9th Nov Grandpa birthday

Today is my FIL's birthday celebration. We went to River view hotel for a Chinese buffet dinner.

Food was acceptable but not very fantastic.

Ryann was very cranky during the dinner because he doesn't want to sit down. He wanted to come down and walk. Once out of the high chair, he started walking every where around the table and restaurant. Phew, very tired chasing after him but it was fun seeing him walking around.

Ryann was clapping happily during the birthday song. I could see the happiness in my FIL's eyes. I hope they can meet more often. I know he love Ryann alot but just that he doesn't express his feelings out openly. This year was a different year for him. This year Ryann is able to clap for him. The only thing i dun like about meeting up with them is always on different parenting style. Always have the intention to feed him adult food. Why so urgent? The only benefit i can see is the convenience we adults experience when we bring them out. Other then that, why so urgent?

Ryann was too tired by the end of the day. He fell asleep on our way home.

My one and only off day is over! Tomorrow is Monday again. =(

8th Nov Ryann is able to stand up on his own without support

Ryann was able to stand up on his own without support this afternoon but sad to say, i didn't get to see it. He is improving and hopefully will get better as days goes by.

Ryann seems to be better already. Not so much of watery stools these few days. Finally those puking and watery stools days are coming to an end! Yippee...

Hopefully by next week i can take the Prevnar jab for Ryann. $170. Super expensive lor! Haiz.

6th Nov Mummy's lunar birthday gift from Ryann

Today is my lunar birthday and Ryann gave me a birthday pressie. That is to dance for me to see. So funny. he will even shake his shoulders during the dance. I must really find a chance to get it on video. That definitely ease off all my tiredness.

This birthday, i have come to realize many life values.
From the day a woman gave birth to her child, she no longer celebrates her own birthday as nothing matters more then the day her child was born. I totally agree as look at the effort i put in for Ryann's birthday party, you will know i definitely love Ryann more then i love myself.

Being a mother is never easy. We got to worry about almost everything about our babies. Their development in terms of motor skills or communication skills and many other factors. Woman are just naturally thinkers. We think a lot but sometimes a bit too much. Woman will do research to find out more about everything from baby care, babies health, babies development milestone, how to handle your child terrible 2s and many more. All mothers would want the best for their children. And naturally we build this strong image and character within us so that we can protect our child with all means and nothing matters more then our little sweet heart.I believe many mummies would agree with that. This source of energy comes from unlimited love.

Love is amazing. You cant see it but you can see how it changes a woman - a mother.

5th Nov Happy birthday Mummy~Me!

The last thing a person would want to do on her own birthday is to do things that might spoil her mood for the rest of the day. I did just that. I booked for my final theory test today. I was already on my driving lessons almost 1 and a half year ago but due to pregnancy, i couldn't continue and thus had to retake again as my final theory is only valid for 2 years. Thank God for His blessings. I managed to pass the final theory again.


Hubby wanted to bring me to orchard road today. What a change. I thought he was always against me buying my luxury bags. But i decided to wait instead. Time is bad now. I can do without the bag. We went to parkway parade to walk around instead. Hubby couldn't find any gift for me as i didn't want anything. Initially wanted to buy jewellery for me but i didn't want. Nowadays to prevent scratching Ryann, i hardly wear any rings other then our wedding bands.


But we brought 2 shorts for Ryann and a thermal jar which was on sale. Nothing for Mummy but it was ok.


As years goes by, birthday doesn't hold much meanings to me anymore. Just a date, nothing great about it. I am not abit excited about it coming nor am i sad that the day just ended like a blink of an eye. But i am certainly glad that many of my friends remembered me on this day.


I still remember last year this time, Ryann was so tiny and we celebrated our open house with our family members at my current place and they surprised me with a cake. This year no cake no celebrations but i am more then contented with Hubby and Ryann by my side.


