Mindless Ramblings

One of the 'to-buy' titles



Not a Box
by Antoinette Portis

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1—In bold, unornamented line drawings of a rabbit and a box, the author-illustrator offers a paean to the time-honored imaginative play of young children who can turn a cardboard box into whatever their creativity can conjure. Through a series of paired questions and answers, the rabbit is queried about why he is sitting in, standing on, spraying, or wearing a box. Each time, he insists, "It's not a box!" and the opposite page reveals the many things a small child's pretending can make of one: a race car, a mountain, a burning building, a robot. One important caveat: the younger end of the intended audience is both literal and concrete in their approach to this material. The box itself, drawn as a one-dimensional rectangle, will be perceived by preschoolers to be flat and not readily understood as three-dimensional. Furthermore, those children are likely to interpret the "box's" transformation to be "magic," while five- and six-year-olds are able to make the cognitive conversion from flat rectangle to three-dimensional box and to understand that the transformation has been made by the rabbit's own imagination. Both audiences will enjoy the participatory aspect of identifying each of the rabbit's new inventions. Knowledgeable adults will bring along a large box to aid in understanding and to encourage even more ideas and play.—Kate McClelland, Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT
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Quite a number of us here went thru' the tart burning phase.

I still have my barely used tart warmer


Mine is the blue colour one.

Anybody wants it? Must collect from me latest by next fri cos i'm not bringing this to the new place.

Was telling farahdean the other day that i need to go shoe shopping.
And i did :)



The photos don't do justice to the lovely shade of green cos of the yellow lighting in the room.

Tried macaroons the other day. *swoon*
The pastry just melts in your mouth.



Today, macaroons are Ladurée’s leading brand and food-lovers from across the world come to number 16, rue Royale, 75, avenue des Champs-Elysées, 21 rue Bonaparte or 62 boulevard Haussmann to enjoy them.
Macaroons come in two sizes: the mini-macaroon or “gerbet” and full-size macaroons. Flavours vary with the seasons and a total of 20 different flavours exist

New flavour : Gingerbread

Flavours that are permanently available : Chocolate - Bitter chocolate - Vanilla - Coffee - Hazelnut praline - Rose petal - Pistachio - Raspberry - Lemon - Blackcurrant violet - Salted butter Caramel - Morello cherry Amaretto

Summer flavours : Coconut - Blackcurrant violet - Lime Basil - Icy mint

Winter flavours : Chestnut - Orange - Almond - Liquorice

Special & temporary creations:
Apricot Ginger - Muscovado - Candyfloss - Havana - White amber - Indian Rose - Aniseed
Champagne - Orange Saffron - Lily-of-the-valley - Strawberry Poppy

I would love to try the floral flavoured ones.

Read more about it here

Morning
1 cup of caramel tea
1 glass of grapefruit juice
3 glasses of evian
1 small sausage
1/2 half boiled egg
1 croissant
1 Danish pastry
1 slice of ham
1/2 bowl of cereal
1 cup fruit compote
handful of grapes
6 strawberries

Afternoon
Not sure what it'll be yet depending on Joshua's sleeping schedule

Was at LV with teokaren yesterday and i found a bag that i can use as a diaper bag and for work

MULTIPLI-CITE
Size: 15" x 10.5" Taille: 39 x 27 cm




Damage? $2060. Too much to pay for a bag :( Even if it's cheaper in Paris, I still can't justify the purchase.

Think i'll just buy a LSS bag as a diaper bag

Thanks to all for your well-wishes in my previous post.

Joshua's is progressing very well. He has been breast feeding every 2 hours. That explains why i can't be online so often.
My days just revolved around feeding and changing him. He poops after every feed.
I hope he'll catch up in his weight with this frequent feeding.

He's definitely getting stronger. He kicks so much that he ends up kicking my caesearean wound if i'm not careful when feeding him. And he actually moves 90 degrees in the cot from where i originally placed him.

Pics will come later. Once i get them sorted out.

Ok, time to open "Joshua's Milk Bar" again :P

It all started with the “show” on Monday 31 Jan 05. Was getting impatient by Tuesday evening when there was no signs of contractions yet. Went for a walk around the estate hoping to bring on labour.

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Sorry for the long-winded post but this was such an experience that I have to write it somewhere. Someday, I show this to Joshua Kyle what daddy and mommy had through to bring him to the world.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Your January Horoscope by Susan Miller

Extracts
If you are attached, you will enjoy this lovely full moon, too. You may be on a romantic vacation for two, or you might attend a party or wedding within four days of January 25. If so, this would be quite luxurious--an event not to miss! The fifth house, the area of your chart that will be so lit up, rules pregnancy and birth, so you might find out that a baby is on the way---cause for much celebration.

Hold on baby! As much as mommy would love to see you, can wait till CNY? please?

