:) We celebrated mine, my mother and the Big One's birthday on Sunday at Wah Lok. Guess this is one of the last birthday celebrations for the month.. so a good chance to pig out! Must say that the dim sum at Wah Lok was good but SRC is still better!
Will post the pictures of the family lunch later but what i wanted to pen down first (before my bad memory will allow me to forget) is that we taught the Little One a new word : Blow.
After singing the birthday song, the Big One tried cutting the cake. The Little One was screaming in protest about something. First thing that came to mind, was.. hmm, maybe he wants cake. So told the Big One to give him a piece of the choco cake. But the Little One's protests didnt end there. He was pointing to the table and in his usual insistent way, was trying to tell me that he wanted something. Finally, i realised that perhaps it was the candle cos it was quite colourful. Gave him the candle and he took it and stuck it on the cake and went "bllllloow.. blow" Eureka! The Little One wanted to blow out the candle!
The whole table started laughing and we sang the birthday song again and pretended to blow out the candle. The Little One followed suit! Blow blow!! We had to sing the song again to satisfy him but the smile on his face when he would blow out the candle, made it all worth while :)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Officially an Elfa Kid
The Little One is finally, officially an Elfa kid :) Sometime back i posted about our search for a playgroup class for the Little One. After seeing like 5 schools, we settled on Elfa for various reasons. The Big One really likes this school cos it is a house with its own big playyard and a waterpond which the kids could have a dip, and a big playground nearby since the surrounding area is a park. I like the school because it looks so cherry and thanks to the testimony of a few close friends, am assured that the teachers are a committed bunch and the mandarin programme is quite good.
Well, so what about the Little One? We told ourselves that his choice mattered a lot too and so during the school hunting exercise, we paid close attention to what he would do or his behaviours when we were in the school. For some of them, he refused to let go of us,and for some, didn't seem quite interested. Elfa, however... perhaps thanks to Joyce's kids who also go to school there, when they saw him visit.. they took his hand and told him "come follow me" and off he went.. without even a glance back at dear old mummy!. This was also the school that Sari liked a lot :) and yes her choice matters too.
I had booked a slot for him to start at next year's playgroup class but after discussing with the Principal, we are going to start him on a half day programme from late December. So, we trooped down, the Big One , myself and the Little One to the school one Saturday to submit all the formal registration forms and the payment.
Here were some pictures that the Big One took of him whilst mummy was in the office. I was very happy when we bumped into his form teacher on the way to school and when teacher Yati said "justin , hold my hand".. he took her hand and walked in :) wow..of cos we were not far behind .. but was saying to myself.. Hope that he would be just as brave on his first day in school.
The Little One was busy exploring the K1 class room cos his own classroom was being cleaned.
Seemed to be quite at home, helping himself to all the books and toys... It certainly helps that this school has a playyard full of his favourite thing - CARS!! Lots and Lots of Little Tike Cars.
Note to Little One - Hope that u will enjoy school with ur friends in Elfa :) and be happy and smiling always!
Well, so what about the Little One? We told ourselves that his choice mattered a lot too and so during the school hunting exercise, we paid close attention to what he would do or his behaviours when we were in the school. For some of them, he refused to let go of us,and for some, didn't seem quite interested. Elfa, however... perhaps thanks to Joyce's kids who also go to school there, when they saw him visit.. they took his hand and told him "come follow me" and off he went.. without even a glance back at dear old mummy!. This was also the school that Sari liked a lot :) and yes her choice matters too.
I had booked a slot for him to start at next year's playgroup class but after discussing with the Principal, we are going to start him on a half day programme from late December. So, we trooped down, the Big One , myself and the Little One to the school one Saturday to submit all the formal registration forms and the payment.
Here were some pictures that the Big One took of him whilst mummy was in the office. I was very happy when we bumped into his form teacher on the way to school and when teacher Yati said "justin , hold my hand".. he took her hand and walked in :) wow..of cos we were not far behind .. but was saying to myself.. Hope that he would be just as brave on his first day in school.
The Little One was busy exploring the K1 class room cos his own classroom was being cleaned.
Seemed to be quite at home, helping himself to all the books and toys... It certainly helps that this school has a playyard full of his favourite thing - CARS!! Lots and Lots of Little Tike Cars. 
Note to Little One - Hope that u will enjoy school with ur friends in Elfa :) and be happy and smiling always!Friday, October 23, 2009
Cooking ...
