(2008/03) March 2008
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Sahm
How do SAHMs maintain their sanity? I used to scream alot when I lose my cool. But I'm so proud of my performance yday.
DD1 and ds2 were lunching lunch. I was preparing dd3's porridge in the kitchen. The 2 elder ones were chit-chatting instead of eating. The next thing I heard, PIANGZ! Someone dropped the melamine bowl onto the ground!
I walked out of my kitchen, took a look, it was ds2. His bowl has over-turned and his rice and ingredients were all over the floor. I walked back into the kitchen and continued to prepare dd3's lunch. Then I came back with some kitchen towels and newspaper and started cleaning up. No screaming or yelling. Then I cleared dd1's lunch too, since she's not eating well(if they don't behave when they eat, their food gets cleared and they have nothing to eat till their next mealtime).
I ignored both of them and they automatically went for Time-Out themselves.
Can't believe I'm so cool
How do SAHMs maintain their sanity? I used to scream alot when I lose my cool. But I'm so proud of my performance yday.
DD1 and ds2 were lunching lunch. I was preparing dd3's porridge in the kitchen. The 2 elder ones were chit-chatting instead of eating. The next thing I heard, PIANGZ! Someone dropped the melamine bowl onto the ground!
I walked out of my kitchen, took a look, it was ds2. His bowl has over-turned and his rice and ingredients were all over the floor. I walked back into the kitchen and continued to prepare dd3's lunch. Then I came back with some kitchen towels and newspaper and started cleaning up. No screaming or yelling. Then I cleared dd1's lunch too, since she's not eating well(if they don't behave when they eat, their food gets cleared and they have nothing to eat till their next mealtime).
I ignored both of them and they automatically went for Time-Out themselves.
Can't believe I'm so cool
Reena
i was reading a book on positive discipline and been using this method too. It works... and i feel myself happier. I am doign the same to my #1 too. For me i will tell her to go into the room. if she dun will jus ask her" do u wan to go by yourself or u wan me to bring u go?" she will automatically go by herself. Until i had cooled down then i go into the room to talk to her. by then she would hv been playing on the bed and stop crying... i feel this way we bond better
i was reading a book on positive discipline and been using this method too. It works... and i feel myself happier. I am doign the same to my #1 too. For me i will tell her to go into the room. if she dun will jus ask her" do u wan to go by yourself or u wan me to bring u go?" she will automatically go by herself. Until i had cooled down then i go into the room to talk to her. by then she would hv been playing on the bed and stop crying... i feel this way we bond better
belle_mommy
Member
reena
haha not easy to keep cool
i salute u
haha not easy to keep cool
i salute u
isabellali
Active Member
Redtea
Haha.. Actually hubby think it's not calling me.. Cos Rhys was like 'mama-mi, mama-mi, mama-mi'. Hubby said that baby was actually singing mama-mia instead of calling me.. Lame right!
Walk at Bishan Park
I'm on leave this friday too... Would like to go for the walk too.. Pls let me know if any mummies are going...
Haha.. Actually hubby think it's not calling me.. Cos Rhys was like 'mama-mi, mama-mi, mama-mi'. Hubby said that baby was actually singing mama-mia instead of calling me.. Lame right!
Walk at Bishan Park
I'm on leave this friday too... Would like to go for the walk too.. Pls let me know if any mummies are going...
