Holiday in KL

I am now writing this entry at my favourite hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The kids are already sound asleep and so is hubby. So guess which is the hotel? :) Yeah, its Traders Hotel. I love the beautiful Twin Tower view from my hotel room. Since my last visit here in May 2007, I couldnt forget the gorgeous view and hence hubby and I decided to bring the kids here this time for 1 night stopover before we continue our trip to Perak to see his maternal grandparents. The stopover is essential as its the first time we are bringing Kaden to travel this far and we are not confident that we can complete the trip within the day. Indeed the journey is a little tough with the little boy around. I think driving the long distance is easier than juggling the boy at the back seat. Haha!

When we finally reach the hotel, we are so happy. We finally beat the challenge to bring the kids here. Horray!!! Not easy leh...bringing 2 kids on long distance journey on such a hot day!!! Anyway, we are proud of them that they finally make through with us!

Its the kids first visit to the hotel and they enjoyed the nice atmosphere. Kaden is happy rolling on the king size bed and smiling at himself at the mirror just beside the bed while Trenyce enjoyed lazing on the sofa bed. She was happy that she's sleeping on that sofa bed! haha....

Well, I am so glad the kids enjoyed the hotel. Hope next year I will have the oppt to visit KL again...hmm... Anyway, will upload the pics when I get back to Spore! Ciao!:)

Trenyce turns 4 today! (Part 2)

We went to Zoo yesterday, part of programs for Trenyce's birthday celebration. Going to Zoo on her birthday has sort of becomes an annual activity. It was Kaden's first trip to Zoo. Overall, he has been considered quite obedient. He didnt really fuss alot, just slept quietly in his pram when he felt sleepy....I guess the new surroundings must have caught his full attention. He was so busy looking around to really bother us....haha. Trenyce, on the other hand, enjoyed herself going from places to places to look at the animals. Judging by the way she asks questions, she really is a big girl now!



















Mood: Happy Milestone: 4 years old

Trenyce turns 4 today! (Part 1)

Happy birthday my sweetie! Trenyce turns 4yo today. How time flies!

We had a simple cake blowing session earlier now.
In fact, she had celebrated 2 days in advance in school with her schoolmates.
Easier lah, mummy doesnt have to prepare like mad woman :p

(1) Celebrating at home. This year we had Kaden to join in the celebration :)





(2) Here's Trenyce preparing the mini "Thank you" cards for her classmates.All the "THANK YOU" on the cards are written by her. Girl, I am so proud of you :)

(3) Celebrating in school with her 60 schoolmates......

Trenyce and her classmates.


A token of appreciation for her friends --- mini number eraser.

Mood: Happy Milestone: 4 years old

Preparing for Trenyce's birthday

Trenyce will be turning 4yo in 4 days' time. How time flies. Its her birthday again. Its quite scary actually cos as the kid grows, you age....haha

Anyway, tonight I am staying up a little late to help Trenyce prepare some mini thank you cards for her classmates (about 12 of them). In fact, I had wanted to do it with her tonight but I was held up at work today and came back late (almost 8pm when I reached home) so we couldnt do it today. Need to get it done latest by tmr night otherwise she wont be able to distribute to her friends on Friday as we have gotten her a birthday cake to celebrate in school. So guess I will have to do most of the artwork myself. *yawn* Quite tired already...hmm, will leave some simple ones for her to do tmr like pasting the stickers etc... I thought its a nice gesture to give her friends thank you cards to thank them for celebrating the birthday with her. Its good to teach her from young not to take things, and even friends for granted. Not that everyone has a chance to celebrate their birthday with their friends and she should count her blessings. Hmmm...maybe can make this an annual affair for her. Will have to crack brain on what to do next year...

Well, got to go back to do the cards liao.... Mood: Delighted Milestone: 4 years old

Kaden on Walker (13 Sept 2008)

Took out the walker from the storeroom last Saturday. PIL got this set of walker for Trenyce previously. Hmm...now its Kaden's turn to use...still pretty new eh. When we tried to put Kaden into the walker for the first time, he cried within the first 15 mins . Not too sure if its bcos he's not used to the walker seat or he's frightened. When we tried to put him in again for the second time, he didnt make any noise and was able to sit longer!

Earlier on, MIL feedbacked to me that this boy is a very good "walker driver"...he managed to sweep some of his sister's books from the shelf...hmm in less than 5 days he had already figured out how to make 'good' use of his new 'toy' huh....haha....

Kaden sits in the walker for the first time.
Hmm...he doesnt look very happy nor excited hor....wonder why?

We had just removed the layer of plastc sheet under his feet today. PIL said its better that way so that it can help to train him to walk. Honestly, I think this boy will start walking pretty early. He has very strong legs and everytime when we tried to put him on our lap,he will attempt to stand rather than sitting down nicely.

Mood: Exciting Milestone: 6 months old

Kaden uses training cup (13 Sept 2008)

Mood: Trying

Playing Gymnastic (11 Sept 2008)

Cannot tahan this boy. See how he lifts his leg in his cot. Like he is a gymnastic expert like that......hahaha...

Mood: Playful Milestone: 6 months old

Kaden can sit! (11 Sept 2008)

Kaden can sit pretty well nowadays. We noticed he can sit for a couple of minutes on his own when he's about 5 1/2 mo. He can be very steady if he's not distracted by objects that's beyond his reach, usually toys. He will go into his army crawling position immediately whenever he tries to reach for those objects that caught his attention.

See he is able to sit very well when he is concentrating hard on some object.

