Lovie Baby

Photobook

2011-08-20T13:26:00.000+08:00

Levonne 1st Birthday Party

2011-08-20T12:56:00.000+08:00

My Spore Idol in PJ

2011-07-06T17:01:00.000+08:00

Levonne - Another milestone Waving

2011-07-05T09:23:00.002+08:00

Levonne, our little angel

2011-07-02T12:08:00.002+08:00

Levonne in Addidas

2011-07-02T12:06:00.000+08:00

Family Trip to KL - Visiting Uncle Leon, Aunty Sharon & Sis Kyra

2011-06-22T20:51:00.027+08:00

Flying by SilkAir MI336, Terminal 2 @ 1250pm on 18th Jun 2011

Check-in 3 nites @ Royale Bintang The Curve, Family Suite, Room 718

Snack @ A&W. Burger taste lousy but thankfully the root beer float is still as good..

Dinner with Kyra & Family...

Lunch before heading up to Genting on 20th June

Getting to Genting by cable car.....

Lovie enjoying her lunch @ Fridays on Daddy's birthday!

Happy Birthday & Happy Father's Day, Daddy! While we didnt manage to get a nice cake with candle, we hope our companion is the best gift you get.

Little smurfs land @ The Curve shopping mall

Levonne is certainly enjoying her breakfast with just Heinz Vanilla custard despite us having buffet spread early morning...

Levonne never fail to give us her lovely smile even when she's down with flu...look at her red nose!

Goodbye, KL....flying back on 21st Jun by MI335

Levonne 1st Swimming Experience

2011-05-21T11:22:00.000+08:00

Look A Like Meter Lovie

2011-05-07T23:36:00.000+08:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph

Look A Like Meter Levonne

2011-05-07T23:23:00.002+08:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

Levonne Pretty in White

2011-05-02T08:36:00.001+08:00

M&M Kids

2011-04-30T15:41:00.001+08:00

Underwater World Sentosa

2011-04-22T14:37:00.004+08:00

Lovely Levonne

2011-04-22T14:31:00.001+08:00

Daddy's sweethearts

2011-04-21T14:49:00.001+08:00

Levonne is 8 months old

2011-04-13T16:04:00.004+08:00

Levonne Pretty in Pink

2011-02-24T08:43:00.000+08:00

Check out my new dress!

2011-02-23T20:33:00.000+08:00

Lunar New Year 3rd & 4th Day

2011-02-09T17:37:00.008+08:00

Lunar New Year 2nd Day

2011-02-09T17:09:00.002+08:00

Lunar New Year 1st Day

2011-02-09T15:55:00.016+08:00

Family Outdoor shots by Bambini Photography on Lovie's 2nd Birthday

2011-01-21T21:31:00.003+08:00

Lovie's 2nd Birthday Celebration in school

2011-01-21T18:39:00.003+08:00

Daddy in Sweden - Pics taken just for u

2011-01-14T23:24:00.001+08:00

Hey Daddy, it must be very cold over in Sweden. Hope our smiles bring you warm & give you joy. We miss you...

Levonne just turned 5months

2011-01-13T23:19:00.000+08:00

Forum Playground

2011-01-07T23:43:00.000+08:00

I took leave to bring the kids for their schedule vaccination. My poor little princesses...especially Levonne who was given 2 japs & 1 oral rotavirus jap at one go. I was so helpless & heartpain when she cried. Phew.. it was over very quickly.

Dr Tan did a health assessment for both & I am glad both are growing well especially Lovie who has reached optimum percentile in terms of height and weight for her age. Levonne is average & I am sure she will catch up.

After the vaccination, I decided to bring Lovie to The Forum to hang around her fav store non other than ToysRus.

We also checked out the little indoor playground located at the corner of 2nd level, right next to the Conceirge. It's open to all members of The Forum and it only took us $10 to join as one.

Riding on her pink bike

2011-01-02T23:13:00.000+08:00

Do I look more like Daddy?

2011-01-01T23:54:00.000+08:00

My little laughing buddha

2011-01-01T23:53:00.000+08:00

Levonne is so different from Lovie. She will always greet us with a smile.I am counting my blessing & thankful for being given such as smiley baby.

