Too formal? Part II

Where am I?

With Daddy & Ye-Ye

With Shu Shu & Ye-Ye

With Benjamin Kor Kor


Group Photos with Kor Kors & Jie Jies

Everything went smoothly for Auntie Cheryl and Uncle Adrian's wedding dinner last Sun, and for me too. Hehe. I was quite relaxed and even made friends with the banquet manager and his colleagues. Everyone was surprised that I let him carry as I am well known for being selective in who can carry me, especially for guys. Other than not wanting to sit in the high chair, I was quite well behaved. And as usual, I was still wide awake even though it was way past my bedtime. I even participated in the big family phototaking session at close to midnight. I only lost the battle with Z-monster on the way home.

Unexpected outcome? *Grin*

Lunar Birthday

It was my lunar birthday last Sat. My birthday presents were a steamed mini chicken drumstick which I left my teeth mark on the meat instead of eating it and a small bowl of mee sua which I only took a few spoons of it. That's me, the super unadventurous kid when it comes to food, just like mummy. Hee

Lazing in bed

Pictures of me when I just woke up in a particular morning. Nowadays, my daily routine becomes: Wake up, make some noise, crawl out of bed to the door with Sealy and get ready to charge out of the room!

now you see them, now you dont

B4 I turn 1 year old in 2 weeks time, let's do a recap of the toys Daddy and mummy rented for me so far:
1) FP Swing
2) Bumbo seat
3) Evenflo Mega Exersaucer (PS. Rumbi and Phoebe are mine)
4) Evenflo Ultra Exersaucer
5) Leapfrog Activity Station
6) FP Learning table
7) FP Learning chair
8) Safety 1st Buggy
9) Rocking Turtle

Puzzle Fun

Random photos of me playing with the puzzle cards Ma-Ma bought for me. I like it and will be attentive when someone reads out the words on the cards for me. My favourite card is "Rabbit"because I like to stroke its soft fur...

Snip Snap

I went for a haircut in a salon last Saturday. For the first 5 mins, I was sitting still as I wasnt sure what's going on. There was even this little tv screen in front of me showing "Barney". Then a lady covered my body with this mickey mouse plastic cape and took out a comb and scissors. She pressed my head down and started snip-snapping away. I was scared and wanted to get out but was distracted by mummy and this ang mo baby waiting for his sister to finish her hair cut. After what seems like eternity (though only 15 mins), the haircut was done! Daddy said it would take at least 2 months for my hair to grow long enough for a 2nd cut. Phew...

the Drawer

Recently, I found a new "toy". It's the drawer behind my bed. I love to open and close the drawer. Every night when mummy put me in my bed, I will flip over and turn to the drawer and start the opening and closing process. This can keep me entertain for quite some time until I am exhausted and fall asleep. Catch me in action above...

My rented DJ Walker

Among the toys Daddy and mummy rented for me, my favourite is the DJ Walker. When it first came, I was rather sceptical as I was only able to move backwards. But...the next day, I was happily "flying" around the house freely. It was cool. I can twiddle the oven knob, open the kitchen cabinet, pull out the corner protectors mummy placed, play with the dining chair, have catching sessions with YeYe, explore the study room and even take Daddy's clothes out to the living room. Hehe. Having said that, I also got myself into trouble - my finger was caught in the cabinet and the handle of the laundry basket I was playing with hit my head when I tugged at it too vigorously.

On the whole, I like the walker. Weee...

Bintan Adventure

My 1st overseas trip took place when I was 10 months old. Daddy and mummy initially wanted to let me experience taking a plane but changed their mind as they were worried that I cannot take the ear pressure. Instead we took a ferry to Bintan Island. The night before the trip was a busy time for Daddy and mummy as they planned what to bring for me: diapers, clothes, milk powder, bottles, bottled food, teethers, moppy and even my cloth pillow! In the end, I have 1 big bag for just my stuff and another bag which were Daddy and mummy's stuff.

The place we stayed was nice. The people were friendly; they will always greet and play with me. They were even able to provide a playpen for me to sleep in and food warmer! I had my "maiden" swim in the in-villa jacuzzi. It was fun! I also enjoyed my baths in the big bath tub filled with warm water (but I still love my old red tub at home). I had a mini adventure with Daddy as we went up and down slopes to explore the resort while mummy went for a quick massage.

Not sure when will we have the next overseas trip but I certainly look forward to it!

Too formal?

Dont mess with me Look

I dont really enjoy formal events. I felt that the settings were too "dark" and "serious" for babies. Maybe because I am not exposed to such events frequently though I have actually attended 3 wedding dinners so far. Usually, the people I mix with are in casual wear (like me, I am usually just with a singlet/t-shirt and diaper). But on formal events, the dress code changed and everyone's in mainly dark suits or dresses. Even for me, I was wearing long sleeved shirt and pants (see picture above) on one occasion. As a result of my discomfort in formal events, Daddy and mummy also had a hard time because I fussed and cried.

Maybe when I grow older, I will change my opinion on these events. There will be one wedding event coming up next weekend. I will update if history repeats itself or an achievement of a milestone. Stay tune!

My Idol

Very contended

Although I am still a baby, I already have an idol. He's none other than my DADDY! Daddy is voted by me as the #1 "carrier". I will be high up and can have a good view of the surroundings. And because of his role as a #1 carrier, Daddy has to take the seat opposite to me whenever we go out for dinner. If he sat beside me, I would make "eh eh eh" sound, stretch my arms towards him and struggle to get out of the high chair. Heee...

