Birthday Bonanza

It was a long weekend for us. Our celebration stretched from 21 Sept (Fri) through to 23 Sept (Sun). Needless to say, Joel had the most wonderful time. We did alot of things, went places...
IMM (too bad the big playground is under reno), Globetrotter (happiest - there is a play area, but we are not happy - food is lousy), went to a HK cafe @ Sunset Way (Good Food), even went to Hawker Centre for snacks. We discovered at the hawker that Joel could sit very well on the small tool, and didn't move about unneccessarily. Good Kid! Oh and we went Marche @ Vivo on Sunday night. Joel was very cranky throughout, everyone could hear him screaming and we were so embarrased. Must be due to the jab in the morning. Happy Birthday Jojobee! Daddy & Mommy love you so much!!

Party

Had a cosy little party for Joel's 2nd birthday. Just our families and a very close friend. Thanks to all who made it, the gifts (Nike again!), the red packets. Joel is such a blessed boy.

Lucky!!

Brought Joel to AMK Hub, hoping to get the little tyke car @ Fair Price. We did not harbour hope at all cos its crowded at 1pm.. but we are so blessed! We got the car immediately when we got into a store. One kind lady ask if we want it as she is going off. Joel was so happy driving the car around hppily sipping his drink. He got so excited and past his nap time, he finally doze off in his stroller.. that position was not changed at all! Muahaha.

At Last!!!

The procrastination has finally ended!! I have officially opened a bank account for Joel. We have been delaying since his 1st & 2nd CNY, 1st birthday... He's going to love the gift.

Such Adorable Pups!!

Joel got all so excited upon seeing the little puppies, even if its just looking at them through glass. He laughed so loud, and kept cooing at them. But sorry, we are not getting a live toy for him. Taking care of him - our live toy, already took away most of our time :)

I felt like getting one home too.... simply adorable. Its ok, we are going Joel to the zoo, he can ogle over the different kinds of animals there.

Korean Buffet

Tried out this new restaurant... Tucked away at a far far away land..

As usual, very typical too see a wide spread of Korean appetiser. That long row of vege, we are supposed to use the vege to wrap the BBQ meat, different variety of vege with green chilli & garlic. We did not touch it at all, not very use to the wrapping thing.

Joel's Lunch ~~ Bibimbap, he love it. But his focus is not on the food, it the playground inside the restaurant. However, he can forget about visiting again.. the food & price does not warrant a 2nd visit. At $70++ bill, we would expect better quality of food & service, however, we dont get it. So that's it!

Copy Cat

Joel loves to bring an item out every morning. First his jacket, then his water bottle... today, his fave toy ball. I told him dont bring out, leave it at home.. but he resist, he MUST bring it out. I suppose he copy his peers action. I was told his friends also brought different things everyday... see the way he hold his ball, like professional footballer, use one hand... ha ha ha.

Super Star in the making

He loves to sing & dance.. Gets all excited with pop songs, not those Barney songs.. I guess I sang too much KTV when I was pregnant with him. he even fix that bowling pint onto a "mike stand", which is his basket ball pole. But I did not take a pic of that, because I was busy trying to block him off from flinging that pole too near our LCD TV :s

No Cakes Please

He doesn't like cakes these days. He dont like the muffin I gave him on Sat morning. When I ordered a blueberry cheesecake at Taka in the afternoon, just one small piece of cake... he gave me a grim face. No choice, I had to grow fat with the cakes & muffins, he doesnt want to share out the fats & calories with me :(

Boring August

What a boring month. Daddy's not in the entire month! Wkends is just so different w/out the papa around. Fortunately, Joel had ditched the biggest bad habit he has cultivated at the old nanny's place -- to be carried all the time! I bought him a buggy, 3.8kg super light weight one. I tried to bring him out to Raffles City on National Day, and I was glad! He sat on the buggy for hours! I guess he just loves to be "driven" around. Then I brought him to Causeway Point on another wkend, he sat in too. Of course, we were so bored, I tied his hair,w/out him knowing of course.

Dont be mistaken by that grumpy face, he's super happy @ the Jap restaurant.

