My girls are out of new clothing to wear today, the 3rd day of CNY. All because I only bought 2 pairs of CNY clothing for them. Thank God today hubby started working again and we did not go for any visitation. So, I just let them wear their old funny tee shirts at home. One of my nieces thought that my 2nd girl is going for a swim because she was wearing a short tights and her body hugging funny t-shirt. 
2 weeks ago, I brought 4 of my children to a public pool. I have not been there for years. The last time I was there, I will surely be scratching away after coming out of the pool. Even after I had a good scrub at home. The water has not change since 7 years ago. This time it is even worst, I started scratching while I was dipping in the children pool. They should invest in a better pump so that the water can be clean all the time. I am sure they can afford to get those good quality discount pool pumps. My children are pestering me to bring them there again but I am kinda reluctant. Thank God for the monsoon season. I got an excuse for them. 
Melaka indoor swimming pool is located at Stadium Hang Jebat, Krubong, Melaka near Tesco Cheng. It is open to the public now. The opening hour for this indoor swimming pool is 9am-12noon, 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Melaka indoor swimming pool is close every Monday but do call before you go there because it will be closed to the public when there’s training in session and during competitions.
I have never been to an indoor swimming pool except the heated indoor swimming pool in Genting Highland. So I suggested to hubby that we go there during the hottest time of the day that is between 2pm-4pm so that we can enjoy the cool water without being sunburn. Unfortunately, the water temperature did not meet my expectation. It was way too cold for me and my skinny son. I think the water is even cooler that those used to detox opiate addict. I just dipped half of my body inside and I started to shiver and get the itch on both my palm. I dare not swim as I worried that I will get leg cramp. We left in less than 1 hour time.
There goes the nearest swimming pool for us. 
A holiday for Mommy is a day or a few days (if possible) of waking up not having to think of doing chores and what to cook. Praise God I had the chance to enjoy that even for only one day.
On the 28 Nov, we checked into Tiara Beach Resort, PD for a night stay. I was not able to join hubby and my other 4 children in the man made beach because my 10mo baby is still having stuffy nose and cough. I did not mind at all. I just sat by the pool and became their cameraman. I am happy when they are happy.
My 10mo did get to go in the pool for a few mins on the 2nd day when it was not drizzling.
Best of all, I have no chores to rush to when my 10mo naps. And I woke up the next morning without needing to think of what to cook, floor to sweep and mop and laundry to wash.
Hubby did mention that we could go there again before this year ends if hubby’s part-time can work during those days. I think I must not think so much of the $$$ that will flow out and just go and have one more day of holiday before next year come. The next family holiday can only be made possible in year 2013!
Can I say that most dads are clueless when it comes to buying gift for their children? Unless they are single parent and they spend most of their time with the child/children. When it comes to buying gifts, hubby will leave it to me to list of the options and he will decide whether it is appropriate for our children. Not everything that our children wish for Christmas will be approved by their daddy like Gameboy, PS or PSP. For those dads that have been given the responsibility to pick Christmas present for their children this year, here’s gift ideas dad. Have fun shopping.
I am half way done with my Christmas shopping. Still got a few more present to buy and the stuff for ABC. We are going to have ABC on our pre-Christmas celebration.
We were at Cowboy just now. Wanted to buy a congkak for my girls but it just went out of stock. Looks like we have to go to the road side gift stall to get the wooden ones. I think that will be better in term of durability. As for my boys, bought one basket ball set for my youngest son but still have no idea what to buy for my firstborn son. He is not into any specific toys right now. Hubby took a boxing set but there is no price on it. The barcode scanners also not working so we decided not to buy it.
Now to crack our head again on what to buy for my 5yo.
My hubby is a Chooper Craze. I think arh, if he has lots of money, there will be a few choppers at home now and riding boots too. Since he does not have the money to spend on choppers, he just can adore those choppers he saw on American Chopper and those selling online and keep on wishing that he will own a chopper one day.
Another school holiday is here. I am sure some of you have already gone for your school holiday vacation. Anyone going to Alberta? There are quite a number of cheap Cochrane apartments for rent.
As for me, I am stuck here again in my hometown. Hubby said, our home is the best holiday spot. Enjoying the evening breeze until the rambutan trees and sipping fresh pluck young coconut. That is holiday to him. I want more than that though. I want to go some where cooler, some where new and some where further from home. I want to experience new environment and new culture.
Anyway, if any of you looking for apartment for rent in my hometown, give me a buzz. I’ll give you good price.
We have been staying at my parent’s place for almost a week. It used to be my home but not anymore. I can’t sleep well there. I can’t wait to sleep on my own bed tonight. 
That’s not the case for my 3 older children though. They are enjoying themselves there. My eldest told me that she feels that she is in Genting Highland. It is because she gets to sleep in an air-cond room every night and play in the air-cond room every afternoon too. My parent’s house is very warm, be it in the afternoon or night time so we need the air-cond to stay “alive”. 
My children are so used living in wooden house surrounded by trees all around. Living in a brick house is like being in an oven for them.
My 2nd and 3rd gets to cycle, fish, catch tadpole and play “masak-masak” with my cousins (aged 9 & 8yo) from 7am till 7pm during the weekend. They live less than 100m away from my parent’s house.
All 3 of them wish that their daddy won’t come home today! Macam ini punya anak pun ada eh!
As for me, I want my hubby home ASAP. I miss him so much this time around. Dreamed about him every night since he is away in Medan.
We often receive birthday invitations, wedding invitation, engagement and baby shower invitations. Anyone received holiday invitations before? An invitation to join your friend or family members on a holiday. It is something like church camp. We have to plan months ahead and the organizer must work really hard to make room reservation, transportation and the itinerary.
The school holiday is coming soon. If I plan for a kampung holiday for a small fee, I wonder how many would come. I opened up my kampung house for this weekend at a very low fee but only 2 responded. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes shared them off even before they step foot here. Kampung, sure got mozzie lar. 
