Look simple right? But this bento took me waaay too long to make, almost an hour. That was because I'm a zombie today after a sleepless night. First, struggled to put babylet to sleep. "Mummy! mouth pain pain. Mummy put meyson." That's for calling her weird because her molars grew before the canine. Guess what? As a revenge, her top canine teeth chose to make a showing too. So three molars peeping out and 2 swollen gums, added up to a really whiny baby. To make matter worse, at 2.30 am, d'hubby woke me up because of a stench in the room. Sure enough, the boylet peed and pooed in bed while sleeping last night. He's really regressing. After cleaning him up, the mattress and washed his pajamas, I was left turning and tossing, unable to sleep again until 5 in the morning. So good night everyone. I'm turning in now - with or without the babylet. Sleep well and sweet dreams!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Bento # 25 - Hello Kitty
Today's bento had the Hello Kitty onigiri again - trying to clear the frozen stash. Didn't dye the eggs this time because wanted to make white rabbits. But after struggling with the first rabbit, whereupon I tore the egg white while stuffing the carrots ears in, decided to turn the other two eggs into chicks instead. Also cut out star carrots to complement the star chicken nuggets. Edamame made up the green component of the bento.
Look simple right? But this bento took me waaay too long to make, almost an hour. That was because I'm a zombie today after a sleepless night. First, struggled to put babylet to sleep. "Mummy! mouth pain pain. Mummy put meyson." That's for calling her weird because her molars grew before the canine. Guess what? As a revenge, her top canine teeth chose to make a showing too. So three molars peeping out and 2 swollen gums, added up to a really whiny baby. To make matter worse, at 2.30 am, d'hubby woke me up because of a stench in the room. Sure enough, the boylet peed and pooed in bed while sleeping last night. He's really regressing. After cleaning him up, the mattress and washed his pajamas, I was left turning and tossing, unable to sleep again until 5 in the morning. So good night everyone. I'm turning in now - with or without the babylet. Sleep well and sweet dreams!
Look simple right? But this bento took me waaay too long to make, almost an hour. That was because I'm a zombie today after a sleepless night. First, struggled to put babylet to sleep. "Mummy! mouth pain pain. Mummy put meyson." That's for calling her weird because her molars grew before the canine. Guess what? As a revenge, her top canine teeth chose to make a showing too. So three molars peeping out and 2 swollen gums, added up to a really whiny baby. To make matter worse, at 2.30 am, d'hubby woke me up because of a stench in the room. Sure enough, the boylet peed and pooed in bed while sleeping last night. He's really regressing. After cleaning him up, the mattress and washed his pajamas, I was left turning and tossing, unable to sleep again until 5 in the morning. So good night everyone. I'm turning in now - with or without the babylet. Sleep well and sweet dreams!
Bento # 24
My MIL gave me some swirly Japanese dessert, so decided to make sandwich pinwheel again, with Nutella and cheese. What I don't understand is why did the cheese keep breaking into pieces when I rolled them up. I used Kraft sliced cheddar cheese, and the cheese looked fine, not drying up and expiry date still some time to go. Hmm...
Nevertheless, the eggs turned out fine. Soaked them into a mixture of curry powder and turmeric - both for colour and some flavour - with black sesame eyes and carrot beaks. Cut the pink mochi in half to fit in the box and added in cherries & some chocolate cone biscuit to round out this mainly sweets bento.
Nevertheless, the eggs turned out fine. Soaked them into a mixture of curry powder and turmeric - both for colour and some flavour - with black sesame eyes and carrot beaks. Cut the pink mochi in half to fit in the box and added in cherries & some chocolate cone biscuit to round out this mainly sweets bento.
Workshop - Quantum Speed Reading on August 18-19
I received this via email and thought to share. The workshop is organised by fellow "Shichida mothers" and is conducted by Mrs Yumiko Tobitani - official website is here . Unfortunately the early bird discount had ended.
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Dear all mummies & daddies:
Good news! We proudly present to you the 1st children right brain education workshop by Mrs Yumiko Tobitani this coming 18th – 19th August. Mrs Yumiko Tobitani is a 17-year experienced right brain educator and the head of research and development branch of Japan Shichida Child Academy (SCA).
Get your child trained by experienced right brain educator from Japan Shichida Child Academy (SCA). We know what is lacking in our present right brain school and our country. As a parent who is passionate about right brain education, we know we need to get the proper guidance. Only then our children ability will blossom. Here is the chance for you to meet a whole-hearted sensei from Japan and get direct training by her. Do not wait, grab the seat now. Mrs Yumiko Tobitani only takes 24 kids for the workshop. It is base on first come first serve basics.
Who is Mrs Yumiko Tobitani?
