Baby Ian

Short Day in Melbourne

2010-09-02T19:46:00.000+08:00

After the flight

2010-09-02T19:20:00.000+08:00

With God's blessing, all of us arrived safe and sound in Melbourne. I think Ian was also quite tired out as he didn't sleep very well during the flight but the cold weather and strange environment keeps him entertained. Hubby and Jason managed to get us a Maxi-cab to send us to the apartment we rented online.

When I saw Citadines, I was so glad I made the decision to rent this apartment. The location is centralized, the place is almost new! Only 1 month old. It's a 2 bedroom apartment with 2 wash rooms, one living room and a small dining table with a well equipped kitchen!

Hubby also took a pic of the scenery outside the apartment.

I simply love this apartment! Chic and sophiscated and CLEAN!

Flight to Melbourne - 27th Aug 2010

2010-09-02T19:06:00.000+08:00

It was Ian's very first maiden flight! Before the day itself, we have been telling him that we'll be flying on an aeroplane. Initially he was rather excited but after a while, he seemed to lose interest in it. However, on the day itself, when he saw the aeroplane, he kept pointing to it and say, "Mummy, aeroplane!"

To be honest, bringing him along is the challenge for me. First of all, I really do not know how he's going to spend 7 hours on plane and whether he'll be a disturbance to other passengers. After the excitement of being on an aeroplane died down, we quickly changed him into his pyjamas to prepare him for sleep but they were serving supper which also excites him, having his own course of meal too! In the end, it took us quite a while to coax him to nap and it was a fitful sleep. I think I almost sprained my back in order to adjust to him lying on my lap. =(

Department BBQ at Chevrons

2010-08-20T19:00:00.000+08:00

I knowwwwwwwwww. It's a department bbq, why do I only have pictures of these 2 little tykes?

Chloe's Irene's baobei daughter. She's 2 months younger than Ian. They first met on that day yet they took to each other quite well! They are just sooooooooooo cute together!

Celebrating Sis and Weili's Birthday

2010-08-11T18:47:00.000+08:00

So long since I last updated this blog. People have been asking me, why I haven't been updating this blog, even my own husband has been asking the very same question. To him, I will simply reply saying, this blog was created to be a joint effort between him and me. Why has it become my responsibility?

These pictures above are taken at Traders' Hotel, Cafe Biz. As Sis's and Weili's birthdays are only 2 days apart, they decided to have a joint celebration.

Happy 26th Birthday to my Sister. You are sooooooooo old now.

Happy 31st Birthday to Weili. You will forever be older than me. =p

Miscellaneous Photographs of Ian on various occasions

2010-05-13T20:14:00.005+08:00

Having dinner at Soup Restaurant at Terminal 2.

As Ian's born in the Year of Pig, he fan tai-sui this year, thus Mum asked us to bring him to the temple.

At Suntec City's basement.

At Suntec City's Toys'rus.

At Conrad as we stayed for a weekend.

Ian with his eldest cousin, Valerie at Granny's place during CNY.

Ian at Tampines Ikea!

Ian at Menchi Ramen restaurant.

Ian with his Daddy and Thomas! =p

Ian and his 3rd cousin, Xavier!

Ian, having McDonalds' breakfast with me as I took a day off to bond with him!

Ian, posing before kite-flying!

Ian, having dinner at Pepper Lunch!

Ian and his car rides!

Ian, waiting for Prima Deli's waffle!

A fake singer with a fake mic!

2010-05-13T20:10:00.004+08:00

Forgive the blurry photos as his actions were really too fast for my iphone! However, because his facial expression and body language is so adorable, I can't resist loading it on his blog.

P.S. Special "thanks" to Aunty Bao'er for making Ian like this. Zzz! =)

Ian's very 1st kite-flying experience!

2010-05-13T20:00:00.003+08:00

It was a lazy weekend when Jason and Sis suggested to go kite-flying. Since there wasn't much to do, we decided to bring Ian along to try his very first kite-flying experience. Of course, he did try to fly the kite but his Ah Yee is always forgetting to give me the photos taken! Guessed the weather was nice, windy and with the sun setting, it was a good time for kite flying. Only thing is to worry constantly about this little tyrant running around and falling down.

