See I can Walk!

Jaren has been starting to walk more and more these days. His legs are getting stronger and he has been practising his steps very often....

It started with 2 steps, then 4 steps, then 7 steps to 10 steps. All within a few days... All of us were so surprised! Giselle is the most excited of all. She would report to me happily how many steps that Jaren took each time and she seems to be my little butler for Jaren.

Really glad to have her around to help me out whenever my hands are full :)

All Dressed Up to Collect Ang Pows!

Cheeky Giselle & Arrogant Jaren Posing

Showing off her new dress!

His arrogant pose while enjoying the TV programme....

It's Time for Lo-Hei again!!!!! :)

This year, my family had our Lo-Hei at Loy Sum Juan restaurant at Tanjong Pagar. This Cantonese restaurant used to be at Tiong Bahru Plaza for many years until they shifted to this new place.

The food was yummy and service was very good too!

It's Mummy's Birthday today!

Just wanted to take a good break today, so asked my mum to come over to take care of the kids while me and Adrian went out for a good meal :)

Brought my family to Labrador Park for some strolling along the beach. My little Jaren, maybe a frog in a well, began to show fear of the sea waves when they came hitting against the rock. Maybe his lazy mummy didn't bring him out often enough. haha.

Giselle on the other hand was having much fun running about with his daddy. My mum came over in the afternoon. Hence Adrian and I went to Vivo City for some shopping and dinner. Had enjoy this date because at least I can eat my meal in peace (without having to attend to the kids).

Once the wonderful things that happened on my birthday was that I met my ex-boss, Lucy Yeo. She was the best boss that I ever had since I started work at the age of 17.

Giselle's new friend, Xinyi...

Xinyi is really a sweet little girl who is really Giselle look-alike in terms of character... No wonder they can get along so well when we were at Xinyi's Daddy house for a gathering on saturday.

They were playing, laughing so loudly that I really have to ask them to quiet down. Well, I was glad that they enjoyed each company very much :)

Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Chinese New Year!

It is the time of the year again! The time for gatherings and gatherings! :)
Well, this year is slightly different as we have a new addition in our family. It was also Jaren's first taste of what's Chinese New Year is like.

As usual, we gave out angpows to Giselle and Jaren in the morning before heading to my grandma and my in-laws' house to receive guests.

Probably Jaren wasn't used to big crowds, he was practically crying and relatives tried to play and carried him. When adults gave him angpows, he would throw them on the floor... *faintz*

Giselle on the other hand was enjoying every minute of the gathering at my in-laws' house. I remember when she was much younger like Jaren, she too, wasn't used to the big crowd. Hope Jaren will be like his Jie jie as he grows older :)

Eve of Lunar Chinese New Year

Today was really a big rush to all of us.

Last minute we decided to head to ION Orchard for lunch and bought some CNY clothes for Adrian and myself.

Then came home to nap for a while before heading to my grandma's house and my in-law's house for reunion dinners. Yes, every year would be the same - 2 houses. But fortunately, both families are staying in the same block at Lengkok Bahru. Phew! :)

MPM Math for Giselle

I have recently started Giselle on MPM math which has a centre near my house.

This Math School was recommended to me by Dr Yeap Ban Har who is the Maths Lecturer from NIE. He told me MPM and Enopi are doing the hands on modelling method which will lay the foundation for pre school kids when entering Primary school.

Giselle loves going to this maths class as compared to her abacus class. She finds the exercises at MPM class very interesting. Everytime she reaches home after class, she would take out her homework to complete.

Well, at least I know my $ is not wasted!:)

Jaren @ 10.5 months old

Jaren is definitely babbling more nowadays, practicing his standing stunt as well.

At d weight of 8.5kg, 60% of milk feed on Similac formula and 40% on breastmilk, can feel he is much heavier now.

He is also at d stage of being very sticky to me. However, he still love to play with strangers, smiling and laughing with whoever who tries to make him laugh.

Having Fun Doing Gym with Daddy!

Both of them adore staying in their Daddy's room while Daddy is doing his routine workout. Giselle would dance to the music and Jaren will crawl around, open cupboards and laughing at Giselle's movements.... Sometimes I will just sit out the room and enjoy the scene with my camera :)

Jaren is Giselle's Little Toy?

Giselle has started to treat his little brother like a little toy. At times she would swing him about, scaring the heads out of us... At times, she would pretend to ride on Jaren, thinking he is her little car.... Jaren, instead of screaming for help, he would laugh along with his elder sister. What can I say?...

Looking Back at Year 2010...

Sitting now in front of my pc trying to recall what are the wonderful things that came during this year.... well, my list is endless... :)

Well of course, the top of my list came the arrival of Jaren in March which is really the most ideally gift from God, besides having Giselle. Sometimes, I just looked back how I can cope handling the 2 of them on my own, then I thought the strength and determination comes from the love I have for them. It's never easy being a full time housewife, taking care of every aspect of the family. But I must also say a BIG thank you to my mum who would come over at times to help me out so that I can take a breather; also to Giselle who has been my little helper towards Jaren. She is like my little pair of extra hands and legs who will rush to grab a diaper when I am changing Jaren or to get tissues when I am feeding him... And of course another thank you to my hubby who helps me to manage both of them when I am busy with other chores :)

After being a mum, I realised how strong all Mummies are! I looked at how my mum cope when she has to do marketing, prepare meals and cook for the family and also do housework at my grandma house. When I asked her, how come you don't feel tired? She replied me in cantonese
"Says who?!?".. haha.

