DS Goes To Primary School

My baby starts primary school this year! This is DS, with his new hair cut, uniform, school shoes and socks, and new school bag, all ready on his first day of school. He has been so excited about his new school. Doesn't he look smart in his uniform? :)

Gong Xi Fa Cai 2012!

Happy Chinese New Year! We were in such a rush this morning that we forgot to take a family picture early in the morning when everyone still looked fresh. This picture was taken at the end of the day and DD had already changed out of her red CNY clothing. Strangely, DD woke only at 9am this morning, which means that everyone else only woke up at 9am too. DD is my alarm clock because she usually wakes up before 8am.

As we were late, we had to meet DH's mum at her mother's place instead of picking her up from DH's sister's place. We then headed to DH's cousin, Henry's condominium function room for a huge family gathering. This is the second year that DH's relatives are meeting in a function room rather than having everyone go on a house to house visiting spree, which I really think is less tiring for everyone. On previous years, we had to visit at least 6 families before heading to my parent's place in the late afternoon.

Gong Xi Fa Cai to all who read my blog! Hope you ate lots of yummy CNY goodies!

Overhead: Ice tong?

I was trying to tweeze away a stray eyebrow from my face the other day when DD walked into the bathroom. She exclaimed excitedly:

"Mummy! Oh! You have an ice tong for your face as well!"

Overheard: I have a headache!

DD was talking to our domestic helper one morning soon after getting out of bed.

"Oh, I have a headache. (Complete with a frown on her face)
I need to go and read a book now."

DD obviously has no idea what a headache is! LOL!

DD Goes To School!

At exactly 2 months after her 4th birthday, we think that DD is finally ready for school! She now attends the Nursery 2 class (for children who turn 4 years old this year) at her big brother's school. :) Here she is, all happy and excited, carrying her new school bag!

Hylands Teething Tablets Update

Just a quick update to the post about Hylands Teething Tablets which I wrote in December 2007.

There was finally a recall of the tablets in October 2010. Finally!

From the FDA website:

"Hyland's Teething Tablets are manufactured to contain a small amount of belladonna, a substance that can cause serious harm at larger doses. For such a product, it is important that the amount of belladonna be carefully controlled. FDA laboratory analysis, however, has found that Hyland’s Teething Tablets contain inconsistent amounts of belladonna. In addition, the FDA has received reports of serious adverse events in children taking this product that are consistent with belladonna toxicity. The FDA has also received reports of children who consumed more tablets than recommended, because the containers do not have child resistant caps."

You can read the full recall from the FDA website here.

Cycling and Skate-scooting

Here's what the kids get up to on weekends. Cycling and skate scooting with Grandma and Grandpa! :) (P.S. Please ignore the fact that I was holding the phone up the wrong way when taking the video!!!)