Stacey's Snippets of Life

Too many on Going

2011-05-22T22:42:00.000+08:00

There has been so many things happen, good & bad.
But I believe things happen for a reason =)

My restaurant have finally open, being busy like crazy. Coz was trying to balance between work & personal life, tell you, its HARD! I still need to continue my work with my dad, so you can imagine how hard it is, I am holding 2 JOBS!

So with so many stress, my body collapse. I had ulcers all over my throat, the infection was so bad that I had fever for 2 weeks, so after the 1st week I admitted into hospital. Coz normal antibotics can't heal me, so I have to take double strong antibotics. Yes, my body got damaged even I have recovered. But I have taken too many drugs, so my body get very weak & tired easily!

I reckon I will need to take a few months to get back to my pink health. =(

One happy thing is hubby is finally transferred back to Singapore & we have plans for the 3rd bb! But I must make sure my body gets better before we start our bb plan. :)

Three things that make me SMILE today!

2011-03-04T23:02:00.000+08:00

I like this program that Class 95 is doing, name 3 things that makes them smile about for that day. Very inspire by it, going to start mine as well...

1)finally found the supplier that supplies everything I need, save my worries.

2)Got my eye brow done finally!

3)Finally found the pot which I wanted for the restaurant.

Actually one more, enjoying my mother's cook! Yummy!!

Moments

2011-02-21T00:10:00.000+08:00

Something beautiful to share:

When the sun shines at me, it is as if you are smiling at me.
When the rain drizzle over me, it is as if you are my raincoat protecting me.
When the dusk sets, you are there ready to Sayang me to bed.
When the dawn rises, i feel the joy of seeing you sleeping soundly by my side.
When I see you smile, it melt my heart.
When I see you in sorrow, it makes me wanting to protect you.
When I am with you, I cherish every moment I had with you.
When you are away, I can't stop my burning desire to get the next ticket out to see you.

Too many things with too little time

2011-02-17T00:46:00.000+08:00

I guess everyone has the same thought as me! There are tons of things waiting for me to do, but it's impossible to finish up within a day, coz I only have 2 hands & a brain. Sometimes I felt so bad that I neglected my kids, just to finish my things. I have also stop signing up any new hobbies.
Coz I really have too many things, scraping, golfing, still working for my dad, also preparing the new restaurant. But luckily I still have my biz partner to help me out the restaurant renovation & all the preparation. There is so much that we need to plan & ask, but thing good is we finally gotten our keys & also open up a company account. I think it's a good head start after all. I am also preparing my online blog shop, but as you can see, still not done yet, actually website already done, just that the content I have finished yet.
Need to complete everything one at a time, my golf lessons also completing soon, looking forward to get my handicap real soon! I think given me 36 hrs also not enough, coz I still need my 6 hrs of sleep.
Not just me, I signed up drama class for my kids as well... Haha.. That's why all my friends call me Super Mummy!
Maybe I am those kind that really can't sit still...

Ok time to sleep now...

Ok, time for me to go to sleep finally. Coz I felt bad

Gong Xi Fa Chai!!

2011-02-06T23:20:00.000+08:00

Stacey & Family wishes everyone Happy Rabbit Year!

My 2011 Resolution

2011-01-08T01:05:00.000+08:00

Oh man... Time flies... Another brand new year & challenges for me!! Lots of things I want to achieve this year:

1) Launching my online children clothing Line
2) Opening a Melacca celup restaurant
3) Launching my online spa store
4) Buy my dream house
5) Bring my little angels to Bali to enjoy the sun & sand
6) Enroll the angels to ballet class
7) Stay healthy & fit
8) No beef for me
9) learn Horse Riding
10) Get my golf handicap
11) Raise money & donate to charity
12) Spare more time to enjoy with my kids.

I believe there is more to add... Hahaha... Anyway... A great year for me!!

My Handmade Chanel Bag

2010-11-20T22:09:00.000+08:00

Went to a baking class today, conducted by Anna. Really enjoy her style of teaching, full of laughters.
There are a lot of reasons why I love about her class, 1) classes are small only 12 people, she can coach one by one we have any problems.2) she really considerate person, prepared honey tea for us & also cakes made by her during breaks.3) she really have hell lots of patient with us who is a first timer!
I made a Chanel bag, really not that easy. But I manage to make one! So proud of myself!!

Happy Birthday to my helper.. Marin

2010-11-09T22:54:00.001+08:00

Bought a cake for my helper. My little girls were so excited!

So sweet of them...

2010-11-07T07:35:00.001+08:00

Angela: "Mummy this is for you.." so sweet of her cooked noodles for me. Angela & Belinda are preparing dinner for me. Some I love being a parent.

Happy Deepavali!!!

2010-11-05T09:38:00.001+08:00

The gals will like to wish everyone have a happy Deepavali & nice long holiday ahead. Cheers!

wgjaawajd

2010-11-05T09:35:00.001+08:00

My New Gadget - Sony NEX 3

2010-09-30T00:35:00.004+08:00

I have been thinking of getting a new camera for a long.... time, but wasn't sure what to get, DSLR? Nikon? Canon? Sony? Lumix? My gosh... so many brands to choose from. Plus I have a idiot to camera, basically I need everything to set as auto. I wasn't sure the effect for different shutter speed & so on.

Anyway, my sister was talking about this Sony camera (Anyway she is a photography genius). So we went to take a look & it took me one week to consider & decide OK, this is the baby I am getting.

Well, the sales person demonstrate alot of great features of this camera, & apparently quite easy to use. I was thinking of whether to choose the NEX 5 or NEX 3, in end I settled with NEX 3 to save the S$300 for the metal casing. I took the latest color white!! Hahahha.. so happy with my new baby.

The best part I like about this camera is, they have a built in camera tuition inside, is it cool! Whether I am bored, I will just take a look at the tips they gave for photo shooting. I think this is pretty cool for me.

Below are some of the photos I took last weekend.

Back For Good

2010-09-27T21:03:00.002+08:00

Yea! After MIA for a couple of months, Stacey, Angela & Belinda are finally back in action.

Yes, we are finally back to Singapore for Good! Actually we are already back for quite some time, adjusting ourselves & lifes back here.

So it took me a while to realise I still have a blog that I can update & share, despite I don't have lots of readers though. hahahaa.... but what the heck!

Lots of things happened, now its only me, Angela, Belinda & my maid staying together at where I use to stay since secondary school. I chose not to stay together with my parents at their new apartments for some good reasons, we really need some time out & away from our parents. =)

Hubby only comes back occasionally as he still needs to station in Shanghai, no choice, better pay. Although I did have a pay increase after I was transferred back, yet lots of things are unlike back as a expat which company will pay, for instance electricity bills... =(

Overall still very happy to be back home, can meet up with family once a week for a meal, chill out with my girl frens for high tea or nights out! Chill out with my guys frens for meals or drinks...cool thing when husband not by my side. hahaha... kidding.

Still trying to stay healthy by engaging into a personal trainer for gym, ya... want to tone up my skinny body.

Still trying all ways to dis-stress myself.......the stress level has gone up so high that I was sick for the past 2 weeks. Never in my life I felt that my stress level was going to burst any moment.
So I declare a holiday for myself with my gals & hubby this coming weekend to Phuket! Pamper myself for a luxury & relaxing trip =)

So Good to be Back HOME.....

Happy mooncake festival

2009-10-03T21:34:00.001+08:00

Enjoying my tea with the mooncake I bought from crystal jade singapore.

