I'd just returned from an afternoon lunch affair at 1Utama to celebrate my nephew, Jonathan turning 4 years old today. Lunch was at Italiannies. I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with the food, after having it after many many moons. The typically-tasteful pasta and pizza tasted rather commercial and mass-produced. I wonder if it has something to do with the Set Lunch promotion? The dessert - pannacota - was heavenly though.
At the birthday lunch was my 2nd aunt, my father's second sister. Aunty Pat is the humourous and easy-going one in the family. She's always good for a chat and up to date of the latest happenings. Aunty Pat can be rather blur too, like in this instance when she asked, "So, have you seen any movies recently?". I couldn't help but laugh. I responded that I barely even had the time to go to the loo, much less the cinema! Never theless, I'd appreciate her question as it would had been fun discussing movies with her.
Sorry, Aunty Pat - it will be a few more years before I can talk movies with you again. Unless, of course, you could babysit for me!
Cheeky Cheeky Me
Happy Happy Me
Saturday, 30 August 2008
Short-Fused
I have been very short-fused the last 2 days. Although I don't blow up (I'm not the sort), I find myself getting irritated and tearful over the slightest thing - like how I was unable to find a carpark at DSH today, how VT didn't charge my laptop after he used my charger to charge his, how the milk bottle was not assembled according to the same coloured component, how I have absolutely no idea how I'm going to entertain a hyper toddler over a 3-day long weekend.
I'd like to blame it on post-pregnancy hormonal changes but I think it could be too late for that. Another possibility is fatigue from being around Brandon 24/7. I have been doing the night shifts since I've yet to return to work. The little fella has taken on to screaming his lungs out for at least 1 hour straight every night. I've tried feeding, rocking, changing his diapers - nothing seemed to work. So I'd relented that he needs to give his lungs some exercise prior to sleeping. In addition, his sleeps have been noisy and interrupted due to nose congestion. It is during those moments that I'd swore off having another offspring.
But then again, after 2 years, I'm sure that I will change my mind.
Hopefully I feel better tomorrow. I'd passed the baton to VT tonight - one more night, and I'll snap. I'm just going to crawl into bed and give my lungs some exercise.
I'd like to blame it on post-pregnancy hormonal changes but I think it could be too late for that. Another possibility is fatigue from being around Brandon 24/7. I have been doing the night shifts since I've yet to return to work. The little fella has taken on to screaming his lungs out for at least 1 hour straight every night. I've tried feeding, rocking, changing his diapers - nothing seemed to work. So I'd relented that he needs to give his lungs some exercise prior to sleeping. In addition, his sleeps have been noisy and interrupted due to nose congestion. It is during those moments that I'd swore off having another offspring.
But then again, after 2 years, I'm sure that I will change my mind.
Hopefully I feel better tomorrow. I'd passed the baton to VT tonight - one more night, and I'll snap. I'm just going to crawl into bed and give my lungs some exercise.
Tuesday, 26 August 2008
I Am Thankful For...
...being blessed with 2 beautiful & healthy children, when there are many who yearn for even one
...my Mum who is always there to take care of Brandon when things get too tough
...VT who is the most hands-on father that I know - from poop-washing to doing the graveyard shifts
...disposable diapers so that I don't have to wake up each time the baby pees
...instant bottle sterilisers so that I don't have to wake up at 4:30 in the morning just to boil the bottles, like what my mother did
...my mum-in-law who helps us out and seldom complains
...my job, which I enjoy and helps provide with some luxuries (like a maid)
So what if I only slept for 3 hours last night? I am thankful for this life!
...my Mum who is always there to take care of Brandon when things get too tough
...VT who is the most hands-on father that I know - from poop-washing to doing the graveyard shifts
...disposable diapers so that I don't have to wake up each time the baby pees
...instant bottle sterilisers so that I don't have to wake up at 4:30 in the morning just to boil the bottles, like what my mother did
...my mum-in-law who helps us out and seldom complains
...my job, which I enjoy and helps provide with some luxuries (like a maid)
So what if I only slept for 3 hours last night? I am thankful for this life!
Monday, 25 August 2008
An Unusual Sunday
Why unusual, you may ask?
First of all, you know that I slept in till 8am.
Then, Bryan and myself napped from 2-5:15pm.
Bryan rejected his dinner.
Bryan didn't finish his milk despite not having dinner.
Brandon only made 2 poops at night.
I konked out again later in the night, although I was supposed to do the night shift (poor VT).
And so what's "normal", you may ask again?
No sleep-ins; Bryan is usually awake by 7:30am latest.
Naps length is 1 hour, tops.
