Halloween Wigs

Was reading Patricia Mok's blog about having fun with wigs. On Sunday, we went to Suntec Toys 'R' Us after Gine's enrichment class. Guess what we did...

First, tried my favourite blue wig on hubby...

Then the green and pink ones on Gine...

How do they look? Definitely fun and entertaining putting wigs on others. Fortunately, Mummy Barney was holding on tighly to the camera!!!

Weekends at home

Since father-in-law was hospitalised in early October, most weekends are now spent at home as hubby needs to be at the hospital most of the time.

Well, even at home, Mummy Barney will try her best to entertain Gine and keep her amused, or rather the other way round....

Check these out...

Gine with her 'Mickey Mouse' cap

Gine with her 'Mickey Mouse' face

Genius at work, genius in the making...

Warrior in disguise

Perhaps Mummy Barney got a bit over- imaginative, afterall...

A Child's Hope 孩有明天

Bored at work. Decided to visit artistes' blogs. Came across the MV for the TV drama serial "A Child's Hope" on Dasmond Koh's blog. Wow, time really flies. Almost 5 years since then...

Was involved in reading through the scripts and briefing the script writers on the various child patients' stories. Hmm..sorta missing out the fun I had in my previous job but on the other hand, glad that I came out of it before mum passed away. At least I did manage to spend some time with her before she left, unlike in the past....Memories...

Regine's Friday

Decided to bring Gine to my office today in the afternoon so that I can bring her to the newly opened Jacob Ballas's Children's Garden (JBCG). Luckily brought along some of her favourite books and had some toys that were given by Barlalee to entertain her for the afternoon. Anyway, guess she prefers to walk around my office, smiling to my colleagues. Bet she was knocked out completely at 5pm when I was getting all ready to go the new Children's Garden!!

Guess you will definitely envy me as my office is just up on the slope of the JBCG. In fact, can see the garden clearly from my office. So excited when I knew that its official opening was on 1 October and quickly smsed Greg's Mummy to join me. Unfortunately, she pulled out at the last minute as hubby had to travel to Jakarta over the weekend.

Luckily, Gine woke up at 5:45pm and at 6pm, we were already at the entrance. Well, impressive but a bit disappointed...

The Photosynthesis area and pumps were not working! Imagine, it was just 4 days after the official opening! So we went on to the Suspension Bridge. Too crowded and everyone tries to walk at the same time. Hubby decided not to walk over (cos of his weight), in case the suspension bridge gives way! One maid even tried pushing a pram across the bridge. My gosh!

Then we explored the Tree House. Well, had wanted to slide down with Gine but Hubby tried and commented that the slide was too steep and fast for Gine. Unfortunately, not conducive for Mummy to slide down together with Gine as I couldn't even manage to balance myself while trying to get ready for the slide. In the end, asked Hubby to come up the Tree House again to get Gine so that Mummy Barney can slide down and enjoy herself! Too fast for young kids!

Walked to Potting Garden. Nothing much. Continued to walk till A-Mazing Play (Can see the maze clearly from my office room). Too simple for Mummy and too big a challenge for Gine...

As for the playground, nothing much but sand around. Lots of kids, especially Caucasians. Finally, decided to let Gine go to the Waterplay area. Thought it was the safest place and perhaps, cleaner than the playground. Limited water cans where hubby have to eye for quite some time before managing to get one for Gine.

As I was taking photographs of Gine enjoying the water play, hmm...something is not right!! As I turn around, spotted a piece of POO on the floor, right at the entrance of the waterplay area, dissolved in the water!!! Yucks...and quickly carried Gine to the other side.

Conclusion - Don't go during weekend evenings (cos going to be overcrowded). Look out for rubbish near the waterplay area (found a piece of apple thrown on the floor as well). More suitable for children and toddlers aged 3 and above.

Grading - 3 1/2 out of 5

Cover Girl - Again!!

Mother-in-law decided to take a break and travel to Chiang Mai for a holiday from Wednesday till Sunday. Last minute notice and so I had to urgently apply for leave to take care of Gine. Since nothing major going on in office, decided to bring her for her 18th month jab (since she just turned 18 mths last Sept).

Sensible girl, guess it runs in my family, as Greg's Mummy blogs about it previously...Didn't wail as the needle was poked into her thigh. Or perhaps Mummy Barney hugged her very closely and so she felt protected.

Unfortunately, this time round, Gine was slightly feverish after her jab. Luckily, had already gotten a day of child sick leave. So, was away from office again on Thursday.

