BEDTIME STORY OF LITTLE SARAH

Come baby, let Mama tell you a story about Little Red Riding Hood. Only this time, it's a mix of Mama's own touch . "Sarah! Your voice sounds so odd. Is something the matter?" Mama asked. "Oh, I just have touch of a cold," squeaked little Sarah adding a cough at the end to prove the point. "But Sarah! What big ears you have," said Mama as she edged closer to the bed. "The better to hear you with, my dear Mama," replied little Sarah. "But Sarah! What big eyes you have," said Mama. ""The better to see you with, my dear Mama," replied little Sarah again. "But Sarah! What cute teeth you have," said Mama her voice quivering slightly. "The better to kiss you with, my dear Mama," roared little Sarah and she lept out of the bed and began jumping up and down.

Conclusion : She's not interested in my fairy tale. Hmmph!

Instead, her eyes went big when she saw me opening a packet of Toblerone chocolates which I got as Xmas present from the office. She went Waaaaa... chocolate...

While I took my own sweet time opening the wrapper, she waited patiently but I think she's just acting good. Good? Good ada makna tu. She took her face towel and stuff it into her mouth, trying to control her every movement of wanting to have a taste of the chocolate.

Her ratings of Toblerone chocolate? Just take a look at her wide satisfying smile, will you.

WHAT I DISCOVER YESTERDAY ... !!

Since I went out on both Saturday and Sunday, I decided to do spring cleaning yesterday. Bila lagi nak mengemas & do laundry if not during the not-working day. So there I was, as hardworking as Magg during one of her Saturdays, doing laundry in the morning and clean my so messy room. All the dust are piling up underneath the bed. I took out all my khazanah under the bed and give them a good wipe. Vacuum and mop the floor. All my boxes full of since-dunno-which-year stuff has been lying under that bed without me having the time to go through which are the things that I want or don't want. So yesterday was a perfect moment since MIL was at home too. Sarah went under her care yesterday while I became the maid of the day. Cooking, cleaning etc. While I was opening the boxes, some postcard size pictures caught my attention. It was an old skool picture, so classic - a must have toys for all kids that time are ET & Pink Panther.

There you go, in the picture is Droolz and long haired messy me, probably in our primary school days. What else I found in the box? Here it is, Crab and Magg during their kindergarten days, I think. Sweet and cute ain't they? Do you think I am that bad to post any revolting pictures... hmmph!

Then I kemas again. On the other boxes, I saw these pictures. Yucks! These are the kentalan pictures of me. Oh, since I'm going into this kentalan issue, please notice. All the minah rock wannabe last time, kalau amik gambar baju dah stylo mylo (mesti ada t-shirt behind those long sleave shirt), tapi mesti pakai selipar. Kenapa? Trend dulu agaknyer. I myself cannot answer. Hehehe. I showed it Hubby and he laugh out loud looking at these.

The Cowboy and his Cowgirls. Cowboy minum susu pakai seluar katok? Ish ish ish.

See what I mean? Konon posing dah cukup jambu, mesti nak choose spot yang ada bunga2, amik gambar ngan adik & adik sedara pon takpe.. Pakai selipar pon takpe.

Another classic minah rock foto shoot. Hair cut that time ala Kid Search, depan mesti ada dingdong. Tangan mesti ada sign DIO. Pinafore mesti ketat and pendek. Long sleeve blouse and a tight pants (ala-ala tappered pants nowadays) is a must. Then lastly, notice the selipar. I still don't have the answer, man. Ok, then I thought to myself. I just cannot resist to do this. I wanna be a good girl but since Hari Raya Haji is around the corner, later can mintak maaf. Tee hee hee and that's when I decided to post this one as well. Another classic number.

When the season for high fringe (dunno whether the spelling is right) is up, I have to hand it to both Crab and Magg, just look how high their fringe were. I can't find mine with this kinda fringe. Never mind, when I go back Bishan, I go find one and show it to all. So, basically, that is the trend last time. Not forgetting the hair spray, hair gel... all thanks to these bahan yang merosakkan rambut that we can don that kind of hairstyle.

