The Apple's Diary!

The new study table was delivered. I was a little worried the table couldn't come in time for Jon's new  tuition plan. one side I think this was a little low for adult and adult won't be comfortable for long use. However, this is suitable for the kids. Best of all, it can be folded and kept away if not in use. full extension It can also be fully extended to 150cm in length, so both boys now have more space to do their works. For the tuition plan, we intended to have this table right in the middle of the living area. We would be able to view tutor and Jon through the camera. I think this is better than having them in the room and have no idea what is going on.

Hais... Jonathan came down with the terrible HFMD and 2 days later, I found myself infected as well. It was a double whammy because I, am the one who took all precautions to minimise the chance of the boys getting HFMD in their early childhood, yet in the most prepared defence mechanism, there was still a loophole. And as if it was not enough, I, who didn't like to eat the children's leftover food, decided that day was too hungry and bended the rule. One careless mistake was enough to send me and my boys into "house arrest". By Day 3, the pain from the ulcers in his mouth was too much for him to bear. crying in pain His food and fluid intake dropped from Day 1 onwards and lasted till Day 5 which he managed to start eating and drinking as per normal. mouth full of ulcers spots on feet, palms, elbows and knees His first exposure got the full scale of the nasty virus. I didn't even want to count the number of ulcers in his mouth, becau

Towards the end of August, we celebrated Teacher's Day with a little handmade card (more of a scribbled by the younger boy). We also had 2 horrible encounters. First stop : Teacher's Day Ordered this croquembouche in Teacher's Day theme. I had one sent to their preschool when Jon was a Playgrouper. Now he is 6 and graduating from preschool so I thought it would be like a full circle for his preschool life. photo credit : cloud9 The boys also did their own cards with no help from us. I only sponsored them the stickers which they picked and chose to paste it all over their cards. doing up their cards Over at Sunday School, the kids also put up a performance for the teachers. Sunday School Performance With Teacher's Day and public holiday, we took the boys out for some fun under the Sun. Thought it would be a good start for September but who knows.... enjoying their happy moments Big boy came down with the dreadful Hand F