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Art & craft session

2009-09-26T16:46:00.001+08:00

Since its a grey weather & belinda is unwell, we stay at home doing some painting. At least add some colors to this "grey" day. I put on some soft music that helps my mood to relax & let their creativity wonders in beautiful music.

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Smooth Flight

2009-09-24T22:02:00.003+08:00

Luckily for me, the whole trip in the plane was really smooth. They were very obedient, listen to what I say. But they were talking non-stop as usual. Sometimes the volume is so loud that I feel like burying myself.

So what they do in the plane? hahaha...

During the take-off, they were very excited, looking outside the window, keep saying 飞机飞高高...高高...哇! 好高啊! 妈妈你看飞机飞高高咯..
Until they have nothing to see except the clouds, they wanted to watch the TV. Coz we are taking SQ, so we have our own small TV to watch. They happily wearing their head-sets watching Power-Puff Girls.
Lunch Time, they have their own kids meal, they absolutely love it! Becoz got chocolate biscuits, eggs & sausages, chocolate cakes, crackers. They didn't finished everything but manage to try everything they can find on that tray.
Toilet time! OK, I have to bring both of them into that small toilet, possible? Of course! 3 of us squeeze in. So I settle their business one by one before mine, when reaches my turn, this is what they say "妈妈shh..啊？姐姐和妹妹帮你．．．shh...sh...shh..." (Obviously trying to imitate me. -_-" Somemore they say so loud, wonder got people heard it. hahah..
Sleeping time. They can't completely lay down, coz it was really squeeze. Luckily they manage to sleep for 1.5hrs.
So...after close to 5 hours...we finally touch down Singapore!

Supper time

2009-09-23T00:31:00.001+08:00

Suddenly feeling hungry so pc & I went to our fave 24hrs bakery. Yummy...

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Art of nature

2009-09-20T23:06:00.001+08:00

Its the rain that created the opportunity to explore their creativity.

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20/09/2009

2009-09-20T22:40:00.001+08:00

Me & belinda

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Finally a Break

2009-09-09T00:26:00.002+08:00

Thanks for the encouragement readers have left me.

Finally bought my air tickets back to Singapore =)

I'm going back this coming weekend with my kids, but without my husband. Yes, I'm bring the twin back alone!

My friends & family were worried that I can't handle, but I believe should not be any problem. Coz Angela & Belinda is big enough to listen to my instructions. I have tried bring shopping myself before, it turns out ok.

Well, will update on my flight experience with them soon. =)

Beijing Roasted Duck

2009-09-09T00:13:00.002+08:00

You don't have to go Beijing to have the roasted duck, you can get it even in Shanghai!
全聚德 & 鸭王 are both famous of the roasted duck, a must try delicacy when you visit Shanghai.

I need a Break!

2009-08-12T21:07:00.002+08:00

I have not been sleeping well recently; lots of dreams that I can't remember in detail. All I know is feeling extremely tired in the day.

I thought I will doze off while doing my work, hmmm..but I didn't coz my mouth, hands & brain didn't stop working, keep working...working...working...

I have been thinking of taking a break, a long break to re-charge myself. Didn't have a chance, coz there is always something going on, its so hard to take a small vacation. I don't understand why my US clients can do that when so many projects are running.

I think my stress level has already reached to the max! Maybe thats the reason my brain unable to relax. I really envy full time mummy, can spend the whole day with kids & the stress isn't that much. Suddenly feel like taking 1 month leave & really take a good rest, but thats so impossible.

Oh GOSH...I need a BREAK!

Weekend Activities - Fish Catching

2009-08-10T23:07:00.004+08:00

As usually for a beautiful Sunday we will bring the kids to the park just in-front of our apartments to either go for a walk or bubble time.
Actually this happen a few weeks ago, when one evening we were playing with bubbles, 4 young girls, age about 6~7 years old approached us.

They asked if we are interested in fish catching, that sound interesting, but when they told us that each person need to pay RMB5, I was shock. Its not about the price, I'm totally shock that at their age they have already become an Entrepreneurs. if I'm their mum, I'll be so proud of them.

So I asked my girls if they are interested to catch fish, hahaha..they immediately dashed to the blown pool & shouting "Fish....Fish"! Yes they practically love all the animals in the world.

They were each given a small basket to catch the fishes. Trying real hard to catch one.

In the end, we have to help to catch -_-"

Belinda is so happy, keep staring at the fish she caught.

This is actually call 泥丘, not too sure the proper English name for it.

Some aunts trying to negotiate the price with them, hahaha..in the end they offer RMB1 per person. But we still gave them RMB10 as an encourage for such a spirit. =)

The very next day, they have more things. They display all the toys they have at the same location, charging about RMB2 to play for an hour. -_-"

Such a smart kid!

Fun Activities - Making Paper Pillow

2009-08-10T22:39:00.003+08:00

This art & craft was done in the Gymboree class. I thought it will be nice to share with mummies whom are brain-storming what to do at home.

This is pretty easy task to do together with kids, they call the "Paper Pillow".

Things that you need:

Envelop
Water color paint
Brush
Cotton
Glue

How?

Ask you kid to paint a pillow for their favourite character toys
You can give them 2 colors or let them choose on their own
Encourage them to paint
Once is done, let it dry.
Put the cotton into the envelop, seal the envelop by gluing it

Doesn't it sound easy? Kids loves colors, let them paint what they want, you will be amaze by their master piece.
For me, I never restrict my kids on what should be the correct color, I let them explore & be creative. For example, during raining days they can't go out, I'll give them different color pencils for them. Ask them to paint a drawing of the rain. hahaha..they enjoy it alot!

Let your kids be creative with COLORS.

Dressing up

2009-08-02T08:38:00.002+08:00

I'm not sure whether is me or my genes have somehow passed to them or girls just born with it. Now they love dressing, must look pretty before they go out.

*My maid usually tie the hair for them*

*Now they look so gal gal*

*Angela is really a sweet darling*

Costume Parade at Gymboree

2009-07-26T21:47:00.003+08:00

My 2 sweet angels dressing up as a fairy! Don't they look adorable! *LOL*

*Little Fairy Belinda*

*Little Fairy Angela*

Weekend Fun Time - Bubble Play

2009-07-26T20:27:00.004+08:00

Every weekend I'll think of activities to let my kids to play, otherwise they will go "crazy" at home.

So last weekend we had a bubble play! I don't understand the "thing" between bubbles & children, kids just loves it soooo...much.

PC bought this "look like" frog blowing bubble guns, the idea of having a motor to just blow the bubble is nice, but there are sounds of frogs every time they press the trigger...that sounds making us crazy.

Anyway, the kids think its fun with the whole bubble & sound effect!

Great activities to play with no matter what ages of kids.

*Angela playing happily*

*See how concentrated they are*

*They pretending it a gun & shot Daddy*

*Happily Playing*

*This time they are trying to aim at Mummy*

*They love the speed of the bubbles being blown out*

Happy Birthday to my Beloved Hubby

2009-07-26T20:09:00.003+08:00

On the 21st of July, my beloved hubby turned 32 & my twin girls turn 27 month!

Unlike my husband, I think birthday should be celebrated, its the most important day, the day you are born! Your existing make a difference to the world in any way.

Of course not organising a big party, but at least a cake will be nice & warming. We just had a simple dinner with the colleagues & simple candle blowing session.

