All Plans Failed!

First, it was the photoshoot session that was postponed due to the rain. Then it was Little Arielle who couldn't attend her art class cos she just puked while I was feeding her porridge!

Wanted to let her have her dinner i.e. porridge before going for class and thereafter to watch fireworks. Just when she was about to finish her porridge, she detected signs of puke and I asked her to quickly go to the toilet.

She was just 3 steps away from the toilet bowl, couldn't hold it and puked like a merlion all over the floor and on herself.

I was totally xianz when I saw this! But still, gotta clean up! Spent about 1 hour+ on this meaningless task and became moodless after I have done it....

I hope that there would be the mood to watch fireworks later. Else, it's really a xianz New Year Eve!

What's the point of planning?

As Expected!

It was a sunny morning and XP was just saying that it's good for our outdoor photoshoot today.

But after mid day approaches, the sky darken and I quickly told the photographer to change it to indoor shoot instead. The husband called and did not agree to the change cos he said that it hasn't even rain and who knows, it won't rain at 4pm. In any case, the main reason that he din want to change is also because someone has already booked the studio for photoshoot at the same time. Hence, there is no way that he can accomodate another family in.

Okie lor....since he is being fair, then I asked him what would be the situation if it is going to rain at 4pm? He told me that he would have to change to another date. Fine with me as long as they can allow me to bring forward the shoot to 2011.

Everything was okie until 3.30pm when I heard raindrops. It became heavier and he called to say that we would have to postpone the shoot.

Just as well....it would be changed to this Sunday and it would be at their studio. Yeah! Little Arielle can have her Princess collection pic :)

Good Weather Tomorrow??

Tomorrow is our outdoor shoot! Sounds silly to have outdoor shoot in Dec where it is always raining....But what to do? The studio doesn't allow me to bring it over to 2011 cos they said actually my promo is only valid for 3 months.

And I'm very surprised by XP's suggestion! He actually suggested to take the pic in Phuket! I was shocked cos that means we gotta pay for photographer's accomodation + airfare and to think that he is okie with that!

Anyway, I have checked with the photographer and she has yet to reply. I think most likely, it's a no lor! So, I'm not banging hard on it!

Have also told the photographer that if it really rains, I will change it to indoor shoot instead. Shall leave it to God to decide the weather! Actually I am quite xianz to pack the items for outdoor shoot! Seems like need to bring a lot of things. So afterall, the rain is not a bad idea too!

我很寂寞!

Sigh....that's what Little Arielle has been saying recently. However, there is nothing much that I can do :(

Prompt Action!

After watching the Tuesday Special which talks about the closure of the Tanjong Pagar Train Station in Jul 2011, I immediately told XP that I wanted to take the train again to revive the memories (cos my dad took my family to Genting when we were young and we took the train to KL and switch to cab). It was so fun to be in the cabin and we were just sleeping with a drawn curtain! The cold wind came through the windown and the feeling was just undescriable!

XP really went to ask around and his colleagues are interested! Happened to tell Daddy this evening and they wanted to go too!

Hmm....should we spilt into 2 trips and go twice or have everyone to go together??

Busy New Year's Eve

Here's the plan for tomorrow:

4pm - Outdoor photoshoot @ East Coast Park
6.30pm - Art Class @ Joo Chiat CC
11.30pm - Fireworks @ Marina Bay

Wow....it's gonna be a tiring day but I guessed, it should be fun for Little Arielle!

Tanjong Pagar Train Station

It's not the MRT station that Mummy Me us talking about

Batam - Day 2

Was awaken by Little Arielle in the morning where she greeted me, sang bday song and said I Love You! Hmm, at least not a bad start for my bday morning....

After breakfast, we took the shuttle bus where they drove us to the Nagoya shopping mall. Sigh....the malls are not comparable to those in Msia. Got just a few items, had lunch at A&W and it's time to get back to the hotel.

Brought Little Arielle to the pool and she had a great time there. I was happy too cos they have a pool with shelter. And you would know where I am hiding hee....

After the swim, we rested for a while and it was time for our romantic candlelight dinner with a big lightbulb at H Grill. The ambience was great but it rained and we had to shift to the indoor area. Arrghhh what a disappointment but nevermind, can still admire the scenery around....Food was not too bad though and it was the companionship that was great!

