A collection of notes for the Ng brothers

Jerome turns two!

2012-01-19T22:19:00.000-08:00

It has been a long time since I last updated the blog. Jerome has turned two last weekend and we had a family celebration in a Japanese restaurant, Rakuzen at Millenia Walk. We had a little room for the celebration and it was pretty children friendly. The quality of the food was quite good based on the guests. Overall quite satisfied with the meal and Jerome's cake was NOT home made. I got an ice cream cake from Marble Slab Creamery and we customise it with Chuggington. It looked lovely and I am very pleased with the wallet friendly price as well as the looks of it. Jerome was scared of the train models though. Happy 2nd birthday J2!

Some of Yang Yang's acheivements are
[1] He scoots super well.
[2] He can listen to commands very well.
[3] Feeds himself relatively well
[4] He loves to doodle and draw with markers
[5] Loves to sing and dance.

He sang Twinkle Twinkle Little Star the other night and CY and myself were so amazed and glad. He is also learning the sounds of the letters quite well too. As I teach gor gor the letters and sounds, he has mastered at least A, C, F, O, P. I am pleasantly surprised that he enjoys it tremedously, displayed by his sitting down each time I reach for the cards.

As for his cheekiness, it's also increasing day by day. Well, Terrible twos, Horrible threes and Incredible fours! But, mummy and daddy loves both boys as much as the day they arrived. Happy birthday, Jerome!

Journal for 19 June 2011, Sunday

2011-06-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

Sunny in the morning, grey in noon, rainy during evenings. This is the weather for the day in Finland. We can finally and officially say we are quite settled in our new place in Helsinki now with 95% of the boxes cleared or at least sorted. We already have 4 boxes that are going back to SG with us when the contract ends. Today, we went to the old church park in Helsinki in the morning for the morning walk with the children and they still prefer the usual park near Kamppii. Nonetheless, it has been a really pleasant morning. Jerome is now able to walk and run very well. He has also learnt the art of climbing up the stairs and slide down on his own. He's been trying to jump, as in lift both his feet off the ground at the same time, but well, he's still trying. Sofas have become a possible obstacle course for the boys and they love to perform climbing and jumping activities on it. However, Jerome's still only calling for mama and papa. Today, he's started saying car.

We've also recieved all the guests for the month of June and they have been so wonderful in keeping me company. and i think the kids also love the company. I will try to post more often now that I am settled in, so that people who wanna know about my kiddos can have more of them.
Till then, tata.

Jerome's turning one!

2011-01-11T04:33:00.000-08:00

Jerome, my lil' baby is turning one real soon. He's an active and chatty lil' baby. Enjoys climbing up to the table top and cruising on anything he can find. With him turning one soon, it seems like so long ago when I first delivered him. Sometimes, I wonder what my life will be like if I never had children, or if I only had J1, or if I never gotten married. But when I look at the two grwing kids, learning to crawl, walk, run, sleep, eat, I quietly tell God how grateful I am, and not to take evrything I love away from me.

A little poem about God's gift to me.

Thank You God
© Shirley J. Stankiewicz

Sent straight from heaven up above
Came an angel for me to love
To hold and rock and kiss good night
To wrap my arms around real tight

To cuddle & nurture and watch him play
To kiss his boo-boo's all away
To keep him safe and warm & count all his toes
To hold the tissue for him when he blows his little nose

To laugh at his jokes, to clap as he sings
To tell him all the joy in my life that he brings
To clean up his play dough, to pull his legos apart
To pin up his drawings and tell him it's art

To watch his first day of school on the bus all alone
To fight back the tears as I make my way back home
To applaud real loud when he's in his first play
To help him with his homework at the end of his day

To adore & cherish and watch him grow
To guide and teach him all that I know
To see him through good times & help him through bad
To share in his happiness and cry when he's sad

To hold him close and be by his side
To watch him through life as my heart fills with pride
To help him with decisions, the best that I can
To know that someday he'll be a fine young man

Poem Source: Gift From Above, Baby Poems http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/family/poetry.asp?poem=1670#ixzz1AjHUitsL

What to do in blizzard like weather in Finland with the kids!

2010-12-26T05:47:00.000-08:00

Today is Boxing Day, 26th Dec 2010. The weather is vry cold, blizzard-like conditions and as Asians coming from hot and humid Singapore, it's really impossible to get out of the house. As we know, my 2 boys are active and adventurous, so no amount of scribbling, reading and craft will satisfy the need for action! We finally decided to turn the home into an 'active' playground and the only game we play was 'hide and seek'. Well, we had loads of fun and laughter; look at the rules that Javier played by.
[1] He will appear when you enter the room where he hides. *BOO!
[2] He will hide right under your nose. Daddy was standing in front of toilet and J went in and shut the door, opened it and said to his dad,"Papa, I want to hide in the toilet, ok?" We laughed till our bellies were filled.
[3] He will walk to his hiding place very quickly and loudly.... we obviously know where he's hiding!

