Guitar Hero

Remember Daddy Lim's Xmas wish?

We have checked. To buy a PS3 and the Guitar Hero kit, which comes with the guitar, drum set, bass & mic (I think) will set us back by $1+k. No way am I gg to agree to spend that $$ on big boys' toys.

Every now and then, Daddy Lim will hint and remind about his Xmas wish list and I will act stupid. His bro has just bought a new PS3 set and that does not help things at all. -.o" Daddy Lim just has got more reasons to remind me about his Guitar Hero World Tour.

So, we were both excited when we realised that there is Guitar Hero miniature, to be played on DS. I owe a DS. :) Now Daddy Lim can have a taste of his dream game and I can save loads on our pocket. One stone kills two birds.

Daddy Lim considered for awhile (or at least pretend to) and finally bought the miniature Guitar Hero.

It is pretty cute. It actually comes with a guitar controller and a pick, which adds on the fun.

Daddy Lim is addicted...

I am never into such games. I prefer childish games, but the Guitar Hero is seriously quite fun. Even I get addicted at times. However, I get too excited and gripped the console a little too hard and strummed a little too hard. It is actually quite difficult to play relaxingly with the music going "pum, pum, pum.." and I ended with a painful wrist. -.o" Daddy Lim is good with it and manages to get good scores to unlock new guitars and songs. As for me, I have a long way to go. I think I better stick to my kiddy games. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim

The Girls

I met up with the S, Mummy L, Mummy P & Mummy S at PS to celebrate S bday yday. It has been a long time since I seen S. She had been busy with work and her part-time diploma. So nice to see her. :) It wasnt anything big, we just met for dinner and most of the mummies had to rush off to fulfill parental obligations. ;p

Seeing the girls last night just brought back lots of fond memories. Even now that I am talking about it, I can feel warmth gushing to my heart. It is really amazing how we managed to keep our friendship till today. We had been friends since secondary school days and that is like 17 years! Of course there had been silly quarrels, ill feelings, jealousy, etc, but we only grew closer as the years go by. Never have I doubted that it is God who brought each and every one of them into my life and I never stop thanking God for His thoughtfulness for giving me such precious blessings. :) I still remember telling the girls that we should live close to each other when we are old, then we can meet up for kopi and breakfast everyday. Or maybe we should check-in to the same old folks home in the future. Haha.

Back to the dinner. Only Baby G was there. I left Lil Shauna at my mum's place for the night. I guessed I needed a break and I think I made the right choice. The topics naturally circled around kids and babies since we are all mummies now, except for S. I even helped to carry Baby G for a long time while the little princess was soundly asleep. It dawned on me that it is such a blessing to carry other people's kids - you only get to see the good and sweet side of them. When they start fussing, simply hand them back to their mummy and let them torture the mummy. Hohoho.

Seeing the mummies makes me feel that I can bag the lousiest mummy prize. Mummy L survived J and J is already in primary school. Mummy P always seem to be able to handle Baby C well. Mummy J is a homemaker and AN is such a sweet baby. Mummy S aspires to be a homemarker and is intending to have 4 kids! As for me, I have never ventured far out alone with Lil Shauna. Whenever possible, I will "escape" to my mum's place to seek help. I love Mondays now bcos I can finally go back to work and not slaved for Lil Shauna 24/7. Sob! But I do love her to bits and am trying my best to spend as much quality time with her as possible. :) For that, I think I deserve some credits lah. ;p

I wonder if our babies will grow up to become close friends like their mummies. Afterall, they are almost the same age. I think our gatherings in the future will be super noisy and with lots of running kids!

Mummy Lim

Super Duper Busy Weekend

I am one ambitious mummy.

On Sat, we brought Lil Shauna to Gymboree free play. :) Lil Shauna has started to crawl and enjoys roaming the open space in Gymboree. However, her restricted mobility restrained her from using the many equipment.

She is one tired baby after the play gym and fell asleep after her milk. She was so tired that she slept thru' our dinner and even the car ride home.

I am waiting for Lil Shauna to start walking before I bring her to Gymboree again. I think she will enjoy more when she can walk. Daddy Lim and I will enjoy more too. It is super tiring to carefully watch over her fearing that she will slam her face onto the floor when her arms give way and to stop her from savouring everything that she gets hold of.