Daddy is always very accommodating to me and seldom gets angry with me. But there was one particular night I refused to sleep no matter how hard mummy tried to pat me to sleep. Daddy became angry because it was past my usual bedtime and on top it, I didnt sleep much during the daytime. I was scared and cried. When mummy carried me and walked towards Daddy, I reached for him to carry and broke into a smile when he carried me. Mummy concluded that I cried because I was afraid that Daddy will not love me anymore. Daddy was very touched...

I love Daddy!! De..de...de...de

A visit to ZOO

Scaredy Cat vs Safe and Sound

I went to the Zoo on National Day morning. It was a sunny day. There were many animals but I was more interested in looking at humans than the animals. Haha. But I remember Daddy brought me to see this fat polar bear lazing around in a gigantic tank. I also recall seeing giraffes, rhinoceros and zebras.

My mood wasnt very fantastic because I didnt have my morning nap. But I didnt want to sleep as I did not want to miss out on the fun. We chanced upon this playground corner for kids. Daddy and mummy saw this swing and wanted me to try, thinking I would enjoy it. They were wrong! It was scarrry!! I wanted to cry because I wasnt able to touch my feet on the ground and felt so insecure. Only when the swing came to a stop and my feet were on the ground, I felt at ease. Hee, Scaredy Cat right?

After lunch, we decided to head home as I was getting tired. Mummy and Daddy concluded that I was still too young to appreciate the Zoo. They will bring me to the Zoo again when I am older. So, till then, fat polar bear.

Gai Gai Kid

I am a "Gai Gai" kid. I love to go out (I heard 9 out of 10 kids love it), even if it means forgoing my sleep. Unless absolutely exhausted, I can last the whole evening without my afternoon nap. And if I really have to succumb to the sleeping temptation, a "power nap" of max 1/2 an hour in the stroller can easily recharge me. Sometimes, I can even last till the car ride home before I zonked out. Mummy and Daddy are always so amazed with my hidden reserve of energy. Hehe. Every morning and evening, I need to have my leisure "walks", ie me in the stroller and Ah-Ma pushing the stroller or I will get cranky and grouchy. I used to be contended with just hanging around in the lift lobby outside our house but as I grow older, this area becomes "part" of my house premise and we have to move on to exploring the swimming pool and carpark area downstairs and eventually advanced to the park outside the apartment.

Saturday or Sunday morning, depending on when my threadfin and brocoli stocks run out, Daddy will drive to the market with me and mummy to replenish the supply and at the same time have breakfast. Mummy loves the chicken porridge and will always order. She will then give me a small portion to eat. Yummy!

"Hi-Five"

I first got to know the term "hi-five" on Daddy's birthday. I was about 6 months old then. Daddy and mummy were having dinner and I was as usual busy looking at people sitting around our table. I was particularly attracted to this group of ang moh seniors seated next to our table. Of course, they were very friendly too; maybe because I kept staring at them too, so out of courtesy, they smiled at me and even said I am adorable. Hehe.

After a while, I become fidgety in the high-chair and asked to be carried. So mummy carried me for a quick walk around the restaurant. Along the way, we saw one of the ang moh granny walking back to her seat. She stopped and played with me. She asked me to give her a five and raised her hand. Mummy took my hand, placed it against granny's hand and said "hi-five". So I came to know that's how "hi-five" works. Since then, if mummy asked me to give her a five, I know what to do. Thanks to ang moh granny!!

Sound of Music

When I was younger, all my feeds were accompanied with mummy's singing. If mummy didnt sing, I made "eh eh eh" sound and looked at her in the eyes until she sang. Hehe. My favourites include "Old Macdonald has a farm", "Do-Re-Mi", "Ten Little Indian Boys", "ABC song", "Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars", "Sambalela", "Edelweiss", "Home on the Range", a Ch 8 drama theme song "Xin Hua Duo Duo Kai" and not forgetting "Canon in d" humming etc.

Nowadays it depends on my mood. When I feel like being a little terror and dont want to drink my milk, mummy will need to sing. If I am hungry or tired, I will be contended with just holding Rumbi's tail or Sealy and mummy can rest.

Daddy tried to sing too but i prefer him to just carry or play with me...I guess you will understand what I am trying to convey here right? Heee...

I love watching the NEWS

Mummy and Daddy will tell you the best time to feed me is 1pm and 630pm. Because that's when TV will show the daily news. I rather watch news than the baby program mummy and daddy play on the DVD player. They are totally clueless as to why I can become so attentive when the news start. I especially like the parts showing the news presenter talking, weather, stock movement and currencies updates. The updates sections come with music which I like a lot.

Hmm, will I become a news presenter when I grow up? Let's see...

About Me

My name is Xavier. Mummy loves to call me Xavier Boy. Daddy told her I may be misled and tells people my name is Xavier Boy. Hehe...BUT Daddy can cast his fear aside as I think I will be smart enough to know...

I am a Nov 07 kid. Bringing me into this world had been an exhausting journey for mummy as it took me 18 hours to decide the right time to appear. You see, I was initially tempted by mummy's beef noodle dinner but later changed my mind as I felt being inside mummy was still the best as it's comfy and warm. But I also heard many people (whom I came to know subsequently - Daddy, Doctor, Nurses) were cheering for me to take the one step forward. So finally, here I am!

As mummy looked back and recall the many precious memories she had of me the past 1 year, she decided that she wants to create a blog to capture as much as she can remember now so that when I am old enough, I can read this and have an understanding of my growing up process with a smile.