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Ian has started on piano lessons. They’re very basic classes, more of fun than anything. Since he’s shown interest in learning piano, I thought why not. No harm in letting him attend classes. He’s attended two lessons already. So far so good!
I’ve helped my mom to clear out some space in her house by transferring my piano over. Suddenly the house seem so homely…
… to be jolly, fa la la la la… la la la la…
As you can see, I’m in the Christmassy mood already. I’m planning to put the tree up this weekend with the help of my little munchkin. Started on my Christmas present shopping and wrapping.. don’t want to risk Ian peeking at them before Christmas. Next, I need to clear my house of all the excess rubbish and toys!!
November just came and gone in a blink of an eye. First, we celebrated my dad’s 60th Birthday in Berjayahills Resort at Bukit Tinggi followed by a very scumptous dinner at the Chinese Restaurant in One World Hotel. Definitely one to remember. Happy Birthday Daddy!
Another birthday followed 10 days later, my little boy Ian is now 4 years old. We had a little dinner party at home with some close friends. I’m sure he enjoyed himself opening his presents. It wasn’t hard trying to guess what his presents were. Cars, cars and more cars.
having Birthday breakfast at McDonald’s
The last week of November was particularly busy, we had visitors from Singapore. My grandma, and uncle, aunty and cousins came up to KL for a 4-day stay. We brought them out shopping, fiesting on M’sian food, and also had a post b’day dinner for dad with my grandma.
Here are some pictures and more in my flickr album…
After a few days short of being 4 years, Ian is “weaned”, sorry I think he’s too old to use the word weaned off, but he’s finally gave up the pacifier or fondly known as “berber” to Ian.
He had thrush on his lips, so we made a visit to the paediatrition and she confirmed that it was caused by the pacifier. So finally he has accepted that he has to stop.
So far, it’s been 5 days since he hasn’t had it. Believe it or not, he had withdrawal symptoms! He went rolling around saying that he needed it so that he could take his afternoon nap. I couldn’t believe my eyes! This is like quitting smoking cold turkey.
We celebrated Caitlyn’s First Month or better known as Full Moon on Sunday. It wasn’t a big do, just a small one during lunch for our friends and dinner at night was hosted by my parents for close friends, and family. It was her first time out, and she did behave well except for the two soiled diapers at the beginning and ending of our dimsum lunch.
Here’s a picture that I love. Daddy bonding with Caitlyn.
Little Caitlyn is two weeks old now and she still is jet-lagged, she still doesn’t know her mornings and nights. After nursing each time during the day, she’s off to get her beauty sleep, but when it comes to night feeds, she’s quite awake after her milk. This keeps me up during the wee hours of the morning, but it’s all worth it.
She still has a tinge of jaundice and after checking with her doc, we found out that it is common amongst fully breastfed babies. So, nothing to worry about now. Just to make sure that I rest during the day so that I have enough energy to get through the nights.
Finally, I have the time to squeeze in a post after a month of not blogging. I will update as soon as I have or rather gotten into groove of having to care for Ian and Caitlyn at the same time. Caitlyn was delivered 2 weeks earlier than expected at 38 weeks, and although she’s a little small, she’s loud!!
Ian’s been taking his sister’s arrival well, although I sensed a tinge of jealousy at the beginning, he’s beginning to show signs of affection now. I’ve not uploaded many pictures, but have a few at my flickr site.
Till my next post, or when I have the time… have a great day ahead :)
This has to be our favourite holiday resort, not too far, great company, and great food! This time, we are back at the resort to indirectly celebrate our best buddies Alan and Gillien’s wedding anniversary at the resort. They had their wedding celebration at the resort exactly 5 years ago, and now we are back with the kids. We definitely had loads of fun enjoying ourselves and eating. Sorry I didn’t put up food photos due to space constraint, but from the other pictures at my flickr album, you’ll be able to see how the kids enjoyed their stay.
On board the ferry, here’s one with Ian’s godparents and Patrick
Scenic infinity pool. Alan and Claire deciding what to have for lunch.
Ian with his spag bolognaise. The Godparents during dinner.
Waiting for our transport and Ian with Daddy on the beach looking happy!
At the kids pool, then on the ferry back to the jetty.
This is a long awaited post. I couldn’t get on it earlier because the picture that I wanted to include in this post was in taken using my sister’s camera. Finally she passed me the photo.
See the little flower? Yes, it’s a rose, a hand crafted rose made by Ian at school. Thing is, we seldom do handicraft at home because I’m bad, I’m lazy to clean up. On the Friday before Mother’s Day, I picked him up from school and I got a little surprise. He says “Happy Mother’s Day, I made a flower for you!”
My heart melt, and suddenly the 15 mins of nagging him to just brush his teeth in the morning didn’t matter at all. The teacher mentioned that he painted it himself, and it took them a few days to get it all together, they made it from scratch. flour + water…..
We didn’t do much on Mother’s day, just spent quality time at home.
Thank you God for giving me the strength and knowledge of bringing up my 3 year old son as he is now.
This weekend was spent mostly at home. Since we bought some “safe to play” plastercine from the mall, Ian was all hyped up, and so we took our plastic board out to do some art and crafts.
Didn’t manage to snap much photos, but I thought this little tree was a good impression of what Ian’s idea of a tree is.
