Christmas Fever 2013...

A year ago, I anxiously waited for the arrival of Abigail during the period of December; that is why we gave it a miss to the Christmas photo snapping at the mall. This year we are all way out to the shopping mall with Abigail and her sister to look and feel the Christmas. Oh yes... to felt the "Christmas"...

Since we will not be celebrating Christmas this year as our grandmother just passed away, we didn't want the girl to miss out the atmosphere and not forgetting to show Abigail, her first sight of Christmas lights (this is what we did for Annabelle when she was younger too).

Even though the mall are packed...

Even though car park was difficult to get ...

Even though how tired we were, these phrases uttered by Annabelle:

Annabelle:" Mummy, look..... Christmas lights!",she was so excited, running towards to the tall lighted trees while turning and waving at us... 

Annabelle: "Papa, I wan-na go. I want -- to -- sit.", while pointing at the carousel.

Annabelle: "I am scared.", while waiting for our turn to take a family shot with the Santa Claus.  

Annabelle: "Mei Mei, come... see... lights!" 

Annabelle: "Mummy, mei mei also wants balloon", the children gets balloon after photo taking with Santa... 

(Note: Most of the photos, you only see Annabelle's back because she is more interested to Christmas decorations than the camera!! :)) 

These had just taken all the "even though" away...

So, if you asked; it is worth going to the mall during this period. My answer is "YES".

 

 Anyway, to all of you who is reading this blog.. "Merry Christmas and Have a Blessed New Year. May 2014 filled with love, joy and peace... " :)

Another Milestones - "Gigi" Time! - Our Princess : Abigail

Recently just so occupied with works, studies and many others but I definitely need to update this milestone of my children.

I was a little worried at first and wondering this "Why she has no gigi yet?", finally at 8.5 months old, Abigail's teeth (lower central incisor) has emerged. I remembered speaking to daycare Auntie Letchumy, she has said: "Thank God!". We thank our Lord that Abigail is a strong girl that the two teeth came out and she has not catch any after effect due to teething. The only thing I can recall is, she is much more attached to me and a little more "manja".

A month later, we saw another "partner" ~ the two upper central incisor too came out. This time round, my poor baby had fever and flu. As parents who have gathered some experience from the first child, we knew that it will not be easy for the baby and we are more patient in attending to her. If you ask, if there any more teeth coming out now; the answer is YES. The upper lateral incisor now start showing "its" faces, we hope Abigail will stay strong to go through this process.

Carry me and see me "gigi"

Speaking about it, may be this is called sister's love.

At the time we are trying to comfort a cranky baby because of teething, I noticed that Annabelle too had an ulcer (slightly smaller than a 5 cents coin) at the upper gum. At the beginning, I taught this is just her molars are coming out; when I had a check on her; I had not hesitation to apply some oral lotion for her. She will cry in pain that my heart too sank... Thank God, all are well now for her.

Seeing the children grow and suffer pains as such, I rather be the one that taking these pain.

Ah ha... you will tell me... this is parenthood!! :)

Our Family ~ 1st Photobook (Hot from the Oven!)

Hot from the Oven! Our Family ~ 1st Photobook. As a person who involved in ICT teaching, I still prefer to flip through pages of photos for precious moments instead of turning on the i-gadget or laptop. How about you? 

Anyway, click the link, spend few moments with us.. Our Family ~ 1st Photobook -

Hope you enjoy it... :)

She can stands & walk (assisted) - Our Princess - Abigail

Month by month, day by day; every day I told myself that I need to update Abigail's blog; but I just overload with work and other stuff. Today, no matter how, you will be able to read a full post about her.

Abigail can stand with assistance at about 9 months old. To be frank, she is quicker in achieving her milestones than sister probably she gets to see what others and her sister is doing or she would like to be able to stand (walk later) quick so that she can join them in a group or during their playtime.

