Welcome to Our Baby Cayenne's Blog

Migrating to a new blog!

2009-07-24T17:14:00.001+08:00

Dear all,

Finally my new blog is up! Remember to change the link ya if you have added me in yours! ;p

& stay tuned for more happenings in my Double Cs growing up stages! ;)

http://thechuafamilydarlings.blogspot.com/

Announcement!

2009-07-23T14:14:00.001+08:00

Baby Cayden has arrived! ;) Will be updating my "long winded" birth story & pictures in another blog.

Stay tuned ya! ;)

EXPENSIVE Dinner @ Geylang!

2009-07-15T17:45:00.005+08:00

Went to Geylang to have our MOST EXPENSIVE dinner after Marina Barrage. Got a SHOCK when we saw the bill!

While waiting for dinner to be serve, Aunt Jann took some pictures of "HUNGRY" Cayenne. Ha...

I'm so hungry!
Have to "eat" the spoon 1st.
Am still waiting...
A sulky face

Mummy, why the food not served yet?!

Finally food arrived, quickly fed Cayenne with rice mixed with fish and steamed toufu. Cayenne was really hungry, finish the whole bowl!

Marina Barrage on Saturday 11th July 09

2009-07-15T17:30:00.008+08:00

We haven't been to Marina Barrage which is a happening place months ago. So decided to bring Cayenne there with Aunt Jann as the photographer. Hee...

Saw alot of people and kids around, quite a nice place to hang around. ;)

Cayenne loved walking around and got super excited when she saw ... ... ... WATER AREA!

After playing for a while & getting wet, changed Cayenne in public! Sorry Darling! & somemore posted your half naked pictures on blog to let people see! ;p

Children's Garden @ Botanic Garden on Saturday Morning 11th July 09

2009-07-15T10:08:00.004+08:00

Brought Cayenne there before I pop. Had a great time though the sun is shining brightly.

After 45 minutes walk, we came out to take a rest. Fed Cayenne some cake as snack. She was very happy probably due to the shelther. Outside the garden, under the hot sun, she was sweating like mad. Haha...

Nice, Kitchen & Taxi & "Sshh"

2009-07-11T21:49:00.003+08:00

More words added again! Hee...

"Sshh"... Cayenne will put her forefinger @ her mouth to signal "Quiet" when she hears other babies/toddlers crying! *Fainted*

Sunday Dinner

2009-07-09T15:47:00.002+08:00

Had dinner @ a coffeeshop opposite West Coast Plaza. The food was quite yummy.

After dinner, we proceeded to IMM as we needed to get a vacuum cleaner. Cayenne looked so excited when she saw the basin! Kept playing with it. Made some noise when Daddy "forcefully" brought her out of the shop. Haha...

Hort Park Walk on Sunday Morning 05th July 09

2009-07-09T15:15:00.010+08:00

We brought Cayenne to Hort Park for the 1st time on Sunday morning & immediately I fell in love with the park! The park was very beautiful! Took a number of scenery pictures instead of my Darling. ;p

Candid shots of Cayenne

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Wearing the jumper on herself

Can't stand the flash on her, so Cayenne used her hands to cover her eyes!

Cayenne's Development

2009-07-09T14:52:00.003+08:00

Cayenne can identify most body parts correctly and all thanks to Lily for spending time to teach her. ;)

New word added to her vocubulary is "Baby".

Cayenne loves hugging us too. One thing must mention is she will kiss us on our lips most of the times, but ... sometimes she will purposely move her face sideway to let us kiss instead of her kissing on our lips. Haha...

Cayenne loves to action action ("k k"). One recent example is she will do fake cry or fake protest. Just last evening, while we were in our room, Cayenne wanted to play with the metal pole that is used for hanging our clothes. Dennis told her cannot in a firm way. She immediately walked towards me and making the fake crying sound. Jann, Dennis & I all laughed together. Not only one time, but happened a few times. And this Cayenne was simply too stubborn, told her cannot many times, and she still insisted in doing so. Last resort that we tried out was we kept quiet when she went to touch the metal pole again, she also do the fake sound and walked towards me and sat on my lap. Super fake right. Haha...

Now as she gets older, her actions really getting alot and always making us laugh. When she sees us laugh so loudly or heartily, she will laugh as well! My Darling is really our family "Happy Fruit" ("Kai Xin Guo") ;p

Announcement!

2009-07-03T09:35:00.002+08:00

Am going for my Maternity Leave on Monday, 06th July 09. Need a break/rest badly that why start my ML early. My EDD is on the 20th July 09. Initially thought of going on ML on 13th July 09. BUT I don't think my body can take the mental/physical tireness till then.

Finally...

2009-07-03T09:18:00.002+08:00

Seems like Cayenne has taken a liking to our helper. Guess our helper is young and she can play/entertain Cayenne quite well. Cayenne will laugh so loudly during playtime which is good. So gradually I will start to train my helper to bath Cayenne, dress & change diaper etc. So far feeding wise has been good too. ;)

Cayenne can even call our helper "kakak". That's pretty fast in my view.

Family dinner on Sunday 28th June 09

2009-07-01T10:36:00.009+08:00

Had our routine Sunday dinner @ one of our favourite "Zi Cha" stall downstairs. & after that, proceeded to our MUST GO place. That was Shop&Save. Haha...

Cayenne loves to pose in front of camera lately. Look @ her!

Waiting hungrily for the food to arrive
See how our notti Andre sat!
Sitting "obediently" with Ye Ye

Tiring Saturday for Cayenne & Mummy

2009-07-01T09:56:00.006+08:00

Had my checkup @ AMK around 12pm. So crowded. The waiting time to take medicine and make payment was VERY SLOW to the extent I blew my top @ the nurse. ;p Dennis & I found that the nurses @ the counter were simply too slow in their work.

After settling the payment, it was already 1plus when we left the clinic. My poor Darling was very hungry, quickly fed her @ nearby coffeeshop, probably due to the hot weather and no air con, she couldn't finish the porridge I prepared.
"Supervisor" @ KK Women Clinic @ AMK.

Tired after supervising

We proceeded to Orchard as I needed to go to Isetan.

Went to Cineleisure for super late lunch (2plus!)

After that, we walked all the way to Wisma Isetan. The hot weather and my butt pain were killing me! I had to stop on and off to rest.

Forgot to mention that Cayenne only had half an hour nap in her car seat while on the way to Orchard. Sigh.. Somemore, Dennis "purposely" drove longer distance in order to let her sleep more. If not, the ride took only 10 minutes!

After Isetan, we went home straightaway to rest. Cayenne got very cranky in the evening and kept making a big fuss. In the end, quickly fed her dinner and she slept early on Saturday evening.

"Supermodel"

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Cheerful Cayenne!

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Seeing my Darling Cayenne so cheerful and smiling always make my day! ;)

Scrambled Egg on Saturday Morning 26th June 09

2009-06-29T13:51:00.003+08:00

Made scrambled egg for Cayenne as breakfast. Not too bad, she liked it and managed to finish half. Before this, she already had half piece of raisin bread.

Forget the receipe of the scrambled egg, so in the end I just beaten the egg and put to pan. Stirred and added formula milk into it. That's it.

I tried the scrambled egg, tasted sweet. No wonder Cayenne liked it. Hee... ;)

Mummy Miss You, Darling!

2009-06-26T09:26:00.002+08:00

Cayenne had an overnight stay @ Lily's place on Wednesday as Dennis was not coming back home that night due to work. I had no choice but to leave Cayenne @ Lily's place as I couldn't handle my little girl alone during night due to the pain.

Miss my Darling the whole day on Wednesday. I couldn't sleep well on Wednesday, kept thinking and missing my little girl.

Even Aunt Jann who came back in the evening (abit late than usual), told me that when she knew that Cayenne wasn't coming back home on Wednesday night, she got no "motivation" to rush back home early.

Teething

2009-06-23T09:26:00.003+08:00

Cayenne's upper left and right 1st molar teeth are out, causing a great discomfort to her. She gets very cranky and fussy during sleeping. Last night, tossed here and there before she finally dozed off.

On and off during the night she would cry abit, make some noise. The Chua Family really had a tough time last night. Around 12 plus midnight, Cayenne suddenly cried so loudly, I wanted to apply teething gel, but she didn't want to. So I carried her and hugged her, consoling her softly. Applied the "Ba Bao San" on her gums, then only she felt better. Calmed down shortly, gave her the elephant toy (her favourite toy). She hugged closely to it while I carried her. Put her on the bed between Dennis & me. She lied on my thigh with her legs on Dennis's chest. What a good posture! Haha...

Guilty Mummy

2009-06-22T17:47:00.008+08:00

Haven't been spending time with Cayenne of late. Due to the aching, I hardly could walk or stand too long, let alone taking care of Cayenne for long hours. So Dennis, Jann are the main care-takers of my Darling Cayenne.

Felt so apologetic towards my Cayenne. Felt so useless that I couldn't even take care of my girl myself. Just a while, I'll get tired very easily. Really missed the times whereby I was still agile and could run here and there and taking care of Cayenne.

Now I walked like a penguin. ;( If I were to walk abit faster, my pelvic bones will ache and to the extent, I feel that the bones might give way any time. Getting up from sitting & sleeping position is a chore for me. I still remember I was like that during Cayenne's time too. Why history repeats itself? Twice? Why? Sigh...

Last 2 nights I spent some private moments in the room with my Darling. It had been always Dennis who will attend to Cayenne for her last milk feed while I rest in the living hall. I endured the aching pain to spend quality time bonding with my Cayenne. Could see that Cayenne is happy that her Mummy is with her these 2 nights. Jumped onto me to hug me tightly and I would do likewise, singing song to her. ;)

Then both of us would just lie on the mattress and talk and play. Cayenne loves to sleep onto me and close to me which makes me feels so guilty that I haven't been spending enough time with her ever since the aching pain started last week.

"Scare scare"

2009-06-22T17:43:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday was raining heavily with thunder storm. I asked Cayenne if she was scared. I showed her the action by patting my chest. She immediately picked up the action. So now when we say "scare scare", she would do the action. Quite an entertaining scene for us. Hee...

Kiddy Rides @ BP Plaza on Sunday 21st June 09

2009-06-22T14:43:00.003+08:00

As usual, the weather was so warm, I sweat literally every minute. The fan MUST only blow @ me. I even have my own personal seat @ the living hall with a fan purely just blowing @ me! No joke!

