My Family, Pray and Give Thanks

Li-Ann,”Wah! So Cool!”

Of late, I've been pretty amazed at some of the things that Li- Ann say. It showed her curiosity and also what went on in her mind. Some are very interesting and thoughtful while others are childlike and funny. She is likely to have picked them up from her siblings. I want to share some… Continue reading Li-Ann,”Wah! So Cool!”

Activities, My Family

RDA Flag Day III – How to Get More Donations

After the flag day, we brainstormed some ideas on how to get more donations. Maybe you will find it useful too 🙂 1. Be cute and smile. 2. Be warm and polite in your greeting - eg. Happy New Year, Good morning, Hello, Hi. 3. Choose a good location where human traffic is high. 4.… Continue reading RDA Flag Day III – How to Get More Donations

Activities, My Family, Pray and Give Thanks

RDA Flag Day II – The ‘Most…’ Moments

Most innocent... We had this little preschooler put some coins into our tin. When we thanked him, he kept thanking us too. Such a sweet boy! Most heartwarming... When we asked this Korean family, the mom said she didn't have small change. I told her it's alright and she can put her change into any… Continue reading RDA Flag Day II – The ‘Most…’ Moments

Activities, My Family, Self-Help Skills

RDA Flag Day I – A Family Project

I have wondered for a long time whether I should get all of us involved in a Flag Day. I wanted the children to experience the hard work required in raising funds. So after discussing with CM, I signed up for RDA's Flag Day on 28 January 2012. Li-Ann has been blessed by opportunities to… Continue reading RDA Flag Day I – A Family Project

My Family, Self-Help Skills

I Want to Fold the Socks

As we were folding clothes one day, Li-Ann told me, when she saw me about to fold her socks,"Mama, I want to fold the socks." I wasn't taking her seriously coz it's not easy for even the older ones to master this well (note emphasis). I left the pair of socks for her, reminding myself… Continue reading I Want to Fold the Socks