Aloha Friday – Friday the Thirteen Edition


This week has been rather chaotic for me.It has been exhausting dealing with the boys and transitioning both of them to sleep on the respective bunk beds by themselves. I have to get Doggy boy to sleep on either the upper or lower bunk as he needs to vacate his bed for the next occupant- Tiger girl. There is still a tussle of who is to be sleeping on the upper bunk and there doesn’t seem to be a solution yet. I did consider  just letting both of them sleep on the upper bunk but they would be too busy talking and playing with each other to actually sleep, hence the need for separation.

The weather is also getting to me with the intense heat. I know it’s almost the start of summer but having 32 degrees Celsius indoor is really getting to me. I’m sure that my electricity bill will shoot through the roof this month as the air-con is switched on in the afternoon or else Tiger girl won’t even be able to take a nap. Even with the fan directly blowing at her she still wakes up drench in sweat after dozing off for 10 minutes or so.

Everyday I’ve been craving for ice-cool water to cool down and get away from the crazy heat and wind the hyper kids down. A hot mama makes one become a irritated mama.

This week’s question(s)

How do you keep cool? What’s the best thirst quenching drink you recommend?

 

Writer’s Workshop- Dearest Baby

Dearest Baby ,

Today marks your 8th month old birthday.  It’s a joy waking up seeing your eyes sparkle and you showing me your toothless grin in the morning. You are a really happy-go-lucky baby and really enjoy having your mama around to cater to your needs 24/7.

Everyone loves your chubby cheeks  and Michelin Tyre body. These are the trademarks which you share with your brothers when they were around the same age. Your sweet smile and laughter are really infectious. You really know how to brighten up everyone’s day.

The way you call out “Mummy” in your cute little voice really melts my heart. It erases all the tiredness and physical exhaustion I face on a daily basis  carrying you around while going about with the daily chores.

You are Daddy’s little princess and you really know how to tug as his heart strings with your bewitching eyes and shouting in joy  “Papa” as he steps through the main door after a day at work.

I love watching how you are so curious about the little things around you and how excited you get when you suddenly find that you are able to manipulate the toy that you have been playing with.

Watching you grow and meet the various milestone is really satisfying and I won’t trade it for any job in the world.

Lots of love,

Mummy.

 

 

Jenny Matlock Mama’s Losin’ It