Saw that he quite enjoyed playing cooking at A's place 2 saturdays ago. Even at home, the Little One is forever bringing out all the real pots and pans from the kitchen and mixing and stiring imaginative stews. Guess we all think that he wants too, to be meaningfully occupied whilst watching Sari cook?
So when i saw that a Kitchen Set was on sale at Toys R Us, i was super tempted. Ok, tempted enough to go out, with a toddler in tow,with my sister to brave the crowds at the store. The actual plan was to leave the Little One in my sister's care at her office whilst i go over to buy the set. Of cos that didn't happen cos he was refusing to let me leave, so told my sister, "errh, no choice.. i go first, then join u later."
The set i had in mind was from Mix and Match. Its a set that comes with a kitchen stove, an oven, and a sink. The good thing about this set is (other than its sale price), it allows u to assemble the kitchen in like 5 different ways.
Lugged it all the way back, with sister's help and had to wait for the Big One to get home to fix it together. And since the Little One was homegrounded thanks to his nose, we tot, why not.. let him play cooking.
This is one version which the kitchen stove joins the sink.
The Little One had lots of fun opening and closing the oven door and the "fridge" door. Keeping away all the cups and plates and even some food items inside. But what he likes best is the stove.. it has some light and sound when u turn it on.
Two days after we assembled the set.. the first day mummy and daddy went back to work.. and the Little One officially proclaimed that the kitchen set shall be in the real kitchen. He dragged parts of the kitchen into the real kitchen and started to cook!.
So when i saw that a Kitchen Set was on sale at Toys R Us, i was super tempted. Ok, tempted enough to go out, with a toddler in tow,with my sister to brave the crowds at the store. The actual plan was to leave the Little One in my sister's care at her office whilst i go over to buy the set. Of cos that didn't happen cos he was refusing to let me leave, so told my sister, "errh, no choice.. i go first, then join u later."
The set i had in mind was from Mix and Match. Its a set that comes with a kitchen stove, an oven, and a sink. The good thing about this set is (other than its sale price), it allows u to assemble the kitchen in like 5 different ways.
Lugged it all the way back, with sister's help and had to wait for the Big One to get home to fix it together. And since the Little One was homegrounded thanks to his nose, we tot, why not.. let him play cooking.
This is one version which the kitchen stove joins the sink.
The Little One had lots of fun opening and closing the oven door and the "fridge" door. Keeping away all the cups and plates and even some food items inside. But what he likes best is the stove.. it has some light and sound when u turn it on.
Two days after we assembled the set.. the first day mummy and daddy went back to work.. and the Little One officially proclaimed that the kitchen set shall be in the real kitchen. He dragged parts of the kitchen into the real kitchen and started to cook!. Photos from the Brunch at Spruce
Have heard and read so much about Spruce that when the cousins wanted to have brunch one day to catch up, and that the place had to be central (not in the east!!), immediately tot... why not let's try Spruce!
Situated at Phoneix Park, near Depmsey , it was the first time i have been there in ages. The Big One was on reservist that weekend so it was just be and the Little One. Caught a cab, lugging one heavy toddler and one bag containing his lunch and off we went to explore!
It was a bit confusing when we got there cos the taxi driver couldn't find the entrance to the resturant and it was starting to rain. Luckily managed to get to Spruce all in one piece and was the first one there too.. says much of my time management skills :)
Since the rest were on the way, i decided hmmm.. maybe just feed him his lunch first so that i wouldn't have too hungry a toddler to manage. It was good that i decided to bring his lunch cos the rain caused a temporary power shortage! OMG.... luckily i packed his meal.
Must say that Spruce is very child friendly, with all the high chairs, kids utensils. and even a small outdoor playground. One complaint that i have is that the service that day wasn't quite up to mark. Perhaps it was becos of the power situation.. some of the service staff were quite stressed up.
Luckily the power was restored by the time the rest of the cousins got there. The Little One had the chance to play a bit with his cousin LX, who is about 10 months older that him. Am playing babysitter that day was Jonanthan who the little One quite took too.. he brought him to the playground and the little one went without any tears!
Here's a cheeky photo of the Little One and Jonanthan.. think the Little One was trying to be cheeky when i told him to roar!
Wouldnt say much of the food except that the portions were big.. it wasn't as memorable as i tot it would have been, given the rave reviews. But we both enjoyed the time there with the cousins very much :) till the annual xmas party then!
