Happy Mother's Day



Had lunch at Homst, TTDI on Saturday. Then we walked over to Munawwarah. Bought 2 cakes at Cake Sense. Toddler is happy with big makan. Lala wasn't fresh- disappointing her, sadly. I still think Muhibbah is better ;p

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Aged 3-4

I haven't updated Sofea's milestone in a while. It gets boring because they are at their own pace. While social/emotional and physical milestones are always achieved on time or earlier, speech is never at par. She is still 'pelat'. She has word, but still speaks softly. Needs coaxing to speak louder. 

She's reading phoetically. She surprised me earlier this year by reading 3 letters word. Apparently she can read longer words too. I have not started her on books like Ladybird. I'm not being very conventional. Reading is made fun and creative for her. She's only 3! Ok, 3 years 4 months, but I really should consider her 4.

(from Babycenter.com)

Cognitive development

Talking milestone


What to expect your preschooler to achieve by the end of the fourth year:

  • Uses sentences of six or more words
  • Speaks well enough for strangers to understand
  • Starts to use "s" on verbs to show present tense ("he runs")

Social and emotional development

Separation and independence milestone


What to expect your preschooler to achieve by the end of the fourth year:

  • Develops friendships independent of you — at preschool, for instance
  • Plays with other children, instead of just side by side

Physical development

Self-care milestone


What to expect your preschooler to achieve by the end of the fourth year:

  • Uses a spoon and fork like an adult
  • Masters toilet training
  • Brushes teeth (he will still need your help and supervision)

Toilet training milestone


What to expect your preschooler to achieve by the end of the fourth year:

  • Uses an adult toilet
  • Stays dry most nights
  • Boys switch from sitting to standing

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chicken porridge ala McD



 My first attempt after getting tips from @ikirana on Twitter.


  • shallots
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • white pepper
  • black pepper
  • (omitted jintans)


Second attempt:
I used minced chicken instead because it is easier to hide the protein.

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packed lunch/ tea time


She has her lunch, and has her bath, nap, more work/play before she goes home. At around 4pm, the teacher will serve her what I packed.

It's always pasta, all variety: white/ tomato sauce, with chicken/ meat/ meatball. I'm trying to get her to eat rice with 'lauk' i.e. protein dish and veggie dish. I think it is slowly catching on with her.

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Gong Xi Fa Cai

Gong Xi Fa Cai y'all.
Can't seem to blog more these days. Pretty awful huh?

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