After dinner, when we were in the room, there came a group of staff who delivered my bday cake and sang bday song. Was meant to be a surprise but they did it to 2 other bday persons at the restaurant. Hee so I know what they are up to! But it was still sweet of XP to plan for it.

Thanks dearie....

Batam 2010 - Day 1

Holiday is supposed to be a fun and happy time but apparently, this is not the case for me :( At least for today :( It started off badly in the morning when Little Arielle refused to cooperate. She din like the clothes which I have chosen for her and me, being the stubborn one also refused to change it. So she started throwing tantrums which made all of us unhappy. Even my MIL came over to check what happened.

Finally, she came to terms with it and we managed to get out of the house. Throughout the journey, she just liked to have some small irritating actions which really made you frustrated. That made me wonder if she is a girl cos her behaviour is really like a BOY!

After arriving at Batam via ferry, we were greeted by the friendly guide and was in the coach waiting for the rest to arrive.

Managed to visit a few interesting destinations but that did not make my mood better. In fact, it got worst along the way!

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day....

It's Quite Fun & Interesting

Little Arielle took part in the Gap Casting contest and on Monday, Mummy Me blasted my dept's email and was requesting for votes. When Tue and Wed came, it became more interesting because we adopted the 'You help me, I help you' method by soliciting votes from the other contestants.

So I will vote for that person's kid and in return, the person will do so for me. Arrgghh this is so fun...At least can get to know more friends and this made the contest interesting in some ways :)

Mini Reno - Blind is Done

The workers came and done up the blind this afternoon. XP took half day to make sure that everything is in order. And I just need to be home to see the completed works....Another layer of added privacy :)

*White blind for my balcony* - Uploaded on 15 Dec 2010

Mama Rocks!!

I was still scratching my head and getting myself all frustrated whenever I thought of how to remove the guage on Little Arielle's knee cap. While I feel like cursing the person who 'pasted' this over her knee cap, on second thought, she meant well too....

When Little Arielle came home this evening, I was so surprised to see that the guage is gone! Upon checking with her, she told me that 婆婆 was the one who removed for her. Arrgghhh I was so amazed! It seemed to be a very neat job!
*Removal of guage* - Uploaded on 15 Dec 2010

What can I say....How can I do without my mama! 3 cheers to mama!! Yippee hurray! Yippee hurray!! Yippee hurray!!

How??

Sigh....the more I look at Little Arielle's wound, the more headache I was! How to get that stupid guage out leh?? Bought the sodium chlorine solution and hoped that this can help to cleanse her wound and have the gauge removed. Else really need to get a professional to do the job. That means a doctor lor....

*The disaster created!* - Uploaded on 15 Dec 2010

Missed It :(

Last Friday, Mummy Me saw an ad which says Christmas Babies Model Search. Have been thinking over the weekend whether I should let Little Arielle participate in it because the appointment is only available during weekend and that means that Mummy Me will have to take leave to bring Little Arielle for the photoshoot.

Finally, decided to go for it and called the agency to book an appointment. To my horror, all the dates are taken and there is none left :(

Arrgghhh I am so disappointed!!

Another Photo Contest Submission

Hmm....saw another photo contest and decided to send in my entry again. Don't mind doing so since they are asking for soft copy. Just trying out my luck and see if we stand a chance to win....

Since the theme was similar to the one that I have submitted for eXplorerKids, I decided to use back the same pic. Just changed the caption to Squeezed with Love & Happiness! Please vote for us - http://lifestyle.sg.88db.com/ap-photo-contest/

We are Image ID - 120!!

*Squeezed with love & happiness* - Uploaded on 12 Dec 2010

Gap Casting @ Vivo City

One of the online sellers posted in FB and mentioned about this casting at Gap. Woohoo....that got me all excited! Even though that there might be just a tiny bit of chance, I still want to give it a try. So after lunch, I quickly got XP to send us to Vivo City as the last casting for this weekend is at Vivo. It's a pity that XP couldn't join us as he has something on in the afternoon. So, it's just Little Arielle and Mummy Me....

