Ber-rah-verh-oo

Meredith can blend the sound and write out the spelling of simple words all by herself. Bravo!

Nothing beats a hearty good meal!

This was last Wednesday. After a monotonous day at school, I headed home wondering what to have for lunch. Nearly turned into Newton Hawker Centre for a Char Kway Tiao but the heavy traffic made me change my mind. I drove towards home, still dunno what's to come. Wanted then to head to Delifrance then spotted a parking lot next to NTUC, which is very hard to come by. On the way to Delifrance, I do not know who or what directed me into Choupinette, a little French bistro I've always wanted to try. So I walked in, and, hmmmm, nice little cosy place, could imagine spending the whole afternoon in that place with loved ones.

Looked at the surprisingly expensive menu but decided to place my order anyway. Forgot what this is, but its the usual ham and cheese and something else special that they had which added to the taste. It is DELICIOUS!! VERY VERY DELICIOUS!! UNFORGETTABLE! Beat the Char Kway Tiao and anything from Delifrance anytime!

Egg Tart

We made egg tart yesterday. Having put it off for so long. Managed to find a easy-eoungh-to-follow recipe from the web. Turned out great!


Piping hot and fresh from the oven...Ok ok...the pastry looks a bit thick but its ok cos Meredith only eats tha pastry anyway. Bon Appetit!

60 days or less!

We were at the ob check yesterday. Although my EDD is 24 March, the ob suggested 2 weeks earlier for a C-Section. He even asked us to select a date if we have any in mind. Maybe on the 18 Mar, then we'll form a nice number line. Roy's 19, Meredith's 20, mine 21, our wedding anniversary 22...we may have a 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 running number!

But the thing now is....what name for the baby?

The Weekend

The weekend was indeed GREAT! We had a lovely breakfast at the Botanic Gardens. The weather was so kind and we were blessed with the constant breeze, just nice for that alfresco dining.

After being rejected at two restaurants, we finally landed up at Portobelle at Killiney Road for dinner. No regrets though. The chef was indeed good. The Vongole we had were simply awesome. The texture of the sphaghetti was just beautiful, coupled with the delightful sauce and generous spread of baby clams. R just had to scrape off that entire plate.

Meredith wanted pizza, and this came folded. Something special.

What we enjoyed especially was also the warm pita bread with their salsa sauce. Simply gorgeous!





Meredith's present for Mummy wrapped so lovingly all by herself. It's really the thought that counts!






Meredith suggested we have the cake at home. "Here's the cake Mama."







































On Sunday, we went to Pu Tien at Kitchener Road...finally. It was indeed no disappointment.


The restaurant was nicely decorated and every dish was truly well made.









Meredith was just so fascinated with the carrot cut into an 'M'. Get it...cos M is for Meredith.




After a wonderful dinner, we headed down to One Fullerton for dessert and how would Meredith forget about the birthday cake...again
















Looks like she's the one enjoying the cake...

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones

Words of Wisdom from George Carlin

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.

Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments we have and share with one another...

Cheers 2007!

I look forward to a short term in school and then to being a full-time mummy for a while...




Pictures of the fireworks at countdown at the Marina Bayfront. Didn't manage to catch a better view...but what we saw and heard was good enough. Cheers to a GREAT year ahead!