Walking with both hands in the air

Mummy came back from Pakistan and brought you out to the shopping mall. You were so excited since you were staying with Ah Mah the last weekend. You were walking around the open area with both hands in the air and very keen to check out all items on display with your new found freedom. Soon we will have difficulty running after you :>

Baby Steps

You have achieved yet another milestone today - walk without support. Mummy was in Karachi for work and Ah Mah told me this great news when I called home. You repeatedly returned to the same starting point after walking certain distance. You must be enjoying the attention and applause and showing off the newly acquired skill. Mummy cannot wait to see it myself and give you a big hug for this :>

Chalet part II

Today we went to another chalet booked by Jiu Jiu at the same place as the one we went two days ago. We were lucky that the weather was good and we were able to go to the pool. You were having so much fun.

Having fun at the pool with Aidan GG and Chloe JJ

Such a rare opportunity to take picture for the two boys sitting side by side

C & C Birthdays

Both Charmaine JJ and Chloe JJ were born in the month of March. This year they celebrated their birthday at Pasir Ris chalet. There were so many kids since it was the weekend before start of one-week school holiday.

Casting - 1st job interview

You went for your 1st job interview today! Auntie Audrey recommended you to her friend, who is a producer and needs a baby model for an advertisement. Mummy agreed to bring you for casting since I knew you would enjoy it. We went there in the evening, with the company of daddy, ah mah and charmaine jj. They were there to cheer you on! When we were at the studio, there were few people waiting for the shooting as well. You were in very good mood and very sociable that evening. When our turn came, mummy handed you over to your 'fake mummy - the female model'. You warmed up pretty fast but were too eager to get down to the floor to play. Obviously you did not understand what the producer wanted you to do! We were making so much noise behind the producer to make you smile. It was a fun evening though unlikely you would get the job!

Baby Sling

Till now, mummy has not mastered the skill of carrying you using the sling, though it was given to me by auntie Jasmine even before you were born. But it has become a "must-have" for auntie Tummy who takes care of you at Ah Mah's house. She will carry you to nearby places using the sling, it certainly helps to reduce the load on her. You look very secure and comfortable in the sling :>

1st Birthday Party

Time flies, you are one year old this weekend. Mummy still remembers vividly how anxious I was the night before you were due for delivery that I stayed awake the whole night waiting for your arrival. One year has passed and you are a "big boy" now! The passed one year was very memorable for both daddy and mummy. We were trying to cope with new responsibilities being first-time parents. We learned many valuable lessons along the way.

Today, we organised a birthday lunch for you at the clubhouse. We are so blessed to have our families and friends to share this happy occasion with.



Your "Thomas & Friends" birthday cake.



Photo taken with Gong Gong and Puo Puo.




Photo with mummy's girlfriends and their daughters.
You were the only "little gentleman" among the ladies!



First picture taken with Kaile GG



You were happily opening the gifts after the party
when we were back home :>

First Overseas Trip - Genting

You had the first stamp on your passport on 12 Feb 09 when we brought you to Genting. We had the company of Ah Mah and 2 Yi Puo. Mummy was worried initially since it was the first time we were bringing you out of the country and the long journey (6 hours couch ride). Luckily it turned out pretty well and you did enjoy yourself so much so that you refused to sleep! You were too excited with the new surroundings, activities outside the room as well as the things inside the room. Daddy and mummy were so tired at the end of the trip! But we had fun and looking forward to future family outings :>

We took the 7am couch, you were still in pyjamas!

Baby cot which the hotel has arranged for you.

These are few of your fans we met in Genting!

It was the weekend of Valentines' Day.

One of the few rides which you can take and enjoy.

Kisses

Mummy always looks forward to returning home in the evening to see you at Ah Mah's place. You will greet me with your big wide smile before I enter the house. In addition, I will also get updates from Ah Mah, Charmaine JJ or Chloe JJ on new tricks which you have mastered. Today, I was told that you know how to plant kisses on their cheeks. Yes, that evening you kissed mummy on the cheek and even with a "muah" sound. Since then, Charmaine and Chloe jie jie keep offering their cheeks to you, so much so that you will push their face away at times!

Barney Bash

Taken with birthday girl - Kathlyn JJ

We attended Kathlyn's 2nd birthday party today. Though you are too young to participate in those games organised by auntie ying ying, you do enjoy playing with those toys of Kathlyn JJ. The house resembles a nursery in terms of the amount of toys (big ones) available. You must be envious.

Chinese New Year

This is your first Chinese New Year, first year to collect "ang pao" and enjoy the new year goodies. But it didn't turn out that well and as per plan since we were sick. Mummy caught the virus on the day before new year eve and spread it to you and daddy subsequently. You were down with fever, flu and cough. Luckily you recovered after 2 days and back to your cheerful self :>

Reading

Mummy was told and also read that it is important to cultivate reading habit since young. In fact, many mummies started reading to their babies while they were still in the womb. But mummy has not been doing this for you :< Since you are staying with daddy and mummy throughout these 2 weeks since ah mah is on holiday, mummy will try to kickstart this routine. This evening, we entered the room half an hour before bed time with the 3 books from cuiyi ah yi, uncle leng hong and sarah jj as christmas present. You were captivated with the large and colourful print / pictures.

