October 7, 2011

Aloha~ Pre- Children’s Day Outing to Botanic Gardens

Dominique Thoughts 5QF, aloha friday, two questions

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It’s Children’s Day here in Singapore and kids in Elementary and Pre-school get the day off to play. The boys got an additional half day off as Monkey boy finished early on Thursday as it was Sports Day over at his school. We took the chance to bring the boys down to the Botanic Gardens to let them play frisbee and climb trees.

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This is the gigantic tree which the boys climbed at the centre of park. I’m sure this tree is more then a 100 years old. I don’t remember climbing trees when I was a kid but it’s great that the boys are able to experience this during their childhood.

1. What is your go to comfort food or sweet?

Chocolate, Ice-Cream or Chips.. Chocolate Ice-Cream is the top of the list.

2. What is the most romantic place you’ve ever been to?

It would have to be the Paris in France. I’m hoping to go there again with R when the kids are much older.

3. What is your favorite thing about fall/Halloween?

Pumpkin soup. I like the creamy taste.

We don’t really celebrate Halloween here as it’s not a popular celebration here in Singapore. However I did celebrate Halloween when I was studying in Australia during my Uni years.

4. How would you spend 24 hours alone?

The first part of the day would be catching up with the much needed SLEEP which I have been deprived for so long since the kids arrived. The other hours I will busy myself trying out bakes/cooking in the kitchen, watching DVDs or just relaxing around.

5. Does you husband bring you flowers? Are you the bring-me-flowers type of girl?

Unfortunately he doesn’t. I have to deliberately tell him before I get any. This year I only received flowers for valentines. I’m HINTING that I don’t mind receiving flowers from him for Christmas this year and it doesn’t have to be roses.

My questions this week

How do you deal with your defiant seven year old when warnings don’t work?
What do you do to curb backtalking and rude answers from your kids?

September 30, 2011

Aloha~ End of Sept

Dominique Thoughts aloha friday, two questions

As the we enter into the 4th quarter of the year I’m glad that most of the things that I have planned for the year has been accomplished. I’m done de-cluttering most parts of the house and now have to work on developing new materials to coach the kids. The physical structures have been attended to and now is to focus more on the mental and spiritual teachings for the kids.

1. Do you apologize to your kids if you’re wrong?

Yes I do. I believe that everyone should apologize if they are in the wrong.

2. Do you have a class ring, letterman’s jacket, or similar obscenely priced high school “must have”?

No. I don’t remember owning such items.

3. If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what age would you choose?

I think it would be 21 years old. At that age you are legally allowed to do most stuff and energetic enough to get things done.

4. What is your favorite (unused) baby name?

I don’t have any. I have already used up all my favourite baby names for the 3 kids.

5. If you could make your child like something what would it be?

For Monkey boy it would certainly be get him to like eating more fruits and vegetables and take more effort in being responsible for his own things.

For Doggie boy I would like him to be more adventurous and try new foods.

I haven’t think about what I would like Tiger Girl like.. maybe it would be good if she be more accommodating to letting others take care of her so that I can really get ME time to myself.

My Questions this week

1) Besides Ipad 2 what other similar androids would you recommend?

2) Which electronic product would make the best birthday present for your spouse?