All about Zach

The week went past with a stir of emotions for me....

My firstborn, Zach has finally graduated from pre-school.....looking back it felt like it was only just yesterday that I blogged about his first ever step to pre-school in year 2008 .....

He wasnt even 3 yet!

The FIRST step...

(well, he was there for barely 2 months before we decided to pull him out from the nursery class (health issues and all the stress from him falling sick ever so often)...to cut a long story short, he went back there again in 2009 when he was almost 4)

.....back to 2011.....and now my baby is finally closing a chapter of his academic footstep and moving on to another level......

It was just yesterday that he took his first leap into his first ever kindy in 2008/2009 and then the next thing I know, my baby was right in front of me wearing this...

Looking all grown up....I got emotional and couldnt believe my eyes for a moment that I was indeed attending his graduation ceremony....needless to say, I was in tears....one down...another munchkin's pre school graduation to go in 3 years time....

Taken at home right before leaving for Zach's graduation concert in school. He's dressed up in a traditional Korean costume for his Korean dance performance later that morning....

My 3 bosses!

Ok..before I got carried away in sharing those pictures, I shall get back to the topic of my post here - All About Zach...

As the week went past revolving about Zach and his graduation, I cant help but to reflect back on some of the unforgettable moments I experienced with my firstborn this year so far......2011 has indeed been a memorable year for him, and of cos us as a family.

 It was early this year that Zach was diagnosed with a hernia problem and required immediate surgery to correct his condition. Mind you, it was indeed a whirlwind experience for hubby and I. After seeking a few opinions from the medical experts, we have decided to go ahead with the surgery to have his hernia treated. Feb 16 this year was decided for his surgery date. 

The one-hour wait at the waiting room outside the OT was indeed excruciating for hubby and I. Clock ticks like it's never gonna come to a closure and we just couldnt wait for everything to be over. Hubby got extremely emotional when we were asked to leave the OT after Zach was put under the GA. Our imagination was rollercoast-ing and we only had each other for comfort during the hour-long wait. Finally we were told of the good news that the surgery was a success and Zach is well on his road to recovery! No parents should ever be made to wait outside the OT while their children are on the operating tables! It is just unbearable not knowing what goes on behind those doors and them under those bright spot lights!

Post surgery

A lil something from mommy to cheer him up after his surgery - an addition to his collection of Kamen Rider figurines. The smile on his face eventhough he was in pain - PRICELESS!

All's well now with his condition and we can only hope for the best for our children and their health conditions. 

On a happier note.....we were informed by his school teachers that he emerged top in his class for his outstanding performance in his academic achievement! It was some time in May during their annual Parent-Teacher meeting that his teachers told us how excellent Zach is in school. Well, eventhough he might still be in pre-school, we couldnt help but to feel extremely proud of our beloved son for his excellent achievement in his studies. He never failed to maintain his excellence in his studies ;). He was also top in his class the year before (scoring perfect marks in all his exam papers) and also in his previous kindy when he was 4 and came home with a lil trophy to mark his excellence in class in 2009

We have yet to know of his academic achievement in his final term in pre-school as I blog.......hence we are pretty tensed up to know how he fared in his recent assessment in school. He's been promised a gift of his choice and boy! he IS also pretty much excited to know if he deserves the gift ;). Well, mommy doesnt mind at all to part with her money for that gift simply because it's a priceless feeling to have a son who shows excellence in his studies at such a young age....Mommy could only wish that this string of excellence would be continued as he takes on the upcoming levels in his academic achievement......another pic of my boy in his graduation robe and mortar board fr uni? tht's every mother's wish *wink*

As for now, well done, my son!

Dad's BIG 60~

Dad turned 60 on Dec 29, 2010 and we were supposed to hold a celebration for him on the exact day......
unfortunately, hubby was down with chicken pox the day after Christmas and the boys too - a week after daddy got it! and YES...we postponed the dinner because it wouldnt be meaningful for dad to hold a birthday celebration without the presence of his son in law and beloved grandsons....

Hence the dinner was postponed to almost a month after the original date and it coincides with the pre-CNY celebration. So it was a 2 happy occasion combined!

