Fabulous warm chocolate cake

I've been bitten by the baking bug. I've been baking for the past few weeks and this is a fabulous and easy recipe. Can make in under 1 hour.

PS: Read other references that suggest putting the batter in the fridge to chill and then pop in the oven for 12-14 minutes (when the top just cracks). I think it's a good suggestion because then the outer layer will be harder and the inner layer more gooey.

He has a way with the ladies...

Mountain boy is not the forthcoming sort. In fact he is quite shy around girls. His girlfriend is quite hot property amongst some of the older boys (by older I mean 2 - 3 yrs old), sometimes they just go right up to her and kiss her. My little boy isn't like that. He is always gentle, he gives her his toys, lets her sit on his favourite rocking chair, and sometimes even shares xiaoxiong.

When the girl lets her guard down, that's when he swoops in and lifts her off her feet with that seemingly gentlemanly demeanor... Maybe a bit like the father come to think of it.

Don't say I didn't warn you baby girls.

First attempt at colouring

Not bad right? I'm so proud of him.

Watching Elmo

A new addition

We are expecting number 2 in November. We are very blessed to be given this gift so quickly. I haven't been feeling myself lately. Being pregnant and having an older one run around is so exhausting!! Mountain boy now points to my tummy and say 'baby' or 'meimei'. Gender of bub still unknown but let's hope he is right.

Look what we did at class today!

Made an elephant from bread, apples slices, raisins, banana and cheese. So cool.

Congratulations Singapore

I may not be Singaporean, but i've lived there all my life, I married a Singaporean, I gave birth to a Singaporean and one more Singaporean is on his/her way. So I am proud of all Singaporeans who stepped out of their comfort zones and supported the opposition parties yesterday. Worker's Party's historical breakthrough was a testament of how Singapore is truly maturing. Singaporean politicians of today face a tougher job than a decade ago because you no longer vote based on gratitude or fear (or so i hope). It takes so much more to convince you that not any Tom, Dick or Harry can join politics!

I also commend educators, parents, and citizen journalists who've paved the way for a more balanced political discourse. Your perseverance and fearlessness helped to level the playing field so that the opposition could have a voice, so that the common man had a real choice (it rhymes!).

I am not an expert in politics, but I know that a natural monopoly doesn't apply to a government. This is not the end of PAP or the start of it's journey down the slippery slope, but competition and failure will only propel a worthy party to work for the better, and i believe that is what we can expect from hereon- a better future for Singapore.