Annabelle's First Few Words, Sing Along...

Annabelle has started speaking and talking more frequent lately. She is able to speak few words that I can clearly identify what are they such as "Amma", "Akka", "Mummy", "Papa", "DogDog", "Sit", "Car Car...", "Baby (but she pronounced it as ba-bi)... :P (these are some that I can recall)

Sometime, out of a sudden, she will utter some words that are really out of our expectation. She will also imitate what we says...

I remembered last two weeks ago, after my departmental training at the hotel, Ivan brought Annabelle to the hotel to fetch me home. Ivan had complained to me (in front of Annabelle) that she was a little naughty, refused to drink the milk that was prepared. Annabelle looked at me, put her moving index finger up and say "NO... NO"... We both burst out laughing when we heard that. That was really a good moment to refresh!

Besides speaking, she loves to sing along some nursery rhythm that we put in the car. The all time favourite "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" was one of those she loves to sing especially follow the last word or sound of the song. She will also sing and dance along when she watch her Disney Cartoon, Mickey Mouse. She will also waive "bye bye" and kiss "flying" kisses to say goodbye...

It is such as joy to see her grow. Mummy and papa are so proud that you learnt well.. Keep it up!  Annabelle girl, another milestones achieved..!!! Hooray!!!

Sick & Misfortune

I am down with cough and flu for the past one week. Today, I saw one of my medicine that I took from the clinic, the last I fall sick was not too long ago which is 3 Aug. This year, I have been sick for many times. I don't know if my immune are lower because I am carrying or I am getting older?!!

Just told Ivan yesterday, last time (before having kids); when I fall sick, I do take it very lightly. Now, time is different; when I am sick, the next thing in my mind is I need to be well so that my germ or virus does not pass onto Annabelle. I think this is normal for every mother to think as such. This round, I had officially pass on my cough to Annabelle and she has passed her flu to me. Everyone in the house is not well. Many things to be blame... weather, ignorance, not taking good care of ourself, it is a norm to be sick... :> But anyway, hope all are fine... Annabelle, get well soon!

Oh, my misfortune... my working laptop was stolen from my cubicle over the weekend of 6/10 -7/10. All my works, files and everything are gone with it. I was very very shocked to know it on Monday morning, the Kensington Lock that locked on the laptop was cut. The whole set of laptop just disappeared from my desk. Backup!!??? I always teach my students to do frequent backup but I did not do it frequent enough, some of my files can be recover but some are completely gone! I am very upset and disturbed over it, but I told myself I need to get over it as nothing can be done as it has happened. For the next few months, I am going to be busy preparing my lecture notes, tutorial answers and others again.

Yes, the last week was not too pleasant, hope the weeks to come will be better...

Bangun Pagi, Gosok Gigi, Pergi Sekolah...

Been a busy month of September, didn't have much time to drop by to note for our princess.

For a 13 months old baby, Annabelle has cut many of her teeth. So, 3 weeks ago we decided to buy her toothbrush and toothpaste to start the "gosok gigi" process. We went shopping for toothbrush and toothpaste on that weekend. Papa found a rattle toothbrush and mummy found a traditional toothbrush. Guess what we have decided for Annabelle? We bought both! :) The rattle apple green color toothbrush is used in the house during the weekend and the normal toothbrush is sent to daycare for her daily use. The next day, we started the brushing teeth.

Annabelle was excited to hold the rattle toothbrush, I showed her how to brush her teeth. She imitated the steps. But she has difficulty spitting out the toothpaste and water but swallowed them. Thank God the toothpaste is safe for baby.

Overall, she is happy with this process. Everytime stepping into the bathroom, she will point towards the direction where the toothpaste, toothbrush and her mug was kept. :)  "Annabelle baby, Good start, keep it up!"

Our princess has grown so much!. Papa also bought her a bag recently. One day, she took the bag; I put it onto her back; there you go, she is ready to go to school. "Annabelle, wait k.. your time to go to school will be coming... but not now"