This morning, she was up really early and I brought her to Tanglin Mall for her Kindermusik trial class. It is something similar to Gymboree, but focuses more on muisc. Daddy Lim had to work and my mum was so kind to come along and help. As I was alone in the class, I had no hands to take picture.

Lil Shauna had a wonderful time and was happily laughing away. I think she enjoyed this class more than the Gymboree one cos she's older now and most importantly - mobile. In fact, Gymboree is better than Kindermusik and that probably explains the price difference. Gymboree is 25% more expensive. -.o" Similar to Gymboree, there was lots of lift your baby up, dance with the baby, jump here and there with the baby, etc. Super good workout for the parents.

Since the classes are not fantastic, I save on my pocket. Hehe. Will look out for more of such classes cos I am one kaisu parent. Truth be told, I think it is more fruitful spending our weekends bonding with Lil Shauna thru' these enrichment classes than to roam the malls aimlessly. Of course, I cannot deny that peer pressure helps lah. How can the who and the who be sending their precious princess and prince to such enrichment classes and my Lil Shauna only roams the mall with mummy? ;p

In the afternoon, we brought Lil Shauna for her "Makeover". I found this offer by a freelance photographer, specialising in photographing babies. Her rates are very reasonable and her previous works seem good. Most importantly, some of the June Mummies tried her and were full of praises.

Lil Shauna was pretty cooperative in the beginning.

She really look like a super model. Posing while photographer goes clicking away. There are so many props! Pink hairbands, hairclips, sunglasses, colourful balls, feathers, wings... After awhile, Lil Shauna got really distracted by the props.

We were there for at least an hour and it is sure tough work - not the baby but the photographer, her assistant and us. It is so, so tough to make the baby smiles and to make her look up when she's so focus on the props. -.o" We were so glad that the photographer has an assistant and she really helped to attract Lil Shauna's attention and make her smiles.


Towards the end, we have to stop to rest cos the baby started fussing. Daddy Lim has to monkey around to entertain the baby.
We finally stopped when Lil Shauna refuses to cooperates and whine non-stop. Phew.. we were more glad than her. We were totally tired out.

I hope that the pix turned out fine. While the photographer snaps away, she was commenting that Lil Shauna is so cute. Hehe. I think so too. I am one proud mummy.

Mummy Lim

Health Checkup

After trying to persuade my mum for forever, she finally did not disagree to let me bring her to a health checkup. The last she did her mamogram was at least 3 - 4 years ago and her last pap smear was more than 5 years ago. At her age, she should be doing a yearly checkup. Like all older generation, she believe that once you go for such checkup, all sicknesses will start surfacing. And it is better to just diagnose late and die then to put one through all treatments, which merely prolong the suffering. At the end, you still have to die. -.o"

I had to nag and nag at her before she did not try to argue with me. So, I brought her and my sis for the health checkup yday, which includes blood count to mamogram (for my mum), to pap smear, etc.

At the X-ray dept, I saw this poster, which I could not resist capturing. :)When it comes to such checkup, no news = good news. But, I received a call from the clinic this morning. -.o" The doctor called to inform that my mum is anemic. Her iron is on the low side. I told the doctor that I am Thala minor, which mean that my mum could be too and that would explain her low iron count. Then, the doctor went on to say that some clotting element in her blood is exceptionally high, which is common in people who just recovered from an infection such as flu. However, there is also a risk that there is something wrong with her bone marrow. I asked if this could mean that she has got cancer or something, which the doctor says that the possibility cannot be ruled out, but it is only a very small risk. Since my mum is not young anymore, she suggested putting my mum thru' another blood test to find out.

I didnt dare risk telling my mum over the phone just in case I freak her out. I told her about the Thala minor and anemia part but chose to be silence over the clotting thing. No point scaring her over nothing mah. So, after persuading her yet again, she agreed to do another blood test. I hope all turn out well. Pls help to pray.

On a different note, I tot that Lil Shauna is starting to look like a girl.

