Ian enjoying a ride on the bike, before picking up dirt from the floor again...
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
New Clothes From Fox
During our routine trip to AMK hub for dinner and groceries, we passed by the Fox outlet there and saw a storewide clearance. Tees were going for 60-70% off, and we enjoyed an additional discount of 10%, thanks to Citibank.
We managed to grab 4 tops for Ian as his current ones were getting too short, exposing his bellybutton on and off. All these costed us exactly $27.
We managed to grab 4 tops for Ian as his current ones were getting too short, exposing his bellybutton on and off. All these costed us exactly $27.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hairband?!
Brace yourself for a surprise, as you are going to see Ian wearing a hairband! He learnt how to put it on his head after I showed him once...hehehe...you are probably thinking that this Mummy is weird, eh?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
My Little Housekeeper
One fine day, about a week ago, Ian picked up the used diaper on the floor from the bedroom, and headed straight to the dustbin in the kitchen without seeking our consent. And to our pleasant surprise, he threw the diaper into the dustbin, and returned to my side.
I thought, "Wow, great!". And for these few days, he has displayed his housekeeping skills. For instance, he will pick up something from the table to play, and then put it back before he goes off. Just 2 mornings ago, he woke up and started to pack his books back into the shelf. He also enjoys picking up dirt from the floor and throwing it into the dustbin.
However, our joy quickly transformed into a headache when he started to throw his toys into the dustbin too. Apparently, he is delighted at throwing things away.
Ian, please stop throwing your toys away!
I thought, "Wow, great!". And for these few days, he has displayed his housekeeping skills. For instance, he will pick up something from the table to play, and then put it back before he goes off. Just 2 mornings ago, he woke up and started to pack his books back into the shelf. He also enjoys picking up dirt from the floor and throwing it into the dustbin.
However, our joy quickly transformed into a headache when he started to throw his toys into the dustbin too. Apparently, he is delighted at throwing things away.
Ian, please stop throwing your toys away!
What Comes After 1?
Ask Ian, and he will answer "two". We have discovered his new found skill just a few days ago. Strangely, this is the only number that he "says". He does not say "one", nor does he say "three".
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Another Shopping Weekend
After Ian's Kindermusik and LNT classes today, we headed down to Robinsons to buy new teats for Ian without knowing whether there was a sale. When we turned into the carpark, we had a feeling that there was no sale since there was no queue to enter.
As Hubby was a little hungry, we had our tea-break at Haagan Daz so as to use up my voucher from Starhub. Ian enjoyed the waffle and chocolate ice-cream very much!
After the ice-cream indulgance, we proceeded to Robinsons to buy whatever we needed. Just before we set our foot inside, we confirmed our suspicion that there was no sale as the store was quite empty. We went in anyway, since we had to get the teats, with or without discount.
Even though the store was quite empty, they did not carry the L-sized teats that we needed! This trip became my personal shopping spree for we left with a pair of wedge pumps for myself. It was on 20% discount, and we had needed to use up another Centrepoint voucher that was going to expire next month. Just after I had paid at the cashier, the cashier informed me that if I was happy with their service, I could 'ring the bell'. I stared at the metal stick that she had pointed to for a few seconds, before I finally figured out what she was trying to tell me. There was a triangle hung up above my head. Anyway, I hit on the triangle using the iron beater which was referred to as a 'bell'. To my pleasant surprise, everyone in the store clapped. It was rather hilarious. Shortly after I left the counter, I heard another chime at the back and another round of applause. Hubby thought that the whole thing looked like an MLM presentation talk. However, it was quite a pleasant idea from the store. This probably made the staff work harder in improving their service.
We headed straight to AMK Hub for an early dinner, to be followed by grocery shopping. We had a pleasant surprise there - there was a huge sale at G2000. There was an additional 25% discount on top of the sale prices. We managed to buy 2 pairs of working pants for $50+, and the total savings reflected in the bill was $60+! It must be the biggest sale we had ever seen at G2000. However, we still did not find the elusive L-sized teats at NTUC!
As Hubby was a little hungry, we had our tea-break at Haagan Daz so as to use up my voucher from Starhub. Ian enjoyed the waffle and chocolate ice-cream very much!
