A brand new mum in the making

Moving ... on ...

2011-05-10T23:20:00.003+08:00

I've moved! It is now muminthemaking.com ... I have yet to figure out how to redirect traffic there =)

An very eventful day ...

2010-11-17T22:17:00.006+08:00

Sorry I haven't complete my japan trip log ... truth is ... i haven't even finish downloading all the pictures from the lumix. Then the thoughts of uploading the photos into blogger makes me hesitate ... I hate how the uploading messes my text and having to rearrange the photos and text ... *shudder* maybe I should just get around to putting the photos in first then the text ... but :P i always

Day 3 in Tokyo - Kyoto

2010-10-22T07:11:00.004+08:00

It is a wet and gloomy day in Tokyo. Meaning, our plan to zoom V direct to the train station in her stroller is shot down. The only good thing is, there is a sheltered underpass from our hotel all the way to the station. Problem, we have to use stairs from time to time. At one point, there was a ramp, and the surge of the oncoming traffic made us hesitate. In the end, we decided to just go ahead,

Day 2 in Tokyo

2010-10-21T00:01:00.001+08:00

We tried waking up EARLY at 6am, but while the hubby got up duly at the alarm time, V and me continued snoozing … my back was aching a little from hauling the luggage and V was just tired out by the travelling I guess. By the time we got up, it was 7am. We decided to take our breakfast in the hotel since we think that the noodle shop was probably gone (it was one of those

we finally ... reached our destination ...

2010-10-19T19:17:00.003+08:00

well, why the long silence and then, tadah, we are at somewhere else ...when the kids get sick, they really do get sick, and along the way, infect the adults too ...some weeks back, V had HFMD ... she had high fever on Monday, then by Tuesday, it's confirmed HFMD so we tried to separate the 2 kids. Then #2 started having low grade fever, we weren't sure because he was also teething ... then funny

it has been a long while ...

2010-09-11T17:24:00.002+08:00

since i last updated this blog ...a lot has happened ... my sis and her family flew back from Hawaii for a visit - we didn't really get to do much since her visit sorta of coincide with the peak from my work ... plus her kids really had to sleep early (7pm) so nothing much we could do beyond 5pm since the kids have to be home, have dinner, shower and then off to the bed. But still, the kids (all

tricycle and car

2010-07-18T23:37:00.002+08:00

I went to buy the Little Tikes Smart Trike at a discounted price with the huggies points and it was EXPENSIVE. I mean, I would never pay that kind of price for the tricycle if it's at the original price, but even at the discounted price, I would never have bought it too. OK, so I am a sucker for sales, and I plonked down money when I normally wouldn't have... good thing is, #2 enjoys the bike!It

V says and Ian says

2010-07-15T21:48:00.003+08:00

V: I wan to go gai gai! I wan to go shopping!Me: but it's so late already! it's bedtime now.V: I wan to go gai gai! I wan to go shopping!Me: Cannot lah, all the shopping centres are closed.V: Go SPC!Me: Huh??V: SPC din't close, can go there shopping!Me: ...=============V: Mr Lxxx, please come here! (calling out to the daddy)=============#2 at almost 13 months can say:papadadamamajiejiepopogor

motherhood and what nots ...

2010-07-04T22:26:00.003+08:00

We attended a first month baby celebration today and the new mummy was candidly sharing her experience for the past 1 month. Apparently the experience was traumatic enough that one was enough for her.I guess, most of us when we share about motherhood, we share the good times, and hardly the bad times. I mean, if I was really depressed, I would be spending my time crying my eyes out and mopping

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear ...

2010-07-04T22:07:00.002+08:00

Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, turn around, Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, touch the ground,Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, show your shoe,Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, that will do.This was one of the earliest songs I learnt to sing for V, and which she seems to like. Of course it took me a long time to learn it, being the tone deaf one and having lousy memory of the lyrics and the tune.Then out of the blue, I completely

happy birthday #2

2010-06-28T22:31:00.003+08:00

#2 turned one last sunday and we had a "mini" bash for him - see, lots of "mini" people came! In fact, I think there were easily 20 plus kids running around. But they were generally well behaved since there were some play stuff and craft stuff to keep them occupied.#2 had fun, so much so he refused to nap. And he clung on to my hubby's friend like a koala. Yes, he didn't even want me!The cake was

"Long" weekend again ...

2010-06-13T09:32:00.003+08:00

Started on Friday, since I had a bit of my ML to clear before they "expire" soon. I treated myself to a haircut and then followed by a fondant cupcake decorating class at B-I-Y.Somewhat pleased with my haircut but I am likely to trim it a little bit more, or else rebond it so that my curls will stop flapping around. The curls are coming back with a vengeance at the fringe already.Fondant

Cheesecake Cheesecake Wo Ai Ni!