Celebrating Mother's Day with Granny & Mum!

2010-05-11T15:55:00.002+08:00

Celebrating Mother's Day with MIL

2010-05-11T15:51:00.001+08:00

Aunt Irene's 52nd Birthday @ Ikoi!

2010-04-29T18:43:00.006+08:00

Aunt Irene is 52 years old but she sure doesn't looked her age! Hope it's in the genes that we will all grow old gracefully like our Mum and Aunts!

Had a heavy lunch at Ikoi while Ian had his first taste of Japanese food!

Thereafter, we all went OG to shop shop and shop!

Bao'er's 26th Birthday @ Fish & Co

2010-04-29T17:24:00.004+08:00

Bao'er celebrated her 26th Birthday at Fish & Co. Our dear Juhong surprised us all with the arrangement of birthday cake, birthday song and even a Waterfall! 3 of them were to drink the waterfall wine as soon as the fire goes down the funnel! Haha, forgot to take a pic of Juhong! He was red face for the rest of the evening!

Jessie's 32nd Birthday @ Swiss Cafe!

2010-04-29T16:48:00.005+08:00

Celebrated Jessie's 32nd Birthday at Swiss Cafe! The food was so-so but there was this cheese fondue which was really salty, rich and supremely sinful! Ian and Reagan had fun with each other, running all over the place and eating the buffet spread! Ian, especially seems quite delighted to have a playmate and kept holding Reagan's hand in his. Look at the way they held hands and lean against each other! So hilarous! =p

Posing Ian!

2010-04-29T16:40:00.002+08:00

This little tyke has learned to pose recently. All you have to do is tell him, "Cute! Cute!" and off both his little fingers will go to poke his cheeks! Haha!

P.S. Special thanks to his Ah Yee for sponsoring the smart-looking shirt!

Thomas the Train!

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Ian's growing too big for this car!

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Moo Moo!

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Thanks to Aunty Jessie for buying Ian Ian this cutie cow!

Tech Savvy!

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Child labour?

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Pics from Ian's Ah Yee's camera

2010-03-15T23:40:00.001+08:00

Sis took some pics from our last Genting trip of Ian Ian trying to "li jia chu zou!"

Belated Posting of Ian's 2nd Birthday!

2010-03-09T12:57:00.006+08:00

Ian's 1st Car!

2010-01-04T17:28:00.001+08:00

Ian's very 1st car, with compliments from his Granny!

See how this little imp pose!

Christmas Lunch!

2009-12-25T00:13:00.002+08:00

Every Christmas reveals our group's individual secret Santa and this year is of no exception. Even the little kids get presents from the thoughtful adults. This year, we agreed to use toothpicks to draw lots to see who will be the person in charge to organise 2010 Christmas Lunch and voila! It's the person who suggested using the toothpick method, our dear JASON! Mwahahahaha!

Ian's 1st Genting Trip

2009-12-22T17:49:00.005+08:00

Ian ~ sitting in the one of those safe sky ride.

Ian ~ Shrieked out his excitement for his very first time in a Ferris wheel. He loves it!

Ian ~ sitting in one of those slow boat ride.

Ian ~ wearing his thick woolen jacket.

Queueing for Carousel..

Ian ~ 1st Carousel ride with Daddy and Granny and Aunt Jacelyn, Aunt Jiefang and Aunt Nicole.

Baby Ian is 101th weeks old.

2009-12-05T23:20:00.000+08:00

Last day onboard!

2009-11-04T00:41:00.003+08:00

We managed to wake our sleepy little boy up from breakfast. He even brought along his bear bear for breakfast. Haha!

Bella Vista - the restaurant I like on Star Virgo!

Fresh salmon sashimi anyone?

Shitake Mushrooms from Teppanyaki! Yummy!

Teppanyaki scallops!

My fav! Black sesame ice-cream!

Waiting for disembarkment!

2nd Day @ Star Virgo!