The next game we are playing with him, is treaure hunt! Happy homestay!

Gill

It's mummy's birthday!

2010-12-19T09:21:00.000-08:00

Yes! It's the same time of the year again. I'm blowing out 28 candles in the year 2010 with my closest family around me. I'm feeling the effects of being in a strange land without friends and relatives.
Almost every birthday celebration starts with lots of well wishes, cakes and food and ends with me feeling so blessed. This year is a very quiet year, without all of the fanciful stuff, but a simple song from my family via video conference and my 3 best friends conversing with me via video brings me such blessings and peace. I wish I can be at my favourite Italian restaurant along Bukit Timah Road, enjoying dinner with my dear dear. However, counting my blessings, I have to, in such severe temperatures, I have so much time with myself.

I miss you, my dearest friends and my lovely family. I really do. Thank you for all the blessings from the past till this day. And I will treasure the "present".

A sick week for the family

2010-12-17T06:12:00.000-08:00

This past week has been a snow storm for me. I sleep a maximum of 5 hours before crawling out of bed, cleaning dirty noses and watery poo throughout the day. Cooking has become a chore simply because I have a Koala clinging to me in all of his waking hours. And, I have become really short tempered and the fuse is indeed running short with the kids. And then, I read something online that pulled me back to sanity. Life is about giving and sharing and learning. I am still learning how to be a competent stay at home mummy, which is a far cry from my life in SG. Having to cope with the chores, cooking, kids, and this week, sickness, is very tough.
So far, I have screamed and yelled at the kids, cried after and become stronger.
These two years are dedicated for my family, putting myself at the end of the list. All the good and bad will pass; when we look back at the time, we will recall and retain all the wonderful memories and sights. Just like work, there's always good and bad. Let's look at the good, forget the bad and move on; because when we look back, we won;t even remember the bad. How often do you remember the labour pain after the baby is one?

A story from "Opening The Door of your Heart"

2010-03-26T07:19:00.000-07:00

On Commitment
My view of relationships and marriage is this: when the couple are going out, they are merely involved; when they become engaged, they are still merely involved, maybe more deeply; when they publicly exchange marriage vows, that is commitment.
The meaning of the marriage ceremony is commitment. During a ceremony, to drive home the meaning in a way people usually rememberfor the rest of their lives, I explain that the difference between involvement and commitment is the same difference between bacon and eggs.
At this point, the in-laws and friends start to pay attention. They begin to wonder, 'what has bacon and eggs got to do with marriage?' I continue.
"With bacon and eggs, the chicken is only involved, but the pig is commited. Let this be a pig marriage."
I have two friends getting married soon, and I hope that both their weddings opps, marriages, will be pig marriages.

There's a lot to learn and give in commitment. May your journey be as wonderful as mine, if not surpassing mine. Be happy.

Javier's school trip to Atlantis at Lower Delta

2010-03-22T23:27:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to go for a class excursion to Singapore Botanical Gardens Jacob Ballas this morning. However, it rained heavily and we really couldn't go at all. So, there's the last minute plan to go to the Atlantis @ lower Delta. We had loads of fun and it was good value for a price at $4/ hr.

Jave upside down in ball pit

Jave's gone down the slide with Tcr Zhu'e

Jave n his new friend

Our Sunday @ Hort Park

2010-03-20T23:07:00.000-07:00

Today mummy and papa brought didi and me to Hort park! It's the first time we were there and I had a great time though it was very hot. Didi didn't like it too much cos he was fussing and mummy had to carry him and walk around...

I brought my scooter there and had fun going down the slopes.
It was fun but really too hot, so, we shorten the trip and went home.
Trust me, we'll be back for more fun soon.

Mummy,didi and me!

Daddy and me!

Me on my scooter!

Can you see my sweat?

Javier's farewell at Masterpiece CCC

2010-03-14T01:30:00.001-08:00

I am changing school so that it'll be much more convenient for mummy to fetch me to and fro school.

I'll miss my school, friends and teachers badly.

Mummy bought some cupcakes for my friends and teachers to enjoy and snap some photos for keepsake.

Hope I'll find the new school as fun!

Our new addition - Baby Jerome

2010-03-13T23:13:00.000-08:00

Oops! This post is two months late! Baby Jerome will be turning two months old 16th March'2010. Mummy has been swamped with baby, me and herself!