Bryan wallops his dinner.
And wallops his milk.
Brandon poops 5-8 times at night.
I should be wide-awake, thanks to the long nap.
But, who's complaining? :)
First of all, you know that I slept in till 8am.
Then, Bryan and myself napped from 2-5:15pm.
Bryan rejected his dinner.
Bryan didn't finish his milk despite not having dinner.
Brandon only made 2 poops at night.
I konked out again later in the night, although I was supposed to do the night shift (poor VT).
And so what's "normal", you may ask again?
No sleep-ins; Bryan is usually awake by 7:30am latest.
Naps length is 1 hour, tops.
Bryan wallops his dinner.
And wallops his milk.
Brandon poops 5-8 times at night.
I should be wide-awake, thanks to the long nap.
But, who's complaining? :)
Sunday, 24 August 2008
A Sleep In
When was the last time I had a sleep in till 8:30am?
Last night!
Bryan slept over with my PILs last night, while VT took the night shift with Brandon last night. So that's left the king sized bed all to myself. *Bliss*
I had wanted to sleep in later...afterall, how often does this kind of opportunity come by? But by 8 this morning, my boo-bies started to scream for attention. VT is still asleep in Brandon's room while I'm putting up my first ever post done on a Sunday morning.
When was the last time you had a sleep-in?
Happy Sunday, all!
Last night!
Bryan slept over with my PILs last night, while VT took the night shift with Brandon last night. So that's left the king sized bed all to myself. *Bliss*
I had wanted to sleep in later...afterall, how often does this kind of opportunity come by? But by 8 this morning, my boo-bies started to scream for attention. VT is still asleep in Brandon's room while I'm putting up my first ever post done on a Sunday morning.
When was the last time you had a sleep-in?
Happy Sunday, all!
Saturday, 23 August 2008
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Tag:
Received this tag from a yummy flaming mummy!
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Tiklaton: We are the witness
Janeth’s Vicy’s Life Journey
My PreciousPitstop
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Thea is Berry Scrappy Too
Scribbles of My Life
In This Game of Life
Shimumsy’s Republic of A
Princess Vien
Our Journey To Life
Life. Love. Family. Work. Travel.
One Hundred And Eighty Degrees
Rocks God’s Gift
Only in Silence
Life In France
It’s All About Play
Places To Visit, Food To Taste
Shower Your Children With Love - The Right Way
Thots N Tales
Musings of a New Mother
START.
The Flame of Friendship. A symbol of spirit of unity.The burning icon of love.Undying picture of hope.The hot symbol of oneness. The Flame of Friendship. And now it’s your turn to pass on the flame!
Copy this post starting from the PICTURE ABOVE to the end and add your blog on the list below. Let’s start FLAMING!Tiklaton: We are the witness
Janeth’s Vicy’s Life Journey
My PreciousPitstop
Thea is Blogger Happy
Thea is Berry Scrappy Too
Scribbles of My Life
In This Game of Life
Shimumsy’s Republic of A
Princess Vien
Our Journey To Life
Life. Love. Family. Work. Travel.
One Hundred And Eighty Degrees
Rocks God’s Gift
Only in Silence
Life In France
It’s All About Play
Places To Visit, Food To Taste
Shower Your Children With Love - The Right Way
Thots N Tales
Musings of a New Mother
Wednesday, 20 August 2008
Bryan Turns 2!
Our little first born turns 2 today, just a day after his di-di celebrated his full moon. We had celebrated his birthday last Sunday with family and the closest friends since this year, his birthday falls on a weekday, but never theless a very auspicious date - 20082008 :)
We had hi-tea at Eastin Hotel and I'd ordered a home-made Barney marble cake for him. Actually, Bryan had recently grown out of Barney but cake ordered already :p Everyone had a good time, except towards the end when the birthday boy fussed alot because it was way past his nap time. Bryan even cried when everyone sang "Happy Birthday" and went into fits when he saw the clown who came around to wish him. At least Bryan enjoyed eating the cake later.
Tonight, we're having a simple dinner and cake for Bryan at home. I cannot believe how quickly my little (1st) boy has grown. I'd thought it was only yesterday when Bryan was as small as Brandon.
Bryan, HAPPY BIRTHDAY boy! Papa and Mama wish you many, many more happy returns to come!
We had hi-tea at Eastin Hotel and I'd ordered a home-made Barney marble cake for him. Actually, Bryan had recently grown out of Barney but cake ordered already :p Everyone had a good time, except towards the end when the birthday boy fussed alot because it was way past his nap time. Bryan even cried when everyone sang "Happy Birthday" and went into fits when he saw the clown who came around to wish him. At least Bryan enjoyed eating the cake later.