<font face="Comic sans ms"><font color="ff0000"><blink>HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!</blink></font>
Time really flies... Josiah will turns 1yo in 1mth & 11 days more. I am like browsing thru e net for his birthday celebration stuff. Having big headache on e venue *haiz*
<u>Stomach Flu</u>
I am one of the v unlucky parent whose children has caught the stomach flu virus. My #1 DD got the virus on Mon morning. Now that she is on her way to recovery, Josiah seem to have caught the bug. He has not been able to stomach any milk or cereal since this morning. Anything that goes in, comes out shortly thru e mouth like Merlion. Hopefully he can take in some of e porridge water when he wakes up</font>
Time really flies... Josiah will turns 1yo in 1mth & 11 days more. I am like browsing thru e net for his birthday celebration stuff. Having big headache on e venue *haiz*
<u>Stomach Flu</u>
I am one of the v unlucky parent whose children has caught the stomach flu virus. My #1 DD got the virus on Mon morning. Now that she is on her way to recovery, Josiah seem to have caught the bug. He has not been able to stomach any milk or cereal since this morning. Anything that goes in, comes out shortly thru e mouth like Merlion. Hopefully he can take in some of e porridge water when he wakes up</font>
adelinenchelsea
Active Member
Yutong
I've PM you, hopefully can meet up for playdates
Recently I'm really soooo sian of the stay at home routine, I'm seriously thinking of rejoining the work force. I help out my hubby at home with our biz but it's sooooo difficult to work from home but of cos working outside will be a BIG step for me cos haven't worked for other ppl since 1999!!!! Last millenium
so dunno can take it well anot *haiz*
anyway still thinking about it but going for playdates nearby will be a welcome distraction
I've PM you, hopefully can meet up for playdates
Recently I'm really soooo sian of the stay at home routine, I'm seriously thinking of rejoining the work force. I help out my hubby at home with our biz but it's sooooo difficult to work from home but of cos working outside will be a BIG step for me cos haven't worked for other ppl since 1999!!!! Last millenium
so dunno can take it well anot *haiz* anyway still thinking about it but going for playdates nearby will be a welcome distraction
adelinenchelsea
Active Member
oh yah and HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!!
Jenifur
hope Josiah gets better soon
Bishan Park
Just went there on Monday...had such a great time there though Chelsea fell down and scraped her knees good but it's so fun at the playground...i was carrying BB Tommy in my ergo and we were doing the swing and he was laughing away
Reena
Good for you!!! Some days I'm really so short tempered with Chelsea...I'll stick to the naughty corner next time she acts up
Jenifur
hope Josiah gets better soon
Bishan Park
Just went there on Monday...had such a great time there though Chelsea fell down and scraped her knees good
but it's so fun at the playground...i was carrying BB Tommy in my ergo and we were doing the swing and he was laughing away Reena
Good for you!!! Some days I'm really so short tempered with Chelsea...I'll stick to the naughty corner next time she acts up
Reena,
3 Cheers to you! Not easy to be a SAHM for 3 kids manz! I m going crazy with one when I dun haf a maid!
Bishan Park,
tomolo I cannot go to the park la. Maybe another day.
Mummyboy,
yar, we can meet up nearby here next time. Cheers! Looks like there are quite a few mummies staying in AMK area. Great!
Playgroup,
all PM replied.
Will keep you gals informed again. Most likely I would prefer a weekday afternoon for SAHM since most of the SAHM are bored at home. Maybe will do a weekend playgroup once a while.
Outing,
m thinking of going to the zoo later at 2pm. Is it too late to go? Is baby chargeable? Any package thingy for 3 or 4 adults going on? Anyone knows?
3 Cheers to you! Not easy to be a SAHM for 3 kids manz! I m going crazy with one when I dun haf a maid!
Bishan Park,
tomolo I cannot go to the park la. Maybe another day.
Mummyboy,
yar, we can meet up nearby here next time. Cheers! Looks like there are quite a few mummies staying in AMK area. Great!
Playgroup,
all PM replied.
Will keep you gals informed again. Most likely I would prefer a weekday afternoon for SAHM since most of the SAHM are bored at home. Maybe will do a weekend playgroup once a while.
Outing,
m thinking of going to the zoo later at 2pm. Is it too late to go? Is baby chargeable? Any package thingy for 3 or 4 adults going on? Anyone knows?
isabellali
Active Member
I think the zoo have package for a family of 2 adults and 2 children.. But for 4 adults, I think u have to check with them..
mydearsmurf
New Member
I'm at Bishan St23 but seldom utilise the wonderful surrounding facilities. Haha..
adelinenchelsea
Active Member
yutong
can't think of any place that charges for baby i think kid will have to be 3 and above before there's a charge...darn chelsea just turned 3
can't think of any place that charges for baby
i think kid will have to be 3 and above before there's a charge...darn chelsea just turned 3 
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Sorry for the late reply. No need to grind the rice, u just have to soak the amount u need (maybe 1/3 bowl) in water for at least 2 hours before u cook. Or u can also soak them overnight. They will turn soft much faster & easier.