After Cayenne woke up from her satisfied nap of 2 hours and milk feed, she was a happy toddler but her Mummy was "boiling" with sweat. In the end, we went to BP Plaza to enjoy the air con as well as to do some grocery shopping.

Cayenne's eyes always lit up whenever she sees the kiddy rides.

She enjoyed so much (we didn't put in any coins. Haha...) that she kept laughing and posing. Some people even smiled when they heard my Darling laughing so happily. ;)

Saturday's Outing to Vivo City

2009-06-22T11:26:00.015+08:00

Wanted to meet up with Aunt Vicky cos the last time meet up was during Cayenne's 1st BD! Been pretty long! I'm sure Aunt Vicky misses her darling niece! & Cayenne will miss Aunt Vicky as well! Hee...

However, Aunt Vicky was not feeling too well, so very considerate enough, Aunt Vicky told me that best to meet when she recovered. Well, hope Aunt Vicky can recover soon! Cayenne muackz muakz Aunt Vicky! Hee...

We decided to proceed to Vivo City as planned. After Cayenne's miserable nap of 50 minutes & milk feed, we drove down to Vivo City. Dennis initially wanted to get a handphone but too bad, out of stock. We just went shopping around aimlessly. Haha...

Posing for the camera.

Brought Cayenne to ToyRUs and Cayenne was so excited seeing so many toys. Saw a Feb Mummy's blog on the kitchen set that she bought for her gal, felt like buying one as well. BUT guess wat my dear hubby, Cayenne's Daddy said to me. "WASTE $$" Argh! Dennis forever says waste $$, no space etc... Spoil the fun man. I saw many mummies bought a lot of toys for their darlings. I realize Cayenne doesn't have many toys. Poor Darling... Not Mummy's fault hor. ;p

Dennis brought Cayenne outside to the hot sun, no choice, I have to follow as I wanted to snap some pictures of Cayenne. The weather was ..... so WARM...

Cayenne seemed to enjoy so much under the hot sun while I could barely open my eyes...

After a short while, I "commanded" everyone back to the air con area. Haha...

Daddy tickling Cayenne

I didn't prepare dinner for Cayenne as we decided to let her eat Japanese food @ Sushi Tei.

Waiting patiently for her food

Posing again

Daddy feeding her chawanmushi

Tired so needed a rest

As she had only 50 minutes of nap, Cayenne was super cranky and fussy during dinner time. She screamed like nobody's business in the restaurant. Quickly had our dinner and rushed out. What was new anyway? She seldom let us have our meals outside peacefully... Sigh...

Finally in her car seat then she could be quiet. So far, Cayenne has been a good girl, always sitting quietly in her car seat. ;)

More Pictures

2009-06-22T11:06:00.004+08:00

Cayenne's Pictures (13th - 19th June 09)

2009-06-22T10:20:00.005+08:00

Been busy with my maid & hardly had any time to take any pictures of Cayenne. Managed to snap a few while my brother & his family came over during one of the weekday evenings.

My tummy been growing fast and "furious" plus I got very bad aching from my left bottom waist to my butt area, so am getting super clumsy and action not as agile as before. But lucky... I got Jann to help me to snap some pictures... Hee...

Here they are! Enjoy! ;)

Trying to get the two "Terrible A & C" to hug hug.

"Running away" from Andre? No way! Cayenne loves to hug Andre! Haha...

Cayenne looking hungrily @ Aaron's yoghurt!

Know why Cayenne posed such an action?
Hmm...

It was because I fed her some cold yoghurt! I was making the cold cold action with my head titled abit. So my Darling just followed suit! Haha...

"Smelly" Action & New Vocabulary

2009-06-19T14:05:00.002+08:00

Cayenne can do the "smelly" action. Lily told us on Monday when we went to pick her up. Very cute and funny when Cayenne did the action when we say "smelly" in mandarin. Haha...

New word to her vocabulary.That is "Bao bao" in Mandarin, meaning carry. Cayenne will say "Bao bao" when she wants us to carry her. ;)

Busy weekend (Saturday & Sunday-13th & 14th June 09)

2009-06-16T08:56:00.005+08:00

Brought Cayenne for her pneumococcal jab on Saturday morning, had McDonald breakfast. (Yummy!) Fetched my brother to my dad's place to set up the IP cameras. After dropping my brother @ my dad's place, rushed down to central to buy the washing machine spare part. By the time, we reached home, it was already 10plus. Cayenne supposed to have her late morning nap, but she didn't want to.

Was busy @ home but I forget what I did. Gosh! My memory is failing me! But I do remember that I dished up a simple yet delicious noodle soup for my Cayenne. She loved it alot & kept wanting more. Hmm... What was the yummy lunch? Hee...

It was just a simple ikan bilis stock with minced pork and sliced threadfin noodle soup. Cayenne enjoyed so much! Was very happy that she finished up the whole bowl of noodles. ;)

After that, we had our lunch and got ready to pick up our maid. We reached the agency around 2pm, settled the loan and off we went with our maid. *Pray hard*

Reached home @ 3pm, settled Cayenne for her milk feed and let her napped. Woke up 1hr later to disturb Daddy & "Jiu Jiu" while they were busy doing the installation and connection of the cameras...

Dinner prepared the old melon soup and steamed rice with fried egg with threadfin. Cayenne liked it too. Really gave Mummy face by finishing most of it, especially the fried egg with threadfin. I 1st time add some pepper & a bit of light soy sauce to the combination. Tasted yummy! Hee...

Didn't do much on Sunday as I was busy guiding the maid to do housework and some cleaning up. Only brought Cayenne to LOT 1 for a short while in the afternoon. She only napped for 10minutes in the car while we were driving back home. Guess Cayenne saw a stranger @ our home, she kinda of trying to adapt to this new situation, so probably her napping routine kinda of hay wired?

Hoped it is only a temporary transition period...

PC Show 2009 - Part 2

2009-06-12T15:56:00.002+08:00

Yesterday my brother brought back one of my IP cameras to test @ his home. We tested on our side here after Dennis had set up our new toy (laptop). My brother linked us the website to browse the live video. I could see him & my elder nephew, Aaron. So exciting! Very clear too!

This morning, my brother linked to me again. I could view it in my office! This is what I want! I want to "spot check" on my maid, so having able to view in office is definitely a MUST and very IMPORTANT! Hee... You guys can say that I'm paranoid or over cautious but I don't care. I won't jeopardize my Cayenne's and my son's safety.

I know even with camera monitoring the maid & everything @ home, things can still happen if they really want to. But I suppose this is the least that a Mummy can do? Well, at least for me.

PC Show 2009 - Part 1

2009-06-12T15:36:00.002+08:00

Went to squeeze the PC Show yesterday. Alot of people came down for bargains. Well, I was one of them! Haha...

Usually we don't like to go to this kind of shows as Dennis & I are not IT savvy. But this time, we had to because we needed to buy IP cameras, wireless router, laptop, subscribed internet etc... I need to buy all these because I'm engaging a maid. Though I have my dad around to eye power the maid, I still do not trust the maid. So what does it mean? Means we have to spend $$ to buy all these IT-related stuff. Haha... Initially Dennis was surprised that why I would want to get all these since we got my dad to help. I told him my reasons and stress. So in the end, he gave in.

Been doing research on all this with the help of my brother, David. He helped us alot on the research and advised us on the pros and cons of using CCTV and IP cameras.

I still remember when I 1st read the information on the cameras, really made my head big! Dennis "was not hardworking" to do research. So I gotta to do. I was quite upset about it cos what my brother advised me, I would feedback to Dennis or vice versa. To the extent, I was so tired that I told Dennis why don't he go and speak to my brother directly rather than I be the messenger?! I was reali tired and stressed enough.

Anyway, we headed down to Suntec to buy, we were there for at least 4 1/2 hours! No joke! Lucky my brother came with us, he helped us alot in getting the appropriate items and asked the staff alot of questions.

After getting the IP cameras, we proceeded to buy laptop. After that, we went to Starhub @ Cuppage to get the internet bundle. To our surprise, the starhub customer service officer said we had to wait 9 days later then can collect the wireless router. Said something about getting approval which we do not understand at all. Anyway, I have no energy to question him. So I told Dennis that we just subscribed to the normal internet. As for the wireless router, I would go to the Suntec today to buy.

So just now, during lunch time, I rushed down to buy. So finally all items are ready! Just need my brother to do up the connection for us!

"Daddy"!!!

2009-06-12T15:35:00.000+08:00

Cayenne called Dennis "Daddy" yesterday! Could see Daddy Chua very happy and proud! Kept smiling!

Haha...

Credit to my Dear Hubby Dennis

2009-06-08T17:28:00.002+08:00

Almost forget to give credit to Dennis! Dennis has been doing a great job in handling his daughter these few months. Can see that Cayenne enjoys the time spent wif her Daddy.

Remember I mentioned in my earlier posts that Cayenne is a superglue on me right. Few weeks ago, Cayenne didn't anymore! Felt a bit sad though. Keke... Now when Dennis brings her go downstairs, she will wear her shoes and follow Daddy. But once she realizes that I not joining her, she will walk back to the gate & called for me. I purposely don't go over, Dennis will take this opportunity to carry her and tell her that Mummy needs to rest and Daddy will bring her see birds (her favourite). She obediently follows her Daddy! ;)

Cayenne always enjoys bathing & brushing teeth time with her Daddy. Always having so much fun! Sometimes I do get jealous! ;p

Another thing, Cayenne loves playing hide-and-seek with her Daddy. Can hear her laughter from far!

Thanks dear! For sharing the taking care of our Darling Cayenne together or rather you do most of the taking care now. ;)

Dancing

2009-06-08T11:20:00.006+08:00

Pictures of Cayenne on Sunday evening 07th June 09

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Didn't go far for dinner with my family. Had "zi cha" downstairs.

After dinner, brought Cayenne to the playground. She was having so much fun there. ;)

Playing with Daddy

After playing awhile, we retreated to our favourite place - SHOP&SAVE for the aircon! Haha...

Baby Shield Car Seat

2009-06-08T09:46:00.002+08:00

Cayenne had an infant car seat which I do not like it. I feel it was hard and uncomfortable. Kept nagging Dennis to get a proper one for long time but Dennis always gives me the same OLD reason that most kids don't like to sit on the car seats. His friends' kids are like that. I told him that was because his friends probably seldom let their kids sit or train them since young.