- 17 years experience right brain educator since 1992. Developer of dot program, the right brain memorization and sensory training program, Quantum Speed Reading (Wave reading) and the right brain speed calculation system and junior program at Shichida Child Academy (SCA) in Japan.
What will you get from the workshop?
- Your children get proper guidance in right brain education.
- Latest right brain training method from Japan.
- Small group, personal attention. Everyone benefit.
- Get your question and doubt answered during the parent briefing session.
- Children above 9 year old can pick up right brain method too, which is not possible from our present right brain school.
- Your investment worth every single penny.
- Be the 1st group enjoying this special privilege.
Mrs Yumiko Tobitani will only take 12 kids per session this time. Grab the seat .First come first serve. Early bird promotion price is RM 980 (save RM 300), and a FREE book written by Mrs Yumiko Tobitani. Actual price is RM1280. Registration closes at 8 August 2008. Kindly fill in your registration form and make the deposit. Seat is confirmed once the RM500 deposit is received.
Please help to spread the news. If you think your friend’s child will also benefit from the workshop, please forward this email to them. They will be pleased that you include them. We will too. Have a great day ahead.
Yours sincerely,Sue & Miki
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If interested, you can contact the organiser, at miki308m@yahoo.com.sg. When I spoke to her last, there were still 5 spots left. Too bad I will be away that week (school hols). I am getting the book though, and reading it page by page. Wish I could read just by flipping the pages rapidly, save me the allnighters with an unputdownable book *_^.
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Dear all mummies & daddies:
Good news! We proudly present to you the 1st children right brain education workshop by Mrs Yumiko Tobitani this coming 18th – 19th August. Mrs Yumiko Tobitani is a 17-year experienced right brain educator and the head of research and development branch of Japan Shichida Child Academy (SCA).
Get your child trained by experienced right brain educator from Japan Shichida Child Academy (SCA). We know what is lacking in our present right brain school and our country. As a parent who is passionate about right brain education, we know we need to get the proper guidance. Only then our children ability will blossom. Here is the chance for you to meet a whole-hearted sensei from Japan and get direct training by her. Do not wait, grab the seat now. Mrs Yumiko Tobitani only takes 24 kids for the workshop. It is base on first come first serve basics.
Who is Mrs Yumiko Tobitani?
- 17 years experience right brain educator since 1992. Developer of dot program, the right brain memorization and sensory training program, Quantum Speed Reading (Wave reading) and the right brain speed calculation system and junior program at Shichida Child Academy (SCA) in Japan.
What will you get from the workshop?
- Your children get proper guidance in right brain education.
- Latest right brain training method from Japan.
- Small group, personal attention. Everyone benefit.
- Get your question and doubt answered during the parent briefing session.
- Children above 9 year old can pick up right brain method too, which is not possible from our present right brain school.
- Your investment worth every single penny.
- Be the 1st group enjoying this special privilege.
Mrs Yumiko Tobitani will only take 12 kids per session this time. Grab the seat .First come first serve. Early bird promotion price is RM 980 (save RM 300), and a FREE book written by Mrs Yumiko Tobitani. Actual price is RM1280. Registration closes at 8 August 2008. Kindly fill in your registration form and make the deposit. Seat is confirmed once the RM500 deposit is received.
Please help to spread the news. If you think your friend’s child will also benefit from the workshop, please forward this email to them. They will be pleased that you include them. We will too. Have a great day ahead.
Yours sincerely,Sue & Miki
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If interested, you can contact the organiser, at miki308m@yahoo.com.sg. When I spoke to her last, there were still 5 spots left. Too bad I will be away that week (school hols). I am getting the book though, and reading it page by page. Wish I could read just by flipping the pages rapidly, save me the allnighters with an unputdownable book *_^.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Bento # 22 and # 23
Was determined to master the speed bento as advocated by lunchinabox. Hence this bento is mainly made from frozen stash, onigiri and chicken nuggets. Took out the nuggets earlier to defrost in the fridge. Then heated up in the toaster oven. At the same time, heated up the three square onigiri - straight from freezer to the microwave. Immediately coated with 3 different flavour - meatfloss, sakura denby, and nori - because they stick better when the onigiri are still warm and moist. For vege and fruits, packed in some broccoli blanched in salted water, and cherries.
Then realised that there was no space for the ketchup. Rearrange the vegies and there you go. Another bento done, all within 20 minutes. So, my dear 2nd sis, who has so far packed only 2 bentos, if you're lazy to wake up early to cook, suggest you build up a frozen stash as well.
I love to stash spaghetti too as it contains carbohydrate, protein and fiber all in one. Add some pretty cutouts from carrots and cheese, fruits and a snack. My dear sis, that was less than 15 minutes. What I would do differently next time is to pack a green coloured vege or fruit instead. By the way, I added more minced meat to this batch to avoid forgetting the protein again...hehe..
