Who is who ???

My precious gift is finally here. Most people think she looks like Eden. So I dig out some old photos to see whether they look alike. What do you think?? I remember Eden's GodPa guess correctly when I post Eden and Adam's baby photo. Can you guess which is godson now? No peeping at Erin's blog ya :)

Anxious

Have you ever anticipate to receive a parcel of goodies and waited day and night for it? Or you received a present much earlier but was told that you can't unwrapped it until you are told to do so?

Estimated date of arrival has passed. Dear and I are still anxious, waiting for the door bell to ring to see the lovely parcel at our doorsteps and hold it with our hands.

Object lesson

Mom! Look, watermelon big big like mommy's stomach oh !!!

Waiting for the Precious Moment ....

Been having some irregular contraction this few days. This may sound funny, but frankly I'm not really sure its contraction or just an urge to go toilet. So I am praying that other symptom will come along and my contraction instinct will come back !

Dr confirmed that baby has turn to the right position during last visit and asking us to expect 'anytime'. I am feeling like a big fat cow already. Can't walk or stand for long. Practically wake up every hour to pee. Taking shower has been my most enjoyable time. Infact I lost count how often I does it sometimes. This few days has been so unbearable. Its just sooo hot... that I suspect its a heat waves.
I start to wonder how I will survive the Confinement period WITHOUT shower if this kind of heat goes on.

Suddenly realised I don't have many photos taken for this pregnancy. If you wonder why this picture looks weird, that's because I took it myself. Last minute photo before the 'POP'

We are all excited for the moment and pray that God will be with us.

Xhuen 'Koko'

Have been preparing Eden for his new role of a big brother that he will be ready to embrace his little angel with excitement and love.

I must say he is very happy with his new title Xhuen 'Koko' and would refused us to addressed him as Xhuen baby anymore. At the same time, mama has her secret agenda too. He has been trained to changed clothes by himself or with minimal help. Drink from cup (hope to dispose his bottle soon) Sleep without diapers at night. Not successful however :(

Look at proud Xhuen Koko :)

Creation

even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.

For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.

Craving

Can't remember I had any serious craving apart from eating 30++ kiwi in a week. Since last week these stuff have been occupying my mind and tummy :) Last minute craving?

Sports Day

Athletics from Year 1-3 waiting patiently for their turn.






Adam dashing off with his super speed :)

Washing Day

I am glad to have most of these from friends and just can't wait to put it on her. Notice anything similar??

35 weeks and counting

My belly is definitely big now and it was funny when Shirley (Ee Lyn's sis) still asked whether I am pregnant last Sunday :) Will take that as a compliment heheheh...

I had another funny compliment from Dr. during our visit on Monday. "Wow..Beautiful, no stretch mark" he commented in front of dear. And baby already weights about 2.5Kg

Like other Mama, I don't escape from waking up uncountable times at night which irritate dear and myself. Sunny days has been extreme hot and even rainy nights is hot to me, can't sleep without air cond this few weeks. Starting to feel baby pressing down this week and that makes walking uncomfortable. I thought baby will have less space to move around as she grows bigger. Looks like I'm wrong, at times, I just need to stop and give way for her double.. triple.. somersault and extra hard kicks.

Dear and I are more relaxed at this pregnancy. Have not even packed my bag for the Hospital 'Vacation'. I have a bit of fear this round, somehow can still recall the painful moments when delivering Eden. Gosh... I do pray it will be faster and easier this round.

The other fear is the confinement period. Imagining a Survival camp... no shower... no washing hair... no fan... no cold drinks... no veg and fruits ... very long list if I continue. So I have Plan B, come home after 2 weeks since dear is likely going to work from home during that period.

2 weeks to full term. Yippee !!!

Mama Dentist

3 weeks ago that we noticed a lump right behind Adam's front teeth. And soon after, we discovered a giant teeth immerging. Grandma was somehow concern over that big teeth as milk teeth is still intact and she has a theory that if the milk teeth is not pluck out immediately, the poor boy will have a extra teeth. (Which happens to dear's sis) But when Mama send Adam to dentist, the dr. just asked us to wait and to let nature takes place.