Lastly, Doink would like to say AMPUNKAN KAMI PENUNGGU GUA... AMPUNKAN KAMI PENUNGGU GUA to all involve in this posting. I'm just so free today.... LOL!

WHAT SARAH DID LAST XMAS

She slept so late on Xmas eve since we reached home from Punggol nearly midnight. Next morning at 8.30am, little Sarah was still in bed. Hubby had to work on Xmas so I carried Sarah onto the bed when Hubby left for work. See the 'kopet' face of hers.

Poor baby, Mama had to wake her up because although it was still raining outside, decided to bring her out for a swim. Crazy right? Even my dad was forbidding me to go and asked me to come over to Bishan house instead. Wait okay, dad. Plans had been made since last week. Rain or shine, we're still going swimming.

By 11am, the rain was gone and the sun was up. Sarah in her 2 piece deep pink swimming suit which I bought at only $9.00 from Seiyu.

All the kids complained the water was icy cold and so did Droolz. I plunged in to test the ankle deep water at the pool and boy, was it cold. Seeing Sarah's excitement on wanting to go into the water, I had to slowly put her legs in first. When waist deep, she kinda shiver but with everybody having fun, laughing here and there, she joined in the fun and forget her shivers. Classic! Not even a whine or cry okay. Brave little baby!

After the swim at Hougang (being Jurong is too far away for residents from Hougang and Punggol), we proceeded to meet Ma at Fork & Spoon, Toa Payoh. Below, the almost tanned Sarah waiting impatiently for her chicken porridge.

End of story. Looking forward to this weekend, New Year holiday. Since Hubby is not working on both Saturday and Sunday, I suggested to fish at Changi so we can overnight from Saturday to Sunday, being Monday a public holiday and he agrees. Tonight, I have to search my storeroom for my camping stuff - half & full 10 man tent, sleeping bag, mat, etc etc. I am so excited. It's been a long time we went on a fishing & camping trip. Tee hee hee.

WHAT I DID LAST XMAS EVE

I had to work that Xmas eve but managed to leave on time when the clock strikes 1pm as my dear boss was not in that morning. With him around, I doubt I can leave the office as early 1pm. I went home and fetched Sarah from my babysitter, a neighbour from the 10th floor. Got her and the kids ready and off we went to Junction 8, Bishan for a window-shopping. The kids needed new bag, new socks etc for school so I told them to browse through first and we'll come back again this week when I get my pay. So they scouted the whole mall and try to remember where the shop is for this week shopping. Hah! Next, the kids suggested a late lunch at KFC and I agree.

So while little Sarah was sleeping confortably in her new pram...

The boys and I had sumptuous cheap meal from KFC, the Shrooms Meal for $2.95. Small but filling. The boys illustrating how to eat the Shroom burger..... After lunch, we took a stroll again in the mall. Despite the crowd shopping for last minute Xmas gifts, we had fun looking around and taking pictures. Sarah saw Cookie Monster and I decided to let her have a ride with him.

When my legs ached after the long walk and nothing else to browse through, we decided to give it a day. Last stop was Popular Bookshop where I bought Sarah a Barney VCD. I thought she will probably like it but I was wrong. Back home, I switched on the Barney VCD and it didn't caught her attention. I then switched to her favourite of all time - Baby Songs and her eyes were glued to the TV that she didn't even bother to look at me when I called her.

That same afternoon, Hubby suggested for a fishing trip to Punggol. I called Droolz and told her we'll be at Punggol and asked her to join us there after her sashaying at the crowded Orchard Road.

Hubby busy with his fishing rod and baits. The rest of the kids were nowhere to be found, one at the edge of the jeti and another near the beach all having a fun time of their own. Later that night, Droolz came down with her family. Her twins are forever getting chubbier each time I meet them. Cute and chubby! Especially the youngest one (middle) whom we call a Sleeping Beauty coz she always sleepy everywhere she goes.

