Mommy Has Three Little Lambs

Celebrating mei mei one year old birthday! (6th June 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:56:00 +0000

This is a very oudated post. I have not been able to upkeep the pace with the calendar. Days just passed and I simply dont have the time and strength to update my beloved blog. There were times I felt so guilty as I hope to have this as a keepsake for my children. When they have grown, they have somehing to remember upon. Must really make myself write something at least once a month no matter how busy I am.

We had Kayleen's birthday celebration at Macdonalds, the outlet at Queensway Ridout Tea Garden. This was the first time we had a birthday party held outside our house. We chose Queensway as our ultimate venue as we love the serenity of the place - quiet and peaceful. Ideal place for a party without the passing car zrooming by.

Thank lord that all's went well at the party. It was fun as we could see the children enjoying themselves...strangely, they just adored Macdonalds as if they were spellbounded =p

Besides the fun part, the service was totally awesome! Experienced games coordinator, 'personal' service crew (1 to 2) attending to you and your guests, very detailed, personalised and attentive party hosting all the way to even helping to cut and distribute the cake to the guests - in addition, it was totally hassle free and inexpensive! I supposed its one of the cheapest, or not the cheapest indoor birthday party you can find nowadays! Will patronise again if ever get the chance :)

Back to Kayleen, she was totally astonished as she stared at all the happenings around her. And of course, the sing-and-cut cake session was the highlight of the day as that finally brought a smile to her face! LOL

Princess Kayleen

Clockwise from left: Meimei enjoying her birthday mee suan (a tradition dish for all birthday girls and boys) before heading for the party, some snap shots at the party venue.

More pictures at the party venue...

Princess and her beautiful fondue birthday cake

Clockwise from left: the sing-and-cut cake session and pictures of family members...
Looks fun? :D

Its Kayleen now (31May - 5June 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:54:00 +0000

First, it was Kaden and now its Kayleen.
Meimei pooed thrice a day. This is worrying..
After much 'diagnosis' by hubby and myself, we concluded that she's teething.
Sigh, poor meimei...fever and lao-sai....always has this problem whenever a new tooth sprouting!

Dear lord, please help my little angel to ease her pain. Amen.

Kaden having diarhorrea (24th-28th May 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:53:00 +0000

Poor Kaden, duno for what reason he started to have diarrhoea.....
Could it be the food he ate? Forgot to wash hands before eating? Oh well, for whatever reasons, I just hope that this will never ever happened again! Just this once will do!

Brought him to see paed and he prescribed him some diarhorrea relieving medication in powdery form, to be mixed with water when consume. My $100 bill flying again....

Dear Lord, please watch over my little active fellow..pray that he will have good health! Amen!

Kayleen is walking (23rd May 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:53:00 +0000

Kayleen took her first step today...pushing the toycart around at home. She's so cute and adorable...Im gonna miss these times when she's all grown up!

RIP Grandfather (19th-23rd May 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:51:00 +0000

Hubby's maternal grandfather passed away peacefully on 19th May, aged 88. Naturally, inlaws and hubby have to rush back to Sitiawan for the funeral and I was left behind to care for the kids together with Ester.

I was sad when I heard the news but all the more Im worried about mil. All I could do was to lend her my shoulder to relieve her emotions.....

RIP grandfather!

Last Breastfeeding Day (9th May 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:49:00 +0000

I stopped Breastfeeding.
It was one long 11 months journey.
May have persevered all the way to 12mths.
However, silly illines struck me and I had to stop because I am on medication.
What a waste right, just short of one month to complete a nice 12 mths record.
Well, but I am glad I had persevered that long....at least for my last child!
Tried my best and its considered an achievement for myself! *pat my own shoulder*

Back to Johor, Labis (1st-3rd May 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:22:00 +0000

Our first trip back to Labis this year.
The kids had fun riding on their new toy.
Daddy had fun washing and polishing his '2nd wife'.
And me, I enjoyed slurping my favourite Kueh Teow Soup ;)

Happy Birthday to 公公 (28th April 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:33:00 +0000

It was father's 71st birthday.
We had a simple birthday celebration at home.
As usual, the kids crowded around their grandfather when it was time to blow the candles...haha
Whoah, it was not easy to get everyone to smile together *sweats*
But managed to take one wth everyone smiling nicely hehe

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

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:27:00 +0000

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)

Family Outing to Pulau Ubin (2nd April 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:28:00 +0000

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:26:00 +0000

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.......