Went to Xiao Hong Lou (Red house) for dinner. Hubby felt like having crab for dinner thus we went to our favourite restaurant that serve delicious crab. He ordered so much food, we were so full lor.
Because of my manicured nails, Hubby had to help me with the prawn and crab. Haha. I am being served like a queen. =p









Food was really nice.
Tomorrow i am going to have my D24 durian cake. Sis brought me a cake from my favourite EMicakes. Yummy!

4th Nov Bonding day with Ryann

Took leave for today and tomorrow to take good care of Ryann and also to 'enjoy' being 1 year older. =p

Brought Ryann to Vivo again today as hubby wanted to buy his Crocs shoe and had dinner at Dian Xiao Er. Their food is nice and hubby like it a lot. Unfortunately, the disaster only started after dinner. Ryann vomited all his porridge. Partly also because i couldn't get him to stop putting his fingers in his mouth and also his gastric flu. Luckily we brought extra clothes to change him. My heart hurts to see him sick. I know he is very hungry but yet i didn't dare to feed him more in fear that he might just puke again. Fed him half a bowl more and decided to feed him milk instead. He wobbled every thing up and fell asleep after a while.

Went to Toys R us and brought a Thomas the train toy and V-smile cartridge for Ryann. Hubby was asking me is there any thing i want and I thought for a while. I guess all i wanted is Ryann to get well soon.

Some pictures of Ryann during this trip.

3rd Nov What a week we had.

What a week we had.....

First of all, Rhys got admitted to hospital for stomach flu. Auntie Jannie went to visit him with Rebecca, Hazel and Kimberly. After being discharge from hospital, sis and mum started feeling unwell and at the same time, Auntie Jannie, hazel and Kimberly got the stomach flu virus too. All 3 of them were vomiting and having diarrhoea at the same time too. Mum had diarrhoea for a few days.
On Thursday, Ryann start to vomit already. He vomited for 5 times on that day. And I couldn't find a PD around my area. Kidslink and Kids clinic didn't have night clinic on Thursday. I went to a GP instead and was luckily seen by Dr Wong Tien Hua (The handsome and young doctor downstairs =p). Surprisingly, Ryann did not struggle at all when Dr Wong check his temperature and he allowed him to check his stomach. This was totally unexpected because he is usually not co-operative with the doctors. Was given medicine for the stomach wind and vomiting. And was given the medicine to help clear the virus out of his body. Till now he is still not well yet.

Soon, Dad vomited too and started to have lots of wind in his tummy. Being a stroke patient, we have to be even careful with what he eat and hopefully he doesn't get serious diarrhoea problem as we are afraid he might get dehydrated. He is not allowed to drink too much water in fear that water might goes into his lungs.

I started having lots of wind in my tummy on Saturday night and felt really tired. On Sunday, I woke up with body aches and a bad tummy ache. Was running a temperature then and i was practically sleeping all the way through the day. Only woke up for milk pumping and i didn't even ate anything at all. Tri vomited that night too. Lucky after taking the medicine, both of us felt alot better.

Phew, this virus is moving strong and i guess our bodies are just fighting it. I just pray that this stomach flu saga is going to be over soon and God will grant our family with good health.

29th Oct Ryann only interested in the gigantic book

Ryann only have interest with the gigantic book.

Yesterday i tried to read the normal A4 size story book, he was only interested for 2 pages and soon he wander off to play with other toys.

Today i showed him the gingerbread man book, and he started smiling thus i read that to him instead and he stayed still throughout the story.

Today, while Rhys was watching the vcd, Ryann went to hit on the vcd player and that caused the player to malfunction. The tv went noisy and the vcd just stopped. Rhys got frightened by Ryann's action and started crying. Naughty Ryann still act as if nothing happen. Sis told him 'No' but he simply ignore her lor. He only scare of BIL cos when BIL hold him up, he started kicking in the air. So funny. Dunno want to be angry or laugh at him.

28th Oct Ryann walks in shopping mall

Today is the first time we allow Ryann to walk in a shopping mall. This 'ya ya' little boy don't want us to hold his hands. He swept our hands away and started walking towards the escalator! Naughty boy!

