Serene's Wedding

After 13 years, my two old friends, Serene and Benny have finally decided to tie the knot. You can imagine my joy!

Well we've waited long enough. Coming and going and coming back together again, got a flat, housewarming, got a dog that they lovingly call their "son"... Can't blame them for procrastinating. Life was getting a little comfortable! But after much nagging from the parents, they finally picked a date. I seldom get so excited about a wedding dinner, but apart from the fact that I was looking forward to meet my friends, it's been AGES since I get to dress up and go out at night. Sob..sob.. I HAVE NO LIFE!

Drama aside, Mom had agreed to help watch Jayden for the night. And since Jolie was big enough to attend dinner with us, we finally got the opportunity to let Jolie wear her Princess gown my sis bought from HK DISNEY. She looked like a real princess! Haha we looked a little under dressed as compared to her.

Serene invited us old pals to attend her ROM by the poolside in the early evening too. We were nearly late, but was saved by Cobby's brand new GPS navigator's smart guidance. Good job! :) Ting Ting and I felt a little emo during the ceremony...

After that, there was still some time before the dinner, so Ting Ting and us headed to the cafe and enjoyed a little tea and delicious cakes! (No pics as my phone was charging in the car)

At the cocktail reception, we had alot of fun at the photo booth!

Dinner was good, very generous portions, unfortunately we were full before the 9 course dinner was complete due to our teatime! Haha oops! I was actually very sleepy halfway through, guess it's been too long since we went out at night. Jolie took a short nap in the afternoon, but even at 10pm+ she was full of energy! Where did all that energy come from?!

Besides, I was missing my baby boy. Wondering how is he and if he was missing me too? I just missed holding him as he falls asleep, so was a little sad when Mom called to report that he was already in bed.

I wanted to leave early as its way pass jolie's bedtime, but Cobby said that we should at least wait for the photoshoot with the bride and groom. We were one of the last few tables!! It was a long wait, but we were right next to the live band and we had fun dedicating songs and singing old Jacky Cheung songs. Like karaoke! After taking the photo we bade farewell and went home. It was a happy day. Congratulations Serene and Benny!

Racial Harmony Day 2013

It's Racial Harmony Day again and this year it's the 1st time Jolie's celebrating in her new school.

As usual, nearing this date many people would suggest that she wear the Korean hanbok that my sis bought from Korea awhile back. I never could understand that. Aren't you suppose to wear the traditional outfit of YOUR ethnic group? We are not Koreans, why wear a hanbok??

Like the teachers at her playgroup, her Chinese teachers were dressed up in Indian outfits. Nice, but... but... but...why?

Anyway, I stuck to my principles and let Jo wear her Chinese New Year outfit. I think she looks lovely. Like her playgroup, parents were asked to bring some "traditional snacks". But unlike the playgroup, parents were not invited to join in! Hmph...

So I had to think of a snack thats:

1. Kids friendly

2. Not too big portion cuz other parents bringing food too

3. Traditional

In the end I bought a box of kueh bangkit from Bengawan Solo. Perfect! But after school Jolie told me that they didn't even get to eat the kueh bangkit cause there was too much food. But since I didn't get my biscuits back, I guess the teachers and staff "makan" already loh...

With each passing year I can see how much she has grown. Last year she still looks a little kiddy. This year she looks like a little lady. Did i ever mention that she's four years old but she's the size of a 6 year old!? Yah. But because of this I think I sometimes expect too much from her.

I think I expect her to behave like a 6 year old, which is quite unfair for her, so I occasionally have to remind myself that she's only 4 and thus should be allowed to act like one.

Sigh soon her toddler years would be behind her. When did my baby girl grow up!?

Jolie's Song

I had a memory of when I was little, I like to make up songs of my own. One time I was singing a song to my stuff dolls in my room, not knowing that my faher, sister and brother behind the door, listening. When I was finished they came in, cheering. I just remembered being quite embarrassed. Now my little girl loves to make up songs too. If you hear the lyrics, they can be so sweet...

Jayden learns to crawl

Jayden has been attempting to crawl for a few weeks now. Each time he leans forward but I guess he's a little fearful to actually move forward. Guess what was the final motivation that made him take the leap and crawl forward?

Going downstairs

Now that Jayden knows how to sit up, I think its time to put back the footrest on Jolie's tricycle. So I dug out the parts from all over the house and presto! We can go out now

Of course we can use the pram, but somehow the tricycle seems more fun and less of a hassle. So Jolie would speed away on her bicycle while we trail slowly behind. Jayden is new to this so I don't want to frighten him. Besides, he likes to stand up when the tricycle is moving, so I think it's safer to move slowly.

I find it quite funny that poor Jayden have to use Jolie's hand-me-down toys such as this very pink tricycle. Haha... given his young age, I don't think he'll even remember this. Haha.. looking back Jolie was so happy when she 1st sat in it, just like he does now.

Anyway, going downstairs has turned out to be even more challenging with 2 kids. I have to prepare dinner way before, when Jolie is in school and Jayden is taking a nap. Which also means I have to forgo my precious nap time, so that I can bring the kids down in the late afternoon.

But to see their faces is priceless. Rather than sitting in front of the tv, Jolie is running around and having fun. And Jayden observing the neighborhood is fun to watch!

I really want to do this every day. Unfortunately I don't have the luxury. Also, I don't have the energy to do this so often. But it gets better day by day as Jayden slowly grows bigger.

Watching Jayden, I'm always reminded of how Jolie used to be. That sweet little baby girl had grown up so fast that I didn't even realize it. So now, I try my very best to treasure jayden's babyhood before he too, grows up too fast.