I was so worried during my pregnancy & was afraid my constant stress at work will affect her temperament.It was the most difficult & stressful year of my life then.

Thank God it has passed...nothing is permanent.

GoGo Bambini Indoor Playground

2010-12-29T12:32:00.051+08:00

Since Lovie started pre-school & I returned to work, we have somehow scaled back some activities we used to enjoy with Lovie. Caring for 2 young kids have sucked out so much of our energy.

Managed to pester Liam took a day off before the year ended to compensate Lovie with activities she used to enjoy.

Ive decided to check out Go Go Bambini indoor playground at Dempsey Road. While the playground isnt as huge compared to The Fidgets, it didnt take me long to fall in love with it. There's a cosy cafe within the playground which serves nice food. The play stations are also more suitable for toddlers of Lovie's age. I particularly like the piano playmat which produce music as you stepped on the keys.

After 2 hours of playtime, it's time to get the kids back for nap.Just before we left the place,we popped into Ben&Jerry which is right next to Bambini for a sinful treat to end the day. Just like all kids, Lovie couldnt resist the ice-cream being served.

Levonne 1st Christmas

2010-12-25T23:25:00.008+08:00

Trying on uniform for the 1st time

2010-11-16T00:30:00.000+08:00

Preparing Lovie for her pre-school starting 23rd Nov which is 2 weeks before I returned to work. I was encouraged to bring her to the playschool for a couple hours just to get herself familiar with the new environment & faces.

Ive collected her uniform after the session & we decided to put on for her right away upon reaching home.

She's cute!Doesnt she looks like saying the school pledge in the pictures below?

Shopping with Mummy @ Raffles City

2010-11-14T23:18:00.002+08:00

Shopping is the greatest indulgence for girls and little Lovie certainly enjoyed every shopping moment out with Mummy at Raffles City.

My 1st School Bag - Little Dora

2010-11-14T00:35:00.002+08:00

Searching for a perfect school bag for Lovie for the longest time.Always thought she will prefer Minnie Mouse over any other characters but I was so wrong! Ended up, she picked up this little Dora bag for herself and asked Mummy & Daddy to pay at the counter in Robinson Raffles City.

So glad it ended my searching. I was unsure of the correct size of bag to start with.

Sisterly Love

2010-11-14T00:13:00.000+08:00

1st swimming session

2010-06-28T20:35:00.000+08:00

Terminal 3 - Riding on hippo

2010-06-21T09:05:00.000+08:00

Lovie 1st Swim Wear

2010-06-20T08:59:00.001+08:00

Have been seaching for a perfect swim wear for Lovie until I spotted this lovely & colorful ruffle one-piece costume @ The Gap Sale. Got it right away for my precious darling.

Hee...look! She looks sexy, brushing her teeth in her 1st swim wear!

Trip to Universal Studio Singapore

2010-06-13T08:15:00.010+08:00

With compliments from Daddy's Thai agent, we were given 3 tickets to Universal Studio.Just nice for our family - Daddy, Mummy, Kip Jie Jie and I still qualify for FREE ENTRY!

Upon entry, I quickly got hold of a copy of studio map, just in case I got lost!

The pop-corn cart was indeed very tempting-cant resist the aroma of the baking pop-corn. Mummy promised to buy me the famous caramel crisp Garrett pop-corn located outside Universal Studio instead. She will get it at the end of the day. So save my stomach for this expensive pop-corn later.

UStuidio was packed with both tourists and locals today as it's school holidays afterall.

Free hair cut by hair director, Daddy!

2010-06-13T08:02:00.001+08:00

Desparately need a hair trim for Lovie as her fringe was covering her eyes.

Daddy offered to do it for her instead! Mummy was quite worried of the outcome, hence kind of reluctant. However, Daddy assured he will do a good job and make sure Lovie still looks sweetie.

Phew! The result after the DIY Trim - Perfect Hair cut! The fringe was evenly trimmed. Thankfully, we managed to get Lovie to co-operate. What else, but to bring on her favourite Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD!

Baby Meagan's 1st month party @ Grassroots' Club

2010-06-02T13:17:00.000+08:00

Lovie's Pic appeared on MaMaBaoBei Magazine_Apr/May

2010-05-13T12:13:00.002+08:00

Lovie 1st certificate

2010-05-13T12:07:00.001+08:00

Lovie has completed her 1st course of kindermusik Village programme - Theme : Feathers. She enjoyed each & every lessons.

