Sit Up!!

Dear all, I hit another milestone today! Compared to the one last evening when I am able to pull myself up, Mama is quite sure I am able to do this one repeatedly. It's only a matter of fine tuning it. I actually pulled myself up from all fours to a sitting position!

This morning, Mama saw me do it when she put me on my play mat for some exercise. I did it once and then again. Mama quickly took a video of it. Then she sent a text message to Papa who was at work and they are both thankful to God that I am able to do this. In fact, when Papa spent time with me after coming home from work, he asked Mama how to make me do it and she advised him to put me on my back on the play mat and watch me do it. I showed Papa and he tried to fine tune my movements.

What you are about to see, is the clip Mama took. It is a silent one as Mama likes to observe me quietly and she does not want me to be distracted by her. But towards the end, somewhere after 38 seconds, you will hear a loud shrill voice suddenly. That's my excited Mama for you. Don't say I didn't warn you... Haha!! ;p

My Walker

Dear all, this is the walker Nai Nai bought for me on the occasion of my baptism. God-willing, I will be going through water baptism on 21st Dec in church. Nai Nai had been telling my parents and Aunt Cheyanne, Papa's younger sister not to get me a walker as she is going to buy me one.

2 days ago, when Papa and Mama brought me to Ye Ye's place for dinner, Nai Nai already had the walker ready and I was placed in it. It is quite fun and everyone including myself like this new experience of me in a walker. Mama quickly took some pictures and here is one of them.

I am very smart because I actually know how to travel short distances in the walker the first time I was placed in it. Kind of instinctive, no teaching nor guidance required. But I actually only know how to move backwards! Not very forward-moving at this point in my life. Haha. ;p

This walker can also be stoppered by its own safety feature so that it becomes stationary. Papa decided to leave this walker at Ye Ye's house so that when we visit again, I can be placed in it. See you again when we go Ye Ye's house, my new walker! :)

UFO

This is me busy at my new play station. This play station is another hand-me-down from Mama's cousin, Aunty Chew Poh. It kind of reminds Mama and Papa of a UFO because it is round. Again, Papa is the one who took it out of the box, assembled it and taught me how to play in it.

According to Aunty Chew Poh, this will help me learn to stand. Papa said this thing must cost quite a lot of money and God has really provided for us as we won't be able to buy such a toy. Mama also feeds me rice cereal and porridge when I am in this UFO. I like my UFO because it is such an interesting and colourful toy with 5 different activities.... :)

Another activity that is not at the play station : tv watching. Many a times, Papa puts me in it while he watches tv and I watch the same programme as him instead of playing. The TV programmes and advertisements are so interesting to watch that I am not too interested in the cartoon vcds/dvds of the bible stories Mama borrowed from the church library. Mama hopes it is because I am too young and when I am older, I will enjoy watching these cartoons. :)

My Play Ring

When I was younger, maybe just about 3 months old, Aunty Chew Poh, Mama's cousin came to visit us and gave Mama a play ring but Mama had kept it in its box until recently. Papa inflated it for me and decided that this will be like a mini play pen for me to keep me safe from falling. Initially, I enjoy being in this play mat due to the novelty and its colourful fabrics.

Then I decided that it may not be that wonderful afterall as sometimes, my movements are hindered. But I soon learn to get used to it. Also, it can be quite warm in the ring as the ring is made of a very big piece of fabric.

Mama tried to wash it once but she discovered this thing cannot be machine washed and she has to wash it by hand. This washing caused the kitchen to flood but clever Papa had found a way that Mama can use so that she can wash the ring fabric in the bathroom. Still, it was so tiring to wash it Mama promised herself if she needs to wash this thing again, she will dump it. As if she will! Haha! ;p

I Pulled Myself Up

Today, as Mama gave me my evening bath, I showed her I can pull myself up from a sitting position to a standing one by using the rim of the bath tub. What a nice surprise for her! She just enjoyed this moment with me quietly. How lovely she thinks this is. Later on, Mama told Papa about this milestone I have reached and Papa was happy too. He asked if Mama applauded me. Well, she didn't. You see, I was in the bath tub and she had to hold me. If she applaud, she would have to let go of me and that will be dangerous! ;p

37 weeks old

Dear all, though I look a little crossed-eye here, it's probably the best shot Mama has taken for me today. She has been trying to take my pictures every Tuesday to document my growth. I was on born on a Tuesday, you see. Today, Mama was sneezing quite a bit and she was quite drowsy in the afternoon after taking her medication and only remembered to take pictures for me after Papa asked her to capture my cute expression when I was watching tv with my hands at the side of my cheek. Too bad she missed that but maybe there will be other chances.

Today, Mama smacked my bottom and I cried. It's the first time she smacked my bottom if she remembers correctly. You see, now that I can turn around and explore my surroundings on my tummy, I have been doing so at almost every opportunity given. Mama now finds it quite difficult to change diapers for me as I will turn over soon after being placed on my back.

In fact, for the past 2 days, she did not change my diaper on my bed when I pooped but she placed me on the changing mat placed on the floor..

This afternoon, she placed me on my back to change me and I tried to turn over and in doing so, I dirtied my legs and Mama tried to put me back many times but I kept turning and even cried a little in frustration but she tried to put me back and finally, she was fed up and smacked my bottom and I cried... Poor me and Mama.... ;(

But I soon forgot about this incident. When Papa took us out for dinner, I even smiled at her on our way back.... Papa always think I like Mama and Mama always think I prefer Papa.... I love my parents! :D

Established Morning Routine

For the past few weekdays, Mama has kind of established me into a morning routine when I wake up at around 7.30am or earlier, have my milkfeed and spend some time with Mama and Papa before Papa goes to work. Then I will have my cereal, play for some time or Mama will read to me. At around 10.10am, Mama will bath me and give me a bottle of milk. Then I will take my morning nap. This gives Mama time to read her bible and get her lunch or get a nap and just basically, do whatever she wants for the next 2 hours or so.

By right, she should use this time to also try preparing dinner ingredients, or do some washing but well, she is not so disciplined like Papa who actually uses this time for chores like washing the toilet, doing laundry and so on. Sometimes, she ended up doing nothing but just surfing the web and playing with Facebook. ;p

Mama is not really a structured person. So getting into this routine is not really something she tried to do consciously though she knows how good it can be. Still, things just seem to fall into place nicely at the right time. Thank God for this routine. :)