Then, a few days ago, 2 different aunties asked if Lil Shauna is a boy. -.o" Well, I blamed it on the totally ungirly top that she was wearing that day. Girl hor. Maybe she will look more like a girl when her hair grows. Look at Yingxuan. :)

Classic photo, I must show this pix in either of their wedding montage in the future. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim

Lil Shauna is Fine

Yeah, babies are made of steel. Banging head is ok. One moment they might be crying buckets, the next, they are bouncing everywhere. :)

Lil Shauna is fine. I bet she totally forgot about the mummy-bang-her-head-at-NTUC incident. :)

Separately, Lil Shauna's hair is getting longer, but I dun feel like cutting her hair. We have never cut her hair since day 1. :) I love her fine hair. Just that...

Lil Shauna has inherited Daddy Lim's curly hair. Well, she can ask Daddy Lim for $$ to rebond her hair in the future. Hohoho.
How come the girls are all taking after their daddy? Baby C has straight hair just like Daddy T.
Maybe Baby G will take after Daddy C too?
Daddy's girl. Mummy Lim

Head Kena Whacked

It is me, all my fault.

We brought Lil Shauna to JP just now. We needed to grab bread and ham for breakfast. Just as we were about to enter NTUC, Daddy Lim said that he needed the loo and to withdraw $$. Lil Shauna was in the stroller and I tot that I could easily handle her. So I told Daddy Lim to do his stuff while I grabbed the grocery with the baby.

We were entering the supermarket and I was trying to figure out how I should get pass that flapping gantry that NTUC fixed at there entrance. There were other people going into the supermarket but nobody offered to help. After thinking for awhile, I tot that I should use my butt to push open the gantry and then reverse the stroller in. The butt-pushing part when well, but when the stroller was half-way in, the flapping panel swung back. Coincidentally, Lil Shauna was sitting upright with her back off the stroller. It all happened too fast and the swinging panels whacked Lil Shauna on the back of her head. -.o"

I dun think the impact was that hard but Lil Shauna started wailing instantly and attracted the attention of many shoppers. I think she was in shock more than in pain but she cried so pitifully. All I can do was to hug and cuddle her until she calmed down. The onlookers must be thinking why the mummy is so dumb but I couldnt care more. My heart was aching for Lil Shauna. After a while, she did calm down and I quickly grab wat I needed while carrying her. She seems to have forgotten the incident after that.

It is common for kids to fall down, knock their head and bang into stuff. I know that we have to get medical help if Lil Shauna started vomiting, appear unusually drowsy, not her usual self, etc. She did not display any of those symptoms and is just as cheeky and noisy and active, trying to crawl and climb everywhere. However, this morning, I read from the motherhood forum about babies falling and banging their heads and we have to watch out for blood appearing in the white of the eyes, which could signify skull fracture. This is something new to me. When we were playing with Lil Shauna just now (after the head whacking incident), I noticed that Lil Shauna's left eye white seems a little red!! I am not sure if that is the blood thing that the article was talking about but it worries me quite a bit. Daddy Lim says that we shall monitor her for the night. If anything, we will seek medical attention tomorrow.

Please pray that everything will be ok. Stupid mummy... lesson learnt, dun act smart. -.o"

Mummy Lim

Updates (17 Feb 09, 6.53am):
Lil Shauna is fine. She woke up at 6am this morning and was her usual cheeky self. :) Thank God.

14 Feb 2009

Happie V Day! This is the 1st Valentines' Day that we spent as a family. :)

At 1st, I was still scratching my head,wondering about wat we should do on this special day. Trying to have a romantic dinner with Lil Shauna kills the romance. Not that she's playing light bulb but we will be busier trying to entertain her than anything else. -.o"

Luckily, Baby G invited us to her 1st month's bash.

She's so cute, her top is so cute and her personalised pillow is so cute. Hehe.

Daddy Lim had to work late today and he only managed to knock off at 3.30pm. We only reached Aunty S' mummy's house at 4+pm but we managed to catch Santarina Aunty Valerie and the Ong family. We didnt plan to stay long, but ended up chatting and chatting with S. Oh, Lil Shauna was in her ballerina romper and she charmed quite a few. hehe.

Lil Shauna was very cooperative today, such that Daddy Lim even managed to sneak out with Daddy C to buy Baby G's stroller. After playing the whole afternoon, Lil Shauna knocks out at 7+pm , after her milk.