Dad loves spending his free time playing mahjung, so we thought what could be a more appropriate cake than this?! Specially made and presented as dad's birthday gift from his 2 beloved nieces - I-Ling & I-Vee

It was just a small celebration with close family members and everyone had a great time, especially mom & dad! They were the Datuk & Datin of the night ;D

The loving couple ;)

Portrait shot for Datuk & Datin

It was truly heartwarming for me to see how happy and cheerful dad was on his special day and I was glad we held the celebration for him. One only turns 60 once and to have a special day surrounded by all his loved ones is just a truly blessed occasion......May he has many more happy and healthy birthdays to come in future!

The YEOH clan

The extended YEOH - GOH clan ;)

Dad and the 'super heroes' of his life ;)

Dad and his 'girls' ;D

Beloved sis, sil & cousins

Beloved sis

Grandchildren??? ya. sort of...except for the BIG kid on the right!

OZ OZ OZ

Just recalled that we left for our much-awaited family trip to OZ (Melbourne & Gold Coast) right after my post last September.

This trip was planned a year before and it was indeed a memorable one - One spent with mom & dad (which rarely happens) and I cherish every moment spent with them. Not to mention the inclusion of hubby, my 2 boys, sis, tua ee & ee tiuh made it all a much treasured memory. Would have been a more perfect adventure if bro was with us there.......exams got in the way and that fella missed out on the trip....

Wont say much about the trip...will let the pics do the 'talking'.....

MELBOURNE

@ Gurdies Winery on the way to Philip Island

Huge space @ Gurdies Winery

@ Maru Park on the way to Philip Island

Group picture @ Philip Island

Sis & I @ Philip Island

 Puffing Billy!

 Mom & Dad....Love this pic!

GOLD COAST

 @ Movie World Gold Coast

My super-hero :)

Love this shot!

Captain Roy @ Zach on Board the Aqua Duck!

Yee Yee & Roy

Looking forward to another trip together..........



Bouncing back...

Hellooooooooooooooooooooooo again!
Just noticed that my last post was dated way back in Sept last year!
Soooooooooooooooooooo many things have happened and I regret not blogging as often as I planned to when I first started this blog.....


Anyway........picking up from where I left behind in my last post...YES! I've ventured (together with a partner) into a small business dealing with all-things-party! Well, I actually took up a franchise business cos hubby thinks that's the fastest and easiest way to start a business without much research needed.

Feel free to drop by! Quote my blog and get a 20% off your purchase - assurance by the owner herself *wink* macamla many followers in this blog.......syiok sendiri only!




Well...that was hot and happening almost 9 months ago. Was busy running errands here and there and trying my hands out in learning the trade, etc........
Sadly, ......I'm no business material :(. Things havent been smooth and I have to admit that at some point, I was on the verge of giving up.......and thought that being a stay-at-home-mom was indeed more of my thing than being an enterpreneur......me no likey run business..... whats with dealing with unreasonable customers, high staff turnover, unhelpful franchisor, tight business finances, etc.....arghhhhhh!!!!!!

However, with the support and advice I gained from friends and family, especially from my beloved and reliables business consultant cum advisor cum HUSBAND, I'm picking up the pieces and beginning to cop pretty well now.......

I understand that we have our ups and downs in everything that we do.....important thing is tht we hav to pick up where we fall and be positive about it with sheer determination and confidence.
I have learnt my lesson and still do.....everyday is a learning experience for me and I shall take it one step at a time.......
I anticipate more challenges ahead but I shall just take it in my stride and not too stressed out over lil things......there's more to my life than THIS!

More posts soon....promise!

Me and my enterpreneurship.....

First it was the service industry - tried once - failed miserably- and that was almost 8 years back

Then again in the service industry - still surviving til now...

Next, it's another idea for a fashion boutique - didnt materialise because hubby thinks it's not viable and wont be a long term profitable investment

Now, it's finally happening! (fingers and toes and all things crossed) and I hope it'll be smooth sailing!
....still in the midst of getting all the paperwork and documents done; and at the same time getting myself prepared for the big bang next month!

....stay tuned for more updates *wink*


yea......a teaser indeed... ;)

Blogging fr iPhone!

OMG! we human r so spoilt nowadays! Convenience is the key word! Apps are being created n designed to suit our lifestyles n brought much covenience to us! From using the phone for basic teleconversation to sending short messages to video calls to chatting to emailing to tweeting to facebooking AND NOW - BLOGGING fr the phone! More to come i'm sure! Aaaah..... I love my iPhone :)......

