Owein's box. Time to hit the pillows and brace myself for more walking exercise!!!
Good Night =)
Monday, July 23, 2012
Exploring Rafferty's Garden Baby Food
Came across this new brand (Rafferty's Garden) while I was browsing through the baby food section in NTUC in search for other types of convininent food for Odin.
What attracted me to it??
Its convenient and colorful packaging caught my eye and their claim of using only the fruit/vegetable stated (+ nothing else). Also, it is on promotion!!! Though it is still more pricey than the other brands, I had still decided to give it a try.
Never regretted paying more for the product. Odin love it and he had since explored a few flavors. Flavors that he did not reject are ...
I had planned to continue to search for new flavors for Odin to try. This is really convininent especially you need to feed baby on the go.
What attracted me to it??
Its convenient and colorful packaging caught my eye and their claim of using only the fruit/vegetable stated (+ nothing else). Also, it is on promotion!!! Though it is still more pricey than the other brands, I had still decided to give it a try.
Never regretted paying more for the product. Odin love it and he had since explored a few flavors. Flavors that he did not reject are ...
I had planned to continue to search for new flavors for Odin to try. This is really convininent especially you need to feed baby on the go.
Gone Sailing - Day 2
Mondays = Monday Blues = Hectic schedule ahead till car is ready.
Never like Mondays and now making it worse, I've got no car to use and hubby not in town and I had not heard from him since we part at the accident scene yesterday. Oh well, whatever it is, daily life still continues.
Got to head out 20 minutes earlier than usual from today onward to send Owein to school. Guess who is the happy one ... Owein of course because he gets to take the bus to school. I really got to pray hard for good weather this period of time.
Dropped Owein off at school, I headed off to the market (on foot) to do my daily marketing. Walked all the way home and managed to get back in time to see to Odin's bath and breakfast.
The car workshop people dropped by in the afternoon to get me sign some document. After a short conversation, I was told my car probably got to be down for about 14 days. Yes ... 14 days ... which will equate to about 2.5 weeks. I wander if I can maintain the current schedule for that long. We shall see ...
Finally got news from JM at 10:30pm. So glad to hear from him. Glad to know that he is alright and had gotten him to fill me with the missing bits and pieces. Like me, he also had some stiffness around neck and shoulder area but other than that he is alright. Can't wait to see him on Thursday. 3 more days to go!!!
Never like Mondays and now making it worse, I've got no car to use and hubby not in town and I had not heard from him since we part at the accident scene yesterday. Oh well, whatever it is, daily life still continues.
Got to head out 20 minutes earlier than usual from today onward to send Owein to school. Guess who is the happy one ... Owein of course because he gets to take the bus to school. I really got to pray hard for good weather this period of time.
Dropped Owein off at school, I headed off to the market (on foot) to do my daily marketing. Walked all the way home and managed to get back in time to see to Odin's bath and breakfast.
The car workshop people dropped by in the afternoon to get me sign some document. After a short conversation, I was told my car probably got to be down for about 14 days. Yes ... 14 days ... which will equate to about 2.5 weeks. I wander if I can maintain the current schedule for that long. We shall see ...
Finally got news from JM at 10:30pm. So glad to hear from him. Glad to know that he is alright and had gotten him to fill me with the missing bits and pieces. Like me, he also had some stiffness around neck and shoulder area but other than that he is alright. Can't wait to see him on Thursday. 3 more days to go!!!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Gone Sailing - Day 1
I had almost freaked out when the car ahead of us brakes and in order not to slam into the car ahead, JM swirl to the left. But still he did not manage to avoid contact with the car ahead and to make matter worse, we got hit at the back too. Every thing happened so fast and I got a baby in shock and is crying. All I could think of is to calm the baby down 1st.
We were travelling along PIE toward Changi heading to Changi Naval Base. JM had to sail out for exercise and we are dropping him off there because his car is at the spray paint shop.
The last I had such great impact in an accident happened probably 10 years back. Never thought I would experience it ever again though this time was much lesser compared to back then but impact was great enough. My heart was still pumping hard when JM pulled the car to the side. Other than me telling myself to calm Odin down, I cannot think of any thing else. KUDOs to JM who still can think logically to pull the car aside and get off to settle logistics. After Odin stop crying, the next time was to look for help because the car does not feel right when JM was driving it to the side. I worried that he cannot report to Changi in time.