<font color="0000ff">HAPPY 2009!!</font>
The first day of 2009 wasnt much to what I am looking forward to.... Isaac, hb, my mum & myself all sick... Tomorrow got work. siao liaooooo
Sorry for the late reply. No need to grind the rice, u just have to soak the amount u need (maybe 1/3 bowl) in water for at least 2 hours before u cook. Or u can also soak them overnight. They will turn soft much faster & easier.
<font color="0000ff">HAPPY 2009!!</font>
The first day of 2009 wasnt much to what I am looking forward to.... Isaac, hb, my mum & myself all sick... Tomorrow got work. siao liaooooo
Thanks RedTea,
din go to the zoo in the end cos my DS got up only about 1plus n seems like there is dark clouds coming from the direction of Yishun.
Oh talking about Yishun, yesterday my flat is able to see fireworks from there as well. Dinno there is fireworks on till the evening news. Also gotta see a bit of JB fireworks! First time I ever see so many fireworks at one time. Sua Ku! Hahahhaha!
In the end, me, hubby n DS went to Si Ma Lu Goddess of Mercy temple. Super crowded also. Imagine a mummy carrying a 8plus kg bb in one hand n the other hand holding incense n flower squeezing thro the crowd. Phew! Luckily, we survived thro. My DS was very curious about wat we were doing holding flower n incense. He was thoroughly wet with perspiration when we were out of the temple.
Jenifur,
jus PMed you.
Liyun,
wat happen? why all sick? Gotta take care wor.
din go to the zoo in the end cos my DS got up only about 1plus n seems like there is dark clouds coming from the direction of Yishun.
Oh talking about Yishun, yesterday my flat is able to see fireworks from there as well. Dinno there is fireworks on till the evening news. Also gotta see a bit of JB fireworks! First time I ever see so many fireworks at one time. Sua Ku! Hahahhaha!
In the end, me, hubby n DS went to Si Ma Lu Goddess of Mercy temple. Super crowded also. Imagine a mummy carrying a 8plus kg bb in one hand n the other hand holding incense n flower squeezing thro the crowd. Phew! Luckily, we survived thro. My DS was very curious about wat we were doing holding flower n incense. He was thoroughly wet with perspiration when we were out of the temple.
Jenifur,
jus PMed you.
Liyun,
wat happen? why all sick? Gotta take care wor.
zoo
best time to go is 330pm onwards. Usu i go ard 4pm. Not too hot oso the animals r awake most of the time during tat timing. Also trust me u wun be able to explore the whole zoo. Kids get cranky, adult get tired etc etc... get the friends of the zoo, each visitation spend 2hr or so is gd enough... usu the feeding is abt 5pm.. the best feeding is the baboon where u purchase a basket of bananas for $2 and u can feed them. it is near where the white tigers are.
best time to go is 330pm onwards. Usu i go ard 4pm. Not too hot oso the animals r awake most of the time during tat timing. Also trust me u wun be able to explore the whole zoo. Kids get cranky, adult get tired etc etc... get the friends of the zoo, each visitation spend 2hr or so is gd enough... usu the feeding is abt 5pm.. the best feeding is the baboon where u purchase a basket of bananas for $2 and u can feed them. it is near where the white tigers are.
abc,
Yes, I think this Time Out method works well for my kids and me. And when I'm really angry, I just don't feel like talking to them. I'll tell them I'm having a TO and they'll leave me alone till I open my mouth again hehehe
Celia/AdeL/YT/Liyun,
I'm not always that cool hahaha! Think if DH's at home, he'll be spanking ds2! He can't stand mess!
YT,
I want to join the SAHMs gathering. Where do you stay?
AdeL,
It's not easy returning to the workforce after so many years. But I believe if you are determine, you can make it
Liyun,
Pls take care!