Just recently Giselle cried badly one of the nights as she has a nightmare. She was crying non-stop and kept looking for me. She told me: "I want Mummy!"... After she cool down, I asked her what happened and she thought hard and told me that she dreamt "Mummy went to Heaven..". Then she cried again and held me tightly... Aiyo, I wanted to cry with her too because I thought what would happen to both of them if I am really gone. Silly me and I know I shouldn't be thinking of such things. I told her she and Jaren are my most precious things in my life and I wouldn't bear to leave them behind. For the rest of the night, Giselle slept with me, holding me tightly... silly girl :)

Soon, Giselle will be entering primary 1 and to path the route for her, I volunteered myself in River Valley Primary school so that she could get some priority during the application stage. I had completed 41 hours within 2.5 months doing all sort of duties like admin, teacher assistants etc.

Nothing is more important than happiness and good health in the family, I hope every member of the family will have a blessed new year ahead!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Our Year End Trip.... :)

We set off to the airport early on 20 Dec so that the kids can enjoy the airport for while before boarding the plane. We arrived Bali at about 10pm and headed straight to Ramayana Hotel in Kuta for a good rest. It was a Balinese style room and it was spacious, especially the bathroom... Giselle kept asking when can soak in the tub! Our room was on the resort club floor and it has central lounge area where we can have free tea and snacks.

On the first 2 nights in Bali, our dear Jaren was screaming and crying his head off for 1-2 hours before going to sleep. I guessed he was really not used to his cot and new environment.

As it was raining season in Bali, we kind of expect we have to carry umbrella around. The 2nd day was drizzling almost whole day and we had a hard time struggling with a stroller and making sure the kids were not wet.

On the 3rd day, we checked out of the hotel and headed to Ubud to check in to The Ubud Village resort and Spa. Before going to the resort, we went to visit a waterfall and had lunch. Basically we were very lucky for the remaining days of the trip as the rain only came during the middle of the nights and stopped when daylight came. Phew!

We spent the remaining fews day enjoying the villa where they was fish pond, hot outdoor tub. And also not forgetting the good food and service; nice resort pool in ubud.

On Christmas Eve, we ate at a Japanese family Restaurant called Kagemusha. It was run by a couple who the Jap wife is the chef. It was restaurant was a favourite among Japanese. We went there for dinner and initially was shocked to find many lizards on the wall, various sizes even. I didn't dare to look at the wall and Giselle was very uncomfortable too. However, when the food arrived, all of us were totally enjoying the food, forgetting our "good friends" with us. Haha...

Overall, the whole family has enjoyed the trip though it was tiring for the adults to take care of the kids :) The next trip that we are all looking forward to will be the Hokkaido trip in May next year!....

Jaren @ 8.5 months...

Well, I weighted Jaren yesterday and noticed that he didn't put on much weight since the last time (though he looks that he is growing well at least to me). Hence, I brought him to see his usual GP, Dr Tan at Dawson.

Jaren is about 7.7kg with a height of 69cm. Dr Tan said although Jaren is petite, he looks well-fed. Asked me not to worry as most important is that Jaren is healthy.

Anyway, since my breastmilk supply is getting lesser, I have decided to supplement him with some formula milk...

I have also started him with semi-solid food like purees, cereal when he was 6.5 months old. He has also started porridge since he was about 8 months old. Initially I really had difficulty making him to open his mouth, probably he was ready to be spoon-fed. He would either turn his head left or right or look down. The food somehow or rather would land onto his bib.... these days are slightly better, at least, he will open his mouth when he has swallowed or the spoon is near him lips. Hope he gets better each day....:)

Hi-5 in Town again...!

Well, since is school holidays now, most malls are having their own meet and greet session for some characters like Barbie doll, Mr Men, Barney etc and of course, not forgetting Giselle's favourite Hi-5!

This round, they are at Marina Square from 26 Nov - 12 Dec. I had promised Giselle to bring her there today for the 1pm show. We reached there at about 12.10pm and the queue was really a LONGGG one! To take pix with the group, we have to be within the 1st 50 families. Well, we were not and I managed to convince Giselle that since she had taken a pix with them last year, she should give a chance to other kids this year. She wasn't unhappy and was very understanding to accept the fact.

While queuing for the show, we met Tim and Stevie walking to the backstage to prepare. They were really nice and friendly by waving and smiling to us.

At the end of the show, Giselle wanted badly to pass a small piece of drawing that she has done to Laurent . Not wanting to disappoint my gal, I sneaked by the side and headed towards the host on the stage while the rest were queuing to go up the stage to take pix.

My original intention was just to pass the drawing to the host, Melissa, and asked her to pass the drawing to Laurent. Well, she said since Giselle is a big fan of Hi-5, she should hand the drawing to her personally. Hence, Melissa gave us a pass to go to the stage. What a pleasant surprise! Giselle suddenly became the happiest little on earth !!! :)

Love his Expression!

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It's Titus's 1st Birthday Bash!

Time is flying again and Titus is turning 1 very soon. Today Ken and Gina held a celebration for him at one of the bunglows in the East side. All the kids had alot of fun playing with one and other and my dear Jaren also had fun moving around till he fell on the floor while missing his balance... ;p