Christmas Day - Church Wedding

Christmas Day was the also the big day for Uncle Timothy and Auntie Nancy. They hosted their wedding lunch at Chjmes and we were one of the invited guests. Before the lunch, the bride, accompanied by her mom, walked down the aisle. It was a beautiful moment.



We also took the opportunity to take some pictures in the vicinity.

1st Christmas Party

We had an early christmas party at uncle Joseph's place today. Though you were too young to understand reasons behind the celebration, you were overwhelmed with the amount of toys and gifts as well as presence of children, aunties & uncles. You received several presents and many photos were taken. It was so challenging to take photo of you with the christmas hat on. Mummy had to hold down both your hands to prevent you from pulling it off. It was an enjoyable evening for all :>

1st Victory!

Daddy and mummy were surprised when the MC of the baby show annouced that "champion of cutest baby contest is C4 - Nigel Kway"! You are also the 2nd runner-up of the healthy baby contest of the same baby show. When you were up on the stage, you were busy biting the trophy and oblivious of the audiences in the hall.

Your picture was put up in the board together with the other participants of the cutest baby contest before the parade in front of a panel of 3 judges. Coincidently, Etern GG photo was placed on top of yours. He was also one of the top 5 winners of the contest. Hooray to both babies! :>

It was a long day for you and real hard work! You looked so tired towards the end of the event.

The next day, we took a picture of you with prizes you have won and had many pleasant recollections of the proud moments :>

Ikea

We went to Ikea to get blanket for you as you have outgrown the "baby blanket" you are currently using! You enjoyed shopping and observing the shoppers. While mummy was alone with you, a stranger came up and said "your son is extremely adorable"! Mummy was very pleased to get such compliments! This man is so generous with nice words :>

West Coast Park

We were up early today and decided to bring you to West Coast Park. It is a popular park for dog lovers to walk their dogs. Though this was not your first visit, you were more alert and curious of the surroundings compared to your first visit a few months back. We were not very lucky today as we saw only 3 dogs in total after spending almost 2 hours at the park. But it was a fruitful trip as you enjoyed watching people playing baseball, the vessels by the coast and strolling around the park. It was a morning well spent :>

Koi Pond

We brought you to the koi pond at Suntec City today and spent almost half an hour just watching the fishes swimming freely in the pond. These fishes were overfed by visitors and looked so "pregnant"! You were happy sitting on daddy's lap and watching the fishes by the pond.

Happy Boy

Home @ Hillview

"happy boy, happy boy" - this is what Charmaine JJ always calls you whenever you give her a big wide smile. This picture was taken today when you woke up from your morning nap and were energized.

Playmate

Ah Mah flat @ Jurong

Two boys having a good time in the play-pan. Aidan GG knows how to "sayang" you though he is only 7 months older than you. Aidan GG will be at Ah Mah's house whenever Jui Jui needs to work morning shift. It is such a joy to have both boys playing together but it is hard work for Ah Mah to look after both and cook for the family, even with help from auntie Tummy and auntie Tess.

Visit to Zoo

We visited the zoo today, together with Uncle Joseph, Auntie Rachael and Etern GG. You were pretty responsive whenever we pointed out animals to you. You seems to recognise tiger as mummy has been showing you flash card which has a picture of tiger.

We rushed through most of the exhibits as we were trying to make it for the elephant show. It started to drizzle before we reached the tentage for spectators. Then it suddenly poured for almost an hour. We have to stay in the tentage which was crowded and hot. You were well-behaved though it was not comfortable at all. Luckily we have the company of the elephants! We took some pictures with the elephants when the rain stopped.

Then it was getting late and we have to head towards the exit. Luckily Uncle Joseph did not forget to take pictures for the two babies!

Having eye contact and serious conversation with Etern GG!

Checking out each other's pram!

First Word - "mum-mum"

Since a few days ago, you started saying "mum mum" on several occasions. We thought it was just one of random baby words which you uttered and didn't pay too much attention. We were wrong, you actually know how to associate "mum mum" with food! This morning you refused to take your morning nap and said "mum mum". Mummy ignored you the first time but you were persistent and said it again. Mummy got it now. You will say "mum mum" when you want food. You fell asleep once you finished the bottle of milk you asked for. Since then, we noticed that you would say "mum mum" when you want porridge, biscuit, water etc..

Though mummy would be very happy if you first word is "ma ma", "mum mum" is an important word for survival especially when you are staying with daddy and mummy! Now mummy knows you will not go hungry :>