Getting things into place.

Nearly 2 weeks have zoomed passed for 2012. There has been alot of spring cleaning, organising and traveling for us. Hubby was sick. Lucas has started school, twice a week. Once, I had a random thought while I was on the road but because I do not have the habit of jotting them down, I vaguely remembered. 

When time is concerned, I realised I cannot be doing so many things at one time, therefore I must do less.  (wahaha)

When monetary is concerned, there is a need to ensure my expenses is in proportion with the income now.

When relationship is concerned, I need to master the skill of "one ear in, the other out" 

When VB girls are concerned, we need more mahjong sessions! 

They inadvertently sounded like the resolutions for the year when I have stopped making resolutions for past few years. 

Like I have mentioned, Lucas started to go to playgroup. My main intention is for him to have fun and the opportunity to socialise. He cried and did not want to participate on the first day of school, which was quite expected of him. However, I was feeling a little unsure and heartache. I did not understand why I was feeling this way. And, it was me who wanted to enroll him. I started to wonder why would I want to send a 20 months old boy to learn social skills? What was I thinking?! As a parent, I meant well. Later, I find it ridiculous, then I thought it's separation anxiety ( it has to be this), after that, I blamed on the revolving society. Fortunately, my hubby was around to enlighten me that Lucas is not alone. (wahaha!)

We did our first school visit today. It was a montessori child care within our proximity. We were given a questionnaire. The first was "to prepare well for primary 1". I returned the questionnaire to the supervisor right away and did not feel like going through the rest.

Lucas is very much a like parrot at this stage. He can play independently for quite awhile. Sometimes, we caught him singing. Sometimes, he imagine his own scenarios while playing with his toys... This boy is growing...

Nowadays, he always says hello to neighbours as we passed by.

This is an activity he missed on his first day of school because he was grouchy over the new environment. We were given a list of timetable with the respective activities, and parents were encourage to continue at home. Thus, I did what he has missed with him. We were also glad when the teachers told us he was better on his second day and he returned with a craft. 

Quality play time with grandparent. My father would be the best person to be building blocks with him.

Imagination play on his own.

More independent play that put smiles to our face.

Taking Scout everywhere in the house.

Our wedding anniversary was 3 days ago. We did not go to any extravagant restaurant, there was no gifts, just simple text messaging. Inspired by mama yen, I decided to also do some scrapping on a photo frame. Minimum paper cutting, simple layerings, stickers pasting and it's ready within an hour. That's how I always work with my limited creativity.

2012 should be positive! :D