Frenzy Me

My Babies & Me!

2011-10-28T21:06:00.000+08:00

Able to take a decent shot of all cos we are snacking at Grandma's place!
Loves...

My babies and me!

2011-10-28T21:04:00.001+08:00

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Jayden @ 39months

2011-09-19T00:41:00.000+08:00

This is my boy who never fails to brighten my day. Though he is transiting from Terrible 2 to Horrible 3, he is still our big baby.

He still wants us to carry him. I think he simply wants our attention. Now I am suffering from aching arms and backs. Really need a massage man. Makes me feel lethargic. Need to start exercising man but where to find time?!?!??!

He is enjoying his music class and it is our Sunday routine to bring him to class, have his fishball noodles and then YOGURT! This is the treat that he is waiting for. :)

He has a love and hate relationship with his sister. He hates her because she likes to snatch his bolster and bite it! And he gets real mad when it is wet with her saliva. haha...

He keeps asking why x a zillion times. But that's the norm for his age. He totally understands what we are talking about be it Eng or Mandarin.
Once I was telling Allan in Mandarin and thought Jayden was doing his own things, "You accompany him lah. I go downstairs to bring up the newspapers."

the next moment, he said to his Daddy,"Daddy, you go and take newspaper. Mummy stay here with me."
Dud! Totally unexpected. hahaha...

Doing for his first dental appt tomorrow. Not sure what to expect though. :P

Nite!

Celeste@ 15mos old

2011-09-19T00:23:00.001+08:00

Celeste is coming to 15mos old next Monday.

She can call everyone in the family including extended family clearly.
Daddy, mummy, papa, mama, ah-gong, ah-ma, gor-gor, da-jie, er-jie, didi, ah peh, ah-mum, aunty, uncle, bu2.

Can walk well, but doesn't like solid food.

She is a quick learner in terms of speech and understanding what we are saying. Can say bird, clock, count 1,2,3,4,5, imitate crying when we ask her who cried just now, loves to say Hallo to strangers when we go for walks, loves to kiss her gor-gor!

Basically, she is a happy baby with a fierce temperament. Especially when she gets jealous of her gor-gor. Both kids stick to me when I'm home. Though feel "breathless" at times, but tell myself to enjoy it before they grow up and spread their own wings.

Time flies and she is like a big girl now.hehe... love her beautiful eyes and pouty mouth. my lil cutie tigress.

My 5th Music Wonderland lesson!

2011-07-31T13:09:00.000+08:00

Before start of lesson :)

Jayden updates

2011-05-31T13:20:00.000+08:00

The Coconut boy

Growing O.L.D

2011-05-27T03:24:00.001+08:00

Slowly but surely, I am aging... :( skin in my fingers n thighs seems to b drying out. Yet I am lazy to put on moisturizer. Haha...

But I feel growing old with my hubby together is one of the sweetest thing on Earth. :)

Love you darling. Muack!

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Singapore Election 2011

2011-05-10T19:20:00.001+08:00

It was voting day on 7th May 2011 where all had to vote except for Tanjong Pagar constituency which is led by our Mentor Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

I am in Aljunied GRC which was under the "hottest" GRC which WP Low Thieh Kiang contested against PAP George Yeo.

Throughout the campaigning, I am so eagerly waiting for News time to watch what PAP and the opposition parties are highlighting. I felt what the WP said are really concerns of the citizens. At least to me. And PM Lee apologies for the lapse in housing, transport n security 3 days before the voting day made me feel that PAP had FINALLY admitted sorry for their mistakes after these were tirelessly questioned by opposition these 2 weeks. Singapore is lucky to have a great founding father who built Singapore to where we are now. But We need a government that can hear the citizen's voices, is transparent and admit mistakes when things happen and even apologize so that we can all improve and move on in the right direction. It is pointless whenever I see government's answer on the rising HDB cost and how they keep justifying.

This day has come where opposition for the 1st time won a GRC from PAP's hands. The next 5 years will be the next change of tide where I hope the WP will not let Aljunied residents down. And I believe our government will improve and emerge better with the change.

I look forward to the next election. But I hate the fact when that means I am 5 years older! Haha...

Long weekend

2011-04-26T19:19:00.001+08:00

I had a 4days break due to the Good Friday last fri n took leave for eye review on Monday.

Had buffet lunch with darling at Traders Hotel. Yummy food and there was 1for1 so it was super worth it! I hadn't take half day to do my own things for a long time! Haiz, working here is like no life.

I have decided to take half day every alternate Friday to relax. Haha... Planning only... Whahaha... See how it goes. Need to go for my facial, shop for things... Hee... And dating with hb... Thou he will suddenly be very busy whenever we go dating!

The tot to take half day is to do my own things without any stress or pressure. It is the only time for me to do things alone. When I won't have to answer why I took so long to do this or that. Time out alone with hubby is precious enough n I really enjoyed the lunch yesterday :)

Okay, seeing my babies soon.

Have a great evening folks!
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ME Time!

2011-04-09T16:06:00.001+08:00

Finally have the time to go do my pedi! My cuticles r so jia lat... Hee. Both bb napping n hb just back so I can come n do pedi. Shiok! Else hard to find time.

But it's damn difficult to find a place to do. All asked me to come back at 6+pm! I reached here at 3pm. Imagine!

Ok done now :))) yippee. Gg home!

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On my way home

2011-04-07T19:18:00.001+08:00

Hi ya! Just had a 2km jog at office gym today after work. On my way home n looking forward to see my babies! Hee...

Signed Jayden up for his school trip to Singapore Health Promotion board tml. Hope he enjoys it n learn the good habits :) gg to pack his poky biscuits tonight so he will look forward to school outings! This boy is v special. He will have strong likes n dislikes.

Hmm... What r my plans this weekends? Need to c hubby schedule then can plan our outings. And gg to attend colleague's bb shower n meet up with Ivy!!! Hee...

Meanwhile, Have a great evening n TGIF in advance. Pardon my enthusiasm...

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2011-04-02T01:46:00.000+08:00

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Friday night - Sat morn :)

2011-04-02T01:00:00.003+08:00

Am happily chilling out in my room while my 3 babies are soundly asleep. World peace... haha... usually that's what comes to my mind when JJ and Celeste turns in. I will be like \(-_-)/. keke... Celebrated my FIL's 66th Birthday today at Hung Kar Teochew restaurant at Poh Heng Building. Our family has certainly grown! Now with everybody in tow including 2 maids, we need 11 chairs and 2 baby chairs! Oops. such a big table! If my 2nd BIL gets married and have a family, we will need 2 tables. hehe.... It's pretty fun. If not for my MIL who always sulks at dinner. super spoiler. buay tahan. JJ - 33months old. Very talkative these days. Can narrate incidents to me. find it very cute. still as stubborn as usual. can climb up to 12th storeys. still likes to ask for pocket money from his ah-gong every day. rich boy. my sweetest boy. can recognise abc and read the phonics sound like "arh" for A and numbers 1,2,3, etc. Learning well from school. Will be able to take good care of his loved ones. Meimei - 9 months old Upper 2 front teeth have sprouted. Another 2 more upper seems to be emerging. Loves eating porridge. Is our happy girl. loves waving bye bye. simply loves her gor gor. likes to scratch her head. keeps on pulling herself to stand. still cries like mad whenever she poo. The 2 of us - 4years and 6months I am getting slimmer ;) Hubby is getting fatter... thou I don't see any upsize. :p new work challenges for hubby during this period. i just wanna say every change will need getting used to and to think of new ways to cope with the new environment. U can do it. I will always be here for you dear. Always thinking of each other whenever we have a moment. Hmm.. havent had our dinner date yet! Dear, we need to let go one night and have our own time. pls.... keke... No plans for No 3 (in case any of u is thinking of asking me. got few pple ask me liao) Looking at short nearby holiday plans. I got my bonus (70%). balance 30% in July. Hubby got a few more strands of white hair. Don worry dear, i like it and I want to grow old with you................................................... Ok ok, enough of the emo stuff. Nite nite world....................................................................

Happy day - work :)

2011-04-02T00:36:00.003+08:00

Today was quite a pretty good day. Had a major "breakthrough" in work area. haha... A simple task that can be done easily in previous jobs has to face lotsa constraints in the company that I work in. Damn. But finally it has been pushed through and it feels damn good. And it's kinda funny that I am the 2nd lowest rank in the meeting. Most are managers, Assistant Directors and even a Director. heehee. Feels good to report back to my Assistant Director that this can be done. And went through the final round of Service Contracts that I am handling and things passed through smoothly. My aim is to perform consistently well this year. And to reach the target that I set out. I realised in this company, relationships and knowing when to escalate is the key to success. This is the basis of working life. but here, everyone can bloody freaking play tai-chi cos company too big and too many dept. This simply jeopardise the things that I set out to do. Like my big boss mentioned to me that I need to voice out more. I need to improve on my reporting skills. Not apt in reporting to such high management, I guess. I am still learning and I aim to grasp it well this year. Sometimes the things that I do are supporting our backend operations. It is difficult to be seen or measured. So it seems kinda trivial to bring up and talk to boss about it. I do admire my big boss's vision. More and more, I start to believe in what he says about everything has to come from the ground. It cannot all come from my AD but for someone who is used to working with a lean team and able to manage all, it is really difficult for him to let go just like that. Now that my big boss is promoted to Vice President, next should be promoting Gary to Director. And with that, I believe he will be too swarmed with technical and operation issues to "chap" so much. Good and bad, good in the sense that Gary understands what and how we do things. Can sense he's putting on a "Director" cap now. Good for him too. :) I need to seriously sit down and think of all the things on how to "score points" in this crucial year. Now that everything is settled down, things that needs to buy have been purchased. Things are a different ball game. I am fortunate to get good ratings for last year. Must perform well consistently if want to score 4. But shan't get upset if get 3 cos that will be the norm. Key point to follow-up before I forget: Monitoring supervisors' performance in Maximo. Must also remember to write down handle service contracts (thou not my job at that point in time but I handled them as well as some colleague not willing to do it.) And must look into following up with closure and conclusion. Look into ways of improving on how we do things. IMPROVE. Sorry to blog so much abt work. but just feel like it and must do it so that can come back and re-charge when I need to re-motivate myself. Cheers and have a great weekend!

Lil updates!

2011-02-26T14:06:00.002+08:00

Lil Celeste is turning 8 months soon! She can sit up, crawl around and still just have 2 lower razor sharp lower teeth since she was 4mos+!

Her diet is still cereal + seasonal fruit/veggies once a day. She is quite an easy eater and has tried apple, potato, carrot, pumpkin, broccoli, papaya. :) Gonna try sweet potato tomorrow. She has started to eat some porridge which she shares with her gor gor at times. Life is alot easier to make puree thanks to my friends' advice to get a handheld blender and steam at least 1 week's worth during weekend and freeze the rest for weekday.

JJ who still calls himself a baby seems like a big boy to hubby and me. :) He is very chatty now though his prounciation is not that clear. Teachers in school says they need a translator! haha.... but his teachers like him a lot. When I called school to enquire if he is naughty/beat people/sit thinking chair, the principal told me his mouth very "sweet", they loved him to bits n can't bear to ask him sit thinking chair. but generally he is well-behaved in school. :)

But his temper is still very bad. and gets agitated suddenly at times. Try to ask him to express his anger. If not we really have no idea what he is mad at.

He can't bear to see us go to work during the weekdays. With Ah-Gong's explaination that we need to work to earn money for his neh-neh, he kinda understands and at least doesn't cry that badly. And Ah-gong will bring him to playground and they go for roti-prata + teh breakfast! Hmm... he is lucky to have a loving grandpa who never fails to bring him to playground + bf daily. The roti-prata uncle now see them will automatically make an egg prata and he actually cut into small pieces for him while frying it. So it's bite-size. And the drink stall auntie will serve teh automatically! This boy loves TEH! *faint*

When June comes, all my babies are having their birthdays! Hubby - 33. JJ - 3 and Celeste - 1!!!
Haven't thought of how going to celebrate cos it's all SOOOO Near! Hubby- 10th, JJ - 15th, Celeste - 26th!

As for me, waiting for bonus until neck also long long liao. Grr.....
Patience!

A Great Hello!

2011-01-15T00:16:00.003+08:00

Woah, finally I am able to get into my own bloggie! I changed my password till to spam and guess what, I forgot my own password *faint x3* hah.

Life is really good at the moment and I'm counting my blessings.
*Jayden is independant and more articulate.*
-Our conversation went like tis...
J: Mummy, my ears pain pain.
Me: Why pain pain?
J: Because mosquito bite my ears. Ah ma put medicine inside my ears.
Me: *damn happy and proud that he can express what he wants to say!*

*Celeste is a happy little baby who is very alert, strong and active. She can't wait for me to hug her whenever I get home. And demands me to if I happen to be busy. And she is my precious baby who is ever generous with her wide smiles and little jumps when she gets excited!

*Hubby is working steadily in his business though the recent govt new rulings is gonna hit hard at sales. but I'm sure he will find a way.

*My work is keeping me busy. Things are more settling down now. Sometimes it is fulfilling. sometimes it gets frustrating. Looking forward to bonus now. heh... BUT must wait till end March! Gosh!

*Just glad to have my little family who never fails to brighten my day!

