1st helper experience

On 15 Nov 2012, we brought back our very 1st helper, Nonna May.
She seemed very accomodating, responsive and helpful.
We had our initial ironing out but till 6 Dec 2012, things are looking good so far...

希望一切能顺顺利利！2013 好好前进！

To date, till mid Jan 2013, so far so good! She is patient with Abel and has been a great help!

My 12 years of Teaching (reality check)

On 3 Dec 2012, I, with much thought and careful consideration, typed my resignation letter to MOE and called it quits.

In fact, it was 2 years of leave that helped me to seek some sort of work-life balance amidst juggling motherhood, family and flexi work.

Of course, I miss the team effort in rushing and initiating projects but I don't miss a single bit of overworrying what grade I get and what I might shortchange myself if I'm out of favour with the influential and powerful. In a sense, I'm free and committed to contribute to the family's financial well being either through creative or proper means, come 2012 and beyond.

Actually, I'm quite surprised to handle this matter so calmly and decisively. Perhaps, it helps to the fact that ever since the day I took my NPL, it has been weighing on my mind ever since. Maybe if Abel is a normal chatty child like Joash or Xavier, I don't mind going back full time. The truth is, Abel is starting to be chatty so I don't want to lose everything which we invested upon him for the past 2 years. We want him to overcome this aspect with prayerful and purposeful parenting.

Thank you God for helping me see my path as a mommy carefully. 

I pray that You will continue to equip and prepare me for more challenges ahead, be it as a mom or as a wife or as a follower of You.