My darling son is getting closer and closer to being ONE. 5 more days to be exact. I'm so nervous!
I even applied a day's leave on 17 May Monday (his official birthdate, 5 June the party date is his Lunar date).
I dont know what to do with him - literally and not figuratively this time.
Should I bring him to the ZOO with my Aunt LY and brothers?
Do 1 yr olds know what to do at a zoo other than get frightened by screaming animals?
I'm not a bimbotic mum who thinks spending hours at the mall is best. For boring noons maybe, but not on a first birthday please.
How about a swimming session with his first float and UV suit?
Ok let's see what the Grandparents say.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Birthday Wishlist?
People we love are already asking me what presents can they get for Adam. Honestly, I dont know.
I know this sounds crazy but I highly discourage anyone from buying toys for him cos we have too many toys at home which he isn't really interested in playing/gets bored of too soon.
So without buying a Toddler toys, what else can one get for him?
Here are some suggestions I gave / was given:
- Drawing easel from IKEA or Little Tikes
- Crumpler Baby school bag
- Little Tikes Cosy Coupe (bulky and I still can't decide if he will like it though. The risk is there)
- Books - board books, pop-up books, storybooks
- IKEA blue bookshelf (good for our new pad!)
- IKEA or Little Tikes study table and chair set (good for our new pad too)
- Crayola crayons (esp if they are washable)
That said, I wonder what he's really getting on his Birthday.
Oh yah, no clothes too please! He has tons from GAP, Pumpkin Patch, Ralph Lauren and Burberry already :)
Thanks people!
I know this sounds crazy but I highly discourage anyone from buying toys for him cos we have too many toys at home which he isn't really interested in playing/gets bored of too soon.
So without buying a Toddler toys, what else can one get for him?
Here are some suggestions I gave / was given:
- Drawing easel from IKEA or Little Tikes
- Crumpler Baby school bag
- Little Tikes Cosy Coupe (bulky and I still can't decide if he will like it though. The risk is there)
- Books - board books, pop-up books, storybooks
- IKEA blue bookshelf (good for our new pad!)
- IKEA or Little Tikes study table and chair set (good for our new pad too)
- Crayola crayons (esp if they are washable)
That said, I wonder what he's really getting on his Birthday.
Oh yah, no clothes too please! He has tons from GAP, Pumpkin Patch, Ralph Lauren and Burberry already :)
Thanks people!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Learning with my Baby
Baby Kai has many toys - that's an understatement. I found out when I decided to match his flash cards with his existing toys, and realised that I could find most objects in the vocabulary.
Anyway, since I am on MC today, decided to do something fun and educational with him, making full use of the rare times I have with him :)
He's been super naughty lately, for instance, he wants to eat EVERYTHING with Blueberries. Blueberry in yogurt, blueberry with oats, blueberry in porridge (what?!?!!)... We all know he loves his blueberries, but Sigh.
What I did was pretend to eat his porridge, then offer a spoonful to him, which he obligingly ate, then I picked up a blueberry using pincer-grasp and ate it as is (without mixing in porridge), and he did the same. Funny thing was, after a few repititions, he picked up the blueberry and put it in my mouth, feeding me! Super cute can! He must be thinking what a hungry mother he has, eating his blueberries. Can't get angry with a mon-mon like that :D
He's been super naughty lately, for instance, he wants to eat EVERYTHING with Blueberries. Blueberry in yogurt, blueberry with oats, blueberry in porridge (what?!?!!)... We all know he loves his blueberries, but Sigh.
What I did was pretend to eat his porridge, then offer a spoonful to him, which he obligingly ate, then I picked up a blueberry using pincer-grasp and ate it as is (without mixing in porridge), and he did the same. Funny thing was, after a few repititions, he picked up the blueberry and put it in my mouth, feeding me! Super cute can! He must be thinking what a hungry mother he has, eating his blueberries. Can't get angry with a mon-mon like that :D
Sunday, May 2, 2010
New BREMBO hugeass brakes
As told by Daddy A: "Now hon, your 100-0 will be faster than your 0-100"
what??!
what??!
Waited slightly less than a week for the stock, and had a small installation problem at first, because these brakes were originally meant for Porsche Cayenne the Big-Daddy SUV.
But thankfully, all solved now, else we have to trade these in for something else.
But thankfully, all solved now, else we have to trade these in for something else.
Random Sunday morning
Baby Kai is featured here with his sidekicks
Did my baby learn this trick of holding things in his mouth from the sidekicks?!
Did my baby learn this trick of holding things in his mouth from the sidekicks?!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Baby Expo 30 April - 02 May 2010
Venue: Singapore Expo, Hall 4A
Dates: 30 April Friday - 02 May 2010 Sunday
Time: 11am - 9pm daily.