My husband has changed alot through the marriage, I think both of us do. He is not really that bad initially, just bits of things very annoying. Well, like many people say, no one is perfect.

Anyway, now he really will spend time with the girls, play with them, feed them, & bathe them.

Besides my maid do the cooking, my husband is another chief at home. He actually cooks better than me! *LOL* I'm usually the one being served...hahaha..

Anyway, overall he is a loveable husband, as well as a adorable daddy!

Mini Concert

2009-07-19T09:29:00.004+08:00

Time passes really fast, Angela & Belinda is turning 27 months soon. Its really enjoyable to see how they grow & develop each day, making me so proud of them.

Now they are really like a chatty-box, they can tell stories to us by just a picture. Some we understand what they talking about, some we really put lots of question marks on our head, trying to figure out what they are talking about.

They have grown alot in terms of socialising, ever since I enrolled them to nursery. I'm so happy that I made the right choice for them. Coz I always hear a lot of locals here saying how come I let them attending nursery that early.

Recently I found out that Gymboree had a new center just 5 mins walk away from my house, made me very excited about it. So yesterday, my kids & I hop into the center & take a look.
The center was really clean, bright & spacious, they have childhood development program catering for 6 months to 5 years children. After attending their 1st trial class experience, I immediately signed up. Coz both the girls enjoyed the class alot, especially when I asked them if they would like to come again, they were happily saying "YES"! Although the price isn't cheap, but if its good for the kids, I think is worth it.

Anyway, Gymboree has different centers all over the world. For China, you can visit the below website: www.gymboree.com.cn

Below is a video chip showing how Angela & Belinda dance at home, they are trying to imitate how the little dancer in the TV dance.

Back from MIA

2009-07-15T22:37:00.005+08:00

Finally back from MIA! Lots of people must be wondering where I have been.

Well, I don't purposely going MIA for no reason. Its just one day, when I try logging on to blogger, it just can't go it. I mean all blogs are not accessible...crazy right! Well its common in China, coz they think their people do not need such information from the web.

They banned youtube & recently Facebook as well!
Doesn't it just sounds like the story "Frog in the Well"? HA!

Anyway, a good friend of mine give me this website to download the software, which allows me to access to all the BANNED websites once I turn it on. Its really funny at time when I'm turning on the software, coz it will say "Privacy: ON, or Turn OFF"! Hahaha...I didn't know going to youtube & blogger have to be soooooooooo private!

Anyway, please pass to your friends whom are "trap" into the same situation as me.
http://www.anchorfree.com/

--> Download "Hotspot Shield"

So what had happen in the last few months? Anyway long stories to tell....so to shorten it, I'll post my babies recent photos & start blogging about them a few days later!

New Hair Cut

2009-05-03T22:49:00.002+08:00

This is my new master piece! *LOL* The picture shows Belinda with her new haircut by me! Isn't she look adorable! *LOL*

Angela also gotten the same hair cut by me, nanny was showering her, so I just took Belinda's Photo.

Trip to Shanghai Sculpture Park in Sheshan

2009-05-03T22:10:00.003+08:00

After a raining Saturday, the sun is out finally for the last day of the China's Golden Week holiday. Actually I have been planning to visit the sculpture park weeks ago, but PC was busy so dragged till now.

Well this park is not for free, we have to pay entrance fee. It is not cheap as well, Adult cost RMB80, children's' height less than 1.2m cost RMB50 (I can't believe that! Baby still need to pay?!?), pets cost RMB30 each (my gosh, if someone brings hamster how?). No wonder lots of people say China's entrance fees is the most expensive ones in the world!

The whole park is designed according to the 4 seasons themes - Spring, Summer, Autumn, & Winter, with sculptures made by famous people all round the park.

Photo taken at the entry. Don't mistaken Belinda is unhappy, she is really camera shy sometimes.

Now they love carrying their little Hello Kitty shopping bag wherever they go (except school). What they put inside? *LOL*, their snacks!

Angela still doesn't know how to show the victory sign, so end up she show all her fingers instead -_-"

Trying to pose in-front of the camera! *LOL*

I really love this park alot, especially the grasses! Its really comfortable to walk with my bare feets, so soft & cooling. My kids enjoyed that too!!

Portrait I took for Belinda while resting! Her eye lashes are really long, same as PC!

The park has lots of ponds, fountains & also a beach too! But I don't think can swim, maybe just play at the shallow water area. My kids were so busy playing with the sand & soaking their feets.

There are all kinds of sculptures, didn't have the time to take, coz the little ones were so tired they fell asleep while carrying them.

It was really an enjoyable afternoon with the soft breeze & warm sunshine! I think it is really a good way for me to re-charge my energy & soul.

A & B Master Piece

2009-05-02T21:55:00.003+08:00

I think this is one of the moment that I feel very proud as a mother to see my kids master piece.

Really love the wonderful colors my kids combine! Although they are can't draw proper, its good to let them explore the different colors & also develop their creativity.

The ones with flowers are done in school, & the 2 adorable fishes was done this afternoon.

Since they love fishes so much, suddenly I just came out with this idea to cut a shape of a fish & ask them to color it.

They love it, especially coloring on their favourite fishes. At least they are occupied for 1 hour, I have some spare time to prepare their dinner. hehehe...

How Belinda Being a Busybody!

2009-05-01T23:14:00.003+08:00

Watch how my girl talks to her Daddy on the mobile! She really knows how to take control of him! *LOL*

Gymboree - Best Children Wear Online Store

2009-04-24T08:28:00.003+08:00

I love search on good online stores that serves good quality things, especially when I can't actually see or feel the texture of the products. Many disappointed me with the poor quality of jewelry, cheap fabrics; pictures can be really deceiving!

But there is one brand that I came across that is really good - Gymboree. I think many mummies must have heard this US brand before. They specialise in selling top quality from babies to big kids clothes!

As for the prices, it can be slightly more expensive compared to children wear in Malaysia, but relatively same price as Singapore. But I usually go for items that are on sales! Coz items are go as low as US$4!

But I must mention this before hand, their clothes are made in China. With the same quality I found much higher price in China compared to Gymboree Online, isn't that weird? Well I figured out that it must be the taxes that have caused the price so not reasonable.

I bought quite number from Gymboree last year, coz the international shipment is so expensive, so have to grab it all, not wasting the shipping fee. The quality were really good, very comfortable, Angela & Belinda are still wearing it.

The reason for so obsess with this brand is becoz of the quality, stylish, sweet & colorful design that I can resist myself from buying! Anyway, they are having 60% spring sales at the moment!

For those mummies or daddies that are in Singapore, you can apply vpost with Singapore Post, which can save you hips on the posting fee. Coz vpost will issue you a US address which Gymboree can deliver to & Singapore post will only charge S$50 for sending back the goods from US to Singapore! The best part is Gymboree is giving free shipping if you shop more than US$100. So worth it!!!

These are some collections that I really love

Angela & Belinda Finally Turns 2!!

2009-04-22T21:11:00.011+08:00

Angela & Belinda's birthday is actually on the 21st April, but I needed to go on a business trip so celebrated in advance. We brought cake & gifts to school to celebrate for them, it was really fun! The kids were very excited!

I didn't have time to bake a cake for them, so bought a fruit cake from the bakery.

Teachers are trying to gather the rest of the kids to sit around Angela & Belinda.

Everyone is singing birthday song for them! They looked very shock, didn't know what's happening. *LOL*

*LOL* They didn't know how to react!

