Thursday, September 20
Wednesday, September 19
It was nice just to stroll around together, walking slowly and having a nice long chat the whole day. :) :)
Can't wait for many more years together!!!!! :) :) :) :) :)
Monday, September 17
I keep thinking back on how much fun me and my brothers had playing together. Despite our 6/8 years age gap, we could somehow play with one another. Haha ok maybe I was childish. It was nonetheless fun playing together (so long as it wasn't computer games cos they would gang up and make me loose so that the loser give up his/her game controller to the other person). I even vividly remember how we used household utensils to pretend that they were musical instruments and we formed a rock band. We must have looked so foolish (and in our own world) that Mom took a photo of us and our "band". I think we even posed for her in one shot. This photo is still in my childhood photo album.
We even took an old big cardboard box and pretended it was a plane! Think we took turns to be the pilot and passengers. Haha...
Friday, September 14
First, a nice Indian lady and I were queuing to enter the train and she managed to get on first. There was a little spot left and she turned to me, smiling and gesturing me to come on board. She tried to wriggle to one corner to give me more space. So wonderful hor? Anyway I didn't board cos I felt my milk bag would hit her and occupy more space in the already packed train. I smiled back at her and said I would take the next train.
Second, some Indian man just cut my queue and barged up into the train and occupied the one and only space. He didn't even care that there was a queue. Just barge in with his office briefcase; squashing the people who were on board the train.
Same commuters but so different experiences. Had it not been for that Indian man, I would've blogged that this is a happy Friday morning cos the Indian lady made my morning commute so happy.
Thursday, September 13
Wednesday, September 12
Thursday, September 6
Wednesday, September 5
Tuesday, September 4
I shall not be like this when I reach their Auntie-age :P
Thursday, August 30
Wednesday, August 29
PS Hubby took out a stack of Primary 3 assessment books and said his under-1yr-old Enya was doing them (madness).
PSH: I'm going to the pri sch meet-the-parents session to find out more (no idea what he was finding out)
My mom: Yah I think I should go and hear what they have to say for my grandson.
Me: Sat there staring at these 2 adults and then looked back at the 2 infants. *shudders* then turned to look at PS
PS: I think kids should play. I teach Enya through play.
In my mind: How do they play if Enya is doing Pri 3 assessment books?!
Hahahahahaha... What a strange dream. I don't wanna be a subconscious Tiger Mum :P
Tuesday, August 28
Thursday, August 23
Today is my first day reading and I feel so ashamed of myself - how can I not read God's Word or seek Him each day, yet utter prayers asking for God's protection over my family and for Jon to grow into a godly man?!
It made me realize how much I miss those moments of digging into scriptures over long periods of time when I was studying. Yes, it's very very challenging to do this at the same scale now that time is tight when juggling work and family time. But that shouldn't be an excuse right? Jesus didn't say He had no time for God even with His massive preaching and healing schedules while walking on earth. So how can I say this?
I suppose it's a matter of reviewing my daily schedule and working something out. For now it seems the daily commute is a very good time. Hope that I will press on my daily devotionals! :)
Tuesday, August 21
Oh! And not to mention the amazing date night with Dearie at USS! Haha galactica ride! Dearie still as gutsy but I've chicken out after being a mummy. Everything also scared. Lol.. Chickennnn...
Hee hee listening to music as I'm in the nursing room. Chillax before crazy workload starts whenever I'm at my desk. Heh..
Tuesday, August 14
What's wrong with our world?! Shouldn't children be kept pure? Why are they exposed to such horrible material that pollute their minds? The Internet and media is not doing good, and ready access to electronic devices in our country is not helping.
While one could seek to install child-safe computer filters, these can only so that much. Parents, extended family members and caregivers play a more crucial role to inculcate values and set the right example for the child to follow.
I'm sooo worried for Jon. The world he would grow up and live in will be a horrifically different one from ours. Must really have him rooted in Christ and to have him exercise God-given wisdom to deal with these issues. We can only do so much to protect him from being exposed to such unhealthy influences, but there will be situations when he will be confronted with these situations himself and only God can help him.
