My name is Daphne.
I love bubble tea, snowflakes, Disneyland, reading to my babies, group hugs and the smell of rain. My idea of a perfect morning involves coffee, breakfast in bed, a foodfight, stories and baby giggles. Also, no cleaning up after.
I’m married to the man of my dreams and frankly, the finest specimen of the male species this side of the Pacific (and that is only because Jason Mraz is a tough one to beat). We met in University and he was the guy at the back who made up terrible names for everyone else in class. He makes me laugh at the most inappropriate moments, tells me everything is ok when it’s not, gives me his last scoop of ice cream and is pretty much my best friend in the whole world.
We have three kids who give us reason to smile every morning, even on those that haul us out of bed before the crack of dawn, after spending the entire night holding a screaming baby. Together, they have butchered our furniture, mutilated my boobs, defecated on every possible surface and obliterated every last shred of sanity we had. But we wouldn’t have wanted it any other way because these have been the most incredible four years of my life.
Some people ask me if I’m a writer and if by writer you mean that I write tons of stuff that nobody wants to pay me for or even read, then hell yeah, I’m a kickass writer. For that, I blame the AP style, which was evidently created to destroy me. I also blame the Americans and the Brits, who still cannot agree on whether it’s color or colour. You are supposed to speak the same language, so quit confusing me already.
A fellow Singaporean once told me “your blog is so irrerevant.” I couldn’t be sure if she meant irrelevant or irreverent but she was probably right either way. That’s genius, my friend and it’s exactly the kind of thing this blog is about. Words that include, not exclude because on this blog, we don’t judge.
Starting this blog is possibly one of the best things I’ve done because it’s allowed me to meet some really amazing people. So come in and leave a comment or if you’re shy, drop me an email. I’d love to hear your story and trade babies over a cup of coffee.
It’s true that we think we know what we are getting ourselves into but once we are there we wonder how we could have had such grand false perceptions!
Chanced upon your blog… fun reads, your posts.
(BTW, I left a career in media before being a WAHM, too!)
Hi there, chance upon your blog from mth. :)
Wow. So inspiring. I too had to say goodbye to my first love of stage acting. YOur right, motherhood is very lonely. But we make the best out of it. As you say, thats the way the cookie crumbles. I say, it is what it is. I’m adding you to my blogroll.
Hey, got to know your blog thru May 10 Mother and Baby magazine. I like your writing!
Chance upon your blog….I like it…makes my morning….
@Lee Li Liang, Thanks Li Liang!
Hi chanced upon ur blog and found it interesting … Kuodos to u!!! I m a SAHM with 1 kid and another on the way … Was wondering if u could share some of ur experience on managing 2 kids alone … Like u I m sceptical abt getting a stay-in helper …
Hi,
LOVE your work here! Looking forward to reading more great posts!
xx Kelly
Your post are really interesting! I like it very much! Do keep me updated ok? :D
Blogs about children are never irrelevant. Its the parents’ way of documenting their growth, difference – sharing it with everyone else the joy of parenthood.
Hey Daphne!
Great blog! Remember how our Chinese teacher used to tease us about speaking English all the time? Voila! You now have a great blog with good writing to boot.
Am also a newly minted mummy and you are right. It is wonderful! Reading all your entries to learn loads while I breastfeed.
Catch up with you over high tea someday.
Shufang your secondary school classmate
Shufang!! Haha how could I ever forget the wonderful days of liu lao shi? Did you manage to go for the AHS reunion with the rest? Your girl is so cute! We should do a playdate or something, we can exchange contacts on fb ok.
Nice blog. =)
what’s your host details?
im using a free one and just ran out of space. =/
I enjoy reading your blog. Peppered with a wicked sense of humor that is lacking in our uptight society.
Always love to read blogs of parents who enjoying the journey of being a parent.
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Thanks Susan! That’s really sweet, appreciate it!
hi, daphne,
nice blog, great reads … i like
eric,
father of 2
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think i just found a new blog to read. i’m a copywriter, from singapore and currently working overseas. so it’s really great to find a local POV that’s witty, irreverent and smart. good stuff.
A friend passed along your posting – you blog. I love your joy of being a hands-on Mum. Lovely family pics!
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Your kids look cute. I am also jobless like you, just enjoying the moment.
Hey today is polling day. Happy holiday.
Hi Daphne , your blog is great ! Let me know that being a mother can be so relaxing . Maybe I still adapting being a stress-less mother. Haha!
Hi there. Greetings all the way from the mother of Asia, China
Stumbled across your blog and have found it very interesting, though funny.
Thanks for being honest, transparent and witty!
So I’m not a mother. Hell, I’m not even married. But I must say that I love how you write. And it makes me happy because not many Singaporean bloggers can capture my attention and make me laugh the way you can. So thank you for blogging. (:
You are indeed an awesome writer.
Leaving a message here to show my greatest support :)
With Love:
Mommy Shalny
oh yeah, i’ve been called a bum too, amongst other names… *argh* they should try to be a SAHM and survive one week by themselves!
and to explain my decision to dedicate my youth to my little one, i also started sharing my blog… here’s my journey. :) http://blog.mybabyfootsteps.com/?p=4
Dear Daphne,
I happened to stumble upon your blog, as i was obviously researching on how to bring up two kids( am due with the second in feb). Am not sure if found what i was looking for specifically but i truly enjoyed reading every word and also relating to almost every experience that you have so humorously shared. It does take a lot of effort to look at the funny side of things especially with two kids who have a mind of their own.That for me is inspiring. Highly qualified , about to be mom of two, and desperate to work (albeit from home), It couldn’t get more frustrating for me. But reading your blog I realize this is a phase!!!
so thank you for making my day today!!!
P.S. you do have a way with words .. however ordinary the situation!!
Hi there
Just like to ask you where you got your Arms Reach Co-Sleeper from in Singapore? Cant seem to find it anywhere.Appreciate if you can email me. Thanks!
Daphne, I found your blog after a Facebook friend posted Mother Inc.’s hilarious Toddler Rules of Possession. I really enjoy your beautifully-written and irreverant posts (definitely not “irrelevant”!) I am a mum of two myself (two girls, aged 6 and nearly 3). I tried continuing my full-time job as a lawyer for several years before choosing to stay at home. I’m loving the extra time with my kids; the jury is still out on which of my two career-paths has been the more demanding. Let’s just say that these days I echo the words of my mum, who stayed home with her three children for 10 years, and when asked if she worked, would reply, “Not for money…”
oh crap, sorry, should have been “irreverent”…
don’t you just hate bad spellers? :)
I love the way you write! You are a kickass writer indeed. You should write a book.
Hi Daphne!
I love reading your stories! They make me smile and laugh. Good luck with baby Finn and I can’t wait to read more stories!
Natasha
daphne from e86?
hi, i read your article in the TODAY paper. I felt a simillarity between you and me when i read it. I am also a mum who is not career minded and would love to stay at home to be with my son. I have only one and that gives me even stronger reason why i should stay at home. I love to have more kids but no luck so far! thus would love to stay at homw with him. i have tried numerous work from home job most of them were just scams! For the past 2 years i have been working half day mornings. But the pay is very little. With rising transport bills. It is very difficult. The good thing about my timing is i come back when he is back from school. But he will be going to Pri 5 next year thus i would again love to stay at home with him to coach him. Pls do advise or assist me if you have any legimate home based jobs.
Thanks a million,
Hameeda
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