Through these 8 lessons, she was introduced to delightful songs and movement activities as well as vocal play relating to feathered friend- birds!

We decided to put her into next class - Theme : Do-Si-Do as teacher Shauna is fabulous and engaging. We simply love her!

Peek-a-boo! Indoor Playground

2010-05-07T18:39:00.008+08:00

Mummy's on leave. While she had heartburn, she's still determined to bring me check out another new indoor playground, Peek-a-boo! at Kallang Leisure.

The playground looks small compared to The Fidgets. We had to put on our socks at the corner of the entrance.

Although it's small with a few play stations only, this place is more suitable for toddler like myself.

Overall, thumbs up! We will come back again!

Another fav snack - Marie Biscuit

2010-05-02T22:48:00.011+08:00

Gong Gong gave me a piece of Marie biscuit to keep me still and happy. Yummy...it's taste so good! Couldnt resist and kept asking Gong Gong for another piece.

Congrats Aunty Susie & Uncle William!

2010-04-29T23:14:00.000+08:00

Welcome the arrival of baby Meagan on 29th Apr! She's petite @ birth, weighing abt 2.5kg and resembles her brother, Matthew. She's just so lovely.

Well done, Susie! You've done us proud!You've delivered Baby Meagan w/o edpidural!!!

Visiting The Nurture Cottage & our new home

2010-04-29T23:08:00.002+08:00

Daddy and Mummy both took leave to visit Nurture Cottage, an associate school of Pat's school house.Mummy intends to enrol me into the playschool when I turn 20 months.

The school compound is spacious with 2 big playgrounds within the school area. Environment is nice & cosy and most important, it's clean and orderly.We are greeted by auntie Tina, their school adminstrator. She's such a warm lady. She showed us around before proceeding to the office to explain the enrolment details. I stayed behind with Kip Jie Jie,exploring the classrooms and compound.

After lunch, we also visited another playschool Treasure Box which is stones away from our new home. I missed the initial introduction as I was napping.

The place is less than ideal for me and both Daddy & Mummy arent impressed by the school environment either. While the class size is small & it's so near to our new home, they decided not to consider this choice at all.

After visiting Treasure Box, we popped by our new home to check out the surrounding.

Breakfast @ Marriott Cafe

2010-04-26T17:50:00.002+08:00

It's Kip Jie Jie's off day. Mummy & Daddy decided to bring me along to Marriott Cafe for breakfast buffet.

We woke up so early & leave home by 8am, unlike our typical Sunday routine. I was excited when I went through the spread of food the hotel offers. My eyes brightened up when I spotted my favorite banana and yogurt.

Mummy also pampered me with bowl of colorful cornflakes..taste so yummy!

What's more relaxing & enjoying than reading my favourite nursery rhymes book while savouring the breakfast goodies.

Fidgets- Largest indoor playground

2010-04-23T17:39:00.008+08:00

Daddy's outstation again! Mummy on leave, decided to explore new place - Fidgets @ Turf City.

It's far from our place. We were taken aback when we reached the destination. Looks run down...not the typical modern shopping mall we used to visit.

What's more...we got lost! Not sure the way to Fidgets. Managed to get there after asking around.

Upon stepping in, I was attracted by the colorful playground. Mummy is delighted too...the place is definetely bigger than Polliwogs East Coast.Worth the trip!

There're a number of different stations for different age group.Little Fidgets station is right for me - The Toddlers' group. Have been keeping myself so busy until I decided to explore other stations which arent meant for me. I am the adverturous toddler!

Mummy has to keep up with me!

My 1st Macdonald Breakfast

2010-04-14T23:12:00.002+08:00

Reading time..

2010-04-13T21:18:00.003+08:00

Learning to walk with Little People School Bus

2010-04-13T00:04:00.002+08:00

Kindermusik Trial Lesson

2010-03-23T21:12:00.002+08:00

I was on half day leave today. Decided to bring Lovie to attend Kindermusik trial session after my scheduled injection.

