Oops!

Long time ago, before God gave us Lil Shauna, Daddy Lim & I used to discuss about disciplining our kids. Daddy Lim said that he would discipline them and make sure that they are good and obedient kids in public places. He said too that he would not hesitate to beat them.

However, things are in total opposite now. Daddy Lim admits that he cannot bear to beat Lil Shauna. Hohoho. Even if she's in the wrong.

Oops, caught in the act!
This is Lil Shauna trying to taste the string curtain after we tell her for the 200th times not to do so.

Mummy Lim

Busy Baby

I brought Lil Shauna to Kindermusik free trial class on Sat. Felicia was there too. Actually, we tried Kindermusik before and I dun really like it. However, it was free this time so I signed her up. At the same time, I tot of giving Kindermusik another chance to prove me wrong.

I am intending to sign up some classes for Lil Shauna to help her expel some energy and had been sourcing. It must be something that both of us enjoy and the location must be convenient. That is bcos the parent often exercise more than the baby during such classes and Daddy Lim will be working most of the weekends and I would probably be bringing the baby to the class on my own.

The Kindermusik trial class just reaffirms my 1st opinion. There were too many babies in the class. The room was too small and it got really warm. Bcos there were too many babies, there was too much lag. Both me & Lil Shauna got restless. Moreover, Lil Shauna and Felicia were more keen to walk & explore than to sit and listen, but there were too little space for them to do so. I wonder if it is bcos the class was free. However, it was a good workout for us. Lil Shauna almost fell asleep towards the end of the class. Then again, was she too tired or the class too boring? Oops!

We went for the Tumbletots class this morning at JE with Ian. Popo went with us too. She was worried that I couldnt handle and I do appreciate her goodwill and enjoy my mum's company. There were 2 instructor to 4 babies with lots of equipment. The room wasnt too big either but much airy and there were more space to roam bcos of the no. of babies involved. Lil Shauna was happie until one of the teacher tried to roll her on a big cylinder to test her reflex and tummy muscle. She got scared and decided then that she doesnt like that trainer and doesnt want her to teach her anymore. Hohoho.

Popo was worried when Lil Shauna doesnt seem too keen to follow instructions. She was also very eager to make Lil Shauna shows the trainer what she can do (like clap hand and high 5). :) After the class, I told my mum that the class is more so for Lil Shauna to develop her motor and social skills. Thus, we dun have to be overly concerned when she prefers to explore her surrounding. Popo still think otherwise to not waste $$. Haha.

The class was only 45 mins but I think it was good enuff for us. So we signed up at $92 for 4 lessons. When Lil Shauna learns how to walk, she will then upgrade to the next level. In the meantime, Mummy will still be looking. I think it is good for us to spend time bonding. Hehe, I am looking forward to the next class.

Mummy Lim

Jealous!

Lil Shauna often prefers Pappy to Mummy. I would like to think that it is bcos Pappy = Playmate. However, the things that they do & the moments that they share sometimes provoke the green-eye monster.

See them sharing a koala-bear-hug.

Playing their throw-me-the-ducky-and-I-pick-for-you-game.

Lil Shauna was very uncooperative in the car this afternoon to Nainai's place. I tot she wanted to hug me to sleep and let her out of the car seat. She ended up playing peek-a-boo with Daddy Lim using the rear-view mirror. Faint.

Finally, the Rub-your-palm game.

See, how not to be jealous?
But of course, Mummy shares her sweet moment with the baby too.

Heng ah.

Mummy Lim

Random Post

Haven post for awhile. Busy lah.

Sat Gathering
We had a busy weekend. On Sat, we met up with the girls. Nowadays, with family & work, it is so difficult to find common time to meet up. Even when we did, it is almost impossible to catch up. We only managed to talk when the babies fell asleep.

After the gathering, we went to Nai nai's house. Ye ye and Nai nai haven seen Lil Shauna for 2 weeks and they missed her to bits. It was so, so warm and Lil Shauna was perspiring even with the fan blowing at her. She really takes after Daddy Lim when it comes to that. So, we stripped her naked to "air" her abit.She is learning how to walk and just couldnt sit still. If she's not walking, she's crawling all over the place. -.o"

Sun Gathering
We met up with Daddy Lim's Poly mates on Sun. We purposely suggested to meet at one of the mates' house so that it will be easier for us to take care of Lil Shauna. That friend has cable TV, PS3, Guitar Hero & Wii. It is really quite fun. Hohoho. Heng I got practice with my miniature Guitar Hero at home and never make a fool out of myself. ;p

The friend paid about $1k for PS3 + Guitar Hero and another $400 for Wii. I was surprised that they are willing to spend so much on these gadgets until they reminded me that I probably spent as much on Lil Shauna every month. How true. Moreover, our spending on Lil Shauna is recurrent every month and will only get more. -.o" I was quite tempted to buy the PS3 + Guitar Hero actually. But $1k leh. I can buy loads of diapers + milk powder with that $$. Then again, I doubt we have the time to play. I better spend whatever time that I have on my cake baking.

Lil Shauna's Favourite Pastime in the Lift

She loves this poster. She will look for the poster whenever we enter the lift and will start babbling while pointing to it. We always read "999" to her. I think we dun have to worry about teaching her to call the Police in the future.

Hungry Baby
She's getting interested in our food. Who can blame her? Her baby food is simply tasteless.

Yummy.