I think we should seek to bring our kids back to basics. Don't need to over expose them to city life at a young age, cos there will be ample opportunities in future whether we like it or not. Time to go back to family picnics at parks, cycling trips, walks in the gardens or nature reserves etc..
Monday, August 13
Wednesday, August 8
Monday, August 6
Amazing how much he has grown and changed in terms of his look. From a scrawny and flimsy-looking kid to our 'fat fat' today. Haha.. Really thank God for His divine protection over him and helping him grow strong and healthy. Other than the recent bout of fever, constipation, cough and flu, our little warrior is generally strong. He never had fever after the jabs like most other kids. He perspires more than Daddy and Mommy even with the fan turned on. He has his 'mini workout' during meal times too. Haha..
I'm glad we made a stand for me to stay in Sgp this Dec and not head out for a biz trip. It's precious times with kids that would never come back - ever. Looking at Wensi's comment on Rachel's FB (I.e. You look older in just a week, while she's holidaying in Milan) kinda signaled to me that I should be firm in letting my bosses know my preferences. :)
God grant me wisdom to handle my boss' queries, if any. I'm crossing fingers that she won't ask further..
Wednesday, August 1
Monday, July 30
Saturday, July 28
Friday, July 27
The only thing holding me back is that this piece on sale has been sold out (see I have good taste and many parents want the same thing!)
Wednesday, July 25
Thankfully Dear dashed to pick Jon up after we heard the loud thud. I just panicked and screamed unconscionably for a while. My heart was racing crazily and stuck in my throat. Was very very angry with myself for dozing off and putting our son through another fall.
What if he seriously hurt his head and brain?! Why was I so stupid to sleep?! How can a mother put their child through such things as a result of her dumbness!!
I took a while to go back to sleep this morning after I put Jon back into the cot. Couldn't stop blaming myself for allowing such accidents to happen. I kept praying and praying that there will not be any permanent injury to Jon, else I will never forgive myself for it.
I also felt very guilty cos I was previously angry when Jon first fell from my in-laws' bed. How can I be such a bad DIL to be angry with them when the same accident happened when Jon was in my care. I'm sure it's God's way of teaching me a lesson.
Really feel so horrid for not looking after Jon properly. What a lousy mother..
Tuesday, July 24
Monday, July 23
Tuesday, July 17
Monday, July 16
Friday, July 13
Wednesday, July 11
Saturday, July 7
Friday, June 29
It was also the first time we had to take care of a sick baby. Wow, so tough man. Not only is it scary cos babies are vulnerable, it's physically tiring as they can't sleep well all day. And we end up waking together with him repeatedly at night even after a day at work. That's also why Pete fell ill (though he keeps saying he welcomed it as it gave much needed rest).
It's sad to see a child fall sick and not be able to fully cure or control the spread of germs. They are also too young to accurately communicate how they feel so that you can tell the doctor a complete picture, hopefully for an accurate diagnosis.
But I thank God for answering my prayers to heal everyone in the family, and keeping the remaining ones healthy.
Haha kiasee me bought two bottles of high dose Vitamin C to consume in office everyday to keep myself strong. :)
Thursday, June 28
Wednesday, June 27
Thursday, June 21
Wednesday, June 20
Tuesday, June 19
Monday, June 18
Friday, June 15
Thursday, June 14
Wednesday, June 13
Unlike others who may choose to do their work slowly and clock OT, mummies wanna quickly finish work and go home to their families. Hence they work ultra fast; finding most efficient means of working. Our brains move at a frenetic pace; often moving a few steps ahead to plan out our work steps and try to pre-empt undue surprises. The need to be fast is ever more crucial as we double hat as 'cows'. Haha! So must allocate time to head to our 'farm's production line'. Muahaha..
Mummies also walk and eat fast. Chop chop go! Hahahah.. So fast until I find myself snapping my fingers as I walk and think about matters. Lol.. I probably look like an idiot to strangers. Heh.. But what the heck, I need to do my things and go home on time.
