Wednesday, March 14, 2012
♥ Explorerkids' excursion
I signed Xavier up for their one-day excursion today. He was gleeful and excited about it until we reached the venue. He realised that he was the only boy in the group and became hesitant. I tried persuding him umpteen times but to no avail. I was fuming mad within but had to put on a smile while telling the person in charge that we're giving (the $55 outing) a miss. Once out of their sight I flew into a rage, lashing out at Xavier.
Once bitten twice shy. I bet I wont be signing him up for any paid outings if he had to be put in an unfamiliar environment again, or at least in the near future. On a lighter note, the management was pretty understanding and nice. A manager called to emphatise our situation and offered us play vouchers. I was really thankful for her consideration. In fact it was a bonus that kinda ease the frustration I had. I'd expected my $55 to go down the drain the moment we decided to pull out from the outing.
I think Xazz will be definitely pleased to have the voucher to play in the playgrd.
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Labels: Xavier
12:23:00 AM
Thursday, March 08, 2012
♥ Xavier was punished
Xavier came back telling me his teacher was rude to him, and he was upset he could no longer assist with the computer equipment.
He was punished in school yesterday during English lesson for yawning out loud. While I agree that his action (yawning aloud) was rude, his teacher did not handle the situation well either.
In his words, he said Mrs. Tan told him "You are very rude. I don't want to see your face. Go stand behind and face the board."
Firstly, she did not explain clearly to him what he was rude about. She did not try to find out the "root cause" - why he was yawning. Secondly, I felt that her words were harsh. Why "don't want to see your face"? Why the need to use such a phrase? I was sure he had no intention to disrespect Mrs Tan, but was genuinely tired as he slept late the night before to complete his English drawing assignment. From my conjuncture, I felt she was offended that he seemed to convey a message that her lesson was bored, or something along that line, with his yawning action. Thirdly, he was stripped off his responsibility for the rest of this school year to assist teacher with the computer equipment used during lesson.
As much as I agree that Xavier should not have yawned aloud, I felt that Mrs. Tan's words and meted punishment were too serious, and outweighed that of the mistake made.
Xavier is a happy-go-lucky boy by nature, and told me this morning to rest my case. I was glad he was not very affected by the harsh comment, while I know some other children with more sensitive nature would be impacted. On one hand, I have spoken to Xavier about his action and now he understands. On the other hand, I need to know why such a harsh statement is used on a P1 child.
I don't usually interfere with teachers' ways of handling/educating Xavier in school. I have never complained about his ChildCare's teachers during his 4 years' education with them. However I stepped in this time, and have wrote an email to clarify with Mrs. Tan.
Labels: P1, School Affairs, Xavier
3:34:00 PM
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
♥ Nearing the end of Q1 Year 2012
Every this time each year, da boss goes through an apprasial to evaluate my previous year's work performance and to set new KPIs and objectives for the new year. I'm done and over with it, regardless I liked the end results or not.
I've been working a couple of late nights recently just so that I won't miss my dateline. I have one KPI that read - 'Respond within 2 hours of a received email.' Ridiculous, or is it just me?!?!
Sigh...
I've been working a couple of late nights recently just so that I won't miss my dateline. I have one KPI that read - 'Respond within 2 hours of a received email.' Ridiculous, or is it just me?!?!
Sigh...
Labels: Office Affairs, Random Thots
12:39:00 AM
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
♥ Calling me 10x a day
My baby girl suddenly can memorise my hp number and started calling me at least 10x on Saturday itself. On a lighter note, I'm glad that she remembers my number now so I don't really have to worry abt her getting lost. :P With the guts she possesses, she can b such quite handful when outdoors. She totally disregards our absence from her sight when she gets engrossed in her own world of entertainment. ￦
So iso lamenting on the redundant calls that I may receive, I'm really happy that she remembers my number now. :)
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Labels: Xazz
5:46:00 PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
♥ Kids reciprocate your love in the greatest way <3
This morning while Xazz was still sound aslp with armpits facing the ceiling (LOL!), I whispered into her ears, "baby, mummy loves you." To my surprise, she responded subconsciously, "I know."
I went on to apologise for shouting at her the night before. With such a big heart my girl said, " Don't say sorry la. It's OK." It kinda made me feel ashamed at that instant.
Children love with such big hearts. They don't bear grudges at all. They only see the positive side of things.
Moments like these make me feel my kids r godsent angels to spice up my otherwise mundane life.
I love them <3
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Labels: Xazz
10:08:00 AM
Friday, February 03, 2012
♥ Funny things kids say
Me: Xavier, walk faster.. Mummy stomachache, need to go toilet.
Xavier: Huh? Are you OK?
Me: Ya OK I just need to go toilet.
(Reaching school gate, hesitating to enter) Xavier: Mummy u OK? Will you die?
Me: .............. no la. I just need to go toilet.
7yo still so navie.. lol!
Xavier: Huh? Are you OK?
Me: Ya OK I just need to go toilet.
(Reaching school gate, hesitating to enter) Xavier: Mummy u OK? Will you die?
Me: .............. no la. I just need to go toilet.
7yo still so navie.. lol!
Labels: Xavier
1:08:00 PM
Thursday, February 02, 2012
♥ 开工大吉
Yesterday, the office peeps went to a Chinese restaurant near Bedok Blk 85 market for 开工 lunch. We've been to this restaurant a couple of times. The food is great, at a much reasonable price than usual restaurant charges elsewhere. All in all, we had a hearty lunch. Let's hope all of us will continue to "prosper" in our workplace. HUAT AH!!!
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| My lunch kakis w/ Accts girls |
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| Our lunch feast |
Labels: Colleagues, Office Affairs
8:54:00 PM