So day after day and week after week Mama Dentist have to checked whether the teeth is ready to come out. And.... the day finally came, where I lay my hand on his teeth and pull with all my might (just kidding) It wasn't that hard as I imagined, was fast and easy (Thank God ) and I just don't expect to see the boy laughing his heart out seeing his own teeth on his palm.

I think he is like daddy, one who laugh when in pain. How weird !!

PS - Too shy to allow Mama to post his picture here :)

Mangga Messiah !!

Thanks Godpa and Godma for this wonderful book that would 'spice up' his reading pleasure.

Easter

"Woooow !! Daddy bring back a Dinasour's egg" Eden said excitedly.
(Godma & Pa had sent him some speckled bird eggs wrapped with love too)
Eversince, he has been opening the fridge now and then to make sure that 'precious' is in place. And of course he did not missed asking THE important question " Mom, can eat already or not?"

After devouring 'precious' today, the dinos moved on to Mama's cupboard for the remaining speckled eggs.

Nowadays we have to look beyond this commercial egg to appreciate the meaning of Easter. We thanked God for the precious gift of life that he has given us and in him we are a new creation.

And it is our prayer that the boys will understand Easter more and more as they grow in His love....

Anti- wrinkle

Woke up this morning actually wondering whether I do looked older. Sigh .... as I spotted some extended eye lashes and how I wish I was standing in front of cracked mirror.

It must be the comment by a insensitive women that we met in a women's initiated forum on how to strengthen family bond few days ago. Dear happened to meet an ex- student there and this lady commented that dear looks 'too young' to be a Sir. Well, this is not a unusual statement that I OFTEN hear. I used to take it lightly and would even joke with dear on these comments. But this round she added by asking whether I am afraid as dear is always surrounded by young and pretty girls. Frankly, I was very.. veeeery... tempted to unveil her 'insensitivity' by asking whether her statement would also implied that I am 'too old and ugly' and should be afraid.

I wonder whether the aging, big belly me that is extraaaa sensitive... or she was just totally unkind with her words.

Oh God ... please send these people away and send your magic anti-wrinkle cream for my heart. And I think, I need a few bottles :)

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Celebrated my birthday yesterday with dear and the boys at one of our favourite place. The boys were so excited and Eden was so eager to sing his familiar song. So we let him do a solo Birthday song when this heavenly Chocolate Molten birthday cake sat on the table .Gee.... I suddenly hear angel's voice and he was so.. so.. sweet. ( It was such a moment to be captured but arrh... and we forgot to bring the camera! )

Thank you boys and dear for such precious moments.

Loving...

Boys .... they quarrel , they fight, they cry and they can be so loving too :)
I love this pics. Makes me smile :)

School Holidays

Definitely fun time for the boys !!!

Paella ???

I had this sudden urge to attempt this Spanish dish last Saturday. Maybe baby wanted Spanish dinner hahahha :) Run through the ingredient list and stopped at this thing called Saffron. Aiya !!! This is one of the key ingredient besides rice and olive oil and I don't have it :(

So this my Paella without Saffron Version (left pic). Not much different right ?? But I wonder how it would taste differently.

The Ears are back

Mickey's ear is finally back. I finally move all the cactus to a smaller pot. So far,no cat has lay any more pile of S*** on it. Well, unless they can S*** with such precision without touching the 'thorny' neighbour !!

Chinese New Year Special Treats

Adam's jaw nearly dropped seeing a 40 flavors box of jelly beans delivered by a 'special postman' weeks before Chinese New Year. But somehow 'cruel' mama have decided that it should be a CNY special treats and therefore no one should lay hands on it till New Year(that will include ALL male species at home)

At the same time, mama wondered why little Eden have not much response seeing the colouful box. Unusual for such goodies as he loves any sweet stuff.
Ah haa.... finally he's not cool and calm anymore when he finally saw it unwrapped and tasted it.