Oops, catch ya on candid camera!:P

Nowadays, we also dressed him in his sitting position rather than lying down unless we are changing his diaper. Its so much easier to change him while he is in his sitting position as he tends to struggle alot when he is lying down, and will try to turn himself to the army crawling position. Hence diaper changing can be very challenging. Sometimes its the adults who are changing him sweating away as this boy of mine is really strong. Not easy to stop him from turning!

Mood: Sweating Milestone: 7 months old

Teething rashes

This is a picture of Kaden with the teething rashes taken on 11 Sept 2008. At that time, the rashes were still quite bad1 See how mummy and daddy not heartpained leh! Luckily at this point of time when I am writing this, he's already on the road to recovery. Less redness and less patches on his face! Phew!!!! Thank god for his blessings!

Dear Lord, thank you for watching over Kaden. I wouldnt know what to do if it had gotten worst. Thank you. Amen. Mood: Settled

New bibs

Bought some new bibs for Kaden yesterday from Mothercare sales. Well, I can never resist sales especially when it comes to buying stuff for my kiddies :p

Anyway, the orange one in the middle is from my sister who bought it from Spain last yr during her holiday. She's a bit kiasu, bought present for Kaden even though he hasnt arrived yet haha! The other two, of course, were bought by yours truly. I especially liked the red one. It spells out exactly whats happening at home now :PP

Mood: Funny

Cure for Teething Rashes

I mentioned some time ago that Kaden has this teething rashes thingy. I havent found any cure for it yet. Went to the pharmacy last Saturday and the pharmacist advised us to use aloe vera or the nappy rash cream to apply on the affected area. As the nappy rash cream is not consumable, she advised us to apply a thin layer over it and make sure it 'blend' to the skin.

I went back home and followed her instructions, applied the nappy rash cream on him. And since I am using the nappy rash cream, I presume the same logic for the nappy rash treatment applies when it comes to caring for the teething rash. That is, to keep the affected area as dry and clean as possible.

I was very careful the entire Sunday, watching out his drooling, trying to keep his chin dry as as possible and changing his bibs dilligently. I am not sure whether it will work but think I wouldnt go wrong trying it out. Did see some results at the end of the day. His rashes were slightly better. But this isnt something that would get treated instantly so we still need to be on our guard.

Good thing hubby found this and it clears my doubt. Indeed, keeping the affected area dry and applying aloe vera helps! Although it didnt mention the nappy rash cream but I think it wouldnt hurt...afterall, its meant to be apply on the skin.

Anyway, we are still monitoring closely on his condition. Cos if leave untreated, the consequences could be terrible.

Oh, one thing hubby mentioned to me while he was surfing the net for infor. Someone ever mentioned in a forum that the urine of the child himself is actually the best medicine to cure this rash but nobody dares to try out! Just imagine, urine!?!?! Yuckie.....

Dear lord, pls pray that Kaden will recover from his teething rashes soon. Pls grant him peace so that he will be able to go through this uncomfortableness with an ease mind. Amen.

Mood: Worried

Trenyce and Kaden

I found these very cute pics by chance.

Based on the date & time of the pics, these are all likely to be taken by FIL.

Mood: Happy

Father & Son Playing (2nd Sept 2008)

Yummy yum yum....

Grandmother was feeding Kaden the bananas puree yesterday evening.

Look at how Kaden enjoyed the yummy food!

Mood: Hungry

Nic at Night (30 Aug 08)

Trinity Methodist Church is having a concert last Saturday, performed mainly by their Children ministry. The kindergarten has inserted a program for the school kiddies to participate in and Trenyce was honoured to be in the group. We didnt know what Trenyce is performing though we tried to find out from our girl but we still cant quite figure out what it is all about. So, hubby and myself together with Kaden went to the church to watch her performance. It was Kaden 1st time attending a 'live' concert hehe...

Mdm and Kaden at Jiejie's classroom....

Trenyce at the rehearsal....

Trenyce waiting to perform...

Video clip on Trenyce's rehearsal as the video clip on the actual performance is about 17mb...

A pic with the kids after Trenyce's performance.

We didnt stay for the entire concert. We left shortly after Trenyce's performance is over as the place is simply too rowdy and Kaden couldnt quite take it. He was fussing around and Trenyce was hungry. The school only provided a slice of cake and a sausage bun as their dinner before the concert commence. Had I known that is the kind of food they are going to give to the children I would have fed Trenyce a proper dinner before coming to the church. Anyway, the church's intention is good but their event management skills.....well, there's still room for improvement. I hope the next concert, which will be Trenyce's graduation ceremony will be better! Mood: Celebration Milestone: 3 years old

Kaden is growing!

27 March 2008
1st medical appointment at 1mo at Hougang Polyclinic .
2nd Hepatitis B vaccine.

Weight: 3.8kg
Height: 53cm

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30 May 2008
3mo injection at Hougang Polyclinic.
1st Polio, 1st DPT vaccine.

Weight: 8.57kg
Height: 63cm
Head circumference: 43cm

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4 July 2008
4mo injection at Hougang Polyclinic.
2nd Polio, 2nd DPT vaccine.

Weight: 9.56kg
Height: 66cm
Head circumference: forget to ask

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28 Aug 2008
6mo injection at Hougang Polyclinic (delayed 5mo injection).
Upgraded to 5-in-1 Vaccine.
3rd DPT, Hib/IPV and 3rd Hepatitis B vaccine.

Weight: 10.6kg (>97%)
Height: 69.6cm (>90%)
Head circumference: 44.5cm (>90%)

[pic] Mood: Exciting Milestone: one month old