<![CDATA[Count Your Blessings]]>Kids sound asleep, hubby 乖乖 at home watching soccer matches. Me happily surfing KSP & counting down to end of PSLE 2012.

Still have many more :love:

What's yours?? 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/41343/count-your-blessingsRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 11:01:32 GMTSat, 29 Sep 2012 15:55:31 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:19:01 GMT]]>Since I'm here already.......

I'm blessed that things turn out fine after all.

DD fumbled a little at her PSLE & almost could not get into her dream school despite her consistent hard work.

Whatever her appeal outcome was, it's a good lesson to DD. Pride goes before a fall. Always be prepared for the unexpected & move on. DD showed me some resilience & took her fall with stride. We are fortunate that our appeal was successful. The rest is up to her liao.

DS displayed some defiant for a while but he was still willing to let me help to curb his game addiction. Things look good for now.....and he's now feeling the healthy 'rivalry' from his younger sister again....maybe he will buck up this year :evil:

Happy New Year to all. A new start......but old resolutions still waiting to be completed :rotflmao: 🕺

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179232https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179232Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:19:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:17:10 GMT]]>

buds:
I am THANKFUL :


FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.
(in this case a huge aircon bill, because it means if u can afford air-conditioning to stay cool, you're blessed)

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

I couldn't find your homie page, hence i posted the above here… because when i was reading the above, it reminded me of you.

My :congrats: to your DD on the new posting, she deserves it for all the hard work she had put in relentlessly and to you for always being there to support her. New age (happy belated bday to your DD), new school, newly recovered leg, new possibilities……….

What a way to welcome the new year. :love: Happy New Year babe. :celebrate:
:goodpost: i love it! thanks for sharing!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179229https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179229Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:17:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:03:29 GMT]]>

buds:
I am THANKFUL :


FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.
(in this case a huge aircon bill, because it means if u can afford air-conditioning to stay cool, you're blessed)

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

I couldn't find your homie page, hence i posted the above here… because when i was reading the above, it reminded me of you.

My :congrats: to your DD on the new posting, she deserves it for all the hard work she had put in relentlessly and to you for always being there to support her. New age (happy belated bday to your DD), new school, newly recovered leg, new possibilities……….

What a way to welcome the new year. :love: Happy New Year babe. :celebrate:
Thank you buds. We all will be starting a fresh new year & I hope your dd1 settles well in her new school, likewise for my dd & many others who are starting their Sec1 this year. And wishing your dd2 will do well in her PSLE too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179205https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179205Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:03:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:28:16 GMT]]>Singapore is surrounded by countries who provide shelter from tsunamis and other natural calamities. we are also lucky to avoid earthquakes.

we are also fortunate to be living in a country with laws to protect women and children.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179063https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1179063Wed, 01 Jan 2014 12:28:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:16:29 GMT]]>I am THANKFUL :


FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.

FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME,
NOT ON THE STREETS.

FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM EMPLOYED.

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE
BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS
WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH..

FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I AM WARM.
(in this case a huge aircon bill, because it means if u can afford air-conditioning to stay cool, you're blessed)

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH
WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS
I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS
I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES
AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN
CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.

I couldn't find your homie page, hence i posted the above here… because when i was reading the above, it reminded me of you.

My :congrats: to your DD on the new posting, she deserves it for all the hard work she had put in relentlessly and to you for always being there to support her. New age (happy belated bday to your DD), new school, newly recovered leg, new possibilities……….

What a way to welcome the new year. :love: Happy New Year babe. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1178545https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1178545Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:16:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:49:10 GMT]]>When I was getting disappointed, I found supporting voices which made me realised I'm not alone. That gave me the strength to decide to carry on......thanks.


Now, time to improve my skills as a housewife. Must sharpen my tools properly to be able to do a good job.....butter knife too blunt liao. :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894380https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/894380Thu, 08 Nov 2012 04:49:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:08:27 GMT]]>

mamago:
.... $10 can buy one 2 hours of good movie.... haha... 知足常樂！

Let me guess... You watched Skyfall liao izit ?! :evil: :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888852https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888852Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:08:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:01:50 GMT]]>… $10 can buy one 2 hours of good movie… haha… 知足常樂！

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888848https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888848Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:01:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:51:22 GMT]]>

BeContented:
Looking at the damages caused by 'Sandy'.......flash flood that last 1 hour is nothing in comparison.

I have a friend who migrated to Canada keeps telling me to do the same cos Canada has 4 seasons.

My answer to her: our little red dot also has 4 seasons - hot, hotter, hottest and super hot. :rotflmao: and we are still loving it. :boogie: :boogie:

Yes, counting our blessings here that we don't have such disasters though maybe occasional ponding 🦆 :siam: :siam:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888049https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888049Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:51:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:20:21 GMT]]>

BeContented:
Looking at the damages caused by 'Sandy'.......flash flood that last 1 hour is nothing in comparison.

I haven't got a chance to look at what sandy had done (not very keen to actually) but I am always very grateful to be born/live here, on this island. Not any northern, not any southern, just this island. Perfect. No monsoon, no earthquake, no volcano eruption, no threat from tsunami. Nice.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888024https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888024Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:20:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:16:29 GMT]]>Looking at the damages caused by ‘Sandy’…flash flood that last 1 hour is nothing in comparison.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/888020Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:16:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:36:27 GMT]]>

PiggyLalala:
Imami:

[quote=\"PiggyLalala\"]It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:


Aiyo...... :snuggles: 要求少一点，心胸宽一点，凡事看开一点，身边的人和事自然回美好一点。

Perhaps you have met with some balls of messy issues lately?