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

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:29:00 +0000

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.....

Our CNY in Spore

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:31:00 +0000

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)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:45:00 +0000

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

Happy Do-Re-Mi.....

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:52:00 +0000

Took these pictures while getting them ready for bed....as usual, the kids will play on the bed for a while before we tucked them to bed. They look so happy yah.I hope my Do-Re-Me will always be this happy. I love you, my cuties! Muacks muacks muacks......

Dear lord, pls bless my children with happiness and good health forever. Amen.

My good friend visiting (17th Jan 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:05:00 +0000

My good friend, Chew Hong, came over one Sunday to visit my Do-Re-Mi. She has not seen Mi before and it has been more than a year since she last saw Re. He was only one month old during her last visit! So imagine how lon was that......well, the usual excuse: Im staying too far from her. We both stay at opposite ends of the island. She in the extreme west whereas Im in the northen part. Nevertheless, Do & Re enjoyed her company, so much so that Re wanted to follow her home! hahaha!

Kayleen in her "Alfa Romeo"

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:31:00 +0000

This walker was previously used by Trenyce, then handed down to Kaden and now to Kayleen. Noticed Kayleen looked stunned? shocked? in these pictures...well, thats because its her first attempt on a walker. Now she zooms in her alfa romeo to everyw corner in the house. Experienced driver now eh hehe....

Kaden goes swimming! (10th Jan 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0000

Finally after a longlong time, we brought Kaden to swim...on Trenyce's swimming lesson day. He loves playing water with his father. Diving into the pool several times like he's a professional when he's just an amateur when it comes to swimming. He barely knows how to float....keke

Am glad that he has fun and enjoyed his swimming playtime with his daddy. Great activity for bonding!

Trenyce's new beginning 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:39:00 +0000

Its been a long time since I penned anything in my blog. 心有余而力不足. There are so many things I wanted to note it down.....well, where shall I start now?

Many things have happened since the begining of Year 2010. Maybe I shall start from Trenyce since she's the eldest hehe.

First week of school was a fresh beginning for Trenyce with many new things in line for her.

Firstly, we withdrew Trenyce from TMCK and enrolled her into Kinderland @YCK. Im glad she likes the school 没妄费我们的一番心血 (meaning wasted our effort). She loves the variety in terms of learning opportunities in the school cos they have music class once a week, computer lessons twice a week and lastly, exercise/physical lessons twice a week. These syllabus are not available in TMCK, you need to pay extra as after school curriculum. Hubby was worried in the beginning that she couldnt get used to the new environment and will have 'rejections' to attending the new school. Trenyce commented boring in her first week of school as the teachers have not followed the real timetable in order to give time to the children to build up relationship i.e getting to know each other etc. Luckily all's well after the first week when the teachers resumed lessons according to the timetable.

Secondly, her long awaited art class at NAFA has finally commenced lessons. She waited till her neck as long as the giraffe hehe...oh well, she simply loves drawing and sketching. Give her a piece of paper and pencil and she can sit down quietly at one corner 'self-entertained'.