2010-06-12T02:31:00.001+08:00

Literally "Cheesecake Cheesecake I Love You".Well, I can't help it. It was so easy to bake, especially if kids wants to help out and to mess around the kitchen. They like to eat it too, since I baked it into petite individual servings (cupcake kinda thingy).I made Oreo cheesecake, but I also tried something new - rum and raisin cheesecake (well I had some brandy soaked mixed fruits that could do

Butter Cookie Recipe

2010-06-10T20:45:00.002+08:00

This is the recipe I used to bake the butter cookies last week:Recipe adapted from the 3 Ingredients CookbookIngredients1 cup/250g/2 sticks Butter (I used SCS salted butter)2/3 cup lightly packed soft brown sugar2 and 2/3 cup Plain Flour2 tsp of vanilla extract/ favourite flavouring (I've tried Irish Coffee)Demera Sugar/ golden granulated sugar to roll the cookie dough inMethod1. Preheat the oven

Chocolate Pound Cake

2010-06-02T23:41:00.003+08:00

Had to make one today ... had this itch to make something really chocolately and after flipping through whatever recipe books I could lay my hands on, I stuck to the guaranteed recipe that I normally used.Ingredients250g butter (slightly soften at room temperature)250g caster sugar250g self raising flour1 cup of dutch processed cocoa powder* (I'll get around to weighing it another time!)4 eggs2/3

Wonderday day =)

2010-05-28T20:39:00.002+08:00

It didn't start off promising. Woke up and then discovered V's diapers leaked yet again *sigh* so changed her and let her sleep on top of the towel. She made us smile with a cheeky remark though ...My nephew and niece came over today to play as they wanted to baked the yummy butter cookies. Well, I got flattered so of course I agreed :P I tested out the new stand mixer (didn't want to use my

Chocolate Bread? Chocolate Cake? Chocolate Muffin?

2010-05-27T06:36:00.003+08:00

What's with the confusion? Not that I couldn't decide what to bake or what to eat, but rather, the final product that I actually baked.See, I had this sudden brilliant idea about a chocolate bread and I finally tested it out. It's not that brilliant as in other bakers couldn't have done it, but it's brilliant in that sense my brains FINALLY thought of it. It was just a variation of the basic

V is angry with her KM teacher!

2010-05-23T16:13:00.002+08:00

For today's class, she was supposed to have drawn a map of where she stays and the surroundings. The hubby asked me to do, and I told him just print it off the street directory!In anycase, we forgot all about it and turn up empty handed. We were there earlier got #2's class but we forgot about it until we saw her classmates bringing their maps. Argh. I had to get some paper and drew a rough map

and al it took was ...

2010-05-22T13:48:00.004+08:00

2 gummy bears (vitamin gummy bears) to be exact.V threw a tantrum with the hubby last night and refused to allow him to switch off the bedroom light. The hubby was tired and sleepy as it was the tail end of his required yearly duty to the govt and he wanted to sleep. Me? I was blissfully hiding in the shower when the "discussion" went off.In the end, V cried and shouted when he refused to give in

Don't call me Jiejie!

2010-05-08T01:05:00.002+08:00

V has this irritating habit lately - don't call me XXX, I am YYY, and the variation can change almost instantly. For eg,Mummy: Good morning, sweetheart.V: Don't call me sweetheart, I am baby.Mummy: Good morning baby then.V: Don't call me baby, I am Jiejie!Mummy: Fine, good morning jiejie.V: Don't call me jiejie, I am baby!Mummy: ARGGGGHHHHHHThen very recently, this was added to the variation.V:

mama!

2010-05-03T07:10:00.002+08:00

My #2 has been making noises like baba, mama, ber ber, jer jer and he could even cough to amuse himself (he is coughing quite badly though).So I thought nothing about his baby noises until this morning, the hubby carried him into our bedroom and he went "ma ma ma ma" when he saw me. Then I realised recently he has been making the "ma ma ma ma" sound when he wants me. So ya, I think my boy knows

Tiring weekend

2010-05-02T16:45:00.002+08:00

It's the weekend, and with the Sat as a PH, it guess it felt like a long weekend, even though it wasn't.#1 was whiny beginning Fri night and throughout Saturday. I kinda gave up on her and just let the hubby deal with it.My boy was having the sniffles but both of us were busy at work so I couldn't take time out to bring him to the doctor. He is starting to cough too - I am not sure if it's wheezy

Time to go out ...

2010-04-24T22:46:00.002+08:00

#2 is learning fast - when he sees me with a bag on my shoulder, he knows I'm going out ... and without him. So these days, if he sees me with a bag, he will immediately wail and try to jump into my arms, and then cling on tightly, refusing to go to anyone else.So .... we kinda trick him .... someone else will just carry an empty bag on their shoulder and offer to carry him. Most often than not,

One of my favourit pics of #2

2010-04-23T00:06:00.001+08:00

Isn't he cute???? Taken at 6 months old.

