Amigurumi Fun

Excited. Can't wait to get started. 

Today I went for a amigurumi crochet class at Sam place. 

To start. I only knew the very basic of crocheting. But the lovely pics that Sam posted on Instagram got me hooked. I'm determined to learn amigurumi. 

It was tedious. It was daunting. It caused me to have neck ache. But it was FUN! And SATISFYING! 

I started with a revision of chain stitch, and move on to single crochet, double crochet etc. And finally comes the magic ring. 

Haha.. It was not as bad as I thought. Once I mastered the technique it was easy. ( not easy peasy kinda of easy, but not so tough kinda easy) 

At the end of 5 hours, I completed 1/5 of the amigurumi. But I'm so so inspired. Can't wait to see the completed doll. We'll see how it goes. 

             In the midst of it 

I'm a crafty person. Well, at least I think I'm into crafting. It's therapeutic, it's energizing, it's liberating for me. (And totally a new valid reason to buy new toy!) Ha...  

Good Read

DD 2013. Halfway, almost there. 

Girls uniforms. Ironed. 

Library books. Borrowed. 

I was reading through a few blogs and saw a great app for recommending books to read. Goodread. Great app. 

I like to say I'm very much into reading. But time doesn't permit me doing so often enough. Plus the fact that I feel the intense need to scrap, reading has been neglected. 

But I really like to take up reading again since I have slightly more time now. 

So today I made a visit to the library with the intent of borrowing some books of my to read list. 

To confess, I had a hard time choosing books to read. I read books largely based on recommendation and bloggers book review. So good read is really a good apps for me. Ha! 

Anyway, I found a couple of books on my list and a few more that caught my interests. I would have borrowed all if not for the time constraints I had. 

If time permits, I would probably do a book review on those books that I read. Yes, if I ever find the time. 

A side note. I love our library. It has a good variety of books. But it is so damned difficult to get the popular books. Imagine the queue on reserve is already at 40?!! When will I ever had a chance to read the books?

Anyway, just a thought. Happy reading. 

Actually, it can be done.

14 Jan, Tuesday

MRT ride, taken. 

Bus ride, taken. 

Promised the girls we will be taking the MRT back from ICA. And so we did. 

Now the girls are bigger, it is much easier now. Used to think it's very difficult bringing them out alone. But we did. 

The girls enjoyed the MRT ride back home. They took turns and counted the stops back Pasir Ris. It's a little noisy, but thinking there isn't many passengers around, I guess it's okie. 

It's such a simple act, but they literally took it like an adventure. It was such joy to watch. Haha... 

Tired but Satisfied

Floor swept and mopped. 

Laundry done. 

Hub overall sewed. 

DD 2013 prepped. I know this is a tad too late. But I finally get to that. (Note to self: DO NOT do DD again) 

After a restless night with baby A waking up at least 5 times in the middle grinning at you, my body is screaming for a break. I did, reluctantly. 

Now is THE time for me to get crafty. It's now or never. Ha! I don't want to waste a single minute sleeping. 

Started on my knitting frenzy again. Sometimes, I wonder what the purpose of knitting in the sunny Singapore? Ha. I found the use of it. (That will be another post, I'm sure) 

Anyway, after a failed attempt at baby a beanie. Correction, the beanie was successful, just couldn't fit into baby A head 😁, I attempting just another knitted hat for Atria. 

Still in progress. Should be done by this week. I hope. 

Grateful

Toys cleared. *partially at least*

Dinner prep done. 

Chinatown checked. 

Yesterday. 12 Jan. 

We brought the kids to Chinatown despite the rain and the crowd. Something we thought was near impossible in the past with only 2 girls or only one then. 

But we did. 

It was short and swift.

We headed for lunch once we reached. That was a good move. Once everybody tummy were satisfied, the sky cleared too. And it was a good time to start walking. 

And we did walk though the crowd. Oh my! How I miss this.

I used to go Chinatown during Chinese New Year with friends. Love to mingle in the crowd and soak in all the festive spirt. CNY is easily my favorite festive! But it had been a long time. 

With the hub holding on to the girls, baby A in sarong, we managed a short walk looking at various CNY goodies and decorations. 

The hub was good. The girls has fun choosing new year goodies to buy. And we also tried several biscuits that were on sale. The girls were happiest when they got to chose their own candy. And Baby A was so tired, he fell asleep in the sarong. Haha... 

Then the sky darkens. And it was time to make a move back. 

Although the trip was pretty short, I'm still grateful we made it. It was awesome bringing the kids around, and doing what we thought was almost impossible in the past. 

Holding On

Dinner cooked. *huge achievement* 

Stroller tried. Phew! 

Survived yet another Sat. *hurray* 

Honestly, I'm not that great a baby sitter. I cannot envision myself caring for the baby and my girls 24/7. I go bonkers first. 

Yet, I decided to take NPL this year to give it a try. (More like an excuse to scrap more, which I LOVE!!!!) 

Baby A is so clingy to me. And he loves being snuggled. Which is fine, honestly, if you are not suffering from perpetual back ache and are so sleep deprived. 

I cannot wait for the day when he can sit on his own and sleep by himself. 

And yet. 

I'm reminded by a colleague that baby A will only be baby once. And most probably my last baby. The time will come (pretty soon) when he doesn't need me or want me to snuggle him anymore. 

So, here to more back aches bad sleep derived days. I'm holding on to these previous little times when baby A needs me. And spending times with the girls too. 

Soon, and I think very soon, they will find me a nag and won't want to be hugged anymore. 

Middle Child Syndrome

Is it true? 

I'm a middle child. 

Growing up, I never felt included in my siblings play. I didn't share their common friends. I went to a totally different school from them. I chose a total different path. 

As I entered adulthood, I was kinda detached from the whole family thing. I learnt to be independent. Doing everything, if possible, by myself. I often wonder why do you need to burden others with your own chore? 

I'm the odd ball. 

Now, as I looked at my own middle child, I wonder. Will she become what I become? 

I feel guilty. I have not spent time interacting with her. We are so glad she is able to play on her own. But is it good for her? Will she be as detached as I become in the future? Uh uh. 

As we journeyed ahead as a family of five, I just hope I have the ability and the energy to give each child their special attention.