2009-11-03T20:58:00.011+08:00

Sunrise from the cabin's balcony.

Scrolling the decks of Star Virgo!

Doors to main lobby.

Changed him into his bathing suit with bathrobe. Looked like a little cheeky boy!

Ian Ian was still rather terrified of water after a bad experience at a swimming pool but he's slowly conquering his fear by learning to splash water..

Pigeon pre-packed porridge is too small a portion for this little boy.

Appetizer - Taco

Fish Steak with Spinach and Potatoes

Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli

Green Apple Yogurt for Ian Ian!

Vanilla ice-cream with Cherries

Ian Ian, standing in the restaurant, overlooking the big sea.

Lounging at the cabin's balcony after lunch.

At Mid Valley - Kuala Lumpur

Dinner time!

Kids' Meal! Breaded Chicken Fillet, Baked Potatoes, Carrots, Radish and Broccoli!

Appetizer - Fresh Salad with Hazelnut dressing!

Turkey with Potatos wrapped in Bacon!

Beef Stew with Danish Potatoes and Broccoli

Chocolate ice-cream with passion fruit and raspberry.

Ahoy! Star Cruise Virgo!

2009-11-03T15:42:00.008+08:00

As we went onboard the Star Cruise Virgo, Ian Ian had this stunned look on his face, seemingly to be confused as to where he was and where we're heading. Though Hubby and I tried hard to explain the concept of cruise and ship, it was to no avail. As we were taking pictures on the deck, an Indian lady came over to ask to take pic with Ian Ian, much to our chagrin. Of course, he refused to let her carry him so I had to carry him while her family snapped pictures of us 3.

The main lobby and ceiling of Star Cruise Virgo.

Thanks to Tsung Yi's recommendations, we took his advice at taking the balcony class and we were happy that we managed to skip long queues on checking in, during boarding and we were also offered champagne when we entered the lobby!

The interior of balcony class cabin. I was on the phone with my Cousin Ginny and my cheeky Hubby took this pic without me knowing. Zzz!

Taken from balcony.

We trio went for supper at the Mediterranean Restaurant for supper around 10+. The queue was long. Food is passable and we gave Ian Ian some dory fish fillets and cheese slices.

Hubby and Ian Ian looking one of the four sauna pools.

The swimming pool for adults.

The lounge where there are hosts, dancers etc.

Getting Ian Ian ready for bed as it's past midnight. Why is Daddy holding my baby at the balcony at this late hour? Grrrrrrrrr.............

Hubby's Birthday!

2009-10-27T23:11:00.003+08:00

We celebrated Hubby's 33rd Birthday last weekend at Seoul Garden. He's been badgering me to eat Seoul Garden for the zillion times and even mentioned that the very last time we had that was 2 years ago! That was even before Ian Ian was born! How time seemed to just fly by like that. As a present, we all chipped in to give him a ticket for Star Virgo!

WaterPlay!

2009-10-10T14:41:00.000+08:00

We're going to the Zoo! Zoo! Zoo!

2009-10-10T14:20:00.000+08:00

It's a rainy day! Of all days, we managed to choose such an 'auspicious' day to pay a visit to the Zoo! It's Ian Ian's first visit to the zoo. His Aunt Samantha bought each of the boys a raincoat so they wouldn't get wet but it seems only Fabian and Xavier agreed to wear it. As for my little tyke...*shakes her head* as usual, he has to be the special one with instant and outrage refusal.

3 little yellow pigs! Aren't they cute in their little raincoats?

Mum and Ian's youngest cousin, Darius!

Choosing presents @Toysrus!

2009-10-06T22:42:00.001+08:00

Hubby and I decided to bring Ian Ian to Toysrus to get him a Children's Day present! Unlike when he was younger, he used to just look around but now that he's older, he touched this and that, pressing buttons, pushing toys etc. We bought him a Thomas and Train set!

Ian and his Teddy Bear!

2009-10-06T22:40:00.000+08:00

Playground with Daddy!

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What's soooooooooo funny?

2009-09-28T22:38:00.000+08:00

The tedious-ness of taking passport photo!

