Happy Children's Day!
I always try to do something simple but handmade for the kids on this day and this year's no different. These shrinky dink keychains took me only an afternoon to make but I know they will bring joy to the kids for a long time.
I hope it reminds them that the happiest things in life can be the most simple ones, and that you do not need a lot in order to feel contented. 知足常乐, is something I teach them from they were babies and I hope it stays. Well, my biggest gift to them is definitely not presents or anything tangible, but my unwavering ❤ for them. That is why they don't get toys or expensive stuff on this day. Haha.
Wrote the words BFF and their names to personalise each of the keychains because this year, I've been telling myself to be their best friend and try to listen and understand them more, instead of being an authoritarian parent who commands them to do this or that. I find that it suits them better and makes them happier, which in turns makes it easier for them to listen to me. Of course, at times they still need to obey my word because I'm their Mama after all lar. Lol. #自相矛盾
Still, parenthood is a journey of constant learning, discovering and finding out what works best for your kids. Every family differs and we should never be too quick to judge. Hoping that all of us can find the child in us, at least for this weekend, and have a blast celebrating Children's Day with our little ones.
祝大家儿童节快乐哦! ❤🎊🎂🎈🎁 #ahappymum #ahappymumtalks #childrensday #thebestgiftsarehandmade #iloveyoukiddos #礼轻情意重 #因为爱
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Turning 36 felt happy, thanks to all these people who made this day extra special for me.
Asher, who insisted that it was his birthday too and sang "Happy birthday to Mama and Didi" and blew out my candles.
Ariel, who did a sweet painting of me and her, said I'm the best Mama in the world and designed a cute shrinky dink earring for me.
Angel, who did many beautiful paintings, gave me a small gift which was nicely wrapped up, wrote heartfelt lines in her card including "There is no other Mummy that I could wish for" and designed the other earring for me.
My parents, in-laws and grandma, for standing by me throughout the years and letting me know that no matter what happens in life, their love for me is constant.
Everyone else in the family, for always taking time to organise and catch up at gatherings. It's a bond that only grows with time and it's awesome to see how we love and enjoy each other's company.
My friends, who took time to meet up despite their busy schedules and made my special day so much more special, even if it was a simple meal and short karaoke session. I appreciate it so much.
Most importantly, the hubby who made effort to let me feel the ❤, who suggested a family BBQ and went the extra mile to make it happen, who took the kids and gave me a night's off, who made sure I had more than enough opportunities to make my bday wish this year. I received the love, thanks dear.
因为有你们,所以我真的很幸福。❤ 谢了!
#ahappyum #7apr #turning36 #timeflies #happybirthday #thankfulforeverything #iamblessed #luckytohaveyou
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Presents wrapped. Tree set up. Christmas decorations done. Cookies and milk on the table. Finally got the kids to sleep at past midnight after we excitedly exchanged festive greetings.
I guess all we do now is wait and see if Santa comes. I know these kids are all hoping to make it into the Nice list this year. Will they?
On a side note, I'm so heartened to see how the girls have taken the initiative to work on making cards, bookmarks, shrinky dink and other small gifts for the family and the people close to them. Especially the big girl, who was still working hard right up to Christmas Eve and she has put over a dozen handmade gifts under the tree, each of which contains her love and sincerity.
I know Christmas is celebrated differently in every home and for ours, this season of giving is about celebrating family, hope and love, and being thankful for what we have in life.
P.S. It's party time once more cos' we are hosting a Christmas gathering at our place later. The hubby bought so much live seafood including crabs, lobsters and oysters and I am pretty sure it will be a wonderful feast for our families.
P.P.S. We will be heading for a quick getaway on Boxing Day and the kids are really excited about the trip and so am I. Gotta make the most of this last week of hols before school starts! More updates to come soon!
🎄Merry Christmas 2018, everybody! ❤
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