Update of Jayden at 2.5yrs old
-> Go to toilet independently. Except need help to pull up his pants when they get stuck at his tiny butt.
-> Says cheeky things.
-> Take care of meimei. When meimei grabbed paper and put it into her mouth while she was on the rocker, he saw and took the paper out from her hands gently.
-> Share his beloved bolster with meimei.
-> Share iphone with meimei when she crawls beside him to see what he is playing. he will hold the iphone and tilt the screen so that she can see.
-> likes to go swimming. Wanna learn swimming but want mummy to teach him.
Conversation went like this one morning.
J: I want to go swimming pool
Me: Ok, we go swimming pool. Mummy find teacher teach JJ learn swimming.
J: I want mummy.
Me: Ok, mummy bring u go swimming pool and teacher teach JJ to swim.
J: I don't want. I want mummy teach swimming.
~~~ feel super duper sweet...~~~

Celeste's update at 6.5months
-> Can kinda crawl her way to reach her target object
-> makes lotsa low grrrr sound and "talking"
-> bottom 2 teeth sprout before she turned 6months.
-> likes to play and "spit" her saliva
-> very kiang at getting attention.
-> likes the sound of "Ai" when it plays
-> likes to see mirror reflection of herself and touch mirror with her hands. never fail to make her smile.

Ok, that's all for now.
CNY coming. I try to spring clean with whatever time I have at night after the babies are asleep.

Happy weekends all!
Cheers

Thoughts

2010-10-19T05:56:00.006+08:00

have been wanting to post for a very long time but just don't have the mood or find the time to. JJ was v sick last week so he "pontang" school for 3 days. What else! but bough again. Poor boy :( But boy, was he happy! Wed, we went City Square after seeing doc. Friday, I brought him to Paragon with my friends' gathering. he likes shopping center! haha. He also likes to go to "mum-mum place" aka coffeeshop near my place. Go "oh-up" aka lift cos it says going up! And last but not least ==> PLAYGROUND! :)

I love my babies very very much. While mummy is still at home, I will try to take care of u to the best of my abilities.

These days will think twice before I spend on things like pedi, magazines. will pause and think "do i really need it?" unless i'm in a really bad mood n needs retail therapy then it's a different story. haha.

These few days have been really pretty tiring. Celeste is getting worst with her cough and it caused alot of wind in her tummy. She will cry with high shrieks when she feels uncomfortable especially feeding time. Must put ruyi oil before feeding her. Heartache to see her cry until like this. Brought her to see a GP (highly recommended by my 1st BIL), hell! Doesn't seem very expert with checking babies and prescribed antibiotics,etc. And best part, charge me $76! And he said that must bring go hospital if don't get better by Wed. Allan and I were really worried and we brought her to see Dr Ong@ Mt A in the afternoon. Virus attack again and is on nebuliser. We really heartache to see her always on medication. By right, she will have enough antibodies to last her till 6 months cos I breastfed her. But I guessed the viruses are too strong this time round. Allan actually suggested that he takes 2 weeks off from work and we keep JJ away from school so that he and Celeste can recover fully. and our nieces stay at their home.

We will fetch them to and back from school thou cos PILs are gg for holidays. Hmm, shall discuss with Allan. my tots he can still go work. I will fetch nieces to school and bring their maid over, then bring their maid back together with their dinner to fetch my nieces and send them home.

Ok, my lil baby Celeste is tossing in her cot liao.

Have a great day everyone!

due to technical difficulties, this post was written at 5+am on 19-Oct but unable to post then. :)

Return to Work in 3 weeks' time!

2010-10-04T21:31:00.002+08:00

I am returning to work in 3 weeks' time!!! RINNNNNNNNG! alarm is ringing. My babies are not ready to let mummy go to work.

Jayden is getting stickier to me. And when I asked him,"Mummy go office okay?" He says,"Cannot."

As for Celeste, she is used to me being the sole caregiver especially when helper went back for 3 weeks. Sometimes when passed to helper to take care these days, she will wail loudly till I carry her and there she just stopped the yelling. Am starting to get helper to take care of her in the afternoon for a few hours. But after the weekend, she is back to the "mummy mode" again. Teared the house down again today until I carried her and she stopped 3 seconds after I took over.

Mummy really MISSSSSS U babies! It's lots of adjustments for all of us. Mummy hasn't been working for 4months and has to revived her engines with turbo soon! I am treasuring every single day with u babies. Though mummy is quite tired these days from the previous 5 night saga from Celeste (kept waking up) + my Lasik + Jayden keeps asking to be carried, I feel as if I am going to faint sometimes due to exhaustion.

Managed to catch a nap to re-charged my battery. Need to get my energy level up again.

Still have about 400+ emails to screen through(down from 700). Now these emails are being archived. Trying to sort based on subject header. Can only read those important ones when I return to work.

Really don feel like returning to work. I am getting attached to my babies so much! love to see their every growth, their smiles, their naughty, cheeky little antics. sob sob...

Love getting morning kisses from my son. he now knows how to do the muack (used to just put his face close when we say kiss kiss).
When I pinch his nose in the morning, he pinches mine back.
Gonna miss my Wednesday dates with hubby (his off day).

EMO..........

LASIK

2010-10-04T13:07:00.006+08:00

Before having Jayden, I had contemplated with doing Lasik. Then came pregnancy and after my 2nd pregnancy, finally I had decided to do it! Since still on maternity leave.

Actually the main push factor is that I am wearing contact lenses every single day cos it is cumberson to chase after Jayden wearing glasses. And I take them off only when I nap/sleep/bath. Sometimes I am too tired and I actually fell asleep in them n it causes my eyes to itch and become very dry. This is no good for the long run. Hence decided to lasik my eyes for the good of my next 10 years before I start to have "lao hua".

I was supposed to go for the consultation cum evaluation of my eyes. Didn't actually tink of doing it on the same day. But who knows there is a slot that evening, so on the date of 1st-Oct, I had my eyes lasiked.

Pretty nervous while I was in the OT. But as we mothers know, what can be worst than giving birth. keke... I had to remain calm and be brave and relax....

It's best to go home and sleep right after before the numbing effect went off and you start to feel all the effects of the surgery.

For me, not so much of tearing but my nose was blocked and became runny. eyes n nose r all connected but my nose is more sensitive n reacted more than my eyes.

It was sharp vision right after the op but just smoky...

I just saw in the Papers that Shingawa Lasik center is charging $1200 per eye for Wavefront lasik. Felt very "tui". Mine is Custom Laser which is $2688 both eyes. Wavefront is better than Custom for night vision. Damn...

Anyway, hope this dryness will go away soon.

Friends

2010-09-15T21:57:00.006+08:00

Today's post shall be dedicated to my good friends. If u r reading this, you are considered one. :)

Throughout my life, besides my schoolmates where firm friendships were formed. The rest are formed from various workplaces. We have become so close like "work spouse" though lesbian type. keke... cos it's with female colleagues. NOT Male.

Where we share the ups and downs of our life as well. Give support to one another in need of times be it personal or work. Where we see each other more often than anybody apart from our family. Whom has seen us through marriage, motherhood...

There are some whom has entered the "good friend" category but has left as well as it takes 2 hands to clap to make the friendship last. Though it brings certain sadness at that point in time why it has happened, I had learnt to accept that perhaps it was just not meant to last.

Forum mummies is a special group too cos we have kids ard the same age. I only joined the one during Jayden time cos the first one is "more special" being a rookie mum. those that are more "gam" stay on to be good pals too. We bond over our kids. keke...

Lastly, I am truly blessed to have u as my great pal no matter which point of my life we met.

Ok, time to give my kids medicine before turning in.
Nitezzzzzzzz

Hmm...

2010-09-06T13:34:00.003+08:00

Sometimes I try to ignore. ignore the emotional turbulence of a Gemini. One moment they are ok, the next moment their face is like the whole world owes them smtg when nothing even happened. It just spoils the day at times of thunder. After a day of this, I thank god I am not a SAHM.

I need to be positive and cheerful towards the kids.

Feelings of a Stay At Home Mom

2010-08-25T23:11:00.014+08:00

Prologue:
P/s: I have 25photos to upload in this post but due to some technical reason, I can only upload these for now though I have been trying to do the rest for the past few days but still can't. If u r a blogspot blogger, pls let me know if you have no problems u/l ur pics. I NEED TIPS! :P

Main Chapter:

I have kinda got used to being a mum with 2 kids. I feel blessed to have a great hubby and 2 beautiful children. They are my EVERYTHING. Thou it is not easy to take care of young baby Celeste and Jayden who still demand mummy to make milk for his night feeds(if any). But I feel the tiredness is worth it. They disappear when I see them smile, see them reach new milestones no matter how little it might be.

Celeste smiling when she was few weeks old! I call her my little Sunshine as she is a cheery baby! like to coo alot too!

She enjoys taking her morning bath! Can see her enjoying her spa...keke...

At 6weeks old. Having eczema on her face... poor girl. It seemed like the rash is getting better though it is spreading. Could not take it anymore and brought her see doc to get cream.

1st visit to Grandma house. Oops, above pic also taken at Grandma's house...

Happy Baby in the morning! Seeing her Smile chases away all the morning tiredness!

Jayden taking pic with the cat at amk while we were waiting to c sinseh. He is NOT afraid of cats and likes to touch them! This cat scratched his face! luckily, just a mild scratch!

TRIP TO SUNTEC!

I am super happy to be out with hubby and Jayden!

It's hard to take a pic with J! He doesn't look at camera and keeps moving!

He likes the cold cold feeling fm the sausage chiller area!

My darlings!

We went to the Suntec fountain area and Jayden kept testing the limits of the security officer. He kept hovering around us as J kept standing to the edge of the platform ready to jump into the water!

Using all my might to grab J!

Celeste with her short army crew head. Now, her hair is much longer liao... keke... shall post soon.

Started bringing Celeste for morning walks since she is up at 7+ while Jayden and Allan are still asleep. Will push her to Joo Seng park, get the papers and read my papers in peace at the park if baby is asleep. It is a different kind of life that I see that. Children running around in the playground waiting for the PCF to open and saying hi to their teacher as she came to open the door. Elderly exercising in the park. A peaceful neighbourhood with its own start of the day.

I am cherishing my Maternity Leave days before starting work. Loving every moment.

My motto: Be Positive in every situation. :)

Cough cough cough

2010-08-20T17:06:00.002+08:00

Jayden and I had been coughing for long time. It's been like 6 weeks!
Brought him to see doc for the 5th time yesterday. first time bringin him to see Dr EK Ong at Mt A. He is a cough and asthma specialist PD. As usual, he will speak all the symptones and i can only nod my head in agreement. We told him Jayden has hard time taking medicine and he prescribed more palatable med for him. It was real easy for him to take his med this time round!

Things to note when having kids:
1) Children gg to CC - easy to catch illness/virus from one another. Best to get them out of school till they fully recover.
2) Keep soft-toys away to minimise airway sensitivity
3) Children should not sleep in parent's bed as our bed usually has alot more dust-mites.

Of course, the standard rule is that home should be clean when we have kids...

I have taken him out of sch ytd and today. hopefully the 4days stretch will see him well for school on Monday. His cough seems better today. keeping my fingers crossed. :)

Baby, get well soon! Meanwhile, it's bonding time with mommy.
Though it makes me super busy but I'm loving every second with my 2 kids. They bring me joy and brighten my day!

1st month jab!

2010-07-27T13:25:00.006+08:00

Brought Celeste to Mt A Dr Ong for her Hep B jab cum 1month assessment.

She weighs 4.13kg and measures 53cm long!

Her birth weight was 3.19kg and measures 47cm.

Weight wise, it's normal for bb to gain 1kg from their birth weight.

This PD is kinda cute. He will tell u everything you want to ask once you go in. That is before you even ask him.

Here is what he said yesterday:

-Baby will keep making stretching sounds. (True, especially at night. stretching grunts i call it :P)

-Baby will poo lesser (This is what I noticed these 2 days. so it's normal)

-Baby will have some baby acne on the face. When weather is hot, it pops up. It will subside when weather is cool or after their bath. (True for Celeste)

-When baby vomit some milk, do not lift them up as it might cause them to choke on their vomit. Turn them to one side and pat their back. (ok, learnt something here)

These are the FAQs for 1 month baby bah. keke...

Yes, Sharon, will upload whenever I have more tips... :P next visit at 3months thou.

Hello Everybody, this is Celeste at one month old!

It's my 30th Birthday!

2010-07-23T17:20:00.003+08:00

Today marks an important date. The Big 3-0 Birthday! It so happened that the lunar calendar is the same as my angmoh one. Though I am still in confinement with baby Celeste, I told myself I MUST blog abt my birthday TODAY! baby guai guai sleeping after drinking neh neh so I can come in here. :P

I received the sweetest gift from hubby
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A photo-book which he compiled. It brings back all the memories of our outings and trips with Jayden. I enjoyed every single page of it and even read it again before I turned in last night. Quite a number of typo errors...keke... but i noe hubby spelling not very good. haha.... :P

Latest book from Nicholas Sparks which I didn't even know it's out!

2 more books from Mike Gayle which I had not bought.

Thanks honey!

My biggest birthday present is:
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My baby Celeste (hmm... I really like this name. erhmm(clear throat), it is given by me. :P

Besides meaning heavenly or divine, it sounds kinda like in a celebration mode yah?

Life with an 8 days old baby

2010-07-05T14:26:00.004+08:00

I spoke too soon. Celeste reverted to staying awake last night from 1-3am. Finally when she slept, I could go and have some biscuits, drink some tea to replenish the fluids before I slept. :) When she woke up at 4.30am for milk feed, Minah woke up to make some 30ml of formula to feed her. Then baby slept till ard 7am.

Mostly, I will take care of lil Celeste at night as the helper still needs to do household chores in the day. But at least she is there in case I am not feeling well like the first night where I keep having cold shivers. It feels like those when I took epidural (side effects) when delivering Jayden.

My day begins like this:
After night of feeding, changing diapers, burping Celeste, we wake up to a Brand New Day like Today:

7am: Feed Baby
8am: Have breakfast (love the scrambled eggs prepared by Hubby today! :)
9am: Baby goes for her milk bath (hah, just kidding!) followed by topless suntanning for a while.
