Tuesday, April 04, 2006

sorry, how many again?

my in-laws are coming for a 2-week visit.

no, this is not the typical in-laws horror story. we get on splendidly.....i guess that is the very least hubby dearest can expect, since we do not even stay in the same country. we see each other but a couple of times every year, ranging from 5 days to 2 weeks each time and it is not difficult to maintain civility when we cross paths. that sounds a little cold.......no, the love goes deeper than that.

anyway, this visit means that i will have to fit 17 people into a small 3-bedroom condo.......and make sure that no toes are stepped on (maybe i should submit my claim to guiness world of records). 17 different people, with age groups ranging from 3mths to 40years. 17 different people with 17 different taste and habits.

the first task of the day will be to organise their reception, which falls on different days incidentally. and then when they are all settled in, i need to source breakfast for 17 people, who wake up at different hours of the day. after brekkie, i will have to suggest entertainment according to their age-groups and arrange for their various transportation. oh yes, and there is also the supervision of 8 children whilst their parents are out enjoying their holidays. all this and at the same time make sure that my children's regular schedule is unaffected.

i sound like a regular tour agency. hmmmm.......maybe, after this experience, i can outsource my services to interested parties.

hubby dearest seems to have it good. smack his bottom and off to office he goes, leaving me to change into my super-woman costume. still, i can't complain for i love them too and it is the least i can do for them.

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do you ever realise that people just like to complicate things?

it's strange - but some people can take the simplest thing and turn it into the most mind-boggling, perplexing puzzle. actually, i think most of us do. let's take a deep breath, and take a step away from the problem. maybe we can see it clearly for what it is then.

che-che's teacher has sent me an e-mail, explaining what they are doing in school this week. it seems that they are doing addition and subtraction (primary one level) but i am not quite sure:



Addition Number bonds (Make 10 first)

1) 1 2 + 7 = 19 ..................................................10 + 2 + 7
...../ \ ..................................................................= 10 + 9
(10) (2) ..............................................................= 19


1) In this question, the bigger number is in front.
2) Therefore, take out the "tens" first.
3) Put the "tens" in the front circle (10)
4) Then only add the "ones" (2+7=9)
5) So, 10+9=19


2) 4 + 1 5 = 19................................................ 4 + 5 + 10
............/ \ ......................................................= 9 + 10
........(10) (5) ...................................................= 19


1) In the question, the bigger number is at the back.
2) Therefore, take out the "tens" and put it in the second circle.
3) Put the "ones" in front. (4+5=9)
4) Then add the (10)
5) So, 9+10=19


3) 1 6 - 2 = 14 .............................................6 - 2 = 4
...../ \.............................................................= 10 + 4
(10) (6) ........................................................= 14



1) in this question, the "tens" can be taken out straight from (10)
2) Therefore, put the "tens" in the first circle.
3) Put the "ones" in the second circle.
4) Subtract the "ones" first (6-2=4)
5) Then, add the "tens" in front
6) 10+4=14


4) 1 5 - 8 = 7 ...............................................10 - 8 = 2
...../ \ ........................................................... 5 + 2

..(5) (10) ......................................................= 7



1) In this question, make "tens" first and put it in the second circle.
2) This is because "5" cannot minus 8
3) 10-8=2
4) Add (5+2)
5) 5+2=7


sigh! whatever happened to finger-counting? primary 1 maths give me a headache.

9 comments:

King's wife said...

GOOD LUCK! You need it....in both cases. LOL

sengkor said...

ur in-laws going for a war ar? 17 people.. tht's a lot of people in 1 house.

me said...

my dear king's wife: kakaka...i shall survive!

my dear seng kor: mini-war...hahahah....in 1 condo somemore, not even a house. not yet count the shoes, luggages, clothes and gifts....my place will be overflowing. by the way, can pinjam your place ah?

Admin said...

10 + 7 = 17
10 + 7 + 2 = 19.

17 people plus you and hubby and kids? ( come to think of it, you never mentioned if you have any kids.) Boy oh boy, i won't want to be around!

sengkor said...

ok, transfer all single, pretty, female, age between 25-28 to my place.. cincailah, for u nevermind one.

Helen said...

Make the best of the situation!! Go find ur video camera and you're on ur way making your very own reality series! lol

Seriously, I think it's time u sacrifice. Let them have the condo while u and hubby go rent hotel room... :-P

Anonymous said...

one for the road......
.... 17 people, what about the toilets, cannot imagine!!!

best of luck to you mslenglui. you are 1 super-woman cum super-mum....have fun.

byeeee

seefei said...

event planner... one for the resume

me said...

my dear ah pek: ha...you are not paying attention. i've mentioned kor-kor and che-che in my previous post..17 people have included all four of us, if not 21 people i can really go gila. it is impossible to fit 21 people in my place, unless they want to be like sardine in a can. you want to be around also cannot fit in here lah, sorry.

my dear seng kor: thank u for your generosity hor....but single girls are in the 3mths to 8yrs range. if you don't mind married ones, 34 - 36years got. wan, give me a call lah.

my dear helen: what a good idea! but i scared when i return, i will be looking at a burnt down empty lot, and all the other residents holding stakes and fires waiting for me. somemore hor, my body not 'chun' like paris hilton, do reality movie also no one want to watch.

my dear pt: ya lah, must do timetable for toilet usage. stomach pain, ah? sorry, must wait until 7pm for your turn. hahahaha

my dear seefei: ya, ya. i charge very cheap one. remember me when you need one hor....like your baby's full moon