Mambo Bumbo

How can you not love the Bumbo? Not only does it change the little one's view of the world (no more staring at ceiling fans and mummy's wobbly chin), it also sounds like it's about to sprout big, grey ears and fly! I also like how it's squishy and sturdy at the same time. This thing will survive natural disasters I tell you.

When DS turned 4 months old in December, I put her in it because it was around that time when I put DN in one too. Guess what? She wasn't ready for it yet. She couldn't really sit up and would flop over. She also looked like she was swimming in it. So I sighed and put the Bumbo back in the box. We then waited one month.

And within that one month, DS grew taller and stronger. And she could fit in the Bumbo. :)

Can you see tufty? Heh heh heh...

I look at my daughter in the Bumbo and I giggle and grin.

Then I look at my son in the same Bumbo and I stop giggling.

HE STILL FITS! o_O

Lowlights of Chinese New Year 2010

On CNY day 3, after half a day of feasting.

Me : (changing DN out of his t-shirt) Wow DN! Your stomach is so big and round!
DN : Hahahahaha!
Me : (rubbing his belly) Ooooh!
DN : Just like yours Mummy! Hahahahaha!
Me : -___- *collapse*

To add insult to injury (and to really drive me over the edge), we were at West Coast Park on Sunday and a woman came up to me and gave me this.

I was standing in the shade with a sleeping DS and my BFF and I was the only one who got this! Are you trying to tell me something, lady?!?!!

Starting Signing

DS is almost 6 months old.

I think it's still a little early to start signing with her, but we started today anyway.

Let's see how this one takes to it.

It worked really well with DN. :)

Highlights of Chinese New Year 2010

1. Playing Dress Up

The best thing about having little girls is the dressing up. Ooooh, all those dresses! Sleeveless... capped sleeves... spaghetti straps... bows... pleats... lace... tulle... and don't forget the matching shoes, socks and hair clips. After 3.5 years of dressing a boy (*yawn*), my inner dress-up beast has finally been released from captivity. RAWRRR!

CNY Day 1

White eyelet socks and brown mary janes. Love!

DN's trying to eat his sister because she looks like a cake.

CNY Day 2

Blue spaghetti strap floral dress with a big bow at the back 

2. Proper hydration

Or... maybe not.

CNY Day 3

DN's collection.

He would pick one up at house #1, drink, playplayplay, get into car, reach house #2, PEE.

Pick another one up at house #2, drink, playplayplay, get into car, reach house #3, PEE.

Pick yet another one up at house #3, drink, playplayplay, get into car, reach house #4, PEE.

And so on.

More orange cordial.

3. Trigger Happy

When I saw this going on in my aunt's garden, I was like, "Woah, they must really trust him."

 CNY Day 2

DN taking photos of my brother and cousins.

And this is the product!

Not bad!

Take two...

Not bad again!

4. Hijacking expensive cameras

God bless my cousin who trusted DN with her camera. She wouldn't have a picture of smelly little feet otherwise!

5. Funny Shots

You know it's time to buy 4D when both your kids are smiling in the SAME photograph. Never mind that neither one is looking at the camera. Now that would really have been asking for too much!

 

ps : Have you joined February's raffle yet? ;)

What's wrong with you people?

I bet that's what DN is thinking whenever strangers ask him if they can take his baby sister home with them. Why do people do that?

"Can I bring your Mei Mei home?"
"Mei Mei go home with me can or not?"
"Let me bring your Mei Mei home today. I'll bring her back tomorrow okay?"

If we strip those requests down to their bare bones, it's kidnapping eh! Read : not legal! And people get really high on hearing DN say, "No, that's MY mei mei!". I guess he passed their "are you a loyal brother?" test. So far, he hasn't failed that test yet because he lurvvves his sister. But if this goes on much longer, I'm not sure he'll pass the "are you polite to strangers?" test.

Are you one of those who like to ask little children for permission to take their sibling away? If you aren't, then ok! If you are then, erm... hmm... hem... haw...

*awkward silence*

*sound of crickets*

Okay then!

The other day, we were in a store and the same thing happened.

Salesgirl : Wah! Can I bring your baby home?
DN : No.
Salesgirl (won't let up) : Please? Please? She's very cute.
DN : No!
Salesgirl (still at it) : But why? Why cannot?
DN : That's my mei mei!
Salesgirl (almost high) : Just one day lah! Let me bring your baby home okay?
DN : No. You go hospital to get one!

