Late

Sigh, I'm so late in my preparations this time round. Yes, I have not done a thing for Lynette's one-year old birthday party and it is about 65 days away. I have been busy lately and will continue to be busy till end March. That will effectively left me with about 3 weeks to plan.

By right, I should have confirmed the party date and the venue by now. But, alas, we are still procrastinating on when we want to hold the party so that it wouldn't clash with a particular event and yet we have no idea when that event will be held :(

Can you imagine I booked Jaden's party venue 3 months before his actual party and now, I'm still sourcing for venues. Well, I have shortlisted some but didn't have the time to evaluate, much less make a booking. Arghh... have to try and confirm at least the venue by end of Feb.

Maiden visit

It was Lynette's maiden visit to Marina Barrage and she had her first outdoor water play experience. See how she is enjoying herself.

Cheese!

Thanks!

Auntie Denise, Thank you for sending your Ang Bao to us from Down Under!! Hope to see you soon!

Bicycle

Jaden has started cycling recently. Now, he can cycle quite fast on his mini plastic toy bike. We tried putting him on a more 'sturdy' toy bike (in picture) but we found that it was a little difficult for him to maneuver.

So we felt that it is time to upgrade him to a real bicycle. Ta ta!

Like father, like daughter

Daddy is trying to imitate Lynette.

Family Picture

The picture will be great if Lynette looks at the camera.

Big girl?

Don't you think Lynette doesn't look like a 9 month old in this picture? I thought that she looked like a toddler. Her outfit for 初二.

Hectic and tiring CNY

It was our first CNY with two kids in tow. For the past two years, we found it manageable as there were two of us looking after only Jaden. This year was a different story. We were one to one and it was really chaos at times. We have to plan their bath, meal and nap times. Not forgetting the "essentials" like bottles, milk powder, diapers, handkerchiefs and extra clothings that we need to bring along.

During the visiting, it was difficult to keep Jaden away from the drinks and crackers. We have to stop him from all soft drinks as it will definitely trigger a cough in him. So, that's already a super big task for us. And of course, he ran around and explored the houses, oblivious to some of the dangers like sharp corners, wet floors etc.

Lynette was less of a handful. Just carry her around and she will be more than happy. Ha and it was easy to find people who want to play with her. All thanks to her *megawatt* smile :)

Lynette in her pink flowery dress with a rabbit hair clip.

All set and ready to go.

Only Playhouse Disney...

and the ipad can keep Jaden from running around.

Gong Xi Fa ....

Erm... where is the Cai? Well, that's was what Jaden has been saying when we tried to teach him to say Gong Xi Fa Cai. He would say "Gong Xi Fa" and pause there and it end up that we have to prompt him to say "Cai" every time. So it is really weird that you wish someone wealth and yet the wealth is missing in the greeting :P

Jaden has been saying his "Gong Xi Fa" for the past week and we were about to give up when he suddenly managed to say "Gong Xi Fa Cai" all at once. Ha, just in time for Chinese New Year this week. Phew :)

We wish all a Happy and Prosperous Lunar New Year!!!

Happy New Year!

Lynette wishes everyone a Happy Hopping Good Year ahead!


Well, some have asked me where is Jaden and why isn't he dressed up like Mei Mei. Well, the simple answer is that it is much easier to 'manipulate' a 9-month old baby than convincing a 3-year old with a mind of his own to do what you want. Not forgetting that his latest catchphrase to everything is "Don't want!" :)