Felt with guilt I had to depend on Kip to accompany Lovie throughout the lesson as I am getting bigger and inconvenient to participate the activities conducted during the lesson.Glad the class size is small as compared to those conducted during the weekend.A total of 6 toddlers including Lovie for this Tues class.

I patiently look out for Lovie outside the classroom. She definetely enjoyed herself thoroughly. Her laughters & smile filled the room.Teacher Shuana even complimented Lovie's sense of humour.

Also, for the 1st time I heard Lovie shouting across the room 'Ma Ma' in my direction, pointing out to me! It certainly made my day...so heartwarming!

Check out Resort World @ Sentosa..

2010-02-19T17:47:00.002+08:00

1st trip to the Zoo!

2010-02-19T15:42:00.009+08:00

It's been ages since Daddy and Mummy visited the zoo. Now with Lovie, it gives us more reasons why it's time to check out this place of interest!

We decided to bring Lovie to the zoo on the 3rd day of CNY. My goodness! The place was packed with visitors.

Nevetheless, we enjoyed ourselves. Lovie is so fasinated to see so many different animals and she constantly make an effort to keep herself awake despite missing her nap time.

It's fun to see Lovie feeding the goats. She hesitated to give away the vegie as the goat approached initially. She repeatedly saying 'Mum Mum' as she fed.

It's Lunar New Year - Year of the Tiger!

2010-02-19T15:38:00.001+08:00

Wow! It's been over a month since I last updated Lovie's blog. Have been overwhelmed coping with the new responsibilities at work together with my 2nd pregnancy. So glad 1st trimester is almost over and I am looking forward to know the sex of my child in the next few weeks.

Last CNY, I was on confinement and Lovie was only a week old. How times flies! Now we are doing our rounds of new year visiting with Lovie who's learning to walk w/o support.

1st Birthday Bash..

2010-01-17T12:20:00.009+08:00

Xmas Get-together at Aunty Margaret's home

2009-12-25T20:28:00.000+08:00

Xmas Eve - New Play Yard & Leapfrog Car

2009-12-24T20:43:00.003+08:00

It's eve of Xmas. I cant wait to open my present! After my shower, Daddy finally allowed me to open it, just before Uncle Vincent and Beng Huat come to our house for a game of mahjong.

Mummy also ordered 2 sets of play yard which was delivered on Xmas eve too! How lucky me! A new play yard and a new leapfrog ice-cream bus for Xmas.

I am 11 months old!

2009-12-21T09:30:00.005+08:00

It's the day of the month again. Daddy & Mummy promise to celebrate with me every 21st of the month. I am 11 months, just a month away to 1 year old birthday!

Today is also another special day for Daddy & Mummy as they just learnt that we are expecting another addition to our family!!! Hurray!!

After Daddy's work, we met up with him at Ion Orchard to have our dinner together. Mummy couldnt find a decent cream cake for me from the nearby shops we had our dinner so we decided to settle with this Japanese cupcake which looks a the chinese steamcake...heehee.

Check-in the weekend at Shangri-la Hotel

2009-12-19T08:26:00.001+08:00

Aunty Sharon & Uncle Leon were in town and will be spending two days with us. We decided to check in Shangri-La hotel over the weekend with them.

Yipee...I am just as excited as Mummy. It's been quite awhile since she last met them though Daddy frequently visit them when he's in KL for business.

Btw, Mummy loves Aunty Sharon. They get along well and what's more, both have similar taste and liking.

I am happy when I checked into the hotel room. It's big! Feel like I am on holiday trip again!

Santa Baby coming to town!

2009-12-13T23:51:00.004+08:00

Mummy was so excited when she spotted this costume online. It's cute! She's determined to doll me up this festive season to bring some cheers to relatives & friends we love! Ho Ho Ho!!! Here come Santa Baby Lovie...spreading love & joy!

Hong Kong - IFC Shopping Mall

2009-12-13T20:27:00.001+08:00

As Mummy used to visit financial institutions whose Asia HQ is located in HK, she is rather familiar with the central business district. She offered to show us around the area since both Daddy and grandparents yet to explore this before. We started the tour with IFC Shopping Mall. It's spacious & you can find most of the international brands here.

