Snapshot

One for the shelf.

We were pleasantly surprised to find out that Master Prince received a trophy for getting second in his class (I think) for an English quiz. Really didn’t see this coming and also didn’t know he sat for such a paper last week. Shows how much he really tells us about what is going in school huh. Each time we ask we get a very non-committal and brief ‘Fine’ or ‘Good’ or ‘Ok’. Dig deeper and the answer is merely repeated or we get a blank stare!! Perhaps he thinks he will get into trouble or more nagging if he reveals too much??? Lolz

Since he missed school on Monday he didn’t get to go up on stage during assembly (wow, that would have been a real treat huh) to receive the trophy in front of the whole school. Grandpa informed me later that a lot of his classmates were very excited and happy for him, congratulating him - his girl partner even giving him a hug for doing so unexpectedly well. Hm….probably an indication how much mischief he actually gets up to in class, ya *can’t help sounding a little suspicious!!*

Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS we are all proud and happy for you. We hope you are too of your own achievement and realize (even a little will do) that if you just focus and put in some heart and effort, you will be pleasantly surprise with what you can do.

Tried drumming whenever I can that whatever toys, clothes, books etc he currently has, wears or thinks he owns actually all belongs to Papa, Mummy, Kongkong or Amah as primary care giver; in school or sports or other activities the effort and the end result produced is his own. He can then truly declare that he OWNS them or they BELONG to him – good or bad. Am trying to encourage him to give his BEST and do a good job in everything that he undertakes. It is a slow process as he hasn’t received the ‘enlightenment’ yet.

Kids thesedays are too ‘soft’ or pampered, getting things too easily and just not valuing things given to them. Ha ha....I suppose the adults should show some restraint too ya!! It may seem to be tough going but earning the ‘hard’ way is not only memorable but sweetest in terms of satisfaction (when you know you have tried and done your best); not only that I think it builds character too. Ok I digressed….congrats again honey boy.

Bad fever

Not too sure how to write this post as I have differing diagnosis. Whatever it is, we are glad MP is much better now and his appetite back to normal.

Now that MP's fever has subsided, we were informed (on the 4th day) that he had a mild brush with swine flu. 'Mild' because he was treated early and the 'flu' had not entered his blood stream yet.

DH took the 1st night grave shift, making sure he doesn't over heat and wiping the sweat before I took over early in the morning. Its always worst at night isn't it? That's the thing with Chinese medicine, more effort is usually required not to mention can get very exasperating and stressful coaxing him to drink the bitter smelly black medicine!!! More than a few incidents we had to persuade him from gagging. Its all in the mind really though I must admit it does taste FOUL!!

At one point DH came to me (when I was deep in ZZ-land) telling me that perhaps MP should be admitted to hospital. Think I mumbled something like “No need, just make sure his head is kept cool!”, bad sleeping mum huh? *pink in the cheeks* >n< DH revealed later that he was slightly spooked because at one point MP’s hands were trembling and he was acting a little delirious (not normal fever behaviour).

It started with a sore throat, high fever and now, a mild dry cough. Chinese medicine usually takes a little longer.

Very relieved that the fever dissipated within 2 days.

Coincidentally I also took MP on the 1st day to see a paediatrician as I was a little concern that he may have HFMD since he had a little sore near his mouth. Thankfully it was just false alarm. Was told that if it was HFMD, he would also have lots of spots on his hands/feet and mouth - sounds painful, huh? We were sent away with normal fever and cough medicine which I didn't use since I had planned to take him to see our family chinese sinseh.

MP is fine now - smirking with glee, knowing that he can skip school again today. One more day of rest. Let's hope nothing else crops up as his tests starts tomorrow. Rather demanding parents aren't we? Can't be helped, blame it on bad timing!!