LOL!

Water Play

All the kiddos at DN's school (from pre-nursery to K2) take turns to enjoy water play one day a week. It's nothing really fancy, just two portable pools filled with soap and water, but the kids LOVE it. Everybody looks forward to water play day. So last year, when water play was put on hold indefinitely because of H1N1, it was a bit of a letdown.

But 2010 is here (and it looks like H1N1 is also here to stay) and water play is back. So every Tuesday, I drop DN off in school in his swim tee and board shorts. And last Tuesday, in his goggles too. He put them on at home and insisted on wearing them all the way to school!

The goggles "blinded" him. I honestly don't know how he managed to walk to the car because they were fogging up so bad and puffing his eyes up because they were a little tight. But he still insisted on wearing them until he reached school.

Oh kayyy. Whatever rocks your boat eh?

ps : Have you joined February's raffle yet?

Raffle Wednesdays [#3 Gift Haven]

Remember DS's Tintin hair? Well, that little tuft had a mind of its own I swear. It was ALWAYS standing up! Two minutes after a shower, DOING! It springs back up again. Not one to let a shopping opportunity pass, I told PF one weekend, "It is absolutely imperative that we embark on a clip-hunting excursion TODAY. Time to tame the tuft!"

So we made our way to Marina Square and went to Mothercare, Kiddy Palace... and all the other little shops that sold party frocks. Sadly, I couldn't find any clips suitable for little baby girls. She can't use snap clips because that would mean pressing down hard on her little head. *shiver* And she can't use french clips either because her hair would get stuck at the sides. So we left Marina Square defeated and tufty reigned.

Then a friend recommended Gift Haven and I was in love! I spent HOURS poring over the website. What should I get? Boutique bows? Tuxedo bows? Classic bows? And indecisive poring doesn't end there. You get to choose all your ribbons too!

101 types of bows + 101 ribbons to choose from + Indecisive person = Decrease in said person's work productivity

After the cows finally came home, I sent in my orders and five days later, PING! The clippies arrived in the mail! Okay technically they didn't arrive with a "ping". More like with a "Miss ah, can you sign here and here?"

Clockwise from top : Set of 4 clippies, Set of 3 russian doll clippies, Pink and brown boutique bow clippie, Russian doll rosette clippie and a matching Russian doll brooch for mummy! So yup yup, I chose all the different ribbons myself and matched them with buttons. For the rosettes, I got to choose my favourite fabrics. And yes, I love polka dots and russian dolls. :)

I requested for all my clippies to be fully lined so it won't tug on DS's hair.

And they all came with a non-slip pad so the clippie stays on the head!

I'm pleased as punch with the clippies I ordered. I think I squealed when I opened the envelope they arrived in. :p They are just too too cute. And when you pair them with a cute baby, lagi can die!

Look Mummy! No more tufty!

 

 Little Miss Ong modelling the red russian doll clippie.

Love the ric-rac on the boutique bow!

I am happy to introduce today's Raffle Wednesday host - Gift Haven. :) A partnership between two mummies, Gift Haven specialises in custom-making hair clips, hair ties and beanies for little girls and their mummies. 

Up for grabs this month is a one-time 15% store-wide discount for one lucky winner. How do you win? Simple.

Just go to Gift Haven's blog shop here and check out what's for sale. Next, leave a comment here and share with us why you love Gift Haven. Like so...

"I love your clips because they just 'up' my baby girl's cute factor tenfold! She is now irresistable to any human being! - June"

The best answer wins! Click here to start leaving your comment and don't forget to leave your name! Raffle closes on Sunday, 28 February 2010.

* Gift Haven reserves the right to publish the comments entered for this raffle.

WINNER! Raffle Wednesdays [#2 Pupsik Studio]

Congratulations April! You've won a Baby Pouch Sling from Pupsik Studio! Please email me at junewee[at]gmail.com for details on how to claim your prize.

There were 51 names in the bag this month. It was really exciting for me and I could feel my heart go "thump-thump-thump" as I shook the little pieces of paper about in my raffle bag, knowing that in seconds I would make one mummy really happy and many others really gutted. I'm sorry! How I wish everyone could win!

But take heart, I'm going to try my darnest to make sure Raffle Wednesdays are here to stay. :) Don't forget to check back here on Wednesday. I've got something really sweet lined up for you.