Oppsy Daisy.... BumPaDiBump on Sophia's forehead~~

Sophia tripped and fell flat on the floor hitting her forehead

at home last night before bed time....

She didn't scream the house down, 

just whimper a little, then picked up herself and ran again....

So I didn't think much about the fall and tuck her to bed.

This morning when I woke up,

I noticed that her eyes look somehow WRIED!

Yes indeed, it is!

There was swelling in the sinus region....

which spreads to the inner corners of her eyes....

Her once beautiful hidden double eye lid 

turned into a puffy lump...

Oh my poor little girl....

During breakfast at MacDonald's, strangers walking by 

couldn't help it but steal a second glance at Sophia.....

Coz the bump was really OBVIOUS 

and it is affecting her appearance!

Some even told me to rub HOT hard boil egg 

wrapped in a cloth in the affected area....

Since it is Sunday, Dr Lilian our usual PD for the kids 

is not open for business...

And, I don't really want to see the doctors at KKH,

they usually makes my blood boil 

due to their incompetent attitude towards treating a patient!

(And the doctors in the emergency units usually looks like 

gong gong freshie that don't know what they are doing!) 

I had to call Dr Lilian on the emergency number.

After a short chat, she convinced me 

that everything was going to be fine.

Since there wasn't any sign of concussion.

 

What's define as a concussion?!?

-Can't be awakened

-Has one pupil (the black part of the eye) 

that's larger than the other

-Has convulsions or seizures

-Has slurred speech

-Seems to be getting more confused, restless, or agitated

And I was adviced to do 

COLD COMPRESSION 

on the affected area.

So the next time your kids gets a bump,

don't roll the HOT hard boil egg on the affected site!!

It's obviously not going help and it is making it worst!!

Please remember  

COLD COMPRESSION

not hot!!!!

Expected beginning, Eventful Ending....

I booked a makeover with  Majolica Majorca a couple of  days ago....

Started my day on a happy note 

that I will be pampered like a princess 

with a FREE makeover!!

(even got FREE lip gloss after makeover leh!!)

When I was attending professional make up lessons 

 many donkey years ago,

my makeup trainer, Ginn told me 

to never step out of the house without makeup....

Oh boy.... Now I'm sure you can see why!

Make up artist and myself after the makeover....

Did I look any better?!?

Myself and the EX Stomp Star Blogger, Nadia

She used to  be my makeup model 

for my makeup portfolio many donkey years back....

After the makeover, I brought the kids to the playground at Paragon 

to burn off some excess pent up energy....

Now, the strategy is to get them dead tired, 

so that I could window shop in peace later.....

And, it is with such coincidence that I bump into my Aunty Pat!!

................................

And the whole jing gang of aunties, cousins, niece, and nephews!!

So we ended up shopping and having dinner all together....

Hiroshi & Jayden

Wilson, Hiroshi, Sophia, Lulu

(Thanks for sending us back!!)

Lulu will be flying up to Abu Dhabi this wednesday 

to join Wilson who is posted there permanently for work......

Lulu, have a great trip!!

Hiroshi's Bento Box

Fragrant White rice

Stir fried Broccoli stem & Carrot, 

garnished with sesame seed

Butter thyme Salmon

Katsuo Furikake in little container

Hiroshi's Bento Box

Okay I am feeling arty farty today....

made Hiroshi some corny artwork in his bento....

a bed of white rice with carrot flowers blooming beautifully,

Broccoli tree with straw mushroom nest 

and a quail egg sitting comfortably in the nest,

2 slices teriyaki salmon sitting at the back....

Oh well... that was suppose to be sunrise 

till I almost burnt the salmon!

I dunno what to make of it now.....

close up

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist; Dedicated to Kitson

This is dedicated to my love, Kitson,

When I met you,

You showed me way back into love,

I felt like I was on Top of the world basking in your love.....

When you proposed, I readily said I do,

You also showed me the Greatest Love of All, 

with our 2 beautiful children.....

I wanna grow old with you....

I love you!

*muacks*

Catch Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

opening 11th Dec 2008!

check out the trailer here: 

Hiroshi's Bento Box

Hiroshi forgotten to bring back 

his lunch box from school again yesterday,

so I am making use of the OCBC freebie lunch box again....

Oh well, I am not complaining 

about getting stuffs for FREE......

But this lunch box is obviously 

NOT THE RIGHT SIZE

for my little boy!!

I obviously 

OVER PACKED!!

