Top 10 Highlights of February
Tiger girl in her CNY costume
February is a really short month. 28 days and lots of holidays for the kids. We celebrated Chinese New Year and welcomed the year of the snake before settling into Lent.
The kids
#1 We ate out a lot!!
The kids had lots of fun having breakfast at the airport. We went there twice and tried out a few yummy Dim sum restaurants this month.
Mini Egg Tarts
#2- Dim sum is a must if you are looking for a place to go for breakfast.
Egg tarts are Doggie boy’s personal favourite and he can easily eat the whole plate by himself. We have to order double or triple servings if everyone were to be able to have a bite each.
Homemade blueberry pancakes
#3 Saving money and eating healthy is important.
Doggie boy loves eating blueberry pancakes and we have been buying them from KFC. It makes much more sense to make them at home as it is much cheaper and more economical. It is also much healthier as there are no preservatives and in line with my eating healthy aim.
The kids playing pool
#4 Spending time as a family is important.
The kids had fun learning about precision while learning how to play pool from their dad. I hope in time to come they will be good in the game and the four of us can play tag team.
Tiger girl and her grandmothers
# 5 Observing traditions is also important
We went visiting during Chinese New Year and the first stop was at the kids great grandmother’s house for a lunch feast.
Tiger girl and me
#6- I took note of Tiger girl’s recent developments
I wrote a letter to her to tell her about how much I appreciate having her in my life. I want her to know how much she is a joy to me and that I really love her a lot.
Monkey boy’s work file
#7- My eldest started work as a Budgettng accountant.
Monkey boy can no longer demand an allowance and he has to work for it. He is being paid now for doing his job as an accountant. Earn your keep is the new mantra I am practicing with him.
Tiger girl in the swing
#8- Fun in the park is really a good way to spend the weekend.
Tiger girl really loves the swings. While we were at Pasir Ris Park she had a go at the bucket swings there while her brothers rode around on the rented bikes.
Tiger girl fixing a puzzle
#9- Tiger girl learning a new skill.
This month Tiger girl had been introduced to a new educational toy- the puzzle. She enjoys fixing these 3-6 piece puzzles which were handed down from a dear friend of mine. She can complete the puzzles within minutes now.
# 10- A new year long series was launch on the blog.
This month I started a new series- Holistic Learning with Dominique where I document my journey with the boys to a more holistic education with each one of them. So far I have documented Monkey boy’s job while I will sharing Doggie boy’s job in the coming month.
How was your February?
February 25, 2013 @ 8:01 pm
My February was very cold! So I’m kind of glad it’s almost over, so Spring can spring!
February 25, 2013 @ 8:35 pm
My February had been busy but I loved it as well since it’s our wedding anniversary with my hubs. Hey, your KFC offers blueberry pancakes? That’s awesome! Ours here in the Phils. is just plain pancake. hehe! I look up to you for teaching your son to work on for his allowance. I haven’t really given that a big thought yet since they’ve earned their sholarships at school already. 🙂
February 25, 2013 @ 10:31 pm
Indeed, lots of happenings this February especially the progress of Tiger Lily. My boys don’t play pool but they are improving with playing basketball.
February 26, 2013 @ 2:48 am
Looks like you had a busy month. Mine has not been too bad. I will be really happy when Spring finally gets here.
February 26, 2013 @ 4:55 am
Hmmm….I’m interested in seeing what a mini egg tart tastes like – never had one.
Thanks for sharing your list.
I found your blog today through Monday Listicles.
Have a great day!
February 26, 2013 @ 10:44 am
@Yona,
I tried making egg tart once but failed miserably. It’s not that easy to make and uses plenty of eggs -10 eggs!!
It’s really yummy and you should try one 🙂
February 26, 2013 @ 9:21 am
Great top 10 list! I hope your March will have more significant activities for you and your family. 🙂
February 26, 2013 @ 10:39 am
@Meikah,
we have a lot of activities planned for MArch as the boys will be having 1 week school break 🙂 Lesser time for me to complete my work though 🙁
February 26, 2013 @ 1:20 pm
I love to eat egg tarts too
February 26, 2013 @ 4:21 pm
Feb is a short month, isn’t it? The kids also had a week long CNY break.
It’s great that you do a post on the highlights of the month. A great way to summarize and remember. 🙂
February 26, 2013 @ 9:03 pm
What a fun month! Busy and exciting!
February 28, 2013 @ 1:24 am
Wonderful!! Love that he does accounting for allowance!