After the ice-cream indulgance, we proceeded to Robinsons to buy whatever we needed. Just before we set our foot inside, we confirmed our suspicion that there was no sale as the store was quite empty. We went in anyway, since we had to get the teats, with or without discount.
Even though the store was quite empty, they did not carry the L-sized teats that we needed! This trip became my personal shopping spree for we left with a pair of wedge pumps for myself. It was on 20% discount, and we had needed to use up another Centrepoint voucher that was going to expire next month. Just after I had paid at the cashier, the cashier informed me that if I was happy with their service, I could 'ring the bell'. I stared at the metal stick that she had pointed to for a few seconds, before I finally figured out what she was trying to tell me. There was a triangle hung up above my head. Anyway, I hit on the triangle using the iron beater which was referred to as a 'bell'. To my pleasant surprise, everyone in the store clapped. It was rather hilarious. Shortly after I left the counter, I heard another chime at the back and another round of applause. Hubby thought that the whole thing looked like an MLM presentation talk. However, it was quite a pleasant idea from the store. This probably made the staff work harder in improving their service.
We headed straight to AMK Hub for an early dinner, to be followed by grocery shopping. We had a pleasant surprise there - there was a huge sale at G2000. There was an additional 25% discount on top of the sale prices. We managed to buy 2 pairs of working pants for $50+, and the total savings reflected in the bill was $60+! It must be the biggest sale we had ever seen at G2000. However, we still did not find the elusive L-sized teats at NTUC!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Another Sewing Project Completed
After procrastinating for several weeks and squeezing hours before bedtime on certain weekends, I have finally completed another sewing project - a purse for lunch! I have been enduring with my draw-string purse bought from Japan for ages, until I could no longer tolerate the hassle of using it. Hence, I have set my mind on making my own pouch.
Verdict: I have been using it for about a week now, and have been pleased with it for it is easier to carry and to retrieve things as compared to my old draw-string purse.
Verdict: I have been using it for about a week now, and have been pleased with it for it is easier to carry and to retrieve things as compared to my old draw-string purse.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Mum Mum Mum
These are the three words heard most frequently from Ian, other than "ball".
Whenever Ian sees something that he wants to eat, he will say "mum mum mum" to tell us to give him some. When he has had enough of something, he will turn his head away to avoid the food, or use his hands to push the spoon away.
These mornings, Ian has been going to the living room to bring his canister of puffs to us, then telling us that he wants to eat it. He is also beginning to realise that it is easier to open the lid and help himself to the puffs instead of asking us for it.
He seems to love these puffs and biscuits more than any other food now. What shall we do with this little boy?
Whenever Ian sees something that he wants to eat, he will say "mum mum mum" to tell us to give him some. When he has had enough of something, he will turn his head away to avoid the food, or use his hands to push the spoon away.
These mornings, Ian has been going to the living room to bring his canister of puffs to us, then telling us that he wants to eat it. He is also beginning to realise that it is easier to open the lid and help himself to the puffs instead of asking us for it.
He seems to love these puffs and biscuits more than any other food now. What shall we do with this little boy?
More Signs
At this month, Ian has began to do more signs although he may not fully understand all the meaning:
- hot
- hat/head
- please
- crackers
- help
These are the signs that he understands:
- more
- ball
- shoes
- milk
- brush teeth
Unfortunately, he still refuses to sign the two words - Daddy and Mommy - that we have been teaching him for months. He has signed them twice and we have not seen him done it again.
We realised that he started to know what are "shoes", when we said the word, and he signed it and ran towards his squeaky shoes. Unfortunately, he does not like other "normal" shoes and will throw a tantrum if we refuse to let him wear his squeaky ones. :(
- hot
- hat/head
- please
- crackers
- help
These are the signs that he understands:
- more
- ball
- shoes
- milk
- brush teeth
Unfortunately, he still refuses to sign the two words - Daddy and Mommy - that we have been teaching him for months. He has signed them twice and we have not seen him done it again.
