You have a Millionaire Business Mind!

I just attended the “Guerilla Business Intensive” by T. Harv Eker for 5 full days! It was an amazing and useful 5 days. The seminar is indeed intensive. After the seminar, I walked out with a full business plan for me to execute in real life.

I started with 3 businesses in mind before the seminar. Well, it’s best to have a business before the seminar in order to benefit the most. The 3 businesses are distributing curry puffs in Singapore, selling flashcards and training parents how to use them effectively, and distributing Eumora bar. On the first day, I started with planning for the 3 businesses. Then on the second day, I had 2 businesses to choose. Hahaha… T.Harv Eker said that rich people focus. If I were to have 3 businesses, I will remain broke. On the 3^rd day, I chose to do the flashcards and education business. On the 4^th day, after the seminar at 11pm, I went to look for Arthur, Esabee field leader and a multi-multi-multi-multi-multi-multi-multi------ Millionaire. We had a chat till about 3am. On the last day of the seminar, I decided that I am going to distribute Eumora bar. One of the secret to earning lots of money is to have an excellent product, be an affiliate or agents, and learn from people who are successful. Hence, I have decided to distribute Eumora bar. I will do both retail and distribution. I want to retail this revolutionary bar on the internet. Arthur adviced not to. Hmm…

Thank you for reading this. If you are looking for some products to distribute or retail, let me know. I have a win-win marketing plan for you. Eumora bars are selling out at lightning speed now because results can be seen in 3 minutes. Unbelievably, the effects of the bar continue even after the first wash. It’s just like bringing Spa treatment to the comfort of your own home. How good is that?

At the seminar, we learnt about copywriting. I am no good in my languages since young, and find myself like a disabled in language. I told myself I cannot let this happen to my children. I must give them lots of opportunity in building their language skills. I find, in business, language is very important. Nicholas Chia told me before that language is one of the 3 best gifts for our children.

During the seminar, Aloysius was being looked after by my parents in JB. He was very happy there. He went swimming, played with sand in the playground, sat on the swing, went to the factory, etc. Lots of things for him to experience, explore and learn. I am glad he had a chance to see my parents do business.

This morning, when I called my mum, she told me about Aloysius’ peeling eggs. At the factory, when he saw my mum helping to peel the eggs, he also wanted. So my mum gave him an egg to peel. My mum knocked the egg shells before peeling. Aloysius, probably been eyeing on eating the egg, took the egg and went outside to knock the egg on a glass door, and peeled the egg. After peeling the egg, he had a bite. He knew if he peeled the egg at the table, he will not be allowed to eat the egg. Then my mum changed another egg for him. He did the same thing. And he could peel the egg very fast. He’s a smart boy, isn’t it?

Bernice and Charlene were taken care of by the maid. They are 3 months 4 days today. I left them at my cousin’s place for the first two days. Then my mother in law came to help for the rest of the 3 days. Bernice now has preference for milk. She refused to drink FrisoSoy now. She only wants breast milk.

Bernice can communicate and chuckle already. It is so fun to play with her now. She likes people to talk to her, and she will smile. Just now, she chuckles when I was playing with her. She’s such a happy girl.

Charlene can communicate and smile too, but not as loud as Bernice. Whenever you talk to her, she will give a big and wide smile. And she’s crawling! It’s such a joy to talk to her and she will response. She’s also a very happy girl.

Self Reflections.

I have been losing my temper a few times a week at Aloysius :( Part of the reason is cos I am very tired. And I flared up when he did something that I dun like. This morning, I raised my voice at him when he used his leg to splash his urine on the floor. Yesterday, at Shichida class, towards the end of the lession, he refused to do the activities and chose to walk around the class. I felt so exhausted. I gotta find a way to de-stress somewhere. I have been tolerating all the explorations of Aloysius. Sometimes, when I see him playing on his own, I felt so guilty that I do not have "enough" time for him. By the way, how much is enough? Just to make myself feel better, I just read from Shichida's book that kids need to have some time to play on their own, to explore on their own. I just felt that I can teach him more. At least Aloysius can play on his own. He's a very happy boy. He laughs at his own exploration. He laughs when playing with other kids. He laughs looking at his own reflection. He also laughs when I am angry.