Top tier: stir fried lady's finger 

& straw mushroom with dried shrimps

Deep fried soya chicken drumettes

Katsuo Furikake in little cute container

Lower tier: White Rice

Steam Japanese Sweet Potato

Katsuo Furikake is a dried seasoning mix 

usually sprinkled on cooked rice....

This one I used here consist of 

dried bonito, sesame seed and seaweed....

Instantly turning plain white rice 

into a yummy tasty meal!!

(In fact put it on anything you like, 

eg; vegetable, tofu, noodles and the list goes on!! 

Use abit of your imagination.....

Be daring.... Be adventurous!!)

Close up on top tier

Close up on lower tier

How on earth can my petite 3 year old boy finish all these food?!?

Moral of the story: 

Time to shop for more lunch boxes

in the CORRECT SIZES!!

How to build a better bento: Goshiki & Goho

Based on traditional Japanese cuisine, 

the concept of goshiki (five colors) 

calls for the cook to include at least one dish from each color group, 

thereby creating a meal that meets various nutritional needs 

and is pleasing to behold.

Red or orange

Carrots, kabocha squash, red bell peppers, 

umeboshi (pickled apricots), kidney beans, dried cranberries, 

akajiso (also known as red shiso), kidney beans, adzuki beans, 

tomatoes, salmon, pork, beef, oranges, 

tangerines, watermelon, strawberries, 

raspberries, apples, salsa

White

Rice, enoki mushrooms, daikon, tofu and soy products, 

cauliflower, feta cheese, white beans, potatoes, bamboo shoots, 

turnips, renkon lotus root, white fish, chicken, onions, 

white sesame seeds, bean sprouts, pears, leeks, 

garbanzo beans, hummus, jicama

Black (also purple or brown)

Black olives, mushrooms (shiitake, maitake, portabello), 

sea vegetables of kombu, hijiki, wakame or nori, 

black sesame seeds, eggplant, gobo (burdock root), red cabbage, 

grapes, prunes, raisins, black cherries, grape leaves, figs, 

plums, blackberries, blueberries, purple cabbage, tapenade

Yellow

Pineapple, yellow beans, eggs, sweet potatoes, sweet corn, 

grapefruit, nectarines, peaches, lemons, 

yuba, squash, plantains, banana

Green

Broccoli, spinach, green beans, green bell pepper, cucumbers, 

asparagus, aojiso (also known as green shiso), fava beans, 

cabbage, sprouts, broccoli rabe, edamame, scallions, 

nira (chives), kiwi, celery, kale, 

Brussels sprouts, zucchini, pesto

The Second Rule

Try to employ goho, or five cooking methods. 

Choose from grilling, frying, simmering, 

steaming, pickling and boiling.

Source from www.washingtonpost.com

Hiroshi's Bento Box

Fried rice

Yakiniku chicken

Stir fried sweet peas, carrots and ikan bilis

Ketchup in birdie container 

I am trying to apply the Japanese 3:1:2 bento rules here,

3 parts grains = Fried Rice

 1 parts protein = Yakiniku Chicken

2 part = Stir fried sweet peas with carrot & ikan bilis

Try to draw imaginary lines, diving your bento box into 6 parts,

and start filling them in with yummy food.....

I personally feel that there is no hard and fast rules 

in packing a bento box.

No point just "follow law" ,

and the kid comes home with food untouched.

You'll be surprised how quickly kids take their meals,

when it is served in a bento box....

(they even asked for MORE, MORE, MORE....

Be prepared,

Be forewarned!!

To be woken up by your kids every morning 

for that delicious bento lunch!)

Hiroshi's Bento Box

Stir fired sweet peas, carrots & lotus seed

Deep fried cheesy potato tuna balls in cute food picks

Stary rice ball

Mayo in green birdie container

Thomas the train lunch box

(one of Hiroshi's many favourite characters)

Lunch box wrap from Diaso

Have you ever wanted to start on the bento making journey 

but didn't know where or how to?!?!

Let's start by getting the SIZE of the lunch box right....

As usual, the Japanese people are great in rigid stuffs....

especially when it comes to measurements....

In Japan, bento box size is described not by it's dimensions.

it' described in volume or capacity . 

Why? 

Because a rule of thumb in Japan is that 

when you pack a bento box normally 

(A: 3 parts grain dishes, 1 part protein dishes, 

2 parts vegetable dishes;

 B: without candy, junk food or fatty food; 

and C: without empty space), 

calories correspond directly to capacity. 

