A Happy Mum

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• A Family Day and Her First Aerial Hammock Class - Angel is 15!

  

  As the kids get older, they outgrow the need for themed parties but we always make it a point to spend time together and do something fun on their birthdays. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is.... Showing That You Care

  

  There are people who show their love through words, people who prefer to use action and others who tend to keep their feelings to themselves. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Spontaneous 3D2N Road Trip to Johor

  

  I love road trips.We used to go on them frequently with the firstborn in Sweden since we could drive around on weekends and we loved to explore different cities. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Enjoying the Mid-year Break

  

  June is always a happy time as it means that we get an entire month of school holidays and can look forward to late mornings, late nights, family trips,... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Rise of the Mummy - Happy Halloween 2024

  

  Halloween has always been a special time for me. When we were living in Sweden, the hubby and I would dress up - I remember our first costumes were a witch and... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Making Time for What Matters

  

  Many a time, amidst our busy schedules and never ending errands on our to-do list, we find ourselves saying "No time", "我没有空‘’， "I can't do this now", "Sorry I... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Forty One

  

  I've been wanting to write this post for a long time but while there were many thoughts running the back of my mind, I didn't really know how to put them into... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2025 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Cherishing Highlights

  

  I love writing these monthly "Happiness is..." posts because they help me to look back, keep life in perspective and remind me that beyond the challenges and... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Perfect Mum-and-kids Getaway on Genting Dream

  

  I love going on mum-and-kids holidays. It makes me feel empowered and gives me a chance to get to spend more time with the kids, deepen my bond with each of the... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Making the Most of Our Time Together

  

  I recently read an article that struck home. It says:"75% of the time you'll ever get to spend with your kids is over by the time they turn 12. 90% of your... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Holding Dear to Family Celebrations

  

  February is a special and happy month because it marks the arrival of Chinese New Year, which is my favourite festive celebration, and the birthday of the... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Family Cruise on Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas

  

  It's costly travelling as a family of six. Since Ansel was born in 2021, we've travelled minimally due to Covid and even when the borders were reopened, we... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Taking It Slow in a New Beginning

  

  2023 came and flew by in a flash and before I realised it, we were counting down to the new year already. As much as I would love to think that we accomplished ... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Treasuring the Stress-free Days

  

  I always look forward to December.It's a month special to us because it marks the birthdays of two of my babies. Since it is the school holidays, it's also a... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man - Ansel is 3!

  

  It's hard to believe that the youngest in our family has turned three this year. Yup, how did those fleeting years pass us by and how is it that my preemie is... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Having a Hectic but Fulfilling Holiday

  

  There are some months that are rather peaceful while others can be extremely eventful. It's usually pretty evident by the amount of photos or videos I take and ... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Splishy Splashy Celebration - Ariel is 11 and Asher is 8!

  

  December is always a busy, joyful time for our family. Not only is it the year end school holidays and the season of Christmas where we exchange gifts and... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Balancing Work and Play

  

  I've always believed in the importance of having a good, healthy work-life balance. For all the time we spend working hard at our jobs, we should spend the same... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A One-of-a-kind Bus Staycation - Angel is 14!

  

  As the kids grow older, birthdays gradually become more of intimate celebrations than themed parties. Remember how we held DIY parties such as Sylvanian Tea... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happiness Is... Cherishing Family Time While It Lasts

  

  树欲静而风不止，子欲养而亲不待。I learnt this saying recently and when I read about the meaning, tears welled up in my eyes uncontrollably. Yup, I've been having quite an... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2024 FAMILY, SELF EXPRESSION