Allan and Jayden bath together before he needs to go to work.
10am: Gave her a milk feed before she takes her nap.
**This is the most crucial part where I need to go nap too to replenish my energy for the day.
11.30am: I awake.
12noon: Baby awake for feed.
12.30pm: Lunch for moi.
1pm: Bath time for moi! most happy part of the day. haha...
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6.30pm: Dinner.
8pm: Wipe baby to prepare for the night.
8.30pm: Jayden comes into room to spend time with daddy and mommy till he falls asleep at around 10pm.

She's cute when she open her eyes and we interact. I'm telling myself this might be the last time we are having a kid so must treasure time with Celeste. I love smelling newborn! Can't get enough of it.

Ok, till then.

Luv from Mommy.

Thoughts...

2010-07-04T00:34:00.003+08:00

Just fed Celeste and I m lucky for today, she slept after this milk feed. Past 2 nights, she stayed awake till 2.30am.
Waiting for my date tea to cool down before I can drink it fast.

Relationship with 2nd child is pretty different from the first born. It takes longer time to feel the attachment. Somehow.... Slowly, the love for the lil one develops just that it ain't instant like the first time round.

I m starting to love the lil princess ESP when i see her smile! I love to stroke her hair. So much n so soft. :)

Am looking forward to the joy that she is going to bring us.

Love u all my babies -> hubby, jayden n Celeste!

Life as a Mommy of 2!

2010-07-01T16:13:00.003+08:00

Finally our Princess Celeste has arrived on 26-June at 2.08pm!
Weight: 3.19kg
Length: 47cm
Head circumference: 36.5cm

1st time giving birth via C-sect as Celeste is still breech as of 38th week checkup.
Hence, we decided to play it safe to go for Csect straight.

It happened so fast and before you knew it, the baby is out.

There was a false alarm on the night of 25-June (3am). I had regular contractions at 5mins interval for 1.5hrs. Thought that was it. Called for Dr Paul and was told to go to labour ward. Who knows after my 2nd visit to the toilet, the contractions stopped! Had to call Dr Paul to say that we are not going and will monitor how. We went for checkup the next day just to make sure baby is fine. Very embarrasing about the false alarm. He mentioned it is common for 2nd pregnancy to have strong braxton hicks. :P Allan said it's due to the Ben & Jerry ice cream which i ate the night before sleeping.

After deciding to deliver Celeste on 26th July (which is 15th of May in the lunar calendar)
We checked into Mt A at 11am. At 1+pm, I was wheeled into the waiting area of the Operating Theatre (OT).

Finally I was in the OT at 13.55.
I was still kpo enough to ask my anathetist (Dr Philip Tseng) if he and Dr Paul are brothers!
haha... he was candid and just said Yes! Ok, then I was put to sleep V V Fast.

The moment I woke up which is 3+pm, started to feel the wound. pain... and "suan suan" but still bearable. Then I was on the drip which had painkillers and that made me super drowsy till the next day. But I still got breastfeed baby. I think she also blur blur hence the latch not very good and strong.

I got down on my 2nd day to walk around, make sure can pee after cathetre is removed. 1st time stand up abit wobbly. But after that, it is ok. walk slowly... Will visit Dr Paul one week after discharge hence next Tues.

Thank god Celeste jaundice level is not too high hence we could go home together! Visiting Dr Ong tomorrow for her checkup. Next time, we will go to the Tampines one.

We have not received our hospital bill yet as we opted for the credit card payment which we will only be charged the final bill. Hope we don't faint upon seeing it!~

So currently working on breastfeeding but not giving myself too much stress. If don have enough bm, then give fm. It is the breastfeeding part which is really tough.

hmm... gg to rest before the lil one wakes up for feeding.

Going for Csect tomorrow!

2010-06-25T17:55:00.001+08:00

The date has been set. We are going for Csect tomorrow 26.June.2010 at 2pm!
Excited... nervous...

Darling's birthday celebration

2010-06-23T23:17:00.004+08:00

I celebrated hubby's birthday on 10th June at home with a cake from Swiss Bake.

FIL went for an op on 9-June hence we didn't have the mood and mind to actually plan his bday celebrationz.

We were grateful that FIL had a very successful operation and he is recovering well. :) After visiting him on 10-June, we went to pray and by the time we got home, our lil boy is into his dreamland.

So, it's left with me to light the candles and sing a Birthday Song for him. Thou he doesn't really like me buying a cake for him. But Still, I feel I need to do something!

The hazelnut cake...

The Birthday Man..

Here's hubby cutting the cake.

Our Birthday Celebrationz!

2010-06-23T22:33:00.004+08:00

Modesto made us celebrated my birthday 1 month in advance and that is Today!

Being their member, they had kindly sent me a complimentary meal on 22 or 23-July. But I definitely will still be in confinement during that period hence called them to ask if can bring forward the date. And it was really sweet that we could celebrate it earlier. And there we went as today is hubby's off day. :) We had a very very full lunch. see the pics!

Their Anti-Pasta appetiser

Our fav Cotto pizza

Grilled King Prawns

The Tiramisu cake.... yummy!

The Terrible Twos Phase

2010-06-21T21:23:00.002+08:00

As Allan and I await for Celest's arrival, we are facing JJ's daily Terrible 2 antics daily.

As J asserts his independence at wanting to do things himself such as:
>> wearing his own pants
>> riding his bicycle home by himself & crossing the road
>> taking chocolate from the freezer (by bringing his stool and climbing onto it)
>> climbing stairs

He will push you fiercely away if you attempt to help him or stop him.

"No", "Go away"," Don't disturb JJ" are parts of his common terms.

And he even throw tantrums in the wee hours of the night. Like last night when Allan made milk for him, he got so mad. That even when I made it for him, he refused to drink and kept whining. I waited till he cooled off a bit and told him to drink milk, tomorow we go playground and take lift which worked! He calmed down and finished his milk and went to bed.

He gets really mad at slightest thing and it puts a strain onto us. We have to understand his behavior and how to let him grow into being an independant boy without keep saying "No" to him.

Below is the link to an article which I find good and for our reference. Or urs when ur turn comes. :P

http://www.family.sg/TODDLER/2009/09/07/en-us/0000126/article.aspx

Parenthood really is a journey of discovery and exploration. While he is really sweet at times, it can drive one crazy at times. Sometimes I even wished there is an instant cane whenever I need it to discipline him.

The next one year will be an exciting one. Seeing J growing up to be able to share, empanthize and lil Celest achieving the many milestones that a baby will accomplish before turning the Big One. Mommy and Daddy are gonna be busy!

Let's get ready to embrace them with tons of our love and affections!

Love u daddy! Pls don't get mad at lil J. He doesn't mean it. He does that to anyone including me when he feels that I am interfering his decision, etc.

38th week.....

2010-06-20T21:31:00.002+08:00

Visited Dr Tseng yesterday for our 38th week check-up. Baby is still breech and Dr Tseng tried to turn baby around by ECG (manual coaxing). It wasn't too painful but unsuccessful. Cos bb's legs were stretched out straight. It would have a higher chance of success if bb's legs were flexed. Hence, Dr Tseng told us if we wanted to do csect, we can do it on Week 39. Else, we can still try to go for natural delivery. Only complication will be if baby's head does not come out fast enough, there will be lack of oxgyen to her head and it is dangerous.

Allan and I decided to play it safe and go for csect. We will go to a master tomorrow to select a few dates and see which Dr Tseng is available. :) Mommy and Daddy are looking forward to seeing ya baby.

All these made me super kan chiong. I quickly ordered the nursing bras that I needed. Old ones went missing. keke... It will be delivered to me latest by 10pm later.

With that, we are more or less ready for our little princess.

Love hubby and my JJ.

Last Day of Work tomorrow!

2010-06-17T22:19:00.002+08:00

Tomorrow is my last day of work before I start resting to recharge in preparation to welcome our 2nd bundle of joy into this wonderful world. Yippee! I'm glad that I chose to start my leave on 21-June. I am starting to feel very tired these days. And I had on and off contractions today. Baby seemed to descend lower into my pelvic bone. I felt great pressure on the edge near the thighs. Yeah yeah, counting down. and I almost thought I am going into labour today. :P

Baby, let mommy catch some rest before you pop okie? Though mommy can't wait to see you and kiss u too!

Going to catch the Voyage de La Vie tomorrow after work. Perks of working at Resorts World! Free tix! though 1 per employee.

These days, had lots of treats from my colleagues. I'm quite lucky that the folks that I work with are a great bunch of people. We can click and give each other support in times of need. The baby dust has spread to 3 of my colleagues and they are going to due around the same time! gosh, i'm gonna miss them when they are not around. Happy for them and wish them smooth pregnancies!

Time flies.... I still remembered few months back, I was very worried how to cope to look after Jayden with a big tummy. It's tiring but we've made it! I try to catch some forty winks whenever Jayden naps during the weekend. And hubby helps around whenever he can. Though this boy sometimes insists Mommy make milk and gets real mad if daddy attempts to make for him.

Life is going to be busier than ever when our darling gal arrives. I can't imagine how. but will take things as it comes.

We have thought of the name Celest. It means heavenly. :)

Okay, good night for now. Sweet dreams....

At 37 weeks....

2010-06-13T22:06:00.002+08:00

Went for our 37th week checkup yesterday, baby is still breech. Dr Tseng's advice is he will do an ECG next week (manually coaxing baby to turn). Else, we will just monitor and see what the position of the baby is in when we are really going into labour.

Things to consider: Shall we fix a date to bring the baby into this world via Csect? If yes, when? I definitely do not want to risk trying normal delivery then later on go for emergency csect. double cost and double pain.

I have informed my boss Rodney that I will be working till 18th June. Yeahie! 5 more days to go!

And Tuesday is my lil boy's birthday! going have a simple celebration with balloons and cake at home after work.

Sharon has popped!

2010-06-05T00:39:00.003+08:00

Received a call from Leonard that Sharon has popped in the morning of 31st May! Elated to hear both mother n son r in stable condition! Just saw baby's pic on fb. Gosh! He definitely is a fighter! And a handsome boy! Seeing the lil one just makes me emotional. Allan n I r praying in our heart that Sharon n baby will b fine since the day we knew she has pneumonia.

Latest update from Leonard was that sharon can b discharged on fri 4 June.but Just saw from Sharon fb update that it is postponed till tml as she just had fever last night. Hope she gets well soon. Can't wait to visit her soon!

Jia you my dear n ur lil baby!!!

Preparation for my lil princess

2010-05-21T23:31:00.005+08:00

Checklist:
- bought suit for baby to wear home (done)
-to swaddle baby (done)
-cordlife (done)
-newborn diapers (not done)
-more pyjamas dress for myself. (not done) need to go John little
- find out missing screws for baby cot (not done) - to be done by Hubby!
- small milk bottles (managed to find 5 bottles, just need to get size 1 teats) - save money. no need to buy new ones.

that's all i can think of now.

As of last checkup, baby haven't turn yet. gal gal, guai hor... slowly make your way and turn upside down. :) gg for my 36 weeks checkup this sat. then it will be every week. gosh, D-day coming soon!

Bought this sweet top and bottom from kiddy palace. happie! need to wash soon and pack in my delivery bag.

I love all things pink, as you can see! the momma girly instinct out in full force.

No escape for ya baby... hope you will sleep tight each night. :)

23rd mos old!

2010-05-21T22:56:00.003+08:00

Finally, JJ went for his 18th month jab on his 23rdmonth!
It was a long wait. See him waiting at the 3rd pic. These days, he can guai guai sit there while waiting for our turn at the PD.

Let him sit on this and he was happily enjoying himself swinging left and right vigorously! FOC somemore! whahahaa.... it entertained him a long bit.

Before his jab, the PD warned me that this jab will be quite painful and most kids will cry.
Furthermore, it was injected at his arm! Mommy see already also heartache.

JJ proved that he is a brave boy! He didn't move a single bit and didn't cry at all!
I'm so proud of him. The PD rewarded this boy with a sticker.

This boy is so big now.

Shootz, trying to upload more pics but that IE hanged! next time then....

Energizer Bunny Mommy!

2010-05-21T22:40:00.002+08:00

Jayden has been sleeping very early these days. That leaves me with time to prepare the arrival of the lil princess!

Preparing part 2 of the baby clothings to wash. Took out the stuff that I bought for her. Really looking forward to her arrival. She is growing bigger and squirming more and more inside my tummy.

Hmm... let me count down... 6 more weeks!

Time for me to try clear as much as my work as possible.

Happie! :)

Going for my gynae checkup tomorrow too.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Love <>

Relishing in this moment

2010-04-30T06:00:00.002+08:00

I lay awake on my bed, thinking of work..

Turned n looked at my lil darling. Find that he is simply soooo adorable. Kept smelling his hand. And I just wished time will stop at this moment. He is growing up fast n getting more n more independant. The first time feeling this Way n started to think of him getting older like 20+ and leading his own life. Haha... Think so far rite?

Anyway, it is really time for me to go book a photo studio to take fAmily pic with me expecting no 2 n also to capture JJ at this age.

Thought of lots of stuff just now. Things that I have learnt this week:
there is karma. Good deeds do count. So keep on the faith there. Although one can only really conclude if good karma beholds at their death bed. At least till now, I feel that good karma reigns when I look at my lil family. :)

I am starting to get kan chiong abt delivery of #2. thou it is 2 months away....

Baby gal is more gentle inside. Still thinking abt names... Sara? Hmmm....

Time to get ready for work or rather I mean breakfast soon! Keke....

I luv my life, my family lots...

Mothers day coming followed by my dArlings' bday -> arrival of mei mei -> moi bday!

Hoo hoo!!!

Our Bintan Trip (11st - 13rd April 2010)

2010-04-13T21:51:00.002+08:00

We are back from the Bintan Trip! Stayed at Angsana Bintan this time round. Nice reception and staff. Room was cosy and nice. :)

Gosh, it was super duper hot over there. Think we lost some weight through the perspiration. heh. Didn't bring sunblock as our lil boy doesn't really fancy swimming in SG. God knows he loves the pool there! Allan and I almost got sun-burnt.

We enjoyed ourselves and I want to capture all the teeny details before starting the city hustle life again. By then, might not have the mood/time/energy to blog long story. :P

Facts learnt on the small boy. Each trip, I see different traits as a result of the boy growing up. Allan carried him most of the time and he gets accustomed to that instead of insisting mommy to carry. But he will yell for me when he can't see me. Sweet....

ok, here we go.
>> Jayden doesn't likes to wear normal cotton shorts to swim. kept saying,"wet wet" and wants me to take off everything. end up, he always skinny dip in the pool. abit embarrasing but who cares when we are out of SG! Want to buy normal swimsuit for this boy liao. He needs time to warm up to the swimming pool though.

