January 22, 2014

Writer’s Workshop: Just Said It

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The kids and I have been really busy these few weeks as school is into full swing. ECA has started for Monkey boy and he has badminton practice twice a week. It has been really hectic shuttling the kids from one class to another.

It is amazing that with the limited time we get to spend with each other we can be engaged in the strangest conversations.

Here are 8 things that I recall saying to the kids.

1) While chilling out before dinner

Me -“You say that your rocket runs on cake so do you have a chef and what type of cake is it? Tiramisu? Chocolate?”

Monkey boy: It’s just cake.. normal cake!!
(If you are wondering we were talking about the rocket that he and Doggie boy build in Minecraft)

2) On  Sunday night

Monkey boy- ” Mummy I need to have my school uniform ironed for tomorrow”

Me- ” Okay .. here is your school uniform.. iron it yourself… and since you are at it do iron this school uniform for your brother       too.”

(For the record he did iron both sets of school uniform for himself and Doggie boy)

3) While out grocery shopping

Doggie boy- ” The groceries are heavy!! Can you help me carry my bags?”

Me-” No I can’t!! The groceries that I am carrying are very heavy too and if you would like we can exchange bags.”

4) When the timer rings after 10 minutes

Tiger girl- ” I still want to use the iPAd”

Me-” No your can’t continue to use it . The iPad needs to sleep now. It is tired”

5) While having dinner

Monkey boy- ” Why so much??(vegetables)

Me- ” You certainly love SO MUCH…so I am giving you SOOOOOOO Much (Add more vegetables to his plate)

6) After dinner 

Monkey boy-” Can I have some Oreo Ice-cream to eat?”

Me- ” Yes you can after you have scooped some Chocolate ice-cream for me and some Strawberry ice-cream for your sister. ”

7) Random Thoughts

Monkey boy- ” Mummy you said before I was overdue for two days before you gave birth to me. Why is that so?”

ME-” I don’t know.. Why don’t you ask GOD??”

8)While walking home

Tiger girl-” I can’t walk anymore. Mummy carry me”

Me- ” You can’t walk? You can jump, skip or fly then.”

What have you been saying to you kids lately?

Any funny snippets to share?

 

January 15, 2014

Writer’s Workshop : I Currently Like

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There are many different  things that I like at the moment. I’ve started a few changes to my routines this January and am loving seeing how the changes have benefited me so far.

Here is a list of 5 of the things that I currently like.

1. Eating more salads.
I make salad a twice a week and incorporate more varied vegetables into our family diet since starting menu planning.  I simply love the Persian Salad with tomatoes which is really easy to make. I found this recipe from the book on Tomatoes and tomato dishes which I borrowed from the library.

2. Playing with the kids.

It is fun having them around and we can go crazy on the swings and slides in the park or even playing catch. Sometimes when it is raining and we have to stay indoors it is fun  having a race with the remote control cars or playing dress up or dollhouse.

 

3. Listening to my favourite KPop groups.

CNBlue, Shinee, Super Junior are on my playlist  and are the boy band groups which the kids and I love listening to.

 

4.Watching Korean Drama online. 

The Korean Drama- You who came from the stars staring Kim Soo Hyun is one of my current favourite show. The other Korean drama which I am watching is The Prime Minister and I. Both these shows are really addictive.

5.Reading Photography and cookbooks

I’m actively pursing my interest in photography and polishing up my cooking skills. The three books above are the latest addition to the stash of books which I am slowly making my way through.

What are the things you currently like?

What would your recommend ?