Papa and Mama is still busy trying the different flavor each day :)

Little Einsteins

This has become number one in Eden's cartoon chart for the past few weeks. Basically its designed to teach art and music appreciation by integrating famous art works and classical music in each episode. Mama has been enjoying it together so far.... Vivaldi's spring is still in the air.

Eden has somehow tie in each of us to the characters. Let me introduce.. from the left its Adam, Baby, Mama (so happen her name is Annie) and Eden. Ha... what about daddy ??? He is the red jet behind that carry us around in the mission.

Chinese New Year

I got myself a bright red for New Year this round. Pretty unusual as I normally will not choose red for clothes. New Year day's activity have not changed. We had the usual reunion dinner at parent's place but the unusual thing is that I am one of chef this year. And as usual we still get 'Ang Pau' from WK's dad which is unusual for those married. (That makes me feel young :)

We had our usual family photo on the first day of CNY but the unusual thing is there's 5 of us this round. Little baby has been kicking so vigorously since Eve that I start wondering if there's such thing as too much movement.

Here's a picture for Sigrun who wanted to see how pregnant I am. Seriously, I don't think I look pregnant in those pictures. Agree ?? But physically and emotionally I just can't deny that eh :)

Happy Chinese New Year to all !! Hope you had a unusual usual Chinese New Year too.

My Valentine

My Man surely don't take No for an answer ...

Week 1
Valentine : Dear did you notice that I have a firm ab now ?
Beloved : Err... I think so


Week 2
Valentine : Looook..... dear, I think the the tummy's fat is getting thinner too :)
Beloved : Are you holding your breath ???

Week 3
Valentine : Feel it with your hand dear .... Do you feel that its really firm and getting muscular ??
Beloved : Yes ...

The Lord is our Rock, our Fotress and Our Deliverer

The suspected culprit.

I just could not understand why dear's computer thingy will choose to die down when he is not around. Who else, but poor me that he will suspect as the culprit behind the scene.

This round the monitor 'died', no light, no picture, no reaction to anything. It was still functioning well the last time i used it. So as usual I pleaded innocent in the matter.

IT MUST BE THE NEIGHBOUR"S CAT !!! I was not around the whole week. Yes... its the CAT.

My cup of tea

Pampered myself with a nice cup of tea (with lots of milk) and some mouth- watering chocolate digestive biscuit while making this few entries.

Hmm... just heavenly :)

Shopping or working trip??

Looks like dear has found his remedy for air sickness. Sitted on a more comfortable chair this round he could take his meals on board and enjoy some sleep. He would enjoy travelling more now of course.

I also think dear work extra hard this trip. Apart from his packed itinerary of meetings scheduled with different people each day he has to work Over Time to shop. New Year is around, so he will be shopping for the boys and of course not forgetting his girl. ( note the singular being used here )

Mama is typing with some slight jealousy here, discovering that the full load of trendy lovely girly stuff in the luggage are not in her size. Next trip I will go along to monitor.....

I hate cats !

My neighbour's cat has always been tempering with my cactus for some time. And I came back to discover it has 'taken down' one of mickey mouse cactus's ear. Agrrh .....my patient is over... the battle has began, I shall blast my fiery hose pipe to take vengence till it will not step in my territoty.

p/s - i hate the cat only, still love my neighbour :)

A week without dear ...

The boys and I spend a week at Grandma's house when dear was away. I thought it will be more convenient (and of course relieve lots of stress) for me to just leave Eden behind when I work and Adam's grandpa will help to fetch Adam to school close by in the morning.

So we packed lots of stuff from neccesity to favourites that I could hardly squeese the boys in the car :) The boys were having lots of fun the first few days but boths were missing home and papa towards the end of the week.

Mama had a unplesant surprise too. On Tuesday morning some blood was spotted which its not a good sign for 21 weeks. Was at hospital the whole mornning and dragged to cancelled all classes for the day ( I promised to do a Q&A session to prepare them for exam) While waiting for doctor, negative thought come one after another and I SMS some LG angel to pray together with me. Having the peace and assurance of God that I am in His good hand was all I needed.

