First visit to the Library

Currently G reads about 6 books per day (seated on my lap). She's been asking for more and we've finished all the books I've bought for her (I think we have 20 books for her level), re-read them a few rounds even.

I decided that we should just bring her to the library and borrow some books home. We went to the Library at Nex. Before we enter, I told her that we have to keep our volume low, no running around and she has to stay close to Mama.

She was sooo excited and happy to see sooo many books for the first time in her life!

She pulled out a book randomly

I had a SUPER quick browse, just to ensure that the content is suitable. And we started reading.

And she stood there listening until we finished the whole book (probably 10-11 pages) without moving an inch.

After that she crawled around, disturbed other children who were reading by interrupting them, crawling towards the counter and behind the customer service. Yup, she forgot all about the sticking close to Mama and behaving herself. I guess she was just too curious about this place that has so many books.

We borrowed 6 books home :)

Into Role-playing

I caught her talking to her bunny one day and patting bunny to sleep. So I decided to play doctor the next day. Yes I directed the show and she was cooperative and very keen to act it out for me.

I told her that Bunny is sick. She has a fever. "Can doctor G help Bunny?".
There I asked if she wants to listen to Bunny's heartbeat. And whether Bunny should take medicine.

Bunny's fine. Just a mild fever.

She feeds Bunny some medicine

She lets Bunny lie down.

She read Bunny a book to cheer her up

Later on, when it was nap time, she refuses to let Bunny go. She brought it to her cot to sleep cos she wants to care for Bunny. Today's bedtime, she has Bunny by her side as well.

ps: She'll normally just have pinky bear with her for bedtime.

She is 12 months close to 2 weeks old today.

Sensory play

Yes, she ate paint, chew on crayons, tasted flour and sand.

But we had a lot of great fun!

Happy 1st Birthday

Baby,  you just turned one.

Seng il chu ka ham ni da.

Thank you for being in my life. I've learnt:

1. To be more assertive. You taught me to persevere against all odds (sleep training, television) when it comes to what's best for you.

2. That I can achieve more than I think I can.

3. That it's not about comparing. We are not in a competition with anyone. Mommy wants to help you climb your own mountain, as high as you can.

4. To become (and to constantly be) a better person than I am.

5. To be creative and to think out of the box.

6. To be closer to God; praying with you every night before bed and trusting God for financial blessings.

7. To be simple

8. To be happy

9. To appreciate papa more because of you.

10. To make use of google for information and research. I search for the weirdest stuff like 'blood in poo'.


Mommy loves you.

Sweet potato Doughcake

Yes, lactose-free

I use egg yolk only cos it's less allergenic 

mashed cooked sweet potato, sprinkled w sesame seeds

Yes, you got it. No sugar, no salt added.

I'll put cheese when she is older. Currently, cheese makes her bloated and cranky.