In our bid to survive the difficult pregnancy and then baby phase of raising triplets, we ate take-out ALOT. I already had to cook for my husband’s work meals (he works in an island off Singapore where there is no food available so making his work lunches became priority) and before the kids turned one, … Continue reading
Category Archives: 2014 to Mar 2016
2016 the year of toddlers
I ushered in New Year’s Day down with bronchitis. I was really, really ill and couldn’t eat nor leave my bed much for three whole days. I finally feel I am on the mend because my thoughts are fully-formed after some medicine, nourishment and sufficient sleep. The whole time my husband was juggling our four … Continue reading
In Pursuit of Minimalism
I told everyone I was spring-cleaning the house and everyone asked if we were moving apartments already. What happened to spring-cleaning for spring-cleaning’s sake? Anybody who knows me or lived with me know that I clear out my house annually of crap I do not use. The problem is the past three years we were … Continue reading
The Climb
I am feeling a little emotional tonight. I think the moment I found out I was having triplets, the negativity related to a high-order multiple birth was rather deep and traumatic. I felt these girls were being punished for being born together. Having to come into this world premature and smaller than their peers, not … Continue reading
A year without babies
My husband and I haven’t had a break from babies since we got married. We hitched in 2012, got pregnant immediately and Livia came into our lives 9 months later. In 2013, Livia was still a baby and just as she reached toddlerhood we felt ready for a second child and once again, got pregnant … Continue reading
Our first Waldorf playgroup
We were at the Botanic Gardens again this morning to attend a Waldorf (Steiner) playgroup. I’ve always wanted the girls to join more playgroups, but you are probably tired of hearing me discuss how its been impossible to commit to any regular kind of playdate, playgroup or classes. So we’ve been more of an ad … Continue reading
SPOTT Picnic
Its difficult to organise playdates with our fellow twin friends because we have sooooo many kids. Finding a venue is tough, finding a time when everyone can make it is tough, and when we get to the event, we actually have very little time to mingle because we are watching over our kids. After two … Continue reading