Called Perle then as I remembered that she and ZY had plans to head to Thomson area. Pretty near to where the accident scene (Jln Eunos). Luckily they are in that area still and had came to our rescue. After they arrived, Odin and myself got into their car and ZY drop us all off at his friend's place which is just round the corner before heading out to help out JM. But JM managed to settle logistics and manage to get the workshop people to send him to Changi. I was a little disappointed that I did not manage to see him after matters are settled but I knew he was rushing for time hence just gave him a call to make sure that he was alright.
I do hope he is really ok. Muscles around my neck area started to ache a little. So I am pretty sure he is probably having some aches somewhere. Just hope it is nothing serious. As for Odin, poor little fellow, I am sure he was in shock back then. I am only worried he might be aching or in pain somewhere. Guess I will have to monitor him closely and go slow on him for at least a day or 2.
Traumatizing experience I say ... still can't get the scene off my mind. Just pray hard that everything will be settled smoothly and no hiccups.
We were travelling along PIE toward Changi heading to Changi Naval Base. JM had to sail out for exercise and we are dropping him off there because his car is at the spray paint shop.
The last I had such great impact in an accident happened probably 10 years back. Never thought I would experience it ever again though this time was much lesser compared to back then but impact was great enough. My heart was still pumping hard when JM pulled the car to the side. Other than me telling myself to calm Odin down, I cannot think of any thing else. KUDOs to JM who still can think logically to pull the car aside and get off to settle logistics. After Odin stop crying, the next time was to look for help because the car does not feel right when JM was driving it to the side. I worried that he cannot report to Changi in time.
Called Perle then as I remembered that she and ZY had plans to head to Thomson area. Pretty near to where the accident scene (Jln Eunos). Luckily they are in that area still and had came to our rescue. After they arrived, Odin and myself got into their car and ZY drop us all off at his friend's place which is just round the corner before heading out to help out JM. But JM managed to settle logistics and manage to get the workshop people to send him to Changi. I was a little disappointed that I did not manage to see him after matters are settled but I knew he was rushing for time hence just gave him a call to make sure that he was alright.
I do hope he is really ok. Muscles around my neck area started to ache a little. So I am pretty sure he is probably having some aches somewhere. Just hope it is nothing serious. As for Odin, poor little fellow, I am sure he was in shock back then. I am only worried he might be aching or in pain somewhere. Guess I will have to monitor him closely and go slow on him for at least a day or 2.
Traumatizing experience I say ... still can't get the scene off my mind. Just pray hard that everything will be settled smoothly and no hiccups.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Bento #31
Term 3, Week 4 already ... almost half way through the term. After so much 'activity' from last week, I am feeling kinda drained out but can't stop here got to continue to MOVE IT!!!!
16 Jul 2012
Monday blues ... just wanted to rest my mind over the weekend hence not much effort was put in to prepare today's snack box for Oswald.
I just took 2 store bought buns, place them in silicon cups and use picks to brighten it up.
Ahem ... pardon me for the wrong spelling. But I only kinda realized that my other 'M' was missing after I spell the word swim. I was running out of time and hence lazy to think of another word to change to. Close one eye and poked in the 'ing' and sent Oswald to school with the wrong spelling bento ... LOL!!!
18 Jul 2012
Finally found the motivation to get this mouse off my to-do list. Cute right?
The person I copied from made a mouse shaped sandwich. I copied the idea and use it as a decorative piece on my bread I prepared for the boys. Some how the mouse I prepared for Oswald has the 'sotong' look hahaha did not realized it till I had a closer look. Oh well ... they still look adorable don't they.
20 Jul 2012
Little CHICKS!!!
Wasted a few pieces of bread trying to make the perfect triangle shape using the onigiri rice mould. Luckily I did not have much during dinner hence all those failed pieces had gone in to my tummy as supper =P
Tried making apple bunnies for Oswald. It seems so easy when I saw the tutorial online. I got to try so hard to avoid damaging the skin. Maybe I should practice more to get it right.
