Night terror?

TBC

potty train

Christian’s already 1.5 year old so I really should start potting train soon.  His poo is getting smelly now that he eats all sorts of food haha.

Little sunshine

I love Christian.  He brightens my day everyday with his sweet smile and hug.  It’s amazing how fast he grows and how many new things he picks up on a daily basis.  I love it when he runs up to me to give me a hug and makes the “muah” sound when he kisses me on the cheek.  His eyes sparkle whenever I show him a new book.  He runs around in circle when he’s excited.  He loves to look at cars.  He loves to eat sour food.  He’s been saying “aiyaya” recently when he wants me to show him the stuff in my hands haha.

Cry baby

During Chinese new year we went out with Christian to see a bunch of relatives and friends and that’s how it all began.  He’s now very scared of the sight of people and sometimes even me and his dad.  I had to talk to him very gently to soothe him every time he cried.  I am guessing he’s overstimulated and tired from all the activities.  I decide to let him stay home for a week to calm down.  He seems to be a lot happier today.

Lesson learnt:  Don’t overwhelm your young child with too many activities and pay attention to the surrounding.  I think the key trigger of his sudden fear of people was my friend’s daughter’s intense scream.  These was horror on his face when she screamed her lung out.

Giant gorilla

Christian is:

14 months old

23.6 lbs

has 10 teeth

He’s become much taller the past 2 weeks it’s time to get him some new pants.  He’s picked up many new words through daily routine and play.  2 new words that he often repeats are moon and star.  He also likes to grab a book, hand it to me, then sit on my laps waiting for me to go through the pages with him.  I found that so adorable.

Preschool application

Christian will be going to preschool (school for 2 year old kids) next summer and I need to apply for school this year.  Most kindergartens give out application around September to November.  I’ve heard stories about some popular kindergartens where eager parents started sending in application long before their babies were born.  Thank god M both think the same way and don’t plan to apply for those schools.  What I look for in a preschool are:

• Close to home
• Clean environment
• Happy kids
• Fun/friendly teachers
• Emphasizes on creativity with moderate discipline

Already handed in application for one school and 2 more to go.  M and I checked out the schools and he likes the one closest to home haha.

Application picture

From baby to toddler

Christian’s turned one today and has become a toddler.  We invited some friends over to celebrate this special occasion last saturday.

Joop was kind enough to take pics for him as party invite.

This has nothing to do with the party, but I just want to post a picture of him walking hehe…

Party food for kids.  They were easy to make and looked cute.

I ordered this cake from Antique Patisserie because I really love their cakes especially the discontinued “going banana”.  The cake was lovely  as usual but I never requested the word “prince” on top of the cake.  I should have asked them to write gorilla on top.

Christian tasted chocolate for the first time…with his nose hehehe.  I just couldn’t resist putting cake on his nose.

Some of the kids already left the party when we took this picture.  Will definitely have the group pic taken early next year.

So many presents which I don’t plan to open soon.  No spoiled kid in this household.

Christian can walk!

September 12, 2009

Christian took his first step. =D

10 months old

It’s been almost a month since my last post and Christian has been doing the usual…growing and playing.

Things he learnt this past month:

Crawling on his knees

Climbing the stairs

Throwing things

Waving his hands to greet people

When I say “look at daddy” he turns and looks at daddy

Grabs on furnitures to stand up in a speedy fashion

His favorite meal of the month:  Steamed seabass with tomato and cheese

No more rash!!

Rash was a constant battle for Christian.  I’ve tried a few products over the past 9 months but they didn’t seem to work.  Last week he had lots of rash on his chest and it was quite itchy.  He always wanted to scratch his shoulders.   Yesterday I let him try another cream and the rash is gone the next day!!  Miracle!!  Thumbs up to Cherub Rubs.  They have a line of certified organic products made in Australia.  I bought the skin soothe to stop the itchiness, and skin balm to cure his rash.  LOVE!