#2 updates

2010-04-22T22:33:00.002+08:00

His 5th and 6th teeth are coming through the top now - he doesn't look as cute with 2 and 2, but I guess I'll get use to him.He's quite happy to be carried by me these day, but even more so by the hubby. He also enjoys his KM classes, especially if there are lots of pretty babes to look at.He's learning to stand without support and fighting for toys with the sister. Gee, he's really loud and

a nice weekend

2010-04-18T22:33:00.002+08:00

This weekend was relatively nice - managed to have time to bring the kids to the pool. We had an early start yesterday, brought them at about 11 am and they refused to get out of the pool. However, once they were out, showered and fed, they both knocked off for a nice long nap - #2 about 3 hours and #1 about 2 plus hours.In the evening, we had to return some very overdue-d library books and so we

SplishSplashSplosh time

2010-04-12T01:27:00.002+08:00

Brought the 2 kids to the swimming pool TWICE today - once in the morning and once in the late evening.V was OK since she has at least 3 to 4 swimming gear to choose from, but for Ian, I had nothing other than the disposable swimming diapers. Anyway I decided he wouldn't know what I dress him in as long as there's no photographic proof ;P So this cheapskate mummy dug out V's swimming bottom with

Trusted and Tried recipes ... con't (cakes II)

2010-04-11T15:39:00.002+08:00

With the pound cake ring recipe, I also made a chocolate version.Using the exact same ingredients, reduce 50g of the self-raising flour and add 50g cocoa powder, though I think the result would be just as great if I had added just the 50g cocoa powder without reducing any of the self-raising flour. What I did with this recipe was to put 1 oreo cookie at the base of the cups and then add the

Trusted and Tried recipes ... con't (cakes)

2010-04-11T09:45:00.002+08:00

This recipe is taken from All-Colour Baking Book (1983) and most of the recipes in this book are winners - no matter how badly I screw up the job. I even won a consolation prize for a baking contest held in a school fair some *erm* 20 years ago.Anyway, this recipe is also my all-time favourite recipe that I go to when I need a good, solid, buttery cake.Pound Cake Ring(modified slightly only)

Trusted and Tried recipes

2010-04-10T23:31:00.007+08:00

For V's birthday cakes, I used a total of 3 recipes for the cakes and 2 recipes for the frosting/ icing. I'll post the 2 cake recipes I liked, of which one was a new recipe and the other was tried and trusted recipe.New Recipe Tried, Modified and PassedBrownie CupcakesAdapted from: http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Brownie-CupcakesOriginal Ingredients and comments:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (aka

HFMD??

2010-04-08T23:28:00.001+08:00

The sunday music class called up and informed that one of #2's classmate had HFMD. *argh* the last time we had such a scare, it wasn't fun. The only 'good' thing is that it's already past V's birthday.I'm concerned as #2 was feverish a few days ago, and he had some rashes on his belly button. In anycase, I told the helpers what to look out for and I'm really crossing my fingers that the kids

Giggly #2

2010-04-05T06:47:00.003+08:00

#2 seems to be back to normal, as in his "on and off" relationship with me.I brought him for his class yesterday and 5 mins before the class ended, he was sound asleep. He just fell asleep without making any complaints and even adjusted himself for a comfortable position!In the afternoon, he didn't mind me carrying him when he woke up from his nap and even "chose" me ;P In the evening, I was

Vanessa's Birthday cakes

2010-04-04T22:15:00.008+08:00

This year, for some strange reason, I decided to bake V's birthday cake - I had no clue what I wanted to do, and I didn't plan beforehand since by the time I had to bake, I had to bake it (time past too quickly!).For her school's party, I decided to try 2 new recipes - I didn't hear any complaints from the school so it should be ok? The cake decorating was also on the fly - whatever it seemed

Happy Birthday Princess!

2010-04-02T15:37:00.002+08:00

Ok, the "big" party was today - she had one in school yesterday but today was with the family.I'll post up the pictures lately, but I think I am quite done with baking for a little while. The next cake for Sunday would be a cheesecake / cakelettes, so it wouldn't be such a "pain" (due to lack of storage, I have to empty out my oven everytime I bake).For her school, it was quite experimental - the

Quick updates on #2

2010-04-01T07:07:00.002+08:00

1. #2 top 2 teeth erupted about 1 week ago2. #2 can now pull himself up and stand in the cribAll while mummy is not around ... I feel so ... sad =( not to mention now he doesn't need/ want mummy anymore.

Almost back to ... normal

2010-03-29T23:24:00.002+08:00

V is almost back to her 100% self.Other than her porridge and biscuits, she was also allowed some fishball noodles. She was a bit grouchy on the way home, but it's late and we waited quite a while before the cab turned up (and before that, 10 minutes or more as I walked out to try to flag a cab down with no success).She wants fishballs with rice tomorrow, so hopefully my mum can "cater" to her

kids' talk ... III

2010-03-29T09:16:00.002+08:00

I removed discharge from V's eyes and showed her.V: You take my bee sai and put on my eye?

The princess is home!

