Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Angel's first balloon on 23 Mar! In McDonalds! Daddy gave it to her and she held her qi qiu for the very first time. 
And she also held her Winnie the Pooh ball too! First time all on her own!! Her fingers are better at grasping things now and she can sayang our faces too.Hee. Oh but every time she holds the ball, she tries to devour it. Keke.Probably angel daddy will intro her to some ball games when she grows older, like how he always plays soccer with his niece and nephew. =p Alritey, may angel be a healthy, happy, sporty and sunshine baby!!
~Summer~ 8:00 AM
Yeah, I guess the little mermaid just went in search of her handsome prince again.
Well, the thing is she was GONE when we tried to look for her in copenhagen on Sunday. I was still kinda excited and went to read up on her story again and discussed with huimn bout it on the way there. To our surprise, we hunted around for it while jw was looking for a parking lot, but tried as we might, we didn't see the mermaid anywhere.
We did see some rocks and people posing on the rocks and taking pictures, not realising that they were trying to be the mermaid. Till we saw the below banner saying that 'The Little Mermaid has gone to Shanghai'. Well, of all timing. Haha. Jw had the biggest laugh, saying that huimin was very suey. But well, I guess it just made the experience even more memorable.
~Summer~ 7:41 AM
Sunday, March 28, 2010
阳光总在风雨后 乌云上有睛空
珍惜所有的感动 每一份希望在你手中
阳光总在风雨后 请相信有彩虹
风风雨雨都接受 我一直会在你的左右
It's been a beautiful weekend since friday (minus jw's hangover and my sleepyness). Heehee. So somehow, this song popped up in my mind. Summer likes the sun, and she always believes the sun will shine after every rain.
I'm glad we didn't get into any bicker, just talked nicely and lovingly. Of cos, jw had no recollection at all so I had to tell him the story. The story of the weird weird man slumped on the floor who didn't recognize baby when she stared at him. Haha.
But well, it's over! Jw was nice to cook for me last nite and helped to clean the house today, after his hangover dispersed. Yeah, my nice hubby is back in action. Keke. I love ya!
We are going to see the little mermaid later! Be back next time then! Happy Sunday!
~Summer~ 4:44 PM
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Yeah, it's 6am and I've been up pretty much all night.
I don't usually talk bout unhappy things in my blog, because life to me is a celebration of happy things. But, I guess, if I don't write this, I probably won't get back to zzzz ever.
So, what would really be a test of Summer's patience and her limits? I had an answer tonight. It will be a hungry baby and a drunk husband, together, at 3am in the wee hours.
I thought that now that I've gotten used to Angel, maybe jw and I can take a break sometimes and let our hair down. Of coz, this means we gotta take turns because we won't leave Angel alone in the house. So last week, when Cat had her farewell at Nivö, I popped by for awhile. It was less than 2 hours before dear was summoning me back because he said baby was crying big time and wanted no one but me. So I came running back, guilty and sad that she cried.
This week, jw went to Harry's on wed for Han Leng's farewell. Well, he was still sober when he came back, and baby was fine cos' I was around. So yeah, I guess while it may be harder for me to go out, (anyway I can't drink much since I'm nursing her!), it would be fine for him to go out and party sometimes.
So last night, when he wanted to go out again, I had no qualms bout it. He said he will be back within couple of hours, and he will slip back into bed beside me, and he will wake at 7 to help me with the laundry and tidy the guestroom for my best friend arriving tmr. Well, he didn't keep any of those promises, I guess.
I waited up for him since 1plus, and when he didn't reply my smses nor answer my calls, I already knew maybe he was in trouble already. Truth was, when he finally came back at 3plus, he had to be helped back by his buddies. He couldn't stand, couldn't walk, couldn't open the door, couldn't find the toilet, couldn't take off his clothes properly. Busted. I didn't really know how to react when I opened the door for him. Haha. Shocked, sad, angry, sianz?
That was in addition to an awakened baby in her cot waiting to drink milk and for mummy to play with her and sing to her. So yeah, I not only had to take care of the little one last night, I had to put the big one to bed too. Fed the little one milk, fed the big one honey water, patted the little one to zzz, patted the big one for him to puke in the toilet, cuddled the little one, helped the big one to bed, and covered both of them and made sure they were warm. Haha. Quite a night, yar?
