It’s bad… I know BUT I couldn’t help it. Every time my daughter doesn’t listen to me or she misbehaves, I always lose my temper. Sometimes to the extent that I slap her. I know I am mean and not a model father. I regretted each time I did it, after the event. And I told myself to get my emotions under check next time. Of course, this is easier said than done. Sometimes I ask myself this, "For her bad temper, did she get it from me? Like father like daughter?"
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I miss you daddy (A tribute video)
I couldn’t contain my emotions when I watched this video. It’s so touching. Watch this video and you’ll know why. It’s a 4 minute long video full of heartwarming stories from nephews and daughter. Sob. Sob.
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Learning to walk
My youngest son is now starting to learn to walk – at least for 2-3 steps – without support. Looking at my son grows is the proudest moment for me as a mother. Look at the perseverance and determination they have! Children will just never give up no matter how many times they fall. I feel even more proud when I see the look of "satisfaction" on my son’s face when he completes his walking routine and end in my arms.
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Say No To My Daughter
My preschool daughter has now learned to make requests.
"Daddy, I want this. Daddy I want that…"
Of course, like every other NICE dad, I am willing to give whatever she wants. And if possible, I want to give the best. But I always have this awkward feeling that I shouldn’t do this as my daughter will be spoiled. And here’s the problem: how do I say no to her?
I can’t bear to see her expression after I say no. She looks so disappointing and sad every time I rejected her request. Worse still, she threw tantrum at me. But one thing for sure, I can’t give her everything she wants.
Maybe you can share your experience with me how to best handle this. Will you?
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Babysitting for two days
Unlucky you call it. My babysitter was on leave for two days and I have to sit in for her to take care of my two children. I thought it would be easy but things didn’t turn out the way I wanted.
To make matters worse, my daughter was not feeling well as she had cough and cold. On the second day, she vomited TWICE! Who did the cleaning job? I did.
The only peaceful time was when they were taking afternoon nap. Then I was able to take a breather. Otherwise, my stamina couldn’t keep up with the two little monsters.
Despite all that, I think these two days were satisfying to me as I got closer to them and I was having fun playing with them. As I read somewhere, just enjoy the time together while our children still need us.
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