Saw the Baby Shield Car Seat on sale @ People Park's OG on Thursday. Costs only $109. Dennis & I think it was quite a good deal. But we didn't buy on Thursday. Was still dilly dally.

Went again to OG yesterday to buy. Who knows, left one piece and there was a china couple with their 3 months old boy before us. So out of "courtesy", we had to wait till they decided on either the maxi cosi or the baby shield car seat. Inside my heart, was hoping that they choose the maxi cosi. Haha... But alas, they decided to buy the baby shield.

So in the end, had to order one, the car seat will only come on Thursday.
Tried for the 1st time. Cayenne was pretty excited about the car seat. Probably the colours (Red & Yellow) were very vibrant.
2nd time try out. This time it was Cayenne who WANTED to sit on it. We didn't force her. She happily let Daddy "tied" her up on the car seat. Haha...
Told Dennis I hoped that our Darling better don't have only 5 minutes interest. Later bought, give me "nonsense" during car ride!

Another choice...

2009-06-08T09:37:00.002+08:00

For breakfast of cos!

During our stay @ Siloso Beach Resort, we let Cayenne tried. She seemed to like it. So we decided to add this new choice to her "LIMITED" choices of breakfast. Haha...

Prepared on Saturday morning 06th June 09, as usual Cayenne saw me holding her bowl, she was very happy and quickly went to sit down on her mushroom toy chair. Told her that it was cornflakes with fresh milk, she looked @ it and made the "I don't want to eat" face! Kept shaking her head and hand to tell me she didn't want to eat. My god!

Kept assuring her it was going to be very nice and the cornflakes were like biscuits. I ate one in front of her then she obediently tried. Thereafter she ate some more and kept making the "Thumbs up" sign. She used her forefinger & thumb to do the sign. Haha...

Cayenne calls me today! 05th June 2009, Friday

2009-06-05T09:31:00.002+08:00

So happy! My Darling calls me "Mummy" today! ;) Though not very clear, Jann & I still can figure out that Cayenne is calling me!!!

I asked her this morning when she woke up to call me "Mummy". Cayenne opened her mouth to say out the word. Not very accurate though. But I was very happy to hear her calling me for the very 1st time as "Mummy". Usually is "Mama" (very seldom too cos her favourite calling is "Papa") Haha...

Anyway, she called me thrice today! Hee...

Liberal Cayenne

2009-06-03T09:17:00.002+08:00

From our observation, we find that our Darling Cayenne is very very "LIBERAL". She dances openly, not shy, "zhu dong" to hug Andre, like Ang Mos! Haha...

Happened that last Sunday we were having dinner @ Bukit Batok with my family, there was this Ang Mo smiling @ Cayenne. Cayenne immediately smiled @ him. Somemore smiled so widely, couldn't even see her eyes opened. *Fainted*

Jokingly told my elder nephew Aaron, that Cayenne probably will have an Ang Mo boyfriend when she grows up! Haha...

Siloso Beach Resort - Part 6

2009-06-02T13:51:00.005+08:00

Finally morning... Breakfast Time!

Look @ my Darling Cayenne. Still so tired and sleepy. I thought Daddy & Mummy should be the ones who supposed to be tired after handling her from 11plus on Saturday night till 1plus on Sunday early morning?! Haha...

Squirrel again!

Let Cayenne enjoyed a warm "swim" in the bath tub 1st. Haha...

Back to the pool! As what Daddy had promised to Cayenne!

Decided to give the complimentary lunch a miss as Cayenne was tired after the swim.

Good bye, Sentosa! We'll be back! Daddy made the promise again! ;)

Siloso Beach Resort - Part 5

2009-06-02T13:36:00.005+08:00

Finally back to our room, initially didn't want to bath Cayenne, but she was really sticky and sweaty. So decided to bath her again.

Some Exclusive NAKED Pictures of her! Wait! Lucky got her diapers on! Haha... ;p

Andre was so cute & funny. He saw Cayenne naked, he went to flip up his top! Haha...

After that, we called it a day as we were very tired. Cayenne again wanted a car ride! Haha.. No choice, but to drive around Sentosa again. Managed to sleep around 8plus in the night but then she woke up crying @ 11plus! Tried to pat her back to sleep, she simply didn't want to! So we did it again! Car ride and what else.... *Yawn*

Wondered if the day outing was too exciting for her as she slept less than 15 minutes, she woke up again, wanted to play! We brought her outside. Initially she didn't want Daddy to carry her. I asked her if she remembered that she was having a great swimming time with Daddy earlier on, & Daddy promised her that he would bring her go swimming again the next morning. Then she agreed to let Daddy carry...

After a short while, we went back to our room, still very active, she wanted to play and walk around the room. Lucky we brought her toys - elephant & Winnie the Pooh.

I placed her toys on the bed and told her that elephant and bear wanted to lie on the bed. "Do you want to lie on the bed with them?" I asked Cayenne. She nodded. So she was obediently lying on the bed with her two toys. Lazed around for at least 30 minutes, before she finally dozed off to her dreamland...

Siloso Beach Resort - Part 4

2009-06-02T13:02:00.011+08:00

@ the beach (Don't know which beach. Haha...)
Aunt Jann & Aaron

This time round, Cayenne is more daring. And didn't reject the sand as before! ;)

Finally managed to hop onto the tram.

Some Pictures taken before we walked to the food court. It took at least 10 minutes to reach! I was already so tired from the walking and sweating like mad woman!

Finally reached the food court. Air con full blast! So shiok!

While waiting for her dinner, Cayenne made funny faces again. This girl ah...

After dinner, went to take a stroll.

Playing with Daddy. ;)

After a shacked evening, decided to proceed back to our hotel room...

Siloso Beach Resort - Part 3

2009-06-02T11:33:00.007+08:00

After swim, the kiddos were "FRESHLY BATHED". Haha...

Some Pictures taken outside the hotel room before we left for the Palawan Beach.

We wanted to take the tram as the weather was super warm. Imagine 5plus in the evening, the sun was still beaming with its full force of sunshine!

While waiting, Dennis, my brother & Jann brought the kiddos into a beach pub. My SIL & I were chatting away, didn't even realized that they went inside. We followed shortly. & the party go-ers were dancing away and drinking. The staff there were kinda of nice enough to "WELCOME" us. Haha...

Guess what. Cayenne was dancing to the loud music! Really a future party queen. Oh... Daddy gotta to "worry" about his princess when she grows up. Haha...

Decided to take a walk instead as the tram was always full of people. While on the way, Cayenne caught everyone by surprise again!

What did she do this time? Hmm... ... ...

Cayenne wanted to hug Andre!

Andre no choice but to let Cayenne "molest" him.

Andre still didn't move while Cayenne had her hands all over him... "Nu Se Lang" Haha...

Feeling satisfied, Cayenne let go of Andre. Wahaha...

Siloso Beach Resort - Part 2

2009-06-02T09:12:00.019+08:00

Getting Ready for the swim!
So happy, smiling @ the camera.
What caught Cayenne's 101% attention? ... ...
Andre! This girl was literally STARING @ Andre while he was wearing his swim suit! "Nu Se Lang"!!!
2 Little Active A & C - (Andre & Cayenne)
3 kiddos enjoying the COLD water...

Cayenne enjoyed so much with Daddy. Kept smiling. ;)

Saw her expression? Cayenne didn't like being trapped in the wheel! Haha...

Sliding Time! Cayenne enjoyed so much that she kept wanting more!

Siloso Beach Resort.... 30th-31st May 09 (Saturday & Sunday) - Part 1

2009-06-01T13:17:00.021+08:00

Haha... Dennis been telling his daughter that he would bring her to Sentosa again. Initially I thought probably just a day trip to swim and walk around. But Dennis said "Let's book the Siloso Beach Resort again!" I was like huh... ARE YOU SURE? Have you forgotten our night+midnight car rides?! Haha...

Well, I proceeded to do the booking as I saw Dennis was really to keen to bring Cayenne there again.

This time round, the hotel stay was much worth as compared to the 1st time we went. Paid cheaper this time and it came with a complimentary lunch as well. (The 1st time more expensive and included only breakfast). Hee...

Had arranged the lunch on Saturday but we couldn't make it on time as our Darling Cayenne was having her late morning nap. Called up the resort to make a change to Sunday instead.

After Cayenne woke up around 12plus, fed her lunch, off we set off! Went to Queenstown McDonalds for a quick lunch 1st.
Enjoying her favourite food - Fries
Mouth still has, but wanted to take some more.
We asked her to open her mouth to let us check if the fries still inside her mouth anot. Cayenne obediently opened and let us checked. Haha...
"Fish Seeing" before we headed to Sentosa!

Reached Sentosa around 2plus, did the check-in and finally settled into our room.

Daddy & Daughter having a Laughing Bonding Session together. ;)

Had a short relaxing time together before my brother & his family & Jann came over. Yes, my 2 lovable nephews, Aaron & Andre were coming for a swim! ;)

New Toys (Again!) from Aunt Jann

2009-06-01T12:34:00.014+08:00

Aunt Jann bought a new toy for Darling Cayenne, that was Piglet BUT according to Aunt Jann, Cayenne simply not interested in this new toy. She merely took a look @ the piglet and off she walked away. Haha... Aunt Jann said she would go and did an exchange for Winnie the Pooh. As she had already tore of the price tag, Aunt Jann said she would just try her luck to see if could do an exchange. Well...

Can! Exchanged a Winnie the Pooh back and at the same time, bought another new toy for Cayenne! Mega Bloks! See, Cayenne, your Aunt Jann dotes on you so much!

I forgot to take the picture of the Pooh. Well, from what we observed, Cayenne was definitely more interested in the Mega Bloks!

Golden Kiwi

2009-05-26T13:56:00.003+08:00

Let Cayenne tried golden kiwi on Saturday 23rd May 09, she didn't like it! Was surprised. The golden kiwi was very sweet. She ate oni 2 tiny spoonfuls then puked out the 3rd spoonful. Funny...

Yesterday evening, tried my luck again. This time fed her straight from the refrigerator. This girl likes cold stuff! Though she felt the coldness from the metal spoon and the kiwi, she liked it alot in fact! ;)

Playtime!