Teachers are very sweet, they prepare gifts for each of them!

The kids can't wait to try out the cake!

Family photo shot! The lady beside me is the nanny that take care of my kids!

These are some of their friends, their age around 18 months to 36 months.

Things they can do & likes by now:

Eat by themselves
Knows how to call their names, & each other names & also 公公, 婆婆, 阿姨, 叔叔, 姑姑&舅舅.
Can count numbers
Can say different colors in English
Can totally follow Barney & Teletubbies dancing actions
Knows how to hide things & pretend don't know where they were
Can name the songs which they want me to sing.
Drawing skills are improving
Able to tell me what they do in school
Wear shoes by themselves
Able to wear pants by themselves
Loves to watch animals, know what sounds Cat, Dog, Frog, Duck, Birds, Chicken make.
Know how to brush teeth
Able to spot insects that are camouflaged
Love piling wood block
Love to eat yogurt
Love eggs & fishes

Funny things about them:

Like to dig their nose, then purposely wipe on your clothes or put into our mouths!
Love to race
Belinda hates vegetable, so whenever I put vegetable with eggs. She eat a few spoons, then look at the bowl & look at me say "菜", meaning they don't know
Love to carry a carrier whenever they go out.
If one made a mess or mistake or bully, the other one will come & complaint to me.
Belinda will ask Angela to keep quiet when she is too noisy.
Angela will scold Belinda when she is naughty. *Baby Language*
Belinda will hit Angela's butt when she is naughty.
Very confidence, whether they accomplish some thing they will say "很棒啊" & clap their hands -_-"

Advance Celebration for Them

2009-04-19T23:06:00.016+08:00

Angela & Belinda's birthday suppose to be on the 21st this month, but I need to fly to Northern China for business trip. So no choice have to celebrate in advance, coz I really don't want to miss this important occasion!

Anyway, suppose to go down city today, but PC wasn't free. So I have to do all my shopping in this district called "七宝", coz Capital Hall has invested one shopping mall there which there are a few shops for child stuff.

So the girls went to the toys store to hunt for their birthday present. Actually I'm very picky in terms of buying toys, those I think my girls can't learn anything from the toys I won't refuse to buy for them.

At 1st they were playing with this Teletubbies moving soft toy, PC asked them if they want. Of course, kids want all the toys in the world. But I told them NO, go pick something else. Coz they will just play for 15 mins & leave it in their toy box. In the end we bought colorful piling bricks for them at an offer price, which they enjoyed playing especially with adults encouragement.

They were happily playing at a small play area in the shop.

This little tent suppose to let kids play with little plastic balls, since there are none, my kids invented a new way to play with it.

This is when she is READY!

See they play as if the tent is a rolling ball!!

OK, at least got slides to divert their attention.

After forcing them to leave the toy store, we went to this HK restaurant to makan. This is me & Angela.

PC & Belinda! For some reason, this 2 switched their personality. Belinda this few days throw more tantrums than Angela. hmm...don't ask me why. *LOL* They do that very often!

I bought them school bags as well! They were happily putting things in & waving good bye to me saying "上学" (Go to school) *LOL*

Then they went to ride their duckie, pretending to go to school. *LOL*

Teletubbies their favourite, anyway, they love Barney as well, too bad here didn't sell their bags.

This is the gift sets for their friends, total 9 of them, but I prepared additional 2 more sets for Angela & Belinda in case they jealous when they see their friends have it.

Anyway, will blog about it maybe a few days later, coz I'm not sure if I can access the Internet tomorrow.

Opps...she did it AGAIN!

2009-04-19T22:54:00.002+08:00

This is what happen if my little ones grab hold of pens without adults attention, they will either draw on chairs, walls, clothes, tables, floor or their FACE sometimes. Even I have given them pieces of paper, they draw on it for a few minutes. After they realise I'm not there, they will start drawing other places.

Recently I found they love to draw their hands, sometimes their legs too. Today was extreme!
At 1st I thought she just drew a few lines on her face, by the way, the photo shown above is Belinda. I was laughing at her, then she drew up her shirt & show me THIS!! I was so shock! I screamed for my nanny & PC to take a look! *LOL*

I think so realised she had made a mistake, she was very shy to show PC.

Clean & Simple Layout

2009-04-18T14:18:00.005+08:00

Sorry keep changing my blog's layout, must have kept readers confuse.

I quite like the color of our previous one but I find it quite small in terms of my posts. Kindly of restricted.

Anyway, found this one at http://btemplates.com/, there are lots of templates but all are not usable. Some needs lots of editing, so luckily found one. But I'll like to put my 2 little ones photo on the top right hand corner to report that sceney photo. Well obviously I'm a computer idiot, not sure how to do that.

Any suggestion how to do it???

My little ones birthday are coming real soon, was thinking how to celebrate for them. Initially wanted to throw them a party this weekend, but the thought that they still don't like big crowd, I put off this idea. So I decided to buy a cake to school, let their friends celebrate with them will be still very cool as well.

Anyway, ordered the cake, still need to pack little small gifts for their friends. Tomorrow better stock up the sweets & chocolate!! Forgotten what to pack, coz last time I use to help my mum to pack for my youngest sister. Better check out from her again!

Weekend Activities

2009-04-12T20:34:00.011+08:00

Every weekend I will always think of places which I can bring my kids to "jalan jalan", let them expose to new things.

Mostly parks will be my preferred choice, especially there are so many of them near where I am staying, plus its a good way for us to relax & spend really quality time together.

Last Saturday the weather was awesome, so didn't want to miss the sunshine, we went to this man-made lake near our house.

They were so excited about it, keep saying 船 & 水 while pointing at the boats & water.

They are trying to see if they can spot any fishes! *LOL* Anyway recently they are abit camera shy so its so hard to take photos of them facing the camera together.

Actually after their recent recover from the flu virus, somehow they didn't recover fully, the virus came back again. They have been resting at home for 4 days, coz their cough is real bad.

Even me so gotten, luckily I recovered fast.

Anyway, they are in the mid of recovering, but need to take medicine.

They always love to see dogs, whenever they spot one, sure will run after them & bark like one. *LOL*

There is a fountain nearby as well.

There is a church nearby as well, coz the whole "town" is like coping the European style.

If the weather isn't that good for outdoor activities, we will bring them to this indoor sand playground. Its not FOC, I need to pay! I bought vouchers so it just cost RMB20 per child, unlimited play time.

They are totally in love with it! Whenever I tell them lets go play sand, they will be hopping with joy, quickly grab their shoes & gear prepared & waiting at the main door for us. *LOL*

Anyway, thinking of bring them to the Zoo this coming weekend since their birthday is coming soon, I think they will love it, coz they love watch animal documentary.

100th Truth About Me!

2009-04-03T23:12:00.002+08:00

Tagged by Yummy mummy Kristie! Sorry for the delay. Anyway, thanks for the tag.