Lil Shauna looks so much bigger beside Baby G. Hohoho. By the time Lil Shauna woke up from her nap, she was wide awake and full of energy. Together with the Chan family, we went for a walk at Changi Airport T3 and to grab dinner. I have never been to T3 and I was surprised to see T3 filled with people. Not only families were there, but it seems like the whole world is celebrating V Day in T3. -.o" We had to Q for over an hour for food and we were only having Popeye, which is a fast food concept similar to KFC. I didnt eat much, but Daddy Lim and the rest claimed that it is much nicer than KFC. Ok, I still dun think it is worth the drive all the way to T3 and that 1 hour wait. Regardless, Lil Shauna had a good time looking at people and I have at least stepped into T3. One less degree being a mountain tortise. ;p

We only left T3 near to 11pm. Lil Shauna fell asleep in the car. We totally screwed up her bedtime. I hope she doesnt take revenge on me tomorrow by torturing me. Hehe.

On a separate note, I am bringing Lil Shauna for some music trial class next week. She's a big girl already and I think she's musically inclined. See her play music. Hehe.

On another separate note, Lil Shauna has grown much. See piglet growing smaller and smaller beside her.

2 months' old.6 months' old.

9 months' old.

Mummy Lim

Where to go?

Our last family holiday was to Star Virgo. That was in November 08, when Lil Shauna was 6 months old.

It was during that cruise trip that I blew my top and quarrelled with my mum. Well, it wasnt the best trip that I ever had, but it wasnt that bad either. At least it was a good break from work. However, we did end up feeling even more tired than before we went for the trip. Lil Shauna really drained us.

It had been 3 months since that cruise trip and I am getting restless. I need another break.

Ever since I started working, I travelled at least 2x per year. Daddy Lim and I visited many neighbouring countries. Before we had the chance to venture further, Lil Shauna comes along. I had actually wanted to go skiing and roll in the snow with Daddy Lim in January 2008. However, our dear princess spoilt the plan. -.o" Now that she is here, there is no way that we can venture to the further countries, unless we leave her in Singapore, which I am not willing.

We wanted to bring Lil Shauna along with us for the coming trip. I am not sure if I am courting death but I really wanted to do so. We tot about flying to a neighbouring country but seriously doubt that we can survive the wait in the airport plus the flight. We are worried that Lil Shauna will squirm everywhere or worse, scream the plane down. Then again, there is only beach resort and shopping in these neighbouring countries, which Lil Shauna will not be able to appreciate. She still doesnt like swimming and I wouldnt want to risk breaking my arm bringing her to a shopping spree in Hong Kong or Taiwan. I can foresee us passing the baby to each other while trying to sightsee and eventually staying inside the hotel to watch MTV.

After scratching our head for a long time, we tot of booking an expensive hotel in Sentosa. But Lil Shauna's passport is still so new and I really wanted to ink it. So, I tot of Genting and even jio the Ong family for the trip. Daddy Lim was initially doubtful but agreed on the account that we drive there, fearing the long and boring coach ride. After working out the details with the Ong family, I was really looking forward to the trip. I was even ambitious enuff to suggest that we pay KL a visit while we are there. Then my mum dropped the bomb...

She is dead against us driving there, telling me about all the robbery cases that Singaporeans faced in Malaysia. She even showed me the newspaper article. She is also wanted about the dangerous drive up and down the mountain. I didnt want to lie to her or make her unhappy by insisting on my way. Sadly, the Ong family is not keen on the coach idea and we have to call off the trip. :(

So, we are now back to our Sentosa choice. I was hoping for a nice holiday. Haiz.

It is ok. There will be chances. Oh, I am now exploring Desaru. I heard that there are fruit farms and firefly shows. I heard that the fireflies will line up and blink in sequence to form patterns. Hehe. Most importantly, it is near to Singapore, only 45 mins by boat.

Aside to the Ong family, we are really, really sorrie for dropping the bomb. Forgive us, ya. Maybe you all want to join us in Desaru? Or Sentosa?

Mummy Lim

9 Months Old

My mum reminded me yday that Lil Shauna is 9 months' old! Woo hoo! Happie 9 months' bday! Time is really flying by. :) You are a big girl now.