Clothing
1. Short sleeve top - Bought 4 pc (do i need somemore?)
2. Long sleeve top – Bought 3 pcs
3. Short pants – Bought 2 pcs
4. Long pants – Bought 1 pc (think I need more)
5. Rompers – Bought 3 pcs (think I need more)
6. Sleepsuit – Bought 1 pc
7. Clothes for going out – Plenty (thanks to daddy)
8. Mittens – Got 5 sets
9. Booties – Got 2 sets
10. Socks – 1 pack of 3
11. Bibs – Done
12. Hat – (Do I need this? already got hooded blanket)
13. Cloth Nappy – Got 1 pack of 10
14. Disposable diaper

Baby Care / Bathing
1. Baby Bath / Shampoo
2. Bath Hooded Towel – Got 2 sets
3. Face Towel / Hanky – Got 9pcs
4. Bath tub – Mt A gives this
5. Baby Powder – Karen gave me the Burt’s Bee
6. Baby Powder Puff case
7. Cotton Wool – Facial cotton, can?
8. Lotion / Oil
9. Ruyi Oil
10. Nail Clipper
11. Soft brush / comb
12. Safety Pin
13. Changing Mat
14. Nappy Liner
15. Wet Wipes – Got 3 packs but this is never enough
16. Nappy Rash Cream

Everyday Use / Feeding
1. Breast Pump - Bought Medela Dual Pump
2. Milk Bottles - Got 6 NUK bottles
3. Bottle Brush
4. Bottle steriliser - Got Pigeon steam sterilizer
5. Bottle brush
6. Bottle / Food warmer
7. Thermometer
8. Fever Cool Plaster
9. Milk Bottle Holder - won't need this so soon if BFing is successful
10. Milk Powder Container ditto above
11. Hot water flask
12. Pacifier (don’t hope to use this but got 1 just in case)

Bedding
1. Cot - checking out the hand-me-down from SIL
2. Playpen -
3. Bedding Set (sheets, pillow / bolster covers)
4. Mattress
5. Pillow - Got 1 for above 6mths. Still need 1 for newborn and the towkay husk type)
6. Bolster - Karen gave me one
7. Mosquito net
8. Blanket

Maternity
1. Breast Pad
2. Nursing Bra
3. Nipple Cream
4. Sanitary Pads
5. Disposable panties

On the Go
1. Sling- Bought!
2. Car Seat
3. Stroller
4. Moses basket - SIL will pass me one
5. Diaper bag

Toys
1. Rattle
2. Crib toys / Musical mobile
3. Fisherprice Swing

Not too bad. Almost there!

Helping a friend to sell this

1 mth Philip Wain gym membership (inc classes) plus $300 worth of treatment eg. body contouring, facial, spa valued at $780. Willing to let go at $300(neg). Voucher must be redeemable by 31 Dec 04 ie must start using the gym latest by 1 Jan 05.

Anyone interested?

This is so cool


US$110

You can add on the following frills:
Monogram - US$15
Matching Changing mat - US$15
Matching Bottle bag - US$15
Makeup pouch - US$15

Not cheap man after adding all the frills and shipping!

The totes are cheaper and comes in 4 styles starting from US$40.
This is cute but not quite practical

Had my eyes set on this for the longest time but err... at A$275, don't think it's worth the price


-leather bag with pale pink contrast stitching
-Includes three pin badges - a choice of - "It's a Girl" (Pink), "It's a Boy" (Blue), "It's Twins" (Pink)
-internal zip pockets for nappies, wipes, mobile phone holder etc
-pale pink nylon interior, black accessories
-large padded microfibre change mat
-insulated bottle holder
-pvc mess/wipes bagmagnetic snap closure
-protective metal feet on base of bag

This one is more affordable at A$130 but i'm wondering if it's roomy enough.
Plus point : Doesn't look like a diaper bag!
Con : Hub can't help to carry this without looking ku-niang
Oops! just saw that it's sold out already :(


This looks ok too

-polyester printed canvas
-internal pockets for nappies, wipes etc.
-red interior and accessories
-large padded micro fibre change mat
-insulated bottle holder
-pvc mess/wipes bagclip for keys
-zip top closure
-outer pockets for mobile phone
-5cm wide web adjustable shoulder strap

I like this too! A$149

pockets
-Microfibre outer zip pockets for wallets, keys, mobile phone etc.
-Elasticised exterior side pockets with Pink leather bow detail
-Chocolate nylon lining and accessories
-large padded microfibre change mat
-insulated bottle holder
-pvc mess/wipes bag
-Chocolate colour detachable web strapprotective metal feet on base
-Quality web double handle straps
But i'm just thinking if the handles are too short.

Hmm...which one should i get?

There's a promo for Stella EDP at Tangs again. 2 bottles of 50ml selling for $132, so that works out to be $66 per bottle compared to the usual price of $98.

I'm helping a colleague to let go one of it at $66. Any takers, just let me know.

Thanks to ppie, *muack*, my gmail account is keiko22sg@gmail.com

Took advantage of the storewide discount at Robinsons and MPH and got myself these today

Mustela Stretchmark Cream

i better start using it early before any damage is done!


The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two

i know i'm jumping the gun here. i should be reading about pregnancy and childbirth first before reading about parenting :P


So many stores with discounts this weekend. Time for me to go shopping again :>

Frozen grapes. Yummy.....

Why on earth am i up so early when i need not go work today? and on days when i have to work, i just laze in bed and refuse to get up?

I let hub try the meiji yogurt. Now he knows why i've been raving about it. The ones that i've stocked in the fridge are not enough for the 2 of us now :)

Thanks to makeupmag who got me to to download the new yahoo messenger. it's so fun to play with. Problem is that my PC keeps getting hanged after that.

Got to trouble-shoot first. Worst case scenario, i've got to reinstall the old one back :(