Growing as a parent with ADHD children made me a lot more aware of their feelings when interacting with my kids and people in general. (Maybe my husband & mum not so, I know I fail quite badly as a wife & daughter. #assholewife #assholedaughter) Recently Lucas reminded me of how important it is to… Continue reading Validating feelings
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Keep March-ing on
"I raise my glass to these obstacles and the walls that hold us in." -Prime Circle, Keep Marching On- I told many of my close friends that I dread the month of March and wish it would just pass by quickly. And quickly it did. Goodbye Q1, Hello Q2! I'd normally post my reflection of… Continue reading Keep March-ing on
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Fluffeh turns 7!
The boys & I When I took this photo with my boys, it was when we just found out that I'm pregnant. Look at how baby Lucas was. Many say.. "Oh finally a girl!" or "You were trying for a girl is it? Luckily finally is a girl." when I tell them that I have… Continue reading Fluffeh turns 7!
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A new chapter is here!
12 years ago, I wouldn't have imagined this day. I'm not one that have ambitions played up in my mind for my children, so to be able to get to 12 years is quite an achievement. *pats self on the back* I'm officially a mum for 12 years (4 days ago) and it does feel… Continue reading A new chapter is here!
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But they look normal…
Everyone's on the cliff edge of normal. Everyone finds life an utter nightmare sometimes, and there's no 'normal' way of dealing with it... There is no normal, Evelyn.― Holly Bourne, Am I Normal Yet? I've recently discovered my sons are with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and after telling my closed ones, some would say.. "But they… Continue reading But they look normal…
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#MyFluffehOne
Hello there! Do you remember this Fluffeh one?How pinch-able those cheeks and thighs were?The Fluffeh one is turning 5 in a couple of days. I don't always write about her cos well, she does occupy a lot of my time now. Already have her stuck to me for that many hours that I'm home, can't… Continue reading #MyFluffehOne
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The only way is forward
What's a New Year post without resolutions? A blur photo (low resolution, geddit geddit?) 😁 I've made mistakes throughout 2018 and I thought it'll be nice to pen some resolutions down. Kinda like making a commitment. "Ahh Ciku, you write one ah! Better stick to your words!" So here goes everything! My kiddos I'm blessed… Continue reading The only way is forward
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Dyslexia:Unwrapped – Discovering James
Was sharing videos of James reading on Instagram and figured that I should start penning down my journey in understanding my son. With the encouragement of majority... I figured not many would know what Dyslexia is (although Google can give you the answer)and how it is like raising a child with Dyslexia. But again, I'm… Continue reading Dyslexia:Unwrapped – Discovering James
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Every child is a different kind of flower
My eldest is officially 9, tomorrow. It has been 9 years since I became a mother for the first time and I found this quote so true.. My journey as a mother started with me falling into Post Natal Depression(PND). But I am blessed with one of the easiest infant to care for. I still… Continue reading Every child is a different kind of flower
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Where’s that chubby baby?
Remember this boy? A friend reminded me, how fast time flies, when I mentioned that James is heading for his First Confession at church. It made me feel like I just gave birth for the first time yesterday. (Feel only ah, figure of speech.😑) My happy first born was such an easy infant to care… Continue reading Where’s that chubby baby?
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