Baby Jerome and Javier are still getting on lovingly, except for occassions when big J wants to have mummy's attention at 100%.

To all parents out there who are tired out by your children's wants and demands, cries and wimping, remind yourself that even when you are not 100% perfect as a parent, you are still adored by them. That is so unconditional and that's the gift as a parent.

As I turn two years old...

2009-11-09T01:39:00.000-08:00

As I turned two years old, my mummy has so much thoughts and feelings. Two years ago, my mummy experienced the most excruciating pain in her lifetime to deliver me into this world and after two years, I have grown to be a boy who tugs at her heart. She has taught me a lot, like how to eat, play, sleep. But she feels that I have given her a lot more.

Thank you, my Javier for teaching me to be tolerant,
when you throw a tantrum or cry for no rhyme or reason.
For teaching me how to spend on someone else,
and how to compose myself despite being terribly upset.
You have also taught me how to thank others for making u who u r today.
No matter what happens, you are always mummy's Javier and I will always love you.

Sometimes, I cannot imagine how my little bundle has developed physically, socially and intelletually. He has shown me that he's capable of doing a lot. Though I see children everyday, I am still amazed and I thank GOD for giving me this wonderful baby.

I've learnt so much from him. I dunno how to pen it down. This experience of motherhood is something no one else can give or take away. Once you become a mother, this experience is the most worthy and precious to you.

So now, even as I am sporting a very very terrible backache (so bad I cant turn in my bed) from my 2nd pregnancy, I have no doubt about this. God is gracious to me and my family. We are blessed.

Javier's 2nd Birthday Bash with all Nov 07 tots

2009-11-01T00:08:00.000-07:00

Today was a special day for all the mummies and babies of November 2007.

This month, two years ago, marks a significant change for all of us, child and adult alike.

We held a simple birthday bash at McDonald's this year. Games, fast food and cake.. not forgetting the ice cream were part of the deal.

Some of my friends were under the weather and sick too.. I hope that they will get well really soon.

Happy Birthday, friends!

Saying hello with my little brother in 3D

2009-09-09T01:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, mummy and papa brought me to see didi to say hello in 3d.

My first meeting with didi.. but I didn't know at all. When the doc performed the u/s on mummy, i kept telling mummy,"mummy bao bao". Mummy thought that this time round will be less emotional for her, but she realised that it's not true. She teared a little when she saw didi's face. Didi also played hide and seek with Dr Chang. He tried to turn away from the camera when the scan was done.. Dr Chang had to retake the picture of his face in the end again.
Here is a picture of my didi.

After that, we went home for my nap. then went out to Taka baby fair to get some essentials for didi, but well, we ended up with more of my stuffs.

We also had a nice dinner at Sushi Tei.

My busy weekend

2009-08-27T05:46:00.000-07:00

Mummy has been really busy 'resting' these days.. It's tough for her to work, sleep and look after me with didi growing inside her each day. She's really doing a great job now.

Well, back to me, I have been talking a lot these days. I have also learnt to put words together to get what I want. For instance, I'll say "put here".
I also attended Minh Li's birthday party and I had loads of fun. Thanks for inviting me, MInh Li!

We also went to a chinese restaurant to have dimsum cos daddy wants to terminate the starhub account. I had really yummy char siew buns and century egg porridge. I ate 1 and a half baos! Daddy and mummy were so shocked.

Javier's 3rd day at school

2009-07-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

Today is Javier's 3rd day at school and I dunno how he's gonna be like. He was crying from 9.30 to 10..30 yesterday. I think he'll cry again today, but I hope he will settle down soon. It's so difficult... I dun want him to think I abandon him but at the same time, if I give in and pamper him, he will not settle. I thought for a long time yesterday and made a few calls to ex-colls, n the consensus is to let him cry is better for him in the long run. No matter what, he's a boy. I have to trust the teachers and my son. He can do it. I will have to try.

A decision to leave it to God.. I'm just going to be happy

2009-07-09T21:31:00.000-07:00

Finally, finally, after so much tears and stuff, I've decided that since I can't do much for my job except wait and see how my morning sickness goes, I will leave it to the God above to decide. For a long long while, I have been thinking about going back to work, then the puking makes me so so sick that I put it on hold. Then I worry about not being fit enough to go back when my leave ends in 9 days time. Then I detest this little life inside me, cos I can't do all of the 'normal' things that I did before and I just lay on bed most of the day. And, not forgetting the scholarship I gave up for this baby.. WIth my mum, maid, and hubby doing everyhting for me. I am just too sick, i figured. And I figured its because I am pregnant, to the extent that I told my hubby that it just does not make sense to have a 2nd child.

