Orange teeth monster

Yup, Rachel is now officially an orange teeth monster, just b'cos she had her 1st cavity filled. Do you know that you can actually choose the colour of the filling? She chose orange and decided to be an orange teeth monster.

I noticed a small hole in her molars and wasn't sure what to do. Luckily managed to convince her to go to the dentist. As we didn't made appointment, had to wait for some time, but it proved to be a day of blessings for us. She got a very gentle dentist, who explained the procedures to us, and then explained it again to her, step-by-step. So, it was quite a pleasant experience, which was good!

By the way, the filling is just a small hole. But if Rachel is happy to be an orange teeth monster, who am I to disappoint her? Just had to inform her that she is not supposed to collect teeth filling of various colour. One is enough!!!

Dr Tan informed us that as Rachel's upper jaw is recessed behind the lower jaw, she couldn't bite properly and advised us to think about getting a splint. We found out later that it will cost RM700+, so are still thinking it over as Rachel will need to wear it continuously for 3 months, and the effect may not last when the permanent teeth erupts. It is not so much the money but whether the money will go to waste if Rachel would not wear it.

I'm trying to get a second opinion later this week, whether it is best to wait until her permanent teeth erupts or do a 2-stage reconstruction.

PS. why am i posting so much now? Well, I'm not telling... >-<

Tire punctured by a spannar

Have you ever heard that a tire can be punctured by a spannar, and mind you, this spannar is in good condition i.e. not broken or anything?

Well, I believed it as it happened to me this morning. Today, as usual, I was just driving to work when I heard some clanging sound and then silence... I stoped the car and went looking round the car, all seems fine but somehow, I didn't feel good. So, I decided to drive back home, to be sent to a mechanic later.

However, a cyclic sound (very familiar, as I heard it before) was heard, so I found a parking spot to turn into (well, can't be stopping around St John's Road right? The coming cars might just crash into me.) This time, I found the culprit. A spannar was stuck right into the tire, with just 5 cm jutting out... Called hubby and papa for back-up. Hey, I know what I'm capable of, and trying to loosen the nuts of the wheel isn't one of my stronger points.

Well, this spannar cost me over RM300. Had to change 2 tires and all the alignment work, blah, blah, blah. Pity, I didn't think of taking a photo of the spannar. But looking on the bright side, at the shop, found out that another one of my tires is badly worn out, so it is good that I went there today. I must admit that ever since I came back to Mlk and stopped driving 300km/week on the NS highway, I've not been diligent in looking after the car....

PS. the previous time was a key, those blunt ended padlock keys.

Crochet update 2

Just to update that the crochet vest is coming along... albeit very slowly. Reason? Well, need to spend more time with Rachel.

Rachel is 5

Yup, she is now officially 5 years old a week back. See, this is one of the post that was delayed.
Whew, what a relieve that finally candles on both cakes have been blown and cakes eaten. Since last year, there are 2 cakes i.e. one for the school and another for home.
Thank goodness that a 2kg Italy Bakery cake cost only RM87, which is the same as the one small cake from Secret Recipe.

The power of Power Puff Girls!

Somehow, this years' celebration was a little rush as Hubby wasn't feeling well a couple of weeks before the birthday, so I had to run around myself. After buying the junk food for the party packs (Yes, it is a practice in her school that for a kid's birthday, the kid's family will prepack some junk food for her friends), Rachel revealed that her friends gave party packs to the kids in all 3 year-5 classes. Initially, I didn't want to give to everyone, but since it doesn't really cost that much, so gave in in the end. She was very happy to hear this, and mentioned that she will have to tell all her friends again, as initially she told that only those in her class will get the party packs.
Her birthday was on Sunday, and her school celebration was on Friday before, and I happened to be on leave. I was supposed to collect the cake at 9.30am so that will be in time for tea break at 10am. Well, I left on time, and finally found a parking spot, just to realise that I left the receipt at home. Rushed back and fumed all the way at Malaccan drivers (don't get me started here!), and got the cake to the school 5 minutes late. Took some pictures with her best-friends, girl-friends and boy-friends, and all was well.
This year's celebration has a few firsts
* first time Rachel got a parcel addressed to her name - Yi-yi's present came on time! She got a sticker book and a power-puff 2 piece dress, but Yi-yi, Rachel is only 5, and small sized too, so why you buy dress for 6 years old???
* Rachel wanted surprise present, so Mummy and Daddy had to rush out during lunch to buy presents for her. In a way, it is good to shop in Melaka, as the limited availability of toys make it easier to choose.
* first time I had to count and re-count the amount of junk-food and sweets (oh yes, let's spread the cavities around), as I needed to pack for 65 packs, and junk food comes in quantities of 24, 40 or 50 pcs/packs per big bag!

I'm so happy that this is finally over... oh wait, there's another one in 12-months time...

Even Slower than Normal Updates

Yup, updates will be even slower than my normal snail-ly (if there is such a word) pace. The main reason is that I've limited access to the comp/internet for the past few weeks. Only an hour or so daily. Then, minus out all the time for reading interesting article and that updating this site is not at the top of my to-do list, there is absolutely no time for updating. And I don't like to be hurried whenever posting, blah, blah, blah. But you know what may help??? A laptop or a netbook ! Then I'll have access to the net even when I'm over at in-law's house. Yes, it has been confirmed that the Wifi over here can beam across the few houses.

HINT! HINT! HINT! by the way, PC Fair will be here soon, and if need be, I can be persuaded to accept an early birthday present, a COMPAQ laptop with at least Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 processor, 2-3 DDR2 RAM, 320GB hard drive, well, integrated graphic card will do, don't need a dedicated card, but if you insist, well then... btw, higher grade processor, ram are also welcomed... HINT! HINT! HINT!

PS. If you don't get the hint, it is ok. Just talk to me; I'll knock it into your head with a club.

Crochet project update 1

On some days, it just seems that nothing goes right. I finally finished the front part of the crochet vest (i checked that it was suppose to be a vest), and started on the back piece. This design consists of 4 pieces; back, front and two sides. So, I started on the back piece and found out that for some reason, the tension is now looser... I guess, my hands got used to crocheting. So I thought to put the first piece on the back and see how to fix it up. Then, I realised that the earlier piece is missing one set of pattern. And if you know crochet, there is no way to fix it back! Aaaaaagggghhhh... then I thought what the heck, just start on the side piece first, then after 4 lines, found out that I accidently added one more stitch in the previous line.

That was Monday. I have not resume any of it yet... hoping for the tension to go back to earlier version...

The only happy person was Rachel, who got to unravel the side part.

Next project : Crochet

I was going to start a crochet blouse for myself. Unfortunately, the project got derailed. Rachel saw a picture of the little girls in the crochet design book and said that I've got to make her a blouse first, before starting on mine.... sigh... So, I compromised with her, by choosing another pattern that is simpler and cuter.

Sweetie

Guess what, Nina have a new friend. Her name is Sweetie, because she is soooo sweet. This time, it was easier to make Sweetie due to prior experience. I took around 4 days, part time fashion to complete it. I was going to add some of the pink flowers but Rachel says that then she will be too pretty for a monster...

Here's Nina with her new friend...

Here's how Nina actually looked like while in the process of being made. I just want to point it out that the eyes and mouth actually were in the correct position before stuffing. Dunno why after stuffing, it all became loopsided.