16 Jul 2012
Monday blues ... just wanted to rest my mind over the weekend hence not much effort was put in to prepare today's snack box for Oswald.
I just took 2 store bought buns, place them in silicon cups and use picks to brighten it up.
Ahem ... pardon me for the wrong spelling. But I only kinda realized that my other 'M' was missing after I spell the word swim. I was running out of time and hence lazy to think of another word to change to. Close one eye and poked in the 'ing' and sent Oswald to school with the wrong spelling bento ... LOL!!!
18 Jul 2012
"小老鼠，上灯台，
偷吃油，下不来，
喵喵喵，猫来了，
叽里咕噜滚下来!"
Finally found the motivation to get this mouse off my to-do list. Cute right?
The person I copied from made a mouse shaped sandwich. I copied the idea and use it as a decorative piece on my bread I prepared for the boys. Some how the mouse I prepared for Oswald has the 'sotong' look hahaha did not realized it till I had a closer look. Oh well ... they still look adorable don't they.
20 Jul 2012
Little CHICKS!!!
Wasted a few pieces of bread trying to make the perfect triangle shape using the onigiri rice mould. Luckily I did not have much during dinner hence all those failed pieces had gone in to my tummy as supper =P
Tried making apple bunnies for Oswald. It seems so easy when I saw the tutorial online. I got to try so hard to avoid damaging the skin. Maybe I should practice more to get it right.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Bento #30 - Bento Overload!!!
This is the start of my bento overload weeks. From this week on, I've got extra days to prepare food - Mondays and Thursdays.
Oswald starting his swimming program as part of school curriculum on Monday and on Thursday, he got to head school earlier for his Chinese remedial class. This means, mummy got to prepare bentos for almost every single day of the week now except for Tuesdays ... OFF DAY ... hahaha
9 Jul 2012
Today is Oswald's birthday ... HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY my boy. Today is also the Oswald 1st swimming lesson at The Singapore Sports School. Because it is his birthday, I got 1 less bento to prepare.
Oswald's bento for recess today is replaced by donuts from JCo. Donuts. Mummy is giving everyone in Oswald's class a treat because it is his birthday!!!
I am all set and geared up to take pictures and help distribute donuts but and unexpected situation turned up and was left with no choice but to let teacher distribute the donuts and drop off the photo taking idea.
What's the unexpected situation???
Oswald dropped his underwear while dressing up after the swim and wet it. Not wanting him to feel uncomfortable, I got no choice but to rush home to get another one for him. Thank god we stay nearby. Phew ...
After donuts session in school, it is time to head back to put Odin to bed and to start preparing his on the go Monday dinner. Since it is his birthday, I'd decided to make something nice for him but brain cramp ... only came up with this after flipping through my bento books for idea.
11 Jul 2012
Managed to take a break yesterday as there are no activities on tuesdays and is a non bento day. Though not much work was needed to be done, I'd spent my free hours brainstorming for bento ideas for today's bento. Finally decided to do a bento lift from an idea which I spotted online awhile back.
猪兄弟一同上学去了. The original creator had used ham to make the pigs but I am not so comfortable with the idea. I recreated the pigs using bread. Luckily it turned out not too bad. Happy pigging my boys =D
12 Jul 2012
Starting this Thursday, Oswald have to go school earlier for Chinese remedial lessons. This means mummy got to bring lunch down to school for him. Not sure how much time my slow eater have left after class to eat, I decided to pack sandwiches for easy eating. Made ham and cheese sandwiches (Oswald's favorite) + Sausages n Dried Cherries. Let's blasts off to space with Anpanman :)
13 Jul 2012
Tick ... Tock ... Tick ... Tock ... RING ~~~ It's break/recess time!!!
A clock face is what the boys have today telling them what time is their break.
TGIF ... Totally drained out with this week's busy schedule. Time for mummy to take a break too. Recharge!!!
Oswald starting his swimming program as part of school curriculum on Monday and on Thursday, he got to head school earlier for his Chinese remedial class. This means, mummy got to prepare bentos for almost every single day of the week now except for Tuesdays ... OFF DAY ... hahaha
9 Jul 2012
Today is Oswald's birthday ... HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY my boy. Today is also the Oswald 1st swimming lesson at The Singapore Sports School. Because it is his birthday, I got 1 less bento to prepare.