Oh! And not forgetting little Sarah whom I brought along as well coz I can't bear seeing her stay home with her paternal grandma. When I'm around, anywhere I go, she has to come unless Hubby says no. She doze off the moment we arrive Punggol beach which makes it more easier for me to see Hubby fish.

When she woke up nearly 11pm, all eyes were on her. The little white riding hood has awaken from her slumberland. Droolz Mummy then carried the-still-ngantok baby.

Dear Little White Riding Hood, why are you grinning like that? Because I am so shy with all the attention and name calling by people around me. Mentelnya.

And finally, MTV's Best Kissing Award goes to ....

The night ended with everyone feeling happy and excited coz on Xmas day itself, we're going out again to swim this time. Thus, wait for the next update very soon. Ho Ho Ho!

SPEC ... TACULAR

Crab, this posting is for you and only you. Reasons why I'd prefer contact lenses over specs. I admit I used to adore people with glasses on. I would think people with glasses looks sophisticated somehow. I used to wear those Cikgu Bedah glasses while in school. I was a good decent girl in school, wore black plastic frame specs which is so big and round that it makes my nose tip look small and took up ECA as a librarian. Tak ke macam bookworm aku dulu. Now, I don't even have time for myself what's more books. All my classic novel collection are sitting in those Ikea box underneath my bed, waiting for the worm to eat them. Back to my spec-tacular story about why I don't like wearing glasses. Here it is..

(1) Using glasses means that I have to be careful when participating in netball/volleyball/basketball or other ball game. Because it happened once when the ball gave my glasses a tight slap that the lens came out. But due to my anticipation, I continue playing the game but it was horrible coz I was like seeing double ball being thrown towards me. Then it will always be like I don't which ball to hit. Duh! Dah potek lagi aksyen nak continue main volleyball.

(2) Using glasses at 'that' time means chances of getting a guy's attention are much slim. Hahaha. Coz some guys won't go for girls with spectacles that is as thick as those magnifying glass. So when it comes to see a mat passing by, from far I'd have taken my spectacles off to the extend I can't even see whether the mat is good looking ke tidak. LOL.

(3) Using glasses means I have to standby a tissue paper whenever I board a bus that has aircon blasting like cold winter. This is because (dah macam answer comprehension), when I get off the bus afterwards, I have vapour on my specs. It is so annoying.

(4) Using glasses also means I have to take off whenever I go to sleep and rummage my side table later to find it and put it on just because I want to go kencing. I have to admit, when it's dark and without glasses/lenses, I am blind as a bat.

(5) Using glasses also mean that I have to be careful when kissing my daughter or hubby as it can hurt my nose if kissing impact is hard. Hahaha... got such thing meh? I think only my daughter will give such a hard impact when kissing me. Sebab bila dia cium, dengan kepala2 dia tonyoh pat my face.

(6) Using glasses also makes me feel unsexy on the bed. But then, if you take off the glasses, you won't be able to see clearly the excitement that is happening on the TV!!

(7) Using glasses would also mean that I have to standby a small towel on my shoulder whenever I do housework. Coz by the time I'd finish vacuuming and mopping, the sweat on the face is so intense that I can feel the specs sliding off to the tip of my nose and the lenses is full of sweat vapour. I then have to take off the specs to wipe and put it on again. Chinese said so Heng Ma Fun.

(8) Using glasses also mean that I can't wear mascara, coz by end of the day, you'll see the mascara ink on the lens.

There you go, all my reasons for not wanting to wear a specs, unless of course I have a red eyes or eyes infection. I blame myself for not heeding Ma's advise to take care of my eyes. But at that time, I die die want my eyes to rosak because I die die want to wear specs. Now when I advise my kids not to sit too close to the TV or don't read in the dark as it can spoil their eyesight, their answer is the same as mine to Ma. Alah... kalau mata rosak, boleh pakai cermin mata pe. When they're just a kid, they think it's fun/cool to wear glasses. Tunggulah bila dah besar/tua macam aku, then they'd know/regret.