We went straight to the store and there was already a queue forming outside the store. Checked with the staff and he mentioned that I must obtain the receipt which showed proof of purchase of at least $80 worth of Gap products before joining in the queue. It took me quite a while to choose an ideal item because whatever I want is not available :( Finally, managed to choose a nice red dress (hee which she can wear during CNY) and a pair of nice leggings (hmm, for our Japan trip in Feb). That cost me $88 :) Ahh....I was quite happy with my purchase! After the purchase, we did not queue straightaway cos I thought of getting the cute Xmas hat clip for Little Arielle. I was hoping that there is Watsons at Vivo and was lucky to really find one! But it was not easy to get there cos we used the wrong escalator!! Anyway, the clip wasn't cheap! Cost me $5 for it! At the same time, I got Little Arielle's antiseptic for her wound and got her bread from BreadTalk. So after all the run about, we were finally in the queue. Quickly helped Little Arielle put on the legging and it wasn't easy cos I was afraid of hurting her wound. Finally was done with that! I'm just so tired! Luckily Little Arielle wasn't grouchy even though it's her nap time. Gave her bread to eat and she was pretty cooperative.

*Enjoying her bread with an angry face :)* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

We stood in the queue for 1hr 45 mins! Oh my....I cannot believe myself! The shoot took only about 10 mins and waited for the pic to be developed for another 10 minutes!

*The pic I took with iPhone = Poor lighting!* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

*The one taken by the pro!* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

In any case, I just felt that my little princess is the prettiest and please vote for her too if you feel it that way :)

To do so, you just need to login to your FB account,

Search for Gap Singapore

Click to Like Gap Singapore

Select the tab on Casting Call

Click on Start Now and choose Singapore

Just need to look for Arielle Tan and click on VOTE.

To all who have voted for Little Arielle, we would like to thank you for your votes :) Please help to pass the word around! Last date to vote is 7 Jan 2011!!

*She does look sweet :P* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

I Just Knew It!

The gauge stayed with Little Arielle for a night and I thought of removing it for her this morning.
Felt totally xianz when I realised that it was indeed stuck to her skin!! Oh man....this is gonna be difficult :( Jiat lard lah! Really don't know how to have it removed!!

*I was right :(* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

Humpty Dumpty Had A Great Fall!

We were on our way to attend Little Arielle's art class. I just got off from XP's car and the next moment, Little Arielle has already fallen in front of me :( I did see her run but she was too fast for me to grab her. And before I knew it, she has already tripped and fell! I hear her sobbing and she kept saying it's very painful. I did not take a look at her wound and the only thing that is at the back of my mind is to quickly bring her to the CC's office as I knew that they will definitely have a first aid kit.

Placed Little Arielle on the seat, lifted up her dress and realised that her fall was really bad!! This is the first time in 4 years of her life that she fell and bled. Arrgghh :( She was crying loudly too but stopped immediately when she was offered some sweets. Hmm, so does it mean that it is not so painful after all? *The bloody fall!* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

The staff was concerned that Little Arielle would brush against her wound and kinda of insisted to place a gauge over the knee which was more serious. I wasn't really in favour as I remembered my previous experience where the gauge stuck to my skin and it was so difficult to get it out. *Gauge on the bloody wound* - Uploaded on 11 Dec 2010

After the medication was in place, I brought Little Arielle for her class. Hmm....am I mean?

Yeah!! We Won :)

Remember the photo contest that I submitted few days back? The result is out today and we are one of the 3 winners! Ahhhh so happy leh:) But actually I also don't know what is the prize that I am getting. I guessed the feeling of being one of the winners is just happy enough :P
*Winners of the Happy Family Photo Contest* - Uploaded on 08 Dec 2010

Stuck @ L

Little Arielle can be so good in remembering those junk stuff but when it comes to actual academic work, she is really very weak. Arrghhh I'm getting worried and wondered if she is able to survive through her kindergarten, Primary school blah blah blah....

She has been working on the alphabets but somehow, she is always stuck at Letter L and cannot proceed further. Hmm is it really so difficult to remember? I think when it comes to time tables, she will faintz....

Sigh....

eXplorerkid Happy Family Contest

Chanced upon the ad by eXplorerkid calling out to all to submit a Happy Family pic for their contest. Since I have missed the previous 2 contests - 1 for Most Smiley Pic and the other for Most Sporty Pic, I quickly submit in my entry in order not to miss the deadline again.

Hmm....have chosen this pic and indicated - Squeezed with Happiness! Hee....wonder if we stand a chance :)*Squeezed with Happiness!* - Uploaded on 06 Dec 2010