Then about 2 weeks ago, she can walk while holding onto something from one place to another. We are so pleased that she is able to do that. I had given the same stroller walker to Abigail (the same that sister used when she practised how to walk last time) so that she can use it to practice walker, but Abigail was a little reserved using it. She prefers to use a chair and push around. Ah... after all every child is different! All that we want to see is that they achieved their milestone safely... :)

See, how nicely I can stand ya!

"I am standing here, waiting for papa to come home from work!"

She like this. Pick up something and drop it and pick it up again! Funny!

How nice everyday is a holiday?!! (Backdated Post)

Wouldn't you agreed with my post title? I just have this feeling that time passed even faster whenever we have holiday with our kids. I remembered once someone said to me, "Children grow so fast that you just don't want to miss any moments that you can spend time with them.". That is so true!

Ivan and I had a wonderful time spent with Annabelle and Abigail two months ago (July) during our short holiday trip to Sitiawan, Ipoh and Sungkai. The trips were simply beautiful and fun-filling. We have our dearest "papa" and "darling" to say thank you because he really plan out the trips with love and fully utilize time that we have for the kids. Don't play play... he "siap" prepared with itinerary for the holiday. :)

Sitiawan (8 June 2013)
We visited Sitiawan on 8 June 2013 for a family friend -Murali's wedding. We stayed in a hotel that equipped with swimming pool. You will be surprised that the hotel is clean and the swimming pool is well maintained for a small town as such. We enjoyed ourselves together in the afternoon in the pool and in the evening we attended the wedding in Murali's house. Before we head back to the hotel; we stopped at the fun-fair, Annabelle had her rides and my dear husband too have some "darts" game.

The next day, our greatest papa brought all of us to Teluk Batik beach for a "Return to Nature". We reach there by noon and it was nice to see Annabelle playing with the sand and touching the sea water. Abigail was enjoying the sea view and finally zzzzz away... The trip ended with the final itinerary that papa has planned, an earlier dinner at Kuala Selangor. Both the children were so tired that they sleep through along the journey back home in Klang.

O... if you asked, "Do you all attend wedding in Sitiawan or having a holiday now?" I will answered you:"Both!"

Ipoh 06072013 & Sungkai 07072013

Last month holiday in Perak, here we come to Perak again... What is so special there?! Hmmm, wondering this in your mind, isn't it?

On the 6th July, we attending our ex-colleague, Erwindo's wedding in Ipoh. We checked into the hotel where his wedding reception is, Kinta City Riverfront Hotel. It is a very nice hotel with of course a swimming pool. Ahha!, it is now a "must-check" facilities checklist before I booked a hotel for our holiday. We found that the kids really love water so much that this become part of our itinerary when we go for holiday...

The next day, we checked out from the hotel. We didn't head home. We checked into Felda Residence Hot Spring at Sungai Klah, Sungkai. The idea come upon as Ivan would like to give me a gift as our 8th year "together" anniversary. Sweet and lovely husband I have. This is the 1st trip the children to a hot spring. I was a little reserved if the hot water is okay for them. To my surprise, they loved it and enjoyed themselves to the maximum at this place. Fun... fun... fun... The highlight of this place is definately the hot spring spa, egg boiling station, kids water land... See the photo below to feel the fun that the children have.

 

Talking about itinerary, my husband and the lovely papa is really good in planning it. We literally followed the timing perfectly well for our holiday. Some will say, "Why there is a need for itinerary, after all this is a holiday!". I personally feel that, if we have one; we will be able to spend our time together to the most with our kids. We do not want to spend time deciding where to go, what time to meet, and most important no time wasted waiting for each other as time is precious to us for every holiday that we have.See our itinerary... Fantastic Planner?!

Saturday 6/7/2013

7.30 a.m. – Leave Klang to Teluk Intan

9.45 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. – Reach Teluk Intan, Makan-makan and take photo at Menara Condong Can stop at Tapah to buy some Petai J

1.00 p.m. – Reach Kinta Riverfront Hotel and Makan Lunch around there

2.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. – Check In and Swimming Pool time

3.00 p.m. – 6.30 p.m. – Rest and then get ready for Wedding Dinner.

