Month: <span>December 2012</span>

Christmas Gifts: Now what?

We are so thankful for all the gifts we have! In the end, the kids were so excited about their gifts, whatever fancy idea I had to start gift opening tradition went down the drain. One thing for sure, the pink and purple quotient in my house has gone up considerably over the holidays. I…



Christmas Gifts: How to open them?

It’s Christmas Eve.  We have bought all the gifts, wrapped them, tagged them and given them out. We have received many gifts, and dutifully kept them under the tree. Now everyone’s waiting for Christmas Day. (We told the kids they can open it then, no need wait till Boxing Day!) When it’s Christmas Day, I’m…



Candlelight Service: How Great Thou Art

Christmas. Time to love & give. Time to celebrate the birth of Christ. Time to be the light of the world. We had our annual Candlelight Service in church last weekend. It was beautiful as we also celebrated God’s goodness, faithfulness and grace. Strangely the song I’m reminded of this season ain’t a Christmas carol,…



Happy Kids, Happy Parents

Ice cream. It appeals more on a rainy day. It appeals even more after a full and satisfying meal. We were at Bugis+ (previously known as Illuma) and GELATERIA ITALIA was shouting as us. And, it wasn’t just us who heard the voice! hahaha… So we had a dose (three doses to be exact) of…



Therapy 101-My Special Child

Sarah has a 9 year old boy who diagnosed with Dyspraxia. This is a neurological disorder beginning in childhood that can affect planning of movements and co-ordination as a result of brain messages not being accurately transmitted to the body. The journey of discovering why and how Sean is different was one filled with ups…



Anyone with kids who are careless, lazy & not paying attention?

When I was a kid, I remember when test papers were returned to us, I would get scolded for being “careless” and “lazy”. As my mum looked at the paper, it’s always a case of “why so forgetful?” “why didn’t you read the question carefully?” “did you pay attention?”. I would check with some of…



I Theatre: The Little Red Hen 2013

Do you know the story of The Little Red Hen? The reality-hits story of the little hen on a project with no one offering their help, and when success comes, an entire load of friends descends on her to claim credit and share the fruits. This familiar tale was made into a sold-out musical production…



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