When I finally went back to office on Friday afternoon, haa...haaa... got to be Cover Girl again, this time, its for IMH latest issue of newsletter. Check this out...

Guess this is the kind of treatment we get when we go away from office for too long. Still remember how we pasted post-it notes on Barlyson's desk when she was away. Hmm...shouldn't my colleagues be busy, covering for me while I was away??????!!!

Outdoor Saturday

Had a hard time thinking where to go, every weekend. Unlike in the past, it was so simple. Breakfast at Joo Chiat and with food bought specially for Ma, we would go straight to my mum's place for the weekend...

Brought Gine to Pasir Ris Park. Kids love the huge playground there. Remembered I rented the spacious HDB bungalow there and Pa and Ma simply loved that place, though they were there for a week! Greg and his mummy, sister-in-law and her 2 sons also joined us and the kids had much fun sliding, kicking the ball and playing bubbles! Gine has not met her cousins for quite some time and now, she would start to chase after the boys when they ran towards the playground.

Then we decided to go over to Gallop Stable to take a look. Well, we were not even aware that such a place existed in Singapore. Hubby was excited and immediately went to but a pack of dried hay for the horses (or rather ponies). Maybe he thought the ponies were as hungry as he was...

Luckily, Gine woke up just in time for a pony ride!! Initially Mummy Barney wanted to have a try herself! As far as I could remember, never had an opportunity to ride on a horse. Could remember when I was young, was fighting with Greg's mummy over riding a white horse in Sentosa when suddenly the horse flashed his gritty teeth, both of us decided to let the other party ride the horse...Ha!Ha!

Hubby wearing helmet for Gine

Well, Gine did enjoy her pony ride and even look so professional with her helmet on. Perhaps Mummy should go get her such a helmet so that she can be protected from future falls!!! :p

Gine looking 'blur' after her pony ride.

After the visit to the stable, we head on to Downtown East. Phew! Think my energy level was almost exhausted. The kids were still full of energy and wanted the Kiddy rides. Indeed, a FUN Saturday outdoors which we ended with a sumptuous lunch.

Gine with cousins Gregory and Ryan

When I reached home, Greg's mummy sent me an sms: 'Wanna go for picnic this evening at Bontanical Gardens?" I nearly fainted, and politely suggested having that for next weekend.

Superwoman who makes Wonder?

When we were young, we would always watch Superman cartoons on TV. Superman always come to the rescue when there is any trouble, saving the entire world from any major disasters. Hmm...does Superman really exist in this world? Or rather is any man in this entire world fit to call himself a 'Superman', who can take care of their family and loved ones, while climbing up the corporate ladder?

Well, my definition of 'taking care' is not just providing financial support, paying all utilities bills, bringing back income that is able to support the entire family. Taking care includes doing their part in household chores, (or perhaps we should thank God if they don't mess things up!!), playing their role as 'Daddy', taking care of the kids etc.

Just some thoughts after witnessing many women, including myself, who tried to balance between their career and family, or rather being a Wonder Woman!!

Greg's mummy has to play dual roles whenever her hubby leaves town for overseas trips. Not as fortunate as some other women (who can depend on mothers or mothers-in-law), she has to apply for child sick leave or even annual leave (as child sick leave is so limited)whenever Greg falls sick. Then Barlalee got so stressed up these 2 weeks after her hubby started on a new job, having to send her 2 sons to school and childcare every morning. As for myself, though I have my domestic helper, I prefer to bathe Gine myself, prepare her night feed for her and taking care of Gine at night, all by myself. And my hubby? Well, he is always sound asleep through the night and the moment he steps into the house, will just plonk himself comfortably on the sofa, catching up on news on CNBC etc...

Come to think of it, what multi- roles does man has to play in his life? Well, yes, they definitely need to have a career, and as Daddies, they merely need to play with their kids etc. As sons, they get all the attention from mothers and as sons-in-law, they merely stand-by to complement their wives' roles whenever necessary.

On the other hand, women has so many roles to play. A career woman (employee) who has to perform well at work, a mummy who has to care for her children's needs (and sometimes even the needs of hubby!!), a daughter who has to care for her parents and a daughter-in-law who has to be on her guard and please their mothers-in-law (as mil always complains to her friends that their sons are not well taken care of after marriage).

Sigh...Kudos to all Women in this World!! Guess we are progressing towards being a Wonder Woman and soon Superman will just become obsolete in this world!