Situated at Phoneix Park, near Depmsey , it was the first time i have been there in ages. The Big One was on reservist that weekend so it was just be and the Little One. Caught a cab, lugging one heavy toddler and one bag containing his lunch and off we went to explore!
It was a bit confusing when we got there cos the taxi driver couldn't find the entrance to the resturant and it was starting to rain. Luckily managed to get to Spruce all in one piece and was the first one there too.. says much of my time management skills :)
Since the rest were on the way, i decided hmmm.. maybe just feed him his lunch first so that i wouldn't have too hungry a toddler to manage. It was good that i decided to bring his lunch cos the rain caused a temporary power shortage! OMG.... luckily i packed his meal.
Must say that Spruce is very child friendly, with all the high chairs, kids utensils. and even a small outdoor playground. One complaint that i have is that the service that day wasn't quite up to mark. Perhaps it was becos of the power situation.. some of the service staff were quite stressed up.
Luckily the power was restored by the time the rest of the cousins got there. The Little One had the chance to play a bit with his cousin LX, who is about 10 months older that him. Am playing babysitter that day was Jonanthan who the little One quite took too.. he brought him to the playground and the little one went without any tears!
Here's a cheeky photo of the Little One and Jonanthan.. think the Little One was trying to be cheeky when i told him to roar!
Wouldnt say much of the food except that the portions were big.. it wasn't as memorable as i tot it would have been, given the rave reviews. But we both enjoyed the time there with the cousins very much :) till the annual xmas party then!Monday, October 19, 2009
Nose acting up again
Sigh, yet another sensitive nose attack. The Big One brought the Little One to the Pd today and she took one look at the tiny nose and said what we are already used to hearing, "hmm, his nose is acting up again". So some nose meds and he should be fine by the weekend. Thank goodness! Hopefully his whinyness will also get better as he recovers :) This coming weekend is big for the Little One cos its is school enrollment day.. got to send the forms to childcare and buy his school uniform :)
So whilst still on the thoughts of school, tot that i should blog down what words i think he can say (not very clear yet but getting there):
1. Belly button -more like berrry botn
2. Head
3. teeth
4. Go
5. Stop
6. Door
7. Take (chinese version of "na")
8. Door
9. Sheep
10. Dog
11. Cat
12. Pig
14. Clap
15. Shoe
16. Car
17. Fish
18. Clock
19. Tv
20. Flower
21. Sock
22. Pants
23. Bread
24. Milk
25. Water
So far so good :) Probably will pick up more while in school!
So whilst still on the thoughts of school, tot that i should blog down what words i think he can say (not very clear yet but getting there):
1. Belly button -more like berrry botn
2. Head
3. teeth
4. Go
5. Stop
6. Door
7. Take (chinese version of "na")
8. Door
9. Sheep
10. Dog
11. Cat
12. Pig
14. Clap
15. Shoe
16. Car
17. Fish
18. Clock
19. Tv
20. Flower
21. Sock
22. Pants
23. Bread
24. Milk
25. Water
So far so good :) Probably will pick up more while in school!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
My Clingy Boy
Sigh.. tough day today.
With him having high fevers over the weekend, cos of the MMR jab that he took on Monday, it was tough looking after him on Sunday. I didn't sleep well the last 2 nights cos had to take care of him so when i woke up this morning, was totally tired out.
Never seen him had such high fevers before.. record was on Saturday afternoon when it rose to 39.4 degrees. Wow, panic man. had to sponge him down with ice water which made him scream his lungs out. Then made him take a bath to help bring down the temperature.. Luckily it did! And i think nerofen also helped a lot.
So on sunday, he was a winy, clingy, teary baby who refused to let me out of his sight and mummy had to do everything. and everything was a battle with him. It was tiring. wondering if it becos he is not feeling well? or its separation anxiety? cos he would go into bouts of crying and the next minute be totally alright.
Hope he gets better by tomorrow.
With him having high fevers over the weekend, cos of the MMR jab that he took on Monday, it was tough looking after him on Sunday. I didn't sleep well the last 2 nights cos had to take care of him so when i woke up this morning, was totally tired out.
Never seen him had such high fevers before.. record was on Saturday afternoon when it rose to 39.4 degrees. Wow, panic man. had to sponge him down with ice water which made him scream his lungs out. Then made him take a bath to help bring down the temperature.. Luckily it did! And i think nerofen also helped a lot.
