i've been so immersed in my work that i hardly had time to sit down and coach my kids in their assignments/ quizzes or exams. i felt so inept as a mother so made it up to them this time.

i have 3 kids. two are with me, my eldest girl who is already in grade 6 and my son who is in grade 3. my youngest girl, is still in pre-school and since it was difficult to find decent househelp these days i had no choice but to let my in-laws take care of her.

i digress, i made reviewing a bit different this time. i dunno, i just thought my kids are too stressed in school so they need a diversion inspite of a serious and tiring week. i made jokes and danced in between discussions which made them laugh real hard. well, of course that is during those subjects when i can see that they have reviewed well already.

however, for those they find difficult to study. i sit down and explain in detail (if i had to translate it, i do) and if it needs some teaching aid like if it is a program in computer - i explain it like it was done the first time. of course you cannot be assured that a teacher can explain everything in a few sessions.

we all had fun reviewing the past few days. i come home tired from work but i had to think mind over matter so that i can be able to review my kids better without losing my temper.

on another note, my househelp is leaving for vacation tomorrow. well, good luck to me...in the middle of my workload, school exams of my kids i have to do more household chores again. sighhh....i wonder if i can enjoy the few days off from work this year.