You know, it's not the first time this happened. (It's the first time with baby though!) Over the years, I already can't count how many times I've felt this way. Sure, jw and I love to party and love to drink and love to be with our friends, but surely there ought to be a limit somewhere, and we ought to have some self control, right? We've moved from single days to courtship days to early marriage days to preggie days. In each of the stage, he has gotten drunk too, yes even when I was preggie, I helped him puke in the drain and helped him home when in SG. But now, we are in daddy and mummy days, maybe things gotta change.
I can vividly remember and clearly pen down many of the incidents where alcohol got the better of him, and he said things and did things which hurt me time and again. Sure, I've been busted too, but compared to his, it's really tip of the iceberg. But well, it's already all in the past and bygones should be bygones. I'm just thinking, where do we go from here?
I can vividly remember and clearly pen down many of the incidents where alcohol got the better of him, and he said things and did things which hurt me time and again. Sure, I've been busted too, but compared to his, it's really tip of the iceberg. But well, it's already all in the past and bygones should be bygones. I'm just thinking, where do we go from here?
It's probably easier for me to cut down on my social life, firstly my baby needs me alot alot, secondly, I've already stayed away from alcohol for the past year, thirdly, I don't work here and I don't encounter the stress jw does from work, fourthly, my clubbing kakis are not here too. Which is precisely why I wanted to be a nice wifey and let hubby go out to indulge sometimes instead of him staying at home. It's really fine, but I guess, I just need him to think for us, for himself, for me, for Angel. Healthy drinking is definitely ok and is an essential for us, but not binge drinking and uncontrolled drinking.
I sound so much different from the me last time. Haha. The me who had to go St James at least once every fortnight, the me who loved to hit the dance floor, the me who would open bottle after bottle till everyone was high, the me who could not take dares and challenges and would down any drink and play drinking games with any stranger who wanted to challenge. Maybe, it's time to say, those were the days. Baby has changed my life! Sure, I bet I will still go out with my jie meis and my buddies next time, but my heart will always be with Angel and I will think for her first, not myself. I hope so.
My mummy, who though likes jw, was somewhat concerned and worried when I ws getting married, because having been through it, she said in the long run, the one who suffers most and sheds the most tears is the wife. Haha. She cared for me, I know. And I gave her my full assurance jw is a very very good hubby. Well, I still strongly believe he is. In fact, he's still probably one of the best and kindest people I know. Except for the few times he made me upset and sobbed. (probably 20% of it caused by his sober, stingy words or stubborn behavior, and 80% cos' of his drunkeness, silly acts and after effects). But every wife will cry sometimes too, I presume? So, I never will regret my marriage cos' I really love him more than I can ever say.
That said, ironically, tonight, I wasn't angry like I used to be, and I wasn't as upset. I didn't cry, I didn't feel my blood boil, I didn't feel my blood pressure rising. Haha. Maybe cos' Angel's smile took away everything. If there was anything I felt, it would be disappointment more than anger. But still, I applaud myself for my patience when I fed him honey water bit by bit, patted him, talked to him, and then tucked him under the sheets. I felt, so MOTHERLY!! Wahaha.
See, even though I only used half an hour to write this, it's already making me feel so much happier too. And I know tmr (or rather, today) will be a brighter day for all of us! And I'm very much looking forward to huimin's arrival tmr too!! Sometimes, all you need is a friend to confide in and the world seems so much better. My blog is my friend too! Keke.
Till the next happy blog. Tata!! I still love ya lots dear!! And baby!!
~Summer~ 12:40 PM
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
On the day of Angel's 4th month, we had a mini ceremony for her in celebration of her being able to mum mum!!! As per advised by jw's mummy, we let her have a taste of prawn, chicken, biscuit (we were supposed to find baby biscuits but couldn't so we used marie biscuit, haha), brown rice and apple!! Wow, quite a feast yeah? Keke.All we know is that apple means ping ping an an, and prawn means she can xiao ha ha next time. The rest, I dunno, maybe just means that she will be able to eat lots of different food next time. Keke. I tasted the brown rice, it's so not yummy, why do babies like it anyway... (or, do they?) I kind of think milk tastes even better. Haha.