I thought long and hard for the past week. Today, I read something that just tugged at my heart.. It's about abortion and how the baby felt when the mummy doesn't want it anymore.
Abortion

Dear Mommy,
I am in Heaven now...I so wanted to be your little girl. I don't quite understand what has
happened.
I was so excited when I began realizing my
existance. I was in a dark, yet comfortable
place.
I saw I had fingers and toes. I was pretty far
along in my developing, yet not near ready to
leave my surroundings. I spent most of my
time thinking or sleeping. Even from my
earliest days, I felt a special bonding between you and me.

Sometimes I heard you crying and I cried
with you.
Sometimes you would yell or scream, then cry. I
heard Daddy yelling back. I was sad, and
hoped you would be better soon. I wondered why you cried so much.

One day you cried almost all of the day. I
hurt for you. I couldn't imagine why you were
so unhappy.

That same day, the most horrible thing
happened. A very mean Monster came into that warm, comfortable place I was in. I was so scared, I began screaming, but you never once tried to help me.
Maybe you never heard me.

The monster got closer and closer as I was
screaming and screaming, "Mommy, Mommy, help me
please! Mommy, help me." Complete terror is
all I felt. I screamed and screamed until I
thought I couldn't anymore. Then the monster
started ripping my arms off. It hurt so bad; the
pain i can never explain. It didn't stop. Oh, how I begged it to stop. I screamed in horror as
it ripped my leg off. Though I was in such
complete pain, I was dying. I knew I would never
see your face or hear you say how much you love
me.

I wanted to make all your tears go away. I had
so many plans to make you happy. Now I
couldn't, all my dreams were shattered. Though I was in utter pain and horror, I felt the pain of my heart breaking, above all.

I wanted more than anything to be your
daughter.
No use now, for I was dying a painful
death. I could only imagine the terrible things
that they had done to you. I wanted to tell you that I love you before I was gone, but I didn't know the words you could understand. And soon, I no longer had the breath to say them; I was dead. I felt myself rising. I was being carried by a huge angel into a big beautiful place. I was still crying, but the physical pain was gone.

The angel took me away to a wonderful
place. Then I was happy. I asked the angel what was the thing was that killed me. He
answered, "Abortion. I am sorry, for I know how it feels." I don't know what abortion is, I guess that's the name of the monster.

I'm writing to say that I love you and to
tell you how much I wanted to be your little girl. I tried very hard to live. I wanted to live. I had the will, but I couldn't; the monster was too powerful.

It sucked my arms and legs off and finally
got all of me. It was impossible to live. I just
wanted you to know I tried to stay with you. I didn't want to die.
Also, Mommy, please watch out for that abortion
monster.

Mommy, I love you and I would hate for you to
go through the kind of pain I did. Please be
careful.

Love,
Your Baby Girl

Although abortion was never on the cards for me, I felt that the baby has a life and he loves me. He doesn't mean for me to suffer this way and the feeling of detest I had for him was so silly, so unfounded. If I, as his mother don't love him, then he can feel it and he will be very very sad. When I thought about this, I think I woke up. He's God's gift. And, I will love him, just as I loved Javier.
So, now, I leave whether I will be well enough for all my 'normal' events to GOD, I can't do anything... And I believe I will live through this and say, "I'm happy for this family, for this life I've lived", when my time is here.

I think too much? Maybe... but at least it's sorted.

Our day on 4th July

2009-07-03T21:06:00.000-07:00

Today, mummy and daddy brought me to see my little baby... We still dunno if it's a boy or a girl, but we know that my little sibling has got hands and legs all ready. I still am not sure what Dr. Lim was doing with that funny thing around mummy's tummy and i wonder what's the screen for. BUt, mummy and papa say that Dr says my little baby is much more stable now and they are really happy. I had sundae at Mcdonalds too and enjoyed it tremendously.
Well then we pack food back home and I fell asleep in the car, now I am awake and busy playing at home. I will probably take my nap at 2pm today!!!