Then realised that there was no space for the ketchup. Rearrange the vegies and there you go. Another bento done, all within 20 minutes. So, my dear 2nd sis, who has so far packed only 2 bentos, if you're lazy to wake up early to cook, suggest you build up a frozen stash as well.
I love to stash spaghetti too as it contains carbohydrate, protein and fiber all in one. Add some pretty cutouts from carrots and cheese, fruits and a snack. My dear sis, that was less than 15 minutes. What I would do differently next time is to pack a green coloured vege or fruit instead. By the way, I added more minced meat to this batch to avoid forgetting the protein again...hehe..
Monday, July 14, 2008
Bento # 21 - Heart sandwiches
This is a productive night - 3 posts, hopefully. Daddy is busy bonding with the kids, so am taking the opportunity to post about last friday's bento for girlet. It was a quick and easy bento (because babylet has a class to attend). 2 types of sandwiches, Nutella and cheese & ham. Cut everything into heart shape of various sizes using my heart shape cutter (from where else but Daiso). Quite pleased with the results - the mix of colours, shapes and texture. And even more pleased that girlet finished all of it.
Left : Custard roll, cherries, sweetmeat.
Right : Cheese & ham sandwich, nutella sandwich
Cutting molars
The past week or so has been challenging. Today was an especially trying day. Babylet is still cutting 3 molars and I didn't get much sleep the past week. So we were both pretty cranky. She finally settled down in front of the tv and I took a breather.
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She's 1 month shy of 2 years, and still only has 4 front teeth on top, 4 bottom and 1 molar on bottom right side. It's weird how she skipped all 4 canine teeth, going straight to molars. Feeding her is tough. She refuses mushed up baby food (don't even mention porridge in front of her), and wants to eat whatever the two older ones are eating, but lack the ability to chew. It's funny seeing her trying to grind her food with her front teeth - looks like an old lady. So it's about time for more teeth to grow.
Today, the baby followed me to send boylet to his nursery. On the way, we passed the Science Centre with the stone dinosaurs in front. The boylet started shouting out all the names of the dinosaurs that he spotted - T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Ankylausaurus etc. The baby looked nonplused for a moment. Then not to be outdone, she started yelling "lion, lion". That is some competitive streak she has..JPG)
She's 1 month shy of 2 years, and still only has 4 front teeth on top, 4 bottom and 1 molar on bottom right side. It's weird how she skipped all 4 canine teeth, going straight to molars. Feeding her is tough. She refuses mushed up baby food (don't even mention porridge in front of her), and wants to eat whatever the two older ones are eating, but lack the ability to chew. It's funny seeing her trying to grind her food with her front teeth - looks like an old lady. So it's about time for more teeth to grow.Today, the baby followed me to send boylet to his nursery. On the way, we passed the Science Centre with the stone dinosaurs in front. The boylet started shouting out all the names of the dinosaurs that he spotted - T-Rex, Spinosaurus, Ankylausaurus etc. The baby looked nonplused for a moment. Then not to be outdone, she started yelling "lion, lion". That is some competitive streak she has.
Parenting question : Peer pressure
A friend asked why I'm so biased and only pack lunch for the girlet, and not the boylet. (A side question : is it normal for your non-blogging friends to read your blog and comment via sms/phone, rather than on the blog itself?). Coming back to the topic, the boylet has lunch in his nursery 3X a week, when he has swimming and Mandarin classes. After packing lunch for him a few times, he said he does not want to bring lunch anymore.
"Why don’t you want me to pack lunch?" I said.
"Errr, I just want to eat the same as everyone." answered the boylet.
If at 4, he's already trying to blend in with the crowd, how will it be when he's a teenager? Aaaaaaargh!......bury that thought, will deal with it when it comes........ hang on, another idea comes to mind, better psycho him now while he's still small and still listens to me....... most times anyway... ^_^.
Is it just me or is parenting boys rather different from parenting girls? Veteran moms, any tips?? Meantime, better take out my Dr Dobson book........ where's the page on peer pressure??
"Why don’t you want me to pack lunch?" I said.
"Errr, I just want to eat the same as everyone." answered the boylet.
If at 4, he's already trying to blend in with the crowd, how will it be when he's a teenager? Aaaaaaargh!......bury that thought, will deal with it when it comes........ hang on, another idea comes to mind, better psycho him now while he's still small and still listens to me....... most times anyway... ^_^.
Is it just me or is parenting boys rather different from parenting girls? Veteran moms, any tips?? Meantime, better take out my Dr Dobson book........ where's the page on peer pressure??
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