Oh well, we finally got a high chair for her, the cheap cheap kind from Ikea, red colour!! I like to have her sitting there beside me while we dine, instead of always looking up at us from her baby seat or bouncer. Now, we are on par! =)A good news, at least for me, is that maybe Angel knew she turned 4 months and was getting bigger and should be more thoughtful. So on that night, she slept from 10 plus all the way to 7 plus in the morning, only waking up for a brief few mins bout midnight but didn't even drink milk and fell back to zzz shortly. I was so shocked to wake up and see that the sun was up already and my baby hadn't woke me up. Waha. And today, she took a nice long nap of 2 hours straight, without much fuss on the big bed and I was able to sleep beside her. Fwahhhh. I'm not hoping that she can do all this everyday, I'm just happy that it happened, even if it's only once in a blue moon. =) Makes me appreciate it so much more.
Baby, we love you! Mummy will let you eat food everyday yarr!! Hope you'll be happy and healthy always!!
~Summer~ 5:34 AM
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Here's the video in celebration of Angel turning 4 months this week. It's such a joy to witness all these moments and grow with her. =) Baby, Daddy Mummy love you!!!
~Summer~ 5:51 PM
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
I love you, you love me, we are Mummy and Baby,
With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you,
Won't you say you love me too...
This is one of the songs I like to sing to Angel. Jw and I like to make up our own lyrics sometimes and just sing whatever words we can think of on the spot and put them into some nursery rhyme melody (of cos, we can hardly sing the same lyrics twice cos we usually forget liaoz, unless it's super simple and repetitive kind =p).
It's been a good week for just both of us, Mummy and Baby. Though of cos, it's more tiring and challenging caring for her on my own and yet having to do the housework and of cos take care of my own meals. (If I wasn't bfing, I probably would gorge down more instant meals!!~) But I guess it's extremely rewarding too! She seems to be getting very used to me, and when she sees me, she usually lets out a big grin or a wide smile or just other ways of showing she's happy. I do hope she will recognize daddy when he returns too. =)
I guess I've been quite motivated to bring her gai gai in the day, cos she seems to zzz so much better when we are out. We've been out like 5 times last week, pretty good, right? We shopped once, took a walk once, went to Ashlynn's bday party (My first time driving baby alone!!), went to Jae's house for dinner, and on Sunday we walked from centrum to Polhems, had tea at aizhen's place, went supermarketing and then walked back home. Not bad, she slept for 2 hours straight that day, which is quite a record for her!She's also starting to get hooked onto TV (not sure if it's good or bad, but it keeps my hands off her for the time being while I cook or bathe). I have played Dora, Sesame Street and Barney for her, and so far Barney is the winner. =) Not that she will watch the whole episode before she starts bawling, but at least she seems attracted by it.
So, Angel will be turning 4 months this Sunday. How time flies right? She's going to start munching on food already!!! Well, in between Angel's bedtime, feeding time and nap time (in my arms!), I've done up another simple video to celebrate her turning 4 months. I kinda like it because I included many of the memorable moments and I guess it's gonna be great memories for me, for jw, and for her next time. Will post it up when the time comes! Tata! Time for bed!
~Summer~ 5:19 AM
Saturday, March 13, 2010
I remember people used to tell me that if you peeped at someone in the shower or at something you shouldn't see, that is why you will have a pimple in your eye. 眼针, or 'Bak Jiam', so we call it. It may be an old wives tale, but whenever we saw any of our friends having it, we always teased by saying she peeped at someone bathing. =p
I've never gotten one though, so I dunnoe how it feels. Pimples, yes, alot, but never in the eye. =) Yeah, maybe you can say I've never peeped at anyone naked!! Except my mummy and deardear, of coz.
Anyway, the point is, two days ago, Angel was bit cranky and she seemed to get upset whenever I was out of sight. Guess she just didn't want to feel lonely. So in order for me to get things done, I placed her near me most of the time, for example she would be seated in a place where she could watch me as I prepared lunch and dinner, as I cooked, as I ate etc.
And that was the first time she sat right outside the bathroom while I showered. =p Keke. Well, I still drew the shower curtains larrrr, just popped my head out to say Hi to her every now and then. But well, she must have seen Mummy naked for the first time (besides when she was just born) when I was dressing and undressing.
