Taka Baby Fair

Went for retail therapy after being upset by my mil. dun wish to bring it up in my blog cos it's supposed to be about the special moments in my life.

Hubby took half day leave to accompany me. We din pak tor for a long time. Since his father passed away a few years ago, we have been spending most of our time at home with his mum. After marriage and Kayden's birth, we din get much chance to go out together cos his mum will not be happy.

I was glad that hubby took time off so we could spend time together. When I met him, he looked rather upset. I guessed it must be because he's stuck in the middle between his mum and me. I really felt bad and apologised.

We then proceeded to have lunch at Mos Burger and then to Bras Brasah where my hubby told me the books were cheap. I bought quite a no. of books then as they were cheap. Want to build up a mini-library for Kayden.

Then, Andy wanted to go to the library to return books. We went to the one in Orchard. He was sleepy and suggested that we go to the library cafe to have a drink and to read books. We sat there for about an hour. We finally had our own pte time. Really din go out with him for too long liao. Just being with him alone was just great!

After that, we went off to the Taka Baby Fair. Told Andy that I'll shop on my own cos I dun want him to pay for the things I buy. He agreed so we go around the fair buying things that we want.

I spent about $76 whereas he spent about $66.

Some of the things I bought:
- a pair of sunglasses (iplay)
- a bunch of toy keys which could be used as teether
- a bib (iplay) which is waterproof
- a floormat to be placed under his high chair when he starts self-feeding
- a toy phone for him to play
- a duckie
- a bigger bolster as the ones we bought earlier were too short.

All in all, I had a good time with Andy. I really thanked god for giving me a great husband.

Reading a Book

Am trying to cultivate the love in reading in Kayden. I would read to him every morning before we leave for my mum's place. His 1st book was 'Hippo', a board book given by the hospital. Anyway, he would listen and smile when I read the book to him. After that, he would have a feel of the book, attempted to flip the pages and then proceed to lick or eat the book. Sometimes, I wonder if the book is really sweet cos he would lick it every day. lol

Look at him attempting to hold his book with his hands and feet. As if he's very smart.

Daddy reading to him while he sits on his rocker.

Trying to read on his own. Pretending to be very intelligent hor. :)

Aquaducks Swim Trial

Brought Kayden for another trial lesson again. It was the Aquaducks Swim Trial. Was rather worried that Kayden might not be used to the pool. Surprisingly, he was rather comfortable in the water and he laughed quite a lot in the pool.

His Er Yi and Xiao Yi also came along as we planned to go shopping after that. However, as the bathing facilities wasn't very suitable for bathing babies, I rinsed him under the shower head, not washing his hair at first. Was thinking of bathing him at home later. My younger sis then suggested bathing him in the basin. I tried out the temperature of the water 1st. It was ok and not too cold. So I put him in the basin and proceeded to bathe him as well as I can. There were a few hiccups here and there. My 2nd sis put his romper together with the wet swim wear and I had no choice but to let him wear the damp romper home. sigh... was pretty harsh to my 2nd sis as she din really helped me out. Later, my younger sis and dad scolded me for it and I apologised to her. Felt very bad but she said it's alright. Guess will try to make it up to her later.

Here's a pic of him and his Xiao Yi. 1st appearance in his swim wear. Handsome or not?

Going under the bridge with daddy.

Kayden and his friends taking a group photo.

Gymboree Lesson

Kelly organised a free trial lesson at Gymboree (Serangoon Gardens Branch). The lesson was supposed to be from 12.15pm to 1pm on 24 Feb (Sat). We left around 11.30am (when Kayden woke up) hoping to catch a cab. We were late as we couldn't get a cab in time. Waited for almost 20 mins before we finally managed to get a cab. Reached there around 1.30pm. Was rather worried cos I thought we might have missed out of the important sessions.

Luckily, the instructor was just going through the introductions. I quickly settled Kayden while Andy parked the stroller and got everything organised. He then started taking pics. Met a few August thread friends at the lesson but we din really get a chance to talk till the end of the lesson.

Some pics of him using the equipment at gymboree:

Daddy helping Kayden to crawl the ladder.

Trying to crawl through the tunnel.

Kayden enjoyed the part where he gets to be swing about and the bubbles time. Could see him laughing and screaming with joy!

See Kayden attracted by the bubbles!

After the class, a few of us stayed back and have a chat, discussing our babies' growth and developmental milestones. Cookiejar's boy, Kaefer, could crawl very well. Kayden really need to buck up. The rest of us then put our babies on their tummies and encouraged them to crawl. Instead, they started making noise. No choice but to lift them up.