Mummy Lim

Stinky Bomb

Bcos of Lil Shauna's stuffy nose, I had propped her on the pillow to elevate her while she sleeps in the night, hoping that it will help her to breathe better. The baby will toss and turn in the sleep and I will wake up when she stirs to make sure that she doesnt fall off the pillow.

At 3am last night, she stirred, which woke me up. When I was trying to adjust her, I realised that the bed was wet, which puzzled me bcos I changed her diaper right before tucking her to bed. The room smells funny too. Then I spotted yellow stain on the bed. -___________-"

The baby must have poo poo in the middle of the night. Bcos the diaper was soiled, it could not contain her pee, thus wetting the bed. When the pee leaks out + her flipping, her poo overflowed too. Yucks!

At 3am in the night, I have to change the baby + the bedsheet. The smell was too bad. All thanks to the baby. Now, I have mismatching bedsheet and pillow case. Oh well, I can at least comfort myself that Lil Shauna went back to sleep not long after I put her back to bed.

Mummy Lim

Nonsense

After a hard day at work, the following conversation took place.

Me: I think I am gg to quit and start my cupcake biz. Anyone wants to buy cupcake from me?
Me: (Turning to Colleague AZ) You want to buy cupcakes from me?
AZ: No, I want to quit and join you in your biz. Can?
Me: Can! If you join, I will get my Halal certification easily. Hoho.
AZ: Ya lor, more biz.
Me: (Turning to Colleague HP) You want to buy cupcakes from me your boi's one year old bday? Oh, cannot, I need to serve 1-month notice period, not enuff time.
HP: Never mind, I buy from you for my bday.
Me: Oh, that one in time. I give you 10% discount.
HP: 10% discount niah?
Me: Err.. 20% then, since we are colleagues.. I mean ex-colleagues.

I think my brain's fried up.

Mummy Lim

Mid Life Passion

To influence Daddy Lim, I jio him for my fondant making lesson. He was very gamed and joined me readily. He was the only man in the class of 6 and the 3rd male student who have attended the trainer's class.

We spent 3 hours on Sun afternoon playing with fondant, which is a sugar paste susbtance that hardens. It feels like playing with play-doh, just that it hardens.

We each made decorations for 6 cupcakes, namely a crown, a pair of shoes, a handbag, a bee, a sports car and a princess.

Yes, we made all these and all of them are edible. However, they are really sweet and not exactly yummy, just super nice to look at and really fun to make. The trainer said that normally people dun eat these fondant, even the case of fondant cake where the entire cake is wrapped with fondant. So wasted.

Close-up. Daddy Lim's.

Mine.

So who make better decorations? I think it is me. Hohoho.

Daddy Lim is into simplicity and keep complaining that I overkill.

There are just too many stenciles and stuff to decorate the cupcakes. You just cant stop.

We have decided that we will make Lil Shauna's one year old bday cupcakes. Hohoho.

Mummy Lim

Update on Mum

My mum is going for her blood test & ultrascan today at NUH. My sis has managed to get time-off to accompany her. Really thankful for that cos I have been pretty busy at work recently and taking leave is difficult.

My mum actually said that she can go on her own if we are busy but I can tell that she's glad to have company. Despite her grumbles about just die since death is inevitable, we can tell that she's really scare.

Pls pray that the it is not pre-lukeamia and there is no cancer cells detected in her cervic.

Mummy Lim

Baby is Sick...

Lil Shauna is sick. She's down with a stuffy and running nose and seems to be coughing a little too. Not too sure if she caught a cold while swimming - bad parents! Anyway, she's really cranky.

She's rejecting milk. Probably bcos her little nose is stuck and thus finds difficulty coordinating drinking and breathing. She was crying so badly last night before bed. No amount of coaxing works. Crying adds more mucus to the already stuck nose, which leads to more crying. Haiz.

It was only after lots of crying, which tireds her that makes her drift off to dreamland. She didnt even took her last milk feed. Poor baby. I hope she will feel better today. Otherwise, either Daddy Lim or I will have to take urgent leave to bring er to the doctor. Th children in the house are just taking turns to fall sick. Sick baby = very tired parents. Haiz.

Mummy LIm

Dead Tired

Why? Bcos it is so difficult to get Lil Shauna to go to bed recently. Unlike the past, by bedtime (about 9ish), she displayed none of the I-think-it-is-bedtime tell-tale. We have to stop the baby from her crawling/ throwing toy/ climbing/ chasing ball activity and carried her to bed.

She used to fall asleep by the bottle but it is not happening now! Maybe she will doze off while drinking but is wide awake the moment the bottle is off and she will demand for more play. Only after lots of coaxing will the princess finally drift off to dreamland. By then, Daddy Lim and I will be exhausted.

And what? This little princess woke up at 4am this morning. -.O" We tried to pat her/ coax her/ rock her/ carry her/ feed her and none of it works to bring back the Zzz monster. After trying for 1 hour, Daddy Lim brought her to the living room. He was so sweet to look after the crawling baby while I snoozed an hour more.

By the time we were getting ready for work, Lil Shauna was getting really cranky. She simply refuses to be let down and wanted to be carried. Why? Bcos she is tired. When I carried her, she immediately flopped her head on my shoulder and was asleep in 10 secs. Yes, right when we are about to leave for work. She slept all the way to popo's house and I bet she continues sleeping after we left. -.o"So much hard work and she stays wide awake at 4am. Haiz.

My mum said that it must be Sentosa. I think she implied spirits and stuff. I think that she just had too much sun & fun. Haha.

Awwww.... it is so nice to be a baby.

Mummy Lim