Little Edison is now two years old and soon, he will start schooling. It seems like he has entered into an easy-to-look-after stage now. Except for his occasional tantrums, he is actually quite an easy boy. We have a good helper as well as parents-in-law to help taking care of him.
During the weekdays, we will send our helper and Edison to my parents-in-law’s house before we go to work. If we are busy, my parents-in-law will drive to our house to pick them up. After work, my husband and I will return to my parents-in-law’s house for dinner. Finally, we return to our home sweet home after Edison is fed and showered.
Our life in general has settled into a nice and manageable routine. Little Edison is happy. Every one of us has a fair share of time to spend with him. We have our personal time and we also hang out together as a family. It’s wonderful. The happiness that Edison brought into our life is beyond measure.
Each month goes by and we see our son growing up healthily and happily. Again, we come to a stage where we are considering the implications of having our second child. We had many rounds of discussion about this topic but we still cannot conclude.
If we have our second child, who is going to take care of him/her? Personally, I do not want to add anymore burden to my parents-in-law. They have sacrificed a lot of time for us and Little Edison. At their retirement age, they should be enjoying their freedom and social life now.
I am not keen to find a babysitter. Leaving my baby with a complete stranger is a big NO to me. Perhaps I can find a good infant care center for my second child. But if my baby grows up in the infant care center and Edison spends most of his time with his grandparents, there seems to be no bonding between them. It doesn’t make sense at all!
If I stop at ONE, Edison will get rather lonely when he grows up. I’ve grown up in a family of three kids. Even when I live far away from both of my siblings but when we do get together, the bonds that get renewed are so special and meaningful – our shared childhood memories, our similar viewpoints and understanding.
What about quitting my job? I simply couldn’t bear to leave this job as it pays well and I enjoy working with my company. At the risk of being labeled as a kiasu mother, I just have to say – I need an income so that I can give my children a good quality of life, i.e. good schools, private tutors, better healthcare, yearly holidays etc. Income equals security.
I’m still in a dilemma. Career or baby #2? There is a lot to think about.
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Title: Things in the Bathroom
Contents:
1. Toilet Bowl
2. Sink
3. Toilet Tissue
4. Bathtub
5. Toothpaste
6. Toothbrush
7. Soap
8. Towel
9. Bath Mat
10. Shower Curtain
11. Shampoo
12. Shower Gel
13. Bath Robe
14. Rubber Duck
15. Mirror
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Blog header is the most prominent element in a blog and it is usually the first thing that a visitor sees when he/she arrives at a blog. Some first-time visitors may not even scroll down to read the blog content if the header graphic did not catch their attention or it made a negative impression. Thus, a unique and eye-catching header is crucial. It inspires visitors to scroll down and start reading the content.
I searched the internet for some nice and free blog headers. Unfortunately, I can’t find one that suits my blog. I contacted a few blog designers for quotes on a custom-made header. Some of them are very slow in their respond and some of them did not respond at all! Finally, I came to SimplyWP and I’m so glad that I’ve found them.
I gave them my requirements and they quoted me a very reasonable price for their design. I want to have a vector illustration of a working mother with a loving hubby and an adorable toddler. I also requested additional graphics at the background, such as books, abacus and toys. The colors of this header should match my current blog layout.
Kathie designed the header based on my requirements. We communicated through e-mails on design review and changes. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Kathie as she is prompt in replying e-mails. The header was completed within a week. I’m glad that it matches my current layout perfectly.
My blog finally got its own unique custom-made header. I absolutely love this new header. Isn’t it gorgeous?
I would recommend SimplyWP to anyone who needs a custom-made header or a complete blog makeover. Good service + reasonable price!
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Last weekend, I celebrated my 32nd birthday with my loved ones.
After a certain age, birthdays become a reminder that we are aging. But I don’t really mind that since I’m not exclusively tied to the numbers. I’ve gone through a wild and rocky childhood, a tough and challenging young adulthood and I finally arrive into this happy world of motherhood. In short, I’m grateful to be where I am today.
During my teens, I was obsessed about turning 21. I would think about my life in the twenties – my first job, my first boyfriend, my first paycheck etc. But when I was in my twenties, I never think about my life in the thirties. I totally freaked out when I approached the big three-oh.
Being in my thirties now, I find life amazing. I look at myself juggling with career and motherhood everyday. I have an adorable son who takes up an incredible amount of time and energy from me. But yet, I find that I’m not spending enough time with him. I feel so guilty leaving him with my maid when I go to work every morning.
At work, sometimes I find myself not paying 100% attention. There are so many tasks to accomplish but my brain is all over the place. When Edison is unwell, I have to take urgent leave to take care of him. I’m glad that my work is pretty flexible. I can work anywhere as long as I have an internet connection, mobile phone and laptop.
On my own personal life, I miss staying up late on a Saturday night. I miss watching a good movie. I miss shopping alone at Orchard Road. I miss afternoon naps. I miss learning a new skill. I miss parents and siblings in Malaysia. I miss doing a lot of things for myself.
1st Nov – I celebrated happiness with my loved ones. My husband. My son. My family. My in-laws. My friends. And I heard my son saying “Happy Birthday, Mama!” I’m blessed.
Thanks to everyone for your love!
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If you were given an extra hour a day, how would you like to spend it?
Honestly, I want to spend this hour watching TV and relax myself. I haven’t watched a movie in the cinema for two years. This is awful, I know! On an average, I spend less than half an hour on the TV in a week. Although I have a nice and big LCD TV at home, I rarely get to watch it.
If I were given an extra hour a day, I would like to watch these two new TVB dramas. Great plots and story line, with an impressive cast that includes a strong mix of new generation actors and old generation powerhouse actors.
Click on the pictures to read the synopsis.
Beyond the Realm of Conscience
Born Rich
I wish I have that extra hour!
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