The big decision that we were talking about is back in our hands. Hmmm... we are again thinking hard, discussing and debating over issues that we had thought, discussed and debated about few months back. Arggghhhh... Praying hard for God's directions. Does He want us to take it up? If yes, then why did He take away the option the other time when we have made up our minds?

Will update once we have made up our minds.

Mummy Lim

Town

I had a seminar at Orchard Hotel today. So I took the MRT to town while Daddy Lim drove to work. When I exited the gantry, I almost couldnt find my way out from the MRT station to Orchard Road. I had to pretend to walk slowly while I read the signboards and tried to orientate myself. It has been a long time since I came to Orchard road (since Christmas Day), but it had been an even longer time since I took the MRT to town. OK, I almost got stuck in the MRT but I still managed to find my way out eventually. Daddy Lim is even better.

He was kind enuff to pick me up from City Hall after my seminar as he had wanted to buy a guitar strap from Penisular. We had decided to have dinner in town before picking Lil Shauna up. He smsed me to ask if we should have dinner at Funan or Sogo. Sogo!!!??? Hello, Sogo is long gone lor. In fact, Sogo has ceased operations in Singapore for donkey years!

We eventually went to Raffles City basement for dinner and he kept insisting that there are many new shops and restaurants. Actually, those "new" shops and restaurants have been there for a long time. While we walk, I pointed out that Lil Shauna had Ben & Jerry's ice-cream here, sleep in that Ya Koon Bread shop, tasted soup at that Soup Spoon restaurant... Next time, Lil Shauna can bring Daddy Lim to Raffles City. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim

Upgraded!

Two things.

1stly, Lil Shauna has outgrown her M size diapers and is upgrading to L size. Hehe.

No. 2. We have finally upgraded her car seat. Long before she was born, Daddy Lim and I tot for a long time before deciding on a cheapo infant car seat over an expensive one, which will fit her from birth to 4 years old. We were worried that she would refuse to sit in a car seat. True enuff, she dislikes her car seat and we are too soft-hearted to insist that she sit in it. She would sometimes obliged but it is becoming more and more difficult for us to strap her in. Recently, she would object violently when we tried. It is not safe to put her on the car seat without strapping her in.

Apparently, the car is beginning to be too small for her. Moreover, the rear-facing car seat is inclined and she cannot sit upright when she's in it. Long, long time ago, the car seat was too big for her. This is her when we 1st brought her home from the hospital. Then, she can even roll in the seat.

This is her 8 months down the road.After procrastinating for the longest time, we finally bought her a "big girl" car seat. We invested in a maxi cosi. Although the lower end range, it is $350. Yes, I am still worried that she would refuse to sit in it, but I supposed the money spent is likely to make me more hard-hearted and ignore her plead for release. Hehe.

The car seat looks really big and comfortable to sit in. It makes me want to sit in it too, hehe. Lil Shauna's 1st trip in the car seat went smoothly. In fact, she even fell asleep in the seat.

But of course, I cant be too greedy. She fussed and wanted out when we were on our way home from nainai's place just now. The little princess was just too tired from the long day out and wanted a cuddle before dozing to dreamland. :) Who can refuse that sweet request?

Mummy Lim

Dinner

I just had dinner at Sakura buffet with my mum, my sis, Daddy Lim & Lil Shauna. It has been a long time since I had a restaurant dinner with my mum and sister. Not that we cannot afford the $$ but the time. With the arrival of the younger niece and Lil Shauna, I dread family dinner in restaurants. It is sometimes impossible to eat in peace. With the mad rush to gobble down the food while Lil Shauna is cooperative is no fun. Even then, we have to take turns to eat.

There was only Lil Shauna just now. We tried to entertain her while we dig in. As there were 4 adults to 1 baby, we managed to eat slowly and enjoyed the food. It had been a long time since we had such a nice and peaceful dinner. Sometimes, I do miss my old life. But of course, Lil Shauna is too precious. Wat is that little bit of sacrifice? Hehe.

