Lesson learnt.

The next time when I start earning money, save as much as I can. 

Life is too short to feel sad, so SMILE! :)

1st day potty training with L.A

Today, we started training potty. Today is the first day. After her afternoon nap ended up approximately at 4pm, I told L.A that we are taking off the diaper, and introduced her to the potty. I told her to let me know if she wants to pee or poop.

In the beginning, she was very excited and was  playing with the potty. She thought it was another new toy. I let her sat at the potty for a few times; just to be sure she is comfortable sitting in it.

Every half an hour, I will take out the pant, and explain to her on why I was doing it. I placed her in the potty. After trying out for few times, I realized that she is not comfortable with the potty. She preferred to release the pee and poop in the toilet instead.

So, with that understanding in mind, I brought her to the toilet every half an hour. To my amazement, each time when we visited the toilet, she actually peed. To encourage her achievement, I clapped, praised and celebrate her successes with positive words of reinforcement, and tons of hugs and kisses.

She had mini accidents though. I called it mini accidents because the quantity of the pee was so little that I don't need to clean up the floor. I just replaced her pant with a new one.

When hubby returned home, I told him everything. From the look of his face, I knew he is so proud of you, L.A.

Dee, mummy and daddy is so proud of you, tonight.

 

 

 

Sigh, what can I say for today, I had a bad day. I tried to be as positive as I can until I see L.A slept. 

Today, one of my dogs did not listen to my instruction, he barked many times although I said no. I was left frustrated. I did punished him, but that left me feeling guilty.

So, this is not a win win situation. It is the other way around.

In the past, I have learnt how to get things done in a smart way, not in the hard way.

"Work smart, not work hard"

Till now, I am still thinking about ways on how to put it into practice when it comes to handling daily challenges.

Though my Thursday is not as fun as other days, I wish you had a good one. 

Good night, people. 

(posting from my email)

Which path?

Am I in dilemma? I am weighing the pros and cons, once again.
There is a part of me that wants to do this but I have a lot of concerns.
Another part of me thinks I should be doing the other thing.
Hmmmm.

xoxo,
24yomummy

Confirmed the registration for KAAK course.

A while ago, I just confirmed my registration for KAAK course in SEGI college. The course is expected to start on Nov 2011 and ends in March 2012. As I will be taking care of L.A on full-time basis, I have decided to attend the course on part-time basis; that will be on every Saturday, plus Wed/Fri of that particular week.

If you ask me, what is my feeling about my enrollment? Well, mummy is excited, L.A :)

This will be the first step for me to be educated in the area of childcare. 

My source of motivation comes from the dream that I have > to start a happy home for children that provides quality childcare, and because quality comes with a higher price (these days), I am determined to challenge myself to do what I can on the charging fees without compromise the service quality.

This is my dream.

***

4th October 2011: 

I had a wonderful time with L.A at home. I am grateful because we have First Year Child Booster, I managed to kept L.A busy with meal, and blocks while I took out sometimes to vacuum and mop the floor. Today, I also made fried noodle for DH, he complimented on the food. He said it was yummy. I guess, it is true what the expert said, practice make things perfect. The last four words that I just wrote reminded me on one of the challenges that is still in my list. Though, there are times, I miss my working life...but when I cook and get to spend time with L.A all the time, I realized that I don't miss them that much (the work), but still, I miss hanging out with my ex-colleagues. 

xoxo, 

24yomummy

How to be happy with less

Last night, after L.A finished watching some of her Barney videos, I browsed through Youtube's video and I saw this video from How Cast: "How to be happy with Less". I thought it is interesting look from another perspective. I hope, after you watch the video, you will be more happy. 

You'll need:

• Acceptance
• Frugality
• Happy thoughts
• Enjoyable experience & 
• Environmentalism

Tips:

• True happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you got.
• The more you buy into the idea that more money you make happy, the less happy you will be. 
• As long as the bills are paid, there is not much difference between the poor and the rich.
• Think about happy thoughts.
• Think about ways to save money than spending it 
• Focus on things you can use than stuff you can buy.
• Experience brings more pleasure than possession.
• According to research, buying something doesn't make us as happy as we think we will, or for as long as we assume, it will. 

The video's link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFJl2nSL5tQ

Thanks How Cast!

I write when I am upset.

For multiple reasons, I was a bit upset today. 

I went to the fridge and took that ice-cream and ate it. I asked myself, was it due to stress that I seem to be enjoying eating this?

I finished the big scoop of ice-cream, and started doing the chores to kill those calories.

Today, I see L.A was very happy. I am  glad that I can be there to watch her grow, and do all sort of things with her. When I see her beside me, I know that this is the best thing that we can provide for her.

I am a full time mummy, now.

Hi, It has been for a while, since I last wrote. Last Friday, was my officially last working day in my current company. After I resigned, I had a wonderful time with L.A. However, I am still trying to get use to this schedule and lifestyle as a full-time mummy.

Working 9-5pm at home, from a system analyst to a nanny.It is a transition period from a fixed paycheck and health benefits to no fixed paycheck, and probably I don't need those health benefit.

Let's talk about L.A and the fun things we spent doing, yesterday? YES!

In the morning and early afternoon:
Mummy was busy cooking for breakfast and lunch, so, daddy took care of L.A
Mummy made American breakfast & fried mihun. Mandy only ate fried mihun. L.A insisted on self- feeding, so mummy put her on the corner's room floor (so that it is easy to do the clean-up, later)
After lunch, we had a drawing session, mummy drew many fruits, L.A continue babbling and scribbling on the drawing board. We played ball, and chase and run.

