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My new short hair
Jun 14th
Hot weather la. Better have early haircut too because school holiday is ending soon
Mahjong game with in-laws
Feb 16th
Yesterday I got lucky. Day 1 of CNY, I was dragged into a mahjong game. I was reluctant as Im not a gambler. Mother-in-law called, must give face, right? That day, I lost $100 due to fatigue and bloody hot weather. No mood to play.
Day 2 or yesterday was better. AC room and iPod in hand. I was ready. I have managed to control and win most of the game. In the end, managed to win back $125. Still I dont like mahjong.
Lesson : Dont play mahjong in hot weather and relax your mind with music
Shopping Day
Jan 9th
I wanted to go Jaya Jusco, Taman Maluri and rest of the family wanted to tag along. Wife wanted to get a new ironing board.
First stop. Brunch @ Kim Gary. The kids were playing my iTouch after their meals.
After our brunch, we’re looking for Charlotte’s new Chinese New Year dress. Tried a few but don’t have a suitable one. Maybe we’ll shop for her dress in Mid Valley.
Darrell tried on some jeans and found one.
Hmm, it seems my girl is a shoe fanatic.
Pink shoe?
Ah, boots look better
Break time.
But in the end, asking for my iTouch. Sigh
Sunday Shopping with my kids
Nov 23rd
Yesterday, I brought my kids to Mid Valley to shop for their present for doing so well in school and for getting an award each.
Once we’re there, we went to the third floor to the Pets Wonderland as my kids wanted to see the animals especially the puppies. After hanging out there for a good 15-20 mins, we then went to a shop called Toy City to “look-see-look-see”. I basically have to remind my kids to look around first before deciding what toys to buy. They’ve an idea what they want earlier. My boy wants a lego toy or Bionicle while my daughter wants a new Barbie (but convinced her to look at Barbie accessories instead as she has 3-4 of them)
We’ve only spent 5-10 mins as they have nothing interesting toys to look/shop. Mostly cheap toys. As the saying goes, “Cheap thing no good, good thing no cheap”. Next stop, Jaya Jusco.
My boy spotted some Bionicle but still cannot decide which one to buy. I’ve advised him to take his time instead of rushing to get one. My daughter saw an ad but can’t find the accessories. So we’ve decided to head down to Toys ‘R Us. While heading there, hunger strikes. We made a stop at Pasta Zanmai.
Err, that’s my ice-cream you’re eating
After they’ve bought their toys (spent above RM300 for their toys, ouch), my daughter still wants to hang around Toys ‘R Us. She also met a new friend too.
By the time we reached home, it was 3:30pm. As long they are happy, I’ll say it’s worth it (energy, time & money). Hope they’ll work hard again next year.
Dragon Boy is getting his award this Friday. Proud of him.
Nov 17th
The award is “Best Improvement”. Improve his grades and also his position from 32 to 13 place among 52 students in his class. I’m not a slave master and therefore I don’t force him to be in the top 3. I prefer that he did his best to his ability.
Ok, no “C” and so no punishment. Good grades mean shopping this weekend.
I’m so proud of him.
Monkey Girl’s Concert Day
Nov 16th
This year’s concert day was held on 14th Nov 2009 at Cheras Youth Center in the afternoon.
She’s super excited. Not only is she performing a dance, she’s to receive an award. The award is “Best Helper” which to us parent means “busybody”. Muahaha.
Dragon Boy also had this award when he was 5 years old and this year, he’s getting an award for best improvement. My girl also had a good result. In fact, she scored all 100 and she’s one of the 2 students (in her year) who aced all subject this round of exam. Ahem, that’s according to her teacher. I rather wait for both of their official result before I get them their presents.
My girl is asking for 2 Barbie dolls (2??) and my boy wants a PS3. Man, I’m going broke soon.
BTW, if there’s reward, there’s punishment (fyi). My boy had 2 “C”s during his mid-term and his punishment was 2 months without computer games, PSP, PS2 and cartoon TV which officially ended last 31st Oct. Now, he’s playing almost non-stop to catch up. LOL.
Below is her concert