Tonight, we're having a simple dinner and cake for Bryan at home. I cannot believe how quickly my little (1st) boy has grown. I'd thought it was only yesterday when Bryan was as small as Brandon.
Bryan, HAPPY BIRTHDAY boy! Papa and Mama wish you many, many more happy returns to come!
Monday, 18 August 2008
Brandon is One Month Old!
How time flies - Brandon turns one month old today!
I brought him to the paed yesterday for the Hep B 2nd shot. Unlike Bryan who was oblivious to jabs till he was 1 year old, Brandon screamed very loudly when the shot was administered. See how both of my boys can be so different, even in this aspect.
His obligatory stats-
Weight: 4.35kg (increased from 2.6kg at birth)
Length: forget to measure at paed's office
Milk intake: 3.5ozs every 2-3 hours
Sleep: Most of the time after milk else will bising until falls asleep
Happy Full Moon, baby Brandon - everyone loves you (yes, even when you're bising because no one carry you)!!!
I brought him to the paed yesterday for the Hep B 2nd shot. Unlike Bryan who was oblivious to jabs till he was 1 year old, Brandon screamed very loudly when the shot was administered. See how both of my boys can be so different, even in this aspect.
His obligatory stats-
Weight: 4.35kg (increased from 2.6kg at birth)
Length: forget to measure at paed's office
Milk intake: 3.5ozs every 2-3 hours
Sleep: Most of the time after milk else will bising until falls asleep
Happy Full Moon, baby Brandon - everyone loves you (yes, even when you're bising because no one carry you)!!!
Tag: Little Known Facts About Me
Long time I never do a tag, so I picked this one up from Judy.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Nope
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? July 5th
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Ocassionally, when it's not my lazy handwriting
4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Fish
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes - 2 boys :)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Err...dunno!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Yes
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No, am petrified of heights
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Nestum with sugar!
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes, or else how would they come off?
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Emotionally, no. Physically, yes!
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Don't like them
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Attitude
15. RED OR PINK? Pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? My Boo-bies!
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Me-time
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? It's oklar...
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Shorts from pasar malam, barefoot
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? 2 half-boiled eggs
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Shot-putters scream in the background (Olympics mah!)
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Rain and freshly baked cookies/bread
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mum
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Most definitely :)
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Badminton & Tennis
27. HAIR COLOR? Black, hopefully not for long
28. EYE COLOR? Brown
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No, perfect eyesight :)
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Hmm....mashed potato!
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? 27 Dresses
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? White....pasar malam one
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Both!
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Coffee....ok, it's not exactly a dessert
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Fellow bloggers who take pity on me since I've asked them ha ha
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Other fellow bloggers who don't give a cr*p about me ha haha
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? August edition of The Reader's Digest
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Using a trackpad
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? The Olympics
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Bryan talking and Brandon cooing
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Neither
44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? New York
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can shower, wash hair & get ready in 10mins flat
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Kay-El
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Angeleyes
Sasha
Mummy to Chumsy
Slavemom
Jesslyn
KiityCat
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Nope
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? July 5th
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Ocassionally, when it's not my lazy handwriting
4. What is your favorite lunch meat? Fish
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes - 2 boys :)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Err...dunno!
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Yes
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? No, am petrified of heights
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Nestum with sugar!
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Yes, or else how would they come off?
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Emotionally, no. Physically, yes!
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Don't like them
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Attitude
15. RED OR PINK? Pink
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF? My Boo-bies!
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? Me-time
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? It's oklar...
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Shorts from pasar malam, barefoot
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? 2 half-boiled eggs
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Shot-putters scream in the background (Olympics mah!)
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Red
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Rain and freshly baked cookies/bread
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mum
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Most definitely :)
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Badminton & Tennis
27. HAIR COLOR? Black, hopefully not for long
28. EYE COLOR? Brown
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No, perfect eyesight :)
30. FAVORITE FOOD? Hmm....mashed potato!
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? 27 Dresses
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? White....pasar malam one
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Both!
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Coffee....ok, it's not exactly a dessert
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Fellow bloggers who take pity on me since I've asked them ha ha
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Other fellow bloggers who don't give a cr*p about me ha haha
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? August edition of The Reader's Digest
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Using a trackpad
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? The Olympics
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Bryan talking and Brandon cooing
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Neither
44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? New York
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I can shower, wash hair & get ready in 10mins flat
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Kay-El
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Angeleyes
Sasha
Mummy to Chumsy
Slavemom
Jesslyn
KiityCat
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