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I’m smaller and I can eat nuts

Rockstar: Mum. People in school keep saying how much taller and bigger they are than me. Me: You can say, “You’re taller but I’m nicer. I don’t say things like that to others.” Rockstar: No.. I keep saying I’m not … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #171 – You Need To Be Married

One day looking up from bathtub… Rockstar: Mum. Were you and Daddy married when you had me? Me: <thinking what on earth is he asking now> Erm…. Ye-esss… <suspicious> Rockstar: <sly look> Was I born right after you got married? … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #170 – Compliment Me

Rockstar: WHY did I use these stickers and draw that car on this box, Mum? How come? Me: Are you fishing for a compliment? Rockstar: Hee yes. Me: Let’s see – because you have the artistic prowess to use several … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #169 (“But I’m Trying To Learn…..!”)

Just because he’s my child doesn’t mean I always know when he’s messing with me… In the interests of encouraging discussion any time, anywhere, I try to hang in there as long as I can… But… I honestly can’t tell … Continue reading

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Rockstarism #168 – What Really Happened To Mary And Her Lamb

#168 (To the tune of Mary had a little lamb) Rockstar: <quietly, to himself, next to me> Ma-ary had a little lamb,  And then they went tumb-ling down the grass And fell in a crocodile’s mouth Me: What? Where did … Continue reading

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Rockstarisms #166 & #167 – Green Poop Snacks

#166 Rockstar: Mummy. Did you know A and B like my (school time snack) salmon sandwiches. I gave them one to try (the other day), they ate it all up. Then they asked me what it was. I told them … Continue reading

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Epilogue: The Trip Home (And That Darn Lego)

So we’re due to fly at around 12.30 in the afternoon for 56 minutes, transit in Melbourne an hour and 20 minutes, then long haul 8 hours 50 minutes home to Hong Kong and land just before 10pm. This is … Continue reading

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Show n Tell Rockstarism At Snoopy’s World in New Town Plaza, Sha Tin

#162 ***Updated 4 days later far below: For weeks, Rockstar’s been a) asking whether I know if it’s his turn at Show n Tell, and b) assuring me it never is. This is my son who can pretend to be … Continue reading

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Book, Music, and Superstar Rockstar

Waiting to board the ferry to Bintan from Singapore what seems eons ago, I spied this book at the convenience store in the Tanah Merah ferry terminal and out of guilt (Rockstar had ABC Music & Me at school last year … Continue reading

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Epilogue: Part 2 – The Best Post Ever Written On My blog Is By 723 People Who Are Not Me

It’s humbling, that so many strangers, particularly with the anonymity of the internet, would say a few kind words and in many cases pass on God’s love. That’s the incredible message Rockstar will grow up to read one day – … Continue reading

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