The Apple's Diary!

We thought we have been through a few rough patches with the boys and we would have the right experience to help us tide through rough occasion. However, the recent trip up to Genting Highlands threw us into the unknown and unexpected part once again. There were many first in this trips, while some turned out to be bad, others were actually more to our benefit (unexpectedly). 1. Coach The coach turned up earlier than expected and we barely made it in time for boarding on the way there. When we checked in, we were given the lower deck while my parents were given seats on the upper deck. We couldn't swap so we settled what was given. lower deck to ourselves Though the air on the lower deck was a little musty in the beginning, it began to clear up after we cleared both customs. Being on the lower deck meant we had the whole place to ourselves. No worry about the boys making too much noise, disturbing others. It was also roomy. On the return trip, there was a hiccup. I...

Recently, I was triggered by fear factor again when I talked to old school friend (alumni) about the standard of the selected primary school. Standard is high, no doubt. Higher Chinese is a mandatory throughout the 1st 4 years of their primary school life. Not a good news. Primary school is relocating due to upgrading program and it affects both boys. P1 and P2 would be in PM session from 2018-2019. Aha… the 2 years which Jon and Matt would be, P1 and P2 subsequently. PM session is tough. Because "Before School Care" (BSC) is not going to be viable option. Who's going to drag the poor boy up early morning when we leave for work, just to send him to BSC. That's not going to work. The morning hours can be put to better use which also means I definitely need a GOOD HELPER. Good helper = settle the housework, look after Jonathan in the morning (settle his breakfast and lunch, bring him to take school bus). Current helper is barely coping well with housework so I don...