2009-09-28T22:26:00.003+08:00

Ian is 21 Months!

2009-09-24T20:49:00.002+08:00

Ian is 21 months old!

He is 13.5 kg and 88cm in height.

Ian's milestones at 21 Months.

~Able to say "Walk Walk" when he wants to go out or when he wants to come down to walk while we're carrying him.

~Mimics when we say words to him like red, blue, green, purple, yellow, pink.

~Able to say Big and Small

~Able to climb stairs with assistance.

~Follows 2 step request, i.e take your water and pass to Mummy.

~Throws a ball overhand.

~Asks "where" when can't find toy or person.

~Able to clean his mouth with tissue paper when we tell him to

~Attempts to brush own teeth with assistance.

~Dries own hands with towel after washing hands.

Mum's 53rd Birthday

2009-09-23T22:52:00.004+08:00

We celebrated Mum's 53rd Birthday at Oscar. She doesn't looked 53 years old, does she? The staff at Oscar prepared a small slice of Birthday cake for her and sang her Happy Birthday song. On behalf of Ian, Hubby and I ordered Longevity Buns for her from Crystal Jade and they delivered to Oscar for us. Hope she likes them and had a good time too! Ian also seemed to be having buffet as he ate several things like waffle, ice cream cone, bread, madeline, rice, dory fish, carrots etc.

On the way to Oscar

2009-09-23T22:40:00.002+08:00

We planned to celebrate Mum's 53rd Birthday at Conrad's Oscar. It's also the first time Hubby allowed Ian's hair to be styled with gel! But of course, he only allowed after I bought the all natural organic gel from Skin Food. It's $17.90! Isn't it expensive for a small tube of hair gel?

Ian and his Cousin Venedict

2009-09-23T22:29:00.003+08:00

We had zi char for dinner with Granny, my youngest Aunt & her family, Cousin Meirong & her family on Monday night. It's been a while since I last saw my nephew Venedict and he is like a replica of my cousin when she was a kid! Wish I can dig out the old photos to prove it! Haha!

At Junction 8 - Breakfast at Cafe Cartel

2009-09-23T22:22:00.002+08:00

I should be happy that Monday was a public holiday and I don't have to go to office early. Yet, my michevious tyke chose this public holiday to wake up at 8am instead of his usual 9am or 10am! He was super awake after drinking his morning feed and refused to go back to bed. In the end, he woke all of us up and I suggested going for breakfast since we're up this early. Sis chose Cafe Cartel and off we go to Junction 8 for breakfast! Ian saw this Mickey Mouse helium balloon. I refused to buy it but Hubby went to get it for him. $7.90! Expensive!

Amk Hub

2009-09-23T22:13:00.003+08:00

Had dinner at AMK Hub with my Mum, Sis, Aunt Irene, Uncle Jeff and my Cousins Janice and Jacelyn. Seemed like Ian has been after kiddy rides each weekend and he wants it more. Really need to "thank" my mum for introducing these rides to him! Zzz..

At Plaza Singapura...

2009-09-23T22:05:00.002+08:00

Having the craving for Carl's Jr, I dragged Hubby, Sis and her boyfriend to have dinner at Plaza Singapura. Ian had his very first pretzel from Auntie Anne and he seemed to enjoy it too! Maybe it's too delicious compared to his usual bland food. Anyway, we window shopped for a bit and brought him inside to Build-A-Bear. He went to push the toy pram with the bear and seemed amused by it. We also let him play the hitting game as shown above. He was slow and too distracted by the popping Minnie Mouse but still tried to use the rubber hammer to hit whenever he can. How I wish I can purchase this machine for him to play! Good for practising reaction!

On the way to Parents in law's place...

2009-09-23T22:00:00.004+08:00

While waiting for Hubby to purchase some parking coupons, Ian entertained me with his silly gestures and ever unpredictable facial expressions. Took some pics of this cheeky boy. I realized he has indeed grown quite a fair bit just by seeing him on the car seat and how the car seat seemed to have "grown" smaller.