2010-03-28T23:29:00.004+08:00

We decided to get her discharged this evening. She was off the drip at 3 plus and was eating fine (meaning no discomfort or vomitting). The PD came by earlier to see her and said she could go home if she was feeling OK. The strange thing was, V seemed a little reluctant to go home!A typical conversation would arise when the hubby told her we were going back:Papa: We are going home!V: Cannot! Then

Myth versus Truth

2010-03-27T22:59:00.002+08:00

V has 2 "twirls" on her head, so usually the first thing people exclaim when they see that is "wow, must be very naughty right?"No. She's not. In fact, she's the opposite.She can be cheeky, she can throw tantrum, she can be unruly but truthfully - seldom.She's mostly a smiley, happy child, and she's quite the obedient child too.Like now, she's really, really, really very hungry - you can see from

update on my princess

2010-03-27T16:25:00.002+08:00

Reached the hospital at about 9:30am and she was asleep. Hubby said she woke up shortly after I left and didn't sleep till 8 plus, in between which the PD (aka hr favourite doctor) came by to check on her and did the needle thingy for the drip (sorry forgot what it is called - super concussed since I have less than 5 hours of sleep since last night). Hubby said she was awake through out and NEVER

TGIF .... NOT =(

2010-03-27T06:56:00.002+08:00

V woke up suddenly at 2am and went "mummy mummy mummy". Thinking she had a nightmare, I tried to soothe her and assure that mummy was with her. I pulled her to lie next to me, but she sat up again and went "mummy mummy mummy". We didn't know what's wrong with her until the hubby deciphered it as "vomit vomit vomit". Of course we sprang into action immediately, turning on the lights and passing

TGIF!!!!!!!

2010-03-26T23:46:00.002+08:00

I had never wanted a weekend as much as this week! Not that I was working very hard, but rather, it has been a rather crappy week. Monday was terrible, early in the morning. There wasn't even anytime to dwell on Monday Blues.Came Tuesday night, I was feeling sick, thanks to the hubby who had the flu bug. I crashed on Wednesday - I was so groggy and dazed. My chest was so congested that it hurt. I

Kids' Talk ... II

2010-03-20T15:49:00.001+08:00

At lunch today:Papa: Baby you want set lunch?V: No I don't want set lunch.Papa: Ah, why you don't want set lunch? Then what you want?V: I don't want set (sad) lunch, I want happy lunch.

Kids' talk ...

2010-03-20T09:04:00.002+08:00

#2 was pulling #1's hairPapa: No didi, you cannot do that, it's illegal.V: No, papa, didi is not illegal (ille-GIRL), he is ille-BOY!

Tree Hugger

2010-03-17T22:13:00.002+08:00

My #2 that is ... so I'm back to being his favourite tree!I got some toys for him today and well, he seemed more interested in "illegal" items. He has licked the table, tried pulling the padding taped on to the armrest, and I supposed if we didn't stop him, something off the ground or just tasting the floor :PHe's crawling quite well now. He will see something that interests him, and then off he

An angry boy

2010-03-15T23:17:00.003+08:00

#2 is angry with me. I have learnt to recognise the "ignoring" traits of my kids when they are angry with someone. Usually when he sees me after work, he squeals and whines and cries until he gets my attention. Then he will grab me and hug me like a koala bear who has found his long-lost favourite tree.Today, he looked at my water bottle, he looked at my bag, then he looked away. He looked at me

Mastitis Day 3

2010-03-14T09:20:00.002+08:00

This is the 3rd day since I had the inflammation/ infection.It's slightly better, but there is still a reddish spot on the left side. The worst is the stubborn blockages - last night I spent almost 3 hours trying to clear one lump that was deep inside. In the end, I gave up and went to bed - it just simply would not budge!This morning woke up early at 7am to try again - this time again with a hot

A Princess and a smile

2010-03-13T03:25:00.003+08:00

I went to my sister bedroom to get V to go home and I saw her stomping around, with a blanket tied to her waist, same as A, my niece. I looked at V and she went "PRINCESS!" then proceed to walk around the room in her "train". It's funny, but I never knew my girl was so "ku niang". I have always seen her as a "tom boy" in the making since she's always not into dolls and dress up (hence all my hair

Mastitis, now?!?!

2010-03-12T21:10:00.004+08:00

Ouch, a pain in the .... not the usual B, but the other B.Ya, I got an infection on my left side. Which means, less milk for #2 =(It started off with a slight soreness and swelling, so I thought "engorgement? but very unlikely" ... by last night, it was obvious it wasn't engorgement. It was painful to touch, but I couldn't quite pinpoint the inflamed duct. My right side was OK so that's how I

midnight cravings

2010-03-11T22:38:00.003+08:00

other than to eat ... I also had the crave to make something.Long time ago, back in uni, when the whole bunch of us were irc-ing late at night to the wee hours, we had this gf who loved to bake in the middle of the night. I remember one particular incident when she suddenly announced she was making egg tarts ... i can only say most of us were left salivating on our keyboards =(so last night, I

Clicking together

2010-03-09T23:46:00.003+08:00

My boy is definitely very different from his sister. He likes tongue clicking - he does it himself and he gets hyper amused when I do it to him. We both can just look at each other and do nothing but tongue clicking and he's entertained enough not to fuss. I don't really recall V doing that at this stage, or doing tongue clicking at all.He'll just sit on my lap and start clicking his tongue while

Sleepng on the bed ...

2010-03-07T00:20:00.002+08:00

We are still trying to get V to sleep on her own bed, and we have some success.Well, 1) I pretend to vomit on her 2) Daddy carries her to her bed 3) she makes space for daddy to squeeze beside her 4) she falls asleep 5) Daddy climbs back to his own space (the 2 beds are just next to each other, just that our bed is a tad higher than hers).The only problem is when she wakes up in the middle of the

tumble-a-rumble, rumble-a-tumble

2010-03-04T00:37:00.002+08:00

My stomach feels like a washing machine which has been churning its washload for the past 72 hours non stop.I can retain my food better now, but I have to be careful in case I go overboard in my semi-permanent hunger state. I have to be extremely selective in choice of food too - none of my favourite chilli. Liquids should be warm and taken SLOWLY, something I have difficulty in since I usually

merlion act II part II

2010-03-02T04:52:00.002+08:00

doh ... did the merlion act again and now at 5am, my tummy is rumbling, for the lack of food. I am so hungry ... and I have to go slow on water intake too *sigh*still feeling floaty so I guess I better be a good girl and see the doctor tomorrow. Don't want to risk spreading the bugs to everyone else around me.This evening V served me the dustbin, she was a good girl, didn't dilly dally along the

merlion act II

2010-03-01T02:47:00.003+08:00

I had been feeling queasy the entire day ... so much so I was so listless - since my hands were feeling numb (a sure sign of oncoming fever) and sleepyness (body trying to cope with the onslaught).We were out at a friend's place for lunch, and after my stomach started sending subtle protest signals, I didn't finish my lunch and I am also glad I turned down the offer of coffee, although it smelt

#2 can crawl ... well ... a little

2010-02-28T09:40:00.002+08:00

Finally ... my boy has made the effort to crawl a little bit ... other than just kicking his legs in the air, flipping on his back and crying for help ... it wasn't the leopard crawl, more like the caterpillar crawl, but it's good enough for me.His butt will go high up in the air first, and then slide his body in front, followed by his legs kicking in the air. Cute, especially if you remember he

$130 merlion act

2010-02-27T16:30:00.003+08:00

V did the merlion act in the car, when I was on the way to the market. Originally she was sitting at the back of the car, and after the hubby dropped off to work, I insisted that V be siting in front with me. She didn't seem v OK to me but I wasn't sure if she was just sleepy.Anyway, always trust a mummy's instinct. Within a few minutes, she did the merlion act, and I had to stopped in a carpark

little mosquito

2010-02-27T09:02:00.003+08:00

I have a nickname for #2 - little mosquito, or in cantonese, mun zi jai. The "story" behind the nickname? Well, he tends to emit high pitch "mmMmmmMm" sounds when he wants attention or mummy. Just close your eyes and imagine a mosquito buzzing by your ear ... the sound is quite similar.I recalled vaguely, when V was at the same age, when she was in a good mood or happy, she would kick her legs.

Food at 8 months

2010-02-23T22:54:00.002+08:00

I made porridge for #2 over the weekend - basically it was just porridge made with pork broth and the flavour was hardly apparent. In anycase, #2 lap it all up, and one big bowl too. So much so that V insist on having the same thing after seeing her little brother gobbling down the porridge.This weekend I will start him on chicken broth porridge and see how it goes.V is very fussy about her

Pig Trotters Vinegar

2010-02-22T07:36:00.004+08:00

Made "zhu jiao chu" yesterday - needless to say the whole house was "perfumed" by the sour smell.had to made a few trips to get the ingredients, especially the black vinegar (we use the bulldog brand).Saturday - made a trip to the market and all the pig trotters were sold out. Didn't know it was part of the offerings for "Tee Gong" (pardon me if I spelt it wrongly, my hokkien is v bad) on "ren ri

CNY Lion Dance

2010-02-21T10:09:00.002+08:00

One of my neighbours splurged on the CNY Lion Dance - he invited them to perform at his place today - there were a total of 6 lions and 1 dragon! Wow, I wonder how much he spent on it!V refused to go downstairs so I brought #2 down to the garden ... once the "noise" started, I immediately covered his ears and he was ok. But when I tried removing my hands, he burst into tears and clung on to me

V & A

2010-02-20T08:56:00.002+08:00

A is this little boy in V's school ... whom their teachers and I have on multiple occasions mistaken for each other.For a while, they could be identified seperately as their haircut was different. But with his current hair cut (V cut her hair some weeks back), they are back to almost being identical twins again.They are both of the same size, same height, same tan colour, same black hair, same

Tweet #1

2010-02-17T08:29:00.002+08:00

Woke up to find V hugging my hand while sleeping. Sweet =)P/S: and no, I have no idea how to tweet using a twitter account.

Fish Maw Soup

2010-02-16T16:22:00.002+08:00

Today the in laws came over for lunch ... and since one of them didn't particularly like herbal stuff, I couldn't quite just boil water and throw in a pack of the ready-to-cook herbs.I went to hunt for my "nourishing soups" recipe book and I figured out my best bet was to get the bamboo fungus since I had the rest of the ingredients.Ended up, CS didn't seem to stock that so I bought fish maw

Pretend Play - cooking and eating

2010-02-16T15:58:00.002+08:00

V was pretending to cook dinner for her daddy - she even arranged the "food" nicely on her food tray, which included a cup, jug, and plates of food.However, after she announced to her daddy that "Dinner is ready!", she insisted on carrying the tray into the bedroom, in which I was doing "da pump". She laid the tray carefully onto the bed, climbed up and then shouted for her daddy.After the daddy

First tooth!

2010-02-08T20:51:00.001+08:00

#2 officially has his first tooth out! It's the bottom right front tooth =)

doe a deer ...

2010-02-08T00:53:00.002+08:00

#2 went to bed at before 8pm but I could hear him fussing in the bedroom for a long while. #1 was colouring in her hello kitty book and she was OK for me to check on her didi.I went in and saw #2 was fussing with his eyes closed! Basically he was more or less asleep, but emitting the "eh eh eh" sounds (fake cry). So I took over from the helper and he was uncomfortable in any positions I was

new record!

2010-02-07T17:23:00.002+08:00

#2 has finished 220ml (almost 8 oz) of milk at one go ... he's be 8 months old in about 2 weeks time ... I pumped out about 540ml (3 bottles of 180 each) at 2am and there were already 1 bottle of 180ml in the fridge. When I opened the fridge at 9am this morning, there were ONLY 1 left ... which means that 7 hours I was sleeping, he finished 540ml??!?!?!?and he's a TV addict ... if we are watching

hello ... kitty cakes!

2010-02-06T20:07:00.002+08:00

For the hubby's 3Xth birthday (he claims to be forever 21 - even alan tam had more modesty, he only claimed to be always 25), I booked a parent and child baking session so that V can bake a birthday cake together with him for him. The clincher was that it would be a hello kitty cake for this session, so I couldn't resist, I added myself to the class to.We were running late as I had to be at work

in 2 months' time...

2010-02-04T07:21:00.003+08:00

I was just looking at the computer date and I realised that V is turning THREE in 2 months' time. Panic mode hit me because I hadn't really sat down to think what to do for her birthday party. Then I reminded myself "Hey no party this year right?", when another thought flashed through "Won't she be upset if #2 gets his BIG FIRST birthday party?" "ARGH" "argh" "ARGH". Well, that's my train of

Why is Papa's face so dirty?

2010-02-03T22:21:00.002+08:00

Decided to give the hubby a simple facial (meaning just apply masks for him) since he seems to be having a slight outbreak.I showed V how to apply the mask and told her to watch her daddy. If he moved, she was to remind him he's not to move. So everytime he twitched a little, she would yell out "Papa cannot move!" She also helped me to sponge off the mask after it dried. She kept asking "why

V says ... even more

2010-02-01T06:51:00.004+08:00

Me: *argh* backache ... pain pain ...V: Why pain pain?Me: Maybe becuz mummy is getting old?V: Then V have to buy new mummy?Me: !!!!!!*****V: Why your leg like that?Me: Becuz mummy is getting old? Then maybe you have to buy a new mummy?V: *stretches her arms to indicate BIG* I want a great big mummy!Me: Har? What kind of great big mummy?V: *touches me* This great big mummy!Me: *dunno whether to

V day plus birthdays plus CNY

2010-01-30T08:15:00.003+08:00

Feb usually is a hectic month - with the romantic Valentine's day, to birthdays (3) and occasionally CNY (It can fall in January too).Usually I like to start my preparation early, so meaning I get the birthday presents way ahead, together with Christmas shopping. Only problem is, sometimes I end up with more gift recipients than number of gifts, so I have to use that particular present first.

V says ... more

2010-01-27T22:21:00.006+08:00

V looks at my tummy and says," Mummy's tummy fat fat!"This mummy gets ready to cry ...V looks at me and smile. She continues, "But mummy's face not fat fat!"This mummy goes ... !!!!

Sugi cookies

2010-01-24T17:31:00.002+08:00

We made sugi cookies today and then to my horror, I realised I made a mistake in my sugi recipe posted previously in my other blog (I just corrected it).Anyway thankfully I had 1 kg of almonds to rescue the dough (I accidentally forgot to halved the oil in the recipe), so anyway, here's the corrected version for prosperity! I'll be making another batch, partly to retest the recipe, and partly

V says ...

2010-01-24T17:24:00.003+08:00

Papa: next time Papa bring didi out with V to go gai gai ok?V: Papa carry didi OK? V walk because didi cannot walk. So Papa carry didi, then V walk OK? V must hold Papa's hand, otherwise people take baby (referring to herself) away. Then Papa have to buy a new baby and V have to buy a new Papa.*standing ovation by mummy*

da pump

2010-01-24T09:21:00.003+08:00

As we celebrate #2's 7 month (and I did that by bringing him to the PD, duh), it means also that I have been bf-ing (well, pumping) for 7 months too.He now weighs in at a hefty 9kg. I would think he is at 90th percentile or so, but I am too lazy to check.I'm glad he is doing well, so at least I feel that my efforts have not gone to waste. The money invested in a medela dual pump (although 2nd

grumpy, and counting to 2 ...

2010-01-23T22:12:00.003+08:00

#2 is grumpy today, very grumpy in fact. He didn't hew me today - he just looked in another direction or through me when I was trying to get his attention. I figured the reason much later in the evening - because I didn't bring him out :PThis morning V accompanied me to Phoon Huat (argh I am so upset, I lost my privilege card and they don't issue any replacements anymore!!!!) to buy stuff for

CNY is round the corner and so is V day!

2010-01-23T15:11:00.002+08:00

Is it going to be a really romatic CNY this year since V day and CNY 1st day all falls on the same day ...for me, it's CNY first, romance can come later, if I have the time for it.I'll be stressed leading up to that day ...1) having enough new notes for ang pows2) getting new clothes for boy boy - V has no issues3) ensuring I don't put on some more weight, else I can't fit into my clothes4)

I'm a lucky mummy ...

2010-01-21T07:23:00.002+08:00

Recently I posted about V playing "hide and kiss" with me ... today's is about #2.Not so much as he kisses me, but the fact he wants me to carry him.Now, you are probably be thinking - of cuz a kid wants his mummy to carry him! ah, but see, I'm not that kind of mummy (not v good with new borns) and he's mostly with my family/ helpers while I am at work. At night he doesn't sleep with me, and most

history of ...

2010-01-18T23:12:00.002+08:00

england, and it's kings and queens to be exact.For the past few days, I am obsessed with reading on wikipedia, the lives of the kings and queens ... I cannot remember where I started from, but possibly 2 or 3 monarchs before Queen Elizabeth (I). I always remembered her for the movie "Elizabeth".well, what did I learn? Being a mother, the thing that stood out to me, is the loss of their children.

air kisses and potty training

2010-01-17T22:13:00.002+08:00

We had been toying with the idea of potty training V for some time - why I said toying was because we weren't too serious about carrying it out. I wasn't keen to potty train her before #2 came along was I didn't want to do extra work, in case she regresses when #2 arrive.Now that #2 has arrived, and they are getting along well, it's time for me to think about it seriously. So, we are doing it in

Making Bread ... sun dried tomatoes that is ...

2010-01-16T00:56:00.003+08:00

I'm waiting for my bread to be finished baking, but looking at the time, it's another 45 minutes so I decide to call it a day and just go sleep. Hopefully it's edible and my girl will enjoy it for breakfast (it's sundried tomato bread with parmesan cheese, garlic and italian herbs). The great thing about this particular recipe is that I seem to have found a recipe site that allows me to make

back to the same old routine ...

2010-01-14T21:12:00.003+08:00

It's sad ... #2 looks at me forlornly when I return from work ... as usual we get to spend less than 15 minutes together, before I get distracted by dinner, family member and V. By the time we reach home, it's time for me to pump and for Ian to sleep.By the time I finish pumping, it's time for V to sleep.By the time she sleeps, it's time for me to sleep.When I wake up, it's time to pump, then

Shocker of the day

2010-01-12T21:15:00.002+08:00

If you recalled, a few days earlier, I posted about #2 drinking 160ml of milk and that he is challenging V to the title of Milk King/ Queen?Well, he beats her hands down - he is officially crowned the Milk King. He just finished 200ml of milk at 1 shot today. No, he didn't regurgitate any bit at all...Yes, I am still shocked and stressed - I cannot possibly produce so much milk in a day for him!!

TGIF!

2010-01-08T23:28:00.002+08:00

I'm really thankful for the weekend ... This has been one exhausting week, and I only worked for 4 days! And it's not even our peak season yet ... age is really getting to me ...V finally conked off, after me as usual. These days she is sleepy before 8pm, I can tell from her eyes and her eye bags (shadows at the corner of her eyes) are showing. I guess she is still having issues in childcare,

New Decade New Resolutions?

2010-01-07T22:28:00.005+08:00

I desperately want to win this contest, so I can get a blog makeover - hopefully I can finally get around to merging my 2 blogs together.So what will be my new year resolutions?I don't want to make resolutions like clearing up my house and desk, because I'll never get down to it. I end up having piles of stuff on it, after I shortly clear up the space anyway.I want ... I want ...1) spend more

Plans for the weekend

2010-01-06T07:17:00.002+08:00

It's 3 more days to the weekend and I have decided I need to kick start my lethargy. 1. Bake something!!!! Ok on the topmost of my mind, is this crumble top cinnamon coffee cake. Had one in hawaii, bought from Costco and it was SO GOOD. Unfortunately, the ants got the remaining half so we didn't finish the whole yummy cake. I want to bake the same cake and eat it!2. Start cooking food for Ian. I

At the end of the day ...