001. Name → Stacey
002. Nickname(s)→ Blur Queen, Piglet
004. Zodiac sign → Pieces
005. Male or female → Female
006. Elementary → Kindergarten
007. Middle School → Bedok West Primary School in Singapore
008. High School → Damai Secondary School in Singapore
009. College School → TMC private school in Singapore
009b. University → Monash University Gippsland Campus
010. Hair color → Light Brown
011. Long or short → In-between
012. Loud or Quiet → In between
013. Jumpers or Jeans → jeans
014. Phone or Camera → Both
015. Health freak → No.
016. Drink or Smoke? → drink
017. Do you have a crush on someone? → Yes but it was before I got married
018. Eat or Drink → Can I choose both?
019. Piercings → ears
020. Tattoos → Yes, on my right hips

FIRSTS:

023. First piercing → I think was right after my PSLE
024. First best friend → Primary school
025. First award → cant remember
026. First crush → I think it was during kindergarden...*LOL* can't remember!
027. First pet → I think was fish...can't remember
028. First big vacation → I think was China, my grandparents brought me & my sister.
030. First big birthday → I can't remember, I guess it might be my 1 year old birthday, coz I was the eldest grandchild

CURRENTLY:

049. Eating → Nope, going to bed soon
050. Drinking → Plain water
052. I'm about to → sleep, waiting for my colleague's mail
053. Listening to → my husband's snore
054. Plans for today → E-mail to my customer then off to my beauty sleep
055. Waiting for → E-MAILSSSS.......

YOUR FUTURE:
058. Want kids? → Already accomplish
059. Want to get married? → Already married
060. Careers in mind → Florist, boss owning a cafe.

WHICH IS BETTER IN THE BOY/GIRL YOU LIKE?
068. Lips or eyes → eyes
070. Shorter or taller - of course taller
072. Romantic or spontaneous → romantic
073. Nice stomach or nice arms → nice arms
074. Sensitive or loud→ sensitive
075. Hook-up or relationship → relationship
076. Trouble maker or hesitant → Sometimes I find I'm a hesitant

HAVE YOU EVER:
080. Lost glasses/contacts → Yes, alot of times especially contacts
081. Ran away from home → nope
082. Held a gun/knife for self defense → nope
083. Killed somebody → Of course not, otherwise I'll be in Jail!
084. Broke someone's heart → yup
085. Been arrested → nope
087. Cried when someone died → yes, my grandmother

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:
089. Yourself → Yes
090. Miracles → YES YEs
091. Love at first sight → Yes, but it doesn't happen to me
092. Heaven → YES
093. Santa Claus → Nope
094. Tooth Fairy → Nope, coz I tried that before while I was young, nothing happen!
095. Kiss on the first date → No

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:
097. Is there one person you want to be with right now → No, I just want to sleep.
098. Are you seriously happy with where you are in life → Not really, want to own a house
099. Do you believe in God → yes
100. Post as 100 truths and tag 20 people→ Can I don't? Coz I saw alot of mummies have already done this tag.

Face Making Competition

2009-04-03T22:50:00.006+08:00

Recently my nanny is teaching them to close their eyes while washing their hair, so they though was fun to do that. Below are some of the photos I took, ok, lets start off with Ms Angela.

*LOL* Isn't she look adorable! I can't stop laughing.

OK, now lets take a look at what Belinda has.

She is indeed the camera girl, really know how to post! *LOL*

A Brand New look for my Blog

2009-03-29T22:31:00.002+08:00

Gosh! I'm really bad at editing the html codes!
I have being looking for new skin since yesterday, found some interesting ones, tried out a few as well, but some how it just won't fit nicely.

Found this skin, but again doesn't fit perfectly, need to do some edits. I'm trying to shift down the right side bars, but it just so hard. Hai...I just have to leave it this way, coz I'm really too sleepy to continue to squeeze my brain juice.
Nights!

Recovering Part 2

2009-03-25T22:07:00.006+08:00

Its great to see my girls are in the mid of recovering! Anyway, brought the girls to see the doctor again today coz the medicine finished yet they still have little bit of cough & running nose. Plus I got some medicine to increase their appetite.

So the doctor recommended me this, a chinese medicine which just stick onto the kid's belly button. Each day one piece.

The effect was fast, I stick on to their belly button in the morning. I heard from the teacher & nanny they are eating more than their usual potion. Then in the evening they had a early dinner coz they were quite hungry, the potion also increased & yet they can finish up a bottle of yogurt each. Wow...I was really amaze!

Anyway, I checked with the doctor any side effect on this, she said no, just maybe skin rashes at the belly area for some serious cases. Doctor only let me prescribed 6 pieces for each of them, as she say must observe, coz some times it might not work for some kids.
Lets see how things will go for these few days.

The Name Game

2009-03-22T12:00:00.003+08:00

Suppose to do this weeks ago...*LOL* Got this from Agnes!

Rules:1. Copy to your own blog, erase my answers, enter yours, and tag 20 (if you have 20 in your list).2. Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real...nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question.

1. What is your name? Stacey
2. A four letter word: Star
3. A boy's name: Steven
4. A girl's name: Shirley
5. An occupation: Service Provider
6. A colour: Silver
7. Something you wear: Shirt with Skirt
8. A food: Spaghetti
9. Something found in the bathroom: Shower Cream
10. A place: Shopping Mall
11. A reason for being late: Slow Traffic
12. Something you shout: SHUT UP! (can't think of any)
13. A movie title: Should we Dance
14. Something you drink: Seven-Up
15. A musical group: Saosin (I searched on the googles *LOL*)
16. A street name: Shan Xi Nan Lu (In Shanghai)
17. A type of car: Suzuki
18. A song title: Superwoman (By Alicia Keys)
19. A verb: Satisfy

My 1st Award

2009-03-22T10:54:00.005+08:00

I received this award from Maria quite long time ago, but really didn't have the time to blog about it. *Sorry Maria*

Anyway, its really heart warming to receive my 1st award from my reader *GIVE MARIA A HUG*

I do agree with Maria, it is important to remember that you have friends. Especially we females, very emotional 'creatures', in need of friends to share joy & sorrows!

Through out years, I met & made lots of friends, some goes & stays, but I always make a point to remember at least how they look like & the memories we had.

Me too left a lot of friends when I started working in Shanghai, my friends always made "complaint" that I took ages to reply their message in MSN *LOL*

Although we catch up with one another only 2 to 3 times a year, but they will always make themselves available when I'm back, its really sweet of them.

Anyway, through blogger, I made quite a numbers of friends as well. Even though we haven't seen one another, but by reading through their stories, makes me so close to them & bring friends so naturally. So I'll like to pass this award to:

Kristie, Michelle, MommyAngel, Serene, Jess, Nicole, Agnes, Mel, Mery, Rachel

Recovering

2009-03-22T10:33:00.004+08:00

After 4 days of battle with the flu virus, my little ones have finally recovering & gaining back their appetite! I'm so happy about it, when the nanny told me that this morning they have finished their milk.

This is really a very good news than winning a lottery *LOL*. I mean recalling those 4 days were terrible, they hardly wanted to drink or eat anything. It was really a hell time, they always wanted to be carried around, making noise occasionally, really didn't know what they want.

Now its time to gain back the weight they have lost!

Our Hong Kong Trip

2009-03-18T17:18:00.016+08:00

Last weekend we flew over to HK to attend one of my good friend - Samson's Wedding Dinner.

It was my 1st time attending church wedding, my gosh..its so beautiful & touching.

My 2 little girls followed as well, but we didn't plan for any trip to Disneyland as we thought they are still very young, they might not remember it, plus they might be scared by those carton characters. So we just brought them to stroll along the harbour as our hotel is just beside it.

They were pretty ok through out the flight, when we reach the hotel, it was already 3 plus in the afternoon. Both went "crazy" running around the hotel room *LOL* Jumping on to the bed, playing with the room light switches & TV remote control.

In the evening, we met up with a few friends for dinner & stroll along the harbour.

