Rich Dad Poor Dad

Think many of us have heard or even read this book. It's not a new book though. I personally think that this book has actually opened my mind on many areas.

This is a book about money, written by Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter ,C.P.A. I am attracted to the title and the cover of this book. It says it all when it is printed on the cover "What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!"

Parents, it is wise that we instill the concept of money in terms of income, expense, asset and liability. It is not wrong for a child to know about money even at a young age (yes, even before entering pre-school).

I believe and agree that studying hard and getting good grades are important. However what is the point of getting good grades when at the end of the day our children work for others and make other people richer?

Read the book and you will know what am I talking about!

Sea Creatures

It was really a blessing in disguise when all teachers in the whole country were asked to go back to school for the so-called 'gotong-royong' (spring cleaning). Our team was given the task of drawing murals. Am really glad when we can see that many teachers worked together to achieved something. We can also see and discover many hidden talents that the teachers have. It was fun doing the job together. Was truly tired too.

Reuse Before Recycle

Saving the earth does not only mean recycling. In actual fact, before we ever think of recycling something, we should reuse the things. Only recycle things that have been reused. These are some examples that I have attempted to reuse used bottles at home. I seriously hope that everyone will do it to help save the earth.

Recycle

Recycling is one of my favourites. Besides doing my part to save the earth, gaining some extra cash is nice.

I always like to encourage people to do their part to make the planet a better place.

Types of Seeds

A friend of mine who is a science teacher in school, likes to use realia to teach her pupils. So the other day when I saw her having some seeds, I quickly took some shots.

Seeds of Rubber Tree

Seed that dispersed by wind. I have yet to check out the name of the plant.

Seed of the Cotton Plant (Kekabus)

Papaya Soup

This soup is believed to increase the milk supply when breastfeeding.

1 fish head
2cm thick of ginger (sliced)
2 teaspoon of sesame oil
5 bowls of water
1 unripe papaya (the greener the better, and preferably the ones just plucked from the tree)
2 tomatoes (wedges)
2 teaspoons of pepper
some soy sauce to taste


Method:
1. Clean and dry the fish head.
2. Put the sesame oil in a wok and saute the ginger.
3. Then put in the fish head.
4. Dish out the fish head, ginger and oil. Put them aside.
5. Put the water into a pot and bring to boil.
6. Put the fish head, ginger and oil into the pot.
7. Put the rest of the ingredients into the pot and bring to boil.
8. Slower the fire and boil the soup for about 45 mins. The soup is ready to be served.

You are advised to drink all he soup all by yourself. Nursing moms needs lots of fluid. Happy nursing.

Nursing

I am a mother who definitely supports breast feeding. However I was not really successful in doing so with my first child. Of course there were lots of contributing factors. However, I 'd have to admit that the main problem was myself.

No doubt there were many pressure coming from all sides, including my mother-in-law and even the confinement lady I hired. Though the lady kept saying that breast feeding is good, she also kept on telling me that it has to be mixture of the mother's milk and the formula milk.

My mom-in-law were then very concerned that her first grandson was hungry, asking for milk. It became worst when she kept telling me that her rich nieces were also doing the same. Yes, I was not totally happy.

My mom, was the best! When her only daughter was giving birth, and also doing the confinement, she came down all the way from the north, but NOT to see or help her daughter. She came down just because she wanted to be with her friend and she even told me that they were having a good time. She did not even bother to pay me a visit. That's my mom. So that's why, when I was facing some issues at home, I had nobody to ask for help but to only pray. No wonder my mom-in-law had all the say.

It was different for my second child. Right before I gave birth, I have already told myself that no matter what negative things other people may say about breastfeeding, I'll press on. I have also made my mindset right that no matter how much the quantity, I'll continue to breastfeed. I believe the milk supply will come. And it sure did! That's why I have fully breastfed my child for more than a year.

I hope I can continue to breastfeed my child until he is ready. Well, I don't set a target as to when to stop nursing him. I guess all I have to do is to eat well, and rest well, continue to nurse him until he is ready. It will come to a time when the child will just grow out of breast milk.

So it is my hope that all mother's should breastfeed their children for as long as the child wants. All mothers can breastfeed. Do not doubt and continue to pray. The milk will come.