Took leave, and went with Aunty Meena & her sis-in-law Jothi on the 1st day of the Baby fair to get her last-minute baby-shopping done. I woke up early and fed/watered/bathed Baby Kai, and we took a 10min drive to Expo. Living in the East rocks!
We all arrived at 11am, and did our shopping inside. I let Baby Kai play on the Evenflo exersaucers, but as I expected, he doesnt enjoy them very much. Baby Kai isn't really into toys. He enjoys interaction and using his hands. Then we moved on to every booth and sniffed out good buys like hounds on narcotics.
Now, what good deals did we aunties-and-a-baby snag?
There was a booth selling really cheap and authentic Carters bibs, Carters rompers and Korean baby clothes. Bought 1 sleeper pants with dog-print for only $10! Carters bibs went 3 for $10, and rompers 5 for $20.
Also bought a Pigeon Mag Mag sippy for Kai.
So kawaii!
Aunty Meena's NUK loot and Moo Moo Kow cloth diapers, a cheaper alternative to Bumwear. 3 pc covers + 6 inserts for only $85.
I felt the BEST buy for the day was this Combi Miracle Turn DX lightweight stroller for only $566! RRP is $629. With this purchase, a Combi bath seat is thrown in for FREE. What a steal right!
"Mummy can I climb onto the chair?" My lil rascal has upgraded to climbing furniture at home. After his breakfast (and before we left the house) when I was doing the dishes, he climbed onto the coffeetable and grinned at me when I emerged from the kitchen.
-__-"
Dates: 30 April Friday - 02 May 2010 Sunday
Time: 11am - 9pm daily.
Took leave, and went with Aunty Meena & her sis-in-law Jothi on the 1st day of the Baby fair to get her last-minute baby-shopping done. I woke up early and fed/watered/bathed Baby Kai, and we took a 10min drive to Expo. Living in the East rocks!
We all arrived at 11am, and did our shopping inside. I let Baby Kai play on the Evenflo exersaucers, but as I expected, he doesnt enjoy them very much. Baby Kai isn't really into toys. He enjoys interaction and using his hands. Then we moved on to every booth and sniffed out good buys like hounds on narcotics.
Now, what good deals did we aunties-and-a-baby snag?
There was a booth selling really cheap and authentic Carters bibs, Carters rompers and Korean baby clothes. Bought 1 sleeper pants with dog-print for only $10! Carters bibs went 3 for $10, and rompers 5 for $20.
Also bought a Pigeon Mag Mag sippy for Kai.
So kawaii!
Aunty Meena's NUK loot and Moo Moo Kow cloth diapers, a cheaper alternative to Bumwear. 3 pc covers + 6 inserts for only $85.
I felt the BEST buy for the day was this Combi Miracle Turn DX lightweight stroller for only $566! RRP is $629. With this purchase, a Combi bath seat is thrown in for FREE. What a steal right!
"Mummy can I climb onto the chair?" My lil rascal has upgraded to climbing furniture at home. After his breakfast (and before we left the house) when I was doing the dishes, he climbed onto the coffeetable and grinned at me when I emerged from the kitchen.
-__-"
After the baby fair, I sent Meena and Jothi home and brought Baby Kai to my mum's, where we went to Causeway Point for Yakun kaya toast and more shopping at Kiddy Palace.
By dusk, Baby Kai & I were sticky, oily and sweaty but we enjoyed ourselves so much. One of the rare times where I wasn't working and could spend 24hours with my darling munchkin. Life is bliss :)
By dusk, Baby Kai & I were sticky, oily and sweaty but we enjoyed ourselves so much. One of the rare times where I wasn't working and could spend 24hours with my darling munchkin. Life is bliss :)
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Kai's attempt in self-feeding
Question: What is Baby Kai up to??
And why is the greedy dog involved?!
Answer: This is actually Baby Kai in his food adventure.
With some success in self-bottlefeeding, I'm trying to get him to self-feed as well. But as you can see, more food ends up on the table and floor than in his mouth -__-"
Also, he likes to use his hands more than his utensils. Even though I offer utensils to him, he will end up using his hands instead.
Any recommendations for successful dining etiquette??
P.S. You can tell I'm not the fussy freak kinda Mom can't you? :P
I won't fret over my children rolling in the grass in the name of good clean fun, so to speak, and call me insane, but I actually think ingesting some dog fur won't kill em children either.
And why is the greedy dog involved?!
Answer: This is actually Baby Kai in his food adventure.
With some success in self-bottlefeeding, I'm trying to get him to self-feed as well. But as you can see, more food ends up on the table and floor than in his mouth -__-"
Also, he likes to use his hands more than his utensils. Even though I offer utensils to him, he will end up using his hands instead.