Kiddy Rides @ Toa Payoh

2009-09-16T17:58:00.002+08:00

It was a lazy weekend and we decided to go Toa Payoh Central for dinner. We also wanted to bring Ian to the place whereby they have these car rides. He really likes to sit on such kiddy rides and also got engrossed with his surroundings, filled with other toddlers/kids driving on their own cars and motocycles!

Swensens @ ION

2009-09-07T21:22:00.004+08:00

Ian Ian with his Godpa!

Ian Ian holding a big waffle!

Hubby's concoction of ice-cream platter!

These 2 are conquered! By ice-cream!

Ian Ian with his new haircut!

Eh, Mickey Mouse had a makeover? And not a good one!

Ian & Daddy ~ Dancing

2009-09-04T13:23:00.001+08:00

Ian dancing!

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Ian ~ Helping with House Chores!

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Ian ~ Using Magic Clean!

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Kiddy Ride again!

2009-09-03T21:52:00.000+08:00

Video ~ Fabian and Ian, walking hand in hand!

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Fabian & Ian ~ Hand in Hand!

2009-09-03T16:34:00.002+08:00

It's so amusing to see these two holding hands, walking hand in hand. Fabian, the Gor Gor, apparently took pride in being the elder brother as he leads Ian Ian walking to and forth, from my cousin Ginny's place to the lift lobby and back again!

Kiddy Rides with Jayden @ Great World City!

2009-09-03T16:29:00.001+08:00

Having Fun @ Grace's Kids

2009-09-01T15:03:00.005+08:00

1st 15 mins of free play and this little chap really needed the time for warm up! He didn't exactly want to socialise with the other kids, just playing on his own.

Music session with Daddy!

Ian's very 1st Art & Craft session. Look how focus he is while trying to apply glue on the pictures!

Snack Time! Ian and Jayden's very first time using cup on their own!

Outdoor Playtime!

Okay, so story-telling time is not one of his favourite session! Or by this time, he is overly "warm-up" and started walking all over when the rest of the toddlers are all sitting with their parents. Jeez...

Music & Instrumental time with the Mummies!

Um, class is over..why are these 2 still here?

My Little Kawaii!

2009-08-23T22:21:00.000+08:00

Ian Ian walking along the corridor to lift lobby, carrying his own drawing pad!

While waiting for Daddy..

2009-08-23T22:12:00.005+08:00

How can it be possible? I have to cook lunch for Ian, prepared his stuffs and place every little thing (from wet wipes, diapers, changing pad to biscuits, utensils, containers, water bottle and list goes on) into his bag and packed my own things. I have to shower and dressed up. I also have to change Ian into going out clothes. Why are we still faster than his Daddy????????????????

Unbelievable! Even my little tyke also gets bored waiting for his slow Daddy!

My little "artist"!

2009-08-23T22:09:00.002+08:00

Bought this drawing pad with a a refillable pen (with tap water) for Ian to learn how to hold a pen and to doodle. He really likes it and could sit there on the table which his Godpa bought for him last year to doodle and at the same time, watch Disney channel! Jeez, is that called distraction or in a nicer form, called multi-task? Ha!

Happy Birthday, Lions!

2009-08-13T18:59:00.008+08:00

Happy Birthday to the Leos! Sis and Weili celebrated their birthday together. Though a first time, it was nicely done with everyone's presence and our special guest from Australia, Elena!

Notice the happy and sad faces? That's the look due to differences in age. LOL!

Toddlers Zander, Jayden & Ian!

2009-07-26T21:52:00.000+08:00

Thanks to Eileen who invited us to Baby Jayna's full month! Wanted to take a pic with Baby Jayna but the star of the day seemed to be everywhere and nowhere! Too many people crowding around her. Lucky baby!

Grand Shanghai

2009-07-18T20:36:00.000+08:00

It's Alan and Gillian's wedding and we were at Grand Shanghai for the wedding dinner. Sadly, didn't managed to take any pics with the newly wed but oh well, we'll get some from them soon!

Spiderman's Ride!