2009-05-26T11:25:00.025+08:00

Engrossing in her toys
Biting the bean bag. Or rather anything that her hands lay on

Saw me with the camera
Starting to come over to me... WHY?
Wanted to "SNATCH" the camera from me!

1st Attempt to "snatch" my camera!

2nd Attempt...

Keeping her bean bags

Bite again!

Cayenne with her God Mother, Aunt Vivian

2009-05-26T11:22:00.002+08:00

Cayenne was smiling and enjoying herself so much with her God Mother, Aunt Vivian.

Shacked Sunday for Mummy

2009-05-25T13:05:00.003+08:00

Had to look after Cayenne as Dennis had to go to work till Monday morning. Had a tiring morning as Cayenne simply refused to have her morning nap. She was sleepy for sure but she simply didn't want to sleep. I was already counting the hours that I had to "struggle" with her till night time. Usually night time it is much easier to handle her as her sleeping time is FIXED. Haha...

BUT lucky, Jann was around to help me to look after Cayenne while I caught my breath. In my situation now, it was simply too tired for me to look after an active Cayenne.

Finally managed to sleep @ 1.45pm after her milk feed. I quickly took a bath and take a nap @ 2plus. FYI, it was my 4th bath! The weather was really so hot that I think I literally bathed every 2 hrs! No joke! I wonder how I am going to survive the confinement month. Just pray hard that the July-August weather will turn to cooling months!

Heard Cayenne's voice and saw her opening her eyes and looking @ me! The time was only 3pm! Gosh! So fast woke up! NO!!!

I quickly went to wash up my face so that I won't feel sleepy. Went back to my room and found Cayenne went back to her dreamland. Phew! Lucky! Kept praying hard that she could sleep longer. Couldn't get back to sleep, so I was in the hall resting, watching TV and eating (actual fact, to feed my #2) Most of the times, I was so busy and tired that I didn't feel like eating. Kinda of "ill treat" my #2. Even Dennis and Jann said I can't be like this, not fair to #2. Haha...

Thought Cayenne would wake up ard 4pm. Cos usually her nap lasts only 2 hour or 2 hours plus. Kept checking on her, found her still sleeping. Quickly went to get ready her dinner. Finally dinner done up, time was already 5.30pm. Checked on her again, finally woke up and smiling @ me.

Quickly fed her dinner before my brother & family came over for dinner. If not, Cayenne sure will get distracted and won't finished her dinner. So yesterday was fine.

Had dinner downstairs with my family and went to Shop & Save to do some shopping. Cayenne and my younger nephew had a great time there, taking the items & we had to put the items back on shelves. Haha...

The kids had some fun @ home before my brother and family left. Changed Cayenne and fed her bedtime milk feed before sending her to sleep. Finally she slept @ 8plus. Jann was so helpful that she offered to help me to clean the toys. But I rejected her kind offer as she had been helping me the whole day to look after Cayenne. Felt pai say enough.

After having my 7th bath (yes it was 7th bath!), I rested a while in the hall, my #2 was kicking so actively that I realized that I "neglected" him! He must be protesting. Hee... Talked to him awhile before calling it a day. ;)

"Shark Fin" Melon Soup & Tight schedule on Saturday, 23th May 09

2009-05-25T12:37:00.004+08:00

My dad prepared "shark fin" melon soup for us during one of the weekdays dinner & it was yummy. So I decided to prepare one for my Darling on Saturday 23th May 09. ;)

Simply add the melon & chicken thigh to boil, transferred to slow cooker and add abit of "gou qi zi". That's it. So simple! One thing I realized chicken thigh to prepare soup is simply too delicious and sweet as compared to pork ribs.

Met up wif my friends for our monthly gathering lunch. Of cos, Daddy Chua & Baby Chua joined too. Haha... Fed Cayenne her lunch there. Initially she was obediently eating then Dennis kept asking me to let her try the steamed egg from the restaurant. I thought it was too salty, but Dennis said no. So I let Cayenne tried. Who knows! She rejected my "ai xin" lunch and wanted the steamed egg! Argh!

Started to "create a scene" there, even the waitress had to come to pacify her. Don't know if it was because Cayenne was disturbing other guests? Haha...

Anyway, since then, no peace from her. Dennis had to bring her go walk walk while I quickly had my lunch and a quick chat with my friends. I always feel so apologetic towards my friends that I don't spend enough time with them, be it chatting or having lunchs. Sorry, dearies!

After lunch, proceeded to meet up with Vivian, Cayenne's god mother. She bought a lot of nice cute clothes for Cayenne while @ Taiwan. Managed to catch up with Vivian since our last met up was @ Cayenne's 1st BD.

Didn't spend much time either as Cayenne was getting grouchy as she missed her morning nap. Suposed to bring her to Dennis's friend's son 1st BD party but didn't go. Cayenne was so tired that she slept in the car. Dennis said he would drive us back to let Cayenne sleep as he didn't want her to get interrupted sleep and I could rest as well. He would attend the party himself.

Cayenne slept about 2 hrs plus before waking up for her dinner. Again she only ate 1/3 of the dinner. What was wrong, Darling?! Probably tasteless for the cod fish? I stir fried the cod fish plain & simply added to the steamed rice. I think Cayenne prefers food that had taste now...

Brought her to CCK to shop, there was this Malay salesperson explaining the mattress to us. Cayenne kept looking at him, and the Malay salesperson was surprised that Cayenne shaked hands with him when he asked her to. He commented that Cayenne so smart and added another three words - "and so HANDSOME".

In my doubt, I asked Dennis did I heard wrongly or did the man just said Cayenne so handsome? Haha... Dennis nodded his head & we had a good laugh! Probably because of Cayenne's new hairstyle & she was wearing a blue short sleeve top & white long pants. So probably got mistaken that she was a boy!

MMR Jab on 14th May, Thursday

2009-05-22T15:46:00.005+08:00

There were some discussion in the forum about MMR & autism. I was surprised to read about it. I wondered how these mummies came to know about the information. Maybe it's me who didn't do enough research?

Well, it's always great to know more, I guess it's harmless as long as we do not follow blindly? Am glad that the mummies in the forum are always willing to share infomation about anything and everything. ;)

I discussed with Dennis and we decided to go ahead with the MMR jab. Brought Cayenne to have the jab on 14th May 09, Thursday.

Being a Kia-see Mummy, I asked Cayenne's PD on the relationship between the two. Well, he just told me flatly, no expression at all that our government won't allow any jabs that might be harmful to our darlings. I guess that kept me shut up. Haha...

Oh yes, I heard that after the MMR jab, most babies will fall sick within the 3rd day to 7th day. I asked PD again. He simply told me it won't cause fever. Well, that left me in doubt. Cos I asked mummies whom I know, ALL said their darlings got fever but recovered fast after 1 or 2 dosage of medicine.

Don't trust PD in this point. I passed the fever medicine to Lily, asking her to monitor Cayenne.

In the end... ... ....
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Cayenne's PD is right! Cayenne no fever at all! ;)

BP Plaza - Part 2 (17th May 2009)

2009-05-18T13:48:00.015+08:00

Finally managed to capture her laughing so heartily!
Very helpful of Cayenne to carry this roll of toilet paper!

A funny scene @ the NTUC. Bought the "Yan yan" biscuits, Cayenne was helping me to hold the biscuits. Nowadays, I let her help me with simple tasks, like carrying her diaper to the room when bath/change time, my small hand purse.

When about to make payment, she simply refused to let the cashier scan the bar code. She was staring @ the cashier, fearing that the cashier will "snatch" her biscuit. In the end, it was Mummy who snatched the biscuits from her. She cried immediately! Haha... The cashier quickly scanned and gave back the biscuits to her. Haha...

Talking about the small hand purse that I had, it came with a handle. Wheneve Cayenne holds it, she would put the handle across her right arm and carry it! I wonder who teaches her that, or probably she imitate me or those aunties carrying bags in such a way. So funny. We tried a few times, purposely let her hold the handle with her hands, shortly she would transfer to her arm and hold. Haha... Really like a small adult. ;)

"Lao Huang Gua" Soup & BP Plaza - Part 1 (17th May 2009)

2009-05-18T13:30:00.004+08:00

Over the weekend, I prepared "Lao Huang Gua" with chicken thigh & added carrot & "Gou Ji Zi" soup. Cayenne loved this soup alot! Kept wanting more soup. Made me very happy! ;)

I was very tired after Sunday's Bird Park trip, reached home around 1plus in the afternoon. Wanted to take the short cut out when preparing for Cayenne's dinner. Told Jann that most likely I would just prepare porridge for Cayenne's dinner as I was really very tired.

Managed to sleep for 1 hour plus, woke up @ 4pm. Felt abit guilty on Cayenne's dinner, decided to make the soup again with the remaining "Lau Huang Gua". This time, I used ikan bilis, potato, carrot. Hopefully the soup would turn out to be as tasty as Saturday's.

Steamed rice and threadfin and stir fried some minced pork. Seemed like it has became my habit to at least give Cayenne's one meal of steamed rice rather than 2 meals of porridge.

Decided to go to BP Plaza for dinner with my family. Worried that Cayenne will give me "problems" again. She prefers our ordered food than her own. Was telling Jann jokingly that I should "k k" used the food tray to put her meal and bring to her. Cayenne probably would think that I bought her food. Haha...

Well, Cayenne surprised everyone during dinner time. She obediently finished 3/4 of her dinner & soup. Kept pointing to the soup. Haha... After that, she could let me take my dinner without making any noise while sitting @ the baby chair. Usually it was either she didn't want her meal or made noise, wanting to get out from the baby chair. Last evening, she behaved very good!

She was in a happy mood too, kept looking @ my SIL & smiling @ her. & of cos making smiling faces to everyone too!

Hopefully her good behaviour during meal times is not only one time behaviour. Haha...

Of late, we realized that Cayenne loves to smile and wave to strangers too. ;)

Jurong Bird Park on Sunday 17th May 09

2009-05-18T11:36:00.016+08:00

Jurong Bird Park! Here we came! Were pretty excited over this outing as we had been looking forward to it. Finally Sunday arrived. Woke up very early to prepare porridge for my Darling Cayenne.

Went to fetch my brother David & nephew Aaron & went to have McDonald's breakfast again. After that, we were all full & energetic to go to our long awaited destination! Haha...