>>He hates the sand. called it dirty when he got sand on his feet, hand or even his shoes! lesson learnt. 2nd day, we pushed him in his stroller till reached the suntan bed and he was happily lazing there. haha... got the cleanliness streak.

>> He can sit quite well on the ferry this time round. Can consider taking him to ooach or plane ride....

>> 1st time sitting on buggy for Allan and the boy. Need to take buggy to the Tree Top Restaurant at Banyan Tree. Both of them liked it. We had a nice dinner there. taking in the strong sea breeze. Sat Al Fresco. Live Band there. Jay rocking to the music and he clapped automatically after the 1st song. We all enjoyed the music, the quiet environment besides the live band music. really really shiok experience. wide spaces for jay to roam about.

When our boy enjoys himself in which Allan and I can take a breather to sit there to relax and even be amused by this lil boy's cute acts, it is simply wonderful. bonds us as a family. A trip like this really make us understand each other better, show our care & concern, have fun impromptuly. When we can take a BREAK from WORK, ANY OTHER FAMILY COMMITEMENTS (R.E.T.R.E.A.T). I am glad when Allan said that really shiok when we were at the Tree-Top restaurant. Can see he really happy on this trip. We need to take a break sometimes. I AM VERY HAPPY!!! FINALLY GO ON A TRIP WITH HUBBY AND JAY which is fun! Initially I am abit apprehensive as my tummy is big and i starting to feel very tired recently. Worried I cannot cope. Luckily hubby was very understanding and carried most of our barangs and jayden most of the time. So it was manageable on my physical level.

Erm, when will be our next trip? Let's see how things go after our lil princess pops :) Daddy, Mommy and Kor-kor loves ya...

Hunger pangs...

2010-04-09T04:20:00.002+08:00

Suddenly realized can't go back to sleep after visiting the loo... Realized i am v hungry suddenly! Gosh! After drinking Milo n bread, find it hard to fall asleep. My mind kept thinking that I m still clearing my emails at work. Damn! Active mind... Gonna b like zombie tomorrow.

27weeks now... JJ is 21months old...

2010-04-03T22:52:00.002+08:00

Although I still have 3 more months to countdown to, I'm starting to feel the weariness of 3rd trim. Tummy is getting really big. DIfficult to cross legs in office. Starting to feel abodominal straining to expand to contain the growing baby. :) happy actually. cos it means it's thriving healthily inside. But I'm reallllly worried about my figure. worried later cannot get back into shape. And yesh, my appetite these days is blooming as well. gets hungry v fast! So am looking forward to cradling the lil one soon but also worried about how to juggle things lata on.

Jay is getting out of hands sometimes. And he still smile at me when I get mad at him. When I beat the palm of one of his hand, he gives me his other palm next!!!

I wonder if he picks up these things in school or it's just the Terrible 2? He is more assertive these days. Things he wants and he cannot get, he will whine... need to divert his attention.

He is also sprouting lots of words these days. Like we drove into carpark, he will say CARPARK. Lots of other stuff but I can't remember them all to list it here.

Yesterday (Good Friday), Allan came home early and we went to Marina barrage. Gosh, it was crowded. but it was good fun for family gathering. Level 1, these was these water fountain for kids to have fun in water in shade. Later on, we went upstairs to the grass patch to see kites! Wanted to birng J to play in water fountain (FOC) to gain confidence in water. He hates swimming pool for now. He was cautious initially thou he enjoyed it. He didn't want to get out later on. haha... Target achieved! We had fun on the grass patch looking at the kites. Really enjoyed the family time. :)

We are going to Angsana Bintan next weekend! (Sun - Tues)... Booked and all set! heard good reviews from my friend. Hope we will enjoy ourselves. keke... :) This trip is to take a break from work, city life... to rest and relax in foreign land.

At 25weeks n counting... :)

2010-03-17T21:48:00.002+08:00

Went to see Dr Paul last sat... I gained 1.5kg weight! 500gram more than the usual 1kg gain. Tot must be that now I don eat canteen food. i usually go out to eat cos the smell of canteen makes me wanna puke. Baby weighs 698grams now! After minus her weight gain, i gained 1.1kg. heng arh.... i worried about gaining too much.

This lil ger inside is an another active one. like her gor gor. can feel her movements pretty much. this is the most fun part of pregnancy! must treasure it. prob close shop after this. keke... unless kena accident again! :P

today heard JJ say Jayden kor kor.... very sweet. keke... he is not in the best of mood today. fussy and pulled my younger niece's hair. he pull damn hard sia. pianz...i had difficulty getting him to release his tight grip. and he kena scolding from me. think he is tired...

These days, have been thinking of going for a short break with Allan (if he is available). If not, then i see how.. i just need a BREAK!!!! to recharge myself. haiz... don noe how to ask allan. Don wanna put him in a difficult position. But I need something to look forward to! And I know after this few weeks, I will be too heavy and tired...

Waiting for hubby to knock off after his class and get me my supper! yippee!

JJ goes to school!

2010-03-03T23:00:00.003+08:00

JJ was aslept when I reached home at 8pm. And hubby is attending his course. That gave me time to finish clearing my work emails until now. Phew! Finally, cleared! In this job, see some bitchy people and of course there are nice people. but can't stand those bitchy one. disgusting... male somemore. haha... hope he get fired one day! *evil grin*

WHERE IS MY HUSBAND??? I miss u....

History of JJ's first few days in school.
1st day: Ah-ma acc him. cried in classroom.... like outdoor activities
2nd day: Mommy acc him. cried in classroom. other parts of school ok. like outdoor activities
3rd day: Ah-ma and daddy acc him. getting better near classroom. like outdoor activities
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To be updated again...

I really hope our boy gets adjusted soon. This boy simply loves outdoor! :)

Detail Scan...

2010-02-13T22:24:00.002+08:00

We went to do the detail scan today. I'm so glad that the lil one is doing fine. An active baby too. Can see her moving her arms... clenching and opening her fingers. Ain't it amazing?!
I'm 5 months preggy now.

And it's a baby gal!!!! From the scan, can see the baby's nose bridge is pretty high. hmm... hope she will be a little beauty. :) Gonna start thinking about her name. keke... I used to like Desiree when I was expecting Jayden. Time to really brainstorm liao....

Recently, work is same. busy as usual. but am sick of some villians. same department somemore. people who just anyhow push things. do things buay ZAI. and still want to back-stab me somemore.... I really hate that. lucky my boss defend me. try not to think about it now. just makes me down. so this kind of thing adds on to the daily pressure at work.

Ok ok, I just want to spend alot of time with families. thank god i'm gg for a 4 months maternity leave. to take a break from sickening people. and hopefully when i come back to work, things have gotten better.

Xian Nian Kuai Le. Gong Xi Fa Cai to everyone! HUAT ARH! :)

Negativity

2010-02-07T23:48:00.002+08:00

I don't know why but I have been feeling super negative tonight. I feel so suay and it just repeats in my mind,"see, everything I do also doesn't turn out right."

I feel so tired... and sian. even reading sat's newspaper made me negative... the jakarta's street kids, etc... i can't bear to finish the whole article. Why am I feeling so pek chey?

I think I need a break. a break from? think after CNY or when, I shall take a day's leave to go facial or wat? I haven't had "me" time for a long while.

As the days goes by and my tummy gets bigger, and somehow Jayden gets more and more naughty, I wonder how am I going to cope when Im like 7 or 8 months pregnant. Seems scary to think about it. haiz....

Anyway, thank god hubby helped out when he came home after work today at 8pm+

And see... my IE gives me the error IE cannot open the page after I signed into FB...
suay or not??? aiyo, really down man.

People say Sunday is actually the 1st day of the week. bad start....

ok, gg to sleep after the lamenting.

God bless me tomorrow. xOx

Busy busy life

2010-02-02T23:33:00.002+08:00

Pardon me if you find my blog boring these days....

LIFE = WORK + FAMILY

Never imagined myself to be so busy with work. But this year definitely is ONE. at least till July when it's time to deliver. hehe... deep down, I'm secretly looking forward to the D-Day when I can really REST. in peace. i doubt anybody will disturb me. haha...

Sometimes I feel so guilty towards the lil one inside me. Life is abuzz with work and Jay till I feel as if I'm neglecting it. Not as if it needs any special attention. but just a touching of tummy. I'm eagerly waiting to feel the first kick kick thou. Read that I should be able to feel second baby's movement earlier. hmm... that's when the real excitement starts! feeling connected. knowing it's there... kick kick punch punch....

New Year's coming but time is so running tight.

Reunion dinner at mum's place this thurs
Pineapple tart this weekend
shop for Jay's shoes this weekend

Of course life with Jay and family is never boring. he brings laughters to us.
Seeing all the lil antics, it never never fails to amaze us.... it's hard to put in words what each day holds for us. but now I truly understand how the term "bundle of joy" comes about when describing newborns. They truly are... For those who have second thoughts about having kiddos, have NO fear. No matter what, it's all worth it. the moment we come home and they come running and calling u papa/mama, you will forget all the troubles in your mind.

This poor boy is having runny nose and cough... same as mummy. me pat pat him and i myself coughing at the same time.

We will get well soon!

It's a girl!

2010-01-14T22:22:00.002+08:00

Last checkup with Dr Paul on 7-Jan, he scanned and say it's probably a girl! allan was stunned into silence... he was hoping for a boy. Will be doing the detail scan on 12-Feb. Always so looking forward to seeing you baby!

Mummy love u lots.

Muacks...

p/s: we might go for #3 in trying to give jayden a didi to play with. shhh.... don't tell my boss this....

Happy long weekend!

2009-12-27T00:33:00.002+08:00

I've really enjoyed myself this long weekend. Mainly because spent alot of quality time with hubby and Jayden. especially with hubby.

Went to watch the Avatar with hub on Christmas night. It was a great movie! And it's really refreshing to do it. boosts couplehood. pa-toh for that evening really means alot... something to sweeten the days before we all gets busied with work and what-nots that days and months will just zoom past without us knowing it.

And we went for our "Boxing day dinner" tonight. at Crowe Hotel. AZUR. nice place, ambience and great food. another happy night. I really treasure our moments together. Cos I know when the lil one pops, we will be busy all over again with diaper changing, breastfeeding and chasing after Jayden. :) Thinking abit too far? hehe...

It's just that with current work where it's not like working in HP, I can take half day leave to pa-toh with hubby. Working here, private time is really limited. And I'm sure for the next few months even after opening, it will be even busier.

Last meeting, our boss has painted a very clear picture to us of what he saw. From what he sees now, he can see our team will face a very difficult and challenging period 3 weeks from now. "There will be bloodshed and it is going to be chaotic." When I heard that, I can imagine job will be tougher down the road. Cos when mayhem comes, we will need this part or that tool which either wasn't in the spare list or hasn't arrive, etc, etc. I could see all these coming when he said that. Left with 3 weeks to make the best that we've got.

So I do really cherish times spent with Jayden like when weekend comes, we can wake up together and have fun. When I wake up earlier dueing wkend, I will have my breakie and wait for my lil boy to wake up. It's pretty sad to say goodbye to him in the morning when leaving for work especially when he's awake and he wants me to carry him.

One more day tomorrow for my family day before starting work on Monday. Gonna enjoy my beautiful Sunday!

Having cold drinks craving!!! argh... ribena, here I come!

It's Christmas!!!

2009-12-25T12:32:00.002+08:00

Today's the day I opened all my pressies!

I was surprised when I woke up this morning and my pressies from hubby were on my desk.
1st, I opened and it was a mug with pics of us and the lil ones.... totally sweet! :)

2nd was something I had openly hinted => Issey Miyake parfum! The packaging was soooo nice.

3rd pressie => He wanted to buy a solitare ring. I'm saving it for next year to get a bigger one or something else. hiak hiak...

Of course, am glad to open all my pressies from friends and colleagues!

Merry Xmas everyone!
Cheers!

Busy mummy

2009-12-12T19:56:00.002+08:00

These days, I have been reaching home at 8pm after work. Getting out of Sentosa from my site office ain't that easy. lotsa coordination involved. then it's dinner and shower. play with jayden and off to dreamland right after he sleeps at 10ish... Tio complaints fm the Significant other liao. Not enuf attention. Guess the pregnancy makes me tired too.

Shifting office this weekend so I had to pack on Thurs as I took leave on Fri to go for gynae checkup.

Was surprised to see Allan being excited too. Altough it's our #2. hehe. I am treasuring this pregnancy too cos we would probably close factory at 2. Saw Dr Paul yesterday and he said baby is growing well. And my cycst had grown smaller! yippee!!! was quite worried it before that. hmm... these days, we were asking Jay if he wants a didi or meimei. haha.... as if he would understand. he replied didi sometimes and meimei at others.

Going for Oscar test next Sat.

Work-wise, the resort is looking to open in January so it's as busy as ever.

Went for a forum mummy gathering today, it was great! Catching with friends and letting the little ones have abit of fun though he is more adventurous. roaming out of boundaries. out of the function room. near where? vending machines! his fav new haunts...

Christmas is coming. have done fair bit of my shopping.... am looking forward! :)

Have a great nite n Sunday yah.

See ya baby!

2009-12-11T03:53:00.001+08:00

Going for the 11st week checkup later.... pretty excited to see the lil one. :)
Allan was excited too... hehe....

Updates on the lil one @ 7 weeks...

2009-11-13T17:14:00.002+08:00

Went for my 1st gynae appt at Dr Paul Tseng's clinic today to check on the lil one officially. This time round with Allan around! He first scanned a cyst near my right side and said we will monitor. (hope this will go away soon). Then he scan the lil one in the tiny sac with its tiny heart pumping. heard its heartbeat on the doppler. It just made me so assured that this lil life inside me is growing. Mummy will do her best to give you the best environment yah! Seeing that just made me felt excited all over again as a mummy.

More or less decided to go for Paul Tseng this time round. His visits are better and more professional. better ambience and shorter wait (definitely than Dr Koh).

I am enjoying the pregnancy days and with my sweetest darling by my side, I feel blessed. truly...

And I wish to spread baby dust to my friends who are planning for the lil one. *sprink sprink*

Big hugs and a great weekend to everyone!

7-Nov-09 (A shocking day)

2009-11-08T15:12:00.003+08:00

Yesterday was a day of surprise for me. The day when I realised Jayden is going to be a kor-kor. These kind of things always come as a surprise to me. Didn't expect it cos I avoid the O-period. And I thought it was the busy work that made my menses late. Anyway, told myself if not preggie must go see doc to take med to make it come cos miss for 2 weeks.