Yesterday, when I was exhausted after his class, he walked to the MRT, walked down the stairs, boarded the train, stood on the train, alighted the train, all on his own. Along the way to the MRT station, there was a few kids playing and laughing. He joined in for a while. I just stood beside till he's finished. He could balance quite well in the moving train. Then he walked home too! Otherwise, he will want to be carried. He asked me to carry a few times, but I told him, "mama is tired." Then he said, "mama tired", and continued to walk. He's such an understanding boy, isn't he? When we were about to reach home, I carried him in my new Ergo carrier. I explained to him why I was angry, and apologised to him if I had hurt his feelings. Aloysius is forgiving. When I asked him if he will forgive mama, he said, "yes".

Haiz… I need to “cure” my sleepless nights. And also exercise to de-stress. I am thinking of waking up early in the morning to swim before ABC wake. Hmm… still thinking… hahaha… For my sanity and the sake of ABC, I must start to swim. Hope it will help me in de-stressing and in controlling my temper.

I realized that I am very “fierce” and can get violent when I get angry :( Luckily, I do not own a cane at home. Hmm… if I were to blame on something, it gotta be my upbringing by nanny. When I was young, my nanny would tolerate all my “nonsense” and then flared up with a cane and gave me a “fierce” beating. These caning episodes, anger, actions, are deeply etched in my subconscious mind. When I am tired, the kind of anger and reactions will come out from me. I will try my best to control myself. I dun want these violence to transfer to my kids’ subconscious mind. Patience and keep cool…

Potty training:

Aloysius will sit in the little potty to urine on his own now :) The only improvement needed is to teach him how to remove his shorts before sitting on the potty. Hahaha…

Charlene is now interested in the windmill at the window. It shows that she can see quite a distance and colors already :) Bernice seems to be able to see my facial expressions.and she is so smiley. Time for words flashcards. I gotta call Lawrence of GDBaby for a review on Aloysius’ reading skills.

Tired, early mornings...

Lately, I have not been sleeping well, waking up early in the morning, feeling tired, but not able to fall back asleep. It was rather challenging taking care with ABC during the day when I was tired. I am guilty of losing my temper a few times with Aloysius. When I am tired, he will be crying more. I felt like I really need a break from all the kids, go somewhere quiet and relax, all for myself, alone. Or perhaps I should go for a swim early in the morning everyday for some exercise. Sometimes, I felt like knocking my head on the walls! I will just let Aloysius cries when I cannot take it anymore. I locked myself in the bedroom and let him be in the living room to cry a few times already. I think I needed my sanity more. When I raise my voice, he will do what I tell him to. He still loves to “ransack” the wardrobe which I dreaded, cos I gotta tidy up the things. I have valuables inside the wardrobe, so the maid is not suppose to open the wardrobe. I also dread to see him chewing on candles, pens, pencils, cotton wool, etc.

Ok, I better stop all the complaining… Aloysius is still as wonderful as before. He’s my happy star! He’s still a happy and exploring boy. I should be thankful that he’s still willing to explore.

Regarding his toilet training, he told me that he wanted to “urine” twice when he wants to pass motion. I took him to the toilet and he really poo in the potty :) I am very happy that the toilet training process is getting somewhere. Nowadays, I stopped giving him stickers when he urines in the potty. I tell him that he gotta tell me that he wants to urine and urine in the potty, then I will give him the stickers. Sometimes, he will automatically tell me “poo poo first” or “urine first”. Hahaha… I still gotta bring him to the potty to urine every 10-15 minutes. And he will usually urine in the potty when I bring him there :) Yeah!

