Flying to New Zealand!

We reached the airport early, and there aren't much people queueing at the check-in counters. This is Evelyn with all our cargos.

After several hours of flying (was that 9hrs?), we finally reached Christchurch airport! While waiting to exit from the immigration, I took some snap shots of Evelyn playing with the toy from SIA.

What's this? Something we wouldnt get to see in Singapore! This is a clocking that showed the toilet is overdue for inspection, and since when it was last cleaned!

As its still early to check into our reserved motel, we decided to go to the nearby Botanic Garden. Well, we do looked kind of werid among the others, expecially Evelyn who was still in her pyjamas! And do not be deceived by our clothings, it was actually quite chilling..A short clip of Evelyn in one of her favorite... The Swing. I wonder why we do not have similar "baby- safe" swing back home.

A drive around the city centre for lunch before we make our way to motel to ZZzzzz... A busker's performance in the city centre. Our lunch in a resturant along the Oxford strip (along the Avon river). As we were all feeling cold, we decided to sit in the restaurant, while other diners are sitting outside. So the restaurant is empty except us.

MOMMY

This morning, baby Evelyn pat on my chest and said "MOMMY".

And then, when I pat on her chest and said "Evelyn", she laughed. This is so funny.

I have waited to hear that word from her mouth for so long! And this is it! I am so happy..Will try to video clip her later if there is a chance.

~ My Dancing Princess ~

We were in one of the indoor kid playground, was it called kid explorer or something like that. I couldnt help but to take a video clip of Evelyn dancing to the music, her bottom swaying and arms moving up and down, left right... Its so funny!

There is this area filled with lots of colorful balls. I placed her in there with the other kids who were jumping all over. Then, I happily snapping photos without realising that she was actually sinking! It all happened so fast that when I was pulling her out, her face was already covered by a layer of balls. And the while, Evelyn never make a single sound. So its either she was too amazed by what was happening around her, or she was in shocked!

Evelyn can walk!

Today at 11 months and 2 weeks 6 days old, Evelyn stands and moves a single step forward (independently)!
We are so proud of her! **Clap Clap**

And the other shock I got today... she was pointing to this photo on the table and called pa pa! Good job daddy.

Wishes

After listening to almost a month of xmas carols with Evelyn on the car, I am abit "sick". So this morning after leaving her with my mother, I decided to tune in to Class 95. Glan Ong was talking about some volcano in Philipines, Myon or something like that. It sounded like Myan (the calendar which pre-tell the world will end in 2012).

I started to think and list out want are the 3 most wanted things I wanted to do before I die.

1) Another 3 weeks vacation in England (or United Kindom if to include Scotland and Ireland)

2) Start and own a business

3) Watch my little Evelyn grows up and start her own family

I have visited a few countries, and there are still many places which I have never been to. So its kind of strange why England is the first to pop into my mind. Probably, people wanted to revisit a place, for recollection of good memory before dying?

I wanted to own a business, and as to what kind of business I seriously have no idea and no plan. I do not even care if it failed.

My 3rd wish wish will never come true if the world is going to die by 2012. Perhaps, I should just wish and hope that nothing bad will happen in 2012.

~~ 1st day of schOOl ~~

Today is Evelyn's first day of school!

Here's another clip of us getting ready for the shot (coz the camera was in video mode)

I still remember her look when I carried her along the corridor towards the infant room. Very cute! Eyes big big, mouth open and head turning left and right. She was very excited!

We left for lunch and returned in the afternoon, to find her eyes filled with tears and red from crying. A caregiver was giving her her "ne ne". Poor baby. And then we hear poo poo poo.... She pooed! Instead of putting the bottle down and put her on her potty (this is what I always do at home), the caregiver continue to feed her. And finally, when she is not drinking anymore, she was brought to a rocker. Oh... I was shocked! Immediately I asked why wasnt her diaper changed since she pooed? And the answer was... oh we only check every 3hr-ly! And I asked when was the last diaper change. OMG.. she has to sit in her shit for another one and half hour... my poor ah B.....

When we returned to pick her up at night, she was lying on another rocker. This time she was surrounded by babies and kids, all getting ready waiting for their parents to pick them up.

Once home, she drank hungrily. And after a quick bath, she slept (like a real baby)! Occassionally, I can hear her laughter! Thanks god she has no problem sleeping tonight. Today must have been a real tiring day for her!

There is another thing to add... After we left her at sunflowerbaby house, home is really werid without her. The cot is empty, the house "feels" empty (even though there are 2 big adults at home). And I cant wait going back to check on her. I was telling daddy, having baby is like picking up smoking. Before you pick up the habit, you can do without it no problem and still live a happy life. But once you are into smoking, your life changed. You get addicted. I dont mean to encourage smoking, but today every minutes when we are apart my mind kept going back to Evelyn in school. I never expect that having a baby is so "addictive".....

Ready to fly!

Finally Evelyn has her own passport today! And we are ready to fly.

Evelyn, are you ready for it? hmmm we will see...

See that pair of "fatty" legs? Yes yes its Evelyn taking her nap.

oo.. oo... arh arhh

Tonight Evelyn keeps bubbling and cooing, refusing to sleep. However, once i turned the camera ON, she stopped talking! Maybe she is shy!



Saw that clear path on her head? Yes, she is shedding hair. Guess we made a right decision to shaved her, or else she will be looking "sick" with her hair getting thinner everyday.