Spend time with my hubby and play with my baby! YEAH!!!! :D
Tuesday, June 12
Monday, June 11
Saturday, June 9
Don't know why some mummies are so blessed with an over-abundance of milk. They don't need to fret over how much they would get each time they express, feel the guilt that baby's got to have formula supplement, then fight internal struggles to psycho themselves that it's ok and keep up the positive spirit else supply dips further.
I try not to think abt it each day. Avoid looking at the freezer compartment so that I won't be reminded of how little my "factory" has produced. And I just hope that Jon would be patient with me when nursing so that I don't feel bad that I'm not satisfying him at first instant. I keep fighting my own "monster" that tells me to just take the easy way out and give formula. I tell myself to press on cos this is best for Jon - God has created nature as such so it's good for Jon to be breastfed.
I just wonder why does God make breastfeeding such a trying journey for some. To learn to depend on God? Yes, I prayed a million times about increasing milk supply. An example of my daily prayer while having breakfast is "God thank You for providing us with the means to have a breakfast each day. Help my body to absorb all the nutrients so that Jon may be nourished. Help me to keep up with Jon's increasing appetite. If You may, increase my supply so that I can store some for Jon over and above what he consumes. Lord, You know my desires to totally breastfeed Jon without supplement - it is still my daily prayer that You can help my body achieve that. Amen."
Hmm God's answer is clearly not an instant 'Yes'. Maybe it's a 'Wait' or even a 'No'. I dunno. Meanwhile I just take each day as it comes and hope that we don't have to encounter a very angry and loud Jon when he's hungry.
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Thursday, June 7
Wednesday, June 6
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Quite fun cos Jon stares at the laptop screen. He can hear and is probably looking at the screen since it's a sound source. But I'm not sure if he understands that the flashing images on the screen are his grandparents and uncle.. Anyway, still quite fun! More interactive than mere phone call. :)
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Tuesday, June 5
Monday, June 4
Went to nursing room and found all 3 cubicles occupied with machine sounds in the background. Since everyone typically takes a while with each "milking session", I decided to try the gym changing room in office.
Haha, just when I was all prepared for my "milking session" in the gym changing room, the light went off cos the light sensor in the room was in a position that could not detect my presence no matter how much I waved my arms. Grrr... Then again, thank goodness it happened early else I would be stuck in the middle of my session in the dark. Haha!
So now I'm back at the "factory", joining 2 other mummies in our respective production lines. Lol. Oh, one other "cow" left so I could use the room.
Mooooooooo.....
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Friday, June 1
Thursday, May 31
Wednesday, May 30
Babies are such angelic creatures in the morning. Then they show their 'Dracula' side when they wake up in the middle of the nite to 'suck' all your energy. Lol..
Thursday, May 24
Monday, May 21
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Friday, May 18
Monday, May 7
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Thursday, May 3
So at 4pm, we ended up giving him some of the frozen milk which was stored previously, while I pumped a miserable 40ml out to add on to this morning's 40ml. Gonna experiment later again by pumping and giving Jon another bottle of milk stored previously. Let's see if my body is fast enough to produce sufficient volume during this 2hr interval.
Really hoping to continue BF for as long as possible, but it all depends on boobies. Give me engorged boobies!!
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Saturday, April 28
Friday, April 27
I shall continue to stake it out and see if my attempt leads to something. :)
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Hee hee, shall make hubby pose with Jon for a nice photo so that I can set it as iPhone wallpaper and look at both of them when I'm at work. *grins*
Can't wait to enjoy this very long weekend with my lovely boys!!! *hugs and kisses*
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Wednesday, April 25
Tuesday, April 24
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Monday, April 23
Dearie discovered that Jon could do this after he positioned Jon's arms properly so that he could support himself. The boy was so cute! He smiled when we praised him for lifting his head up. Such a cheerful boy doing his mini push ups. Haha!
Now is the time when babies start to show even more physical development very quickly by the weeks. They start to attempt to flip, grasp things or even swipe at them.
Too bad I'm also nearing the end of my maternity leave and it's back to work. And I'll miss out on witnessing all these 'firsts' at the very special moment. But no choice cos we need the income to raise a family. Besides, Jon is being cared for by family members as opposed to an outsider like a maid, so we can have peace of mind that he is in proper hands.
