Wheee...

Today at work, have been so busy from 745am all the way to 2pm without resting or sitting down in my staff room. Early in the morning, I had to open up the Multi-Purpose room for the Sec 1 Express students as they were going to have their IPW Briefing. So, had to go up to prepare the room and sit them down. Also helped to set up the mike and computer for presentation. Thank God I was not told to present anything.

My Sec 3 Form Class would be going on a trip outside school- Otah Factory, Mushroom Farm and Wheat Grass Farm. I was told initially that I would be going which I was really looking forward to. First of all, I love to spend time with my class since I have missed out so much when I was on leave. Secondly, I would love to see the farms. I love mushrooms and wheatgrass drink. So, it would be interesting. However, because I was down for IPW and there were parents who are coming down to talk about their child, I was unable to go. Sigh..

At 9am, I sat down with 2 of the parents from my class as they wanted to go through the exam papers with the subject teachers to see where their child went wrong. I really appreciate parents coming down and being concerned about their child's progress and how they can help to guide them further. I know of many cases where parents do not even bother about their child's grades or behaviour. They would just leave it to the teachers and expect us to discipline and bring up their children for them. I guess because they are either busy, or they have totally no idea how to discipline the child or maybe both.

I have known of parents who told me before that they cannot handle their children anymore and tears welled up their eyes-Their children would defy them and even come to a point of scolding their parents. That is why they wish the school could do something. They seem really helpless. I totally understand where they are coming from and I do wish I would not come to that point of being so helpless.

When I finally could rest from my work as I went back to the staff room, I had to sign the results slip and stamp the school stamp on it before I passed to my principal to sign. After that, I rushed home to spend time with Caleb.

I didnt have time to even have lunch. So went home and got Vicky to help me prepare this new product which I have not tried-MSG free instant pasta given by my colleague!



The packet came with the styrofoam cup and even plastic spoon.



As I was eating, Vicky was trying to get Caleb to do his business on the potty. So, she took off his diapers and while waiting, Caleb was dancing on the dining table.



After he gets tired, he would automatically sit down and rest..


After finishing my late lunch, we went down to the playground..

Visited the garden and spotted a few interesting plants..



First up, bittergourd!



Then spotted the brinjal(also known as eggplant or aubergine) among another plant.



Vicky even spotted a pumpkin plant.

Then I saw a few papaya trees. One of the fruits was quite big already.



Then there was even a banana tree but no fruits.



Also spotted a nice brightly coloured flower.



Then while walking, Caleb had his first encounter with a cat.



We then went to the playground and Caleb went on his first slide..He enjoyed it!

Vicky and I took turns to bring him on the slide.



Well, I had fun too as I cant remember when was the last time I went on a slide! Goodness!



I also went on the rocking horse with Caleb. I remembered when he was about 2 months old, he used to cry when placed on the rocking horse. But today, he seemed to enjoy it since he wasnt crying and considering how long I spent rocking with him.



Really had a great time with Caleb. Though I was so tired from my work, it was nice to be able to spend time with him to play.

Eversince a mom, I had to sacrifice a lot of my free time to dedicate that time to Caleb-play with him, read to him, feed him, bathe him, pacify him to stop crying,put him to sleep etc. Now the only free time I have, I would be either be expressing my breastmilk or blogging.