Of Sinbad, Montessori Books & Clay Flowers..

These days whenever I have the chance while taking care of the little one playing on his play mat in front of the TV, I will watch National Geographic channel. Today I managed to watch about the legendary Sinbad voyage from Middle East to China. It took the captain and his crews 12 months to reach the harbour of China, did their trade with people of Tang dynasty and on the way back they vanished in Belitung area in Indonesia due to bad weather. Only recently the whole treasures were founded and sold to the government of Singapore for USD22 mil.

I was never into history but this kind of new knowledge makes me think that as a mother who will one day be asked by my son of many trivial things in life, it’s surely be beneficial..heh! Oh, the Montessori books I ordered have arrived last week. I’ve started reading a few chapters every night when the little one falls asleep (read: after 1-2am) I also found another good book about raising boys that I want to buy and read next.

On personal interest, I found a blog about clay flowers. Actually I was browsing about making dip flower using Fantasy Film (yes, people in the US have been making bunga dip since the 70’s before the liquid was banned due to toxicity..heh!) when I stumbled upon another craft blog that sells paper and clay flowers. I guess it’s about time that I venture into new realm in handmade flower making..well you know, as the book says look for New Cheese before the Old Cheese run out..hehe!

Hopefully as things are progressing, I really wish that I have more time to spend on my crafts but as of now, my son is the main priority..it won’t be long I know, the time will come when he will spread his wings and fly, gaining his independence into the wide world, leaving his Mama behind with her flowers..haha!