Halloween……..

Since Holloween is coming,  I have shown my 2 boys photos of carved pumpkins. They kind of  like it and I suggested that we carve one out. They were very happy and wanted to go pumpkin hunting. Last weekend, we went to KLCC to do some shopping for hubby. We took the opportunity to visit Cold Storage for pumpkins. Too bad, they only have less than 5 pumpkins and they were very expensive! I guess  its because its an imported product, it carries a high price.

So, we decided to get ourself a local pumpkin instead. I told hubby that Jusco has a lots of pumpkin but he decided against going to Jusco as the traffic jam is bad and getting a parking lot at that hour is difficult. So, in the end, we decided to vist Tesco instead. We went there and did some grocery shopping and at last, finding the suitable pumpkin. Tesco really does not have that much of pumpkin to choose, but at least better than Cold Storage.

ZM and I choose the right local pumpkin and we were very satisfied with the price! It cost us less than RM3 for the pumpkin! What a bargain! All of us left Tesco with a satisfied smile. At least better than getting the imported pumpkin, although the colour of local pumpkin is not really that nice.

We did not start carving until yesterday night. Hubby did the carving. ZM and ZD helped to scoop ou the seeds. They had fun. In the end, we lid a candle in the pumpkin after the carving was done. They were happy!!!! Yeah!

ZM the dish washer

I have been trying to train my kids to be help out the daily house chores. All these while, I have been getting ZM to wash the small and little things which are none greasy like his cups or plates. Recently, I have upgraded him to wash the greasy dishes. He has been doing good, I can say.

He eats slowly during mealtime at times and he would be the last person to leave the table. This makes a good opportunity for me to get him to wash his own dishes. As most of the dishes by other family members has been washed, the only dishes left are his own and only a few others. I showed him the way to deal with detergent soap.

He seems to be doing good so far by not breaking any dishes yet. And I could not push him always to wash as it might backfire and he will never do the dishes. I am going slowly as I am exposing him to house chores. So far, he can help me to hang clothes, fold clothes, mop the floor and wash the dishes now. I will try to introduce more slowly……. I just don’t want him to turn up like his father who never lifted a finger as my MIL has very traditional rules that only girls must do house chores…..

Just an update after a real long break

Its been a very very long time I did not update this blog of mine. Yes,  I have found a new job. Its again in recruitment line and I get to work from home too. This comes with a disadvantage too! The salary is pathetic too! Anyhow, I felt grateful as I get to to work. I plan to go back to full time working in a proper office next year when ZD goes to school. I sure indeed need the money to put them in school. Hopefully I can get a proper job by then.

Each day now, I have been search the newspaper and internet for jobs that might be suitable for me. But unfortunately, there are really not much position for me. As I am already that old and my working experience are not great, I don’t have a nich market to target. All I hope for is to get a job and support my family.

Another reason why I did not blog is that I am hooked with Facebook. I kept playing games in FB. It is addictive! Each day, I would spend some time going into FB to play. Hehehe….. bad mommy….

ZM and ZD are fine……. Both are still as naughty as ever, ZD being the more naughty and cheekier than his brother. Nowadays, bedtime are getting more difficult. Usually, they will have a story before lights are off. Normally, after the story, they would quitely go to sleep. Nowadays, after the stories, they would chat and disturb each other and would not sleep. Hubby and and have to practically scold them to get them back to sleep.

ZM…..

ZM is really a grown up boy now. He knows how to take care of other people’s feeling. The other day while having dinner with my parents, again the 2 boys made me a little angry. Half way throughout the dinner, ZM shared some of his food with me. First thought that comes to my mind was that he does not want to eat it and gave it to me. But I asked him why is he sharing his food with me. He said “Mommy, I wanted you to be happier since you were so angry just now.” Aww….. I was so touched. I told him that I was no longer angry.

Some times when I get angry over ZD, ZM would come to me and said “Mommy, calm down, calm down………” Hahaha…. he is imitating me now…… I used it on him too. He would advice me not to get angry with ZD and slowly teach him instead of punishing him……. what a boy!

He is turning 5 years old next month, but yet I feel is he much older, in another word, mature. I guess being the elder child, it comes with responsibility and it makes you grow up faster. Compared with his brother, he is the better child. But nonetheless, I love both of them dearly.

TTDI Park

Last Saturday after ZM’s Speech and Drama class, we went to a nearby park for a picnic. I have heard of this park a few times already but never had to chance to visit. We have actually planned to visit this park quite some time ago, but due to the Influenza A H1N1 virus, we have postpone it until now.

A tortoise on getting a sun tan.

 This park has many monkeys and they are not afraid of people, I’ve heard. But the day that we went, I only saw a few. Probably its a little hot and there is a fuction on going. But there are plenty of tortoise and fishes in the lake. We brought along some bread to feed them. Tortoise being tortoise, are really slow. When ZM and ZD threw bread into the lake, the fishes snaps it up before the tortoise could go near it. Most of the time, it was the fishes who gets the bread. No wonder the size of the fishes are bigger while the tortoise are still small in size. ZM and ZD had a pool of fun feeding the fishes and tortoises until the bread are insufficient! I guess we need to bring more bread the next visit to this park.

A monley looking for food

Feeding the fishes and tortoises

Once finish feeding, we headed to to a small stream down the park. The stream is really small and shallow. There are already a few families there. We quickly find a good spot and bring out our fishing nets. We brought 3 nets and 2 containers to put the fishes into. Other families have already having fun fishing. We wasted no time and go into the stream. Hubby showed the way and taught ZM and ZD how to catch those fishes. Boy, those fishes are really smart and fast! They ran away so fast before we could catch them! I had a try and it was difficult! We tried different method to catch them and most of the time, it was hubby who manage catch fishes. But anyhow, ZM and ZD did had lots of fun!