Updates for the Javier and his family

2009-06-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

It's been a long time since my mummy posted... I know. And you know why? At first, she was very very busy with work, then she discovered she has another little baby in her.
Ever since mummy has a little baby, she has been confined to the bed on weekends. As for weekdays, she also stayed home and didn't step out of the house at all (she's on unpaid leave for a month). Mummy's really poor thing; she keeps throwing up and I am always so sweet to bring tissues to her. Mummy does not dare to drink water too.. cos once she does, she will vomit. ANyway, other than the puking, we, as a family, my papa, mummy and me, really looks forward to my didi or meimei's arrival next year.
Daddy's been companying me more on weekends.. he brings me to the park for fun, cycling, running, sand, slides... papa's been super, you know? He's been caring for mummy too.. whenever mummy wants to eat, he will go the distance to get it. He's my dad, a real dad.
Ah ma has been caring for me on weekday nights and days too... cos mummy's not well.. And, so, ah ma has been toiling and although mummy knows she's really tired, ah ma always insists that she will come with us back to Bishan. Ah ma is really good. And I know why, her heart aches when she sees my mummy 'suffering'. But, but, mummy's 'suffering' will end in 9 months with another heartthrob, so it'll be all worthwhile. it will be joyous..
Eka's been good at her duties, though she occasionally still make mummy scream. hahaha... ah ma says she's so so scared of mummy. She has been companying me with daddy making trips for fun and running errands and doing housework to simple cooking for our family. And, I love playing soccer with her at home. It's loads of fun!
Okie, that's the status of the household. Will try to change photos on my blog later. Take care and muackz, with lotsa love.

Javier

Our trip to Hongkong

2009-04-13T02:19:00.000-07:00

hahaha.. we finally made our way home from Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau.. It's a long long trip.

There were some events that are worthy of mention.

Day 1: Disney Hollywood Hotel
I fell from the big big bed cos daddy ask mummy to pack the backpack while he watch over me. But alas, daddy turned around to pack the camera bag, then i crawled and fell off the bed. I cried buckets! Mummy was so so upset she scolded papa and cried. Luckily, grandma was with us and managed to calm all of us. Papa felt terrible and mama too.. Mama said sorry to papa and they huh hug each other.
Okay, after that, the highlight was Disneyland, of coz. The fireworks was splendid. Ah gong and ah ma were so happy! Mummy and daddy also, and me too... though I fell asleep 15 minutes after the show ended.

Day 2: Planned visit to Lantau
The planned visit to Lantau didn't materialise as it was raining. so we ended up shopping at tung chung. Mummy had an enjoyable time. We went back to the hotel for the check out and guess what?! I fell asleep in the pram. So the 4 adults went strolling in the park. We became wu jia ke gui. Hahaha...

Day 3: Hong Kong Day tour
We went for the typical city tour and then we ended up in shenzhen where we had good food and cheap shopping. We rested in the hotel which was pretty pleasant.

Day 4: Windows of the world
We went for the typical shenzhen city tour. It was quite pleasant as we had a pretty good tour guide. Mummy bought me a laughing buddha jade pendant, hoping that I will always be so so happy.
Windows of the world was impressive but I slept all the way, until I reached Paris. hahaha...
Then I did the tap dance on stage with ah gong. Hahaha...

Day 5: Macau
We reached Macau in the evening and decided that a nice slow dinner for the night fit us all. We went for a nice Portugese meal and ah ma managed to find a bakery selling local goodies. so she ended up food tasting in the shop and we bought a carton full of goodies.

Day 6: Macau - HK
We had city tour and then we went for the famous church wall. I was awake until I reached the wall. hahaha... so the 4 adults concluded that I always sleep when we go for the important sights.
We also had portugese egg tarts and I had a good time in one of their theme parks, I have some hotos to show how I look like du shen!

Day 7: HK
We haven had much time in HK actually. So we decided not to go far. We went for a nice dim sum breakfast and then to Ladies market. Then it was time to head home. Check out the photos.

Some things I realised during the trip:
[1] J's a big boy now. He can walk really well and run fast.
[2] He's a real happy boy.
[3] He's scared of mascots.
[4] He hates shopping.
[5] He's fussy about food.
[6] He sleeps at 9am.

I love my boy and family to bits. I am terribly tired but I dun regret going for this tour.

Decided on school for me!

2009-03-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

Mum's decided on school for me. I'll be spending some time at Masterpiece till I am old enough for kindergarten.
Today has been a tiring day for mummy and she just hopes to constantly remind herself that it's a real blessing to have me.

Thank God for giving me my dearest boy,
whom i promise to hold and love
unconditionally
faithfully
and
loyally
May I be thankful for the moments when I fume at his tantrums,
cos it means he's still close to me.
May I be joyous when he kicks a fuss,
cos it means he knows what he wants.
May I be aware of what I've got,
And be thankful and grateful.

Javier's recovering from stomach flu

2009-02-27T02:15:00.000-08:00

The last week has been a tedious journey for mum and the entire family. I was down with stomach flu, which means vomiting and diahorrea for the week. It was really tough as my appetite was poor and did not want rice or porridge. ANd, oh yes, i was put on soy formula. Grandma had a hard time too.. taking care of me. I didn't sleep well too and kept waking in the night. Mummy suffered from an inflammed ear drum yesterday; the doc attributed that to the sinus problem. It was not a very pleasant week but mummy is so glad that the week's over and weekends are here. Tomorrow will be fun as we plan to visit a 3 weeks old mei mei. She's the daughter of my dad's good friend. As usual, morning will be for marketing and cooking what I like to have, noon is dedicated to the trip and evening will be playtime @ the park. Mum's promised that if it rains, we'll go to fidgets.