Zoo,
We love to go to the zoo in the morning. Wake up, take a quick shower, a packet of milk for the kids and off we go. I always try to pack some sandwich for the kids, else we'll just eat there (hate the food they sell though). If time permits, I'll cook some fried rice or noodle and packet there.
We're usually there 9am+ 10am, spend about 2 - 3 hours there and will be back latest by 2pm.
jerejoy,
We're so near yet so far! The other day, I made 9 layer kueh (the very colourful kueh), wanted to ask if you want but I can't rem where I saw your HP no, can't contact you.
Yes, I think this Time Out method works well for my kids and me. And when I'm really angry, I just don't feel like talking to them. I'll tell them I'm having a TO and they'll leave me alone till I open my mouth again hehehe
Celia/AdeL/YT/Liyun,
I'm not always that cool hahaha! Think if DH's at home, he'll be spanking ds2! He can't stand mess!
YT,
I want to join the SAHMs gathering. Where do you stay?
AdeL,
It's not easy returning to the workforce after so many years. But I believe if you are determine, you can make it
Liyun,
Pls take care!
Zoo,
We love to go to the zoo in the morning. Wake up, take a quick shower, a packet of milk for the kids and off we go. I always try to pack some sandwich for the kids, else we'll just eat there (hate the food they sell though). If time permits, I'll cook some fried rice or noodle and packet there.
We're usually there 9am+ 10am, spend about 2 - 3 hours there and will be back latest by 2pm.
jerejoy,
We're so near yet so far! The other day, I made 9 layer kueh (the very colourful kueh), wanted to ask if you want but I can't rem where I saw your HP no, can't contact you.
Happy New Year mummies! New to this thread, hubby told me about this thread for March born babies from his colleagues (his wife is in here too, i think) so i decided to check it out. My baby boy is 9.5 months, started to walk recently and that is giving me a headache, worry that he have a bad fall. I have been a SAHM since my baby is born, yeah, watching him grow is just the greatest joy! I want to put my boy in some playgroup as well. Good to see a thread with babies the same age group as my boy.
julyclover
New Member
hi toby, welcome!
wat's yr boy name? birthday and where do u stay? haha, like doing a survey.
mummies, anyone can recommend a cheap to mid price range potty? I just need something tt will hold bb n not easily topple over.
I attempted to train ds to sit on the potty this morning n he rejected the potty. think he's scared of the sound the potty made when he was inching his way around n the potty was too big for him. i'm using faalin ants series potty.
wat's yr boy name? birthday and where do u stay? haha, like doing a survey.
mummies, anyone can recommend a cheap to mid price range potty? I just need something tt will hold bb n not easily topple over.
I attempted to train ds to sit on the potty this morning n he rejected the potty. think he's scared of the sound the potty made when he was inching his way around n the potty was too big for him. i'm using faalin ants series potty.
Reena
i agree with u
Yutong, i also like bring the kid to zoo in the morning..less hot
clover
can understand...i think whether it is FTWM ot SAHM is really tiring..
personally, i prefer to be SAHM with GHDM (Go Home Daily Maid)..like tat we can focus on kids & GHDM can do hsehold chores..yet we can have privacy
Liyun
hope ur family have a speedy recovery, i remember last yr 1/1/08 my family fell sick one after another , it was terrible, think this guy who keeps sneezing besides us when we were at westmall carries some pretty strong virus
isabella
congrats
it feels good to hear the kids call us
this kyzac everyday goes papa bao4 bao4 bao4..the mama i only heard once and that's it..no more for a long long time
and <font color="0000ff">Happy 2009 everyone..may the new year bring us all good health, good luck and happiness
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wun it be good we dun have to visit the docs at all ..
i agree with u
clover
can understand...i think whether it is FTWM ot SAHM is really tiring..
personally, i prefer to be SAHM with GHDM (Go Home Daily Maid)..like tat we can focus on kids & GHDM can do hsehold chores..yet we can have privacy
Liyun
hope ur family have a speedy recovery, i remember last yr 1/1/08 my family fell sick one after another , it was terrible, think this guy who keeps sneezing besides us when we were at westmall carries some pretty strong virus
isabella
congrats
this kyzac everyday goes papa bao4 bao4 bao4..the mama i only heard once and that's it..no more for a long long time
and <font color="0000ff">Happy 2009 everyone..may the new year bring us all good health, good luck and happiness
wun it be good we dun have to visit the docs at all ..
