Never leave the window open
Today, I left the kitchen window open all morning whilst I was downstairs at the playground with Stardust. Stupid, Stupid, Stupid me. I came back to find that my kitchen and dining room...
View ArticleMovie Night
Eating: Chicken Katsu Curry with peas and carrots McCain Smiley Faces Drinking: Mango juice Watching: 1. District 9 - brilliantly constructed, thought-provoking and hideously gruesome. Highly...
View ArticleChildren's Season at the Museums
A week or so back, I wrote about visiting the National Museum and International Museum Day 2010. Stardust and I (and the reluctant Aged Ps) did actually go to the National Museum that day, but it was...
View ArticleSusanna Wesley's Household Rule #4
Here are my thoughts on Susanna Wesley's Household Rules: Rule #4: Subdue self-will in a child, and those working together with God to save the child's soul.I think this rule works in every family,...
View ArticleGreat Singapore Sail
Here's a beautifully photoshopped picture of what Orchard Road, our main shopping district, is looking like during today's monsoon, which incidentally coincides with the Dragonboat Festival. (Picture...
View ArticleStardust's Youtube Favourites: Owl City 'Fireflies'
Now, I know that I already posted a video of Captain Valor performing this particular song, but the original Owl City music video is just so lovely and whimsical that I had to share it. Stardust is...
View ArticleA Healthy Breakfast
This morning I woke up feeling incredibly grouchy. So I had potato crisps for breakfast and I felt much, much better. (Don't tell MDH) Have a great weekend and Happy Father's Day to all you dads out...
View ArticleMan for hire
Name: MDH Objective: Seeking a position that utilises my extensive experience and knowledge in the field of parenting Strengths:1. Proven ability to act quickly under pressure 2. Understanding of all...
View ArticleSusanna Wesley's Household Rule #5
Here are my thoughts on Susanna Wesley's Household Rules: Rule #5: To teach a child to pray as soon as he can speak.I should think that this rule still applies to families who do not subscribe to any...
View ArticleLittle physician
I haven't been feeling well lately - it is a combination of smog and overtiredness, I guess. Yesterday, I had a stonking great headache in the afternoon and was lying down on the couch trying to rest...
View ArticleBring back my Bonnie to me
Every morning, after breakfast, Stardust and I go downstairs to play. We are fortunate that there are several families with young children living in our block - and we frequently meet each other at...
View ArticleMovie Night - with Stardust! (updated)
The Aged Ps managed to score some free tickets to 'Toy Story 3' and we're going to take Stardust along with us. His very first picture show! I hope he enjoys it. I hope we enjoy it too! I am going to...
View ArticleStardust's Youtube Favourites: Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colours'
I love the song 'True Colours'. It's written by Billy Steinburg who is famous for so many 1980's hits like the Bangles' 'Eternal Flame' and Madonna's 'Like a Virgin'. According to his website, he...
View ArticleSusanna Wesley's Household Rule #6
Here are my thoughts on Susanna Wesley's Household Rules: Rule #6: Require all to be still during Family Worship.I do not think that it is unreasonable to expect a very young child to show respect by...
View ArticleWe love Bear Grylls
We watched an episode of 'Man vs Wild' yesterday evening after dinner (we usually watch a documentary during the evening meal, but anyone who has watched 'Man vs Wild' would know that it is hardly...
View ArticleCaricatures
So, we are at the Singapore Art Museum, after having climbed up THREE flights of stairs in order to find the children's interactive corner (note to Art Museum Curator: are those stairs meant to act as...
View ArticleBottoms up
Stardust's breakfast this morning (30 minutes):1. One small glass of milk2. One small glass of orange juice (heavily diluted with water)3. One bowl of oatmeal with a spoonful of honey4. One handful of...
View ArticleSusanna Wesley's Household Rule #7
Here are my thoughts on Susanna Wesley's Household Rules: Rule #7: Give them nothing that they cry for, and only that when asked for politely.This rule is ABSOLUTELY enforced at my house. I absolutely...
View ArticleMovie Night
Eating: Grilled meltique beef steak, medium rare Swiss brown mushrooms and onions in gravy Baked russet potatoes dripping with grated cheese Boiled peas Drinking: Pear juice Watching: 1. How Stella Got...
View ArticleAnother dream
Stardust woke up from his nap early, sobbing piteously. I went to see him, but he did not want to get out of his cot, so I let him be. He carried on weeping for a few minutes, then called for me. I...
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