Pappy's Wishlist

Hey mummy! The season for giving is almost upon us! Here's a preview of what Pappy wished for lolol

First, guitar Hero World Tour! Good clean fun and Shauna can play with us too (in like 5 years time)!

Damage = $700 (for a PS3 and the GHWT package)

Next, we have a delicious Marshall Amp!

No idea how much this costs though.. Havnt enquire :p

Think I can buy this myself: a Mono waterproof, idiotproof, fireproof guitar bag!

Damage: $170 (City Music has a sale on right now hehehe)

And now onto the BIG stuff!

The Mazda CX-7 and Volkswagen Tiguan respectively. Great cars, great hole in wallet too.

So with the economic recession, i'll bet we're getting none of the above. It's still fun to think about it though lol So wats your wishlist like? :D

Shauna, Lim Zu-En

Somebody wanted to borrow our Baby Names book, the one that we chose Shauna's name from. As I was putting the book into my bag, it brought back flood of memories. I remembered how Daddy Lim & I flipped the book from front to back, looking for the name while cruising on the high sea. While others were busy enjoying themselves on Star Virgo, we were on the find-a-name mission.

I feel that it is really God's grace. We tried hard to conceive Lil Shauna and the pregnancy journey was anything but smooth. Way before Lil Shauna was formed, I knew that I wanted to call her (or even if it is a him) Zu-En, which means God's grace. After conceiving, we look high and low for a Christian name. We tot we heard God said "Samuel", which means "God gave him to us" and tot that it would be a baby boy. The scan shows otherwise and we busied ourselves looking for a sweet, baby girl's name.

We didnt want to call her the female version of "Samuel", cos we wanted her English name to be as meaningful as her Chinese name. Below are the names that we came across & like.

Faith/ Fayth/ Faithe
Adalia/ Adina - "God is our refuge"
Eliora/ Eleora/ Elora/ Eliona - "The Lord is my light"
Ganya - "Garden of the Lord"

We eventually decided on Shauna, which means "God is gracious". Not only does it sound strong, it has the same meaning as her Chinese name. :) Then there is this forgot-to-put-Shauna-into-the-birth-cert boo boo, which we did resolve eventually and she is therefore Shauna, Lim Zu-En.

Maybe we will reserve Samuel for the 2nd baby. Hmmm.. if there is another one. I wonder wat will his/ her Chinese name be? Zu-Fan (cook rice), Zu-Cai (cook vege), Zu-Zhou (cook porridge)? Hehe.

Mummy Lim

Lil Shuana has got hair..

Before...

After...

Hohoho.. Yunan?? No, no.. Mummy's milk!
Mummy Lim

Gymboree

We arranged with the June Mummies to go for the Gymboree trial lesson today. A 45 mins lesson costs $40. -.o" It is funny how we are all tightening our belt due to the recession yet dun hesitate much when it comes to spending on the kid. Anyway, Lil Shauna woke up bright and early at 5+am. In fact, it wasnt even bright then.

We went for bfast with Daddy Lim at Mac.Lil Shauna: Wah, Mac Donalds ice milo. Yummy...Mummy: No, no, no... Baby, you can only eat your baby stars with plain water.

Lil Shauna: Huh? Sure or not? Bo bian lor. Who ask you to be the mummy. I will eat my sausage Mac muffin meal when I grow up. Upsize some more. Hmpf.

The Gymboree class comprises of lots of singing and dancing with the baby.

We did lots of climbing around and jumping too.

Lil Shauna was tired out by the end of the lesson. She was knocked out after her milk. I think the session is even more tiring for the parents. There was plenty of make-your-baby-jump-around, baby-up, baby-down, roll-the-baby-here-&-there exercises. My arms were aching after the session. I think it is a good workout session for the parents. No wonder the class is so expensive, pay for 1, both get "trained". Oh, I pay an extra $10 to sign up for a year-long membership too. With that, I will be able to bring Lil Shauna for the free play (means play-yourself-in-the-gym) at $12 per hour. :) Yes, it is call "free play" but not free.. -.o" I haven decide if we should sign up for the classes package. It is not cheap, $399 for 12 lessons. Hmm... economy recession leh. Lil Shauna did seem to enjoy the class though. Overall, I will give it a 2-thumbs up. :)

Mummy Lim

Happie 31st Bday

If Lil Shauna could talk...

