Lazy Mom

Ok ok, I admit. I'm lazy.

A check at the dates, you'll know that I've been lazy. No updates for soooooo long.

Actually, I've been busy doing some researching and planning for my upcoming trip in October with hubby. 

Taiwan Trip

After hubby announced that he's going to take his annual leave in October, I've been busy researching where to go. I've thought of Bali, then Praque and then finally, we settled for Taiwan. 

Why?

Heehee....because I've a friend Y staying there with her hubby. Since it's only a 2 yrs posting for her hubby, I have to visit them this year else most probably next year he will have to leave Taiwan for another posting at another country.

Well, we'll be going for 15 days from 18 October -31October. I very kiasu already bought the tickets so am now busy doing the read-ups and planning the routes.

I've been to Taipei several times on free and easy and backpack and since we have so many days to spend, I'm planning to tour around Taiwan.  Transportation is the key concern. It's so crazy that most car rental companies in Taiwan do not rent to tourists. And, the rental is so expensive. It's usually around 150-200 bucks a day for a compact car. I used to rent cars in Canada. It only cost 30 bucks per day !!!

Anyway, I'm still doing the research and planning. Will update more later.

Sick Boy

Sign....my little boy is sick again.

Running nose, blocked nose, phlem....

I guess he got it from his pre-school. Well, I'm mentally prepared for it though. I have not been sleeping well these 2 weeks. Little rascal has too much phlem and he couldn't sleep well at night. Poor boy.

Update of rascal son last hospitalisation

Remember not long ago little rascal was admitted to hospital? Though I was told it's bronchitis, the doctor also told me later that rascal son was tested positive for RSV virus. She said,quoted, "it's a very bad virus". It take a long time to heal. Usually 1 month. And true enough, rascal boy took 1 whole month to recover.

That poor boy had too much phlem inside, and the only way to get it out is through suction. The therapist came twice daily to put the tiny hose in rascal son's nose and mouth to SUCK out the phlem. Horrible isn't it?

The little rascal cried a big time. He struggled and struggled. And, he needed 2 adults plus a towel to hold him still. After the 2 sessions daily for 4 days in the hospital, he still have to go for the sessions even after he was discharged ! I had to bring him to hospital to do it for another week. Sigh....my poor little son. 

So sorry you have to go through this torture. I hope you don't go through this again, my dear.

Father's Day

Just came back from Bali Thai restaurant. 

The whole family was there to celebrate Father's Day celebration. Whole family means my parents, siblings and my little family. The food was delicious. We had green mango salad, pandan chicken, bbq sotong, kang kong belacan, tom yung koon, deep fried prawns in yellow curry and desserts. All I could say is YUM YUM !! Hahaha.....

Actually, I was there on Wednesday (10th June) with my little family (hubby and son) and maid. We were there to celebrate my maid's birthday. Ya, I know. My maid is so fortunate. I even bought her a small little cake and let her called home that night. And, gave her a present too. You see, my employers never celebrate my birthday for me. But I was thinking since she's alone here, she might feel very lonely especially on her birthday. So, I'm trying to make her feel warm and welcomed.....

Talking about maid, mine is quite alright. She's hardworking but will still cut corners at times. Well, I think that's pretty common among maids. So, I just close one eye as long as she get things done, follow instructions and most importantly, treat my son well. I never leave her alone with little rascal except when he's sleeping. This is to prevent something unpleasant to happen and for me to regret for life. 

Well, I just have to pray hard that I have a good maid who's honest and kind.

Ok, now I'm sick....

That's why I don't have any updates for these few days.

Little rascal passed the virus to me and so I'm now sick for 3 days already. Have been popping panadol all these while but my fever just didn't subside and throat is painfully sored. So, I decided to see a doctor, hoping to get well real soon since son is in Gleneagles hospital now. 

Yes, yes, he hasn't recovered yet. He's been hospitalised for 2 days already. Sent him to see a paediatrician on yesterday ( Saturday 30 May) morning and doctor said he's having brochitis, so rascal was admitted immediately.

The poor boy can't really breathe. According to the doctor, he got red and swollen throat, too much mucus and phlegm inside his body too. And, he's still vomiting. He's been vomiting everyday. I hope with the treatment, he will recover soon. I really hate to see him suffering !