我的要求并不多。
是的，我应该学会看开一点，不要事事都操心。
:thankyou: everyone here.
:lovesite: 我会加油的。[/quote] :grphug: Aja! Aja! Fighting ! :rahrah: :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881289https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881289Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:36:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:28:07 GMT]]>

Imami:
PiggyLalala:

It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:


Aiyo...... :snuggles: 要求少一点，心胸宽一点，凡事看开一点，身边的人和事自然回美好一点。

Perhaps you have met with some balls of messy issues lately?

我的要求并不多。
是的，我应该学会看开一点，不要事事都操心。
:thankyou: everyone here.
:lovesite: 我会加油的。

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881286https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881286Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:28:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:18:27 GMT]]>

fightingmom:
PiggyLalala:

It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:


PiggyLalala :hugs:

It might be difficult at first... But practice makes perfect. You can start with a smile first - by smiling , you relax your face and positive energy will start to flow into you and soon you will find something to be thankful for. :grphug:

Hi fightingmom,
You are right... I think I smile too little each day... Will try tt... Smile 😄
:lovesite:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881284https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881284Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:18:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:14:58 GMT]]>

Lilac66:
PiggyLalala:

It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:


Counting one's blessings doesn't come naturally to most people.We have to make an effort for that,and when we do, we will realise that indeed , there are many things to be thankful for.

Hence the oft-heard saying..
\"Cheer up, things could be worse\".

Oh yes, thanks fightingmom for sharing, and I'm always amazed by your energy ! 😄

Yup.. I think one must put in an effort and be thankful of what we have. Thanks. Will try to make that effort each day. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881283https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/881283Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:14:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:23:20 GMT]]>

BeContented:
Reading all the GEP and population threads.......I'm feeling blessed again.


Happy that I am not stressed and can be contented with what I have. Sometimes I really gotta pat my own back for not getting myself all stressed over the unattainable 1% and their materials. Good to be a bit stupid.....傻人有傻福 :rotflmao:

Happy that I can put my faith in our govt and believe they are trying to improve. If I keep suspecting and disbelieving in our leaders, think I'll probably be very discontented......

Happy that I am NOT a perfectionist 😉

Happy that DH understands my limitations/capabilities and do not place undue pressure/expectations on me. :rahrah: :rahrah: Must try to constantly improve/upgrade tho....
:hugs: u ah... Your Id 真的是取对了 !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880755https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880755Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:23:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:21:27 GMT]]>

PiggyLalala:
It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:

Aiyo...... :snuggles: 要求少一点，心胸宽一点，凡事看开一点，身边的人和事自然回美好一点。

Perhaps you have met with some balls of messy issues lately?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880752https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880752Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:21:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:43:04 GMT]]>Reading all the GEP and population threads.......I'm feeling blessed again.


Happy that I am not stressed and can be contented with what I have. Sometimes I really gotta pat my own back for not getting myself all stressed over the unattainable 1% and their materials. Good to be a bit stupid.....傻人有傻福 :rotflmao:

Happy that I can put my faith in our govt and believe they are trying to improve. If I keep suspecting and disbelieving in our leaders, think I'll probably be very discontented......

Happy that I am NOT a perfectionist 😉

Happy that DH understands my limitations/capabilities and do not place undue pressure/expectations on me. :rahrah: :rahrah: Must try to constantly improve/upgrade tho....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880643https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880643Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:43:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:37:06 GMT]]>

PiggyLalala:
It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:

PiggyLalala :hugs:

It might be difficult at first... But practice makes perfect. You can start with a smile first - by smiling , you relax your face and positive energy will start to flow into you and soon you will find something to be thankful for. :grphug:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880632https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880632Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:37:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:33:09 GMT]]>

peapot:
Yes very true fightingmom, i need to count my blessings and not my problems!!! You have a wonderful weekend too!! And all the people here, laugh loudly!!

Thanks, peapot! :snuggles: You never fail to make me laugh ! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880628https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880628Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:33:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:06:11 GMT]]>

PiggyLalala:
It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:

Counting one's blessings doesn't come naturally to most people.We have to make an effort for that,and when we do, we will realise that indeed , there are many things to be thankful for.

Hence the oft-heard saying..
\"Cheer up, things could be worse\".

Oh yes, thanks fightingmom for sharing, and I'm always amazed by your energy ! 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880252https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880252Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:06:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:05:23 GMT]]>

fightingmom:
http://i50.tinypic.com/ibl2zd.jpg\">


Have a fabulous weekend , everyone ! :boogie: :imcool:
Good one. Thanks for sharing

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880251https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880251Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:05:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:34:37 GMT]]>It is not easy to be able to count one's blessings. Maybe I am one who cannot. I am not discontented but I am also not very happy. I wondered why. :sad:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880241https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880241Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:34:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Count Your Blessings on Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:40:00 GMT]]>Yes very true fightingmom, i need to count my blessings and not my problems!!! You have a wonderful weekend too!! And all the people here, laugh loudly!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880155https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/880155Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:40:00 GMT