^ I met up with Henrie, one of my good Uni friend. Its still pretty chill in HK, its about 14 degrees at night, so the girls need to wear something to keep warm.

^ I met up with Zyan as well, he came specially from Malaysia to attend the wedding too, plus he was the best man as well.

^ It has been a long while since we took family photos!

The next day morning, we went to the church for the ceremony, seriously speaking I almost cry, coz it was really very touching to see 2 love birds taking their vows.

^ This was taken while waiting for the the ceremony to start.

^ Samson & his wife!

So after the ceremony, we quickly went for lunch at the restaurant in our hotel. It so hard to find a restaurant in HK that doesn't taste good, I think all the Cantonese food in HK all tasted so good, every dish are my favourite!

After Lunch, we quickly get change to casual outfit & here we go shopping! *LOL* Actually I find it real hard to shop when the twin are around. For instance, I went Sasa to buy some cosmetic products, they were busy making a mess, playing with what they can grab. So its a pity that I didn't shop for anything in HK even they are having massive sales! *SAD*

^ The girls were so happy looking at the ships sailing, & aeroplane flying in the sky. They will be very exciting & keep pointing at ships or aeroplane & tell me what they are.

^ Both are hyper active, some times I wonder where their energy comes from. *LOL*

^ They just love drinking water from the same bottle! *LOL*

In the evening, we brought the girls back for a short nap, as my friend told me usually the dinner in HK starts at 9pm!! My gosh... I thought thats worse than Singapore! As my girls usually goes off to bed before 9pm if they didn't take any evening naps.

^ This was taken in the hotel lobby while waiting for the dinner to start.

Luckily we were staying that the hotel which they are holding the dinner, so I can bring the girls back to the room any time.

By 10pm, they were pretty tired, making lots of noisy, so we have to leave the dinner early.

My husband was really very sweet, he told me to catch up with my friends, while he will take care of the kids. So after the wedding dinner, I went to a nearby pub to have a drink. It was so great to catch up with them & talk about the good old times. Henrie always tells me that she still can't believe that I'm married & now a mother of 2, time really fly real fast!

We were thinking of organising another gathering, maybe in gippsland, Bali, or any where. But it really take forever to finalise it! *LOL*

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Update of the girls

Due to the weather changes too fast, the girls finally can't "tahan" it, caught cold, having running nose, coughing real bad & fever occasionally. I always hated when the girls get sick, making me so worried & tired! Last time was usually one of them, now both get sick, double the trouble & mess! So I applied leave today & brought them to see a local doctor, luckily don't need to go for any dripping (its a common practise in China, if someone is sick).

I can still remember when Angela 1st time gotten fever, the nurse poke the needle through her forehead & I'm suppose to hold on to her head. Can you imagine how heart broken I am, she was screaming like hell, I couldn't take it, cried with her. So I told myself I won't let my kids to go through that again!

Anyway, they have been drinking medicine the whole day, didn't have any appetite to eat anything, ever though they are still actively playing in the house. I just hope they will get well soon. Coz it really stress me out when they are sick especially now my workload is so heavy.

Recently I have been sleeping around 12 mid-night, even I work from 8am to 3.30pm (need to fetch the girls from School at 4pm). I think my stress level has really reach my limit, to that extend I have no patience with my customer's request at all.

My social skills has dropped, don't feel like talking much, look grumpy all the time. Gosh...I think I really need a calm myself down! I have tried to finish up all the things, but it just keep piling up, FYI, I'm in charge of 8 customer account plus I'm also assisting the finance department & also preparing ISO documents for Sales department. I really have no time for my study (ACCA) as well!

I think all I need now is a break!

Can I wish for 36 hours per day??

2009-03-17T08:46:00.004+08:00

My Gosh! Haven't being updating for blog for a long....long...time.
Coz being very busy lately, just got back from Hong Kong, went to attend one of good friend's wedding dinner.
Anyway, will try to update some post today. So sorry for those who has sent me tags...haven't have the time to finish it. I'll complete it asap!

How I wish there are 36 hours everyday!

It has being a week - How are the twin adapting?

2009-03-11T08:45:00.008+08:00

Sneaking a 15 minutes breakfast break to update about my 2 little girls.

Luckily for me, they are adapting quite well at the moment. I have started sending them to nursery since last Thursday, which is about 5 minutes drive from my house.

So every morning I'll drop them off at school, kiss good-bye & off I go for work.

At 1st I'm so worried that sending them to school at such an early stage will create stress to them. But when I see them feeling bored, as they have limited space to play around in the house, I thought sending them to school might be a wise choice.

I usually wake them up at about 7am in the morning, coz need to drink milk, wash butt butt, brush teeth, etc. By the time they reach school will be about 8am, teachers will let them play at the hall until 9am then bring them to the classroom for exercise & breakfast. I think the school teaches very good habit, such as washing hands after each activities, before & after meals.

If the weather is good, teachers will bring them out for activities. Otherwise, they will bring them to the hall for some ball games.

^ This is one of the activities which both loves...drawing...above is Angela

^ Above is Belinda....now both can tell me what they are drawing. For example, Belinda was telling me she is drawing Fish (the picture she drew was 1 big oval & small circle) *LOL*

^ Kids playing ball games in the hall.

^ The kids really love outdoor activities!

For lunch, they usually serve rices with minced meat, vegetables & fruits. There are individual small beds for the kids during afternoon nap, which they will sleep for about 1 hour & a half.

After they wake up, its play time again! The school will serve tea breaks at 3pm, & 4 pm is going off time.

In the class, the age range from the youngest 18months to the oldest 30months. At their age, they are still playing with their own toys, & occasionally interact with other kids.

I'm happy that they are coping very well now in school.

A Survey thats all about me

2009-03-07T12:53:00.002+08:00

When Agnes tagged me, I was wondering, hmmm what sort of survey will it be this time round. Hahahaa..coz I saw lots of mummies in the network filled up lots of different surveys, makes me knowing them better even if we haven't met before. =)
But I was shock with the length of this survey! *LOL* Anyway, I think its a chance for me introduce more about myself. Thanks Agnes!

Starting Time: 7.03.2009, 1.04pm

Name: Stacey Lim Hui Bian

Sisters: 3 younger sisters (24, 17, 12)

Brothers: None

Shoe Size: 7

Where do you live: Shanghai (Now)

Home sweet Home: Singapore

Favourite Drink: Mix Fruit Juices, Starbucks Coffee, Nescafe 3 in 1 Gold, HK Yuan Yang.

Favourite Breakfast: Toasted Bread spreads with salted butter & jam

Have you ever:
Been on a plane: Yes

Swam in the ocean: Yes, when I was in Greece.

Fallen asleep in School: hahaha..of course, who don't.

Broken someone's heart: oops...yes...sorry!

Fell off your chair: errrmmm...don't remember. Maybe have.

Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: No...coz I'm a sleepy head, can't be waiting all night, maybe just for a few hours.

Saved mails: Yes, for work purposes. For personal, I'm just too lazy to delete all the files, so left them there since is unlimited storage *LOL*

What is your room like: Zen design

What's right beside you: I'm sitting comfortably on the sofa in the living room, there's my kids chair, coffee table, air-con & a glass of water.

What is the last thing you ate: White rice with Stir fried veges, pan-fry pork cutlet & "ru" eggs (haaha..my maid really spoiled me!)

Ever had
Chicken pox: Nope, haven't yet.

Sore Throat: yes

Stitches: Yes, when delivery Angela & Belinda.