2009-06-25T16:19:00.001+08:00

Haha! When Daddy said, 1, 2, 3, Ian made a pose! So funny!

Enzo's full month cupcake!

2009-06-25T16:17:00.000+08:00

Pasir Ris Park

2009-06-25T16:14:00.002+08:00

It's Father's Day as well as Raymond's baby boy, Enzo's first month. We were invited to the full month celebration located at Beach Culture. For this Father's Day, Ian gave his Daddy a PSP game. Ace Combat!

Swimming at Safra!

2009-05-24T15:21:00.000+08:00

Brought Ian Ian to swim with his cousin Fabian. This time round, he wasn't too keen to play with the water but rather watched other people playing. The worst thing is, his clumsy Daddy slipped under water while carrying him and both of them dunk under the swimming pool! Ian had a fright and afterwards refused to get into the water. The funny thing is, he also refused to allow his Daddy to go back into the pool by pointing at his Daddy and crying when he went into the pool!. Special thanks to Auntie Steph for the yellow float but then again, the workmanship is not good as the float tend to tilt to a side.

Grand Uncle & Grand Aunt's 50th Years Anniversary!

2009-05-16T14:49:00.000+08:00

It's Ian's paternal Grand Uncle and Grand Aunt celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniverary. We were invited to Crystal Jade at Terminal 3 for a well fed dinner.

Great Granny's 75th Birthday Part 2

2009-05-13T14:37:00.000+08:00

Getting ready for Great Granny's 75th Birthday!

2009-05-12T21:33:00.002+08:00

We're all dressed up to go for Ian's Great Granny's 75th Birthday celebration! Bought a tie and cap from US for him. Does my little sweetheart looks fetchingly dashing?

Ian's 2nd Grand Aunt Irene's Birthday!

2009-05-12T21:25:00.004+08:00

We celebrated Ian's 2nd Grand Aunt's Birthday at Hai Xiang Restaurant at Park Royal Hotel. His Grand Uncle Jeff bought a beautiful white chocolate Macadamia cake from French Bakery, The Patissier. It tasted heavenly and we gave some for Ian Ian to try. As usual, he's a big fan!

Mother's Day @ Ju Ju Restaurant

2009-05-03T14:53:00.000+08:00

Celebrated Mother's Day with Mum at Ju Ju Restaurant. Food is so so, perhaps not my kinda cuisine?

Ian is 16 Months Old!

2009-04-24T21:18:00.002+08:00

At 16 Months Old, Ian Ian can:

~ Called Daddy.
~ Turns the pages of a book
~Has temper tantrums when frustrated
~ Becomes affectionate with a soft toys by kissing them.
~ Climbs onto sofa
~ Beats drums with enthusiam
~ Removes his sock
~ Wants to choose food by pointing with finger
~ Holds your face in his small palms and kissed you.
~ Throws a ball.

Ian's Gong Gong & Por Por

2009-04-20T20:07:00.000+08:00

Saltwater Cafe

2009-04-15T21:02:00.003+08:00

We were invited to share the celebration of Jessie turning 31st year old during the weekend at Saltwater Cafe at Changi Village Hotel. The spread was alright but as Wei Lek would have said to the chefs, "Go easy on the salt!" Hee! Hee!

Ian Ian fed raisins to Reagan with a focused, serious expression in 2 of the photographs above. *chuckles*

My little "Doraemon!"

2009-04-15T15:21:00.006+08:00

Terminal 3 ~ Car Rides

2009-04-15T15:10:00.006+08:00

Hubby knew I was craving for Popeye's fried chicken and he suggested going all the way to Terminal 3 to have our dinner. Though far, since he was so sporting, I obliged and went along with his idea. We brought Ian Ian along and gave him the mashed potato, without gravy to try. (after checking with the staff that no msg is added etc) He liked it and ate most of it. With such a big area for him to roam, he walked on his own and kept going towards these car rides! We only let him sit for fun but Hubby noticed the roller coaster car ride which cost $2 and wanted to let him try. We buckled him up and I was almost afraid he would be startled by the moving machine as it entails moving up and down like a mock roller coaster ride with the screen showing the railway tracks. However, Ian seemed to be amazed by the screen and movement and even made sounds like "oooh" and "aahhhh". So cute!