Outside the entrance. Pardon me, very unsightly of me. So fat and fuller now. Hee...
My Darling Cayenne & her cousin Aaron
Penguins! I loved this place most! Cos it was air-con! Told my nephew that probably they went ahead to sight-seeing while I waited here. Haha...
Happily seeing the penguins or probably it was air-con? Hmm...
Flamingos! There were alot!
Daddy sayang his Darling
A close up shot of owl. It was just beside us!

We didn't stay long @ the Hawk Show. We proceeded to the Dry & Wet Playgrounds. Cayenne had so much fun @ both the playgrounds.
Kept calling her name to look @ my direction, she simply ignored me! By the way, what caught her 101% attention? ... ... ...
Who else but her cousin Aaron! She was very engrossed @ what Aaron was playing & laughed!
Aaron playing the slanted slide.

Cayenne & the swans
Daddy & Cayenne taking a stroll.
Borrowed Aaron's sunglasses & put it on for Cayenne.
So cute & funny! Haha...
African Waterfall! Nice view!
Cayenne was captivated by it! Called out to her, no response from her AS USUAL & AS EXPECTED!
Still didn't want to look @ my direction!

Dennis told me while we were walking towards the waterfall. Cayenne was making the "Wa...." sound. She was so exicted & happy to see the water falling!

We were so exhausted, or rather me and Cayenne. I told my brother to continue the sight-seeing with Aaron while we took a short cut back to the main entrance to wait for them.

On the way, we bought a strawberry ice-cream & let Cayenne tasted it for the 1st time! She loved it! She was asking for more when I finished the last bit of ice-cream! Haha...

After that, we went back to the penguin section to enjoy the air-con while waiting for my brother & nephew. Hee...

Overall, we enjoyed the trip alot & could tell Cayenne was enjoying the trip too as when she saw the birds & water animals, she was so excited & happy! ;)

More to come, Darling! Daddy & Mummy promise You! ;)

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden on Saturday 16th May 09

2009-05-18T11:20:00.004+08:00

Dennis suggested to bring Cayenne to Jacob Ballas Children's Garden on Saturday. So off we set to have a morning walk. Had breakfast @ Adam Food Centre. Had to take turns to eat as we didn't bring Cayenne's buggy. Anyway, she wouldn't want to sit in it.

After breakfast, we drove off to Botanic Garden. Parked @ the "wrong" carpark. So we had to walk at least 15 minutes to the Children's Garden. Well it was stated 15 minutes on the map. But for me, probably 30 minutes. So tiring.

Trying to snap a Daddy + Daughter Picture. But could see that Cayenne is not very co-operative!

Why she finally look in my direction? That was because she wanted to hold my camera!

Cayenne wanted to hold the Mickey Minnie Fan which I was holding.

There was a water playground. Cayenne was so happy seeing it & wanted to come down immediately. We let her played a while and wanted to proceed to walk around the garden. But she didn't want to!

Anyway, Daddy insisted his way, said we couldn't always GIVE IN to this stubborn girl. Haha... We distracted her with other beautiful scenery, she was ok by then. Haha...

Kids are always kids. Easily distracted! ;p

Too few pictures right. I was really very tired & hot. Really no mood to take pictures...

Time was already 10plus. & in my heart, I was thinking about Cayenne's lunch. I haven't prepared yet so I just wanted to go home to prepare and after that, I could rest. If not, I couldn't relax.

Being a Mummy is not easy. At least for me. I'm always cracking my head to think of new dishes for my Cayenne, her food & nutrition intake, her health.

Even worried about her when I'm about to deliver in July!

Miscellaneous Pictures of Cayenne

2009-05-18T11:09:00.005+08:00

Recently Mummy's photography skills seem to get WORSE. Don't know if it is due to the current pregnancy that I become abit "slow"? Haha...

Evidence below to show how "lousy" my skills are. Haha...

Daddy was hiding himself, so Cayenne was "running" to find her Daddy.

A boy!

2009-05-15T11:40:00.005+08:00

Cayenne's new hairstyle! Simply look like a boy!

This morning, I sent Cayenne to Lily's place. On the way, there was this auntie asking me is Cayenne a girl? Haha...

But I love her new hairstyle! Though she looks more like a boy, this hairstyle is really great for our weather now! Even cut short her ear length hair, Cayenne still sweats!

Lily told me when her daughter called Cayenne boy boy, Cayenne got angry! Haha...

Lily told me that the hairstylist dare not and can't bear to cut off Cayenne's hair. Lily told her that it was alright cos Cayenne's Mummy is ok and agreed to "chop" off her hair. Haha... Yes, I've been asking Lily to bring Cayenne to cut really short. But Lily always rejected me. Haha...

I told her now she is still young, can grow long hair when she is older. Now most important is to keep cool & fresh as Cayenne's hair is really alot & she sweats easily!

15 month old Cayenne

2009-05-15T11:34:00.002+08:00

Happy 15 months old, Darling Cayenne! ;0

I observe that Cayenne has been learning alot and greatly. She can identify her Daddy's car and says the word "Car". And of cos she can identify her nose! Haha...

Lily asked Cayenne to show us where was her nose when we went to pick her up on Tuesday evening. Cayenne immediately pointed to her own nose! Haha... Really must thank Lily for teaching my Darling. ;)

Spot any difference in Cayenne?

2009-05-12T15:28:00.003+08:00

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Answer : Her new hair style! Haha...

Too heavy her tied up hair that it slanted sideway. Haha.

Pure White Darling Cayenne

2009-05-12T15:19:00.005+08:00

Magazine "Reading"

2009-05-12T15:09:00.003+08:00

Mother's Day - Part 2

2009-05-11T10:19:00.008+08:00

Jumped up from my nap @ 5pm. Too tired. ;p Felt kinda of "guilty" that I kinda of overslept. Quickly woke up to prepare Cayenne's dinner as we were supposed to bring my Dad to IMM in the evening.

My brother & family came over @ 5plus while Dennis was feeding Cayenne. Oh yes, I forgot to mention that Dennis had been feeding Cayenne her meals for the past few weeks. I'm very thankful for that, at least I got to have some rest & I realized that Dennis did a great job in feeding Cayenne too. ;)

The kids were playing while I was doing some cleaning up in the kitchen. ;)

What did Cousin Aaron write?
This! Haha...

Exercising? Dancing? Hmm...
Posing "SERIOUSLY" Haha...
After dinner, we headed to IMM to do some shopping. Cayenne had a great time there. Probably excited and curious about the place. It was not as if we never brought her to IMM before. But that was when she was below 1 yr old, still don't know how to walk. Haha... So this time she enjoyed walking around. Don't even want us to hold her hands or carry her! 1st time! Haha... & because she walked too fast, falling down is inevitable. ;0
Peeking @ herself in the mirror. She loves to do that!

Mother's Day - Part 1

2009-05-11T10:04:00.018+08:00

Dennis suggested to bring Cayenne to Jurong East Swimming Complex yesterday. Not to celebrate Mother's Day. Haha... But more to let my Darling played with water. Cayenne loves water so much ever since she went to the zoo.

Morning I let her see her pinky yellow swim suit, told her we were going to bring her swim later. She happily hold it and then dropped it on floor and STEPPED on it! *FAINTED*

Supposed to pick up my brother and elder nephew at 9plus in the morning. It started to rain!

I was in kitchen with Jann when I saw rain pouring. I quickly told Jann "It's raining, raining." Was asking Jann to keep the clothes in. Then I realized that hey, we were supposed to go swimming! How to go when it rained?!

So in the end, let Cayenne had her morning nap while hoping the rain would stop soon.

Finally it stopped after 2 hrs, & Cayenne also woke up from her nap & fed her lunch.

We still decided to proceed with the swimming programme. Had a great time there!

Evidence below! ;)

I love this picture most. Surprised right? Hee... I find it very heart warming to see Baby Chua listening attentively to Daddy Chua. I felt a bond there growing stronger and stronger. ;)

Cayenne was happily playing in the water with her Daddy while Mummy.... Looking after bags, 5 pairs of crocs & snapping photos of my Darling. What else could Mummy do right? Haha...

Cayenne's fingers turned white and cold, picked her up from water and wrapped her in towel. This young lady simply had not enough of the water! Insisted on coming down and into the pool again! Let her in again but I quickly let her drank some warm water, hoping to make her feel warmed.

Let her played for another 10mins before we finally told her that was enough. Would bring her to swim again.

After that, we bathed her and proceeded to have our sinful KFC lunch.

It was almost 3pm when we reached home. Fed her milk & Cayenne had her 2 hour plus noon nap. Daddy & Mummy got to rest as well. ;)

Really shacked out noon for the Chua Family. ;0

West Coast Park on Saturday 09th May 09

2009-05-11T09:55:00.014+08:00

Brought Darling Cayenne to WCP for the 1st time. Had yummy Mcdonald breakfast.

After that we proceeded to the park to take a stroll.

Curious about the BIG foot print on the path.
She walked on sand with her crocs, as expected, once the sand got into her crocs, she immediately stopped and wanted to be carried. Haha... Dennis encouraged her to walk with it & even let her feel the sand bare footed. Could see her 10 little toes all "tensed up". Haha... So funny.

A wrong observation from Mummy. Oops.

2009-05-08T13:57:00.004+08:00

Cayenne's bottom left & right 1st molars are out! Initially I thought it was her left canine (cuspid), but did a thorough check on her gums last night. Oh proved that I was wrong. Haha...

I was playing with my Darling Cayenne last night while changing her diapers. So she was happily opening her mouth and laughing. Quickly put my finger in to do a QC check. Felt sharp edges protuding out on her left and right sides of her gums. Managed to see the whites too. ;)

New nickname for Cayenne...

2009-05-05T17:29:00.003+08:00

That is SUPERGLUE! (Given by Aunt Jann) Haha...

Over the weekend, I must always be within reach/sight of Cayenne's! She would come looking for me if I "disappear" too long.

1st incident - I was taking a bath when she woke up from her nap. Couldn't see me around, immediately cried. No matter how much Daddy & Aunt Jann tried to pacify her, no use. WHERE IS MY MUMMY?!

In fact most incidents happened that I was taking bath & I really had to shorten my bath time! No longer an enjoyable/relaxing bath time for me. I had to make it short and fast.