Hi Toby
ur boy looks like a big boy ! when was his dob and wat was his birth wt
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PS so happy CNY is end of this month
love CNY myself..like to go hse visiting..the makaning
and annually i will get PCNYS(Post CNY Sadness) cos have to wait one entire year before the next CNY
ur boy looks like a big boy ! when was his dob and wat was his birth wt
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PS so happy CNY is end of this month
and annually i will get PCNYS(Post CNY Sadness) cos have to wait one entire year before the next CNY
Toby
omg, 15 steps is not an easy feat !
Toby was delivered overseas ?
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oh yah, i introduce Kyzac to rice on 1 Jan 2009 .. i add hot water to his rice, add steam fish, carrot & brocoli..look pretty gross
but very quick & easy ( all took less than 20 minutes..and dun have to cook his porridge separately, just take the rice from what we are cooking for the adults
omg, 15 steps is not an easy feat !
Toby was delivered overseas ?
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oh yah, i introduce Kyzac to rice on 1 Jan 2009 .. i add hot water to his rice, add steam fish, carrot & brocoli..look pretty gross
but very quick & easy ( all took less than 20 minutes..and dun have to cook his porridge separately, just take the rice from what we are cooking for the adults
julyclover
New Member
abc, I like the potty too coz I like combi stuff but hor I think it's on the ex side n alex will treat it as a toy.
toby, is nate short for nathan or nathaniel?
my bb is alexander, 27 mar. we are having a 1yo birthday bash for the march bbs on the 4 apr at signature park. lmk if u wanna join us. cheers.
adelinel, i'm joining u to return to work force. will start looking for job from today. haha...wish me luck.
bbpink, that's my ideal too unfortunately my hb dun earn tt much to support that kind of life style. to be fair, he dun earn tt little, but a car is a heavy burden!
toby, is nate short for nathan or nathaniel?
adelinel, i'm joining u to return to work force. will start looking for job from today. haha...wish me luck.
bbpink, that's my ideal too unfortunately my hb dun earn tt much to support that kind of life style. to be fair, he dun earn tt little, but a car is a heavy burden!
closetdoor
Active Member
Happy New Year to all!
A very different new start to 2009 for first time mummy me. LOL. It just feels like any other day...
Brought DD to Sentosa Palawan beach. There's a water feature for kids at the KouFu food court. Very cute. Just outside the food court, there's an animal corner plus an Aviary of lories. Animal feeding/show: First session starts at 12 noon.
Quite mafan to bring a baby to beach. I think it will be easier to manage when she can stand properly. I will try the zoo when she's one. Hehehe.
A very different new start to 2009 for first time mummy me. LOL. It just feels like any other day...
Brought DD to Sentosa Palawan beach. There's a water feature for kids at the KouFu food court. Very cute. Just outside the food court, there's an animal corner plus an Aviary of lories. Animal feeding/show: First session starts at 12 noon.
Quite mafan to bring a baby to beach. I think it will be easier to manage when she can stand properly. I will try the zoo when she's one. Hehehe.
Toby
I am using threadfin for the rice
thanks
one issue of using chair is we have to clean up the chair after every use cos it is full of food
Regarding birthday bash on 4 Apr 2009, hb and even grandparents r welcome
Kell
i only tried zoo when #1 turns 2
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another quick & easy & disgusting ( but it is ok, it is nutritious & bb r too young to noe 20 min recipe
Macoroni with Salmon & apple & long bean ..all mashed up
I am using threadfin for the rice
thanks
Regarding birthday bash on 4 Apr 2009, hb and even grandparents r welcome
Kell
i only tried zoo when #1 turns 2
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another quick & easy & disgusting ( but it is ok, it is nutritious & bb r too young to noe
20 min recipe Macoroni with Salmon & apple & long bean ..all mashed up
