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cny 2013

It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year and we’re off spending time with loved ones. I love the festivities and rowdiness of the new year, hanging out with my tribe and making merry. The great thing is that there are enough people to fuss over the baby so I can enjoy my dinner and be all “Ah sure, you’re welcome to carry him for as long as you wish. In fact, no, I insist, OK JUST TAKE HIM.”

On the downside, I. Can’t. Stop. Eating. Bakkwa. When I pick up the first piece, I have a mental cap in my mind of 10 small squares (my mom cuts them up into harmless-looking little 2 inch squares) but I usually exceed the limit by 25.

And that’s just the bakkwa. There’s also the pineapple tarts, love letters, almond cookies and kueh bangkit just sitting on my kitchen table calling out to be eaten. I can go a whole year without eating them but during the new year, it’s like a tradition to stuff my face with sugary treats. There are like entire generations of Chinese people counting on me to eat more bakkwa in order to continue this proud tradition.

Guess I’ll oblige.

But before I resume my merrymaking ways, here’s wishing you guys a Happy Chinese New Year. May 2013 be the year that all your dreams come true and I hope it’ll be one filled with love and laughter.

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10 Comments

  • Reply Xiaowei February 11, 2013 at 12:13 am

    Happy cny daphne. Your kids are lovely! :)

    • Reply Daphne February 14, 2013 at 11:37 pm

      Happy CNY Xiaowei!! Hope you had a wonderful time with your family!

  • Reply HL February 11, 2013 at 10:10 am

    母亲公司?direct translation from mother, Inc? haha

    Happy CNY Daph and family!

    • Reply Daphne February 14, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      Hahahha yeah I google translated it…happy CNY to you too!

  • Reply Pris February 11, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Oh Kirsten looks SOOO much like you in this pix! SOOOO pretty! :) Happy CNY to you too!

    • Reply Daphne February 14, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      Ya I got that comment a lot during CNY!! My little mini me.

  • Reply SengkangBabies February 12, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Love your Poster, kids are so chirpy ! Makes me wonder what is your photography “bait” :) Then I saw “母亲.inc” haha.

    HAppy LunAr NEw YEar to Daphne and Family !
    Cheers, Andy
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    • Reply Daphne February 14, 2013 at 11:45 pm

      Thanks Andy! Before every photo shoot, I have to negotiate their rewards with them – it’s usually gummies or 100 Plus or chocolate milk. :)

      Happy CNY to you and your family too!

  • Reply Daphne Maia February 13, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Happy Lunar New Year, Daphne & Kelvin & Family! :) The kids are looking so gorgeous. May this year bring more blessings to you all. x
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    • Reply Daphne February 14, 2013 at 11:46 pm

      Thanks Daphne!! Hope you had a blast with your family! Have an awesome year ahead! :)

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