Late afternoon:
Next, mummy bathed L.A and let her play with the water for a while. After bathing, mummy massaged L.A's legs with Vaseline's lotion. L.A took a short nap.
When L.A woke up, she had cake as snack, and she continue drawing, while mummy preparing the monthly's budget and settled bills online.

Evening:
Mummy brought L.A walked around the neighborhood. Mummy wanted L.A to learn how to socialize, so mummy brought L.A to ah Ma's place. L.A's cousin stayed over, and L.A mingled with them.

Milestone: At 19 months, 1 week, L.A wants to be independent when it comes to self-feeding or drinking.

That's all for now, ta!

9Teen Sept 2011 - Brought you close to my heart.

I'm very elated, I would say. Another 4 days to achieve my dream of being a full-time mummy. I'm not really excited about staying at home, and sleeping late. That are just the 10% of it. But I'm all excited about the reality that I can know be there with L.A and watch her grow. I like the idea of loving her, and raising her to be a happy baby.

I know someday she will grow up to be a loving person, and having a strong passion to see that the people around her are happy. 

I don't know why. But, I just knew it.

A while ago, when she was sleeping just next to me, thoughts running through my head, what if she is going to get married when she found the right person? Will I be ready for it? I'll probably have to happily accept that. I slapped my thoughts, then I took both of my hands and brought her close to my chest, and cuddled her.

While I can. 

Just like some food products that have expiry date, someday, my motherhood's role will one day 'expire'. 

Mummy loves you, little L.A. Though the motherhood's role will expires someday...mummy will love you, and that will be ALWAYS.

Somedays, I might need it.

http://mompreneurasia.com/

Living on single income

Felt so stressful with work right now.But I'm hanging on to it, right now. On the bright side, hubby supported the idea of being a full time mummy. Isn't it GREAT? :)

I have concerns with it comes to living on single income, and also financial commitments. I will have to look thoroughly into it.

But anyway, one of my dreams come true. :)

The love for pet. It stay there.

If we are moving to a new place, both of you will still be coming with us, so I thought.

When I said both of you, I meant my dogs.

When I took both of you back to home in May 2009, you both have become our family.

Family should stick together in regardless of whatever possible crisis that may arise.

Love you both, much.

To Elisha & Einstein (puppies)

From to heart to a little toodler (17m 2w)

I earned that much. I valued it little.
If I knew what landed me here, then I'll do what it takes to get me out of here.
Perhaps it is an impossible goal.
To quit my job - NOW.
But it doesn't mean that it is impossible.

I miss you, Mandy.
It is great waking up early in the morning. Felt like I have just overcome the first battle of the today. The spirit of victory fills mummy's heart.
But nothing will ever match to the moment when you cuddle yourself next to mummy. Your bright eyes reminds mummy of the big dream that mummy have.
Never knew, it is you.

Mummy miss you badly when mummy walked to that nursing room today, thinking how are you doing there at Ah Ma's place.
Mummy missing you badly when mummy ate lunch, thinking about you and hoping there is a chance to feed you the yummy food.

Don't get mummy wrong. Things are wonderful here, job is great here.
But you, you worth more. Special.
That's why.

First time eating fried chicken drumstick @ 17 months.

Kids deserve love from us.

When I saw her playing with the water today after I bathed her, I was filled with such happiness that words alone cannot express. In my heart, I was jumping with excitement -- I finally figured out, this is what I want! This is what I want to do.

To make her happy.
To raise her up in a happy environment.
To be there for her and assist her in making her world beautiful.
She is a very special baby.

I prayed that all mums and dads sees their baby that way. Yes, they are special. Believe it, and that is what they will be when they grow up...

I am drawn to helpless kids because I was once there. I remembered clearly -- when I was bullied. Back then, it wasn't a serious issue because I was not the only one. In fact, there are many that were bullied...maybe by the teacher, the family members, or friends?

Being bullied, and being in the state where you are left helpless will left a scar. It left scars in my life. But Jesus heals me!

What motivates me are not the scars, because the scars are now gone. But the love for the kids. I love them because, they deserve it.

I am inspired to raise a future comforter.

Dear L.A, 


Mummy loves you, very much.

Inside the box

http://insidethebox.com.my/

Some days, I might need it.

The life of a 16 months baby girl.

 Accompanied daddy to get his new glasses done. 

 Introduced to the world of reading and started to liking reading.

 Accompanied mummy to assist Auntie Jenn in selecting wedding gown at bridal shop

Accompanied grandma to a Chinese Wedding's dinner (Grandma's cousins' daughter's big day)

Spent quality time with mummy on the playground.

Roaming around the park.

24yomummy's thought.

Sometimes, you sat there and wonder, I'll like to have three kids, but you are very sure, now, isn't the best or right time yet.

Mummy loves L.A and all of mummy's soon to-be-babies :)

Making history

I don't know why these two words popped up in my head. An inspiration, maybe?

Happy Tuesday, folks.

Our car and garden

Recently, the grass at our mini-garden grew rapdily. So, it was the time for trimming.
Hubby did a wonderful job.
He pulled the grass and it's root.

"He is so man." I thought.

After he has completed that activity, he went and washed his car.

As a result, the car was so shinning.

Now, left the interior of the car.

Dear hubby, it is the little thing. Thank you. I love you.