They come, they speak, they conquer...

Yes....the title refers to my two munchkins.....

Sigh...time flies.....as cliche as it sounds, I hate to think that my two munchkins will soon fly off from my nest one day and I'll only see them on 'special' occasions? As much as I want to keep them by my side forever (which I know is impossible), I know very well they'll soon have their wings and venture out on their own, in search for their own life.....I wish the clock would stop at this time of my life when they are at their most adorable age.

Zach is starting to speak like an adult, and at the same time, still a kid....

Just yesterday, I had this encounter with him which made me wrote this post...I want to remember this moment.....

Zach: Mommy, my teacher said someone who talks a lot is "talkative"

Me: That's right

Zach: Then someone who fights a lot is "fightgative"

Me: Huh? Your teacher said that too?

Zach: No. I said.

I couldnt stop laughing after that and asked him why he said that...with his own rationale, he said "talkative" is for talking..."fightgative" is for fighting la.....

I love to have such 'enlightening' conversation with him.....he never failed to amaze and amuse me at the same time.....the things in a kid's mind - they can just be so innocently creative....

And Roy - THAT BOY'S BEEN TALKING NON-STOP!

And I really mean real human language! Haha!

U see, he was slow in talking as compared to Zach when he was at the same age...to a point where hubby and I, and our parents too, worried that he might have some speech difficulties. My parents actually told us to bring him in to the doctor for some speech therapy! Cos he was still blabbering in his own language on his 2nd birthday! Ok...think we might have had high expectations from him judging from the benchmark set by his big brother.....

Boy....just when we brought down our expectations a lil and practise the 'wait n see' attitude in thinking if we really should bring him to a speech therapist..........he started talking out of a sudden ONE fine day and it continues...... *phew* hahahaha

This only started happening last month! and to think tht the month before he barely wanted to follow what we say or asked him to repeat after us.....

Then it began.......

The ones which I treasure most at this very moment at his age are:

Mommy: I Love u, Roy

Roy: Love u, mommy (yes! he actually says this each time we say "I love u" to him - it would be "Love u, daddy" if it's fr daddy...)

Not to mention the times when he was given something or being helped...he's never stingy with his "thank you'"s..and it's not just 'thank you' it's always "Thank you, mommy" or "Thank you, daddy" or just to anyone who's given him things, etc......

Just the other day, he wanted me to help him cross some monkey bars at the playground. I helped carry him while he moved his hands and legs, reaching from one end to the other and when he finally got to the other end, he actually uttered "Thank you, mommy".

I was speechless! It was totally unexpected..... That goes to show that he truly understands the meaning of "Thank you" and uses it correctly!

Those moments just melt my heart and they are PRICELESS....

And he could recognise all 26 alphabets!...progressing to numbers now.....a huge improvement from not talking at all to being able to point out the ABCs on the newspapers with me each time I read!

not to mention his favourite food - chocolate, milk, biscuit, bread, vitagen (some mispronounciations here and there but he's finally TALKING!)

Yes..u could say that I'm very excited with his sudden progress.....cos it IS INDEED a very sudden transformation in his speech pattern. Guess after being a mother for 5 years, I'm still amazed at how babies, toddlers and kids develop in their milstones as they grow....from flipping to their front, to crawling, walking, running, jumping, blabbering, talking AND answering back!

Boy...I just love and treasure these moments spent with my boys......
well, there are moments too when I feel like strangling them at times...... but hey! tht's what kids are....
they come, they speak, they conquer!

I've shed 'em off!

It's been a while since my last post....
well, as usual...been busy with stuffs and all......
And...of cos with nothing much to shout about or post in here until recently....

I've shed off some extra kilos piled up since my 2nd pregnancy and I'm so glad I did!

Tried on some slimming methods (avoiding carbs and all white products!)/products here and there and the only thing/routine that stays with me and which I diligently follow is going to the gym for my weekly body combat regime since May last year. Well, that should have helped me shed off or should I say, maintain my weigh for awhile......I should be glad that I didnt pile up more weigh since then...but those few kilos stuck with me 2 years after Roy was born was visible......it's heartbreaking and at times, embarrasing seeing pics of myself having a bit of extra flesh here and there, not to mention the visible double-chin propping up in the pics....I've been having a 'yoyo' weight even since then and it's always range from 62kgs to a whopping 64kgs at one time this year that it was just depressing looking at the numbers on the weighing scale!