PS: I really hope the viruses will stay away from us... It's really been a roller coaster week.

East Coast Park on 19th Feb

2009-02-20T06:21:00.000-08:00

Mom and dad took leave to bring me to the beach.

Look!

My 1st Valentine's Day

2009-02-20T05:48:00.000-08:00

It is V Day and mummy and daddy had gotten together for 8 years.

We went for dinner at Jack's Place in AMK and look at the fun we had!

My trip to Kidzworld @ SG Zoo

2009-02-20T05:20:00.000-08:00

Mummy's been really lazy and busy since the CNY.. Hahaha... We went to the zoo last weekend and these are th photos.

I had real fun at the waterplay, but I also know how to spot animals at the zoo.

Check the photos out.

Photo 1: Javier walking hand in hand with mum

Photo 2: pointing to monkeys in the trees

Photo 3: Dad and Jave

Photo: See how fun it is!?

Excursion to Farm Mart

2009-01-03T00:52:00.000-08:00

This morning was nice and cool. I decided to wake up at 6am (an hour earlier than usual) to play. Mum and dad couldn't take it, so they slept in for another hr whilst I played with Eka. When they rise, mum made pizza for my breakfast. We changed, then set off for Farm Mart. It was a bit of a dead town at first, but as more children joined us, it became a very nice and cozy morning. I saw bull frogs (mum's scared), tortoises, rabbits, chincillas, birds, fishes, prawns, dogs and goats!
Mummy tried getting me to feed the goat. I did it once n refused after. They are simply too scary.
We went scouting for CNY flowers after that, but mumy didnt see anything she likes. We went home and I got my long long nap! What a day!

Christmas party with family ~ we miss you, ah yee.

2008-12-26T06:52:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a simple, nice and comforting christmas party for our family and benjamin jiu jiu came to prepare nice food with jie jie jaime. I was so tired, I slept before they all left. We had a nice spread of food, turkey, ham, salad (taco flavoured), pork knuckles, tortillas and mummy didn;t forget me. she cooked beef casserole for me. It took her 5 and a half hours. Thank god it turned out nice.
there was konnayaku, agar agar and cakes for dessert. Mum prepared mango sorbet for me, but i prefered agar agar and helped myself to it. I was allowed a small teeny weeny bit after playing the poor cat.. sigh... so much work to get such a small slice. I was happy with 3 gifts.

Dong Zhi

2008-12-22T05:24:00.000-08:00

mummy says it's chinese festival called dong zhi and we have to make dumpling balls.

Look at how we made them... Fun!

It's my mummy's birthday

2008-12-22T05:16:00.000-08:00

Saturday was mummy's birthday and so mum and dad brought me to Vivocity to buy me a pair of Crocs. I was unhappy and cranky and just when they surrendered and want to head back, they brought me to the outdoor playground. I wasn;t impressed until I saw water play and I wet myself thoroughly. mummy had to buy me new clothes.. I ended up wearing a Mr Impossible Tee and new cargo pants home.

Look at the pictures:

My 1st Christmas

2008-12-13T05:54:00.000-08:00

These are some shots of me and the Christmassy season in SG now. I'm fast asleep and mummy is going to KO already. So, just let the pictures do the talking.

Javier's down with HFMD ~ Thank goodness it's mild!

2008-12-09T18:42:00.000-08:00

I am unwell now. Mummy and daddy brought me out to Orchard Road to look at the beautiful Christmas lights over the weekend and took some lovely photos.
I also went to IKEA to get a high chair for ah ma to confine me when i have my meals. I like this chair tho.
Then on Sunday, mummy saw 3 red dots on my hand, but ah gong and papa say that mummy is too paranoid, so mummy decided that it was ok, so she left it. But on Monday morning, mummy saw a big ulcer in my mouth and checked on the 3 red dots again. I was brought to Dr Chan and she confirmed that I have mild HFMD. So, I am home with mummy and ah ma.

A fun-filled Friday

2008-11-21T05:39:00.001-08:00

Today was fun for me though I'm still in the midest of recovering from my flu. Mummy's caught a bigger and stronger flu bug, which my grandma says is an annual event.
Papa took leave today to enjoy a family day with mum and me. So, even though mummy was sick and sleepy, she braced herself so that the day can go on as planned.
Anyway, this was what I did.