Dearest Pappy,

Happie 31st bday. Actually, I have no idea wat a birthday is cos I havent had any. Mummy said that I will get my bday in 5 months' time and I can ask for prezzie. I like the idea. :) Mummy also said that she will throw me a party at Mac Donalds so that she can play silly games and eat chicken nuggets.

Wat prezzie would you like? Since I am too young to buy anything for you, I shall kindly share with you my milk, milk, cereal or porridge. Pappy, you can take your pick. However, pls let me fill me tummy 1st and you can have the leftover. You noe that I cant take a hungry tummy for too long, right? That is why the saying "a hungry baby is an angry baby". I promise to leave enuff for you or ask mummy to make you more.

Otherwise, I shall share my toys with you and even play with you. I will also try not to kick you in the night or snatch your glasses during play. However, having inherited Mummy's gene, I cannot guarantee about the night kicking.

Hmmm... since my bday is coming in 5 months' time, I shall start thinking about my wishlist. I will ask Mummy to help me write. Maybe I will start with the Christmas wishlist 1st. I think I want a Gucci milk bottle and a LV pacificer. Yippee, Pappy, you are the best... or at least next best to Mummy. I love you, muaks.

Love & saliva,
Lil Shauna

Dear Bb,

Happie 31st Bday!
Sorrie, couldnt celebrate much for you on your big day. At least we had a decent, quiet dinner. :) Oh, you have your cake & prezzie too (thank you, mum, bro & family). I shall make up to you another day ya. ;p

I want to bless you with:
- Good health
- Freedom from pain
- Wisdom
- Joy
- Experiencing God

With God's, Lil Shauna's and my love.
Muakz.

The Visit to the Eye Doctor

Lil Shauna has been plagued by blocked tear duct since she was a little baby. The stubborn blocked duct refuses to clear and Lil Shauna is always tearing on the right eye. It is also constantly clouded with discharge. Both the PD at NUH and Kidslink assure us that there is no real cause for concern. Other than the prescribed eye drop, the constant cleaning, the occasional massage, it is purely a waiting game - waiting for the duct to unblock by itself.

After many months of waiting, the duct is still blocked. Lil Shauna often suffers from swollen eye due to the constant wiping. We asked the PD what can be done and we were referred to an eye specialist. The PD told us that the eye duct can be cleared immediately by inserting a fine wire into the eye.. hmm.. how scary it sounded.

After deliberating for awhile, we decided to bring her to the eye doctor. We wanted to make sure that it is really a blocked duct problem and that there is no damage to the eye.

The eye doctor saw Lil Shauna for merely 10 mins. He explained that it is a common problem in babies. He said that all of us are born with blocked ducts but they will slowly open up. Sometimes, one of the duct will open up faster than the other (as in Lil Shauna's case) and there will then be tearing and discharge in the eye with the blocked duct. They usually leave the blocked duct as it is until the baby is 1 year old. If the duct is still blocked, then will they perform the simple insert-wire-procedure to clear the duct. In certain rare cases, the cleared duct closes up again and it calls for a more complicated procedure.

Since Lil Shauna is barely 7 months, we were sent home with antibiotic eye drop, eye wipes and some lotion. We were told to apply the prescribed stuff on her and come back for review in a week's time. Meanwhile, it is constant monitoring until she's 1 year old.

Total damage - $93! I wonder how much it would cost us to "monitor" until she turns 1. -.o"

Oh, Daddy Lim is super proud of his little girl. Why? Cos she seems to be listening and eyeing the doctor attentively while the doctor explains, as if she totally understands the doctor. -.o" Oh well, if that makes the old man happy. Hehe.

Oh, it is Daddy Lim's bday tomorrow, but I will be busy at work. Pappy, happie 31st birthday! Will celebrate with you another day ya. Muakz!

Mummy Lim

All I Want For Christmas...

Dear Gonggong, Popo, Uncles & Aunties,

Here is my wish list for Christmas. :)

1. Lots of hugz, kisses and love;
2. Milk, cereal, puree, biscuits and baby snacks;
3. Pretty clothes;
4. Toys;
5. More toys.