Hong Kong - Disneyland

2009-12-11T22:58:00.013+08:00

While we heard lots of negative feedbacks about HK Disneyland, we still decided to visit with Lovie. It's the nearest children theme park wonderland for now. Glad we made this decision as it turned up an enjoyable trip for the family. Thanks to the festive season, Disneyland is all dressed up for Xmas. Indeed a sparkling winter wonderland, the weather was cooling and the entire disneyland lighted up with colors and filled with falling snowflakes.

Hong Kong - Spectacular Disney Fireworks

2009-12-11T20:45:00.003+08:00

After dinner, we waited patiently for the scheduled fireworks.Mummy & Daddy are initially kind of worried I will be frightened by the loud music. To their pleasant surprise, I loved it. I was fasinated by the beautiful and colorful fireworks coupled with such nice magical music although I must admit it's kinda loud.

Hong Kong - Disney Characters Up Close!

2009-12-11T18:30:00.002+08:00

Hong Kong - Take a break !

2009-12-09T18:33:00.007+08:00

Before check out Regal Hong Kong Hotel

2009-12-09T00:58:00.009+08:00

Still had sometime before checking out, Daddy offered to bring us to the hotel roof top where we can find the swimming pool, jacuzzi and what's more...very beautiful view too!

Hong Kong Day 4 - A nite stay in Disneyland Hotel

2009-12-09T00:50:00.011+08:00

Hong Kong Day 3 - Snoopy's World

2009-12-08T23:55:00.003+08:00

Hong Kong Day 2 - The Peak

2009-12-08T23:47:00.008+08:00

Hong Kong Day 2 - Tsim Sha Shui Peninsula Hotel

2009-12-08T23:34:00.007+08:00

Hong Kong - Check into Regal HK Day 1

2009-11-28T19:21:00.012+08:00

We arrived HK at 1pm noon and made our way to Regal Hong Kong Hotel in Causeway Bay. It's about 3pm when we checked into the hotel. All were hungry then and decided to pop into nearby cafe for our lunch after we settled out luggages. I am easy. Had my fish porridge as soon as we got into the hotel.The bed is comfortable though. A little reluctant to leave the room.

1st Oversea trip to Hong Kong - Dept SIN to HK SQ A380

2009-11-28T19:06:00.007+08:00

Woke me up so early morning, setting off to the airport to meet grandparents and uncle. Mummy was more excited than me. Imagine..she was grounded since she was carrying me. That's more than 1 and half year since she last travelled!

My 1st trip abroad, I got to travel on the new A380 SQ plane. How lucky me! I was greeted by beautiful stewardesses and handsome stewards. I tried to be as well behave as I could, exchanged smiles at stewardess and managed to catch their attention. They gladly offered to carry me and walk down the aisle, touring the airplane. I was given a little souvenier, Ben Ten and it kept me busy during the trip.

Lovie's pic on Mother & Baby Magazine Dec issue

2009-11-27T23:53:00.003+08:00

Hey Lovie's on Mother & Baby Dec issue. Heehee...didnt make it to Cover Page yet...back page also not bad!

Lovie is 10 months old!

2009-11-22T08:58:00.004+08:00

Milestones
- Waves Goodbye
- Drink from cup
- Understand words like Xmas tree, window, door, handphone, minnie mouse, balls
- Babble and say words which sounds like Dad Dad, Bye, Baba, Ma Ma
- Imitate some activities

Time to put up Xmas tree!

2009-11-21T20:50:00.004+08:00

We decided to put up our Xmas tree on Lovie's 10 month.While this is her 1st time joining us, it's definetely not new to her! Mummy posed next to the Xmas tree last year when carrying Lovie inside her tummy. She's huge then.

Now Lovie's turn to pose next to this classic tree.

Daddy, Mummy yet to complete dolling up the tree...more ornaments and ribbons needed. They decided to continue again after they get new ones.

Huggies Ultra Smiley Contest

2009-11-19T21:29:00.007+08:00

Lovie won 3 months supply of Huggies Ultra diapers (12 packets in total)!Yippee!

My 1st Haircut

2009-11-14T15:17:00.006+08:00

It's time for a trim! Daddy & Mummy contemplated quite awhile to send me for a cut till now. As it's my 1st haircut, they decided to bring me to a salon specialises in children haircut. Wanted to try spike & curly at UE square which is recommended by Aunty Gek Eng. It's closed for private party today. So we headed down to Forum shopping centre instead. I behaved myself well during the haircut. Thanks to the mini-TV, playing Mickey Mouse DVD. After the haircut, Daddy rewarded me with presents from ToysRus!

