Happy 10month old Kayleen! (6th April 2010)

At 10mo, Kayleen finally managed to crawl on the floor with no complaints=)
Although she had learnt to crawl at 8mo+, she would make noises whenever we attempted to put her on the ground. She is, however, happy to do the crawling on our bed...hahaha...

The other changes we noticed was that she
1. knew how to 'fight for her rights'. She will reject strangers and demand mummy to carry her. She will also point to the direction she wants to go etc
2. said 'neh neh' when she wanted her milk. (070410)
3. could call 'ah ma' (paternal grandmother) loud and clear, just like her siblings. (110410)
4. could call mama (aka mummy) (140410)

Mood: Happy Milestone: 10 months old

Family Outing to Pulau Ubin (2nd April 2010)

It was Good Friday and the weather was good.
Hence we decided to bring the kids to Pulau Ubin for some sun, sea and wind.
It was also Kaden's and Kayleen's first boat ride.
The kids enjoyed the sea breeze and loved the boat ride even Kayleen got super excited.
When we reached Ubin, we had our lunch at one of the restaurants first before we headed off for our biking excursion, except that Kayleen is too small to put on a bike hence Ester helped to push her while hubby and myself rode with Trenyce and Kaden.
Trust me, it was good exercise.
Well, of course, I could only manage Kaden's weight.
One of my attempt to paddle Trenyce sent both of us off to the ground and Trenyce refused to go on the bike anymore =p
At one point of time, it was drizzling and we had to paddled real hard to somewhere for shelter.
Luckily, all's went well in the end.

Seaview from the boat...

The girls were so engrossed!

Kaden on the bike, and mummy is the 'bicycle-lady'....

The kids grabbing a bite at the Ubin jetty, waiting for daddy and Ester (we took the van while they rode the bicycle back to the shop=p)

The kids on the boat, on the way back to Spore main island.

Happy 9mo Kayleen! (6th Mar 2010)

We took Kayleen for her first swim at Sengkang Swimming Complex the day she turned 9mo. It happened to be a Saturday and Trenyce was having her usual swimming class...so conveniently, all of us tagged along!

The boyish side of Kayleen, in swimming costume passed down from Mathew... Doesnt Kayleen look like a japanese soldier? kekeke...

Leen with daddy in the pool.....

Leen in pool with Kaden & daddy.

The feminine side of Leen.......

Mood:Joyful Milestone: 9 months old

Happy 2nd Birthday to Kaden! (22nd Feb 2010)

How time flies...Kaden is two! Last year same time, I was cooking storm in the kitchen for his birthday party with a big tummy and now he is two. I remembered he just mastered the skill of walking then and hence he walked like a humpty dumpty..now he can jump, hop and run very fast....and he speaks very well too. He also amazes us every now and then with his new vocabulary. Sometimes it really 'entertains' us cos he speaks like an adult...haha..

The only two things that worried me and hubby - pacifier and toilet training. Hubby set two 'performance targets' for my boy, firstly to get rid of the pacifier habit and secondly to be diaper free during daytime. He seems a sucker for pacifier, hence I know its not going to be easy. As for toilet training, he is currently doing his 'big business' in the potty, whats left is just to train him to pee in the toilet.I suppose achieving the latter will be much easier and faster for him!

Birthday Outing (18 Feb 2010)
Anyway, for his birthday outing this year...we didnt go to the zoo instead we went to see the dinosaur exhibition which is located besides Jurong Bird Park. It was a funny experience. Though the dinosaurs arent scary (actually very crappy), its enough to scare the wits out of the kids. It took them a while to realise that they are fake. These are actually the dinosaur mockups used in hollywood filming.

The kids finally let go of their fear at the end of the exhibition. See Kaden trying to 'scare' the dinosaurs.

Some of the mockups are really huge. See the comparison in height between Kaden and the dino behind him.

The kids trying the gadget to control the movement of the dino.

Celebration with Cousins (21 Feb 2010)
We have two cake blowing sessions for Kaden. One with his cousins and one at home. Managed to have an impromptu celebration with his cousins as there was a gathering for cny. We got both cakes from Bakerzin, a caramel cheese cake and a cookies & cream cheese cake.


Celebration with Family (22 Feb 2010)
We had the cookies & cream cheese cake on his actual birthday...I personally prefer this than the caramel flavor.





Kayleen tasting cheesecake for the 1st time. While Kayleen is enjoying the cake, Kaden & Trenyce busy posing with the presents..... Mood: Cheery Milestone: 2 years old

Our CNY in Spore

We spent our chinese new year in Spore this year. Besides Christmas, its the busiest period of the year for me. I have to go places to places getting clothes & stuff for my family and dont forget I have an additional member this year so shopping gets more challenging. I have no idea why Im feeling less of the festive atmosphere nowadays...rather celebrating the festive is like an obligation, a routine kind of thing. Maybe Im overwhelmed with all the shopping required. Indeed it can be quite taxing shopping for 5 people and I have to also take care of their stomach as well! Nevertheless, the adults are happy as long as the kids are happy....

The kids with their angbaos from their paternal grandparents on the eve of cny eve (120210).

The kids with angbaos from daddy & mummy on 1st day of cny (140210).

Pretty pretty in CNY clothes on cny day one =)

These are all taken on 2nd day of cny @my mother's place. Clockwise from right: (1) Me & my kiddies, (2) Kayleen with granduncle & grandauntie, (3) Group photo with my mother (4) The all girls group picture.

Happy 8mo Kayleen! (6th Feb 2010)

The day Kayleen turns 8 months old happens to be my birthday! We had an early reunion dinner with my mother side at Pu Tien Restaurant (located at Kitchener Rd) partly also to celebrate my birthday.

Happy birthday to myself and happy 8 month old to my Kayleen dearie!

And my birthday present? A coach bag from hubby! =D

Mood:Joyful Milestone: 8 month old