The World of Daryl and Daphne

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The million $$ entrance..

A new revamped look for our CPC client center... but u got to have at least USD1MM in the bank to enter....

love the new looks.. posh and cosy...

even the drink menu looks good!!!

and the rooms are named after all the financial hubs in the world...

there is even library for the clients!! but.... will there be people really sit there and read???

even the toilet looks good....

A new system is currently running in the entire bank and creating "headache" to all of us, making our lunch break even longer ..it is so backward and slow!! arrghh... how i wish i am on compliance leave now...................how we miss the old system..............

Friday, April 9, 2010

Dax @ 17.5 months!!

Eating Spaghetti..

Near Pagi Sore, Raffles Place... oh.. Yeye asked me to mention that it is him who ferry Xiaojie to our office to meet us for dinner.. and more importantly, he entered the ERP!!!! hahaa..

@ NTUC

@ Mumy's favourite and can't live without Spinelli!! - Latte with Skim Milk is what mummy looked forward to everyday when going to work.. and definitely the BEST way to start mummy's day!!

Yakult Anyone???

"Your Majesty"!!

Busy rushing report.... haahaa

@ Muji

@ SOmerset 313!! dirty boy playing with the water...

Counting down...

It will be another 3 months 3 weeks and 1 day to getting back our home sweet home @ Cote D'azur.... I have done a recent valuation on our unit, wow! Though we are sitting on a profit of at least 350k, we will not be selling this house..

It's time to get a big, cosy and permanent house for Dax.....

waiting and waiting......

Monday, April 5, 2010

Separation Anxiety...............

Our dearest Baby is experiencing separation anxiety...

Most common times for separation fears: eight months, twelve months and anywhere between 18 months to three years. Separation anxiety generally emerges around nine months of age and peaks around 12-24 months.

Many two-year-olds go through a phase when they prefer a particular parent/ grandparent. This can exhaust the desired parent/grandparent and make the other parent/grandparent feel unloved. Nai Nai and Mummy are currently the desired ones over YeYe and Daddy.. Poor YeYe, who used to bring BB down to see cat cat and wait for mummy and daddy to return from work got to stop this routine as BB simply refuse to leave house without Nai Nai..

BB is having running nose for 2 weeks already. Plus his playgroup doesn't allow caregiver to accompany him the first few days. We got to postpone his playgroup till he gets better. The 4 adults (Daddy + Mummy + YeYe + Nai Nai) are cracking our heads and trying new methods to make him get through this phase smoothly...

Well.... we just got to be patient and ride through this mini "storm" with our darling boy....

Supporting a child through periods of separation anxiety.

Positive experiences with caregivers, short times at first.
Help child become familiar with new surroundings and people before actually leaving the child there.
Rituals (bedtime and morning)
"Lovie" or "Cuddly" represents closeness to parents. If possible, allow the child to take the "Lovie" along.
Do not give in. Let the child know that he or she will be all right.
Remind the child of previous brave things he or she has done. Talk about how a fictional character might handle it.
Let child know, in words he or she can understand that you appreciate how distressing it must be to be separated from loved ones. Understanding and acceptance, but not excessive sympathy.
Never make fun of a child's separation distress. Do not scold child for it.
Do not bribe child to mask the distress. If you plan a special activity after you pick the child up, let it be unconditional.
Focus on the positive things that happened in daycare. Don't let them dwell on fears or imagination of what might happen.
Preparing the child--reading books about going to preschool, pretending about going on voyages or quests.
Make shopping for school supplies a special event just for that child.
Expect a child to be more tired and possibly more irritable than usual when he or she starts Kindergarten or First grade for the first few weeks.
When leaving, give a quick kiss and hug and cheerfully say goodbye.
Don't prolong your departure or come back several times.
Even if you feel that a strict teacher or a bully might be part of the problem, keep your child going to school while these problems are being handled.
If your child does stay home, do not make it an extra fun, gratifying day.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Pinnacle@Duxton

The Pinnacle@Duxton is an iconic housing project in Singapore's public housing history, with many unique features that set it apart from other HDB housing projects. It is the first 50-storey public housing project in Singapore, housing 1,848 apartments in 7 towering blocks.

Born out of the first international design competition for public housing, it is also the first in the world with 2 unique skybridges linking the 7 blocks at the 26th and 50th storey. The skybridges create possibly the longest continuous skygardens in the world, offering panoramic views of the city skyline.

No wonder Edward got to pay $400k over in 2005 and having to wait for 5 years to get his flat!! U get easily buy a private property with that amount in 2005.. The leftover units are launched at $700k ++ recently.. Would not be surprised that this HDB would be able to sell over 1million after the locked-in period of 5 years....

His unit is on the 46 floor.. awesome view!!

nice and cosy place... its worth the 5 years wait....!!

visitors got to pay $5 to get up to view on the 50th storey skygarden.. there is a daily quota of 200 pax to visit each day... Edward still got to pay $190 per month - for maintenance and carpark!!! isn't it like private property maintenance fee?!

U can see Singapore in 360 degree!! isn't it cool??

meet Aussie!!! He is 18 months old and he weighs 7kg!!!!! a very fortunate, shy and clever cat.. He will open the toilet door and go inside to pee.. he will sleep on the bed and blow fan/aircon... Once, he is found hanging over the railing enjoying the scenary from the 46th floor... ever since then, the windows are always closed!! good life huh, Aussie.... think u look like Garfield!!!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Dax and Ruien jiejie

Baby has always love to play with Ruien and Joen jie jies... Baby is always very excited and happy to see them.. It's so nice and heartwarming to watch them play together... =)