Do you
Believe love at first sight: Yes, but doesn't happen to me.

Like picnics: Yes!

Who was the last person
You dance with: My hubby

Last made you smile: Angela & Belinda

You last yelled at: Angela & Belinda

Best feeling in the world: Soak the whole body in a tub of hot water

Do you sleep with stuffed animals: No

Whats under your bed: Heated cover.

Who do you really hate: Whose who irritates me, liars, rude & no manners people.

Random
Is there a person who is on your mind right now: Nope, concentrating on this survey.

Do you want children: Yes

Do you smile often: Yes..

Do you like your hand writting: Nope...especially chinese characters.

Are your toe nails painted: Nope...coz winter now...

Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: My kid's bed

What color shirt are you wearing: White

What were you doing at 7pm yesterday: Playing with my kids

I can't wait till: 13th March, I'm going to HK to attend my friend's wedding.

When did you cried last: Last night, was angry with my hubby coz in tooo concentrated with his work for the past one week. Now ok already! *LOL*

Are you a friendly person: ermmm...hard to say, quite ba..but have to see my mood.

Do you have any pets: Nope, but last time I had a dog, given to my friend already.

Do you sleep with TV on: Nope, I'll turn it off before I sleep.

What are you doing right now: Answering the questions, later preparing to attend classes.

Have you ever crawled through a window: hahaha..yes..

Can you handle the truth: Depends on what is it.

Are you too forgiving: Depends on what is it as well.

Are you closer to your Mother or Father: Mother

Who was the last person you cried in front of: Can't remember

How many people can you say you really love: mmm...so many...countless...but of course my family!!!

Do you eat healthy: mmm..not sure, but I consider balance meals

Do you still have pictures of you & your ex: Yes...some only.

Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you: Yes...but too many, can't remember.

If you're having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to: Usually by myself, coz my gal frens all in Singapore.

Are you loud or quiet most of the time: hmmm..mixture of both.

Are you confident: Yes Yes..hehehe..

5 Things I was doing 10 years ago
*My gosh..so long ago!
- Taking my 'O' Levels exam
- Shopping
- Sit by the cafe & chit chatting
- Playing flute in the band
- Being a vice-head of prefect in the school

5 things on my to-do-list today
- Collect books from school
- Buy More socks for the kids
- Blog about my kids day-care experience
- Do Mask Mask tonight
- E-mail my hubby's sister about vaccines

5 snacks I enjoyed
- McDonald Fries
- Ice-cream
- Chocolate
- Pop-corn
- Sweets

5 things I will do if I were a billionair
- Buy a house with a in-house heated pool
- Charity
- Some to my mother & Sisters
- Buy a new car
- Bank the rest to earn more interest *LOL*

5 places I have lived in
- Muar
- Australia, Melbourne
- Singapore, Bedok
- Singapore, Upper east coast road
- Shanghai

5 Jobs I've had
* None, coz I'm working for my dad!

Time finished: 07.03.2009, 2.10pm

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My Gosh! Finally finished!

Pregnancy & Delivery Story Tag

2009-03-07T09:41:00.008+08:00

Finally can sit back & update my blog! I was tagged by Nicole, lets see what my answers are.

This was taken when Angela & Belinda were about 3 months old

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? No...caught in surprise!

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? No...married after I was 3 months Pregnant

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? Oh shit!

4. WAS ABORTION AN OPTION FOR YOU? No, especially when I know is twin!

5. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 23 years old

6. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? Tested a few times with the pregnancy tester, just to make sure.

7. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? My Hubby...

8. DID YOU WANT TO FIND OUT THE SEX? Yes...Coz I hope will be a boy & girl. I dreamt 1 boy & girl angels, hahha...I thought they will be a boy & girl. Guess i have think too much *LOL*

9. DUE DATE? Can't remember the exact date, but suppose to be due in late May

10. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Yes, very serious for the 1st 3 months, vomited everything.

11. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Spicy food & cold fruit juices

12. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? wow...hmmm...I was going through emotion roller coaster at that time. Coz really alot of things can easily make me irritated, stress & upset!

13. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD SEX? Princess

14. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? Of course, how I wish the other one was a boy, then I'm done with my "job" *LOL*

15. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? Gained only 14kg. Coz I hardly eat alot during my 1st 3 months.

16. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? No...just a simple fullmoon celebrate at my hubby's hometown.

17. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? Surprise with pregnancy? of course...but I was so surprise when the doctor show me the BB scan that there are 2 water bags! Coz the other day I was chatting with my colleague who had a twin boys, then I was thinking if I had a twin, how fun it will be. *LOL* So when the doctor told me is twin, soooo....surprise. I kept laughing that day.

18. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? Yes, I felt pain in the 7th month, admit to hospital for 1 day for observation & dripping while I was working in Singapore. So after that I applied for early leave & went back to my hometown Muar & rest.

19. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? In one of the private hospital in Muar, mmm..i only remember the doctor call Dr Tay.

20. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? It was a C-section, so only took less than an hour & I'm done. Once I saw my 2 princess, I just fainted & fell asleep.

21. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? My Aunt, I admitted one day earlier even is not due as I felt pain at my back. Coz the weight of the 2 babies press on my nerves, making the pain unable to bare. So I ask the doctor to take them out! *LOL*

22. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Lots of doctors & nurses

23. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? C-section

24. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? I was on drip & injection.

25. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH? Angela was 2kg, Belinda was 1.95kg. Pretty small.

26. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN ? 21st April 2007. So coincidence, both my hubby & me also falls on the 21st but only different months. *LOL*

27. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Angela Chey Wan Yu, Belinda Chey Wan En

28. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? They are 1 year 11 months now.

Updates on my 2 Sweetie

2009-03-04T09:21:00.008+08:00

I'm trying to sneak some of my working time to update the blog *Wink*

Coz by the time I put them to sleep, I'll be busy replying e-mails & when I finish is already midnight. Sometimes I find its real hard to have a balance between work & kids, making me like a crazy woman. Anyway, is the process that I have to go through & cope with it.

The weather in Shanghai is still pretty chilled, its about 9~15degrees & it has being raining for the whole week! Gosh!

So before I went back I bought heated plate to put onto the floor. Kids can just sit on top of it playing their toys without feeling cold. Plus it does make the whole living a bit warmer.

These heated plate are really good to use during weather plus they are movable, so if I were to move house, I can bring it along. It cost be me about RMB1,700 for 4 heat plates.

As the weather is cold, I didn't bring them out very often, usually let them stay at home & play with toys or watch some educational videos.

See Little Belinda is posting in front of the camera, she loves it. Luckily enough, they didn't lose any appetite...hahha..good news for me! We try to feed them with lots of fruits & water to make sure they don't dehydrate as the room was pretty dry due to heating system.

She won't forget to pose even busy snacking.

As for little Angela, she doesn't like to pose that much, but she loves to see the photos I took.

Sometimes I will ask them who is jie jie, Angela will be happily pointing at herself & say "jie jie". When I ask who is mei mei, both will point at each other. *LOL*

Whenever I ask them to wear this red little jacket, they just knew I'll be bring them out. They will quickly grab their red shoes & wear, & wait impatiently at the door.

Ok, a little short update, I promise to update more later today.
Need to finish the pile of work 1st.