Next, as I mentioned before I had to follow her downstairs if Daddy was bringing her to. Sunday, while I was preparing her meals in kitchen, I came out, happened to see Cayenne wore her shoes and out of the gate with Daddy. I quickly hided myself, fearing Cayenne would see me. IF she saw me, sure she would want me to follow.

Once the gate was closed, she simply stood outside, waiting for me!!! Made some noise when she didn't see me. No choice, gotta to go downstairs with her. Haha...

Last incident was we were going to have our dinner downstairs. I was doing some washing up. Dennis told me that Aunt Jann brought Cayenne downstairs. I was SURPRISED. Finally besides me, Aunt Jann could handle this Superglue. But within seconds, I heard Cayenne's voice!

Aunt Jann told me that Cayenne was happily following her. Then she asked Cayenne if she wanted to be carried. Cayenne wanted so Aunt Jann carried her. So happened that Cayenne looked behind and realized that I wasn't following her! She immediately insisted on coming down. So no choice, Aunt Jann let her walked. Cayenne walked back to our gate!

Yesterday after fetching Cayenne back, I was with her playing in the hall. Aunt Jann was around to entertain her. Seeing her so engrossed with the playing, I got up to go to kitchen to wash cup. Cayenne immediately made noise and got up as well, following me to the kitchen!!!

Aunt Jann kept teasing her "You superglue ah"

Haha...

Happy Cayenne

2009-05-05T14:13:00.005+08:00

Tasting Yami Yoghurt

Bought a peach yoghurt, let Cayenne tried. Due to the coldness, her face usually will make the "sour" face.

When she ate the yoghurt, I would make the sour face and sound. She would be very happy. Evidence above.

Then the Chua Family took turns to eat and Cayenne was always anticipating the faces and sounds we made. Haha...

Many words to come...

2009-05-05T14:09:00.005+08:00

Cayenne can speak a few words lately. That is bird, apple, bread, bao etc...

Very proud of her progress. ;)

Whenever we bring her by pass bread shop, she would point to the bread and said "bao" initially. We just corrected her once or twice. Told her they are bread, not bao. She caught it. So now whenever she sees bread, she will happily say "bread". ;)

"Mao gua" Soup

2009-05-05T14:02:00.004+08:00

Brought "mao gua" (green melon) to prepare soup for Cayenne. Added pork, carrot & "guo qi zi" to boil. But turned out to be a FAILURE! Reason was TOO MUCH WATER added. Sigh...

But nevertheless, Cayenne finished up the steamed rice with stirred fried spinach with minced pork. Haha... I added a drop of light soy sauce and sesame oil. Tasted yummy and fragnant.

For dinner, I used the remaining soup to make porridge. In the end, turned out to be quite nice. Probably the soup had been boiling since morning. So the taste came out. Lucky.

Zoo AGAIN!!! (1st May 09, Friday)

2009-05-05T12:47:00.017+08:00

1st stop - White Tigers
Sulky Face as usual due to the hot weather
Fishes
Finally brought Cayenne to see elephants

Aunt Jann managed to get the zoo pass again & she asked me if I wanted to bring Cayenne to zoo again. I replied "YES, OF COS!!!" Haha...

So far, Cayenne had been to zoo for 3 times & I believe more to come in the future! ;)

This time round, it was only the Chua Family, Aunt Jann & Cousin Aaron didn't join us this time.

We spent more time, looking @ animals as compared to last 2 times. Cayenne managed to see the white tiger, elephant, penguin, fishes etc. As she is older now, she enjoyed the animals more. She would point to the animals and made sounds which Daddy & Mummy sometimes cannot understand. Haha...

Was getting tired halfway. Not my Darling Cayenne, it was Mummy with a heavier tummy. Needed a rest, so we stopped @ Ah Meng restaurant for a bite. Bought fish & chips. Cayenne super greedy, wanted to hold the big fries herself. And her Daddy didn't realize that he gave Cayenne a hard one. Lucky Mummy eye sharp sharp, quickly took it from Cayenne. Gave her a softer one. Really greedy, mouth still chewing yet hand quickly show signs of wanting more fries! Haha...

After resting and eating, we proceeded to the water playground. I brought along an extra set of clothes for myself cos I thought I WOULD join my Darling, BUT I didn't manage to! So disappointed! I had to look after our "barang barang". I don't care, next time will ask Dennis to look after while I enjoy the water bonding with my Darling Cayenne. Hee...

Anyway, I was very happy that Cayenne enjoyed this time.She really had a great time @ the slide. Kept wanting to do slides again and again.

it was a fun zoo trip for the Chua Family! ;)

How to solve this "clingy-ness"?

2009-04-27T13:55:00.004+08:00

Any advice?

Yesterday suddenly was thinking about I should let Dennis do more of the taking care of Cayenne. Not because I can rest and relax. More of making Daddy and Daughter bond more and hopefully Cayenne wants her Daddy more. If not, how am I going to cope with Darling Cayenne, Darling #2 & the maid?

So far, I've been the one who does the feeding most of the time. Think I should let Dennis handle the feeding. As I mentioned I got more tired easily, feeding Cayenne ever since she knows how to walk, it is never easy and fast. LIFE ISN'T THE SAME ANYMORE ever since Cayenne walks. Haha...

Feeding her alone can easily takes up at least half an hour. She would obediently sit on her mushroom toy chair to wait for her meal. Sits for ONLY 5 to 8 minutes, then starts to get up and walk. With a heavy tummy now, it is so hard for me to "chase" after her to feed her.

If I still continue to feed her, think she wouldn't want other people to feed her? I'm not sure. I just want to make sure that if I'm busy with other matters, someone at least her Daddy is able to handle her.

My dad will retire and help me to eye power the maid plus simple taking care of Cayenne. BUT judging the way Cayenne "boh chap" my dad, I wonder if my dad is able to handle this strong willed little lady anot.

Example, last Friday, Dennis had to work late, I went to fetch Cayenne alone and my dad helped to look after her for only a short while while I went to take a bath. Just few minutes, I already heard her crying! & I was SHOCKED to see her cry so pitifully with tears on her face and "pi ti" coming out from her nose!

1 thing I must HIGLIGHT is I'm very happy that Cayenne clings on me though sometimes can get very tiring.

Dilemna right. But it is really a wonderful feeling for me! I'm sure most Mummies share the sentiments! ;)

Funny Incidents

2009-04-27T13:35:00.004+08:00

Cayenne has been clingy to me ever since I pregnant. Now seems getting more clingy.

Last weekend had 3 funny incidents. Well, at least Cayenne amused me, Dennis and Aunt Jann.

1st incident - Dennis wanted to bring Cayenne go downstairs to take a stroll. Cayenne happily wore her shoes and off she stepped out of the house. She cried so loudly when Dennis locked the gate. WHY?

Cos she realized that her Mummy wasn't joining her! Dennis opened the gate and she immediately stepped into the house & walked towards me and hugged my big fat elephant thighs! Haha...

Told her that Mummy would follow her go downstairs but she still didn't want to let go my thighs. In the end, had to carry her up and wore my shoes.

2nd incident - Yesterday morning I was in the room packing her small size clothes to keep. As usual, Dennis let Cayenne wore her shoes and locked the gate. I could hear her shoes "beeping" away - that means she walked away from the gate. THEN only few seconds, I suppose, I heard the "beeping" sound getting nearer and nearer towards our gate. That means she realized that I wasn't behind her and she walked back to the gate. So I came out from the room and she looked @ me without expression. Lucky she didn't cry. Haha...

So I said to Cayenne, "You want Mummy to come with you, is that so?" Dennis opened the gate & immediately she came back to the house. Haha... So in the end, I had to follow her again downstairs.

3rd incident - Was about to bring Cayenne out yesterday afternoon. As usual, Dennis and Cayenne will be the 1st two outside the gate, while me still slowly packing and getting ready for the outing. Cayenne stood outside the gate and held tightly to the gate, like fearing the gate will be closed without her Mummy coming out from the house.

She made an expression that made Dennis, Aunt Jann & I laughed. That was, while I was wearing my shoes, Cayenne was peeking @ me to check if I was wearing shoes! Her action like a small adult peeking!

Too bad, didn't take picture! Haha...

Mummy starts to get tired now...

2009-04-27T13:02:00.002+08:00

Probably due to teething, Cayenne had been skipping her bedtime milk feed. Latest record on yesterday milk intake - ONLY 170ml TOTAL! But then again, am not worried cos Lily & I have been feeding her cereal, cheese etc... Already resigned to fate that my Darling Cayenne doesn't like milk. So no point force her or get paranoid over her milk intake. Anyway, Cayenne is growing healthy. ;)

But sometimes she would feel hungry around 11plus night time or midnight. So being a light sleeper all along, I haven't been sleeping well. In fact, since the birth of Cayenne. But it is really ok as she is my Darling. Been checking on her almost every hour, so you can imagine my sleep every night is kinda of disrupted. Nobody's fault. It's just ME who couldn't let go or take things easy? Probably. I don't like my Darling to wake up crying for milk. So far under my care, I'm proud to say that Cayenne didn't. ;)

Because of my current situation now, am feeling the toll on my body plus I have been sick. Even now, still coughs on and off.

I still does the marketing, meals preparation & feeding. Looks and seems easy. But not so. Especially I recalled that particular weekend I was so sick yet I had to wake up early to do marketing. I kinda of "pity" myself. But I cannot blame anyone right.

Giving birth to Cayenne is the most wonderful event that ever happened to me & having her as my Darling Daughter is the most joyous & greatest gift to me! So no regrets. Just wanted to share my feelings/views to people I know. ;)

Anyway, hope after the arrival of my 2nd Darling, things will improve and change for the better.

Ouch!

2009-04-27T12:52:00.001+08:00

Cayenne 's bottom left canine (cuspid) is erupting out. Managed to see some whites out yesterday.

Initially thought it would be her molars but instead it is her canine. I don't know if the other 3 canines erupting out anot cos can't manage to see. Asked her open her mouth, she would BUT with her tongue sticking out. So funny. Made me laugh so in the end, the more I asked her to open her mouth and I don't want to see her tongue sticking out, she would purposely sticked out!

Had watery poo on Saturday and fever this morning. Suspected due to teething. Think it might be worse when her molars' turn.

Can't imagine the worst to come....