I don't know if the way I dropped the news was a bomb to Allan. Nevertheless, did tell him my period is late but it's not uncommon previously. Luckily, he was encouraging, caring and all the "take good care, eat more" sweeties started popping.

For me, we didn't plan to get pregnant now. with my busy work schedule and need to go to site once a week. tot of next year. but this kind of thing.. now i believe "accidents" can happen. lotsa stupid things went through my mind. all our love is on Jayden. will we love the lil one lesser? J is still young. definitely gg to be very siong taking care of two. lotsa tots.... it's exciting to learnt that you are pregnant but worrying when thinking about the practicalities. giving birth, childbirth, breast-feeding...

But I'm sure I can cope with Allan's support. Jia You!

Open...open...

2009-10-24T00:31:00.003+08:00

past one week, I have been dozing off to sleep for 2 nites before Jayden totally fell asleep. too tired. haha... being teased by allan. mother sleeping b4 the son. buay tahan already.

this boy has learn quite a number of words recently...

Open(it's his magic word now), stars, no-more(with hand action), chi-cha(lizard in malay), bike(for bicycle),bye bye, bird, mama, papa, ah-ma, jie-jie,pek(calling my BIL)...

Can understand and/or point to:
stars, moon, bicycle, bird, money, ask u to play his favourite nursery cd

His new-found activity is Putting money into his piggy bank! he has mastered the skill a few days ago. With our encouragement, he got really interested in it.

Today, I told my FIL about this and he gave him a few coins. So I said let's go and put into your piggy-bank and he really enthusiatically followed me back to our room and plonked the coins in. But this boy will hesitate to put in now especially the last coin cos I think he know he can't take it out after dumping it in.

45mins later, he started wanting to get out of my room desperately. I relented after 3mins... and imagine what he did. He went to my PIL's room and went straight to my FIL's pocket trying to take coins! *faint* he still remembers!

FIL gave him a $2 note this time.... So again we went back to the piggy bank. I showed him folding it into small piece then push push a few times, down it went! he was abit sad when he can't see the note anymore.

Every day brings a little surprise that just melts our hearts. A koala-bear hug from this boy tells me how much he misses me. Maybe boy don't really show it but his lil action like sticking to me while I'm having dinner. banging down the toilet door while I'm bathing, can't wait for me to quickly come out says it all! he's still my lil boy afterall!

Honey, I still love you. just that work might bog me down abit. hmm... muacks

cheers to the weekend!

3rd wedding anniversary 24.09.09

2009-10-04T18:16:00.008+08:00

It has been a very memorable wedding anniversary this year. I was overwhelmed by dear hubby's surprise! The very 1st time he sent flowers to my office. He actually collaborated with my colleagues as he doesn't have the delivery addy of my site office! It's hard work for the delivery man. Cos the way into my site office is quite difficult.

No wonder hubby was asking why he didn't see my namecard before. but i don't carry them with me around. so nope, he still doesn't have it.

So I was truly surprised by his romantic act! keke... in all our 7 years being together.

My colleague who tried to pass the flowers off as from him. *ah-bish! i take no nonsense!* haha.... but must thank him for picking up the flowers from the delivery guy.

A dinner out with hubby at Suburbia in Sentosa! Not bad arh! can go pak-tor in the shortest time! Nice place... relaxing....

No mojito... :( so ordered hoe garden. still don't like the taste of beer.

Told hubby," why ur eyes sooo small?"

The casear salad with parma ham...

Chicken wings starter

His grilled king prawns pasta... yummy

My cod fish... too nuah for my liking...

Another surprise! hehe...

Although I had to work that day, all his gestures made the day a very special one indeed.

Love you honey!

Babycenter Horoscopes!

2009-09-29T23:43:00.002+08:00

Saw the updates from babycenter on horoscopes. Tried it out for fun! hubby and jayden are both gemini. me the lion... hear me ROARRRRRRRRRR! haha....

http://www.babycentre.co.uk/horoscopes/

Gemini Parent, Leo Parent

Fun and games

>>What a lively and fun parenting team! Together you are enthusiastic, vibrant and able to adapt to the changing needs of your family. The Gemini parent is more logical, encouraging your little ones to talk and play, drawing out their curiosity, and engaging them in games, puzzles or other fun mental activities. Your jokes make your children laugh, and they delight in your youthful energy and playful mind. The Leo parent is also great fun but much more dramatic. You're the one who will help your children put on plays in your living room for the whole family. You bring stability and leadership to the table. Your children will look up to you, which suits you just fine! You'll be the more likely parent to assert your authority and insist on strong discipline and good behaviour from your children.

Gemini Parent, Gemini Child

The fun of mental stimulation

>> You and your Gemini child share a stimulating connection that's great fun for both of you. You love doing puzzles, playing word games and using your curious minds and natural skills at communication. Reading to your little Gemini before bed is a must, even before he begins talking, since exploring different ideas and worlds is a pleasure for both of you. Your child enjoys the pictures as well as the sound of your voice and the way you say the words. He also adores his friends and siblings, so schedule lots of play time with other children. Of course, since you both change your minds so often, keeping to any schedule could be a challenge. You're fortunate if there's someone in your lives who can help you focus and get your little one to school and other appointments on time!

Leo Parent, Gemini Child

Interesting people and experiences

>>With your warm, engaging personality, you should have no problem helping your Gemini child connect with interesting people and experiences. Just take him on frequent trips to friends' houses, the library and other fascinating places, and then stand back and let him explore! These outings are great fun for both of you, as you get to show off your bright-eyed, inquisitive child, and he gets to embrace the world. Best of all, your stability gives your little Gemini a solid base. He's impulsive and changeable by nature, so your grounding influence helps him focus. Your child isn't quite as emotional as you are, so try not to let it hurt your feelings when he seems to forget all about you in favour of someone new and temporarily more interesting. You're the centre of his universe, which means he'll always come back - sooner or later!

Love

2009-09-19T00:05:00.002+08:00

He sent me a loving sms this evening which took me by surprise. hmm... i really feel like putting it down here for my reference in future but feeling abit pai sei. But I have decided to do it nonetheless. Don't go any further if you are not a fan of romance.

sms fm hubby at4.45pm: Honey i love you and miss you. Busy with work lately, but I am always thinking of you. Muack.

my reply: Hmm... U seem different. So expressive... But I like it! I'm missing you too. But I know u r busy with work. Don worry. Love you lots.

When I was home, our conversation went like this...

hb: I am expressive but just that I don't say it out.
me: How can you be expressive when you don't express what you feel. dud.
silence from hb.

keke... lil victories made me happy. To be honest, I am still abit puzzled by his expressiveness. but i feel he has been expressing more and i'm more glad than happy! shan't think too much about it. just bask in love! woman in love is the most wonderful thing! hehe...

meeting gals tomorrow for lunch. shopping for a dress to wear to my dear sis's wedding.hope to get my haircut tomorrow.

hmm... baby, love u lots. muack muack muacks.....

hungry. waiting for u and our supper!

Counting down... 9 more days!

2009-09-15T16:27:00.001+08:00

I'm counting down to an event...9 more days to go!
I don't know why I'm so excited this year... haha.... just want to make it a special day or maybe evening. No doubt I still have to work.... or should I take leave? hmmm..... keke....

Can't wait man!!!

Tired....

2009-09-13T12:09:00.002+08:00

Sometimes I just feel sooo tired when taking care of Jayden....
I'm winching yah? Nobody at home wants to take care of him when I'm at home. It's all the way until he sleeps. And this boy only nap once when I'm home. During weekdays, he naps twice. It's really test of endurance and limits. Of course if I need to eat or bath or use the loo, then I will pass it to family member.

Just need to 发泄..... argh....

Trophy time!

2009-09-12T00:18:00.002+08:00

Ok, this post is all going to be on Jayden's accomplishments and that's why I titled the blog as such. :P

I know all kids at this stage will have lotsa "trophies" given by daddy, mommy, ah-gong, ah-ma....and the list goes on. It's like the most fun stage!

Now, what does this lil boy does? play play and more play aside from his naps.

>> He loves to turn on and off the fan wherever possible.

>> Can listen to instruction very well. He took a small photo album from a drawer and walked towards me.

Mommy: Jayden, keep the photo album... put it back.
Jayden walks back to the drawer and dump it in. (haven't close the drawer and walks back to me)
Mommy: Go back and close the drawer.
He turns back and shut the drawer before coming back to me.

>> can walk and run fast fast.... don like to hold hands when running.

>> Can climb stairs like adult. one hand hold rail and climb up up and away.

>>Bluff people: seems like want to pass food to MIL through his mouth. when she comes near, he quickly swallow.

>> Tell u when he wants to pee and poo. It's a matter of whether we get it.

>> Still loves water aka bathing! loves to drink bath tub water too

>> can say papa, mama, jiejie very well. but depends on his mood too,

>> loves yoghurt

>> still hates porridge. love mee sua though

>> wat else? still wants to get into our bed in the middle of the night. will stand up in cot crying if we ignore him.

>> our room is like a playhouse. lots of toys.

My eyes r gg to close liao. that's all for now.

have a great weekend everyone!

How's life?

2009-09-12T00:04:00.002+08:00

These days, life has been very busy....

Did alot of OT last week (think 4/5 days). This week, did 3 days OT. And one of the day was because I had a dinner appt so gotta leave on time.

Though work is busy but at least I find it still interesting. Alot of things to learn and pick up along the way. Still waiting for one more new staff to come in then I should be able to offload somemore and get off work on-time.

Luckily, hubby is very understanding. He does the sweetest thing like coming to fetch me from Vivo. It's quite out of the way. And he even buy salmon sashimi for me while awaiting for me. How sweet can he get! I'm touched and I really appreciate that. I told him that cos I don't take that for granted. It's also a way for us to have chance to hold hands and our own world while driving home.

And this boy is extremely sticky to me still. Think he's afraid mommy's gonna leave him. So he cries terribly when I am out of his sight. I'm not complaining. Instead I'm enjoying that. It feels great to be desired. Imagine if he does that to the maid or other family member, it will be so sad right? though a lazy person will be glad lah...can shake leg and relax. And when I start to think ahead where he starts to get really independant and don't need my company, I think I will feel sad. So I am truly totally relishing the moments of my little boy's stickiness to me. It does show alot. it means he loves me truly... just like his father.:)

busy.busy.busy

2009-09-11T01:34:00.002+08:00

Too many things to do and too little time.
busy.busy.busy
at work, at home

TGIF!

Our impromptu date on 23.Aug.09

2009-09-11T01:11:00.005+08:00

After attending my friend's Agnes wedding, we had time to ourselves. Went on a date just like tat.

2 of us... walking hand in hand albeit my aching legs cos I was wearing heels. but i didn't breathe a single word of it to hubby. wanna be cool. haha....

thinking of where to go since we are both out and it's still early... 8plus.

He decided Arab street to smoke shisha (don noe how to spell it) and I agreed immediately!

Good to try new experiences with hubby and at the same time, do some notti things.

Was searching which shop to go try it... and gosh, some were terrible, rundown, etc.

Finally found an empty lebanese rest that we could smoke it al-fresco.

Hmm.... not really fantastic. I try not to get choked by the smoke. Even hubby also don find it shiok. Puffing his marlboro is much much better.

He made a remark,"Tonight I dont feel guilty about smoking. Cos you are doing it wtih me also." hahahaha.... and I was his "ah-lian" gf for the nite. kekekekekeke.....

Cool? :P

*Choked* cough cough....

Thoughts on US trip

2009-08-14T05:32:00.004+08:00

I'm really lazy to blog...

And when I finally want to upload my pics this morning, there is some problem with the internet. argh!

Hmm... this post is to blog my after-thoughts of the US trip. :)

This week was terrible. Jetlagged and I caught the flu/cough virus on the way back. It's terrible suffering from sore throat, runny nose and cough from Washington all the way back.

Before I left, hubby already started sms-ing all the "missing ya" messages when I was in office. keke... It somehow felt great (in the bottom of my heart) cos I'm sooooo important to him!

Of course I felt super sad leaving for the airport and when we bid farewell at the airport.

On board the plane, I instantly wished that he's with me so that I can lean on his shoulder and sleep. Gosh, terrible neck aches! 28hours! No joke... can die man! I dread the trip back instantly cos I'm flying alone back.

In Orlando, during the 1st video-conf with Allan. I asked for Jayden to come. When i called out to him and he saw me, he started crying. Gosh... didn't know he missed me soooo much too!

There was this 5th or 6th day when I looked through my blog for pics of Jayden. The moment I saw it, I started crying non-stopped. And it's not gentle sobs, it's loud cries... It's the feeling of missing him.. so much that I can't bear it and it all poured out like tat. It was 730am sg time and I just couldn't care and called Allan. After talking to him, i felt better. Sometimes our innermost feelings surprise us at unexpected moments.

On the flight back to SG, I was all cool and the flight was still not too bad. much better than the "to" trip. mostly due to a bigger airplane(B777). We went on B747. it sux!!!

Coming back, I flew in on National Day 2330. And when the crew mentioned that we will arrive in SG at xxxhrs and it is Singapore's Independence Day, I just felt so emotional! Returning to my homeland, my family on this day. My eyes felt watery... super emo right? woahaha...

Upon touchdown and met hubby at the arrival hall, I can feel his happiness and this guy expressing all his N-16 affections right there says it all. :)

We went for Chai Chee porridge at Fengshan 85! yummy! And it's the 1st time after having Jayden that we had supper out by ourselves at Fengshan. *I secretly think we should do this once in a while... asked maid to help jaga Jayden while we slipped out for awhile. hehe*

Allan asked me,"Do I miss him or Jayden more?"

My reply,"I miss u both as much... But I could call u, talk to u so it's not that bad. So will miss Jayden more in that sense. He just walked off from the phone!"

Wat can I say? I'm just glad to be home!

***HOME SWEET HOME***

In Orlando...

2009-08-07T06:57:00.003+08:00

Suddenly, I can't believe that I'm right here in Orlando. Talks had been going on for months and 2+months later, here I am.

