Mind of a fickle

Last Thursday was an ordeal that I don't want to go through again. The growing numbers of H1N1 cases has made us very wary. Moreso for Ate A who just came back from the Philippines. She was really nervous that she might have contracted the virus while she was there. To add to the "games" playing on her mind, she had a cold. Wednesday night, Pre asked me to pass her the thermometer. He wants her to be at peace. She was really scared after watching TV Patrol that when I asked her if she wants to go for a check up, she said yes. The next day, Thursday, I asked permission to work from home so that she can have her peace of mind with a checkup. Her temperature before she left the house was 36 something. So for me, it was just routine, I just want to give in to her wish. Well, also to make sure that the girls were safe. I got a call from her that the doc wants to send her to the hospital. Huh?! Why? She said that when the doc took her temp, she had 37.6. Still, I argued with th...

Having lived here in Singapore for almost 10 years now (10 years on August). I've had some things that I don't like about the country but of course, since I am still here, the good outweighed the bad. One of those things is about how the government implements things and the people follow. We're in the midst of a global pandemic and I am very happy about (though the numbers are rising) the procedures the ministries and agencies follow. Today, I received two calls. Both from my daughters' teachers. Asking me about my daughters' travel history. They want to ensure that the school is a safe place to go come Monday when the classes resume. And my eldest daugher's teacher even used her mobile. Isn't that something to be at peace about? That the schools are doing more than what they are supposed to do. I hope I remember this when Dawter T and I are doing her homework and when we're preparing for her exams hahaha Thank you, Lord! And, I will continue p...

It always warms my heart how he takes time to talk to Dawter T during their drinking sessions (milk drinking sessions, you naughty minds!) about her questions, about anything... He challenges her to be a better person, takes time to teach her Math and he's always there to comfort her when I scold her (hahaha!) I love that he doesn't get tired of all of Bebi A's questions. All the why's and how's. How he never fails to tuck her shirt in at night, check if she's covered with blanket (which she will just remove later) and he's always there to wipe away the tears if she ever gets a booboo. I am so blessed that he's the father of my kids. Happy Father's Day, Pre! We love you!

Bebi A's birthday is coming up soon. When she started school, having a party at school was her daily chant. But now, she just wants to have a small party here at home, actually at the playground downstairs, with 5 kids as guests. For all her sunshiny attitude, she's becoming really shy. And, she still wouldn't tell me why she doesn't want a party at school. Oh well. Off to another daughter. I asked Dawter T to pass me my toothbrush (with toothpaste of course). So, she passed it to me and I didn't say thank you. Ok, ok, lesson learned when she said "thank you ha!" They're really growing up, they have their own likes and dislikes... And, everyday I learn to be a mother. Ang kukulit!