mashy, depending on which stat board, my cousin used to work for HDB, another from CPF and I used to work for TDB, we have our own bungalow.
Even PSA (under Stat. Board) has their own chalet and bungalow.
claire, tell them, it is important for you to spend time with your children. For me, it is mil who made noise where else my mum is fine with it. So I just ignore her.
phy*o*, it is like that coz it is hard for planning when you returned when term has started. Usually we do planning during November Hols for teacher allocation to classes according to their ability, their choice of levels. In my previous school, teachers are to stated their 3 preferred choice in levels and subjects. Then we tried to allocate them according and then plan time-table during December. So time-table are trial during the 1st 2 weeks to make sure no crashed.
bbmaking, you may want to try to increase the amount of solid Zac is taking. Ray is taking 3 solid meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner and in between snacks like rice rusks, teething rusks, fruits. He still drinks 4 rounds of milk. But he does not nurse from at night.