Her new toy

2009-04-27T11:20:00.010+08:00

Cayenne was so happy when I finally digged out her Xmas present from Aunt Jann. She was playing her usual "non toy" toy - nougats. When I called out to her, asking if she wanted this new toy, she smiled @ me so happily, dumped the nougats and walking towards me. Haha... "Xi Xin Yan Jiu"

Sunday 26th April 09 Pictures @ Centrepoint, Orchard

2009-04-27T10:30:00.004+08:00

Been obediently sitting @ her buggy since we parked our car. We even managed to have lunch & walked around @ Robinsons.

Let her walked abit while we on the way to collect our car. Haha...

Cayenne loves this!

2009-04-27T10:19:00.006+08:00

Bought this cheese for Cayenne. Realized it tasted better than the "Laughing Cow" brand. Not so salty.

Cayenne finished 3/4 of the cheese with bread. So happy! ;)

2nd Soup - Pearl Sweet Corn Soup

2009-04-27T10:08:00.006+08:00

Bought one pearl sweet corn, added lean pork, carrot and potato (again). Haha... Still got some leftover, so didn't want to waste. Hee...

The soup really sweet and tasty! Initially wanted to steam rice again for Cayenne but thinking, I should let her eat some noodles, not always porridge, pasta, rice etc. Bought this bean noodle. Quite tasty & "Q" though abit salty.

Stirred fried some cod fish & minced pork without oil and scooped some soup into another pot and added the noodles and cod fish and minced pork. Let all boiled for at least 5 mins.

I cut the noodles into smaller strips & fed Cayenne. She loved the noodles with the soup! Finished all up! I tasted abit, I personally think the noodles tasted nicer & better than mee suan! Hee...

Mummies out there, so there's another option out there! Hee...

Dinner as usual same as Saturday's dinner. That was steamed rice with soup. This time round, the steamed rice really much much better BUT still got room for improvement. Haha...

I realize for me who "seldom enter kitchen", preparing for meals are really a trial and error process! Lucky I'm only preparing for my Darling Cayenne. Haha...

Special Meal Time again!

2009-04-27T09:57:00.002+08:00

1st time cooked soup for my Darling! ;)

Finally made an effort to do so after delaying for so long. ;p

Cooked simple soup for my 1st attempt. That was Pork ribs, Carrot and Potato Soup. No salt, no seasoning added one ok. All pure fresh flavor from the ingredients! & It was really yummy! Haha... Ok, I was being abit thick skinned here. ;p BUT Aunt Jann smelled the soup also commented it smelled fragnant! Boosted my confidence quite a bit! Hee...

But my steamed rice was kinda of "failure". Added too much water. So quite sticky. I also steamed egg with minced pork for my Darling for lunch. I added too little water for the steamed egg. So abit hard. ;p BUT BUT BUT, nethertheless, Cayenne finished almost 3/4!

Mummy promised you ok, will strive to do better & dish up more yummy food for you!

Dinner same, cos still got the soup. But no other dishes. I steamed rice with lesser water. Turned out to be...... SOFT again! Argh!! Though not as sticky as the lunch, the steamed rice didn't turn out to be what I expected.

NEVERMIND, Mummy will do better on Sunday! I promised!

"Aimless" Saturday Outing, 25th April 09

2009-04-27T09:51:00.007+08:00

Weather was warm again though not as warm as the Saturday before. Brought Cayenne to LOT 1 to avoid the "warmness" from Mr. Sun. Who knows, the air con @ LOT 1 wasn't cold!

Went only a short while then we headed back home again. Quite aimlessly on Saturday noon but better than nothing. Haha...

This Cayenne ah... Happily walked walked, then she saw the boutique salesperson by passed her into the boutique & Cayenne wanted to follow her in!!!

Weekend Pictures of Darling Cayenne

2009-04-22T09:04:00.004+08:00

Cayenne's favourite "seat"
Ice cream woman is here! Anyone want some ice cream?

@ Sakae Sushi - Waiting for Daddy to feed some steamed egg
Searching for the wet towel that she PURPOSELY threw on the floor

Cayenne's favourite Tigger
Past her nap time, sucking her thumb and hugging her "chou chou"

Normal weekend

2009-04-21T10:52:00.002+08:00

Didn't bring Cayenne go anywhere in particular but only to LOT 1 to avoid the sunny warm weather. Saturday had been so hot and warm that I had to bath at least 5 times! & changed many clothes! Sweat like mad.

Cayenne had recovered from her fever, appetite slowly came back. But dare not feed her too fanciful meals. So last weekend was the most boring and kinda of "back-to-6 months old" porridge recipe. Haha... Only used lean pork meat to prepare the porridge stock and added steamed pumpkin and carrot. That was about it.

I was down with flu and fever on Friday. Think virus spread to me while I was taking care of Cayenne when she was sick. Especially this 2nd pregnancy, I fall sick super easy.

In fact now I'm still having the flu and cough. And the worst part is Cayenne also got cough, so far no phelgm. Hopefully NO PLEASE!!!

Virus Attack!

2009-04-17T16:43:00.010+08:00

Virus around AGAIN! What's wrong nowadays?! On and off sure got this virus, that virus.

Was shocked to find Cayenne got high fever on Thursday early morning, 2am! She cried suddenly, and I heard the "going to vomit" sound. True enough, she vomitted! Quickly asked Dennis to carry her up. Poor Darling, kept crying. Felt her head, very feverish. Sponged & changed her into new pyjamas and fed her fever medicine. Half an hour later, vomitted again. Dare not feed her again.

Changed her temperature again, dropped to 38plus. Cayenne simply uncomfortable and kept wanting me to carry. She was very sleepy but due to the discomfort, she just couldn't sleep on her own. So I carried her and patted her, finally she slept soundly. As I worried about the fever, I paste the cooling pad over her forehead, hoping it can help to bring down the temperature.

I couldn't sleep since then. Kept monitoring her. 1 hour later, she woke up for milk. Lucky fed her and checked her temperature. Dropped till 37plus but still in the fever zone.

She woke up early around 6plus, checked again. Fed her fever medicine.

Brought her to Lily's place around 7plus and asked Lily to observe Cayenne. Told Lily to call me immediately if Cayenne's temperature rose again. Was actually hoping that Lily won't call me but alas, she called ard 11.45am, telling me better brought Cayenne to see PD, she suspected Cayenne got stomach flu. Cos she didn't want her morning milk feed, fed her porridge abit, started to vomit, likewise for cereal.

Smsed Dennis that I would bring Cayenne to see PD, Dennis called to tell me that he would take half day leave, I told him it was alright if he was busy at work. I can handle Cayenne myself. But still, he smsed me shortly he already applied leave and on the way back. Could tell that Dennis was really "kan cheong" about his Darling.

PD diagnosed that Cayenne caught the stomach virus. Was given the anti-wind, anti-vomit, flu and fever medicine. Of late, Cayenne kept putting her finger inside her left side of her mouth, asked PD to do a check on her mouth. Got an ulcer. Then PD started to check on her palms, arms, back to see if there are any rashes. Dennis suspected that PD might suspect HFMD. Oh gosh, I never thought of that! But lucky, all cleared.

Sent Cayenne back to Lily. Evening went to pick her up, could really tell that Cayenne simply no interest in everything. No appetite at all. My poor Darling. When I carried her, she hugged on me with her head resting on my shoulder...

Supposed to have her bedtime milk feed, she didn't want. Just ate abit of wholemeal bread. Give her glucose water (I added abit only), she also didn't want that. Think she not used to "sweet" stuff?

Talking about glucose, I bought 1 tin. Decided to let Cayenne drink cos she no appetite at all, how to have energy. So glucose is one of the alternatives. PD suggested this and ribena, but I don't want Cayenne to taste ribena so early. So I bought glucose instead.

Temperature rose up again to 39plus. Inserted the bullet. Patted her to sleep, immediately she slept. My Darling was really tired... But 1 hour later, she woke up, suddenly very awake, insisted on coming out to the living hall to walk and play. Checked her temperature, dropped to 37plus. Very fast. Let her played awhile, fed abit of bread again before letting her sleep.

Again, checked on her a few times. Temperature was like yo-yo. Up and down...

Hopefully she can recovered soon as what PD mentioned. It takes about two days for Cayenne to recover and meanwhile she won't have much appetite. BUT must keep letting her drink water.

*Pray Hard*

Update of her injured poor fingers

2009-04-13T17:18:00.002+08:00

Got worse on Friday as we decided to "air" her injured fingers. Doctor said must air her fingers and cannot apply any cream/ointment. Let her fingers heal naturally. By airing them, in fact will heal faster.

We understand the logic behind. But how to expect a coming to 14 months old toddler understand? Skin got torn again on the move as Cayenne is very active now. Sigh...

Cayenne protested when I used plaster to bandage her fingers. Kept shaking her head and hands. Poor Darling. It really hurts me so much to see her suffer.

I gotta to bandage my finger up to show her that Mummy also had it. Then she let me bandaged. But she would try to pull the plasters out.

So no choice, left her fingers naked to air again. But yesterday got worse. Bled abit! No choice I bandaged her fingers again. I wonder if the skin kept been tore, how to recover fast? I worry about infections!

Asked Lily to bring Cayenne to see doctor again. Doctor again stressed that cannot bandage. This time round, give antibotics for Cayenne. Have to feed her 8 hourly once.

Hope with the antibotics, Cayenne can recover faster!

Super Clingy lately

2009-04-13T17:05:00.002+08:00

Cayenne been super clingy to me. I couldn't even get out of her sight sometimes. Probably due to my 2nd pregnancy as well as her fingers hurt. So she wanted Mummy only. Even her doting Aunt Jann, Cayenne also rejects! Normally Cayenne rejects the men in our household.

Over the weekend, while I was bathing, she would cry and cry while Daddy was carrying her. So I had to make a fast one. To the extent, yesterday morning, I had to open the bathroom door abit to let her see me.

When we want to go out, she would stand outside the gate to wait for me. Normally she would want to close the gate while I was still inside the house! Either that or walked away. Boh chap her Mummy. But this time, different. If she realized that I wasn't going downstairs with her and Daddy, she won't want to go either. So I have to follow her.

Once I'm out of the gate, she will lift up her arms and want me to carry her! Usually, she would prefer to walk on her own, or with Daddy holding her hands. If want to make her walk, I'll have to hold her hand!