So I was very adamant in getting rid off those flabs and was looking around until I was introduced to Leptin from a friend whom I've lost touch since uni days! Facebook and its wonders.....

Anyway...back to Leptin....
it has so far worked its magic in helping me shed off a total of 3kgs in a month! A feat which was impossible before this, I'd say......well, considering my numerous attempts previously in looking out for ways to shed off those extra pounds; other than the conventional way of working out vigorously in the gym....not that I'm giving up on my routines at the gym, but I'd also want some assistance in seeing more and faster results.....
Well, I'll let the pics below speak for themselves :D

3 months after giving birth to Roy - a whopping 65kgs!

a month later - still in the mid 60s kgs...

3 months later - 62kgs

62kgs - the stubborn 6 and 2 digits stayed on for quite awhile and just refused to leave!

62kgs or perhaps put on more....I didnt dare look at the weighing scale for some time....

most recent ones taken 2 months ago - 61kgs

....and a month after this magical appetite suppressant coffee and calories burner

....and the Weight Loss Dried Plums...

I love looking at this pic!!!! - 3 kgs lost so far...

my arms are slimmer; my chins are thinner - no more visible double-chins!...

and I feel comfortable in this dress which was left hanging in my wardobe for almost a year!

And I've received compliments from friends and family telling me that they see a difference in my physical appearance - slimmer of course! Those moments just made my days......

...well, it doesnt stop there! Now, I'm on a mission to lose more kgs and get back my pre-wedding weight! Good luck to me and with my determination and perseverance; I shall make it happen!

And if anyone of you are interested to know more about Leptin, do feel free to contact me for further details...why keep such wonderful thing to myself when I can share the joy and secrets of looking good with friends and family :)

I can be reached at kathryne.yeoh@gmail.com

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C, D, ..E?

C - CANCER...

D - DEATH...

E - END???

those are the three words which prompted me to ponder on the things in life that we should look heavier upon.....

woke up to a Monday morning with a news of hubby's ex-collegemate's loss in her battle against leukaemia...she was only 35. A sweet friend, I was told; devoted and dedicated mother to a 4 year old boy....she fought a good 10 months battle before drawing her final breathe, surrounded by family members....

loved by many, remembered by all, she was truly an inspiration to all who knew her...

few articles were written about her by her close friends, 2 of which published in The Star a week after her passing....

Rejoice in Life

Beautiful Earrin

Then a week later, came another news from hubby again - one of his friends' friend passed away......also from leukaemia, after only a 2 months battle with the disease....he was only 46, father to a young teenager and had so much in life to look forward to....

Then another news of hubby's business partner who was recently diagnosed with having the very early stage of prostate cancer. The C word is undoubtedly scary..............most of the time, it spells DEADLY....

Mom's friend, whom I grew up knowing as one of her closest and bestest buddies from work was also recently diagnosed with 3rd stage of lung cancer.........

All these news came pouring in within 2 weeks!

That really got me thinking......yes! we all know that death is unvoidable....but how can we make the most of our time in the universe....what matters most? who? why? when? thousands of questions ran through my head........we are all here for a certain period of time and there isnt such thing called permanent. whatever that we do are temporary....so how can we make it significant? memorable? remarkable?

Life in the universe is indeed short. Making the most out of it has become a mission for many. What we do today shall bear no regrets tomorrow - thats an aim many of us would wanna have...but how?

Living it on a daily basis like there's tomorrow. "Live like we're dying" - Kris Allen

That song was never an eye opener to me until the recent events which took place...it got me thinking; real hard........Live like we're dying....

But I'm a mother.....I have my children to think about....hundreds, if not thousands of questions have been popping in my head regarding my children's welfare should I leave this universe one day.....

But there'll never be answers to many of those questions....I'm just gonna accept this particular rule of life.

Death is inevitable *period*

Hence:-

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  Rejoice in life! Share and remember those happy moments....
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  Cherish every moment that you have with your loved ones!
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  Live without regrets...
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  Bear no grudges against no one...for hatred only bring sorrow...
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  Dont hold back in whatever intention that you may have for chances dont come too often...

...I will try my very best to walk the talk... how about you?