Dearest Abby,
Mum is so proud of you. You set new record yesterday - 12 breast strokes!
You started with 5, then 6, 8, 10 and 12. Well done! Though you swallowed lots of water, you pressed on. When mum wanted to call it a day seeing your red face and nose, you wanted to continue to break your record of 10. And you did! Mummy is so proud of you!
Let's show Dad and Kor Kor your Super Duper 12 breast strokes this Sun!
Love,
Your No. 1 Cheerleader
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Ashley's performance at the 26th YMCA Plain English Speaking Awards
Dearest Ashley,
When you randomly picked the card at the registration counter, your no. is 1. You were shocked but you quickly sprang into action by rehearsing your speech on your own while Mum and Teacher Karen chatted. You gradually embraced the fact that you are the first speaker and followed by 19 other contestants. We tried to comfort you by saying being the first contestant is better as you can enjoy the rest of the event vs. waiting anxiously for your turn.
When Mum saw you staying on stage to deliver your speech "Should we play more?", Mum's heart was at my throat. My heart was pounding away as I watched you. You were steady and confident and you delivered your speech smoothly and convincely. Mum is so proud of you.
During tea break, you asked me where is your standing? You did well and you agreed with me the Indian girl is the best. She speaks like a pro. Hey, if you can pick up some tips from her by observing how she speaks and pauses, and how she connects with the audience, that's part of training to become better.
After tea break, you watched your Ole, your Lion King contender, delivered his speech. He is solid. You agreed with mum that these two strong contenders are ahead of you. Mum is happy that you are objective in your thinking.
Regardless of the outcome, in mum's eyes, you are outstanding, Ashley! The confidence and steadiness you demonstrated on stage is exceptional. Mum can see that you have put in your very best effort! Bravo!
In order to be as natural as the two two contenders, you need more practice. Am sure your coach will "polish" you more. You're a gem in the rough. Your brilliance is starting to show! Cheers!
Love,
Your Proud Mummy
When you randomly picked the card at the registration counter, your no. is 1. You were shocked but you quickly sprang into action by rehearsing your speech on your own while Mum and Teacher Karen chatted. You gradually embraced the fact that you are the first speaker and followed by 19 other contestants. We tried to comfort you by saying being the first contestant is better as you can enjoy the rest of the event vs. waiting anxiously for your turn.
When Mum saw you staying on stage to deliver your speech "Should we play more?", Mum's heart was at my throat. My heart was pounding away as I watched you. You were steady and confident and you delivered your speech smoothly and convincely. Mum is so proud of you.
During tea break, you asked me where is your standing? You did well and you agreed with me the Indian girl is the best. She speaks like a pro. Hey, if you can pick up some tips from her by observing how she speaks and pauses, and how she connects with the audience, that's part of training to become better.
After tea break, you watched your Ole, your Lion King contender, delivered his speech. He is solid. You agreed with mum that these two strong contenders are ahead of you. Mum is happy that you are objective in your thinking.
Regardless of the outcome, in mum's eyes, you are outstanding, Ashley! The confidence and steadiness you demonstrated on stage is exceptional. Mum can see that you have put in your very best effort! Bravo!
In order to be as natural as the two two contenders, you need more practice. Am sure your coach will "polish" you more. You're a gem in the rough. Your brilliance is starting to show! Cheers!
Love,
Your Proud Mummy
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Mummy is so proud of you, Ashley
Dearest Ashley,
This morning, Mummy woke up at 5:30am to iron your school uniform. I must say I've never so 认真地iron for a long time, I can't even remember the last time I ironed. As I ironed your school uniform, I was smiling from my heart as I know that my little Prince is maturing....
Remember you complained in the first few days after school reopened because you have to stay in school for rehearsals for drama club, Group Chinese story telling and English Speaking awards till 6:30pm everyday. However, after you immersed yourself in the rehearsals, your passion grew and the complaints ceased. Whenever I fetched you from school, you'll rehearse the script in the car. Mummy is literally "moved" by your passion that I've to keep a distance from you as you were sound so loud in the car that shook the car, Mummy and Abby. Hahaha...
You mentioned you will be very proud of yourself if you made it to the finals during dinner last night. Mum said that you should be very proud of yourself to be selected to represent school in both national events. I don't know how you did it but hey, Mummy is the Proudest Mum right now in this whole universe. From the few weeks of intensive training, Mum can see that you put in tremendous effort. In this world, a simple equation governs the whole universe i.e. Efforts + Focus = Results
P4 set the positive note for you and P5 sets the new benchmark for yourself.
Keep up the good work and great effort, my son. You will ripe the fruits of your labor without you even knowing!
Cheers!
Your No. 1 Fan, Mummy
This morning, Mummy woke up at 5:30am to iron your school uniform. I must say I've never so 认真地iron for a long time, I can't even remember the last time I ironed. As I ironed your school uniform, I was smiling from my heart as I know that my little Prince is maturing....
Remember you complained in the first few days after school reopened because you have to stay in school for rehearsals for drama club, Group Chinese story telling and English Speaking awards till 6:30pm everyday. However, after you immersed yourself in the rehearsals, your passion grew and the complaints ceased. Whenever I fetched you from school, you'll rehearse the script in the car. Mummy is literally "moved" by your passion that I've to keep a distance from you as you were sound so loud in the car that shook the car, Mummy and Abby. Hahaha...
You mentioned you will be very proud of yourself if you made it to the finals during dinner last night. Mum said that you should be very proud of yourself to be selected to represent school in both national events. I don't know how you did it but hey, Mummy is the Proudest Mum right now in this whole universe. From the few weeks of intensive training, Mum can see that you put in tremendous effort. In this world, a simple equation governs the whole universe i.e. Efforts + Focus = Results
P4 set the positive note for you and P5 sets the new benchmark for yourself.
Keep up the good work and great effort, my son. You will ripe the fruits of your labor without you even knowing!
Cheers!
Your No. 1 Fan, Mummy
Monday, May 7, 2012
A song by Abby dedicated to all loving Mums & Dads in the whole universe
Dearest Abby,
Thanks for sharing such a meaningful song with Mummy. I love it. Enjoy the video!
Love you,
Mummy Dearest
Thanks for sharing such a meaningful song with Mummy. I love it. Enjoy the video!
Love you,
Mummy Dearest
Adventure at Bukit Timah with Ashwyn & Ashmund!
Mummy can see that you're so happy when your cousins came sleepover at out home followed by outdoor adventure the next day.
Mummy had captured some interesting videos and pictures of a bundle of energetic and merry kids during the adventure. Have fun!
Love you,
Mummy dearest
Siblings bonding through playing chinese chess together
Dearest Ashley & Abby,
Mum loves watching you guys play Chinese chess - thinking hard and strategizing in a fun and light-hearted manner. Am so glad Daddy cultivates this interest in both of you. Btw, Mummy loves singing, dancing, cooking, baking and cycling with you but not chess. Please enjoy the game while I video you. Cheers!
Love,
Mummy dearest
Abby's creativity "wowed" me!
Mummy was pleasantly surprised by your creativity - you made the pink flower and clipped in it on your hair. WOW! You even made pink flowers for Godma, Nainai and Aunty Juni today. So sweet of you.
Mummy was amazed by your choreography of the storytelling especially the part you hid behind the sofa and the part you threw away the teddy bear at the end. Very "out of the blue". Well done!
Love,
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