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10 Reasons Why you would want to be My Kid

The 3 kids

Being a kid does have lots of perks. They have lots of chances and privileges nowadays as compared to the time when we were a kid. Even though when they grow up they will face more challenges than we currently are facing I’m glad that they are living up being a child.

Here are 10 reasons why you would want to be my kid.

  1. You get lots of love, affection and care from everyone in the family who will dote on you.
    You will always be the prince and princess of the family and extend family.

  2. Presents and treats are aplenty and you don’t even need to wait till your next birthday.
    One needs to just casually mention that you like a certain thing (Ie: Angry Bird) and the grandparents/grand aunties will bring the related clothings , stationary   and toys back from their overseas trips or shopping trips for you.

  3. Traveling overseas happens  yearly and you get to visit many fun and scenic places.
    Last year alone the kids went to Penang, Malaysia, Bali, Indonesia and Hong Kong. This year there are plans to bring the kids to Port Dickson, Malaysia, Korea or Japan and maybe Hong Kong again to visit the family.
  4. You don’t have to be a genius but will get all your help to become the best you can be.
    There are two elementary school teachers and two ex- elementary school principals within the immediate family who are more then willing to coach you in English, Mandarin, Maths, Science, Arts & Crafts, Music and Sports.
  5. You get to go on play dates and holidays are always packed with activities
    Mummy is always there to make sure that you get a balance between study and play even during the holidays.
  6. You can ask to play the same CD a zillion times on the radio and won’t get chided for it.
     Music is highly regarded in our family and enjoying yourself by listening to your favourite CD will never get denied.
  7. You can have the weirdest ideas on how to celebrate your birthday and it may become a reality.
    Mommy  dearest will try her best to let you have a very memorable birthday. Personalized 3D cake, party favors, balloon sculptures etc .
  8. You are allowed to create messes. However you will have to clean up after yourself.
    I believe in letting the child experiment and learn from it. However they do need to be given the tools to be independent and clear up their own messes.
  9. You are allowed to make mistakes and will not be judged for them.
    Making mistakes and having errors are part and parcel of learning and growing up and the best time to make them is when you are a kid.
  10. You are allowed to play WII/ games daily.
    That is provided you have finished all homework and chores for the day.

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Top 10 Highlights of Feburary 2012

 

Lantern Dragon

It’s time again to recap on all the fun and excitement that has happened this Feburary. Even though it was a short month there has been a lot of action here.

1. Mummy and Daugther Walking together

I talked  about  how I needed to Keep up with the kids  and building up my energy levels and overall fitness. It will be getting more and more exhausting for me now that Tiger girl is more mobile and running around.

The lovely Sunset

2. I expressed what were my Top 10 Passions and you can clearly see that photography is certainly in my list together with my love for family and food.

Coffee cup

3. It had been a long time since I experience the cold and during our trip to Taiwan the temperature fell to a chilly 12 degree. Luckily we were able to have some tasty  drinks to warm keep us warm. I’m also glad that Tiger  girl did fall ill during or after the trip as she hasn’t been exposed to the cold before.

The main dragon attraction4. It was dragon galore at the Lukang Lantern Festival  as numerous lanterns were built specially to commemorate the Year of the Dragon.  I too many pictures of all the different lanterns there and not only the dragons were magnificent those built by the school children were equally captivating.

Daddy and his little girl
5. I made a love confession about the Top 10 Reasons why I love you  and will always do. I’m sure R was touched by this gesture.

Life Buoy

6. It’s great to have a lifebuoy around and I was certainly glad that R was in town and his office is not that far from home on my Most Memorable Day at Work.  I’m really hoping that it will never happen to me again as it would have been a real nightmare.

Robot Lantern

7. I took the plunge and tried out a meme which I have been seeing around on Buckeroomama’s Site. She participates in Scavanger Hunt  very regularly and I thought of giving it a try. However  I doubt that I will be able to take part as often as she does.

Chocolate cake with strawberries

It has been a month of love and showcases all my True loves and why they will always have a special place in my heart.

8. Manners and behaving properly is something which I always insist that the kids do. I was glad to  have been able to review the book – Terrible, Awful, Horrible Manners which help to put the message of behaving  to my 5 yr old.

9. I  started having giveaways and sweepstakes on my blog to make it more enticing for my readers.

At present the giveaways that are still running till march are
$100 Paypal Giveaway

– Pourty Pot Giveaway

If you are interested there are sweepstakes which you can enter to win a Britax Car Seat or a Graco Bundle

 

10. We had the privilege to have 3 guest bloggers over here at Dominique’s Desk.

Clarrisa of June Bug Mom wrote on  Patience Parenting and how the birth of her child had changed her attitude towards parenting.
Tanya of A fruitful home wrote on 10 inexpensive ways to  add beauty to your home and Anna Mercado  wrote about Teaching Kids About Money- Where to Start and What to Do
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