Guess what? Yesterday, I realised she had a bak jiam in her left eye. Yup, kinda surprised me. She's not even 4 months! Well, it may really just be a coincidence like how many things in life are, but it's something I will wanna remember and will tell the story to jw when he's back. Hee.
Ain't some things in life just amazing? Tata!!
~Summer~ 4:14 PM
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Well, it's probably gonna be a rather quiet period in my blog these two weeks, cos' Angel and I are all alone at home and I honestly need to devote lotsa time, energy and attention solely to her. It's the first time we are alone together for so long, just mummy & baby! My only free time is probably after her bedtime, like 11pm now while I type this. =)
Anyway, just wanted to update that we've booked our hotel stay in Norway for Easter! YOOHOO!! We are taking Angel overseas! Hee. I've always wanted to go Norway, cos' it leaves me the impression as a very scenic and beautiful country (though expensive). So, we'll probably go there to enjoy the sights, take some pics, have some leisure time together as a family rather than rushing around to enjoy good food or go on shopping sprees. Oslo, we are coming soon!! I so hope we can see the aurora borealis (aka the northern lights) but well, better don't keep my hopes too high. I'll just be happy with whatever that comes, I guess.
And on a side note, Angel did her first flip from tummy down to tummy up on 2nd March!! She subsequently did several, but I hadn't the time to upload the videos I took in my cam. Keke. Well. I'll probably include it in her next baby video.
Oh, and she laughed out loud consecutively at least 4-5 times today, whenever I tickled her tummy during diaper changing. But just when i grabbed my cam and turned to video mode, she ended up staring at the camera instead of letting out the chuckles. Oh well. Guess she just wanted me to see it, not tape it down. =) Maybe next time. How I love her laughter!!
Till the next post! Gotta go catch some rest now!! Tata!!
What Causes the Aurora?
The Sun emits electrically-charged particles called ions, which correspondingly move away from the Sun in a stream of plasma (ionized gas) known as the solar wind. As the plasma comes in contact with the Earth's magnetic field, the ions will be agitated into moving around the Earth. Some of the ions become trapped and will consequently interact with the Earth's ionosphere (an average of 60-80 miles above the surface), causing the ions to glow. This is the same principal as how a neon sign lights up. As electrons pass through the neon tubing, they glow, thus producing the light in a neon sign.
~Summer~ 5:57 AM
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
We forgot that it was important for babies to have tummy time everyday, so Angel only tried it a couple of times in her first two months. But cos' she didn't like it and would start bawling, it never lasted more than a few mins.
So, you could enjoy my ecstasy when I saw her being able to lift her head and abit of her chest after her bath last Sunday. =p My first reaction? Scream for dear to come and witness this moment, despite Angel being all naked on her changing pad. Keke.
The next day, I tried again and took this video. It really warms my heart to see her lifting her head and then smiling at me. Hee. Well, I guess this is a mummy's reward and joy.
K k. Till the next milestone!!! Tata!!
~Summer~ 1:26 AM
Monday, March 01, 2010
So, it used to be JS nite out, JS wedding, JS photoshoot. Why? Just cos' it used to be Junwei & Shuang.
Not anymore. Everything is now JSa, Hee. Obvious why right.
I had the idea of holding our own mini JSa photoshoot, yeah, again with just a normal Canon digital cam, some wall decor, but most importantly with us and baby. So, for our photoshoot today, we themed it CNY since it's yuan xiao today, and since we haven't taken any nice pics together during CNY.
Yeah yeah. Well, it took us basically less than 15mins. No makeup, no extravagant props, no fancy costumes. Just put on our red tops found in our wardrobes, pasted some decor on the wall, dressed baby in her cute red dress, and snap away!!~
BUT, those memories from this short 15mins might jolly well be enough to last me for a lifetime. You know how I always love to keep all the precious moments in my life. Be it in photos or vids. I just love looking back on each and every one of them.
So, I guess there will be more JSa photos coming up in future. Isn't it a great idea? Keke. Well, it's definitely a great way for me to build up my collection of precious moments!!! Thanks to dear for agreeing it's quite a good initiative and for entertaining my suggestions, or rather, my silliness at times. And thanks to baby for being well behaved throughout most of the 15mins. Hee. =p I love moi family!!!! Hugzzz..
~Summer~ 5:18 AM