Went to people's park to buy some daily necessity such as shampoo, hubby's gel and Ryann's shower gel. Decided not to continue using California baby body wash because it it really expensive. Change back to QV wash for him since it is suitable for him too. ocean is selling at $19 but at guardian is selling at $25 at least! Great buy!

Started the 5 minute method of suggestions which i previously consulted Samantha. I think i disturb Ryann at sleep cos he keep tossing and turning when i talk to him. He must be thinking that mummy is so annoying, disturb him when he sleep. I must think of what to say and record it down. So many things i hope he will not do. is 5 minutes enough? =p

27th Oct More Videos of Ryann: scare of TMX Elmo

Last time Ryann is not scare of TMX Elmo. In fact he was quite amused by it. Suddenly today, we realize that he is running away from TMX Elmo. But he is not scare of his other Elmo plush toy. So funny.






Ryann knows how to press the nose of Elmo to activate the Elmo tomato toy.

26th Oct GUG Trial class

NO cameras allowed so we couldnt take pictures in the class.

They check the hands and legs before letting the kids go in but frankly speaking, they didnt disinfect ryann's hands because he simply refuse to let them touch his hands.

Classroom setup:

Toys and balls on the floor for free play warm up. They then got the kids to put back the toys themselves. Ryann manage to put back a ball but bad aiming skills, the ball was outside the box.

When the class starts, they start to sing a song to get the kids sitting on the mat. During the singing part, Ryann enjoyed it alot. Clapping his hands along and smiling. They introduced the number 9 by counting the number of babies in the class and 9 stars were drawn on the board. Through out the play time, they encourage the babies to say bye bye to the toys.

They did quite a few songs which Ryann participate by clapping and hiting the mat. Some familiar songs we did during the class was like wheels on the bus, twinkle twinkle little star, itcy wincy spider, old macdonald had a farm.

During the class, they introduced Zoophonics. Today's letter is Q. They had this Quail puppet and this Quail puppet went round to kiss every baby on their cheeks. Then they introduced 3 words. Quiet, Quack and Queen.

Quiet - They had this book about Quiet and loud but Ryann wasn't paying any attention on the teacher. He was practically 'running' about the room.

Quack - They had this rubber duckie and the old macdonald song to attract Ryann's attention. They went round drawing this duck on every babies hand but ryann just refuse. Thank God for that as they use White board marker and some babies were even licking on it.

Queen - just some simple questions but Ryann was not listening. Neither am I.

Then we went round to the 'zoo' but singing the Zoo phonics song. Which was quite interesting.

~~~~Water break time ~~~~

Then the parachute came in. The parachute activity is for them to train on their self confidence. Ryann did very well for that segment. He was not scared, he did not cry and most of all he was smiling, The parachute activity requires us to put our babies at the centre of the parachute and mummies will hold the side and start turning round and round. Some babies started crying. After that, we tried to get the babies involved by pulling the side up and down. They started introducing a new song to teach up, down, under, fast and slow. Overall Ryann enjoyed this part.

Then come talking time. Ryann cannot sit still during the talking time. He only enjoys the singing part.We made mini maracas with Small aluminium foil balls.

After which We move on to the music room for more songs and exercise for the mummies. We sang songs of the park and we are suppose to swing them up and down like on the swing. I think Ryann enjoyed himself. Then we sang wheels on the bus. My favourite segment is the bubbles and the stars, They blow bubbles and Ryann was so happy to be able to touch them. Then they gave us each 1 touch light and they off the lights. Ryann's enjoyed them too. After everything we have to sing the goodbye song and that's the end of the class.

Overall, they were pretty organized but i think the teachers didn't control the class very well. As half way through quite messy. Ryann like the music part only. I only don't like the white board arker idea.

Ryann was so hungry after the class that he finishes his milk and he fell asleep on the way back.

I am glad he enjoyed the class.