Breakfast @ McDonald's

Morning walk in park

Fun water play @ Jacob Ballas

Drinking from the cup ~ all by myself!

2008-11-15T16:12:00.000-08:00

This morning, mummy served me bread with my soy milk (cos I had stomach flu and cant take my normal milk) Daddy put it in my sippy cup with a spout and I attempted to take it off. So, mummy gave me a hand and took it off for me.
Then what happens is as follows: I finished all my milk!

Trying to hold the cup and drink ~ mummy says no one holds the cup like I do!

See that contented smile??

I modelled mum and held it right! Appaluse!
I am so smart right?

Javier's 1st Birthday Party

2008-11-09T05:22:00.000-08:00

Here's my first birthday party. I had a long day and am sleeping now, so mummy has some time to write and post the pictures.

Take a look!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/29028137@N03/sets/72157608802946759/

Being a mum for the past twelve months

2008-10-31T21:32:00.000-07:00

As I'm preparing for Javier's 1st birthday, I am also recalling the past 365 days.
This is a poem I want to dedicate to my son. I read it online.

Hey baby boy
You bring me joy
Every time I look at you
All the little things you do
I'm so glad God gave me you
I wake every morning just to look in your eyes
Every single morning I get a different surprise
I pray everyday that God blesses us both
But I pray even more that God blesses you most.
A Baby Poem by Tonya Y. Hiers from Family Friend Poems

Being a mom, to u, my son has been the most wonderful thing I have ever done.
I doubt there's anything more wonderful than this
for you are God's gift to me.

As a mom, I did so much, much more than I've ever done.
I've held ur hand and clean ur poo
At every opportunity I could

Ur precious smile, ur little kiss,
Ur little hand that touches my feet.
They touch my heart like none other.

In this world, in my eyes,
you will always be that little baby.
I will always be here to give support,
i promise you eternal love.
I'll be here when u call.

I pray to God that you will be
A cheerful boy with compassion
A worthy man with integrity
A faithful husband with loyalty
A proud father to enjoy all you've brought us.

Just don't ever forget that you are my child.

My Birthday Invite

2008-10-31T07:23:00.000-07:00

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My Lunar Birthday on 28th October 2008

2008-10-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

I am one!! Tonight, I celebrate my one year old birthday with my mummy, daddy, xiao yi po and eka. Mummy and daddy bought me a nice birthday cake (mini) and xiaoyi po bought me a tricycle. I loved it a lot. Eka helped to clean up my mess. Thank you and I'm very happy today!!

My first enrichment class is Kindermusik

2008-10-26T02:06:00.000-07:00

Today is 26th October, 2 weeks from my birthday and my mummy has finally found a suitable enrichment class for me. Mummy attended the trial class at KIndermusik with me and enjoyed the music and actions. The theme for this term is Feathers and we were given a bag of goodies to bring back. There's a music CD - all feathers songs and 8 pictures of birds that mummy wants to put on the wall, hoping that I don't tear them down... Hahaha...I was alright until towards the end of the class. As usual, I want to explore beyond the walls of the class and wandered around. Teacher Catilyn was slightly stiff and din dance as much as mummy hoped for. However, no worries, mummy will do some more work with me at home. I was so tired from the singing and dancing that I am still asleep now. That's 1 hour of nap! Well, I'll continue with my sleep and tell u more later.

Javier

My first time at Go Go Bambini

2008-10-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

Today was a wet day and mummy had finished her final report for her studies. She literally dumped me at grandma's everyday for two days and I only got to see her at night. She was feeling guilty about not spending enough time with me, I guess that made her decide to bring me to Go Go Bambini today, despite the rain.
I had fun with some 6 other babies in the soft play area. I still didn't want to walk though I enjoyed climbing all over the space. The balls were beautiful too. Mummy ordered cheese balls for me to eat, but I always couldn;t wait to join back into the play area.
There was a rude gor gor (big bro) who threw a ball at me purposely and he used quite some force. Mummy gave me a kiss and I was alright again. He was rude, but his maid was not able to make him say sorry and mummy thought it's just impossible, so we continued to have fun instead of worrying about him.
No matter what, I enjoyed myself a lot and mummy promised to bring me to Fidgets next time.
Whee!!! I'm waiting...

Updates of Myself as I turn slightly older than 8 months

2008-07-12T00:14:00.000-07:00

Hi there! My mummy has been feeling lethargic these few days as she is taking two classes at work and its taxing her. Mummy is also supposed to write her final document for her studies and its been dragging because I am terribly cute and irresistible. So, whenever mummy tries to do her work, i will be there; cute and asking her to play with me. Poor mummy..