We realised that he started to know what are "shoes", when we said the word, and he signed it and ran towards his squeaky shoes. Unfortunately, he does not like other "normal" shoes and will throw a tantrum if we refuse to let him wear his squeaky ones. :(
Monday, July 6, 2009
Ian Is 15 Months Old
On 3rd July, we brought Ian back to Dr Ong for his MMR vaccine. Ian was at his usual happy self and enjoyed himself watching other kids and running around the clinic. As usual, his Daddy had a tough time chasing after him. His weight was 11.2 kg, as he lost some weight due to his recent episodes of diarrhoea.
We waited quite a while for our turn as the clinic was overwhelmed with newborns who were given priority. When we finally went into the consultation room, Ian was still very cheerful, up to the moment till he felt the pain on his thigh. However, his cries were shortlived as he stopped immediately when Dr Ong gave him a packet of biscuits. Dr commented that our boy was very practical. As usual, Dr advised us to let him take a wide variety of food, and also gave the green light for honey and Marmite/Bovril. Perhaps one day I will have to resort to these taste enhancers to whet Ian's appetite.
After our business was done at the PD, it was my turn to see Dr Tan for my annual checkup. The wait was incredulously long as usual, and Ian ate up the 2 pieces of biscuits given to him earlier on and also drank some milk. Luckily, the clinic had a play area to keep our little rascal entertained. Surprisingly, Dr Tan still remembered Ian's name and even asked to see him since he was outside. Ian was shy initially, but started to smile too in response to Dr's warm smile. She commented it was good that he was active, tall, but not fat.
We waited quite a while for our turn as the clinic was overwhelmed with newborns who were given priority. When we finally went into the consultation room, Ian was still very cheerful, up to the moment till he felt the pain on his thigh. However, his cries were shortlived as he stopped immediately when Dr Ong gave him a packet of biscuits. Dr commented that our boy was very practical. As usual, Dr advised us to let him take a wide variety of food, and also gave the green light for honey and Marmite/Bovril. Perhaps one day I will have to resort to these taste enhancers to whet Ian's appetite.
After our business was done at the PD, it was my turn to see Dr Tan for my annual checkup. The wait was incredulously long as usual, and Ian ate up the 2 pieces of biscuits given to him earlier on and also drank some milk. Luckily, the clinic had a play area to keep our little rascal entertained. Surprisingly, Dr Tan still remembered Ian's name and even asked to see him since he was outside. Ian was shy initially, but started to smile too in response to Dr's warm smile. She commented it was good that he was active, tall, but not fat.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Sketch, Ian, Sketch
We were shopping at Takashimaya, and discovered the MegaSketch on over 30% discount. Hence, we purchased it, hoping to use it to teach Ian some words and also to let him practise using a pen.
Ian does not really know how to hold the pen properly as he is always holding it upside down. Hopefully, he will learn the proper way in the coming months.
Ian does not really know how to hold the pen properly as he is always holding it upside down. Hopefully, he will learn the proper way in the coming months.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
What A Shock
Yesterday evening, while I was on my way to pick up Ian from the nanny, something unbelievable happened. Perhaps due to the heavy pack of diapers that I was carrying, or perhaps I was too tired, I went to a wrong car which was of a similar colour and make to ours. I routinely pressed the remote key to unlock the car, and pulled the back seat's door open.
Just when I was about to throw the diapers into the car, I experienced a big SHOCK because Ian's car seat was missing. The immediate thought was that someone had infiltrated our car and stolen the car seat. Then I saw an unfamiliar jacket on the seat and I was wondering where it had come from. I also noticed an unfamiliar smell in the car. After looking at the front seats, I realised that this was not our car!
I quickly closed the door again, and found our car a short distance away. Gosh, it was such an experience.
Just when I was about to throw the diapers into the car, I experienced a big SHOCK because Ian's car seat was missing. The immediate thought was that someone had infiltrated our car and stolen the car seat. Then I saw an unfamiliar jacket on the seat and I was wondering where it had come from. I also noticed an unfamiliar smell in the car. After looking at the front seats, I realised that this was not our car!
I quickly closed the door again, and found our car a short distance away. Gosh, it was such an experience.
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