The Apple's Diary!

I'm a fan of words game and Angeline has been a worthy opponent. I had always been losing the games but the last 2 games, I managed to win. Haha... but it was the last game we played that I felt it was really a good game. Check out the words we pinged together. In case, you haven't realised my nick is Pommerie and I will welcome your game.

Darren wanted to get me a bag, a Gucci bag but I declined. I just can't bring myself to spend more than a thousand on a bag even if it is a gift. Is too extravagant and the money could be put into better use for Jon. But since he wanted to buy something for me, I checked out Reebonz. Guess what I clicked. Kate Spade Kate Spade Pop Art Nylon Stevie Bag Purse Tote Pink Is still sitting at one corner of the house and I wonder when will I get to use such a bright pinky bag. I called it an impulsive buy. Oh well!

Finally the flashcards are here. Was introduced to Glenn Doman  by a colleague and was impressed by what her 15MO son could do after learning from flashcards. There was quite a big range of flashcards and we decided to try out the most basic set. Ordered this Newborn program in early March, only to receive 3 weeks later. Though not a newborn anymore, the flashcards could still catch Jon's attention. Hope this will be a good start to enlarge his vocabulary.

Bought organic baby carrots 2 weeks ago to make carrot puree. The first attempt was quite a failure. The quantity was too little to blend here, hence was choppy. 1st attempt on Carrot Puree Second attempt on carrot puree. Double the amount of carrots I steamed and blended and it turned out to be better. More fluid puree from this attempt. 2nd attempt of carrot puree But boo hoo.... check the face on carrot puree Yikes!  Sigh! Maybe another time.

I'm not kidding when I said I'm out to conquer all the flavours from Twelve Cupcake. PB Chocolate Mango Strawberry Vanilla Got myself 3 new flavours on Sunday and I am still amazed at how true the taste could be, right to their name. PB chocolate is like mouthful of peanut butter, ate the Mango like a fruit and sweet Strawberry Vanilla has the nice fruity strawberry taste. I really can't wait to finish all their flavours. I'm pretty sure I'm in for a surprise!

The techie guy at home decided that my MacBook is due for upgrade and he decided that I should upgrade to MacPro. Oh well! Ended up I'm Mac-less for a few nights while he figured out how to transfer everything I got in my MacBook to the MacPro. I'm not exactly looking forward to the MacPro. I'm quite a sentimental person and I luv MacBook. It has served me well for the past 2 years. Just hope the transition is smooth and no data is lost in outerspace.

Some thing just got to start. Jonathan would have to attend childcare once he hits 18 months. With a lot of bad publicity on childcare centres (ie mistreated kids, HFMD etc), we wanted to take our time and really source for a good preschool for Jonathan. So we took the opportunity to tour around MindChamps @ Fusionopolis since today was their Welcome Day. Jonathan's cousin is attending MindChamps and that's how we got to know them. Chanced upon their Fusionopolis branch when my lab mates had a lunch gathering at one of the Korean restaurants. Their curriculum and facility - there is no question about it. I like their way of exposing kids to different areas, in academic, artistic and musical sense. By keeping their class size small, it also ensure all kiddos got adequate attention from their teachers. Positive points about MindChamps 1. Honest answers - staff attrition rate, limitation to nature exposure since they are housed in a mall. 2. Clean facility 3. No pressu...