Thirdly, we finally found her a swimming coach through one of her classmates' mother. The swimming lessons were conducted at Sengkang Swimming Pool, which was something similar to the old 'Big Splash'...very nice swimming pool. Kaden and hubby also joined in the fun and went swimming every week with 姐姐, but at a different pool so as not to disrupt her lessons. 姐姐 is easily distracted by her surroundings like if she sees us around, she will wave her hand at us rather than concentrating at her lesson etc. 值得安慰的是她终于学会浮在水上 (finally floating on water) after 5lessons. Compared to the first day where she sat besides the pool and cried and now she can finally float and submerged her head into the water, even the coach has no confidence that she could overcome the fear.... It was a GREAT achievement for my dearie! Trenyce, mommy just want to tell you "We are very proud of you!" We lok forward to the day you can swim on your own...hopefully the day will come soon! :)

Trenyce 1st swimming lesson @Sengkang Swimming Complex (nice date to start new lesson - 10012010)

Happy 7mo Kayleen!

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:30:00 +0000

My 7mo sitting proudly at the baby chair for the 1st time!

Kaitong 舅舅's Birthday (01 Jan 2010)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +0000

We had an advanced birthdae celebration for my brother on 1st Jan 2010 since everyone is around. This year, we had Kaden joined in the fun blowing candles. As usual, we had to light up the candles more than once to please the kids haha...

Testing Testing 123.....

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Finally, hubby persuaded me to bring the whole wong gang to have a short getaway at JB Pulai Springs Resort.

The catch: less than an hour car ride from Spore, including going thru the checkpoints.

In fact, its only about 15-20mins drive from JB checkpoint to the resort. We spent most of the time 'jamming' at the JB causeway link. It would have been a calm and peaceful trip if not becos of the cranky boy. He made hell lots of noise in the car and even attempted to bite Ester when his crankiness got over him. It was only when we reached PS then he cooled down. He just hated being tied in the car seat! haha...oh well...

Anyway, the kids enjoyed the 2-bedroom suite especially Kaden. he had fun pressing the TV remote control and climbing up & down the sofa at the hall. Trenyce enjoyed her 'bedroom' for the 2 nights. It was a single bed. I bet she looked forward to have a nice cosy room as such. Well, little girl bear a while longer...daddy and mummy are working on it. Overall, it was a nice break but not so for mummy if you know what I meant. The kids have fun at the swimming pool and playing in the suite. Little Kayleen doesnt have much to do over there, just going kaikai everyday and I suppose thats enough to entertain her for the time being whereas Hubby enjoyed the food at the resort and I think even Ester slept better too.

However, I dont suppose we will visit the place any sooner. Afterall, JP is famous as a golf resort so if you dont play golf over there, its quite a waste! Hence besides a nice golf course, nice food and nice swimming pool, there is literally nothing else to do over there...just idling around loh.

It was, however, a good trial....bringing the whole gang out of town. Hmm...travelling is surely not on our agenda any sooner. haha...

Happy 6mo Kayleen!

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:15:00 +0000

My 6mo smiling sweetly at the camera!

Juggling BF

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:34:00 +0000

Time flies. Kayleen is going to be 6months soon which means I have bf her for a good 6months! Wow! Didnt imagine myself to breeze thru it. Honestly, bf is very tiring. Very deprived of sleep. Like right now, Im waiting to pump before I sleep. I feel guilty whenever I missed my 'pumping' time cos that means I will have less bm for Kayleen. For example, I shld have 30ml for every hr..if Im pumping at 5hrs interval, I should have 150ml but sometimes I get so busy, I get to pump like 2 or 3 hrs after my usual schedule, I probably will end up with 30-50ml bm lesser.

Therefore, travelling is a headache for me cos I usually want to hurry home to express the bm. Even our recent trip to Labis (Malaysia), we skipped the idea of going to Malacca bcos I was worried that it will affect my bm expressing schedule. We havent tried going anywhere beyond our house except inlaws' place yet so I really duno how to handle expressing bm if we go KL? The thought of bringing all the pumping barang and the washing, sterilising etc at a foreign place is enought to turn me off...

Hmmm.... so when will I be going for my holiday again?

Miss Kayleen (18-19th Oct 2009)

noreply@blogger.com (Mdm 2359) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:00 +0000

Kayleen wearing dress!

This is also a dress, just that its a little short for her hehe...