Trying to catch those smart fishes

 

My boys in full concentration

Time flies and it was almost 1.30pm. We had to stop them from fishing. I am hungry. We brought sandwishes, choclate and Yakult. The boys then had a change of clothes as they were wet when fishing. They are so eager to come back again. I am in favor of coming back too! This park is fun. I have also brought along a pair binoculars and a magnifying glass. But have yet got the time to use them. The boys had also forgotten about them as it was ZM’s idea to bring it along. I guess this would be our next trip’s agenda.

ZM’s hurt

Yesterday morning as usual, I brought my kids to playground before ZM goes to school. We went to a new playground where a neighbour rear some ducks. ZM was so excited and happy. He kept running around and laughing. Suddenly while running, he tripped and fell.

He hurt his knees and elbow. He was crying softly and in pain. I brought him home and he told me that he don’t want to go to school. I asked him why and he said that he is afraid that his friends will laugh at him. I assured him that no one will laugh at him. He is so sad that he does not wish to let anyone sees him in this state. Once we reached home, I quickly remove his uniform and wash him from top to bottom. After that, I applied dettol on his wound. He still was relunctant to go to school. At last, I gave him a sweet to get him to get into his dad’s car.

He had tears in his eyes and wanted me to tag along but I could not as I will know if I were to tag, he will sure to cry a bucket when he reaches school. Poor boy. When he came back, he has bandages on his would curtesy of his class teacher. He was better but he walks with a limp. Not that his would is that serious, but just wanted attention. I played along and help him to shower and no revision for the night. Hope he gets better fast!

Hubby’s health

On last Sunday, there was a blood donation event near my house. Hubby went there as he always wanted to donate his blood. Actually he had donated blood long time ago and he wanted to do it again but there always excuses from him to donate. So, this time, he really made up his mind to go.

Unfortunately, we came back without donating his blood. I asked him why. He said that the nurse good his blood pressure and it was high. So, he cannot donate his blood. He took this news seriously. Since that moment, he had started to take his health more seriously. He had decided to start to exercise again. Yesterday, he went to Jaya Jusco to search for sports shoes. As for me, I have search the Internet for more information so that I can advice him on his lifestyle and diet. I have already told him to reduce his intake of sugar and salt. He must also take more calcium, magnisium and potassium. He must also take low-fat dairy products. By sleeping early also would do him good. I have also seen a website that says that by practising slow breathing, it can control high blood pressure.

This morning, he really woke up earlier to exercise. I am so proud of him. He really take his health seriously this time. I do hope his blood pressure will go down. Our kids are still young and needs us both. Both of us still have a long way to go. I also must do something about my health too.

I am bored…..

I am really bored sitting at home. I really need to find a job as soon as possible. But I understand that with such economy, companies are being very careful in spending. They will not spend unnecessarily. But I will not give up. I am on my computer searching for jobs the whole day. Hopefully I can get a job quick.

Morning walk

Since I am not working nowadays, I am quite free in the morning. After ZM and ZD had their breakfast, its still quite early before ZM leaves so school. So, I have brought them to a playground at the back of our house. ZM was already in his uniform and I have told them that they could not play but only see and observe the suroundings. Since the Influenza A H1N1 flu got worse, I have forbade them from playing in the playground, except to cycle or walk.

Actually I have brought ZM there yesterday too as he was early too. He enjoyed it too as he can see many aunties doing line dancing and people exercising. Today, we manage to catch some teenagers playing basketball at the court. Just like yesterday, we saw a school bus driver park his bus at the side of the park and exercise. After he  finished, he drove his bus away, to work again perhaps.

ZD too was enjoying himself as he dance to the line dance music. He talks quite a lot and I thought to myself that I should spend more them with them now since I am not working. Later, when I go to work, I don’t think I have such luxury anymore. ZM too talk a lot and I like his company too. I notice that he has gotten matured over the years. How time flies. He does not need me to nag at times. I just felt so blessed. Sometimes when I reminds him to do something, he told me: Mommy, you don’t have to remind me anymore, I will do it myself! I am impressed!

Anyway, hubby was ready and drove his car to the park to pick ZM up to school. ZD and I took a long detour back to our home. I like to chat with ZD as he is still very innocent and cute.  He talks throughout the walk and I will sure miss it when he grows up.

I will try to bring them for a morning walk whenever time permits. I want to spend more time with them before they grow up before my eyes. Both of them are my most precious assets now and forever.

Influenza A H1N1

Recently due to the pandemic of Influenza A H1N1, we have not been going out during weekends. Normally we would go to some malls or have lunch or dinner outside. But not anymore recently. We try to stay indoor most of the time. We are also trying to save some petrol money.

So, both of my kids would spend their time in front of the TV. Yeah, I know its not good. But we do some other activities too such as board games or go to the payground to cycle. ZM since early this year has manage to cycle without the extra 2 wheels at the back. We started to teach him last year and he mastered it early this year. We intend to train ZD this year. Hopefully he can master it too like his brother.

Actually we wanted to bring the kids to TTDI park as hubby and ZM has been there before. ZM said that he saw many monkeys there and there is a small stream whereby kids can catch fishes too. This seems interesting to me and I am eager to bring ZD there too. We will see when is the right time and bring the kids there. Hubby even bought 2 small fishing net for them to have fun there.

Now, I just hope this pandemic will go away soon. I pray for all the people in the world can get well and no more fatality.