Kayden and Megan then started 'talking' to each other. Dunno whether they were complaining to each other about us putting them on their tummies. Anyway, they 'talked' for a while before they were distracted.

Kayden and Megan 'complaining' to each other while the mummies chat.

Soon, the person-in-charge came to tell us that it's time for us to leave and so we left. We took some group photos before we left.

He was cranky so we brought him and placed him in the middle of the float. He was curious and hence was quiet. Later, realised that he was rather hungry so I fed him on a bench near the lift. He had a good nap and so do I.

6th Month Liao

Kayden was finally 6 months old. Can't imagine the other time when I was still having morning sickness. Just the look at him makes my day. :)

His 6th month was eventful and he attended a couple of classes organised by some of the mummies in the August thread that I visit in Singaporemotherhood.

Will be writing more of the classes in the next few postings.

Ride in a car

Kayden seems to be pretty bored sometimes. Was deciding whether to rent an exersaucer, jumperoo or the jitterybug car. In the end, I decided to rent a toy car from rent-a-toy. It has a radio, gear, mirror, horn and lamps for him to play. He was curious at first and did not really know how to sit in it. But after sometime, he learnt to sit well in it.

He enjoyed the music but din know to jump about in the seat. keke... enjoyed looking at himself in the mirror, horning at others and changing gears. but his favourite was to lick the equipment. keke...



Look at him in the car. So curious when we first put him in.



Enjoying himself in the car.

Throughout the month, he enjoyed being in the car but we can't put him in for more than 15mins. He would be kicking up a fuss.

Christmas presents

Kayden went for his first Christmas party at Auntie Joyce's place. He was excited to see Auntie Huijing, Auntie Anna, Auntie Joyce, Uncle Tiong and Uncle Alvin. He played with them and passed from one to another. He was sleepy half way through the party and took a short nap. He din sleep long cos he's not used to the place.

When we reached home, he was tired but cranky. guess he was over-stimulated. took him quite a while to sleep.

He received quite a lot of gifts for his 1st Christmas.
2 pairs of shoes from his Da Yi and Wai Gong and Wai Po
1 book from Daddy
1 Romper from mummy
1 set of clothings from Auntie Hui Jing and Uncle Tiong
1 red packet from Auntie Joyce's mummy (Auntie Emily)
1 big sock for him to store his presents from Auntie Mei

Keke... Have attached pics of him holding his presents.

'Playing' with a ball

Kayden's Er Yi bought him a rubber boy and he was so fascinated with it. He kept on looking at it and licking it. Was it tasty, my dear?

Bath

Here's some photos of Kayden having his bath when he was 3 months old.


kayden enjoys bathing as usual. See his big smile.


Oops. A pic of him in his birthday suit. :)


Compare him now and when he was just born. different hor.

Trying to walk with daddy's assistance

Kayden has been trying to walk with assistance for some time and he simply loves to do that. Will laugh or chuckle when he walks around.

Here's a movie clip of it.


He's not walking so well in the clip compared to usual cos it's not his mummy assisting him. haha... no lah, cos I'm usually the one to assist him in walking around the place.

Kayden's 1st Attempt to sit on his own.

It was 31 Dec, New Year's Eve. Andy and I did not have to work so we tried letting Kayden sit on his own. To our amazement, he can sit for about a minute unassisted. His posture isn't very nice. Looks like a frog though. keke... take a look at his sitting posture.

Kayden's 1st outing

Din update kayden's blog for a long time. now trying to update some of his more memorable moments during these few months.

Did not dare to bring Kayden out alone since he was delivered. When Janice and Deon suggested a meet-up, I was interested but apprehensive. dunno whether Kayden will behave well or not in a strange place. I finally brought him out on 7th December to Janice's place at Bayshore. Deon and her hb came to pick us up. Kayden was very curious when he saw the other kids who are older and learning how to walk and crawl. He kept staring at them. Afterwards, Janice took out the bumbo seat and let Kayden try on it. Here's a pic of it.



He seemed happy to be sitting in it and later even attempted to lick the seat. sigh... he just love to put everything in his mouth.

Geraldine soon came. Wah! Her baby, Ernest, is very chubby. can't carry him for long. My arms ached after carrying him for some time.
Here's Ernest!


We left after about 2 hrs there ar Janice's place as Deon's boy, Xavier, wants to nap. Kayden seemed to be able to behave well in new places. Guess I would be bringing him out more often.