My twin are back to Shanghai

2009-03-03T08:19:00.002+08:00

Last weekend I have finally brought the twin over again! Being busy trying to let them adapt as the weather in Shanghai is still cold.
Anyway I have so much to blog about, I'll try to update it later. Coz I don't have the camera USB with me, so can't input the photos yet.
Plus I got a tag from Nicole, very sweet of her, I'll update soon...

Stay tune.

Lisboa Restaurant in Shanghai

2009-02-22T19:05:00.006+08:00

I haven't being to the city for quite a while, coz I'm really too lazy to travel down so far when I know I can do all my shopping near my area.

Anyway, I went down today to complete my registration at Kaplan for new ACCA subjects this year. This semester I just took one subject, but take exams for 2 subjects, well the other one I have attended the class last year. Anyway, classes starting in March, real soon...hai...will be as busy as a bee again!

After the registration, we went to Lisboa Restaurant (葡京茶餐厅) located at Huai Hai Lu (淮海路). They serve really nice Macau food, like the famous pork chop burger, egg tart, pineapple bun, Yuan Yang, & alots more.

Becoz only me & PC, so we only ordered a few dishes.

The famous Yuan Yang that is a must order item! For those who don't know, its actually a mixture of coffee & tea. PC loves the Yuan Yang here, as it taste richer compared to other places that serves Hong Kong food.

PC was going to start dig in, I stopped him, coz I wanted to photo, so he waited impatiently. hahah.. This is the famous pineapple bun (波罗包) , the slice of butter is suppose to into the bun & eat it, each slice for each bun is just nice. *Thumbs Up*

This is the famous Macau Fried Rice (澳门招牌炒饭), it is not an ordinary fried rice. As you can see from the photo, how generous the chef is, so much ingredients, got prawns, roasted pork, chicken, & other seafood, & lastly sprinkle fried small salty shrimps on top! Yummy!

This dish is some sort of bake rice with chicken stock (葡京鸡汁烩饭), mmm..although they put there chef recommendation, but I really find nothing special about this dish. So next time don't order this when you visit this restaurant.

Anyway, they have lots of branches in Shanghai, for more information you can visit their website at: www.lisboarestaurant.com.cn

Thanks for all your wishes

2009-02-22T18:39:00.003+08:00

Yesterday was my 26th Birthday...my god..another year older!

Anyway, thanks for all the wishes from my family & friends, its really lovely of you!

Its really weird as I grow older, I'm not as excited as last time. Every year I will be waiting excited for surprises or gifts from my love ones, but now not at all. Not sure whether is it influence by PC, or maybe becoz I have learn that no expectation = no disappointment.

This year my birthday celebration was simple, lunch with colleague, dinner with PC, catch a romantic movie, then went back home for cake cutting.

Although its simple but I still appreciate the effort being made. =)

As for my birthday wish, I wish that I could find a perfect house within my budget & move in by next year!

My 2 Little Princess

2009-02-21T14:48:00.004+08:00

I miss them so much! Yes, they are in Malaysia coz its too cold in Shanghai so I have to ask my mother-in-law to help. They are turning 2 years old soon, my god, I can't believe how time flies... They can now call Papa & Mama & some other simple words like ball, hat (in Chinese), & lots more.

They know where their 5 organs (eyes, ears, mouth, nose), they even know where their butt is...hahhaa..sometimes the things they do really make me laugh, wonder, angry, amaze, worry & touch. But they really make me feel complete as a mother & proud of having them.

Although they are twin, but totally 2 different characters. Angela is very shy & very timid, Belinda is very out-going & likes challenges. So Belinda is always the one protecting Angela, if Angela accidentally knock on to something, she will help her hit that object that hurt Angela.
Belinda is always the one helping Angela to keep the toys even though I told Angela to do so.

Some people do ask me whether will I feel stress coping with family, work & studies at the same time, well I do feel stress at work & studies, but I will never think that my kids giving me stress at all. I find playing with them is a stress relief, I loving to see them grow, be part of their growth stage is so amazing & such a blessing.

Anyway, I'm going back Malaysia next week end to bring them back. So excited about it.

FoxTown Outlet in Shanghai

2009-02-16T21:16:00.006+08:00

Yesterday was a busy day for me, even though is a Sunday. As usually I slept until 10am, I don't know why I can't get up early. Maybe without the kids around to disturb me, I really enjoy & make myself very comfortable in my dream land *LOL*

Then PC & I went to meet up my maid to discuss on the salary, as I'm bring my kids over in February. Well, my maid wasn't happy with my offer - RMB2,500, she thought was too little as she needs to take care of the kids & do the house chores. Her target was about RMB3,000, which I think is too high. Its not say I can't pay that amount, but I'm just not too sure whether she can be up to that standard. Especially after my past experiences, my previous maid I gave RMB3,000 but she can't handle her job well & I still need to hire another RMB2,000 maid to just help me cook & do house chores.

Apparently the RMB2,000 is whom I'm trying to hire her to be my stay-home maid. Actually I quite trust & like her, coz she is very easy-going & most importantly she is that kind who can accept suggestions & feedback. My previous one will give me a grumpy face, this one will say "Thank you, Miss"! See 2 different attitude.

Anyway, I ended up offering her RMB2,700 for working 6 days per week. I'm so afraid she will turn down the offer, coz I'm really too lazy find or trial a new maid. Luckily she called & say will move in today. *LOL*

After a lunch with her, we drive to a nearby outlet call Foxtown. Its not far, we drive onto Hangzhou highway about 15 mins, exit at Xing Bin (No 7 exit). The outlet is just beside the highway exit.

Lots of parking lots available!

There are lots of brands shop available, for example Nike, Adidas, Lotto, Levis, Puma, Zegna, i.t.Shop (French Connection), Timberland, Columbia, Sisley, some other local famous brand, etc.

I really enjoyed shopping at Nike, it really reminds me of Nike warehouse in Australia. PC & I spent there the most, I bought 2 jackets & 1 Nike fit pants. All the items are 50%~80% cheaper than those selling in the city. Of course, don't except the latest design! PC wanted to buy a pair of Timberland shoes, but too bad, doesn't have his size. But its really damn cheap, 50% less from the market price. So you can imagine how much these brands have make-up their prices.

For those who are trying to find outlets in Shanghai, I recommend you this place instead of the "Shanghai Outlet". I think so far thats the worst outlet I have been, things are selling so expensive.

If you want to know more about this place, you can find information about them through most search engine.

Lastly, I'll let to show you how much things we have bought!

My V-Day Gift from Hubby

2009-02-15T21:04:00.000+08:00

I'm happy to announce that I was wrong. PC did prepare something for me yesterday! *LOL*
He suddenly present it to me while I was waiting for him after parking the car.
Seriously I didn't notice or smell any flower at all. So he really caught me in surprise.
In the end we had pizza for our V-Day dinner. Although is simple yet we still enjoy each other's company.

Happy Valentines' Day

2009-02-14T16:57:00.000+08:00

It's Valentines' Day, a day to receive gifts from your love ones or friends or your admirers.

As for me, not celebrating after last year experience. I'm not sure whether is it ok to say out LOUD here, but really no offence to those are vegetarian. But its really trouble to find a decent restaurant to eat during V-Day, especially I'm in suburb - Songjiang, there is no vegetarian restaurant, all serving set dinners with meat. I'm not vegetarian, but my husband is. So since last year I don't like to celebrate V-Day at all & I always hate the idea my husband give "You shall eat my potion of meat, I'll eat all the veges"! -_-

Anyway, I did prepare a present for him, even though I know he didn't prepare any for me. *sign*