buds:

Ya guys pitch in, yah! What makes YOU happy?

YOU as in yourself and not the SAHM-you okie?

This is a good question, buds. And it's taking me a while to think of the answer. Somehow, i get the feeling that i don't know the \"me\" anymore; like i've shed off being me, put on hold temporarily, and when i try to, i can't find my way back. Has anyone here among the mummies felt the same way?

I love being with my kids, no question about it; but sometimes, things just can be too routine.

Having kids totally alters parents' lives - priorities are changed or dropped altogether to make for new ones; goals are reset; focus is put more on the future of the little ones. And these are all good, because we as parents learn to adapt and prepare for what lies ahead. We learn to be selfless.

I guess parents would naturally place all their attention to their very young and dependent offsprings and think less of themselves (the parents) or their wants. And am guessing, too, that as the children grow and learn to take care of themselves, the parents would, little by little, think of their own selves again. Or, at least, that's what i hope for Like, now, take care of my toddlers first; later on, when they've grown up a bit, then i can pursue whatever i've missed out on or put on hold. Hmmm...there's a time and a season for every thing

To come back to the question...for now, at the moment, here's what i want: to have a day/night out with my girl friends - get dressed up (dump the houseclothes), watch a chick flick (and drool over the sexy hunk actor ) or any feel-good movie, share and talk about everything and nothing (including gossip, maybe?), over a cup (or cups) of coffee (and cake, of course!). Oh, well!


Thanks, buds, for such an insightful question! Hoping to hear the answers from other mummies as well.

Michteach:

Hi dnbll,


Thanks for the info on the bookfairs, its very helpful

Michteach

Glad to share the info, Michteach! I so LOVE books! :love: and adore book fairs! :love: The thing with me is, if i like an author or a series, i go hunting the books down till i have a collection :rubhands: . But doing this is not so easy on the pocket

Anyway, am on the lookout for the NLB book sale sched. Does anyone know when this will take place?

buds:

Fancy seeing you here, dnbll!

Hey, there, buds! (Hail, buds, with the precious-precious loot for the kiddies!) :lol: So, we're in the same boat

Hi, shurley197323!


My boy also didn't walk on his own until around 2 months past his 1st birthday. He celebrated his 1st bday in his walker The daughter of our friend, born 3 weeks before my son, can stand and walk on her own when she attended my son's party. I had been so envious and even got a bit scared, thinking, \"Is something wrong with my son?\" I was told not to worry, because each child is different and would come to learn these things in his own good time.

Since he can roam around the house in his walker, but not on his own, we thought he might be a bit scared. So we took him out of his walker several times each day, and propped him against the sofa, holding his hips or at the armpits securely (must make sure though, that he is comfortable and safe), and just let him feel how to stand up. You can try to sing fun songs or talk to him encouragingly while doing this. When he gets tired, then just stop and try again another time. When he has learned to be confident in standing on his own (still propped up against the sofa), we held both his hands and encouraged him to make a small step by gently lifting one of his feet. If he makes a step, however small, we made a big deal out of it by clapping hands, with lots of hurrays, millions of hugs and kisses, etc. You know, build his confidence somewhat. I noticed with my kids that when we encourage them like this, they tend to try a bit more, because they love the attention that they get

Am not an expert on these things; just my experience. Nowadays, i have to \"discourage\" my boy not to practice so much his jumping and running skills in the house, hehe!

Hope this helps.

Hi, auntieM! Nice to \"meet\" you here!

Hello there, Mommies!


Am a SAHM, have been so for almost 2 years now. Had been working in the technical field since graduation and had to reallly, really, really adjust during my first months as a SAHM in how to deal with my DS1. Been working way too much OT it seemed like my DS1 didn't know me anymore. He would prefer DH or his grandma to carry him instead of me. I think DS1 and i both had to adjust during those early months.

Sometimes i miss working and being a techie. Now i don't even know how to feel like a techie anymore. Can't help feeling \"useless\" and frustrated at times, too. But retail therapy helps a lot hahaha! :rahrah:

There are always ups and downs in being a SAHM. Like circle of friends becoming increasingly small. And there's the $$$ factor. However, spending time with the kids is really rewarding: seeing their faces light up in some new discovery; witnessing the raw happiness etched in their faces as they play; becoming their playmate and friend.

It's not easy being cooped up at home every day, though. Sometimes, there are just days i'd feel like going out somewhere and leave everything as is. But, of course, you'd have to make sure the kids are alright with the Grannies before zooming past and out the front door.

Anyway, am glad there's this section here for SAHMs! I think it's a great way to get views from the ones who've been at this longer, during the times when we aren't feeling oh-not-so-great. At the same time, sharing our own experiences might help others in some small way or another.

Glad to be here with you, Mommies! :celebrate:

Hi, sleepy!


Found out about the Bras Basah book fair sched from the net:

English & Chinese Book Fair
12 March 2010 to 21 March 2010
10am to 9pm
Bras Basah Complex


Also some upcoming book sales:

MPH Books Sale
02 April 2010 to 04 April 2010
9am to 9pm
Singapore Expo Hall 6B


Borders Book Sale
30 April 2010 - 02 May 2010
10am to 10pm
Singapore Expo Hall 6B

sleepy:

dnbll:

Hi, sleepy!
Until when will this book fair be?
Thanks!

-dnbll

Didn't see any banner that state the duration. Should be for this March school holiday. I only know the fair started yesterday

Might go take a look next week. Many thanks!

sleepy:

Book fair at Bras Basah atrium


Jointly organised by a number of bookshops in Bras Basah. Both adults and children books.

But I noticed some books looked yellowish and worn out, could be second hand books

Hi, sleepy!

Until when will this book fair be?

Thanks!

-dnbll

Wow, the warm welcomes keep coming! I feel like am in a giant :grphug:


Thank you, thank you, thank you!