I was asked to monitor the symptom with more rest. Still have little bit on and off for the week and i pray that it will gone completely very soon.

Mother in law says I have been moving around too much. On top of that I know very well that I have to put a hold on my 'to do list' to clean and tidy the house.

Thank you for praying for me ... angels :)

First Day !!

Both the boys were very excited for their first day.

New bag, new shoes, new books, new hair cut.... little boy excitedly packed his bag yesterday and tells me he is happy to see his friends again after such long holidays.
Wakes up 5++am and gets himself ready for his exciting day at school. I am glad and proud he is very independent, that daddy can just drop him off school and then he takes a school bus to Ah Ma's house by himself.

The other big boy ...( I just can't believe some people thinks that he is 20 years old) is having his first day in the office as well. Apart from the traffic, the tie thingy with formal office attire is something he has to bear with. Of course he attempts to bend the dress code to the minimal since his boss is in the other side of the world.

Bukit Tinggi

We had a short break at Bukit Tinggi just enjoying 'doing nothing' and away from the busy buzzling shopping malls and from my to do list at home.

Daddy did the packing this round and I can't believe that he did not even bring any jacket for the boys. Should have only let him pack for himself. I told him that I will be proud if he learn how to pack his own luggage and IRON CLOTHES as part of his new year resolution :)



The boys had a five minutes dip in the pool. I think they will turn to ice scupture if we don't take them out. The cool water and wind is killing. So they both ended in the hot bath tub :)


Adam found his new love, a Rabbit !! After some encouragement he finally touch the soft fur and immediately fell in love. I wonder when he will stop asking me for a pet rabbit ...

I am 3

The tradition continues... Bob and Wendy were invited to sit on Eden's cake this year. He had a great day at the Park with Adam, Darlene and Aunty Phoebe and then dinner with Kirsten, Declan, Godpa and Godma.

Farewell my friend

Farewell my princess Arya. I miss you dearly....


Eragon,
the dragon rider :)

Stretch Mark Cream

I knew I should apply it much earlier ....mother in law says its too late oledi. Ha .... finally the strong urge came yersterday. Why ??? Because I accidently saw a friend's strecth mark while she bend over to carry her child. OMG ..... I don't want those horrible tattoo on me !!!! I still want to wear Bikini .... as i was jokingly telling a friend some time ago :)

Strech Mark Go away...
Never came back another day ...

Do Re Mi .....

I was with Adam for his music class as usual last Saturday. One of the kids mom approached me asking whether Adam had started any extra private lesson. We chat a bit and i figure out that she has been asking other parents the same question. Apparently she is worry that her son will be left behind if other kids are going extra lesson.

I told her I will only consider it when I can't cope with the lesson.Been proud of myself so far being able to teach Adam at home. Having no music background I still have lots of difficulties even with the basic 'taugeh' (note) reading, what more with other more complicated stuff.

'Kiasu' that our child is not good enough compare with others. I must confess that I am not entire free from this mentality. Sometimes we label it as wanting the best for our children. Focus on what we want and forget to see what our child need.

Baby

I am glad the boys are excited to have another sibling. Its heart melting to see them kissing baby goodnight or sometimes they will just lie down and press their ear on my tummy to hear what the little one is doing inside. Eden is truly imaginative - last week he wanted to see baby and he seriously think he can look in through my navel :) After trying very hard he told me that its too dark to see.

We brought the boys to 'see' baby last Monday. It was a interesting and exciting time to see God's wonderful creation in my very own womb. We saw something very different this round - little one is sucking thumb, yawning, and did lots of hands and legs exercise just within that few minutes of scan. (Eden and Adam was sleeping most of the scan)

Of course anxious daddy asked Dr. the important question after knowing that baby is developing well. So Dr. seach and look..... and look.... and look again. Yet its still too early to tell with more certainty and asked us not to annouce it to the world yet.

Daddy is extremely excited for next visit....