Mummy Lim

Lil Shauna Can Sit Upon her Own

To achieve my new year resolution of letting Lil Shauna sleeping on her own, we have shifted our bed and moved her cot into the master bedroom. We are letting her sleep in her cot in attempt to wean her off sleeping with us on our bed. She's getting bigger, both in age and size and has inherited my "shui xiang". It is so super squeezy for the 3 of us to share a bed.

Surprisingly, the first few nights went smoothly. Lil Shauna actually slept thru' the night. Just when I tot that everything is fine, she woke up at unearthly hours for the past week.

When that happens, I will move her to the bed and hope that she will go back to dreamland on her own. However, that rarely happens. She will go "wooooo" and "ahhhh" and entertain herself for awhile. Then she will go into the "eh..eh..eh" mode accompanied by violent kicks. Given no choice, I will make milk and that normally does the trick.

Last night, she again woke up at about 4am. She was waving her arms and kicking wildly when I tried to pick her up from the cot. Seeing that, I know that it is impossible for her to go back to sleep without the milk. Daddy Lim was just returning from using the toilet and decided that he will use the sofa instead. Ended up, Lil Shauna was happily turning and tossing on the big bed, while I was trying to steal a little bit more sleep before moving my big butt to make milk. Tired leh.

I tried to ignore Lil Shauna despite her repeated kicks. When I finally peeped at her, I was surprised to see that she was sitting up! I didnt know that she can sit up by herself from a lying position. My mum didnt say anything about that either. Then Lil Shauna attempted to stand up by using me as a supported. To prevent her from falling, I ended her mission and made her milk.
I told Daddy Lim about the sitting incident this morning but tot that it might be an one-off incident. However, just before her bedtime, Lil Shauna made 2 successful attempts for Daddy Lim & me. Our Lil Shauna has learnt a new trick! Hehe.

Mummy Lim

Baby G

Daddy C & Mummy S have invited us to celebrate Baby G's full month bash - on Valentines' Day. So Daddy Lim & I are gg to celebrate V Day with a whole bunch of people. Wow, how romantic. Lol!

Anyway, Mummy S have sent me some pix that I totally cannot resist and must post them.

We took a pix with the new baby too.

This is my favourite pix.

Orrrhhhhh... sooooo sweet. Makes me want to give birth to another baby. Nope, not the pregnancy, just the giving birth. Maybe I can consider the taking care after that, but not the pregnancy. Lol!

On a separate note, Lil Shauna's tear duct should be cleared. Woohoo! Thank you for all the prayers. :)

Mummy Lim

Bake a Cake

I have a dream. I want to learn how to bake cakes and decorate them. I know nuts about baking cakes, but I feel such intense passion for my dream. Just look at the beautiful creation possible. http://mengchoo.livejournal.com/ This lady makes wonder and I feel so motivated. One day, I will find time to go learn how to bake a cake and then how to decorate them. Hehehe.

Mummy Lim

Jurong Bird Park

Lil Shauna now giggles at the cats and dogs that she sees and gets all excited at birds. We tot that it is a good time to bring her to JBP. Since it is so near to our place and we managed to get the corporate pass to garner us free entry, we see no harm.

We brought Lil Shauna to the JBP on Sunday. We didnt plan to stay long, just in case it was too hot for the princess. God is good, he sent heavy rain to cool the park right before we went and give us good weather with light drizzle. :)

Lil Shauna was so happie about gg to JBP. See her smiling from ear to ear. Hehe.

She, in her pretty sunhat. Sadly, that sunhat couldnt stay on her head for long. She kept pulling it off. -.o"We reach JBP in the afternoon. Bcos of CNY, JBP was nicely dressed up in colourful flowers.

We started off with the Penguin Exploration. The penguins were swimming right before our eyes but Lil Shauna was distracted with the crowd. After lots of coaxing, she finally saw the penguins and was bouncing up and down in Daddy Lim's arms.

We went to look at other species of birds too. However, most of the birds were too far away to attract Lil Shauna. Bigger birds tend to stay stationary or are too graceful like the swans. In the end, Lil Shauna was happily looking at the moving people and flowing water. -.o" We should have just brought her to Orchard road. Lol!

However, there were moments where Lil Shauna saw the birds and was very much captivated.

We ended up with a really tired baby.. and parents too.

We are targeting the zoo next. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim