I hate it when I wake up alone from naps. So does Abigail. So, today, prior to her waking up, I was in the room waiting for her. Our neighbours who were doing some construction started banging loudly, and Abby's nap was cut short prematurely. I jumped into bed with her and we started chatting.
The conversation went something like this:
Me: Hey Abby, good morning! :) Must say good morning when you wake up. :)
Abby: Morning!
Me: Did you sleep well? Did you enjoy your nap? (Typical post nap questions)
Abby: BANG! BANG! BANG! (Referring to the guys who woke her up!)
Oh well...
:)
Abby's kinda mastered the art of asking permission for Vitamin C, sweets, even for Baby Einstein or Hi-5. It goes something like this:
Abby: Mummy? May? I? Have? One? Sure! Good! Good! Good!
Friday, June 30, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Kid Models
Abby @ Coverlooks photoshoot. She had only ten minutes of a delayed nap prior to this shoot. It's amazing how she still managed to smile for the camera. This is the non-professional shot taken by a non-professional camera. Waiting for the pro-shots now. BTW, Coverlooks is no longer operating in Katong. They've (over the weekend) consolidated at City Hall instead.
My prince charming is getting more and more gorgeous than ever! He's being stopped by strangers on the street who go goo-goo ga-ga over him! Even those with kids around his age! And pregnant women! MIL was stopped by this supposedly expectant lady who insisted on taking a few more glances at Shalom (presumably so that her kid would be born looking like him!
I just love this shot, even with Shalom's 'What are you staring at?' look. Abby's been ever so caring and excited when she sees 'her' baby! I get about 2 minutes more of sleep in the mornings when both of them meet and are excited to see each other! :D Abby goes 'Di-di ah!!' and Shalom will wave his hands madly and chuckle. Too cute. :)
Monday, June 26, 2006
God Forbid
The more I know Your power, Lord
The more I'm mindful
How casually we speak and sing Your name
How often we have come to You
With no fear or wonder
And called upon You only for what we stand to gain
God forbid, that I find You so familiar
That I think of You as less than who You are
God forbid, that I should speak of You at all
Without a humble reverence in my heart
God forbid
Lord, I often talk about Your love and mercy
How it seems to me Your goodness has no end
It frightens me to think that I could take You for granted
Though You're closer than a brother
You're more than just a friend
You are Father, God Almighty
Lord of lords, You're King of kings
Beyond my understanding
No less than everything
-Point of Grace (1996)
The more I'm mindful
How casually we speak and sing Your name
How often we have come to You
With no fear or wonder
And called upon You only for what we stand to gain
God forbid, that I find You so familiar
That I think of You as less than who You are
God forbid, that I should speak of You at all
Without a humble reverence in my heart
God forbid
Lord, I often talk about Your love and mercy
How it seems to me Your goodness has no end
It frightens me to think that I could take You for granted
Though You're closer than a brother
You're more than just a friend
You are Father, God Almighty
Lord of lords, You're King of kings
Beyond my understanding
No less than everything
-Point of Grace (1996)
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Sunday, June 25, 2006
Meanwhile...
Us at Carole's sister-in-law's wedding.
And this is Abby at the wedding. She's such a big girl now. :)
Shalom's getting bigger eh? He's 7.6kg at last measure (21/6/06) and is about 64cm long - doubled his birth weight of 3.67kg and increased about 11cm since 3.5months ago!
Enrolled Abby in playgroup and this is her in her oversized uniform! This is a 'Small', and the 'eXtra Small' (XS) is really EXTRA small. There's no in-between size... sigh.
Nevertheless, she's ready to start school! :D In fact, she said that she likes school! :)
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Absolutely Babelicious!
Thanks to auntie Carole, now Abby has her very own car! :D (And thanks to her for the photo too! :D)
Friday, June 23, 2006
Today is a sad day. Part II.
My brother didn't get in to the Wildcards. He's a good singer, but didn't get enough votes to qualify for wildcard.
We believe God has great plans for him still. Thank God for God. :)
All things work for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
We believe God has great plans for him still. Thank God for God. :)
All things work for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Today is a sad day.
I received news this afternoon that one of my favourite tutors of all time, Mrs Sheila Fernandez, or Mrs F. for short, has passed away. Her funeral was this afternoon. I couldn't make it. As cliche as it seems, pity we don't appreciate people enough while they are alive, only to regret when they are gone.
Mrs F. made the word 'scaffolding' come alive. When we were being taught by her, she risked her job to guide us to be better teachers. 'Process writing' as we call it, was only theoretical. Yet she was the tutor who made it come alive and implemented it with us. Which tutor would make you work on schedule, get your work peer-edited and then tutor-edited before final grading by the tutor herself? Teachers who've only heard of process writing will only complain that it's a lot of work, but she showed me that the 'a lot of work' was worth it. I learnt so much from her.
I'm glad I was once her student. Guess what? Ben knew her too. She was once from St. Gabriel's. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that we had a teacher in common.
Oh. Once I saw Mrs F's name in an NIE publication. It was Drs. I was really happy for her coz I thought she had completed her doctorate. I think she was doing her thesis when she was teaching us. Talk about 'a lot of work'. However, it was only a typo as the subsequent issue had 'Mrs' instead of Dr.
Thank you Mrs F for imparting the meaning of being a great teacher to me. You will always be remembered.
Mrs F. made the word 'scaffolding' come alive. When we were being taught by her, she risked her job to guide us to be better teachers. 'Process writing' as we call it, was only theoretical. Yet she was the tutor who made it come alive and implemented it with us. Which tutor would make you work on schedule, get your work peer-edited and then tutor-edited before final grading by the tutor herself? Teachers who've only heard of process writing will only complain that it's a lot of work, but she showed me that the 'a lot of work' was worth it. I learnt so much from her.
I'm glad I was once her student. Guess what? Ben knew her too. She was once from St. Gabriel's. We were pleasantly surprised to find out that we had a teacher in common.
Oh. Once I saw Mrs F's name in an NIE publication. It was Drs. I was really happy for her coz I thought she had completed her doctorate. I think she was doing her thesis when she was teaching us. Talk about 'a lot of work'. However, it was only a typo as the subsequent issue had 'Mrs' instead of Dr.
Thank you Mrs F for imparting the meaning of being a great teacher to me. You will always be remembered.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
3rd Wedding Anniversary (Part II)
It's been three good years. In fact, three solid years. We both thank God for them. I was very touched the day before yesterday when Ben told me he hadn't bought anything but was not going to work instead on our 3rd year anniversary. That to me was an excellent gift. :) Nevertheless, when we have time together, we'll run errands. In fact, we're always running errands.
Anyway, we took Shalom to the PD @ United Sq. Dr said that the vomiting, as long as not projectile, is nothing to worry about. The reflux is most likely due to muscles not fully developed (the sphincter) so it will come up. He recommended holding Shalom upright. However, I explained that when Shalom's upright, he spits up more. Dr was abit surprised and said Shalom's one of the rare babies that spits up more when upright, so lay him down instead. Hmm... actually he spits up less when lying down. I asked whether it's because of the pressure on the stomach when he's upright, and dr said yes. Well, Shalom doesn't really like to be cradled when awake; neither does he like to lie down much. So there's a lot of spit to deal with. Also, he started crying abit at the doctor's during consultation, so I carried him upright and he spat up partially digested milk. Doctor saw the sample. Heh. He also suggested thickening the milk with cereal, ie. adding cereal to ebm. I'm not keen on starting cereal so early. He's already 7.6kg at 3.5months, will cereal cause him to put on more weight? My arms get rather tired from carrying him. :P Well, other recommendations include feeding lesser but at higher frequency - only if he allows. Sometimes if he doesn't get his full 4oz, he yells like mad!! Anyway, just have to monitor weight gain - half kg per month from now onwards, and for wet diapers.
After the visit, we had Pizza Hut for lunch. :S Ben's spaghetti looked pre-chewed and my pizza had a lot of dough. Their latte was better than the typical Pizza Hut standard. We wanted to go Bakerzin, but silently didn't want to spend too much money on food - PDs are expensive, remember?
Later, we finally agreed on a pair of shoes for Abby but had to go to Colettee's Great World City branch to collect. Ben wanted to get me hair accessories, but we could feel the snobbish saleswomen's vibes, so I didn't want to get any. In the end, I went on a mini shopping spree at Montip and got a few for myself. :D
We wanted to eat (again) at Cinnabun Tree, but had no seats, so we left... while wrecking our brains for good dessert. In the end, we bought Four Season's Hotel Hazelnut Royaltine which is to die for. :) We finished one by ourselves two years ago for Ben's birthday; now we got ourselves another one in celebration of our 3 years. :D
Ended up having dinner at Fish and Co. Had oysters (mmm...) and Fish and Chips - both the typical and the New York. Very enjoyable - knowing that we're both comfortable and not at some stiff-necked place where wrong placement of fork would send you straight to Jail - Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
We're just plain simple folk who enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Yesterday was good. Spent time with Shalom and then with Abby. :) Best of all, we managed to spend time with each other and totally enjoyed each other's company with great dessert and excellent company.
Anyway, we took Shalom to the PD @ United Sq. Dr said that the vomiting, as long as not projectile, is nothing to worry about. The reflux is most likely due to muscles not fully developed (the sphincter) so it will come up. He recommended holding Shalom upright. However, I explained that when Shalom's upright, he spits up more. Dr was abit surprised and said Shalom's one of the rare babies that spits up more when upright, so lay him down instead. Hmm... actually he spits up less when lying down. I asked whether it's because of the pressure on the stomach when he's upright, and dr said yes. Well, Shalom doesn't really like to be cradled when awake; neither does he like to lie down much. So there's a lot of spit to deal with. Also, he started crying abit at the doctor's during consultation, so I carried him upright and he spat up partially digested milk. Doctor saw the sample. Heh. He also suggested thickening the milk with cereal, ie. adding cereal to ebm. I'm not keen on starting cereal so early. He's already 7.6kg at 3.5months, will cereal cause him to put on more weight? My arms get rather tired from carrying him. :P Well, other recommendations include feeding lesser but at higher frequency - only if he allows. Sometimes if he doesn't get his full 4oz, he yells like mad!! Anyway, just have to monitor weight gain - half kg per month from now onwards, and for wet diapers.
After the visit, we had Pizza Hut for lunch. :S Ben's spaghetti looked pre-chewed and my pizza had a lot of dough. Their latte was better than the typical Pizza Hut standard. We wanted to go Bakerzin, but silently didn't want to spend too much money on food - PDs are expensive, remember?
Later, we finally agreed on a pair of shoes for Abby but had to go to Colettee's Great World City branch to collect. Ben wanted to get me hair accessories, but we could feel the snobbish saleswomen's vibes, so I didn't want to get any. In the end, I went on a mini shopping spree at Montip and got a few for myself. :D
We wanted to eat (again) at Cinnabun Tree, but had no seats, so we left... while wrecking our brains for good dessert. In the end, we bought Four Season's Hotel Hazelnut Royaltine which is to die for. :) We finished one by ourselves two years ago for Ben's birthday; now we got ourselves another one in celebration of our 3 years. :D
Ended up having dinner at Fish and Co. Had oysters (mmm...) and Fish and Chips - both the typical and the New York. Very enjoyable - knowing that we're both comfortable and not at some stiff-necked place where wrong placement of fork would send you straight to Jail - Do not pass go, do not collect $200.
We're just plain simple folk who enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Yesterday was good. Spent time with Shalom and then with Abby. :) Best of all, we managed to spend time with each other and totally enjoyed each other's company with great dessert and excellent company.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
3rd Wedding Anniversary
Today marks three good years of being married to Ben. No plans yet, but Ben had better take me out of his house quick. His mum has been going ON and ON and ON and ON and ON and ON and ON... (you get the idea) about my helper. I don't mind talking to her (I've been the only one talking to her - and vice versa *sad*) about anything and everything, but ONCE SHE GOES INTO COMPLAIN MODE... I'm outta here. My ears need a rest. The complaints have been going on for quite a while... Will blog later.
Yet another viral fever...
Abby's been sick again. Her fever started in the wee hours of the morning last Thursday, and has been on a roller-coaster ride till yesterday. We finally brought her to the doctor at the polyclinic on the fifth day since the onset of the fever because we've got paracetomol at home from KKH (extra bottles from the last visit) as well as the rest of the concoction. Well, there's the silent disapproval about going PD coz he's pretty ex - $50 for consultation vs some bishan doc/gp vs polyclinic and KKH A&E (these are our options). However from the past few visits, I have realised that:
(PLEASE DON'T QUOTE ME - GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!)
- PDs are very hesitant about prescribing antibiotics (amoxycilin) because they are not really good for our bodies, esp kids;
- polyclinic doctor (Dr S. in question) doesn't even check the throat and prescribes amoxycilin (5ml, 3x a day for 5 days);
- KKH A&E prescribes HIGH amounts (8.7ml 3x a day for either 3 or 5 days.)
and...
- KKH A&E is very generous in their prescription for paracetomol (7.5ml every 4-6hrly) while
- polyclinic is conservative (2.5ml every 6hrly).
This is for EXACTLY the same kind of medicine (we brought KKH medicine to polyclinic pharmacist).
Polyclinics have mixed reputations. I've been shuttling to and fro for Shalom and Abby, and have met 2 doctors on both ends of the spectrum in terms of courtesy. The abovementioned doctor is quite a pain. Sigh. NVM.
Well, hopefully some day, the older folk at home will understand the difference between 'heaty' and viral infection. (Abby's recovering from the latter. Damn the infection. Damn.) Oh, forgot to add - expensive PD is 'deemed' not worth it cause they don't give very much medication. KKH quite good coz give A LOT OF medication. Polyclinic also very worth it coz GOT ANTIBIOTICS. Sigh. Doctor prescribed one, must take, what to do? Really, take antibiotics for fever of 39.3degs with runny nose and slight cough? No checking of throat, nose or ear, though doc did take temperature and listened to chest. I really hope she knew what she was doing.
Tomorrow, another visit to the doc. Shalom's been throwing up a substantial amount - undigested and semi-digested stuff, even right before a feed. Another visit to the doctor again...
Eenie Meanie Minny Moe, which doctor shall we go?
(PLEASE DON'T QUOTE ME - GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!)
- PDs are very hesitant about prescribing antibiotics (amoxycilin) because they are not really good for our bodies, esp kids;
- polyclinic doctor (Dr S. in question) doesn't even check the throat and prescribes amoxycilin (5ml, 3x a day for 5 days);
- KKH A&E prescribes HIGH amounts (8.7ml 3x a day for either 3 or 5 days.)
and...
- KKH A&E is very generous in their prescription for paracetomol (7.5ml every 4-6hrly) while
- polyclinic is conservative (2.5ml every 6hrly).
This is for EXACTLY the same kind of medicine (we brought KKH medicine to polyclinic pharmacist).
Polyclinics have mixed reputations. I've been shuttling to and fro for Shalom and Abby, and have met 2 doctors on both ends of the spectrum in terms of courtesy. The abovementioned doctor is quite a pain. Sigh. NVM.
Well, hopefully some day, the older folk at home will understand the difference between 'heaty' and viral infection. (Abby's recovering from the latter. Damn the infection. Damn.) Oh, forgot to add - expensive PD is 'deemed' not worth it cause they don't give very much medication. KKH quite good coz give A LOT OF medication. Polyclinic also very worth it coz GOT ANTIBIOTICS. Sigh. Doctor prescribed one, must take, what to do? Really, take antibiotics for fever of 39.3degs with runny nose and slight cough? No checking of throat, nose or ear, though doc did take temperature and listened to chest. I really hope she knew what she was doing.
Tomorrow, another visit to the doc. Shalom's been throwing up a substantial amount - undigested and semi-digested stuff, even right before a feed. Another visit to the doctor again...
Eenie Meanie Minny Moe, which doctor shall we go?
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Productive Day
We went to four childcare centres today. We found one we like. Abby liked all. She's at home at all of them. We're the ones who had difficulty accepting. But thank God we found one, two streets away from our current place. Nothing like the normal 'try-to-impress' and take your money centres. Anyway now i have to get evidence that i'm a working mother.
Went to Din Tai Fung at J8 after that with MIL and Shalom. We made a detour coz MIL forgot shoes; she left home in her bedroom slippers! Better than me - i once forgot to wear my shoes to school... that was a few years ago. It was quite funny, this afternoon. Lunch was good. Abby was funny. She's getting funnier. She breastfed Ernie at Kiddy Palace today. A few days ago, a seahorse got the goodness of her invisble human milk. That's how she conveys love. Yesterday, Shalom suddenly started crying. Immediately, she took two cups, put to her chest and said, "Pump." She knows that Didi will be comforted by milk. Clever girl. And she knows how to direct feed and express. I hope she gives her own kids the goodness of human milk next time. :)
We went to Dolphin Lagoon and Underwater World in the evening. I've never been there before. Abby enjoyed the travelator best. Shalom has been fussy, and was puking everywhere. MIL and I were drenched in his puke. Used up all hankies, tissues, etc. Poor boy. He loves to stay at home. Just like Abby and us.
We went to Bedok South for dinner. We wanted to stay for the fountain show at Sentosa, but common sense decided against it - we had two tired and fussy under-2s. Not wise at all. So we had dinner and brought Abby to the playground. Now she comes down the slide all by herself -superly impressive! We met a 7-year-old by named David (hmm... David and Abigail) who took EXCELLENT care of Abby. It was like angel turned human. He was really sweet to her. Even supported her when she climbed the slide upwards.
However, I didn't know she was coming down the curvy slide. Thought she'd be ok coz she kept going up and down. Her foot got caught and she took a tumble down the curvy slide. So did all our hearts. She cried and MIL suggested leaving. I didn't want to - coz I didn't want Abby to develop a negative attitude (or phobia) towards that slide. So I just held her. Even when Ben offered to carry her. I didn't think passing her around would improve matters. She'd probably big wail all over again. So Ben asked if she wanted to play some more. She replied, "Up-dare (upstairs)... playground." My brave girl wanted to continue going on the slide! We were thrilled! "You want to go on the slide?" We asked with a smile. "Yes!" Abby replied with a rising intonation with a big smile across her face, amidst a teary face. Up she went, excited and all!
She really didn't want to leave the playground when it was time, but I spoke to her and she left with me immediately. MIL was duely impressed. She asked me what I said. I told her I just told Abby the plans we had - go upstairs, show Ah-Mah our new place, drive home, clean up and watch Baby Einstein, her favourite! :D It's very important to matter-of-factly tell her the plans - with excitment, of course! They need to know what's happening next, instead of being taken by surprise, like, "Let's go now!" instead of telling them we'll leave in five minutes (or whatever chrono-vocab they have). So we went upstairs and show the Granny the new place.
She liked the platform bed. :) Heh. Overall, I thought she liked the place. :) that's great news. :) It's been a long long day. And I have night duty. G'nite. :)
Went to Din Tai Fung at J8 after that with MIL and Shalom. We made a detour coz MIL forgot shoes; she left home in her bedroom slippers! Better than me - i once forgot to wear my shoes to school... that was a few years ago. It was quite funny, this afternoon. Lunch was good. Abby was funny. She's getting funnier. She breastfed Ernie at Kiddy Palace today. A few days ago, a seahorse got the goodness of her invisble human milk. That's how she conveys love. Yesterday, Shalom suddenly started crying. Immediately, she took two cups, put to her chest and said, "Pump." She knows that Didi will be comforted by milk. Clever girl. And she knows how to direct feed and express. I hope she gives her own kids the goodness of human milk next time. :)
We went to Dolphin Lagoon and Underwater World in the evening. I've never been there before. Abby enjoyed the travelator best. Shalom has been fussy, and was puking everywhere. MIL and I were drenched in his puke. Used up all hankies, tissues, etc. Poor boy. He loves to stay at home. Just like Abby and us.
We went to Bedok South for dinner. We wanted to stay for the fountain show at Sentosa, but common sense decided against it - we had two tired and fussy under-2s. Not wise at all. So we had dinner and brought Abby to the playground. Now she comes down the slide all by herself -superly impressive! We met a 7-year-old by named David (hmm... David and Abigail) who took EXCELLENT care of Abby. It was like angel turned human. He was really sweet to her. Even supported her when she climbed the slide upwards.
However, I didn't know she was coming down the curvy slide. Thought she'd be ok coz she kept going up and down. Her foot got caught and she took a tumble down the curvy slide. So did all our hearts. She cried and MIL suggested leaving. I didn't want to - coz I didn't want Abby to develop a negative attitude (or phobia) towards that slide. So I just held her. Even when Ben offered to carry her. I didn't think passing her around would improve matters. She'd probably big wail all over again. So Ben asked if she wanted to play some more. She replied, "Up-dare (upstairs)... playground." My brave girl wanted to continue going on the slide! We were thrilled! "You want to go on the slide?" We asked with a smile. "Yes!" Abby replied with a rising intonation with a big smile across her face, amidst a teary face. Up she went, excited and all!
She really didn't want to leave the playground when it was time, but I spoke to her and she left with me immediately. MIL was duely impressed. She asked me what I said. I told her I just told Abby the plans we had - go upstairs, show Ah-Mah our new place, drive home, clean up and watch Baby Einstein, her favourite! :D It's very important to matter-of-factly tell her the plans - with excitment, of course! They need to know what's happening next, instead of being taken by surprise, like, "Let's go now!" instead of telling them we'll leave in five minutes (or whatever chrono-vocab they have). So we went upstairs and show the Granny the new place.
She liked the platform bed. :) Heh. Overall, I thought she liked the place. :) that's great news. :) It's been a long long day. And I have night duty. G'nite. :)
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Looking Around
Have been 'shopping' for Abby's playgroup. Now she's 22months old, time to go playgroup and meet new friends. Supposed to enrol when she turned 18months, but with the HFMD scare and all, not too keen. Also, we couldn't decide whether to put her in the east near our new place or at north east near her grandparents. But now it's a clearer picture.
Have been scouting around the estate near our current place coz it makes more sense for my in-laws to take care of Abby and Shalom - pick her up etc rather than let our helper do it. Also, bearing in mind when we move out, the oldies will feel very empty, esp when my FIL is retired. Scary thought. So it all works out. Primarily, our reason for moving out is to improve relationships. Thank God even prior to moving out, the relationships in the family have been significantly improving. Thank God for that. Even during post-natal. It's really amazing.
Anyway, found a playgroup (but haven't finalised yet) which I was quite comfortable with. Ben and Abby will most likely go there on monday (Ben's off day! Yay!) to take a look-see. Let's see how things go. :)
Both Shalom and Abby have been recovering, but Shalom has still been coughing vigourously. Heartpain to see him cough so hard. Small lil' fella with tons of strength. That cheeky lil' one is so cute! Granny supposed to feed him medicine - taste is too strong for his liking, but instead of struggling, he keeps smiling at granny while refusing to drink! :D hehe... so cute!
Abby's been pretty attached to me, think it's because she's been seeing Shalom co-sleeping with us. Now she also wants to join us in bed, even in the middle of the night. Tiring to sleep between an infant and a toddler. CANNOT MOVE MUCH. CONFINED. Argh. But i feel loved. :)
We moved Abby's room around, now it's got a new layout. We did so primarily because we got an Ikea set for the kids, from Y! Auctions. :) Our shopping paradise. :)
Oh, I got my results. Thank God NO Cs!! :D I really couldn't concentrate this semester because of the birth of Shalom. It was really very difficult to concentrate. I even refused to study for my exams. No mood. No discipline. Projects and assignments were done last minute. Very terrible. But next semester will be different. I can finally focus on my studies, knowing that the two kids are in good hands. :)All definitely by God's grace.
Now reading Donna Smallin's Organizing Plain and Simple. Very good book, effective solutions for everyday problems and for procrastinators like me. :P I really hope to straighten my study area out and have it look efficient and peaceful at the same time. Too much clutter. Too distracting. Half the time my mind is thinking about how to straighten my stuff out. I want to get it done. I've already completed straightening out the children's toys, books and games. Now I will do my area. :) I can do it! :D
Oh. Tomorrow (or rather, later) brother will be having a Singapore Idol preview at Junction 8, 4pm. :)
Have been scouting around the estate near our current place coz it makes more sense for my in-laws to take care of Abby and Shalom - pick her up etc rather than let our helper do it. Also, bearing in mind when we move out, the oldies will feel very empty, esp when my FIL is retired. Scary thought. So it all works out. Primarily, our reason for moving out is to improve relationships. Thank God even prior to moving out, the relationships in the family have been significantly improving. Thank God for that. Even during post-natal. It's really amazing.
Anyway, found a playgroup (but haven't finalised yet) which I was quite comfortable with. Ben and Abby will most likely go there on monday (Ben's off day! Yay!) to take a look-see. Let's see how things go. :)
Both Shalom and Abby have been recovering, but Shalom has still been coughing vigourously. Heartpain to see him cough so hard. Small lil' fella with tons of strength. That cheeky lil' one is so cute! Granny supposed to feed him medicine - taste is too strong for his liking, but instead of struggling, he keeps smiling at granny while refusing to drink! :D hehe... so cute!
Abby's been pretty attached to me, think it's because she's been seeing Shalom co-sleeping with us. Now she also wants to join us in bed, even in the middle of the night. Tiring to sleep between an infant and a toddler. CANNOT MOVE MUCH. CONFINED. Argh. But i feel loved. :)
We moved Abby's room around, now it's got a new layout. We did so primarily because we got an Ikea set for the kids, from Y! Auctions. :) Our shopping paradise. :)
Oh, I got my results. Thank God NO Cs!! :D I really couldn't concentrate this semester because of the birth of Shalom. It was really very difficult to concentrate. I even refused to study for my exams. No mood. No discipline. Projects and assignments were done last minute. Very terrible. But next semester will be different. I can finally focus on my studies, knowing that the two kids are in good hands. :)All definitely by God's grace.
Now reading Donna Smallin's Organizing Plain and Simple. Very good book, effective solutions for everyday problems and for procrastinators like me. :P I really hope to straighten my study area out and have it look efficient and peaceful at the same time. Too much clutter. Too distracting. Half the time my mind is thinking about how to straighten my stuff out. I want to get it done. I've already completed straightening out the children's toys, books and games. Now I will do my area. :) I can do it! :DOh. Tomorrow (or rather, later) brother will be having a Singapore Idol preview at Junction 8, 4pm. :)
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Some photos of Shalom at 2 months plus
Sorry, not edited... and some a bit blurred coz didn't use flash. But still, they're beautiful. At least I think so. :) Do click on them for a larger image.
Shalom happily lying on Daddy.
This would have been a nice picture, except it's quite blurred.
Tummy time. He didn't really move. Rare occasion. Otherwise he'd be screaming.
Love this pic. :)
Shalom happily lying on Daddy.
This would have been a nice picture, except it's quite blurred.
Tummy time. He didn't really move. Rare occasion. Otherwise he'd be screaming.
Love this pic. :)
Breastfeeding
I was on my way out today, out for some fresh air, some time alone. As I walked into the room where Abby was asleep, I felt her forehead. It was cool. She arose from her sleep and greeted me. I was just so glad that she's recovering well. We started playing with her soft toys. Then she took the Care Bear and started playing with it. She paused for a brief moment, stretched open the collar of her t-shirt and peered into it. She then lowered the collar and brought the bear close to her. She wanted to breastfeed the bear! I showed her that it was easier feeding the bear from below her t-shirt (than from her collar) and she held the bear close to her like how I normal held Shalom.
She even gave a wide smile - I only saw the thumbs up when I uploaded the photo!
She also bent over to give the bear a kiss. :)
I didn't have to go out after that. I was feeling significantly much better already. :)
She even gave a wide smile - I only saw the thumbs up when I uploaded the photo!
She also bent over to give the bear a kiss. :)
I didn't have to go out after that. I was feeling significantly much better already. :)
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