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< Delayed post, had issues uploading since start of the year> 2019 - Being a wonder-mum seems to be an inevitable label most mums get from trying our hardest to juggle work, family, kids, oir emotions etc. Wonder Woman was my childhood icon as I often wondered how this lady is able to save the world of every crazy disaster and still walk out as if she went for a stroll in the park. My Wonder-mum role certainly doesn't look anywhere near that. In fact, I feel like a wreck who had gone through countless of emotional tsunami, trying to stay afloat! It is so hard to describe the crazy emotions and thoughs. All I always remember was that 'I certainly didn't sign up for this'!! Hahaha... However, when I look back at the tsunamis, I know I wouldn't know how great & strong a survivor I am if i didn't experience these and fight on. Looking at the crazy motherhood path, maybe my kids totally hate me now, someday they will (hopefully) understand and appreciate ...

< Delayed post, had issues uploading since start of the year> Apr 2019 - In a blink of an eye, we are already into 4 months of primary school for Lil K. How has this little lad been coping I think it is a mixture of enjoying and yet nervous about school. As a parent, I am quite consoled by the fact that this boy is still willing to put on his uniform and actually walks with a bounce each morning to the bus interchange. Of course there eare also struggling moments where he throws tantrums just after breakfast, and makes exiting the house a huge challenge for us. There are also moments where he will not be co-operative and deliberately drags his feet, turning me into a super anxious mum who is watching the clock every second. Everyone always say that each kid has their own journey and Lil K definitely is  having his. This cheeky and rebellious kid can actually be quite anxious over uncompleted homework or papers which require my signature. Into his 4 month journe...

< Delayed Post, issues loading since start of the year> Jan 2019 - On leave for the past week to settle #2 into primary school and also taking te opportunity to spend some time with the boys, I had enjoyed myself a fair bit. But of course, the enjoyment also came with moments where I questioned myself, what possessed me to be on 3 days leave and with multiple vocalno eruptions?? I am so glad I finally have the chance to send both boys to school. The last time I did this, it was during their childcare days whenever I am on leave. Now, I get to do this each morning. With 2 primary school kids, it is a real challenge settling into a routine and making sure we all leave the house and reach school in a happy, joyful, positive mood. We are on the 2nd week of school and I am so glad we managed to get outselves out of house a tad earlier, and not having to rush for the traffic lights and run after the bus at the interchange. Keeping fingers crossed we are able to maintain this progres...

Zoom..... 11 months have passed and nearly ending. 1 more month before 2019 ends and another brand new year, new journey waiting eagerly at the sidelines to kick off. The year of having 2 primary school boys really exhausted me, twist and strained my brain cells far worse than what yoga does to a flexible body. My vocal cords has definitely reached many notches higher, far exceeded my own expectations, all thanks to Lil K for testing my patience and endurance every single day for 11 months! On the other hand, I am truly blessed that Big K has been quite well-behaved compared to 2018, and has been quite trouble-free. Although the past 11 months had been very challenging, I do enjoy moments where both boys were engaged in school conversations, it was quite a cute sight to see them talk about school, things that happened etc. I love and embrace such moments. 2020.... Before it even started, I am already fearful of it even starting. I 'get to experience another 1st again' - Big K w...

2018 came and went with some fun fare and huddles for learning and memories. 2019 started fast and furious because I now have 2 school-going kids! Today is Day 2 of school and it was rush rush rush. Wonder how long it's gonna take to get into routine. Big K eased into Pri 2 easily as expected. But that doesn't mean this lad doesn't have his own struggles and insecurities. Pri 1 has been a great learning journey for him and he has grown so much, despite his tyrant behaviour on most days. How I wish I have octupos arms and hug this boy tight and hard and assure we can walk through the journey together confidently. I have to work harder at this, definitely. Lil K... Well he too eased into Pri 1 easily and confidently (such a surprise cos I hadn't had time to prep him well for this big new journey of his). Towards end of school yesterday at 12.30pm, he thought it was time to go home and took his bag and walked out of class. He still thought it was like childcare days whe...

How fast time flies, tonight my younger boy graduates from K2 and will embark on his new journey (Pri 1) next year. Looking at the pint-sized boy, I so cannot believe nor imagine this little lad is already 6. This year I had decided to be much more involved in his graduation preparation. Had managed to garner support from his classmates' parents to record a video of the kids appreciating their teachers. And I had also tried something new by editing & putting the videos together. It was challenging yet fun and the result was pretty good despite my limited skills. And of cos, the little one was too excited about his graduation and year-end performance and woke up. Very early today. My 'job' this morning is to help him relax and have him be in a better space, all ready for later today. I am proud of him, I am proud of my two boys, for what they had learnt and achieved at such a short time. We had been at The Capterpillar's Cove for about 2 years, and it has been an ...