Cousins!

2009-04-06T23:42:00.001+08:00

Noticed that the boys are all in horizontal stripped long sleeves tee? *grins*

Walking in & out of Waraku

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Ian kissing Ah Yee

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Happy 2nd Birthday to Xavier!

2009-04-06T21:42:00.002+08:00

2nd Visit to Fidgets!

2009-04-06T20:06:00.005+08:00

It's Ian's 2nd time to Fidgets. His Cousin Xavier is celebrating his 2nd Birthday at Fidgets, then at Waraku de Pasta restaurant. He seemed to enjoy it more this time round as he's walking now. He managed to squeeze through the "sugar cane" rolls in amusement and enjoys the slide even more.

Future Prom King @ Tony Romas!

2009-04-01T23:53:00.002+08:00

Ian's 1st Toys'R'us Store!

2009-04-01T22:52:00.002+08:00

After dinner at California Pizza Kitchen, we brought Ian Ian to Toys'R'us store. It was his very first time to such a big toys' place and he was excited to be able to walk around, touching and feeling the different toys. As usual, when he walked passed the furry soft toys section, he shunned away from them! He really doesn't like soft toys, not even those cutesy cartoon characters which so many kids adored, like Pooh or Barney! I'm glad though, at least he is one of a kind, right? Hee! Of all the toys in there, he particularly liked the ball and the very expensive remote control car which is a hefty $449.90! What an expensive taste he has!

Waiting for Daddy at Toa Payoh's Mos Burger!

2009-04-01T22:43:00.001+08:00

Ian is 15th Months

2009-03-24T22:07:00.000+08:00

Ian is 15 months today!

~Plays with Ball.
~Walks more steadily.
~Knows how to play hide and seek & catching.
~Initiates games.
~Pushes toy while walking.
~Holds out arm/leg when dressing him.
~Understands "legs up" when changing diaper.
~Says "No more!" with gesture.
~Knows the correct way to use telephone, mobile phones.
~Has temper tantrums when frustrated.
~Uses rubbish bin as drum!

Video ~ Happy Walking Little Sailor!

2009-03-23T19:57:00.002+08:00

Ian kept bursting into laughter when he was walking. He must be pretty excited to roam around in a shopping mall. At one point, he was attracted to his favourite mobile phones and pointed to the showcase, seemingly to ask his Daddy to buy for him. Haha!

Little Sailor!

2009-03-23T19:47:00.002+08:00

Yesterday was the very first time we allowed Ian to walk in a shopping mall, unassisted. His wobbly steps kept me on my toes, worrying he'll fall on the hard floor. However, I realized soon enough he could walked for quite a bit and even when he fell, he went "Ooooh!" and stood up quickly.

Ian's very 1st Polar Swiss Roll

2009-03-23T19:40:00.002+08:00

Ian Ian stood in front of the Polar shop with both his palms pasted onto the glass panels, staring at the many variety of swiss rolls. He started to walk away, exploring around yet he walked back to stand in front of the Polar shop and stare at the swiss roll again. I think he must have walked back to the shopfront for the 3rd or 4th time when my mum decided to get him a vanilla swiss roll. He observed the whole purchase intently and when was offered the swiss roll, he broke into a HUGE grin! Ain't he a greedy boy? *grins*

Playing with Mega Blocks!

2009-03-23T19:31:00.003+08:00

In the past, whenever we bring Ian Ian home, we'll head towards the room and placed him in his cot so that we can do our things.

Nowadays whenever Ian Ian reached home, we'll place him standing on the foyer and he will head towards where his toys and Mega Blocks are. He will start to open the lid and begin taking out the blocks and suchs onto the floor. Then he'll start to place them back into the box. The cycle repeats.

It is quite amusing to watch him play as he has many exclaimations and many facial expressions. Hubby managed to catch some of his pictures while he was playing.

P.S. Special thanks to Grand Uncle Pao Min and Grand Aunt Magdalene for the Mega Blocks.