Anyway, time for my updates! My daddy and mummy brought me to swim with my float at Bishan Swimming complex as Auntie Eva was out that Friday. You can see how much I enjoyed myself that day. It was fun having daddy in the water with me, allowing me to 'speed' through the water in my 'boat'.

Also, I have managed to sit unassisted at all, crawling is not really fun for me. so i've decided to try and master the art of standing and walking as soon as I can. I am practically pulling everything I am seeing and standing up. I enjoy falling off too... cos mummy and daddy cushion my falls with the pillows and bolsters and matresses.

Mummy and granny have also let me tried coarser food textures. Mummy says that this will help me work the cheek muscles and then i will start calling her soon. That's her evil plan.

Well, I am still not sleeping through the night as yet. mummy and daddy say that they have gotten used to it and will just wait till i am ready to sleep through now.

As for my weight, I am about 10kg right now.. It;s getting very tough for grandma to carry me nowadays. Thank you, grandma for taking such good care of me!

These couple of days, mummy has been telling me that she feels fat and wants to lose some of the weight she put on after she gave birth to me. Mummy has decided that she will go jogging and use ah yee's yoga package to do some exercises on weekdays when grandma can take care of me.

I am going to have a swim later if the weather is still as sunny as now; and tell u what, tomorrow's even more interesting, I get to go to the beach for the 1st time if it does not rain. Please, please do not rain..

Mummy's also a little upset that daddy is going to Taiwan for a business trip on Monday and can only be back late Sturday; but she keeps telling me that daddy needs to do this so that we can live more comfortably.

Anyway, I'll miss you, daddy. you must take care.

My day at Bishan Park

2008-06-30T00:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Sunday and mummy and daddy had intended to bring me out for a swim at Bishan Swimming Complex when the clouds turned stormy. They decided then that it was risky to bring me swimming under such doubt. Poor mummy, she spent a good half an hour blowing up my swim float and all she could do was let me play with it like a bu dao weng. We've shelved the swimming plans but not enough to dampen our spirits to venture outdoors. We went to Bishan Park nearby and had some fun. Look at the photos of me swining so fast, my daddy could not even catch a photo. Mummy was the main person holding onto me as I tried out all the fun games in the playground. Daddy was supposed to be the better photographer. He tried hard enough but I wasn't very cooperative... Cheeky me..

My new law in the car

2008-06-28T15:03:00.000-07:00

Me like a king in my new car seat..

Me in my old car seat, so poor thing right?

Mummy and daddy established a new rule for me whenever I am in the car. That is, I am not supposed to be carried when I am in the car. Mummy and Daddy just bought me a new carseat that can follow me through till I turn four yesterday. We went to Baby Hypermart in Shun Li Industrial Park to shop for one, and guess what, my mummy plonked me into every model that she sees. I was so reluctant towards the end that I kept reaching out my hands to be carried. My mummy finally decided on a Maxi Cosi Tobi in Gypsy cloth. Mummy insisted on having gypsy as she thinks the cottony material is the most comfy for my little body. Now, look at me in my car seat? I like it better now cos I can see a lot more things out of the window when I am so high up now...

My mummy and daddy's ROM anniversary

2008-06-24T20:34:00.000-07:00

Today is my beloved mummy and daddy's 4th ROM anniversary. My mummy and daddy have been through so many things together and have stuck to each other. They said that I am the best gift that they've got since they've gotten together.
We are going to celebrate their anniversary tomorrow by going out for shopping trip and might go for a swim if weather permits. I love you, mummy and daddy. Happy anniversary!

My first post on my first blog ever

2008-06-22T05:54:00.000-07:00

Finally, I have my blog. My mummy has been as busy as a bee for the past seven months of my birth and although I know that deep deep down in her heart she had always wanted to design a blog for me, she's simply too shag to do it. Anyway, now I have one!
Well, quick updates for all the aunties and uncles who've missed me over the past 7 months. I am now a whoppy 10kg big baby and I still cant walk or stand yet. Which means I still need my mummy and daddy to hold me, and I must admit. I truly enjoy it. I just went for my first dip at the pool at Auntie Eva's condominium on 19th June 08. I was a little scared at first because mummy has neverever brought me to a pool that huge. But, being the dare devil that I am, I conquered the entire pool in a matter of minutes. Mummy was in the pool with me while my granny was teaching me what I could do with the water. Don't you envy me for having two hot babes in the pool with me? hahaha... Mummy is also bringing me for weekly walks at Bishan Park where I get to enjoy the swing... hmm... my mummy and daddy have not taken a single photo of me flying on the swing.. I'll make sure I remind them the next time I go! well, I am really tired now and got to go to my bed now.. See ya n *muacks! got my wet kiss? Love you.