To infinity and beyond!

Posted by Misty Mom on 17/02/2012 No comment

That is Arianna’s mantra ever since we got her her school bag yesterday. O.o I’m so over Buzz Lightyear….EVERY SINGLE thing is Buzz Lightyear this, Buzz Lightyear that. Lord!!!

Yesterday being late night shopping, we went out and bought her a new bag coz when she starts preschool, they have to bring along with them aside from their lunch, a change of clothes so her Pooh bag is too small hence this new bag. With it, we also got her a raincoat since we’ll be walking back from school – Ted will send her in the morning and I will fetch her back in the arvo. School hours are from 9am to 3pm…odd but meh, it’s only once a week for now.

She is uber excited about school which is an excellent thing but I cannot say much about her carrying on about it the WHOLE day and wanting to go to school 24/7. It was sweet and cute in the beginning but now it’s just annoying! She’s filled her back with blocks and some tiny toys but I have warned her that we cant bring those toys to school. I hope she gets that when the time comes coz she does get clingy to ideas once it’s put into her head ie. the Buzz Lightyear bag that Ted suggested we get along with other choices such as princesses (Thank goodness she didnt pick that one!), Thomas Tank and Dora.

I’m actually quite glad she picked Toy Story and for her raincoat she picked Lighting McQueen. Heh….love my non-gender bias girl!!

For the record, I woke up to see her standing outside our room with her bag on and about to say, ‘To infinity and beyond’ but I told her to hush coz bub was still asleep. Talk about euthusiam and excitement!

Piano vs Organ

Posted by Misty Mom on 14/02/2012 No comment

They say that the best time to teach children is right up to 7 years old. Those are the foundation years and we as parents should capitalized on it. As a child, my parents sent me for organ lessons and I enjoyed it. I dont think I had the talent to play well but I did enjoy myself at the classes. Of course it got harder as my grades increased. I finally stopped my music lessons when I was about 12 years old.

Given the choice, I’d like the girls to take up music lessons too and we did consider getting one of those Suzuki digital pianos because it is not as bulky as the other pianos you get. If you ask me why the piano? Well, although I took up the organ, I was always impressed by pianist. I think the piano sounds so much nicer too! :)

Look who’s going to preschool!

Posted by Misty Mom on 13/02/2012 4 comments

Omg, I am still in shock to think that Arianna will soon be starting preschool. And “soon” here means NEXT week!!! Yes, my (not so) little girl will start her first day at preschool on 22/2/2012. I still cannot believe how quick that is. Ted took her today to check the preschool out and they only have one opening which is every Wednesday so we took it. Not too sure how it works here in Oz but apparently bookings have to be made and loads of “pre” things to be done. Would be so much easy if you could just walk in and register your kid, eh? Anyway, we got her registered at St. Anne’s Preschool, which is an Anglican preschool – the Catholic school didnt have preschool but I think once she starts “big school”, we may enrol her there. They are both walking distance from our place.

Anyway, Ted is feeling positive about the whole idea and I am slowly warming up to it too but am still VERY nervous about it. My concern is not that Arianna cannot fit in or anything like that. She is rather sociable like me and seems to be able to adapt to her surrounding quite quickly and apparently was very excited about the sandpit that she saw at preschool. I am stressing out about her meals. And yes, I am solely to be blamed for it because of the Asian in me. I still literally spoon feed the kids so as to make my life easier but I see now why they need to be more independant. *sigh* Although Arianna is able to each on her own, the mess….OMG. Hence I often go back to just feeding them myself to avoid the mess.

Now, I’ve got to check out possible lunch box meals that she will eat else she’ll go hungry for sure. *sigh* Cannot believe she is already going to school!!! Even though its only once a week.

All about men

Posted by Misty Mom on 11/02/2012 No comment

February is a big month for me when it comes to celebrations. Starts off with FIL’s birthday then immediately followed by Valentine’s Day and then its Ted’s birthday! So it’s a totally men’s only month for me when it comes to buying gifts.

It’s not really easy to buy gifts guys like coz not all guys have the same taste and you would have to know them a little otherwise it would be impossible. For Ted’s Valentine’s Day gift, I got him a Lorikeet Clock because he loves the bird and for his birthday – well, I cant mention it yet coz he reads this blog and his birthday is come up soon. :P Needless to say, it has been tiring especially for my brains. I’m just glad it’s over….for now.

I’m over it

Posted by Misty Mom on 10/02/2012 No comment

But Brandon is not. I’ve been trying to wean Brandon off for a few weeks now but boys will be boys and they love their boobies. *sigh* Brandon is now 16 months now and still has his night feed. I have been successful at getting him to take the bottle (with FM) in the arvo but will a little Milo in it to entice him. I’m planning on reducing the Milo slowly.

The bottle doesnt work at night at all and in the morning, he is up early so I give him a quick feed and then its brekkie. The problem is him getting up between 1-2am for a feed which I am pretty sure is more of a comfort thing than hunger coz he is already on solid and solids means rice and whatever the family is having. Teatime is Milo and biscuit or fruits or yogurt so I doubt he is hungry. And then he is up early about 6-7am and if I am lucky he will fall back asleep when I stick the dummy in, else….he’ll want a feed and might/might not go back to bed in his cot.