Any recommendations for successful dining etiquette??
P.S. You can tell I'm not the fussy freak kinda Mom can't you? :P
I won't fret over my children rolling in the grass in the name of good clean fun, so to speak, and call me insane, but I actually think ingesting some dog fur won't kill em children either.
Baby gate
Havent had time to update for our weekend that just passed. Have we been missed? :P
Remember I said Andy won 3rd prize in 4D? So we brought Baby Kai to Kiddy Palace at Century Square, and everytime we go there, he's greeted by his favourite sales assistant.
He put Baby Kai onto a HUGE motor horse, but Baby Kai doesnt like it!
In the end...
we bought a safety gate for him instead. Seems like it's high time we installed one, cos he is getting around the house really fast!
Remember I said Andy won 3rd prize in 4D? So we brought Baby Kai to Kiddy Palace at Century Square, and everytime we go there, he's greeted by his favourite sales assistant.
He put Baby Kai onto a HUGE motor horse, but Baby Kai doesnt like it!
In the end...
we bought a safety gate for him instead. Seems like it's high time we installed one, cos he is getting around the house really fast!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Everything
The other night, I went grocery-shopping after work, and Andy texted me: "Any goodies for me hon?"
This simple question jolted me as I checked my grocery bag - organic oats, baby powder, plain yogurt, fresh milk, sweet potatos, wholemeal bread - EVERYTHING was for Baby Kai and NONE for the parents, ie. US.
This realisation that everything is about Baby Kai now gave me a minor fright.
I wonder if he would buy us $2000-wheelchairs and change our diapers when we are old and incontinent.
We love Baby Kai so much, it's scary. Do all parents feel the same way?
This simple question jolted me as I checked my grocery bag - organic oats, baby powder, plain yogurt, fresh milk, sweet potatos, wholemeal bread - EVERYTHING was for Baby Kai and NONE for the parents, ie. US.
This realisation that everything is about Baby Kai now gave me a minor fright.
I wonder if he would buy us $2000-wheelchairs and change our diapers when we are old and incontinent.
We love Baby Kai so much, it's scary. Do all parents feel the same way?
Monday, April 19, 2010
Simple pleasures
Hubby's self-made Banana split!
I've been craving for Banana split the entire week, and we couldn't eat it over the weekend due to our busy schedules and family appointments. Too busy to eat dessert, the irony!
And this week, I'm having classes again.
I raced home after school today to see my babies - big & small, and Hubby gave me a nice surprise - his self-made banana split. Very evil!
I savoured every bit of it - my fav Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia icecream, Hershey's chocolate syrup, and Indian bananas. I swear those are the sweetest species of bananas - even better than Del Montes.
Coming home to a darling hubby giving baby Kai his bedtime bath and preparing dinner for me just makes all the difference.
I wouldn't give the world for simple pleasures like these - things that no amount of money can buy.
I have the best Hubby in the world :)
I've been craving for Banana split the entire week, and we couldn't eat it over the weekend due to our busy schedules and family appointments. Too busy to eat dessert, the irony!
And this week, I'm having classes again.
I raced home after school today to see my babies - big & small, and Hubby gave me a nice surprise - his self-made banana split. Very evil!
I savoured every bit of it - my fav Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia icecream, Hershey's chocolate syrup, and Indian bananas. I swear those are the sweetest species of bananas - even better than Del Montes.
Coming home to a darling hubby giving baby Kai his bedtime bath and preparing dinner for me just makes all the difference.
I wouldn't give the world for simple pleasures like these - things that no amount of money can buy.
I have the best Hubby in the world :)
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Baby Noelle's shower & red-egg party
Sunday 18 April 2010: Baby Noelle Goh's full month shower & red egg party
Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront
The diaper cake I baked for her:)
The hotel ballroom was huge, and they even provided a baby cot and children cutlery for eating. Thumbs up!
Baby Noelle dressed in Baby Ralph Lauren. All those pretty frocks and pink stuff makes it all worthwhile to have a princess! I soooo want a daughter!
Red egg party
Gong-gong and little Kai
My cousin Calvin & his gf.
This baby suffers no fools
Cousin Yanling and her little princess who just turned 1 last month.
Thank God for my wonderful Mom who helped me with Baby Kai, else Andy & I wouldn't have been able to eat and chat in peace :)
I totally miss Baby Kai's full month shower, where we were showered with so many pressies, so to speak - rompers, shoes, clothes, soft toys. It was overwhelming, but after the party I had ample time to rest at home for several months more, and that feeling of not having to wake up to an alarm clock was great. Baby Kai and I did everything together, except for sacred moments where I took a poop on the toilet bowl.
