Kate's antics: Don't lose out!

Being the 6th child, Kate has instinctively learned some ‘kiasu’ skills. Daddy said, “Smile!” but she ain’t stopping.

“Gor gor you smile, I drink fast fast”

~ mummy wee – a blog on parenting 6 kids in Singapore ~

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