Day: May 20, 2021

To Go Or Not To Go?

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With cases shooting up to over 6,000 yesterday and today, I have been left with a tough decision to make. Alycia is due to sit for an online traffic laws theory exam (Undang-Undang) this Saturday at the HQ of the driving academy in Puchong. A van will fetch her at our Taman to bring her to the center, along with other candidates. I asked for a deferment of the exam date, citing high Covid cases but a penalty of RM53 has to be paid to MYEG. Yet, there’s no guarantee that the Covid situation will improve in time to come. Alycia’s friends have been attending practical driving lessons the past week.

The question that I’ve been asking myself the past one week is should I let Alycia sit for the test or wait till the Covid situation abates? I’ve consulted my wise mom (she’s always been my go-to consultant) and she told me to go ahead with it, with Alycia taking extra precaution of wearing double masks (and changing to clean ones at the center), frequent hand sanitizing and social distancing. There’s not much of a difference with sitting for the exam at the driving academy and working at a pre-school and daycare center, right? Right? 😐. I am sure that the driving academy will ensure strict SOPs 🙏

So yeah, Alycia will go ahead with the online exam at the driving academy this Saturday. I’m going to send her Whatsapp messages every hourly to remind her to sanitize her hands and practise social distancing! I’ve bought packs of multi-purpose disinfecting wipes (with one brand claiming that their new wipes can kill Coronavirus) and our OCD girl will bring a pack with her this Saturday.

We’re going to have to live with Covid-19 forever and there is a high likelihood that Covid-19 will become an endemic disease. New variants of the virus will most likely emerge and scientists will have to produce new vaccines to fight them.

We just have to remember to mask up (with double masks) and change them regularly when in crowded / high risk places, practise self hygiene and keep our distance from the next human. Stay healthy with getting sufficient sleep, pop our Vitamin C and multivits, get some sunlight and exercise and pray 🙏

Haru hiding under the couch to avoid being sent back home 😸

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Things Every Mother Should Have In Their Bag

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Motherhood, oh the joys! It is certainly a difficult task, but one that is undoubtedly rewarding 🥰. If you are a mother, then this article is for you. Read on to learn what must-have items you should probably be carrying in your bag, especially if you have children on the younger side. 

  1. Wipes 

If your children are still young, this item is a must-have. Children, especially when they are young, can be extremely messy! Whether it be from eating, drinking or even going to the potty, babies will make a mess. So, wipes are essential items that will help you keep your child nice and clean. To be honest, even if you do not have a baby, you should still be carrying them because even young, pre-school kids still make messes too. So, there are many reasons as to why as a mum, you should carry wipes. For example, your kid may have stepped in mud, gotten a bloody nose or even spilt an ice lolly on themselves. So, having a wet wipe readily available is always handy.

  1. First aid kit

Another essential item to carry around with you at all times is a first aid kit. First aid kits come in all shapes and sizes, so you do not have to be carrying a massive one in your bag as this would be impractical, unless of course, you feel the need to. Carrying a few vital items within the kit (e.g., plasters, bandages, ointments etc.) will be more than enough. You can purchase affordable first aid kits from medical-supermarket.com if you are unsure on where to go to get your hands on one. 

There are many reasons why getting a first aid kit is important, especially if you are a mother. One reason being that kids can be extremely reckless and wild. If your kid loves to play outside then the chances that they will at some point, fall, trip and bump into other kids or objects are very high. It is very common for accidents to occur leading to cuts or scrapes. This is perfectly normal and, hopefully, the injuries will be only very minor. So, having a first aid kit at hand will be great for you and your child. For you, as you’ll feel reassured in your preparedness and for your child as their injury can be attended to by you. 

  1. Hand sanitiser

Since the emergence of the pandemic this item has become even more essential. Whenever you leave the house make sure you bring your hand sanitiser with you. Before your kid (and yourself of course) places their hands near the face e.g., to eat, drink, wipe their eyes, always put a little sanitiser on to keep them protected from germs and bacteria. As they say, it is better to be safe than sorry. Considering the world that we currently live in, there is no such thing as being too safe or precautious. Keep clean and hygienic and use your sanitiser regularly.

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