Gathering @ Aunt Irene's Place

2009-03-15T23:01:00.003+08:00

I've a Bright Future Contest!

2009-03-15T22:30:00.003+08:00

Fabian and Ian both got into the top 30 finalist for "I've a Bright Future Contest!" organized by ManuLife and Motherhood. My Cousin and I joined both our little darlings into this particular contest without knowing that the other person has also participated in the same contest. What a coinicidence! When the results was released, the amazing part was that Fabian's and Ian's picture were next to each other!

They were both awarded a certificate and a gold medal. This is Ian Ian's 2nd certificate, with the 1st certificate awarded by MP Dr. Ho Peng Kee for the Healthy Baby Contest.

Jayden, Ian & Zander

2009-03-09T18:08:00.006+08:00

Attended Rayden's full month and Ian had the chance to play with Jayden Gor Gor and Zander Di Di. You had no idea how tough it was to even TRY to snap a photograph with the 3 of them! Zander started walking rather steadily and walked here and there while Ian and Jayden were too distracted with the toys available. Whew.. In the end, we simply gave up and took whatever we could. They have yet to know interactive play but started snatching toys from one another. Hee! Quite funny to witness it. I think it did Ian good to mix with his peers even though they do not know how to play with each other but rather see one another play.

P.S. Isn't Jayden smiling most sweetly?

Father & Son's Joke?

2009-03-09T18:05:00.004+08:00

I left them for a little while to do some purchases and the above exchange happened! What did Hubby do to make little Ian laughed like this?

Xavier & Ian

2009-03-09T17:49:00.007+08:00

We visited Ian's Great-Granny over the weekend and it was fun for her to watch Ian's endless attempts to walk around the living room, unassisted. The little fella took his steps unsteadily, in seemingly drunken stupor action and then smacked right on his bottom! Relentlessly, he got up again and the cycle begins. His Great-Granny goes "aiyo" and lamented at his attempts. I can tell he amused her in his antics and it made me feel good that we decided to visit her. Ian also had fun with his cousin Xavier, especially in the photos above. We placed them squeezed in a small chair and started to take photographs of them. Some used the camera functions on their mobile phones while I snapped away like a paparazzi! Both were amused at our buffoonery but enjoyed the spotlight immensely.

Con't

2009-03-09T00:05:00.001+08:00

Ian's getting better at his attempt to walk!

2009-03-09T00:03:00.001+08:00

After 1 Year

2009-03-05T20:25:00.001+08:00

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Little Eyes See A Lot

2009-03-03T23:18:00.001+08:00

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN"T LOOKING....

A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.*

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw you give your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don"t.*

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it"s all right to cry. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. *

When you thought I wasn"t looking, *I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw ...

when you thought I wasn't looking..."*

LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or friend) influence the life of a child.

Video ~ Ian's attempt to walk!

2009-03-01T23:48:00.000+08:00

At Daiso

2009-02-26T21:47:00.000+08:00

Ian Ian is 14 Months Old!

2009-02-24T23:29:00.007+08:00

Ian Ian is 14 Months Old! As it's a special day, we brought him to Fish & Co for a tad of celebration! (Actually, it's meant for Hubby and myself since we feel like eating...Ha!)

Ian Ian also like to order thus the waitress gave him a Kids Menu. Hmm, he was actually seriously browsing through the menu. *chuckles*

One of the staff from Fish & Co gave him a balloon in poodle form!

At 14 Months, his has reached the milestones as stated below:

* Eats with Finger, very good pincer grasp, can even picked up a tiny black flax seed.

*Empties all contents in a container.

*Puts back all contents in a container.

*Took his first step without any support.

*Responds to instruction like, "Give Mummy a kiss."

*Uses a spoon to feed other people

*Asked for food when he sees others' eating.

*Holds out arm when dressing him.

*Holds out foot when he sees his shoe.

*Sees his Grandma and called "Ah Ma!"

*Understands which room is Ah Ma's room, Ah Yee's room etc by crawling into their room to search for them.