Oswald's bento for recess today is replaced by donuts from JCo. Donuts. Mummy is giving everyone in Oswald's class a treat because it is his birthday!!!
I am all set and geared up to take pictures and help distribute donuts but and unexpected situation turned up and was left with no choice but to let teacher distribute the donuts and drop off the photo taking idea.
What's the unexpected situation???
Oswald dropped his underwear while dressing up after the swim and wet it. Not wanting him to feel uncomfortable, I got no choice but to rush home to get another one for him. Thank god we stay nearby. Phew ...
After donuts session in school, it is time to head back to put Odin to bed and to start preparing his on the go Monday dinner. Since it is his birthday, I'd decided to make something nice for him but brain cramp ... only came up with this after flipping through my bento books for idea.
11 Jul 2012
Managed to take a break yesterday as there are no activities on tuesdays and is a non bento day. Though not much work was needed to be done, I'd spent my free hours brainstorming for bento ideas for today's bento. Finally decided to do a bento lift from an idea which I spotted online awhile back.
猪兄弟一同上学去了. The original creator had used ham to make the pigs but I am not so comfortable with the idea. I recreated the pigs using bread. Luckily it turned out not too bad. Happy pigging my boys =D
12 Jul 2012
Starting this Thursday, Oswald have to go school earlier for Chinese remedial lessons. This means mummy got to bring lunch down to school for him. Not sure how much time my slow eater have left after class to eat, I decided to pack sandwiches for easy eating. Made ham and cheese sandwiches (Oswald's favorite) + Sausages n Dried Cherries. Let's blasts off to space with Anpanman :)
13 Jul 2012
Tick ... Tock ... Tick ... Tock ... RING ~~~ It's break/recess time!!!
A clock face is what the boys have today telling them what time is their break.
TGIF ... Totally drained out with this week's busy schedule. Time for mummy to take a break too. Recharge!!!
Friday, July 06, 2012
Bento #29
4 Jul 2012
Last night was really a chaotic night. Got to head out after dinner to get bread for breakfast and bento cause I totally forgotten about it in the day. Then I got a cranky baby who refuse to sleep. If baby no sleep, I cannot pack the boys bento.
In the end got to settle for a quick fix bento to accommodate my cranky baby.
Owein's box (left) - Dorayaki from Four Leaves Bakery ... his favorite. A happy/funny face for this cheeky boy.
Oswald's box (right) - Cranberry Cheese Bun from Four Leaves Bakery. Decided on a frustrated face because Oswald did not want to bring bento to school today because he wants to head to the library. Mummy said NO, and he just got to learn to manage his time. =p
6 Jul 2012
Can't can the round shape off my mind and naturally it had wandered off to make this pirate face which was stored in my To Do List for a long long time.
Ahoy Matey!!! Did a bad copy and not exactly very please with the result but passable lah cos boys can tell is pirate.
End of week 2 already. Got to start getting busy from next week on. More meals to plan for and more bentos to pack with Oswald starting swimming lesson on Mondays as part of school curriculum and his Chinese remedial on Thursdays.
Last night was really a chaotic night. Got to head out after dinner to get bread for breakfast and bento cause I totally forgotten about it in the day. Then I got a cranky baby who refuse to sleep. If baby no sleep, I cannot pack the boys bento.
In the end got to settle for a quick fix bento to accommodate my cranky baby.
Owein's box (left) - Dorayaki from Four Leaves Bakery ... his favorite. A happy/funny face for this cheeky boy.
Oswald's box (right) - Cranberry Cheese Bun from Four Leaves Bakery. Decided on a frustrated face because Oswald did not want to bring bento to school today because he wants to head to the library. Mummy said NO, and he just got to learn to manage his time. =p
6 Jul 2012
Can't can the round shape off my mind and naturally it had wandered off to make this pirate face which was stored in my To Do List for a long long time.
Ahoy Matey!!! Did a bad copy and not exactly very please with the result but passable lah cos boys can tell is pirate.
End of week 2 already. Got to start getting busy from next week on. More meals to plan for and more bentos to pack with Oswald starting swimming lesson on Mondays as part of school curriculum and his Chinese remedial on Thursdays.
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