Re-visit Melacca

It has been quite a while we did not go for outings, so, we decided to visit Melacca again with Zoe, her 2nd trip there. Even though it's almost 1 year apart from her 1st visit, Zoe remembers the place especially the trishaw ride and insist to go for one, every time we passes by one.

So after Daddy and Popo finished foot reflexology session, we brought Zoe for her trishaw ride at Dataran Pahlawan. Zoe definitely enjoy the ride and busy looking around throughout the journey.

This trip is one of the relaxation trip before I go for maternity and will be bounded with 1 month confinement .

Lazy 'ing' at home!

With this pregnancy, There's nothing better than doing nothing at home :) Now, I agreed that 2nd pregnancy is somehow or rather exhaust you more than the 1st one. It has been many of the Saturday that I've choose to sit either browsing through the magazine or reading a good book but unfortunately Zoe will be watching TV for a longer time.

Definitely looking forward for the Raya holidays at least Daddy could spend some time with Zoe as well. Hope we're able to plan some short outings for Zoe, something like picnics... Zoe loves.... picnics.

Celebrating Zoe's 3rd Birthday

Zoe is celebrating her 3rd birthday next Monday. Unfortunately, I have a business trip on the same day, so we have decided to celebrate her birthday today in school!

It is a small party with her schoolmates but it's enough to keep Zoe excited the whole day. As a tradition, the children sat in circle and watched Zoe doing her birthday walk while her class teacher shared Zoe's growing up. Later, the children gathered around and sang birthday song for Zoe and the littles can't stop smilling (so sweet~)

I guessed as the 1st timer to give out party packs to schoolmates, Zoe enjoyed all the hugs and kisses from them. I'm glad that Zoe really enjoyed herself today!

Thanks to the teachers of Montessori Place who have given presents to Zoe. She loves the presents so much that she wouldn't go anywhere without them!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR

Zoe has attended pre school for a month. It took her 2 weeks to stop crying in school. Poor thing! Every morning before school, Zoe will mumbled in the car that she doesn't want to to to school and we were actually quite worried. Thank God after 2 weeks and getting closer to her class teacher and her friends particular the neighbor's grand daughter that she car pool with, helps Zoe to relief from anxiety.
 It's good to Zoe getting thrilled to school but of course she has a lot to catch up especially she's the youngest in her class! Anyhow, glad that Chinese New Year is here soon so that the little girl could take a break but unfortunately we're not celebrating CNY since my father passed away not even reaching 100 days, therefore we planned to bring Zoe for a trip to Ipoh, at least Zoe could enjoy some time out.

Wishing all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Zoe goes to pre school

On 3rd Jan, Zoe started pre school in Montessori Place. She's very excited to go to school and very learned to put away her shoe and wash her hand before meal. We were relieved that Zoe was receptive until we left her for 1/2 hour. When we returned to the pre school, Zoe was in tears and from there on she become clingy and would not let us out of our sight.

We're worried whether Zoe could let go and be independent during school.For the time being we will still try to talk to her and accompany her during class.

Ushering 2011!

Farewell 2010 and welcome 2011! May the New Year bring us joy, happiness and good news!
2010 has been a difficult year for me as a working mother. Holding 2 roles at work for more than 6 months is not only challenging but it does wear you off. The pressure is tremendous and almost everyday I had to worked till late. During this period my connection with Zoe become lesser and soon she's very attached to her Gong Gong.

After 3 months that I was freed from dual role, another bad news hit us. Dad's operation failed and his liver cancer has start to spread. In mere 2 months, Dad becomes very weak and instantly it created a distant for Zoe with Gong Gong, whom she trusted and spend most of the time with. All these circumstances has developed uncertainty, insecurity to Zoe.

On 12th Nov, Dad leave us forever and what left us is just the memory of Dad's being with us.

Therefore, may the New Year of 2011 bring us more joy and strength to the whole family.

"Where Are You?"

Last month, there was a lot of changes in Zoe's life. My father, Zoe's care-taker was hospitalised due to liver cancer. My father was unconscious for a week and doctor has adviced us to prepare ourselves. But, thank God, who has shown me miracle can happened in every day life by answering our prayer and brought back Dad for us. My father is still weak but at least he's home with us now.

It has been difficult for the whole family and we never thought that it was harder to the little girl. Zoe seems to understand that Gong Gong is very ill and has to be in the hospital but she was unable to express her worried, anxiety and lack sense of security. We have tried to kept her close to us and we even brought her to the hospital to see Gong Gong. At first, Zoe was really uncomfortable to see Gong Gong with all tubes and cried each time she see Gong Gong. We thought that the little girl understand after we have explained to her on Gong Gong condition but I don't think she does and therefore Zoe is always in tears. Frequently, Zoe will ask her care-taker "Where's Gong Gong, Where's Mummy.....and so forth.

My friends did advised me to spend more time with Zoe - bringing her out for some outing and find activities that can do together. However, until now, Zoe is not quite settle and will not let me out of her sight everytime I worked from home.

I hope that Zoe could gain back her sense of security and won't affect her growing up.