“My children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be their peace.” “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” “Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” “There is therefore now no…
Invites & Tryouts Motherkao loves... Product Reviews Reviews The Kao Kids Uncategorized
Pretty, sticky and lasting [Stickerkid review]
The kids’ personalised stickers which I got from those push cart stalls in the mall have been failing me. These days, we can’t even recognise what’s being printed on the labels. Thankfully, they are at the age where they are indicating their preferences more strongly than…
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’d know that we’ve had a challenging three weeks being without live-in help and I’ve gone almost crazy handling the chores, the kids and myself. So when the helper came and I saw that she was…
(Self) Examination Family life as we know it Milestones and growing up The Kao Kids Thunderstorm days
My kids don’t think I’m great anymore
A few days ago, I hit an all-time low in my SAHM-hood. I was inconsolable (and still am now) and had to mope around for a couple of days before bracing myself to write this post. It all started with this book: I’ve read this book…
Close encounters with the maid kind Family life as we know it Milestones and growing up The Kao Kids
No more maid woes (for now) – phew!
Life’s back to normal at last. We’ve been without live-in help for 3 weeks and let’s just say, although it’s a good thing to be hands-on once in a while and do everything ourselves, there are mundane chores that can be outsourced so that…
I ♥ lists Milestones and growing up Parenting 101 The Kao Kids What to Expect... As a Mother
The A-Z Guide to staying home
This is the second year I’m staying home and it’s been nothing but crazy still. Many people have asked me how I survive on a daily basis, and what my secret is. I wish I could say vodka, but heh no, I don’t drink and have…
Are you a mother? If you are, you’ve definitely earned your right to brag. To celebrate motherhood this Mother’s Day, I’m featuring some of the most awesome mothers I know who’s got every entitlement to boast about the person they’ve become and the things they have…
Close encounters with the maid kind Family life as we know it I ♥ lists The Kao Kids The real supermom Thunderstorm days
3 lists, 30 things, 7 days
It’s Day 7 since I sent the helper back to the agency after she demonstrated how weak-willed and unwilling to work she was. It’s the longest I’ve ever been without a helper since I’ve had three kids, and it’s going to be this way…
Close encounters with the maid kind Family life as we know it Milestones and growing up Re: learning and child training The Kao Kids The real supermom Thunderstorm days
An unexpected trickle of happiness (nope, not because the new maid is here)
I’m bone tired and beyond exhausted, but you know what? I’m actually very, very happy. I’ll tell you why I’m happy. First reason. My kids. It’s beginning to look like they are going to be well-trained. The new helper was sent back a few…
What?! I am not believing this. I’m writing a Part 5?!?! %^!@#$%*!!@#$%&*^%$?! So. The new domestic helper came and was settling ok. Other than the fact communication broke down a lot due to a lack of language proficiency, I thought I caught a glimpse of this girl…