Long, long time ago, way before I was born, I overheard Mummy telling Daddy that they shouldnt spoil me by buying me toys. However, I have proven to be too irresistible and they couldnt stop buying toys for me. The moment I show a slight interest in any toy, you can rest assure that it will appear in my home. Hoho. That's easy, breezy job for me. I heard that Mummy is going to whack the Fisher Price sale later. I wonder wat she will buy. Sometimes, I suspect that she's using me as an excuse to curb her need to spent $$. I think the adults call it "retail therapy". Since I am a big-hearted baby, I dun mind. I stand to gain, anyway. Hehe.

Oh, I am sick - down with running nose and cough.. Sniff, sniff... I got it from Yingxuan jie jie. She's down with flu and cough too. One day, she was happily sucking her fingers while I suck mine. Then, she offered me her fingers. They look pretty delicious and I tot they might taste different from mine, so I took her offer. Then... haiz... I should just stick to my fingers. I think I will switch to my toes the next time and not somebody else's...

Love,
Lil Shauna

Economic Downturn

I know... The economy outlook is bleak. I know.. I should save for rainy days. I know... I should not spend unneccessarily on wants. BUT...

Fisher Price sale leh... Branded toys leh. The toys will be super cheap. Lil Shauna needs new toys. She's growing out of some of her existing ones. These toys are supposed to be educational or help her to develop in one way or another. The sale is in Jurong, just a few street away from our place. Oh, I heard that they are selling the rainforest jumperoo at a low price too. Just today, Lil Shauna was happily jumping in the demo jumperoo in Kiddy Palace.

Tell me, how to resist? How not to spend $$?

Mummy Lim

RA

We have tot of engaging a professional photographer to take some nice photos of Lil Shauna. However, they dun come cheap. Simple packages are at least a few hundred bucks. After much consideration, we decide to shelf the idea and save some $$. Economy downturn leh, vitamin M is very important now.

Lil Shauna was so sweaty & sticky when we brought her home last night (bad weather). Daddy Lim had to carry and entertain the princess while I get the water and milk ready. To make her feel more comfy, Daddy Lim decides to take off her top. He was happily parading her and I tot that they look good - topless.

Surprisingly, the pix turn put quite alright. Quite artistic, ok.

Oh gosh, Lil Shauna looks like a boy. Just this evening, an ah gong told her granddaughter to look at "didi". -.o" It is "mei mei", ok?

Then after her bath, Lil Shauna was busy flipping before I could dress her. I had to video her, so irresistible. Haha.

Nice butt hor.

Mummy Lim

Good Lil Shauna

We have been bringing Lil Shauna to Nai nai's place every Sunday. In fact, Nai nai would automatically call at 2+pm (if we fail to report) to check if we or more accurately, Lil Shauna is coming. Lol!

One fine Sunday, Lil Shauna decides that she only wants to be carried by certain people and started crying hysterically when Nai nai tried carrying her. Since then, bringing her to Nai nai's place had been difficult and we couldnt stay long bcos Lil Shauna would stick to me and when she starts fussing, she refuses to stop. We hope that it is just another growing phase and persevere on. I bet Nai nai is hoping that Lil Shauna grows out of it too. She seems so terribly upset when Lil Shauna rejects her. :(

Last Sunday, we brought Lil Shauna to Nai nai's place too. Lil Shauna was happily shopping with Mummy, Popo and Cousin Yingxi in Suntec in the late morning before heading to Nai nai's place. We both tot that she would fuss as usual. However, she didnt. In fact, she even allows Nai nai to carry her and was laughing heartily while Daddy Lim plays peek-a-boo with her. Tat went on for quite awhile before she finally fusses. Nai nai was so happily carrying Lil Shauna and walking around. Mind you, the little princess last weighs 7.6kg at 6 months 2 weeks! However, Nai nai insisted that she's not tired for as long as Lil Shauna allows her to be carried. :)

We left in the evening and visited Uncle Ashley & Auntie Noreen's new little bundle of joy - Princess Tiara. She was only 4 days old when we visited her but weighs a whooping 3.7kg at birth! She is so cute and looks so much smaller as compared to Lil Shauna. I cant really remember how Lil Shauna actually looks like at birth, but if 3.7kg is so tiny, 1.9kg must be much worse. Never mind, cos the PD assures us that Lil Shauna has already caught up with her peers in terms of physical development. 3 cheers for Mummy's milk! Oh, presenting the little princess. :) Ashley & Noreen, welcome to the club. May you enjoy the sleepless night, the endless diaper changing and milk feeding. Lol!

Mummy Lim