Aloysius is speaking more and more now. He’s learning new words everyday. A few days ago, he keep using the word funny. Uncle Bok told me a story about his dad and told me that it’s “funny” and laughed. From there, he picked up “funny”. He will go “funny, hahahaha….”. For the past two days, he has been using the word “cute”. He will say “mama’s cute”, “Zhengyu’s cute”, “Bernice’s cute”, “Charlene’s cute”, “papa’s cute”. Hahaha… He is really so cute, isn’t it?

I have dedicated the top of the TV console to let him put his train and big toys. He knows how to put them back neatly. In fact, Aloysius gave me the idea of dedicating the top of the TV console for his big toys. He started to line up his trains and toys nicely there after playing with them. I read from Prof. Shihcida and Montessori book that we gotta nurture tidiness from young. I bought a Montessori book on how to play from Borders a few weeks ago :). It’s quite an interesting read. Tidiness and discipline will start from the toys storage. It’s also nurturing love for his things. I will need to get more storage space from Ikea to keep his toys properly, instead of dumping all into a big box. Mommy here gotta work harder.

Ok, enough of Aloysius rite? Kekeke…

Bernice and Charlene are developing very fast. I have stopped showing them the solid shapes flashcards for the past 2 weeks. My cards get crushed or misplaced quite frequently. Aloysius just loves flashcards – watching and also playing with them. Another reason could be I am bored of the shapes too :p. I tried to give Bernice and Charlene opportunity on their tummy as much as possible when they are awake. And also opportunity to look at the checker boards. They are doing very well so far. Bernice and Charlene can already flip from tummy to back on their own for probably two weeks already. They are coming to three months now. They also can crawl already. I tried to do the balance activities recommended by Glen Doman as much as I can. I gotta do more on the grasp reflex. I can remember Aloysius has very strong grasp at their age. Bernice and Charlene love it when someone is talking to them. They are starting to coo. Their language development is quite fast.

Yesterday, I spent some time to arrange the dots cards for Bernice and Charlene. I took out the black dots. I tested them on Bernice and she stared at the cards. Her eyes will move left and right when I moved the cards left and right. She can see the black dots cards already :) It’s time to start the dots flashcards.

I am still fully breastfeeding them. I want to breastfeed them till they are one year old. Last nite, Bernice slept through the night. She started sleeping at about 9pm and only woke up for milk at 5.30am. Mommy here got so engorged! Charlene slept at about 11pm and woke up for milk at 5.30am too. Days of being able to sleep through the night is getting nearer now :) Hooray!

Bernice and Charlene have very different temper. Bernice is more expressive. She dislikes people to touch her or disturb her when she’s sleeping. When she’s tired, she dislikes people to change her position or move her when she’s trying to fall asleep. Charlene is anyway also can. When hungry, Bernice will cry very loudly after a short warning. Charlene is more patient. I am starting to be able to listen to their cries and tell who is crying.

I revised the little brain booklet by Jocelyn Khoo. It’s recommended to start toilet training at 3 months. I am starting to do that :). I read from the potty book that I have that toilet training gotta start from infant stage. And they will be toilet trained by 1 year old birthday. Fingers crossed…

Aloysius is TWO!

Aloysius’ birthday was on 6 June. He’s two now. We had a small party with toddlers around his age on 7 June. Though it was a last minute preparation, all the toddlers had lots of fun. As mommy here does not believe in sweets and titbits, the goodie bag contains a remote control car, a small box of sunmaid raisins, and 3 pieces of homemade pooh bear shaped maple oatmeal cookies :) I baked the cookies till 2am the previous night. There’s lots of rolled oats in the cookie, so it’s nutritious and high in fibre. The sweetness comes from fructose and maple syrup. I read from Prof. Shichida’s book to bake cookies, bread, biscuits, etc. with fructose to let our toddlers enjoy, instead of buying them off the shelves.