7.30 p.m. – 11.30 p.m. – Dinner at Erwindo’s Wedding

 

Sunday 7/7/2013

7.30 a.m. – Makan breakfast at Hotel

8.30 a.m. – Go to church at Taman Silibin (OLL Ipoh for 9.00 a.m. Mass)

10.30 a.m. – Reach back Hotel to pack up and rest.

11.30 a.m. – Check Out and head towards Sungkai

12.45 p.m. – Reach Felda Hot Spring Sungai Klah and Makan Makan.

1.30 p.m. – Check In and Rest.

3.00 p.m. – Fun time with the family

5.00 p.m. – Rest

6.00 p.m. – Drive to Sungkai town for Dinner.

9.00 p.m. – back to Hotel

Monday 8/7/2013

8.00 a.m. – Breakfast

9.00 a.m. – Fun time with the Family again

10.00 a.m. – Comeback to room and pack and get ready to check out.

12.00 p.m. – Check out and Lunch at Sungkai town

3.00 p.m. – Reach Home.

Are we looking forward for yet another holiday? Yes, is the answer!
Are we tired traveling with both kids for a holiday? Yes, it is tiring but it is fun filling!
So, what next; another planning for holiday is a must!!! Hooray!

Annabelle 2yrs Old: Pre, Actual & Post Birthday (Backdated Post)

It is really true what my colleague told me recently in our conversation.

Colleague:"Hi, Happy Belated Birthday to you. How did you celebrate your birthday?"
Me:"O... Thanks... Just normal... we ... " (explained to her what I did)
Colleague replied:"Ya.. now you have children... their celebration is much more important!"

Indeed, her celebration is much more important despite mine birthday is just 11 days apart from hers.

On the 28th July 2013, we had an earlier celebration for Annabelle with her gong-gong, po-po, yi-ma, yi-yi, cheong-cheong and her cousins. That celebration was simple yet memorable for the kids. Annabelle received gifts from her kor kor, jie jie, and mei mei... Wonderful!

On the 4th Aug 2013, actual day of her birthday; we brought her to JKids to let her have fun. We reached there around 4.30pm; she is showing her smiles, laughs and cheers throughout the whole time when she was there. We were there for a good 2.5 hours, at about 7++pm; we adjourned to Otak Otak Place for dinner with our family and friends. Uncle Shah & Auntie Liza gave her a birthday cake. She loves it and enjoyed eating the cake too.

Oh no... that is not the end of celebration...

On the 7th Aug 2013 (Wednesday), we have a small celebration for her at the Daycare. The idea of celebrating at the daycare because she has her group of friends. In the morning, we had a swimming pool celebration too... You should hear the laugh, scream and cheers while the children were playing in the pool. I wish you can see how they jumped from one pool to another. Truly fun morning!!! We had ordered some food and decorated the place. Everyone enjoyed the party and all children adores the birthday cake. Annabelle once again received presents from her friends.. She was on top of the world with her big smile. :)

To Annabelle: "Papa & mummy wish to see you grow to be a good and healthy girl. We may not able to give you lots of cash for your bank account, many beautiful princess dress or even spent you good food at expensive restaurant; but we can give you lots of love and memorable moments like this. We hope you will treasure all these and remembering that we love you..

Up one step Milestone @ 7mo - Our Princess - Abigail

Our house is structured as such that there is one step separating the living hall and the dining hall (i.e. the dining hall is one step higher than the living hall).

Abigail will normally played at the living hall near her playmat. When she started to crawl, she crawled almost to every corner of the living hall. On the 3 Aug 2013 (a day before she reaches 7 months old), she explored the "one-step" in the house. See short clip below.

As jie jie see mei mei climbling up this one step, she also very interested to be around... see how nice to see both our princesses trying and exploring new thing every day... :)



"Abigail, Well Done! One milestone achieved!" (*I knew... I knew... mummy is very nervous seeing Abigail at the edge of the step... that is why I am your "mummy")