He likes to sleep with us – cheeky monkey! One night he was SO fussy that he was in bed with us from his midnight snack till the morning! He very nearly pushed Ted out of bed and had been giving Ted a back massage the whole night. lol Poor Daddy!

To be honest, I have not tried to pump bm for him coz I dont think I have enough to pump out. Some days, I see him get frustrated when he is feeding as if there is nothing there. I wonder if I really am drying up?? Anyhoo, now that he is only on bm at night, Ted has suggested that I start looking for a job. Of course, he will stay home with the kids which I dont mind the slightest so I have contacted my agents and now, got to get my resume up todate.

I’m so going to miss my personal time but at the same time I am also excited about getting back to work. Get the license going, WOMAN!!! *b*itch slaps myself*

Nanna’s boy

Posted by Misty Mom on 08/02/2012 No comment

Woot!! Can’t wait till Mum gets here. :) Yes, Mum will be here for about a month and we are all totally excited about her coming over for a holiday. Her main reason is to visit her sis and to celebrate her (my aunt’s) birthday on 29/2. How many people do you know who has a leap year birthday? I know only one and she is my aunt! :)

We dont really know what to get her for her birthday but I have been told that she has some skin problem and she’s been on a lookout for soap that agrees with her skin. This has been a recent problem so I thought of telling her about sulphur soap. I hope it works for her and eases her discomfort.

In the mean time, we will all begin out countdown till Nanna gets here coz her boy is waiting for her!

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Cheek’s Castle

Posted by Misty Mom on 04/02/2012 No comment

I find it hard to believe that Arianna is turning 5 this August! >.< How in tarnations did that happen? More like, where was I when it happend??? :P Yes, my little baby girl is not really little anymore. She'll be going to preschool soon and I think I'm more nervous and just all over the place about than she is. She is excited though.

Recently, she's been into dungeons/castles and dinosaurs - possibly a future paleantologist? Who know, but I'd definitely support her is she does decide to go down this road. But for now, she is a very happy and proud little girl after managing to build her very own balanced castle.

Cheeks & her castle
Dont know abt you, but she looks so grown up and big here!! *sob sob*

Cheek's Castle
The child insisted that I take a pix of her castle too, so taa-daa! :P

You know, now that I know that I cant really posphone getting my license since I might have to drive the kids to school, I really cannot put off getting my license. Acckkkk……got to get off my bum and get it done. I MUST!

Summer??

Posted by Misty Mom on 03/02/2012 No comment

This is what I had the kids in today.

Summer day @ 3/1/2012
Yup, today….it was COLD. Of course the beanie was just for fun but the warm clothes are not!

All 3 kids and myself were wrapped up in our winter clothes that I had to dig out coz I had already put them away. I’m just thankful that I am slow at putting them away in the garage or I’d have to go and get them! It has been a really cold/cool summer and I honestly cannot complain because I have never been a fan of the hot weather so cool is good for me.

I assume many Aussies are waiting to shoot me down coz I may well be the only person around who is truly enjoying this cool summer. :P At least our electric bill this quarter wont be too high!

Too good to be true

Posted by Misty Mom on 31/01/2012 No comment

It was just like any other day…..3 kids playing in the hall while Mummy was busy in the kitchen cooking lunch.

There was however, a minor difference in that everyone was happy. No one screaming ‘he/she pulled my hair’, or snatching toys, pushing, shoving, scratching, poking….there was no kiddy violence or tears happening which is somewhat unusual in this household.

I was somewhat happy to hear happy laughter and giggling…a mother could not ask for more : happy children, right? But I knew at the back of my mind that that things were just too good to be true and I should trust my instincts next time because when I finally realised that things may not be as “happy” as I thought…..I was greeted with this.

When all was happy....
Kids powdered from head to toe and on the carpet. I’m pretty sure the master mind is Arianna but the one got actually got the powder out and got the show on the road was KR.

Willing victim
And of course, we have a willing victim…totally oblivious that his sisters have turned him into a clown. Then again, he is a very funny little fella. :P

While I thought that I could have committed at least one murder, I wasn’t upset. I think I have just resigned to my fate….more like just given up really. All I did was take those pix, took out my mini vacumn and scared the daylights out of Arianna coz she hates loud noises and that mini vacumn is LOUD, and went back to my cooking.

Not sure what I felt or had going through my head but at least I wasnt pissed at the kids. Now, looking back, it was actually quite funny. :P

Time to crack me brains

Posted by Misty Mom on 26/01/2012 No comment

It’s kind of hard to believe that January just zipped past and we’re already into the second month of 2012. For me, it’s pretty much the same day in, day out. While I am enjoying my time as a SAHM, sometimes I do miss my working life. But given the choice, I still prefer to be a SAHM! :P One things for sure, it gives me more time to spend with the kids but also planning loads of things.

For me, plannings all start in February as this is the month when our family birthday starts, and leading the way is my FIL’s birthday which is on 13/2, followed by Valentine’s Day and then Ted’s birthday. So I’ve been shopping online loads to get my pressies for him. And so far, I’ve gotten ONE, still pending another item coz I’m low on funds at the moment. That said, I might check out some other possible top gifts choices that my friends have recommended me. Might find something better than what I already have in mind! :)