So on sunday, he was a winy, clingy, teary baby who refused to let me out of his sight and mummy had to do everything. and everything was a battle with him. It was tiring. wondering if it becos he is not feeling well? or its separation anxiety? cos he would go into bouts of crying and the next minute be totally alright.
Hope he gets better by tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Now he is scared of No
Sari told me that she realised that the Little One now can really comprehen the stuff she has been saying to him. In the past, whenever we say, "no" or "cannot" , it was a hit miss most of the time with him, we think, choosing to disregard what we are saying. Now, he actually stops in his tracks when we say "cannot" to stop him from doing something dangerous.
He will call for milk saying "neh neh" when he wants to take his milk and go for his nap and will complain if Sari is slow in making the milk :) hahah.. quite funny i tot.. Sari says he will stand by the kitchen table where the milk is kept and keep pointing "neh Neh" and stamp his feet if you are too slow. Then once u have the bottle of milk in hand, he holds your hand and leds you to the room where he will climb on the bed and wait for his milk!
Think he is teething again cos the drooling tap is on already...thankfully he is still eating like a horse!
He will call for milk saying "neh neh" when he wants to take his milk and go for his nap and will complain if Sari is slow in making the milk :) hahah.. quite funny i tot.. Sari says he will stand by the kitchen table where the milk is kept and keep pointing "neh Neh" and stamp his feet if you are too slow. Then once u have the bottle of milk in hand, he holds your hand and leds you to the room where he will climb on the bed and wait for his milk!
Think he is teething again cos the drooling tap is on already...thankfully he is still eating like a horse!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Wedding at St Regis
So the day after the laksa party, feeling all sinful and guilty.. we trooped down to yet another feast at TK's wedding at St Regis! Hahaha... weekend of food man!
Was minful that the invite stated a formal dress code. And had to translate that into little toddler style. Felt that since we were not the VIPs, a shirt and pants combo should suffice for the Little One. Didn't want him to be uncomfortable at the event too since it was probably going to be long and it was the first wedding event that he has attended! Thankfully it was lunch.. would have left him at home if it was dinner cos i seriously doubt he could survive through the night.. or rather should i say, dont think we, as parents would have made it in one piece.
A check with the Little One's wardrobe mistress, aka Sari showed that he was seriously lacking in the shirts department. Hahah... guess he has been outfitted in t-shirts for most of the times cos u know kids get into all kinds of activities that make shirts not so, errhm.. economical? Anyways, since he is all 1.5 years old now, figured it would be about time for his first shirt. So there - one short sleeve version, modelled by yours truely... pale blue with greenish strips, matched with the latest cream pants. doesn't he look cool?:) Hairstyle by mummy!
Here's a close up look at our super model who is trying to give a half grin....hair starting to go out of shape even before we leave the house.
Was minful that the invite stated a formal dress code. And had to translate that into little toddler style. Felt that since we were not the VIPs, a shirt and pants combo should suffice for the Little One. Didn't want him to be uncomfortable at the event too since it was probably going to be long and it was the first wedding event that he has attended! Thankfully it was lunch.. would have left him at home if it was dinner cos i seriously doubt he could survive through the night.. or rather should i say, dont think we, as parents would have made it in one piece.
A check with the Little One's wardrobe mistress, aka Sari showed that he was seriously lacking in the shirts department. Hahah... guess he has been outfitted in t-shirts for most of the times cos u know kids get into all kinds of activities that make shirts not so, errhm.. economical? Anyways, since he is all 1.5 years old now, figured it would be about time for his first shirt. So there - one short sleeve version, modelled by yours truely... pale blue with greenish strips, matched with the latest cream pants. doesn't he look cool?:) Hairstyle by mummy!
Here's a close up look at our super model who is trying to give a half grin....hair starting to go out of shape even before we leave the house.With a toddler in tow, we made it just on time to the wedding ceremony. Missed the reception cos you know, its tougher getting us all 3 ready in time and out of the house. The Little One was super excited and kept blabbing about the lights and everyone around him. In general, he was a very good boy and well behaved. Except that we had to take turns to bring him for walks around the ballroom and at the foyer.
Here's one with The Big One who wore a brown suit to match his son's cream pants! Does that even make any sense?