In trying to lessen the guilt of spending so much, I have changed my mindset that this is not a business trip but that of a shopping trip. Treat it as a vacation. It definitely made me feel better this way.

Honey, DO NOT faint when you see my credit card bills okie. I really shouldn't use the supplementary card! Too late... I can claim alot from company okay... :P

Too lazy to blog using this mini-laptop. And it's wired internet. damn. can't surf on the comfy bed.

31 July 2009

2009-07-31T23:21:00.000+08:00

Really can't bear to see the lil one fall asleep... cos I know when he wakes up, I'm not by his side.

I'm sooo afraid that I don't wake up at 4am. And got so paranoid that I made Allan set his alarm at 4am as well. 2 better than 1.

He's out tapao-ing supper! keke... I had a very sinful supper last night. too disgusting to be mentioned here. argh... my appetite for today was that of a mouse.

He's very thoughtful... bought me snacks for my plane ride. Cautioned me to be careful cos he always have to "take care" of our belonging when we travel together.

And he took out my flight details and calculated I will be at HK, San Francisco at xxx SG time. Cos he just wants to know his wife whereabouts. haha...

I'm flying back by myself. shit... damn sian man. 27hrs by myself.

I will miss u both... lotsa...lotsa...lotsa...

Preparing for my Orlando trip!

2009-07-31T00:23:00.003+08:00

I'm leaving for Orlando this Sat @ 6.40AM! It's official... The plane's been booked, hotel reserved, training itinery been planned. Finally! Phew! Gotta reach airport at 5am.

Been working real hard these days... coming home and still sending emails every night. It's been so long since I've been so hard at work. And web-access email really makes it easy to do so.

Have I packed my luggage? NO. It's still sitting there gathering dust. haha... have the day off tomorrow so shall do that tmr! Thank god for the day off man!

Tomorrow still gotta do a few more tasks off my to-do list.

No doubt it's just one week. but with the rest days upon return, it's basically 1.5weeks. And work delegation still has to be done.

After looking through my itinery, I reckoned I have time to shop in the evening. That's just 1 darn day that I have to report work at 6.15am! Gosh! And I gotta go there myself! my colleagues are reporting at 8am that day.

I'm gonna miss them dearly... and he's starting to miss me too. hiak hiak.
Cos so far, it's always him leaving for work overseas. So now he gets to taste what I went through. But I told him he's better. Cos we haven't had a kid then so I was alone. For him, time will pass faster and he can play with Jayden too. He replied in a way like he's tied down with Jayden. Sorry Charles, your brother is busy looking after his son for the next 1 week. woahahaa.... no more prata & teh-tarik sessions... woahaha...i can't stop laughing. sometimes i get mad at him for arriving without any warning and expecting allan to accompany him for supper. i call him his "gay partner". Imagine 2 guys in a sports car! *heh*

L.O.V.E is in the blog

2009-07-26T23:22:00.008+08:00

I was very very surprised when hubby told me over dinner tonight that he read my blog and felt loved. my 1st qn was,"love for you or love for jayden or both?" haha.... do I need to get down to that teeny weeny details? yesh! anyway, he didn't exactly answer my question. but i felt happy nonetheless...
Why? It means he still bother to read my blog... which I'm not exactly really maintaining it well. He's not the kind into facebook or blog or wat-nots. As far as I'm aware, he's VERY INTO FISH FORUM ONLY. he used to be my blog fan but i tot that has died down, hence the surprise. :) a pleasant one...

It's amazing how a baby can change our lives! You need to go through that to understand what I mean. Today, I almost die. Forgot to bring the damn pouch (to sling Jayden) to my mum's place. It's a MUST-HAVE to pat him to sleep. Managed to pat him till he closed his eyes then all of a sudden, he woke up! Came down to walk.. and he squat down and POo-poo! Ended up with a bath and he was an Energizer bunny all over again. dud! but he's super cute lah when he was having so much fun playing...

Will be going to US for ONE Week, thank god the duration has cut short form 2 weeks to 1 week. I was ectastic when I heard that news! Cos I miss the boys too much to be gone for so long. Already, I was imaginging I will sob sob when I miss them sooo much if it was a 2 weeks trip. hehe... leaving this sat 1st Aug and reaching Sgp on 9-Aug!

Now to hit the sack...

Nitez n sweet dreams...

Haven't titled the blog yet...hmm...

Missy Moi's burthday todae!

2009-07-23T22:27:00.004+08:00

It's my 29th birthday today and I'm glad that am able to spend it here in Sin!
My ideal celebration would be to go for a meal with Allan n Jayden. and they would both sing a bday song for me.

But on the practical side, we both went for a lunch buffet. haha... Next year boy, we will definitely bring you.

We went to try out Miramar hotel - Ikoi Jap Restaurant. Heard very good reviews about it.

Well, we enjoyed our meal. Great sashimi... and their single portion is really a small one so we could order and try alot of dish...

I wld recommend their grill chicken wings too! yummy! i chomped down 4! haha... Just make sure you've got an empty stomach.

Nice presentation yah?

After looking at the pics taken, I feel sooo "auntie". argh... another year older. wat to do? Allan said"You are an auntie already wat..." Gosh, I don wanna look auntie. haha... need to take note of dressing...

After a satisfying meal, we went to Orchard to run some errands. I took this as we stopped at the traffic light. I simply love the effects of passing-by vehicles' reflections on the Ion's glass. the glittering effect... blink blink...

As we left Miramar, I told him that I felt happy today and he said,"I'm such an easily contended girl."

AM I????? Maybe I should tell him that I want a new watch, a bigger diamond ring or that bag?

Haha... Nah, that's not me....

To me, spending this special day with him makes it great enough! No quarrels, just taking the day easy.

woke up late

hearing a bday song from the blurry-eyed hubby once he woke up

and I've already gotten my US dollars angpow from him for my shopping!!! *heh*

For my little A.N.G.E.L

2009-07-14T23:11:00.004+08:00

For my dearest boy

Sometimes.... i look at you and feel that an angel has come into our lives.... we are truly blessed.

You are growing every single day and sometimes I wished you will be this cute always...

How i wish my eyes has super powers where it can video or snap pics as commanded from my brains.... cos I wanna capture every little single milestone that you achieve...

I cherish each day and moment that I spend with you and keep these in my memories...

though you are very naughty at times... but you are still my little angel.

love

mommy

Updates of Jayden boy

2009-07-05T00:25:00.002+08:00

Going about his own business....

Ok, playing the brushing game with an adult toothbrush!

Nowadays, he seems to copy adult to sit on the stairs....

Trip to the Supermarket!!!! This boy is very excited whenever we go supermart! Especially when he sees Similar follow-on or Gain IQ!

Ok, this was actually the last pic taken. abit tired liao. haha....

See him chionging happily! with arms wide open!

He likes to pull off those advert tags! buay tahan...

I got him this colourful ball from Daiso! Cheap and good!

Cake Baking Session! 27.April.2009

2009-06-26T21:37:00.009+08:00

Pics from Mong's camera: The 6 students: ice, me, esther, puay san, jovie, jasmine

Hard at work. :)

This is a very out-dated post (27-April). No time to blog till now. And the pics were uploading by phases (a few nights... haha... life is so busy)

Just before I started my new job, I had 1.5weeks break and I actually went for a Chocolate cake and cupcake decorating class! Don pray pray ok! It's 9am - 5pm! Woohoo!

Along with a few of my forum mummies, we went, we baked and we had hella a good time!

The teacher Mong asked,"When was the last time each of you baked?"

My reply,"Pineapple tarts for the past 2 CNY" (hahaahaa...)

Ayway, let's see the pics taken on that day!

Mong's kitchen! She lives at Toh Tuck area. nice house, fully airconditioned and surround music! Isn't it cool?! That explains why she dare to charge so much!

Creaming the butter and sugar

Until it looks like this!

Me with Jasmine and Jovie

That's Mong(in green). L-R: Esther, Ice and me

This is a baking belt! 1st time I heard of this. It's to prevent the bottom from turning brown as compared to the top. So you wet it and loop it around your baking tin. I bought one of this! KS..

Demo done by Mong. She baked a vanilla cake and cutting it into half and spread nutella in-between for our tea-break later. :) This is a cake leveller. It makes the cut easy and swee! I bought this too! hahahaaha.... but it's cheap lah... 4bucks...

We were divided into 2 teams... Tada! My team members! Puay San and Ice! Ice looks like promoter bo? keke... I tell you this Kitchen Aid cake mixer is super duper Chio! It cost $700+!

Our chocolate cake batter! I tasted this and it was yummy!

Our cake-to-be! One for each of us!

Me with my cake to be!

Tools for cupcake fondant modelling! sounds chim bo? woahaha... basically it's decorating the cupcake with icing and fondant...

Tools of the Master!

Action Time! It's super shag ok! Not as easy as it seems!

Practice makes perfect!

My 1st round! on the actual cupcake! abit kan chiong...

By the time it comes to this, who cares?! haha.....

My ugly ribbon! :(

My creations!

The left was dinosaur... my mind was doing it for Jayden! boy oh boy! keke...

Updates on Jayden

2009-06-13T17:20:00.004+08:00

This boy is getting mischievous... he pulled out the drawer cabinet and sit in it while biting my bag tightener. I was sufing net and things were getting quiet. I turned my back and see this scene!

This boy is having his 1st Birthday celebration tomorrow!

He's walking.... keeps on walking...

He goes mum-mum-mum when he wants to eat something and will chase you down.

He goes "nen-nen-nen" when he wants to drink milk.

A few weeks ago, he started to hold his own milk bottle automatically which makes mummy super happy cos she can flip the papers! Just that when it's nearing the end, she needs to help tilt the bottle upwards to prevent him from sucking in the air.

Can do it one hand somemore. i find it cute!

He grooves to music... move body forth and back or shake his hands up in the air.

He tries to comb his hair in front of the mirror... vain yah? haha...

He has a loud voice....

He is getting closer to daddy as daddy is spending more time with him these days! yippee!

He thinks he know how to answer phonecalls. I was bathing him when the phone rang. He got out of the bathtub immediately and hate for the toilet door. and goes "eh eh eh" like telling me he needs to pick up the phone!

Taking train to Punggol!

See! I spoil mummy's ikea box...

Before I yank it off, SNAP!

Birthdays galore!

2009-06-12T00:06:00.006+08:00

June marks a special month cos it's the Birrrrrrthdays of my 2 darlings! And mine is just next month! hmm... so my family's birthdays are very close.... of course, not to mention my best friends' bdays!

Haven't blogged for a long time cos now this boy sleeps at 10+.... by then, I almost want to KO liao. :P

let me 1st share Jayden's 1st chinese bday celebrations which falls on 4-June and I took leave on that very day.

Jayden in his orange polo and checkered shorts! I bought tis before he was born. Finally he can wear it! haha... but honestly, I didn't buy much clothing for him since he was born. You can really save money with boys...

Now it's time to "da ang gu" aka stand on ang gu kuehs... and must wear new shoes to step on it! :) See, he's trying to grab the red eggs liao!

Time to pick something! There is a weighing scale, red eggs (to rep chicken drumstick), abacus toy, $10 note and a Princess Disney book. Guess what? Red Eggs!!!!

Bought his cake from Glace cake... a japanese cake shop... damn expensive! but it's really yummy!

Here we go! A big single candle for this boy's birthday!

Tiffany helping Jayden to cut cake! she's so serious-looking!

Next up is the big baby! *heh* We went for a buffet dinner after work on 10-June itself at Changi Village Hotel. Our 1st time there. gosh, veri ulu... but nice experience for a first time. :)

Greedy pic!

We lurve the indian curry chicken! 2 rounds...

Just a simple dinner. no presents cos my idea was Rejected! tat is a handphone!

For moi's birthday, I want a camera! haha... Cos I wanna take more pics with Jayden! My current camera is getting old. haha...

Most probably, I will be spending my birthday in US this year. So dear, U need to make up a big celebrationz for me Next Year! The big 3! cos we didn't celebrate my bday last year. and prob this year so....

RELAX....

2009-06-01T22:10:00.004+08:00

The baby is sleeping soundly in his cot... and Allan is still working. So.... what do I do?

1) Go put on my mask
2) Make myself my choya+green tea
3) grab the newspapers
4) Lie in bed and blog now!

Yippee! No TV, no music now... just the blowing sound of the airconditioner....

Peace.... Sometimes silence is what you just needed.
At times, we are so immersed in the infocommunication around us that we forgets what it's like to just focus on a single thing. Multi-tasking is the norm.

surf net, watch tv, listening to music, msn-ing, facebook(or twitter, etc), talking on phone, sms-ing....

Ok, gonna sit back and enjoy my drink.
Nite nitez.......

Here's a short clip of jayden walking!

He's gonna be a toddler soon! but in my heart, always my baby! love love love...

p/s: Kelly, saw your comments! yesh, he's turning ONE soon! Very fast hor!... it seems like u just attended his full month not too long ago. :P
Wishing u a smooth delivery and hope to see ur lil kirs soon! :)

The Lil One Can Walk!

2009-05-27T23:41:00.003+08:00

He has taken that first few steps... and now is able to walk independantly!
He never fails to amaze me with his little developments!

Now he can walk 2meters or more. It's really cute to see him balancing himself to walk and even turn to change direction of travel. haha...

I'm loving him every moments!

Updates updates... TGIF!

2009-05-23T01:17:00.002+08:00

Back from town at 11+pm with hubby and jayden! haha.... first time since we've hanged out till so late.

Anyway, have been into new job for 3 weeks liao. hmm.... starting abit lost but now undergoing many meetings for new system(doing user requirements). gosh! pretty stressed up at times cos the consultants sux at times! too big a group of audience at times! Need to keep on going...

Finally able to have msn in office PC liao. hiak hiak hiak...

time for me to turn in liao.... tomorrow's the weekend!

His Chow Chow

2009-05-17T22:24:00.002+08:00

I was reading an article on "Smelly little secrets" aka Chow Chow(CC) and was truly tickled by it. Not that I have one, BUT....... Allan has one! Oops... sorry to spill it out but I just can't resist it! woahaha... p/s: It's not the dog species, but rather smelly pillow, in my context.
http://www.mychowchows.blogspot.com/

Ok, there's this bloggie that CC owners gives the intimate details of their CC.

Let me fill this up for Allan and here it goes...

Real name or Nickname: Allan
Age: 31
Location: Singapore, Upp Paya Lebar
My chowchow is called: Small Pillow (小枕头）
My chowchow is a...: a small cotton pillow which had been a great "Friend" to me...
Number of chowchow years it has lived: 28 years
History of my chowchow: I had it since I was 3 years old. Can't recall how I got it. BUt since then, I have treasured it greatly.
When was the last time your chowchow had a bath?: Never! Cos it won't smell the same again.
My family's relationship with my chowchow: They are ok since it doesn't affect them at all.
My bed partner's relationship with my chowchow: (Ok, finally I can say my part now) Although I grew to love it and seek comfort in it as well, I still cannot believe that it seems more important than me. Cos when I tried threatening to throw it away, he says he will die. Dud!
