After 11 days at New Zealand, we came back yesterday evening. All of us were feeling tired but pretty excited about coming back home. The queue at the airport to clean custom was quite long. Luckily for us, there was no queue for Taxi so we managed to come back home at 7.10pm.
After getting all the luggages into the house, the children immediately switched on Tv. We rested for about half an hour and then we packed ourselves in the car to go to the supermarket to get some groceries. We left the car unattended for 11 days so we were really worried that it would not start. Luckily, it did start and we happily went to buy bread, fruits, yogurt and vegetables. As for meat, I probably still have some in the freezer so I did not purchase any meat.
After coming back, kids immediately brushee their teeth and get ready for bed. In NZ they would be in bed already. Within a short time, the house was quiet. Joe even surfed the internet and catching up on news whereas I was knocked out flat.
This morning the kids woke up at 6 plus and Joe as well. They had so much energy and decided to walk to school themselves. Well! that suits me fine since I was busy with laundry and cleaning up.
I had checked my emails and did the first batch of laundry. Will have to go fetch JJ later too. My kids wanted to be there when I fetched him so will go about 3 plus.
Will try to show some photos and write about our NZ trip when I am free. Cheers and thank God for blessing us!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Finally NZ
After 2 weeks of intense planning and the last few days of packing, we are finally going to Nz tomorrow. The flight is 8.50am so we have to take a taxi there at 6am. Kids are all looking forward for the trip. Joe and I had sweated over the itineary and doing all the necessary booking. I even type out the itineary and did all the research on driving time and routes. We do not really need a street directory at all actually but to play safe, we will get one at the airport. I even did a daily record booklet for the kids so that they can record their experiences down. It's just recording down what they like about the places we visited. I did research on the service stations in case we need to do some refill.
The most challenging route is the one from Milford Sound to Clinton Farm stay. We need to drive a lot and can only reach there at about 8pm. A small stretch of road will be in darkness. I think there are no street lights except near the towns. we tried not to drive too early or too late so that we will be safe but Milford sound simply is a bit out of the way so bo bian la.
The weather now there is highest about 17 deg and lowest 8 deg. I had to pack their winter wear and stuff so we ended up with many luggages. Children all want to take their own trolley bag so we have 4 smaller suitcases and 2 huge ones. We even have to pack a child seat for Channery. She will be celebrating her birthday at Queenstown whereby we will have a buffet dinner at the top of the mountain. the Gondola will bring us up and we will dine there after that.
Hopefully the kids will behave themselves and cooperate with us. Told them not to say the phrase" ARE we there yet?" since they always like to ask whenever we are on the road. It will drive me crazy trying to pacify nosiy kids and concentrating on driving.
Will see how things go and will keep u all update if possible. Now with internet, anything is possible. God bless that everything goes as planned and we are back safe and sound.
The most challenging route is the one from Milford Sound to Clinton Farm stay. We need to drive a lot and can only reach there at about 8pm. A small stretch of road will be in darkness. I think there are no street lights except near the towns. we tried not to drive too early or too late so that we will be safe but Milford sound simply is a bit out of the way so bo bian la.
The weather now there is highest about 17 deg and lowest 8 deg. I had to pack their winter wear and stuff so we ended up with many luggages. Children all want to take their own trolley bag so we have 4 smaller suitcases and 2 huge ones. We even have to pack a child seat for Channery. She will be celebrating her birthday at Queenstown whereby we will have a buffet dinner at the top of the mountain. the Gondola will bring us up and we will dine there after that.
Hopefully the kids will behave themselves and cooperate with us. Told them not to say the phrase" ARE we there yet?" since they always like to ask whenever we are on the road. It will drive me crazy trying to pacify nosiy kids and concentrating on driving.
Will see how things go and will keep u all update if possible. Now with internet, anything is possible. God bless that everything goes as planned and we are back safe and sound.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Campsie Festival
13 yrs ago today was my ROm date. That was really a very memorable day since I waas late for my ROm because I did not manage to catch a cab. Everyone was there waiting for my arrival and we change our ROM time two hours later. REally a big Sotong.
Anyway we totally forgot about it until now. Told Joe and he suddenly realized we had nearly forgotten about it. This morning till about 3pm we were so busy. This morning I woke up early to cook fried rice and green beans soup for Children's school function. Parents were encouraged to cook some food and sell in the school. Before this date, Charlynn told me to sew five stones for her peers so I told her to ask her friends to buy from me on this day. Ended up I had sewed 33 sets and sold them all off. Earning a total of $66 alone for the five stones. As for the green beans soup, it was finished in no time since I sold them at 50cents a cup. They are my specialty but I only managed to cook three quarter pot. Should have added more water to it. Think I earned about $20 plus for the green beans soup. As for the fried rice, each pack was sold at $3 so I earn about $30. Children were given about $25 to spend and they had a great time spending money on food, drinks and games.
In Singapore, we will never have the chance to sell things in school since MOE is afraid of food posioning and NEA is really strict about food handling.
At about 1pm, we finished selling the food. We stayed back to watch a concert since charlynn was performing a fan dance. She really enjoys dancing and she has a flare for it. Since young, she has been given the centre stage when performing. In fact, she even won in P2 Talent show. She had to perform for the whole school and she enjoyed the dance movement. She did all the dance moves herself and I only provided a suitable song.
Anyway, today is a fruitday for me. What a way to "celebrate" my wedding anniversary. Maybe I should say what a way to celebrate Children's Day here in Sydney!
Anyway we totally forgot about it until now. Told Joe and he suddenly realized we had nearly forgotten about it. This morning till about 3pm we were so busy. This morning I woke up early to cook fried rice and green beans soup for Children's school function. Parents were encouraged to cook some food and sell in the school. Before this date, Charlynn told me to sew five stones for her peers so I told her to ask her friends to buy from me on this day. Ended up I had sewed 33 sets and sold them all off. Earning a total of $66 alone for the five stones. As for the green beans soup, it was finished in no time since I sold them at 50cents a cup. They are my specialty but I only managed to cook three quarter pot. Should have added more water to it. Think I earned about $20 plus for the green beans soup. As for the fried rice, each pack was sold at $3 so I earn about $30. Children were given about $25 to spend and they had a great time spending money on food, drinks and games.
In Singapore, we will never have the chance to sell things in school since MOE is afraid of food posioning and NEA is really strict about food handling.
At about 1pm, we finished selling the food. We stayed back to watch a concert since charlynn was performing a fan dance. She really enjoys dancing and she has a flare for it. Since young, she has been given the centre stage when performing. In fact, she even won in P2 Talent show. She had to perform for the whole school and she enjoyed the dance movement. She did all the dance moves herself and I only provided a suitable song.
Anyway, today is a fruitday for me. What a way to "celebrate" my wedding anniversary. Maybe I should say what a way to celebrate Children's Day here in Sydney!
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