And here's one with mummy :) After we took this picture, the Little One threw up a bit cos i think he drank too much water. So he had a fashion changed just like the couple. Sorry no pictures cos the 2nd outfit wasn't as matching as the first and yes, he went back to T-shirt and berms!
Here's one with The Big One who wore a brown suit to match his son's cream pants! Does that even make any sense?
And here's one with mummy :) After we took this picture, the Little One threw up a bit cos i think he drank too much water. So he had a fashion changed just like the couple. Sorry no pictures cos the 2nd outfit wasn't as matching as the first and yes, he went back to T-shirt and berms! Well done Little One, you were such a good boy and was a joy for that 4 hours wedding lunch!
Granddad's birthday
Welcome to the month of October :)
its quite a special month for us cos its the birthday of 4 members of the family:
1. My Dad
2. My Mum
3. Myself
4. The Big One - on the same day as my mum!
Growing up, only my sister had a different birthday month so she got the individual party whereas i got the group version!!
So this year, i was wondering, hmm, how could i make it more interesting? then realised that October is also the Little One's 18 month birthday! He is now officially big enough to go for playgroup class :) and is also now 1.5 years old. Hurray!
To celebrate, Sari and I decided to throw a small home laksa party.. yummy! We bought some good old prima laska mix and made up a few bowls of this steamy delight!
It was just us at home.. minus the Big One who somehow had a mobilisation exercise the day after he just completed his 3 weeks reservist. Anyway, more cake for us!
It was fun celebrating at home! Happy Birthday to all of us :)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Yes, No, Please, Thank You and Go!
The past few days, the Little One has been practising these new words..
Now, he can sign Please and Thank You but only when you do it along with him or when he really really wants something.
He shakes his head and says "No no no no" sometimes continuously.. quite funny at times and says, Yes , when he wants something.
But the new word for yesterday was "go go go go go".. he was "go go going" everywhere in the house. :)
Now, he can sign Please and Thank You but only when you do it along with him or when he really really wants something.
He shakes his head and says "No no no no" sometimes continuously.. quite funny at times and says, Yes , when he wants something.
But the new word for yesterday was "go go go go go".. he was "go go going" everywhere in the house. :)
Sunday Obstacle Course
Most of you know how crazy the Big One is about the Army. Always tell him that i think he is the most "on" reservist ever. But did u know that he is training the Little One at Home for the army already? Every Sunday, he builts an obstacle course for the little one at home, courtesy of my now very old and torn up and beaten up sofa cushions. Its like a play heaven to the Little One, something that only he gets to do when daddy is at home. Except that last Sunday, the Little One decided that "attacking" his father would be a greater challenge!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Happy Children Day
:)Its the Little One's 2nd Children Day and i decided to take child care leave to have a fun day with him.
First stop, to the doc review where he was given the all clear.. the bad weather lately, with the bad haze and erratic rains caused his sensitive nose to act up. Luckily his blocked nose didn't get worse. Was reminded that he was overdue for his MMR jab but discussed with the doc and decided that we will get that done in about 2 weeks time, once he is all well again.
Then it was off to Aunty Susan's house again! Ginger, her dog wasn't at home cos he was off for a grooming session but the Little One still had loads of fun climbing up and down the steps and of cos, peering into the dog house to look for the dog! think he was a bit dissapointed that there was no dog this time around. He had some fun with the fountain and even went to Aunty Dorren's place for a short kids party.
Noticed that The Little One is quite comfortable at Aunty Susan's place, no doubt cos he is quite a regular there :)and am happy that he did not show any fear. Hopefully he will continue this when he starts school next year.
First stop, to the doc review where he was given the all clear.. the bad weather lately, with the bad haze and erratic rains caused his sensitive nose to act up. Luckily his blocked nose didn't get worse. Was reminded that he was overdue for his MMR jab but discussed with the doc and decided that we will get that done in about 2 weeks time, once he is all well again.
Then it was off to Aunty Susan's house again! Ginger, her dog wasn't at home cos he was off for a grooming session but the Little One still had loads of fun climbing up and down the steps and of cos, peering into the dog house to look for the dog! think he was a bit dissapointed that there was no dog this time around. He had some fun with the fountain and even went to Aunty Dorren's place for a short kids party.
Noticed that The Little One is quite comfortable at Aunty Susan's place, no doubt cos he is quite a regular there :)and am happy that he did not show any fear. Hopefully he will continue this when he starts school next year.
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