Finally, I love my chowchow because…: The smell of my chowchow give me great comfort and is the best thing to hold when I'm happy or sad.

1st week at new Work place

2009-05-07T21:33:00.002+08:00

Gosh, have been too busy lately to even surf net, let alone blog.
Don't have time or rather privacy to surf net at work. And Jayden sleeps pretty late these days, and all I look forward is to go to bed after he sleeps at the end of the day. dead tired.

but tonight, he slept at 9pm! so that's when I can sneak abit of time here.... while Allan is closing deal! :) heh... *awaiting for him to come home thou*

My room is like a war zone these days. after the lil tyrant has rumaged through every thing he can lay his hands on. I looked around and it's real messy. i will clean that up later. for now, take a breather. poof!

So far, work is still ok though there are some frustrating moments. Sometimes I'm kinda lost, or doubt myself. But I must Jia You! for hubby, for jayden! We must all Jia You!

I might need to go to US... to Florida for training. Initial plans might be 3 weeks end of May. I was trying to confirm on this as it will clash with Jayden's 1st birthday and this would affect my planning. Last status update was I wouldn't be going in May. Should be later. BUT.... might be for 2 months! I almost fainted. Came back and discussed with hubby. He was real supportive. Telling me that it's ok for me to go as it's a rare opportunity and also to see the lifestyle there. Hmm... I shall see how it goes. Actually if the Boss says xxx of duration, it's hard to decline cos I'm in-charge of that system.

So far, colleagues are still Okay. And I managed to meet up with Michelle and my other ex-colleagues for lunch! rush-rush affair but still better than none!

The Resorts World is gonna be super exciting when everything is up! The orientation program did ignite some sparks in looking forward to the grand opening and making us feel proud in being part of it! For my side in the Universal Studios Singapore, there are going to be 18 rides launched at of this year. By next year, another 6 more. There's like Revenge of the Mummy, Return to Magadascar, Duelling Coaster and alot more! Today, my duelling coasters colleagues told me we are all going to sit on the Coaster ride when it's ready! I almost fainted! I'm terrified of such rides man.... SWEAT! There's definitely something for everyone in the theme park. Enuf of work....

I feel guilty that I haven't been capturing much of J's growth in my blog.

From my memories----
~ start climbing stairs at 7months+
~Still stuck at 2 lil teeth since 6months till now! But I simply find it adorable when he flash his 2 lil pearlies during his smile
~calls papa and mama now (according to his mood lah)
~ knows how to pass things to me
~ plays catching with me at 9months+
~new trick: don't pass things to me immediately these days when I "command" him. Will keh keh keep it close to him and smile at me for awhile. then pass it to me.
~ Will pout his mouth or want to cry like that when kena scolded. or really cry when the tone gets real stern
~ Keep wanting to walk.... and think he's going to walk soon!

I'm enjoying every single minute of being with him. Seeing him really brings joy or Allan and me. No wonder they call it babies bundle of joy.

Good night everyone! Weekend's round the corner!
And it's gonna be a super long weekend.

Cheers!

Our 1st Trip with Jayden!

2009-05-02T21:36:00.016+08:00

Ok, thank god I didn't puke on the ferry rides! Allan needed to carry Jayden when he gets bored so that I can rest... n yes the anti-seasick pill made me drowsy. Zzzzz....

Upon reaching our room, this lil boy is SUPER Happy! I immediately plonked him onto the super king size bed! 3 of us sleep, there's still plenty of space to toss and turn!

And he was happy there! Anyway, let the pictures do the talking!

Self-taken family pic!

Oops... Allan seems abit seasick as well.... the lil boy was Okie...

Here we are!!!

Eating paper! Argh! this is his new pastime!

After checkin, went for lunch! at their cafe...

After our pizza lunch... this boy was asleep so we were able to enjoy our lunch slowly. heh

After his nap and back to the room, playing happily on the bed....

Yes, we brought his pillow and bolster there as well!

Told ya he's super happy!

Big boy look liao!

Time for our swim! Daddy inflated his float until "lian qing qing". I tried and couldn't even get abit of air in.

Meanwhile, this boy is just busy crawling around....

View from our room

Finally we hit the pool! He hates his float! Daddy super tui man....

Dad & Son...

Ok boy, kick your legs now.... left, right, left, right...

Splish Splash Splash.... he splashed while squirting his eyes! haha... and wiping the water off his face...

"Huh, I need to hit the pool again?"

Free-style training!

Ok, great, you are reaching soon!

Seafood dinner

I lurve the prawns! Big and cheap!!!

This grouchy boy

Back from dinner.... Going to check out the spa... Went for their body scrub and massage.

Their scrub is really power... U U can feel ur dead skin being sloughed off. and my skin felt so smooth after that.

Massage was also fantastic... cos I did the massage at 9.30pm(SG time), I fell asleep and the lady had to call me a few times to wake me up to turn around. haha.... so pai sei

This is next day morning after our breakie

I'm lazing on the poolside daybed.

In Nagoya Hill SC

This boy is super excited and kept screaming on the bus! this was the return trip from Nagoya hill sc.

Jayden & me @ the kelong...

The Nestum prawns....

Sambal kang kong (the veggie is super fresh and crisp

Steam prawns (so-so)

Dried chilli chicken

Beau eating amid the sunset....

Sunsetting...

The place is getting real dark soon...

3rd day morning! He's raring to go!

At the Dino room where there's plenty of children's toys!

He reeeeally luvs the slide! gg down umpteen times... my muscles have gotten stronger!

Yippee! This is fun! Here's the ship's steering wheel! And there's a binoculars on my left!

Then it's time to get to the ferry terminal and back home!

Packing List - Longest ever

2009-04-28T14:09:00.002+08:00

Am packing for tomorrow's trip with Allan n Hubby.

The Checklist goes like this.....

1. Jayden's clothes (singlets, t-shirt, shorts, pajamas, blanket, socks, handkerchiefs)
2. Diapers
3. Milk Powder
4. Bottle Wash
5. Milk bottle
6. Hot Water Flask
7. 5L of water (2L hot, 3L cooled boiled water)
8. J's Swimsuit
9. Swimming float (Official Opening)
10. Pillow and Bolster
11. Teether, toys, bedtime book
12. Stroller
13. Pouch to carry him
14. Medication (Baby's panadol, mommy's panadol)
15. J&J head to toe wash
16. Milk bottle brush
.
.
.
.
Wah pian... his list is really long.... I cannot even bother to write my own list.
Cos it's only a few items nia

clothes, toiletries, camera, passports, money.... that shld be all liao...

my holiday week...

2009-04-27T01:11:00.003+08:00

I'm supposed to be sleeping now! but having an itchy throat - coughing and I'm excited about my cake baking and cupcake class tomorrow! It's a whole day event (reads...9am to 4pm! 1hr lunch in between). I didn't reveal to allan when he asked how much it costs... haha....

Going to drive for the lesson tomorrow. hope can reach there without missing my way cos I'm not familiar with upp bukit timah!

hmm... 4 days of lobo... wat have i been doing?

p/s: Mich, I miss you lotsa! my updates.... heh

23-apr (Thurs): collect jayden's passport. went tampines 1 to book our batam trip... erm... Tampines 1 ain't that fantastic. we had our lunch at kim gary and he liked the mark 6 curry. beware it's hot! i ordered a chicken wing cheese baked rice. shootz, it's like chicken wing cheese STEAMED RICE! CONDEMN!!! i forgot to complain about it. the rice is served in those dim-sum steamer.

24-apr (Fri): Went ECP with Jayden and Allan... stroll then went White Town Cafe... Food was pretty nice but Ex! 1st time there. and Jayden was very happy there! Fed him cereal there.

Had lunch with forummies (short form for forum mummies) at The Melt @ Mandarin Oriental. The buffet was good! I saw Eric (one of the celebrity chef)... he's v tall n handsome... haha...

25-apr (Sat): Suddenly my mind blanked! I pushed J for walk in the morning while hb sleeps in cos he's gg to work. I had a fulfilling time when J took his 1st nap. I did my yoga(sweat it all out), prepared ingredients and cooked his porridge and cleaned my steriliser thoroughly. Allan came home at 3+. We went Compasspoint after dinner to grab what else? his diapers and milk powder....

26-apr (Sun): Allan went RT(yesh, it's that time of the year again!). Went to parents' place at 3+... stayed until finished the Red Stars Award! Jayden slept at 11+!!!! he broke his 1030pm record. He shld be waking up very late tomorrow.

updates...

2009-04-26T11:48:00.006+08:00

This boy is 10months+ now! Soon, it will be his 1st year bday! yeahie!

I'm enjoying my break now... spending time doing my own stuff, with baby, hubby! Ok, with hubby time is the most precioussssss... hehe...

pics taken these days... 1st morning of no-work, tis boy woke up and went to bite allan's belt...

He luvs to sit in tis...

On our way to collect Jayden's passport!

At ICA.... it was fast! 20mins n we were done! i'm impressed!

At ECP, on our way to the beach!

This boy's 1st visit to the sun, sand and sea! He luves it! wanna get down to it... and my poor shoes! soaking wet when the waves came in....

Daddy raised me high high! but no babes around to see lei! :P must come during wkends to see rollerbaldes babes! hiak hiak...

Farewell messages n wishes!

2009-04-22T10:47:00.002+08:00

I didn't quite know how to start my farewell message sent yesterday.
Anyway, it went something like this...

To my own team ---
Subject: Adiós - to my wonderful PC team
Dearest all,

Tomorrow will be my last day in HP. It has been 3years+ since I joined HP.
Though the years doesn't seem that long but I'm leaving here with a sad & heavy heart because you guys who are my best ever group of colleagues!!!
There are soooo many wonderful memories deeply etched in my mind.
I will miss you guys lots! (sending u guys separate email cos I want to write mushy stuff. hehe)

I would like to say thank you to all of you for the sharing, guidance, mentoring, patience that you have given to me, no matter how busy you are.

Wish all of you Best of Health and Luck! (TIO TOTO or 4D n giving treat, must rem me arh..)

Let's keep in touch!

msn: oh_carolll@hotmail.com
facebook: oh_carolll@yahoo.com
handphone: 98556093

Best Regards,
Carol
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To other colleagues --
Subject: Adiós - to my wonderful colleagues
Dearest all,

Tomorrow will be my last day in HP. It has been 3years+ since I joined HP.
Though the years doesn't seem that long but I'm leaving here with a heavy heart because of you wonderful folks.
There are many many fond memories deeply etched in my mind.

I would like to say thank you to all of you whom I have worked with in one way or another throughout these years.
Thanks for all the guidance and great support!

I wish all of you Best of Health and Luck! Keep in touch...

My msn/email: oh_carolll@hotmail.com
Mobile: 98556093

Best Regards,
Carolyn

You can see I'm not veri good at writing it. haha...

Here r some of the replies that I've got and would like to write it for memories...

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Hi Carol,

You are leaving for the better. So, it is a good thing. Thanks for all the help you have rendered through the past.

Best wishes to you! Will see u around..

Ivy
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Thanks for all your help and good luck with the new job.

Silvester
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Hi Carolyn,
Just to wish you a wonderful new career ahead.
Take good care and you should do well in your new position.
Regards
sweehwee
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Ok, this is by an angmoh... They are very expressive....
Dear Carolyn,

Your leaving is truly our loss.
I really enjoyed working with you on the Yellowtail program.

We are losing one of the brighter minds and best administrators to come along in quite awhile.
I'm sure you'll be blessed with a bright future whereever you go.

Dan
Adiós and Tsai Jian !
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Hey dear….

All the best to you. Thanks for being such a wonderful working partner in the past and now being a good friend J

Keep in touch k…

Thanks & regards,
Elaine Choong
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all the best in your new endeavour and opportunities. even though i work with you for a short time, it has been a pleasant experience.

Wing kiong
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hi Carolyn,

There goes one of the last few heroine of Yellowtail.

It had been great knowing and working with you for the past 3 years.

Opportunities are everywhere. Keep in touch, you have my mobile. Maybe we can catch up for a meal when you are more settled down in the new job.

Keep smiling. =)

Regards,Adrian
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Mich just sent me this as I'm about to publish this blog! the timing is uncanny!

Hi dear,
All the best to your future Endeavour!
Of course, I will never never NEVER forget you..

You are my Jie Mei! The first one who I known from colleague to JIE MEI.
Call me anytime, anywhere if you need me. I will always be there for you! J

KAN BAN DEI !!

Your one and Only,
Michelle

SOS... for baby sleeping schedule

2009-04-21T10:15:00.000+08:00

Remember J used to sleep through sometime back? All these changes after he fell sick and went on a many meals but less volume diet. So that he do not puke out his milk. Then his 2x nite feedings stayed on. And he is back to his early morning hours! 5ish... argh!

1) If Baby wakes up early, here's how to fix it. http://www.easybabylife.com/baby-wakes-up.html

2) New Mom getting no sleep? Look here for tips to help you be less exhausted. http://www.easybabylife.com/new-mom.html

3) Baby sleep schedule http://www.easybabylife.com/baby-sleep-schedule.html

Packing up....

2009-04-18T12:54:00.002+08:00

Drove to work yesterday... so might as well do my packing up so that I can leave with a lighter baggage(physical) on Wed. 3 more days... just 3 more.

Before I turned in last night, I started to feel sad.... can't bear... flashing through my mind were my great colleagues. No regrets ever being here. It made my eyes wet.

Anyway, I didn't realise I have so much barangs to bring home! God! just 3-4 yrs nia. Now I understand why my ex-colleague who worked here for 13 years had 12 boxes to lug home when he got retrenched.

One by one, I took down the group pictures of our team-building sessions and kept it. In the end, I thought I should just leave it there. Stupid... since no one taking over me. argh! Even used a trolley to move stuff down into car.

Some colleagues were wondering why I packed so fast... haha... practical reasons la.

I told Mich that I feel so she bu de. And she says at least we 曾今拥有。I laughed out loud cos sound as if we r a couple parting. but she's right lah. at least we met and became good friends... almost like sistas.

As we said goodbye yesterday, "see you next week!" she said. my heart murmured last week...

I am sure that I'm gonna leave with a heavy heart on wed.

*loud sigh*

And the bloody ECP... kaoz... really regret using that. super jam.
and KPE... jam also... why everywhere also jam? While tortising there, I was just thinking I won't ever use the extreme right lane of KPE. Anyway, just feel so relieved to reach home.

My friend told me that taking care of baby is like having hangover in the morning. I feel it's so so true... cos each time you wake up, it's due to baby calling/crying.

Slept at 12+am, he woke up at 5am for milk and then awake all the way till 8am. *Faint* I took my morning nap as he napped. :)

10mos Baby

2009-04-16T10:37:00.003+08:00

Jayden turned 10mos yesterday!

