New signs from Aaron

Aaron can now sign:
- milk
- doll
- all done
- bus

And he's finally waving goodbye!

Burnt

Nadine received a memorable and painful Lantern Festival gift this year.

Last Sunday, she went downstairs to play lanterns with our neighbors. In her excitement, she ran under the lantern that Daddy was holding, and hold wax dripped on her ear. She whined for a bit, and Daddy scrapped off the thin layer of wax on her ear. After that, she ran off to play with her friends, and we didn't think much about it.

Back home, no more play, no more friends, time to shower, she suddenly remembered her pain. And only then did we realise it was quite a bad burn! The wound looked really angry for 3 days and even bled a bit before finally drying up on Thursday. Hopefully there will not be any scar!

Aaron's 1st independent steps

While trying to capture Aaron sign some new words - all done, milk and doll; Mummy caught him taking a few steps unaided!

Creative

We were at the toy shop yesterday, and Nadine wanted to buy a toy cash register. Mummy refused. Didn't want Nadine to have a habit of buying whatever she wants, whenever she wants; or to buy a toy whenever we're out. To her credit, she was quite compliant, although disappointed. She put back the toy without kicking up a fuse. But lingered in the shop for a while.

Later in the evening, Nadine took out the lego set and built this cash register! Brought it to Mummy, beaming, and wanted Mummy to be the cashier.

10 points for being creative and resourceful, Nadine! So proud of you!

Little drummer boy

Aaron loves to play the drums. Not sure if it's in the blood, or just coz he sees Daddy play all the time and wants to imitate him. He doesn't just hit 1 spot. He will hit the snare drum, toms, hi-hat and cymbals like a pro! Daddy's really pleased. Claims that Aaron can follow his tempo too. Hmm .....

Aaron signs 'sleep'

New sign from Aaron that he's happily repeating.

Gardens by the Bay

We went to Gardens by the Bay for the first time this evening. It is indeed a very beautiful place.

Aaron enjoyed himself tremendously, crawling and walking around.

  

Nadine, on the other hand, preferred to be pushed around. And because she wore such a "skimpy" dress, in Daddy's words, she was cold in the conservatory, and did not quite enjoy herself. She wasn't keen on taking photos too.

A failed attempt at taking a photo of Daddy and the kids

The place is so beautiful that it is so easy to take nice photos of it. The Singapore government has really done a great job in beautifying the Marina Bay area, and making our little island a more attractive place!

Aaron - 14 months old

Weight: 8.6 kg

Height: 78 cm

In the last week, Aaron has sort of decided that he doesn't want to sign any more. He simply refuses to sign 'please' and 'more', and would throw a tantrum if we insist on him signing. Sigh ... this boy, like his sister, certainly has a mind of his own.

He can walk, holding on to something or someone for support. But most times, he refuses to walk. He much prefers to crawl ... for now.

Bibi's birthday

Yesterday was Bibi's birthday. We brought her out for dinner and bought her a little cake that was just nice for 4 1/2 of us - Daddy, Mummy, Bibi, Nadine and Aaron.

We've been really blessed to have Bibi. She's a very capable helper - an extremely good cook, housekeeper, multi-tasker, and most important of all, loves Nadine and Aaron, and takes very good care of them. What a great blessing!

Luanne's princess-themed birthday party

Luanne turned 3 last Friday. On Saturday, her parents held a princess-themed party for her. It started with a glamour make-over for her and her 2 girlfriends, Vera and Nadine.

The 'professional' photos that were taken at the shop were not impressive. In fact, Aunty Lydia had a much better camera than the photographer!

Then there was a catwalk, which the girls were not quite interested in.

They were more interested in the shop's princess slippers, which all their mothers will never buy for them!

The princesses had their own little paparazzi ... 

After the make-over, there was a lunch party with more friends, with a princess cake, no less.

We hope you had fun, and will continue to enjoy plenty of blessings, love and joy throughout your life, Luanne!