I wish my cousin Denise and her hubby Peter will enjoy their little bundle of joy in the long journey ahead called parenthood :)
Venue: Grand Copthorne Waterfront
The diaper cake I baked for her:)
The hotel ballroom was huge, and they even provided a baby cot and children cutlery for eating. Thumbs up!
Baby Noelle dressed in Baby Ralph Lauren. All those pretty frocks and pink stuff makes it all worthwhile to have a princess! I soooo want a daughter!
Red egg party
Gong-gong and little Kai
My cousin Calvin & his gf.
This baby suffers no fools
Cousin Yanling and her little princess who just turned 1 last month.
Thank God for my wonderful Mom who helped me with Baby Kai, else Andy & I wouldn't have been able to eat and chat in peace :)
I totally miss Baby Kai's full month shower, where we were showered with so many pressies, so to speak - rompers, shoes, clothes, soft toys. It was overwhelming, but after the party I had ample time to rest at home for several months more, and that feeling of not having to wake up to an alarm clock was great. Baby Kai and I did everything together, except for sacred moments where I took a poop on the toilet bowl.
I wish my cousin Denise and her hubby Peter will enjoy their little bundle of joy in the long journey ahead called parenthood :)
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Kate Spade Henry diaper bag
I've always wanted a Kate Spade diaper bag, and when my trusty babyish-looking one gave way, it gave me good excuse to splurge on a new one.
It may appear small, but it's actually quite roomy, with 2 side pockets for milk bottles, and an interior zippered compartment large enough to put my handphone and wallet, and 2 interior patch pockets to put Kai's utensil set and another bottle.
I like the matching changing mat and its functionality without compromising style and looks.
I've yet to come across any designer who does diaper bags that are affordable on the wallet and eye-candy at the same time.
This is The quintessential diaper bag for all fashionista mommies *thumbs up*
Baby Kai is 11 months!
My darling baby is 11 months old today! I can't believe it - I'm in awe. Not in a beaming proud Mommy way, but rather in a perpetually tired, chasing after my rascal and I-cant-believe-I-survived-thus-far kinda way!
and he has a new toy to celebrate this new milestone.
Tearing the toy apart.
New toy, again! Courtesy of the banker from DBS Treasures priority banking :)
and he has a new toy to celebrate this new milestone.
Tearing the toy apart.
New toy, again! Courtesy of the banker from DBS Treasures priority banking :)
Edit to add: Our lucky baby let Andy strike 4D 3rd prize again! 2nd time already. Mommy wants to go Takashimaya baby dept :P
Thursday, April 15, 2010
As told by Daddy A...
Andy about my car: You know how to drive car, dont know how to bring car for servicing, know how to scratch the rims, dont know how to bring for repair, know how to own car, dont know how to wash car. You know how to eat, dont know how to cook. Know how to crap, dont know how to clean your ass.
(err.. no prizes for guessing who sent the car for all those right?)
Andy about Baby A: Darling, when you go shopping for Kai's clothes, can help me ask the sales=girl got matching romper or sleepsuit in 300 months? I want to wear matching outfits with Baby. ^__^ *grins*
Sometimes, I dont know whether to laugh or to scratch head about my Hubby. Zzzz
(err.. no prizes for guessing who sent the car for all those right?)
Andy about Baby A: Darling, when you go shopping for Kai's clothes, can help me ask the sales=girl got matching romper or sleepsuit in 300 months? I want to wear matching outfits with Baby. ^__^ *grins*
Sometimes, I dont know whether to laugh or to scratch head about my Hubby. Zzzz
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Happy Birthday to my sista Maine!
Charmaine's birthday this year was spent at Crowne Plaza, Airport hotel.
The place was quiet and nice ambience, and good thing was we were allocated a secluded table so we could crack our dirty jokes without anyone sniggering at us LOL.
See what I mean by dirty?
Luckily, our dear gal didnt ask for 25 of these firecrackers!! (else we'll end up like NDP Parade)
Sisters forever!
After the buffet and huge-tits cake.. Look at Meena's tummy @@.. And by the way, Charmaine got a new eye candy from KW - Gucci ltd edition bag, only 80 pcs in Singapore! *cool!*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART!
WE LOVE YA ALWAYS! :D
The place was quiet and nice ambience, and good thing was we were allocated a secluded table so we could crack our dirty jokes without anyone sniggering at us LOL.
See what I mean by dirty?
Luckily, our dear gal didnt ask for 25 of these firecrackers!! (else we'll end up like NDP Parade)
Sisters forever!
After the buffet and huge-tits cake.. Look at Meena's tummy @@.. And by the way, Charmaine got a new eye candy from KW - Gucci ltd edition bag, only 80 pcs in Singapore! *cool!*
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART!
WE LOVE YA ALWAYS! :D
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