So a 400ml box should hold 400-calorie meal.

Step 1:

Determine age & height

Women

Man

1st column: Age

2nd column: Height

3rd column: Calories/Meal

4th column: Size of lunch box needed in ml

Step 2:

Final adjustment according to the level of physical activity & height

Physical activity:

Level 1: Low (spend most of your time sitting or quiet)

Level 2: Moderate

Level 3: High (lots of exercise, sports, etc.)

Adjust the size of the bento box for your height and physical activity:

Add 100ml to your bento box size for:

Taller than average height

High physical activity (Level 3)

Subtract 100ml from your bento box size for:

Shorter than average height

Low physical activity (Level 1)

Now that you know what size of a bento box you need....

Isn't it time to get your butt off that seat,

eyes off that screen...

and start shopping for a super KAWAII bento box?!?

November Giveaway Winner

Remember the November giveaway I had on my bog a week ago?!?

We have a winner!!

-Lazyg3r-

I'll like to thank everyone for taking part in the giveaway!

It's Christmas next month!!!

Therefore, I promising more fantastic giveaways.....

So, just keep checking this space for the December giveaways....

Better late than never.....

Remember how a while ago, I was telling you
that I was going to share some videos
on our Japan trip....

So now, here you go....
Oh well, better late than never right!!

Silly Sophia @ mealtime


Tokyo Disneyland Street Parade




Tokyo Disneyland Night Street Parade (Dream Lights)

Christmas Decoration: Takashimaya

Huge Christmas Tree @ Takashimaya

me Oh my!

Christmas is coming soon!!

Sophia flashing santa her cheekiest smile!

*I've been good and I can't wait*

A good reason to PONTENG!!

Grandma came to Singapore for  eye check up....
His favourite cousins tagged along....

So Hiroshi decided to ponteng school for a couple of days.....

Hiroshi @ Singapore National Eye Center
Accompanying Mama for her eye check up....


Since it was going to take quite a while,
we decided to sneak out to vivo city to have some fun!

Sophia turning silly @ Daiso!!


Even cousin Joey couldn't resist the cute headbands!!


Sophia having a splashing good time.....




This picture reminds me of
the famous `FOOTPRINTS' ....


`One night a man had a dream.

He dreamt he was walking along the beach with the Lord. 

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.

For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: 

one belonging to him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him, 

he looked back at the footprints in the sand. 

He noticed that many times along the path of his life 

there was only one set of footprints.

He also noticed that it happened 

at the very lowest and saddest times in his life. 

This really bothered him 

and he questioned the Lord about it.

"Lord, You said that once I decided to follow you, 

You'd walk with me all the way. 

But I have noticed that 

during the most troublesome times in my life, 

there is only one set of footprints.

I don't understand why 

when I needed you most you would leave me."

The Lord replied,
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would
never leave you. During your times of trial and
suffering, when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I Carried You."

Isn't it comforting to know that GOD is with us all the time?

Cousin Rachel, Cousin Christine, Cousin Joey and Sophia

Happy Birthday Hiroshi!!

Back Posting 18th November 2008

Great day of fun @ Sentosa!!

Giving Hiroshi a complimentary birthday sand spa!!

Happy Customer!

Beach bum who loves the sand and the sea!

(she took the beach much better than Hiroshi!!)

Dinner @ Swensen

Singing Happy Birthday Song to a SLEEPING Hiroshi!!

STILL SLEEPING!!

Kitson's birthday present to Hiroshi....

He loves it so much that he insists on hugging it to bed!

It's been 5 years!!

It's been 5 years since we exchange our wedding vows....

It's funny how we often overlook this important day,

because tomorrow is another important day;

HIROSHI'S BIRTHDAY!!

Kitson honeybear, Happy 5th Anniversary!!

I am looking forward to share 

more laughter, more joy and more tears 

in many more years to come.....

*muackz*

Dating Days...

We love sight seeing!!

Couple-coding days

We STILL love sight seeing!!

Some wedding pictures....

I have bloated so much since then...

But, it is all worth it.....

Hiroshi's Bento Box

Mickey Mouse rice ball with Buttered Corn

I brought fish paste and mixed in  

broccoli, carrot, mushrooms, chestnuts and prawns.....

It turned out pretty yummy....

We made fish balls 

and stuffed fish paste in the bean curd skin.

Broccoli, fish balls, carrots, quail eggs, fish paste in bean curd skin

toped with homemade ikan bilis gravy