Living as Children of Light
I have a thirteen year old who is as sweet as a baby, a ten year old who is like a fourteen year old, and a six year old who...
Living together, loving one another
The relationships amongst the brothers have always been of paramount importance to us. As they were growing up, we put in a lot of effort in ensuring harmonious relationships amongst...
A litter at a time – a child at a time
Everyday Samuel goes to school with his friend, N. N has been picking up litter with us, whenever I remember to bring along a plastic bag. We do it just for...
Exercising – for the love of the family
Finally, for the first time in many years, I set a resolution to exercise regularly. I have always disliked setting exercise resolutions. The main reason is that I don’t like...
A different sort of P1
I have been reading posts from other blogger mothers whose children started Primary one this year. There were happy stories about visits to the bookshops, and heart-wrenching ones about children...
The teenager number one
One of the reasons I did not want to have children, is that I was a rebellious teenager. My mother had a difficult time, and I did not want to...
The sisterhood of motherhood
I have always wanted to be a SAHM. I never thought it would be possible. But in 2010 I became one. Now my days are filled with chauffeuring duties – bringing my...
I am my brother’s keeper
I just read two articles on the Connecticut shooting. One talks about the relationship between video game companies and gun manufacturers, and another blamed the deaths on gun. Both video...
Animal Bullies
I came across this old article on “Animal Bullies” from the magazine Wildlife Wonders, produced by the Jurong BirdPark and Singapore Zoological Gardens. Apparently, the Lion is the biggest bully of...
So it was just mummy guilt
Mummy guilt, I am sure every mother has suffered from that. The nagging thought that you could have done more or done better, that you should have known, or that...
Today is my test
In 3 hours time, we are going to receive Elkan’s PSLE results. I am very nervous. Close to 30 years ago, when I received my PSLE results, it...
Celebrating the child for life
I wrote about Samuel’s mini performance at his kindergarten, and about how delighted and proud parents were of their children. In turn, Samuel was so happy and excited to see...
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