Tumble Tots - Gymbabes Trial Lesson

2009-11-14T09:30:00.004+08:00

Tumble Tots celebrating its 30th Anniversary.Trial lesson is offered at $18 only! Mummy took advantage of this promotion, signed me up for a Gymbabes lesson. While the place isnt as big as Gymboree, it's kinda cosy. We started the lesson with circle time consisting of warm up, baby massages for blood circulation and development exercises with action songs. Next, Mummy and Lovie moved on to specially designed equipments at different stations to experience and explore.Haha, Mummy complaining to Daddy it's tiring for her to handle me. I am simply too active at this stage. Look who needs gym more. I think it's Mummy. Time for her to build her stamina.

Baby Show Time 2nd Prize

2009-11-08T22:07:00.001+08:00

Ah Ma's birthday - Dinner @ MinJiang

2009-11-01T21:55:00.000+08:00

My 1st Photoshooting by Sean Lau

2009-10-26T23:06:00.000+08:00

2nd Free Play session

2009-10-25T21:14:00.000+08:00

Push up!

2009-10-25T21:11:00.001+08:00

The Polliwogs Playground

2009-10-23T22:30:00.003+08:00

Aunty Gek Eng is so resourceful. Introduced Mummy The Polliwogs playground @ East Coast Parkway. Since mummy is on leave today, she decided to bring me over to check out this new find.

Interesting to find a number of Japanese mummies hanging out with their toddlers this afternoon. The indoor playground is suitable for toddlers & above. There's limited space for me to crawl around as the place is packed with Chey Chey and Kor Kor running & jumping around. Nevetheless, we will definetely introduce this playground to Kor Kor Marcus, Alton and Chey Chey Tong Tong. I am sure they will love it!

Lovie is 9 months old

2009-10-21T18:24:00.003+08:00

Wow...Lovie is 9 months old today! While Daddy is outstation, he misses you dearly. So sweet of Daddy to celebrate with you on Mon before he flew off.

At end of 8 months, Lovie has achieved the following milestones :

•work to get to a toy out of reach
•look for dropped object
•get into a sitting position from stomach
•object if you try to take a toy away
•stand holding onto someone or something
•pick up tiny object with any part of thumb and finger
•say mama or dada indiscriminately
•play peekaboo
•Rolls both ways.
•Is able to transfer an object from one hand to another.
•Rolls from front to back and back to front.
•When lying on back, brings legs up and over chest and can grasp and bring one foot to mouth.
•Crawls, either by supporting her weight on her hands and knees or by pulling herself along in a semi-lying position.
•Waves hands in a goodbye gesture.
•Bangs objects together.
•Feeds self a Gerber puff star, cracker or other type of finger food.
•Finds partially hidden objects.
•Explores with hands and mouth.
•Works to get objects that are out of reach.

Free Play session @ Tanglin Gymboree

2009-10-18T22:19:00.002+08:00

It's time for play with my cousins

2009-10-18T14:25:00.002+08:00

Dinner Buffet @ Pan Pacific Hotel Orchard again

2009-10-17T23:17:00.003+08:00

Gymboree Trial - Late

2009-10-17T23:02:00.004+08:00

Mummy registered me for Learn & Play Level 2 trial session at Gymboree today as Tumble Tots is closed.

Guess what! We are late so end up giving this session a miss.

While we didnt get to attend the session, Daddy & Mummy got to observe how the trial session is being conducted. Both find Free Play more suitable for me since Mummy, Daddy & Chey Chey have been actively singing & playing with me everyday. They just hope for a bigger compound area for me to exercise & crawl about.

My 1st snack..

2009-10-13T21:02:00.002+08:00

Photographer Sean Lau introduced Gerber puff biscuit to Mummy after my photoshoot on 6th Oct. Mummy immediately got me one from Market Place Paragon after our dinner.

Wow...thanks Uncle Sean. This is really yummy. I simply love it! It's a MUST HAVE everyday.