Indoor Playground

Brought Joel to a indoor playground... luckily the swelling has subsided. The place is called Atlantis @ Delta ~ http://www.playtime-recreations.com/. Paid $4 an hour, Joel resist to go after the one hr is up. But no, I am not extending beyond an hour. Then we went Anchor Point & share a pasta. So tiring to bring him out alone!

Oh My God!

I dont know how he can fell till like this... he stood up, face the back of the stroller. The stroller couldnt take his weight as he was standing facing the back of the stroller. Then there he goes, fell big time.. what a huge bump! Fortunately the swelling went off the next day, else I will have to bring him see a doctor. Rubbing using a hard boil egg works.

Singer in the making

Must be too much TV watching... he learned this on his own. "Singing" using a bowling pin.

~~Rantings

So much events has happened since 13 June. Had a tiff with babysitter... Did not want to dwell too much into it, there are bigger challenges ahead, I have much better things to do. But when daddy came back with Joel's belongings, and lamented that he has to let her vent her "frustration"... I just cant help but wonder: why do some people think that they are not wrong - absolutely no fault at all?!

We are all adults. I am 36, daddy's 41, and mind you, she's only 48, shy of a few years younger than my man. Let's put it this way, nobody is perfect, no issue is one sided. I'm not perfect, so is she. So why does she thinks she is so absolutely right, and even has the time in the world to write 2 pages of what nots?

All the men, being non nosey & cant be bothered with such trivial issues, just want things to move on. So do I. Since I cannot vent my frustration to a person face to face, let me just say it here:

#1 Dont give praise to yourself that you are good & experienced. You are subjected to appraisals as with all employed persons. If you are good, your employer will tell you.

#2 Have passion as a babysitter, you are dealing with a HUMAN, not a piece of intangible product.

#3 Co-operate with the parents.... its their children after all.

Lastly, I'm so blessed & thankful that there are still gracious people to help me overcome the turbulent 2 weeks. My sister's nanny willingly help me, caring & loving Joel, fed Joel routinely & diligently. Just 2 weeks, Joel has put on weight. She is in her 70s, has taken care so many kids, grand kids, even great grand kid. She is so good & experienced, I took my hats off her that at her age, she could still handle 2 toddlers and 2 kids with ease. I can see the loving look in her eyes, whenever she gaze at the kids surrounding her. This is PASSION.

At the end of the 2weeks, she didn't even want to take any money from me. She humbly said she did nothing much, and its an easy job. I was so touched, I tried so hard not to cry. I put Joel with her day & night for 2weeks. And each time I visit him, Joel was always clean, well fed, playing around with the kids, happily smiling. I couldnt thank her enough. I wish her long lived, and in pinkest health ever.

Thank you, Aunty. :)

More food & Outing!

Joel very happy today.. becos Daddy is back! He clung on to him, and was super excited during our outing @ Central. Yes Central Mall again but this time we tried the Waraku Jap Food. Alot of Jap restaurants there... and check out Joel's new clothes... We just cant seem to stop splurging on him!

Marutama Ramen! Yummylicious!

Worlds cannot described how wonderfully slurpilicious these ramen are ..... I am speechless. Go try it out! Marutama Ramen @ Central. Long Q forms everday, I will definitely go again!

Big Baby Cries too much

The first day ~~ too much crying.... eyes all swollen, my poor boy. More to come, its heart wrenching.

Fave Acts

I should rename this blog, Joel is no longer a baby, he's a toddler officially. BUT, he's still like a baby because he still cant talk! At 21 months, I am beginning to feel worried, let's just hope its God who wants to give us more peaceful moments before he starts blabbering nonstop :) What does Toddler Joel loves to do now? Eat his fave ice cream, wear adult shoe, and best of all, help me carry my bag... not just a while, he's my dear little helper.

Sakae Sushi

This sushi chain must have got good food, its always packed, Long Q snaking during meal times. We were in the Q too, the waitress suggested counter table, she said she has the baby chair for it. Hurray, I said Yes immediately as I am the last in the Q. Its the first time Joel sat on a 'hanging' baby chair. It was nerve wrecking, I was so afraid Joel will move alot and the chair will come loose. Fortunately, everything went well. Joel sat pretty well throughout. Phew.

New Toy .... Again

New toy, the supermarket trolley.... he carts them around the house...