MUMMY, WHAT’S A NERD? 1 October 2018 in Hunter, HUNTER, CARTER & CHLOE, School

“Mummy?”, Hunter suddenly asked me one evening as we were winding down for bedtime. “What’s a nerd?” Something about his voice made me stop. He often asks me what various words mean, but something seemed different.  “A word to describe someone that’s really smart.” I said. “Why?”...

CREATIVITY COMES FROM WITHIN 16 July 2018 in Hunter, HUNTER, CARTER & CHLOE, Hunter's progress

Hunter’s English teacher at school gave them a lil Creative Writing booklet, which I’m unclear as to what he’s supposed to do with. He’s explained it’s not technically homework.. but it’s up to the kids to fill in their booklet if they want to....

HARPER’S BAZAAR JUNIOR COOKOUT 2018 26 June 2018 in Events, FOOD, Hunter, HUNTER, CARTER & CHLOE

This photo gives me all the feels. A sweet moment when my eldest just turned around and gave me a HUGE hug! Hunter and I attended a mummy-and-me cooking event at Culinary On with Harper’s Bazaar Junior magazine. It was so nice meeting other...

PILOT ACADEMY FOR KIDS @ SG AVIATION TRAINING 5 May 2018 in Carter, Events, Hunter, HUNTER, CARTER & CHLOE

The kids had their wish come true today…. they got to be pilots and train in a REAL academy! We drove all the way out to Changi, where SG Aviation Training is located. They have MOE licensed instructors to provide kids with a hands-on education...

LIFE HACK FOR MAKING CHINESE WRITING FUN! 14 March 2018 in Hunter, HUNTER, CARTER & CHLOE, School

Like many parents in Singapore, I frequently wonder if my children will survive learning Chinese in schools here. Hunter is in Primary One in local school, and local schools are notorious for having a huge emphasis on academics and grades. Because we don’t speak...