In a pool of colorful balls

2009-10-13T20:57:00.002+08:00

Afternoon @ Great Grandparents' home

2009-10-04T23:16:00.003+08:00

It's kinda disconcerting when Lovie refused to let great grandparents and relatives pick up. Is Lovie developing strangers anxiety?

As Mummy read up more, she begins to understand this is normal stage of growing up. Babies begin to show fear of strangers around 7 - 9 months. Once a friendly and smiley little Lovie, turns a crying baby lately when others wanted to pick her up.

She is assured this stage will pass after much reading. She is determined to let me get close to great grandparents. Brought me to their place to spend an afternoon with them so I can slowly warm up to them.

Tips Mummy has learnt :

- Stay close to your child when new people are around. Infants react more fearfully to strangers when their mothers or caregivers are not close by.

- Show your child that new people are OK. When you greet a stranger in a friendly way, with smiles and a positive tone of voice, children are less likely to feel afraid.

- Give your child time to get used to new surroundings before meeting a stranger.

- Try bringing a familiar toy or stuffed animal for comfort.

- Encourage new people to approach slowly and gently, without immediately touching your child.

- Pay close attention to your baby’s reactions, and respond.

- If your baby cries or looks afraid with a new person, it’s OK to comfort her and try again later.

- Avoid sneaking out on your child when leaving. Although it might seem easier at the time, children may feel confused or betrayed when they realise you’re gone. When leaving your child with someone, tell your child that he will be safe and that you will be back soon.

Great Grandpa's Birthday

2009-10-03T21:33:00.007+08:00

It's double celebrations today! Mid-Autmn Festival & Great Grandpa Birthday! Happpy Birthday, Great Grandpa!

Sorry that I misbehaved myself today. Very cranky, displaying 'Cant Touch Me' expression each time anyone tried to carry me. I begin to recognise faces and in my world now, it's only Mummy, Daddy & Chey Chey.

Pls be patient with me. I will outgrown this stage and learn to accept & welcome every hug.

Daddy wasnt with us at the birthday dinner as he attended Aunty Gina's wedding at Sentosa. Congrats Aunty Gina!

Free Magnetic Photo Frame

2009-10-03T13:37:00.003+08:00

This issue of Mother and Baby magazine is giving away a free magnetic photo-frame. It's cool. There're 2 versions available, 'I love Mummy' or 'I love Daddy'.

Mummy obviously chose the 'I love Mummy' frame!

Guess what! Daddy is jealous. He got himself one more magazine which comes along with 'I love Daddy' frame. Haha...now it's fair.

3 Meals a day..

2009-10-03T13:00:00.003+08:00

I am taking 3 meals a day now. Mummy is very particular when come to food for me. She read up alot and ensure I am well fed with different types of natural food so I can absorb all the necessary nutrients for my daily growth.

My typical daily menu include :

Breakfast
- Happy Bellies Organic Oatmeal Cereal
- Happy Bellies Oragnic Brown Rice Cereal

Lunch
- Pumpkin puree
- Sweet Potato puree
- Corn puree
- Carrot puree
- Brocolli puree
- Spinach puree
- Potato puree

Dinner
- Avocado
- Apple
- Pear
- Watermelon
- Papaya
- Honeydew

Fish is especially good for me. Mummy intends to introduce it to me soon. Nourish me with lots of Omega-3 vitamin and protein which is supposedly good for brain development.

My 1st Lantern

2009-10-03T12:05:00.003+08:00

It's Mid Autumn Festival! Grandma bought me my 1st lantern. I chose the little traditional fish lantern. It's so colorful. Mummy also learnt something new from Grandma.Understand it's a custom for grandma to buy lantern for her grandchildren.Thank you, Ah Ma!

What a big flower growing on my head

2009-10-01T18:59:00.002+08:00

Dislike it when mummy trys to doll me up with hairband, pins or hat.Find it so irritating and what's more...it's warm! I will find ways to pull it off and put into my mouth. Yummy...nice to chew!

Mummy always has her way. Managed to put on this new hairband on me while I was enjoying the little einstein programme. How do I look with a flower growing on my head?

Flashcards

2009-10-01T18:56:00.001+08:00

Crazy Mummy, trying all ways to teach me call her Ma Ma. Look at what she has done. Heard she is doing one more card for Pa Pa.