Because I'm sick, so it's hubby and maid taking turns to take care of little rascal. I certainly hope that I'll recover fast so that I can take care of him myself. I so missed my son !

ok, back to where I started.....

I went to see a doctor just now. And guess what? I was number 5 in the queue. It took me 1.5 blardy hours to see the doctor !! After which, I was charged for $81 !!!! Crazy !!

Go rob the bank lah !

I took a peep at the consultation card and saw one medicine was charged at $40. I asked the nurse and she said it's antibiotics. I came home, opened the antibiotics, it has only 5 capsules. This made me even mad, 5 capsules for $40 !? 

I called hubby. I will never go see a doctor again.

Birthday Treat

Not mine lah....

It's my hubby's.

It's hubby's birthday yesterday (Monday, 25 May) and I got him a chocolate cake from Bakerzin. Yummy yummy. The best deal I've got. Bakerzin is having a promotion and the cake is 50% off the usual price. So, I just went ahead and bought one at only $12.90. Very worthy.

Though yesterday was hubby's birthday, I gave him a treat on Sunday instead. Yesterday, we went to Zhou Zhuang for Chinese cruisine buffet. Delicious. They even have chilli crab!

Ok, back to the birthday treat.

We dumped son and maid at my parent's place. We went to Nogawa Japanese Restaurant at Sentosa Golf Club. This restaurant was highly recommended by a local TV show, Makansutra. I was watching the show last year and promised myself that I would bring hubby here for his birthday treat. 

The food was simply delicious ! The sashimi was so fresh and the other cooked dishes; like grilled fish, clear soup, sushi, deep fried ebi, dessert and etc....( I ate so much that I couldn't recall now), were just fingers licking good. 

Too bad, I don't have nice pictures to show. But I managed to take 2 ( I think) with my handphone. Gotta wait for hubby to upload for me. 

Son Is Sick Again....

I'm so scared of him falling sick because he will vomit at least several times a day. He is down with high fever (Yes, very very high at 40.1 degrees celcius!), cough and running nose. And, when he cough, he will vomit. Haiz....don't know why.

Rascal son has been vomiting whenever he cough. Luckily I have a maid to clean up all the mess. He even vomited twice on his bed while he was sleeping. Poor boy was awaken by his cough and had a hard time felling asleep again. He was so clingy to me and I had to carry him the whole day. But with his weight, how can I tahan (tolerate) for whole day. So, smart mummy ergoed son and problem was solved. Heehee.....

Oh yes, just now when son's temperature shot up to 40, we decided to insert the 'bullet'. This is the most powerful medicine for fever. I tried last time but failed as the 'bullet' kept squeezing out by itself. This time round, hubby decided to try his luck. And, after 2 tries, he managed to insert it in. Phew ! We were so pleased because with this medicine, we knew that the fever will come down pretty soon for at least a few hours before it shoots up again.

Keep my fingers crossed.

Mother's Day Present

In my previous post, I mentioned that little rascal brought back a carnation from school for me. In fact, he actually brought back 2 presents...heehee...

A carnation flower and a book mark !

The book mark is made of little rascal's footprint. I knew it as it was done on his first day at school. It was made during his art & craft and teacher didn't disclose anything at all. So, it's a surprise for me !

 

My very first mother's day present. Thank you son !

 

Today at school...

I think I am writing too much on this topic but please bear with me for at least one more post, ok?

This morning, little rascal smiled and waved good bye to me at the door again. 

Good sign.

After sending hubby and son off, I started playing restaurant city while taking my breakfast simultaneously. The feeling was so good. Quiet and relaxed. No more fussiness from rascal, no more clinging to my leg to ask me to carry and no more pulling my hand down to stop me from using my laptop......

So peaceful. 

At 1pm. Hubby was back with rascal son. Rascal got me a carnation from school. Oh good. Happy Mother's Day. Heehee.... My very first carnation.

Being a good boy, little rascal didn't cry at school today. I'm so glad he adapts well. What a relief! 

But, hubby told me that rascal son cried when he was having water play. He REFUSED to get out of the pool !!

I still remembered when we first brought rascal for his first swim. He cried like mad. Everyone was looking us, as if we were torturing him.

My water boy. You have finally grown up.