2010-01-05T23:48:00.003+08:00

I came back, and I conked off by 9pm.This time I was feeling giddy, so I had the perfect excuse to lie down and ... well ... I fell asleep - before V fell asleep again.Just managed to wake up, and trying to force myself to keep awake, so that I can complete my pump.Jetlag? Unable to adjust back to Singapore time? No idea, I just want the bed, and I want it baddddddd.*yawn* even researching for

down down down ...

2010-01-05T07:16:00.004+08:00

my mood is why? cuz my milk ss is down down down ... I had thought I would have problem in Hawaii, but I had enough milk for him then, just not enough for him now =(i could pump over a litre a week ago, now? barely 800ml.this is so depressing.doesn't help that I'm going back to work today - let's cross fingers I didn't leave out things before I left and that my colleagues did what they were

Trip to Hawaii - Part III

2010-01-03T11:48:00.003+08:00

Hanuma Bay (I think) - see the lovely waters ... *sigh* People fishing on the rocks - could be hunks but I'm not that sure!Vanessa with her daddy again ... look at the horizon behind them - no wonder people think that water will fall off the edge in olden times ... it's simply beautiful - v few ships out there and you just look out to the endless sea and sky ... Ian doing his commentary "and over

Trip to Hawaii - Part II

2010-01-03T11:36:00.003+08:00

Vanessa standing on the world famous Waikiki beach! Despite all the sun tanning lotion, the water is NON greasy, PERFECTLY CLEAR ... and the sand is wonderfully fine and soft!!! With her papa, busy with playing sand.Showing off her loot of sand.Outside the Cheesecake Factory - Food was delicious, but you must save space of their cheesecake - it's so good I can eat 3 slices on my own!!!! Didi

Trip to Hawaii - Part I

2010-01-03T11:17:00.002+08:00

Vanessa having her breakfast at Changi Airport Terminal 1 - Killiney Kopitiam. Eating her fav "egg egg" at an ungodly hour of 6:30am or so (for me at least). I woke up at 3am to pump, so that we can reach the airport by 5:00am.Stepping on the carpet - going to board the plane!!!Vanessa's children meal by JAL on route to Hawaii. Let's just say I wish I had a Children's Meal too. The food is so

Jetlag and porridge

2010-01-02T07:19:00.002+08:00

Ok, I am getting old. I cannot sleep as much as I used to (like 14 hours at 1 stretch). After my pump at midnight, I loitered in the kitchen. I finally ate dinner (I went to sleep at 5 ish pm with V) at 1am - had a cup of walnut meal drink (taste like hup tow wu), a cup of K's cereal and a bowl of rice with bittergourd/ spare ribs. V also skipped dinner and slept throughout. That pump I did, only

Family Reunion

2010-01-02T00:08:00.002+08:00

I can't adjust back to Singapore time! Ya, now I am wide awake, because it's morning over at Hawaii now! I would be probably either trying to settle #2 or pumping milk, missing the gorgeous sunrise once again, at this time. Thankfully in my room, there's a mirror placed just right so that I could watch the sunrise in the mirror's reflection.I missed a lot of things ... I missed going on trips at

SAHM 101

2010-01-01T14:09:00.003+08:00

I survived my crash course of taking care of the kids for 2 weeks without the help of maids (but lots of family and hubby's help). For the first time, I had to clean, bath, feed, and put him to bed myself - I barely survived, but I am proud to say i did a pretty good job with a serious lack of sleep.On the flight, I almost died, but with the help of my sister and BIL, boy boy was finally subdued

Doing the prep work ...

2009-12-13T14:56:00.003+08:00

We had to make a trip to the mall to get a luggage bag - I abandoned the idea of bringing #2 along since I am quite tired and I didn't get a chance to nap this weekend yet. We waited till the 2nd hand stroller was delivered (bought it off ebay) and then we went to one of the "mega" malls in the neighbouring areas. We had lunch first since I was already quite hungry. Hubby suggested Aijisen and I

sweet memories are made of these ...

2009-12-11T21:57:00.002+08:00

counting down to ... a holiday of stress?

2009-12-11T21:31:00.002+08:00

We will be flying off in about a week's time and I'm getting stressed up over it. We have yet to pack, plan the trip and my biggest stress factor, I'll be taking care of #2 myself - without the help of the maids.Some people applaud my sheer bravery in bringing both kids with us on a long haul trip - it's about 16 hours excluding the stopovers. Bravery or sheer stupidity ... i don't know but I

Makeup by mummy dearest

2009-12-03T00:43:00.002+08:00

V will be having her school concert this coming Saturday and the rehearsal was today. I read the instructions for parents and duly followed it.We woke up extra early so that we could get V to eat enough to get her through the rehearsal if necessary and that I have some time to put on makeup for her. She was very cooperative when I was putting on the makeup for her (who knew she was such a vainpot