And btw, mummy is shedding hair too, yet she cant shave her hair or else she will look like.... hmmm a nun?.. an alien?

Heard the woman's voice in the backgroud? Its not me talking. Its our indian neighbour "shouting" with her baby! Sigh... Thanks god, Evelyn is going to school. Or else, in future i got to scream at her before she can hear me.

Another clip (shorter).. Something interesting towards the end!

Can I sleep here?

So are there any interesting behavior of my princess? Definitely!

When Evelyn is tired (but not overly tired), once you put her on the bed, she will go into a "starfish" position. Leaving her alone, she will fall asleep herself (but sleep duration is variable la). Occassionally, if she cant fall asleep alone, she will make some noise. Usually, we will just pat her softly on her pillow. When all else failed, there is one thing that works -- MILK!

Will ICA rejects these photos?

We are going for plane ride!
But before we get too excited, let us try to solve our first headache...

PASSPORT PHOTOS

Jie Jie Christine: Doesnt this look familar? YES, this is the bear top you got for Evelyn. Will post the full body "candid' shots later. Now we need to be serious..

December 21, 2012 Apocalypse

I was thinking of uploading some pics of Evelyn after we shaved her hair. But then I came across this topic...

Since the day I saw Evelyn through the ultrasound in gynae's clinic, I have started to wonder what she will be like. Will she be healthy? Smart? Pretty? I would think and imagine the day when I will hold her hand and walk her to the school, when she will go holiday with us, when she will start making friends and how her boyfriend will look like, and when she will start her own family, and when we will have big family outing ......

If 2012 Apocalypse is true, then its very cruel. Its not so much of the fear of dying or disappearing from the world (since most or all of the living things on earth might perish anyway), its the fear of separation that I wouldnt have a chance to grow with Evelyn. This thought really scares me. Isnt this all parent's wish to be with their child?

Also, if disaster really strike, this blog will be gone too. All the bits and pieces which I've been trying to keep and save for Evelyn will be wiped out. Feeling really down now.... and will she be safe? How do I keep her safe and the family together?

What time is it?.. Its Gym Time!

Recently, we noticed Evelyn likes to stick her hand out straight (like the superman). She will do this almost all the time when she is awake, and she doesnt feel tired at all!

So, during a trip to kiddy palace, we saw and got this turtle gym for her. And she seem to really enjoy her gym session, sticking out all her fours!

Its Poo Poo time ~~

Yes Evelyn has started on the potty lesson. So far so good. At least I am comfortable to say that, she is able to recognise sit on potty means poo poo! She always poo within 5mins after sitting on the potty. Probably, its easier to poo due to her feeding on breastmilk.

I hope when we send her to infant care, the teacher will continue to bring her to her potty or toilet during her poo poo time.

And photos? No photos haha... *censored*...

Its So HOT !

Nowadays, the weather is getting really unbearable.. its so hot and humid! Thanks to the effect of global warming...

But this doesnt stop Evelyn's hair from growing. And its growing VERY WELL. I wouldnt say its "long", coz "Tall" is a much better word to describe her hair, coz its still sticking out! She spends most of her time lying down, probably gravity has forgotten about her hair.

Believe me, Evelyn's hair can smell really bad on a hot afternoon. She needs a hair cut soon! And, here are some last pictures with mummy and daddy before the haircut, for memory of her "womb" hair.

In Memorance of our 7.5 yr old friend, Tututu 2002~2009

It is with great sadness that Tututu has passed away last saturday morning. Tututu has been with us for around 7 great years. I hope the time with us is a happy one.

We bought him from a pet shop at marine parade and he left us at a vet clinic in choa chu kang.

Tututu: You will always be in our memory...

Hello Pinky!

After nearly a week of practice, Ting Ting can finally lift up her head to more than 45 deg! Glad that I have the camera nearby.

Ting: Hello Pinky!
Rabbit: Hey you can crawl?

(To listen to the rest their conversation, watch the video clip below)

Ting Ting's crawling lesson

I think she is pretty amazing.
After 2 days of lesson, today she is able to lift her head up for at least... 1min?

A new "boy" friend

Evelyn has a new friend, who is quite cute ...

See that red patch near her left eye? Its not a love bite from the new boyfriend, but from mosquitoes! Its actually made up of 3 small bites, and there is another one on her left arm (yesterday she slept lying on her right side).

There has been a flood of mosquitoes in our house, and outside our house. I have called NEA, hope they will do something soon, and will not throw my request aside because we are staying in an opposition party's constituent. *pray hard*

Smiling baby

Ting Ting seldom smile, but when she smile, it really melt my heart!

In her sleep.

After a feed...

Playing with me!

Separation anxiety....

Starting to feel this separation anxiety.

I will be returning to office on coming Monday, to help out in an audit. But then I am so loss touch with work after being away for 2 months, so I am also not sure what kind of help I can offer.

Though this is just for a few days (in fact - its a few half days), I am still feeling kind of stress and .. hmmm.. cant describe. I guess I am getting comfortable staying at home with Evelyn, happily changing her diaper and feeding her =)

Haven't been blogging for sometime as busy seeing her needs, will post her other pics on some other days. Just this set first.

Evelyn with Tortoise

Seem that Evelyn doesn't like Tortoise!