Visit Ah Gong & Ah Mah

Today, we visited Ah Gong and Ah Mah after lunch. It wasn't a planned visit so when we reached their place, only Ah Mah was home. Unlike the past, she seemed a lot more at peace and happy. I believe that it's mainly due to her controlled blood sugar. Ah Gong has been conscientiously feeding her with home cooked food and controlling her carbohydrate intake. Her skin looks healthier now.

Ah Gong is quite amazing. He was a tough businessman when he was young and he hardly entered the kitchen. Ah Mah cooked him his meals for a good half of his life. Now, he is slowly picking up on cooking and household chores.  He even tries to be environmentally friendly by using organic household cleaning products. This is not the same man I grew up with. I feel very happy and relaxed with my parents today. It is a feeling I kinda enjoy and miss these days.

Mommy Gang Lunch Date

It has been quite a while since I last met up with the mommies. Gone were the days we gathered together to organize activities for the kids (at least on my part) but we still have a lot to chit chit about. Our kids are also growing up fast and furious. It used to be nightmarish to bring Sophie (and Alfee) but now, it's very manageable. Although now they are still challenging to parent, they are no longer unpredictable and wayward in the mall. 

Finding Mummy...

I had to get my nails done before we leave for Gold Coast on Wednesday. I was quite desperate for time because I know I'm working on Tuesday and I can't possibly make time tomorrow for it. So I ditched the kids with CK and Ah Boh after lunch and disappeared for 1 hr. That was when they decided to have some photo fun...

Post 40th Birthday Speech

Yesterday I hit 40 officially. I have set a couple of personal goals this year to mark the beginning of my adult life (yes, 40 is adulthood). I have fulfilled 3 so far..

1. I did my thorough health screening (aft 3-4 years of procrastination).

2. I got bk into the workforce (still part time but I'm in).

3. I attend a course on supporting adult learners with learning difficulties.

Other goals are still work in progress... like exercise (I finally tried yoga and I like it; Bodytec I don't enjoy it despite the results), diet, other skills acquisition and social life.

I had a good birthday yesterday. I went to work, relieving one of my colleagues so that she could enjoy her holiday and bond with her family. I sat with youngsters and supported them in their struggle to cope with the challenges they are facing. I discussed strategies with educators so that they can better manage the students in their care. I worked with my colleagues to share ideas to improve the quality of our services. I also gave my kids some space and opportunity to reflect and appreciate their mother (Sophie took time to make me a card and Alfee showered me with hugs and kisses after apologizing that he didn't give me any presents). And of cos I let CK take over parenting for a day!!!