Here's some relevant findings:

He's not naughty - he's a baby

As your baby starts asserting himself, you may be surprised by some of his behaviour. He may know what "no" means yet still do something forbidden over and over again, all the time looking over his shoulder to see how you'll react. Punishments and anger do little good at this age, although distracting him often works. He can't yet 'behave' as he's too busy experimenting. Try suggesting something he can do, like "give me that, please" or offering a favourite toy. Praising things your baby does that you do like makes it more likely he will do them again. Saving the "no" for genuinely dangerous activities gives it more power - he will know you mean it!

Blooming personality aka Showing his true colours now!
Your baby's personality is probably really emerging now. He may be very social, granting broad smiles to everyone he meets, or a little more reticent, shyly hiding his face when well-meaning strangers try to engage him. He'll repeat sounds, gesture for your attention and may even wave goodbye when he sees you head for the door. He's also developing a mind of his own, which you've probably already noticed when he protests being put in his car seat or pushchair.

Handling your baby's fears
There will be times when your child is scared of things he can't understand or of things that didn't formerly bother him, such as a ringing doorbell or the telephone. When this happens, the most important thing you can do as a parent is comfort and reassure him; tell him that you're there and he's fine.

Talking to your chatterbox
Your baby is just beginning to understand many simple words and phrases, so it's more important than ever to keep talking to him. Give your chatterbox a head start on good speech patterns by repeating his words back to him using adult language. If he asks for a "baubau," for example, gently reinforce the correct pronunciation by asking, "Do you want a drink?" At this stage of the game it's best to try to avoid the tendency to use baby talk -- it's fun, but hearing the right words is better for your baby's development. Though it may sometimes feel silly, having conversations with your baby is a great way to encourage his language skills. When he rattles off a sentence of gibberish, respond with "Oh, really? How interesting." He'll probably smile and keep chattering away. Soon you may notice some words or gestures you actually understand, as well as other forms of communication, such as pointing and grunting. Giving your baby a blow-by-blow description of what you're doing is also a great idea, whether you're dicing onions for dinner or folding the laundry. As you put him in his pushchair, say, "There you go, into your blue pushchair. Now let's buckle you in and get you comfortable. Okay, we're off to the park." You can also sing him nursery rhymes, demonstrate actions that go with words (saying "bye-bye" and waving for instance), and play games such as 'patta-cake patta-cake' or 'this little piggy', so he learns to identify key words and phrases. He'll soon start to make the connections. Before long, he'll be clapping his hands together when you do and may begin to say Mama when he's looking at Mum and Dada when Dad comes into the room (though at this point he's still more likely to use the two names indiscriminately).

Link on discipline of baby:
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/toddler/penelopeleach/disciplinecooperation/

New Blog template

2009-04-14T21:45:00.003+08:00

Yesh, it's still my blog...
Changing the blog template enabled me to have the "archives", "labels". These were the things I had been wanting to add for a super long time. So the answer was actually to use their new blog template.

Resisting to changing my template all these while, finally made the switch now....

The con is that my "visitor counter" would be gone...

but it doesn't matter to me now.

Had a hard time choosing the new template. pink or non-pink. argh!....

anyway, no more counters so I can change whenever i like. :)

Tues.... sick, books...

2009-04-14T21:14:00.002+08:00

Felt sick for the past 2 days. Better take the day off today as I don't wanna repeat the same thing. ie. coming home from work halfway later. Saw the doc in the morning and ate the antibiotics, panadol and cough syrup. Gosh, felt so weak and drowsy... slept for 1+ hrs then woke up for lunch and played with Jayden for awhile then slept until 2+pm. Feels like a super hangover! Sleep, wake up but too weak to really get up then sleep again....

Woke up at 3pm more refreshed...finally! And went out with allan on his work errands.

The Mac at Forum is so atas! haha... clean, bright and cheery! I had my teabreak there... a banana walnut muffin and a latte. Ok, now i declare latte ain't that nice. must order cuppucino next time.

We went to Borders later on and I saw 3 books I wanna buy. Betta jot it down before I forget.
I will await for their 20% discount sales!!! cos I still have 2 books to finish.......

On To-buy List:
1) Mike Gayle -> To do list
2) The art of war
3) A thousand splendid sun

Hoping that Borders sales will come soon!!!!!!! kinokuniya sales will also do. :P

Jayden's update!

2009-04-12T23:18:00.003+08:00

Taken couple of weeks back....

I really feel his eyes is like marble (gor-li). super dua liap...

Ok, Mummy customise this jacket for me. My name's on it and that is H-a-n-d-s-o-m-e.

Muahaha... I'm just kidding... it's from Carters.

Taken just now! Daddy putting his swim-cap * mummy fainted! looked like hassan lei!*

He's ver into his pigeon box right now... I can save all my money on toys. cos this boy loves simple things to play... like milk bottle (spin and chase), ruyi oil bottle(spin, chase and bite), boxes of all size and shapes....

My Romantic Date dd 11-April

2009-04-12T22:18:00.009+08:00

Ok, it's not that romantic... having dinner with hubby, just the 2 of us!

We went to Outback for dinner. Gosh, lucky we were early, there was a queue later on as we were leaving the restaurant. It seems like a nice family restaurant. I like the ambience. And they gave out balloons!

Taking lotsa pictures make me feel like we were back to the romancing days... :)

Anyway, though it felt kinda bad leaving Jayden at home cos we both know he will look for his mummy when he wants to sleep at night. But still, I told Allan we need some "we" time once a while.

Guess what, we reached home at 8.30pm. He slept from 7.30 till 8.30pm. then we "entertained" this lil boy till 10.15pm! Gosh, like an energiser bunny. crawling everywhere...

Ok, back to the dinner pics.

Complimentary warm chocolate bread

The wife cutting the bread...

The knife is huge! Don't you agree?

BBQ Chicken quarter with the yummy whipped potato and coleslaw

Fish and chips

I was holding on to the last piece of buffalo wings!

Allan was super full after he finished his food!

Okay, a nicer angle... :)

I'm pretty full....

Hmm... very full but still continued to dig into the whipped potato....

Excuse me, why are you still taking my photo when i'm so full? Not in the mood!

woahaha.... My photos sux if I don't smile!

Couple Pic... camera set on top of a pepper and allan's camera to get the height. :P

Millenia Walk's ceiling...

Jayden's various Nicks...

2009-04-11T23:36:00.003+08:00

His nicks consists of:
Hainan-ah-gor
Hainan-di di
Tua-ba (big eyes in hokkien)
Handsome boy
Ah Bi
Earthworm(latest added in by me! cos he always wriggle!)

It started like this....

Granny: Jayden looks like a Hainan-Ah-Gor (meaning a Hainanese man). looks like his wai-gong.
Allan also said that he got the traditional hainan-tao (head). woahaahaha...
There was a period of time I felt J's eyes looked like me, machiam seeing myself in him.

But when he sleeps, it's a different story.

Hainan-di di and tua ba are courtesy of my 1st Brother-in-law.

Handsome boy is Ah Gong, Wai Gong and Wai-po's nick....

Ah Bi.... by daddy for short form of baby. I've got 2! One big, one small!

Earthworm -> by me when he wriggles no end! Hates it when he don't want to sit in car seat and wanna move around. His fav act: (I sit behind driver with Jayden at the back) Stand on my lap, hang on to the driver head rest and either bang the head rest or pull his daddy's hair!

Trip to NTUC

2009-04-11T23:22:00.003+08:00

Hi Everyone, this ain't my 1st trip to the supermarket. But it's my first one with Wai-Gong, Wai-po, Yiyi and uncle daron!

I was drowsy and Mommy decided to put me in the pouch. While she was about to do it, I suddenly felt refreshed and here I go for a round of supermarketing!

FOREVER Itchy gums!

Me and Wai-gong!

Here's Mommy bringing me out for my morning stroll!

Updates.....

2009-04-04T02:46:00.003+08:00

My last day in HP will be 22-April(a Wednesday). And I will start my new job at Resorts World on 4-May. *heh* very near to my current workplace!

Colleagues were shocked that I'm leaving... And some of them jio-ed me for teabreaks on that very day of knowing the news. I'm still very very buried in my current work. Lotsa things to cover as build is coming! Time is not enough for me!!! And I'm sick today... argh! the damn stuffy nose.

I'm planning a trip nearby which I hope will be relaxing (but I doubt so cos the lil one is gg too!). I wanted to "abandon" him at home to go for short break. but the daddy can't bear to do that. Should be Bintan.... but first, i need to do passport for Jayden! Oops, and I kena complaints that I haven't been uploading his pics for a looooooong time. Pai sei ar, my PC is down and I'm just not that used to getting his pics to my mini-laptop. This is mainly used for surfing! woahahaha....

And I kena complain fm hubby that I surfed net too much and neglect him at night some time back. Oops.. Hence, I cut down the timing spent sitting in front of that damn PC. Anyway, it's down and I need to waaiiiit (my necks is kinda long liao) for my handyman to get it up and running. Wanna develop my tons of J's pics before I leave HP lei!!!! Need to expedite again...

The other day, Fion told me she dreamt of my pregnant again! woahahah..(1st was Michelle sometime back). and I told her I was just talking to Allan that night about this topic. He felt one is enough. Unless i want to take care of a #2. I'm keeping my options open la. Alot of pple tell me single child is lonely which I think is pretty true... Anyway, still got a few years for me to think about it. I'm just curious... how to balance the love for 2 kids ar? Cos now can give all the love to #1. hmm....

Jia lat, once start to write, hard to stop. hehe *reminds me of Pringles advert*

The other day, was having lunch with my colleagues and I kinda hate it when people asked me,"What do you do during wkends or Where do you bring your boy to during wkends".

I would usually reply saying that hubby works on weekends so we don't go out that much.

Erm, come to think about it, for about 1 year and 8 months, my weekends are spent by myself and now with Jayden lah. The comments that I got from them were that I'm a Super Understanding wife and Allan is very fortunate to have me as his wife. *hehe* But I'm wondering if Allan thinks this way too? Anyway, I'm supportive of him in his job as long as he is happy. *hey dear, are u reading this?*

So my highlight of the weekend is usually trip to my parents' place. Catching up with them. Where my parents will play and take care of Jayden while I take a breather to laze around and read the Sunday papers.... I really appreciate my Sis and her bf Daron who makes the trip down to fetch us to my parents' place. *Okies, Jayden will be ur gu-kia and by then should be able to jump on your bed on your wedding day!*

To my friends whom I'm dying to meet up with, I'm busy these 2 weekends, will org a gathering soon!!!

And yesh, Sharon's wedding is coming up next month! Yippee!!!

then June will be Jayden's 1st birthday! and also hubby's too! *and sharon, michelle's too*woahaha... lots of june friends, I've got.

July will be Missy moi's birthday! This year, must "kah-tok" Allan for a birthday dinner or wat. Cos we didn't celebrate mine last year due to his work committement.

Aug comes Agnes's wedding.... *Huiyi's bday too*

Sep comes Sis's bday....

Oct comes Sis's wedding.... *Mum's bday*
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My 2nd half of the year is usually filled with birthday celebrations... and this year is lotsa wedding! And all my close friends and sis. *feeling happy for all of them*

Ok, i betta STOP and get back to bed before the lil rascal wakes up *crossing my fingers he officially get up at 7am today.*

The Decision had been made

2009-03-19T20:25:00.003+08:00

The decision to change to a new job has been confirmed. It hasn't been easy. After all, I had worked in HP for 3.5years. Very used to the environment and job scope. I had thought of switching jobs before but being preggie stopped me in my tracks. Now that my life is more stabilised as Jayden gets bigger, it's time for me to seek the change I had wanted. To get out of the manufacturing industry. Saying it is easy. but when the real thing comes, it's not that all easy to step out of the comfort zone. I hoped I made the right choice. I'm glad to have hubby's support.

Of course, all the missing will come. I will miss my colleagues especially my very very dear michelle. *sob sob* We had joked of working together here till our hair turns white, like our seniors. *heh*

But at least we could still have lunches together. :))))))) This is the greatest comfort to me at this point in time.

Hmm... shall sign the appointment letter on Monday.

Happy 30th Anniversary, Mum & Dad!!!

2009-03-14T18:08:00.002+08:00

Parents' actual wedding anni is on 18-Mar. Advanced celebrations today!

There's no cake-cuttin ceremony in the "old" days.... heh

p/s: I took a picture of the cake closeup... but turn out, I took a video clip. dud! Pardon me cos I was using my sista's camera.... haha....

J's updates

2009-03-13T21:35:00.005+08:00

My bedtime stories with mommy... This time round, Tiffany insists on joining us. And reading to J! So we took turns to read to Jayden. haha... this boy enjoys reading! And he chuckles at the music in the book.

See how serious he is...

After that, milk milk and off to dream land....

Can you spot any difference in me? .......... I've got a new HAIRCUT! Mommy says I look like a big boy! No longer her baby...

Hey babe, how's my new look? *I personally don like it and am going to yank my cap off*

My "missing" laptop power supply

2009-03-13T21:23:00.002+08:00

Well, I MUST blog about this cos it's been the case of the missing power supply(PS) for my office laptop for the past 2 weeks. Usually I will keep it at home since there's the docking station in office. So last Fri, I brought my laptop back to clear some work. And guess what, I coulnd't find my PS when my battery went dead on me. Searched my desk and room but just couldn't find it, guessing it might be in office.

Today, I need to clear my emails so brought laptop back again since Allan's picking me up. I am determined to comb my room for the PS. I was busy searching for it and then I saw my hubby opening one of his drawer... taking alot of cables and power cords out. It's a mess in there which I'd rather not dig cos I'm sure I didn't put my stuff in there.

Then it happened(A-Allan, C-Me):
A(handling me a PS): Maybe u can use this for your laptop. It's from my previous old laptop spare PS.
C: *took a glance at the power cord* I don't think it can be used cos urs previous laptop is the old model. the head looks too small for my laptop. Mine's the new type with the bigger head. Ur old one is the small one.

Anyway, I took out my laptop and tried it for a fit... IT FITTED!!! MATCH!!!!

A: U must thank me for helping you find your PS. I think Minah(the maid) put it in my drawer while she's packing ur desk.
C: Wa pian!!! (In my mind, crap) She won't anyhow keep things one lah. You kept my PS. Made me comb my room upside down! Tot how come my room so big until I can't find the damn PS....
A: You should thank me for helping you find your PS..
C: dumb-folded. :S

Phew, I can work from home liao!