Sunday 12th April 09 again - Special Meal Day

2009-04-13T13:11:00.007+08:00

Sunday I prepared western food for my Darling Cayenne! Haha... Brought threadfin instead of cod fish. Cos she had been eating cod fish for the past few days. But then few hours later after I bought the threadfin, I kinda of regret. Was thinking should have get dory fish or cod fish for western food. I wonder anyone uses threadfin for western food? ... ... ...

Anyway, decided to go ahead with the western food preparation. Anyhow prepared. ;p

Ingredients :

1 ) Threadfin
2) Baby Carrot
3) Potato
4) Unsalted Butter
5) Parmesan cheese

That's all for the ingredients! So simple right! Haha...

(A) Threadfin preparation

1) Wash and cut away the skin. Slice into pieces.
2) Heat up the non stick pan.
3) Melt unsalted butter.
4) Place the threadfin slices and pan fried them.
5) Turn over for the other sides to get cooked.
6) Sprinkle 1 to 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese.

(B) Baby Carrot and Potato Preparation

1) Skin off both and cut into slices.
2) Steam both about 10 minutes. Or once they turned soft.

(C) Pan Fried Threadfin and Steamed Veggies Preparation

Once the baby carrot and potato are done, simple add them into the pan fried threadfin and let all cooked for a while.

That's it! Simple! Hee...
Pan Fried Threadfin with Steamed Baby Carrot and Potato
For easy consumption, I mashed everything up! Haha... So this is Mummy Esther's so called western food for her Darling Cayenne! Hee...

Cayenne as usual gave her Mummy face again by finshing 3/4! So happy! ;)

"Chopped"!

2009-04-13T13:09:00.002+08:00

Cayenne's passport got "chopped" for the very 1st time! Haha... Dennis drove us to JB for a car wash. So Cayenne got to get out of Singapore for the 2nd time! But I forgot to bring camera along!

"Nevermind" Daddy said. There are more to come! ;)

Time Saving Meal

2009-04-13T13:05:00.004+08:00

We were totally shacked out from our holidays. Before heading back to home, Dennis drove us to Isetan as I wanted to a smaller food jar for Cayenne's 1 meal portion. Bought Thermos brand. Initially wanted to get Tiger brand but couldn't find one so got Thermos instead. Anyway got 20% discount plus 3% rebate! Hee...

After that, we headed back home to rest. Had to do unpacking before I could totally rest. So when Dennis was patting Cayenne to sleep, I quickly did up the cleaning, washing and unpacking. Finally done.

Didn't rest much as Cayenne woke up again. Had to entertain my Darling. Too tired to prepare porridge for her, so decided to prepare again the baked pasta with cod fish and this time added minced pork and broccoli. Very fast and easy. So mummies out there, if lacked of time, can consider this meal! Hee...

Chua's Family 1st... - Part 2

2009-04-13T12:57:00.028+08:00

Brought her to the beach after breakfast. Let her walked onto the sand with crocs. Sand started to get into her crocs. Cayenne was abit shocked and "uneasy" with some external stuff at her feet that she rejected to walk after that! Haha...

Carried her nearer to the water and let her naked feet felt the sand. She got abit frightened, probably that was her 1st time. Let the water splashed onto her feet. Made noise! Probably was cold. So in the end carried her. Let her wore her crocs back to walk on her own. She didn't want to!

Bathed and changed her. Daddy was playing with Cayenne & she was laughing so heartily. Always happy to hear her laughter! ;)

Brought her to sight seeing before we checked out. While driving back to the room, Cayenne dozed off for her morning nap.

In the end, I carried her thrice to the room. Was super tiring for me and backaching man. Having said that, I didn't mind to do so. If can, I want to carry my Darling forever! ;)

She napped for at least 45 minutes before we checked out.

We didn't do much during the 1 night stay but the Chua Family really enjoyed alot! ;)

Chua's Family 1st... - Part 1

2009-04-13T12:36:00.025+08:00

Out-of-Singapore trip! Haha...

Booked a night stay @ Siloso Beach Resort on Friday. Dennis wanted me and Cayenne to have an enjoyable and relaxing holiday so there we were! Our family 1st trip together! Felt very excited when Friday approaching. Prepared the necessary "luggage" and porridge then off we went!

Got upgraded to a deluxe room for free and with an extra mattress. I requested a baby cot but the resort ran out of cots so they gave me an extra mattress instead. (I booked a superior one). Hee...
Walking towards our hotel room
Nice Waterfall. Cayenne loves it!
Outside our room
Inside the room
Her 2 favourite MUST HAVEs
Chua Family
Aunt Jann & Cayenne biting her elephant!
Daddy & Cayenne, looking outside the window...

Cayenne was EXTREMELY excited and happy when we reached the hotel room. Kept walking around while Dennis, Jann and I were simply resting on the bed and sofa. Cayenne loved to walk to the big mirror and banged her hands onto it and KISSING herself! Haha... So funny!

Went to Vivo City for dinner. Trying to get Cayenne to nap or rather sleep cos she missed her afternoon nap. But she simply not co-operative at all! Probably it was too noisy and crowded @ Vivo City. Saw Page One, so told Dennis we should go in. While I was browsing the parenting books, Dennis pushed Cayenne around in her "Lexus" trying to get her to sleep. From far, I heard familiar voice. CRYING VOICE and what else! Haha...

Dennis told me Cayenne was about to sleep cos her eyes started to close BUT her daddy pushed her outside to NON AIR CON area, immediately Cayenne felt the warmth and got frustrated! Told Dennis before that his daughter is same as his wife. WE NEED AIR CON! Haha...

So in the end drove back to Sentosa and changed her and tried to get her to sleep. BUT BUT BUT, Cayenne though very tired and sleepy, got very cranky and kept crying. Told Dennis what if other hotel guests complained against us, then we had to leave?! Dennis tried to carry and pacify her, no use. Cayenne only wanted me. So in the end, I carried her and tried to get her to sleep. 1st try failed.

Then I brought her outside to passageway, sang, patted. 2nd try failed again.

3rd try - to the garden. Also failed! Arghh!!!

In the end, Dennis droved us around Sentosa. Once we on the baby music, she got more calmed down and quietened down. Finally SLEPT!!!

Carried her back to the room and slept with me while Dennis slept on the extra mattress.

As Cayenne didn't finish her bedtime milk, drank only 50ml. 2plus midnight, she woke up for milk. After which, she didn't want to sleep! Start her crying game. Kept wanting me to carry her. I couldn't even sit on the bed! I walked carried her in the room, she kept pointing to the door. She wanted to go out! Oh gosh! So guess what...

Dennis drove us again to make her sleep! Dennis said his daughter really knew how to "waste" Daddy's money (petrol) Haha...

Slept till around 7am. Made milk, Cayenne didn't want. She wanted the raisin bread istead. Wasted $$ again. Naughty girl. ;p
Still in her "zoombie" state
Had 1 slice and after that, we proceeded to have our breakfast. Cayenne had scrambled eggs, baked potato and yoghurt. What a yummy breakfast for her!

While we were having breakfast, we saw a squirrel! Told Cayenne about it. After that, her eyes got super SHARP! She would make noise, pointing to the tree or fence whenever she saw the squirrel!

Heartpain!

2009-04-08T11:07:00.002+08:00

Missed a call from Lily yesterday around lunch time. Got a "shock". Had an uneasy feeling. Tried to call her back @ home & her handphone. She didn't pick up. Got worried, quickly called Dennis to check if Lily called her. But nope.

Usually Lily won't call me unless got something to inform me. Gosh, I wonder what had happened. Finally Lily called me and apologised to me. I was still in puzzled state. She said Cayenne's fingers got scalded by the hot porridge! She just brought her to see doctor. Given medicine (painkillers). No blisters at the accident time.

But! Evening I called her again to check while on the way back to pick Cayenne up. She told me Cayenne's fingers got 2 blisters! When I reached her place, I was really really very shocked to see the blisters! Very big! HEARTPAIN! My Darling Cayenne suffered!

Went back home to apply calendula cream for her and during midnight too. While feeding her bedtime milk feed, I prayed to GOD that let me took up the suffering instead of Cayenne. I rather I'm the one who is injured rather than my Darling.

Dennis was out for appointment. Came back around 9plus. Showed him the photo that Jann took. Dennis also got a shock that the blisters were so bad! Finally I broke down in front of him.

This morning I saw her blister on her forefinger seemed to become bigger. Told Jann that I wanted to bring her go KK to see doctor again but Jann consoled me that Cayenne should be fine. Hopefully.

Told Lily about the size of the blister. Lily told me she would bring Cayenne see doctor again and seek for advise. Asked her to call me back after doctor's diagnosis.

Finally Lily called me, telling me that doctor pricked the 2 blisters and washed and dressed up Cayenne's tiny 2 fingers. Tomorrow still got to go back to do new dressing. Hopefully my Darling Cayenne can recover soon.

1 thing is Cayenne still a happy laughing toddler though she cried really bad yesterday. But I suppose she already forgot about the pain? Well, I certainly hope she does!

HFMD

2009-04-07T14:58:00.002+08:00

Dennis told me that his colleague's son got HFMD. Still very young (I think probably 11 months old). So Dennis's colleagues were kinda of surprised that even @ home aso can catch HFMD??

I told Dennis that not necessarily in childcare/playgroup centres then can get the disease. I believe everywhere can if the standard of hygiene is low.

Dennis told me we have to diligently wash Cayenne's hands especially she likes to put everything inside her mouth. I told him that I've been doing all these while and cleaning every toy that Cayenne touches. I wouldn't want to take the risk of getting my Darling into any disease or whatsoever.

Alot of friends/mummies commented that I was over "hygiene" or rather "protective" over my little Darling. But I still insist on cleaning every bits and pieces that Cayenne touches. Can be quite tiring. For those who didn't clean as much as I do, probably they don't understand the tireness. But despite the tireness, I believe it's worth it.

Video Clips of Darling Cayenne

2009-04-06T17:14:00.029+08:00

@ McDonalds

@ Kidzworld

Hello Kitty Dress

2009-04-06T16:20:00.009+08:00

Aunt Jann bought this Hello Kitty dress in Thailand (if I remembered correctly).

Pictures of Cayenne - Lift

2009-04-06T16:16:00.003+08:00

Waiting "guai guai" with Daddy @ Lift Lobby
Dashing towards the lift
Inside the lift

Milk Time!

2009-04-06T16:14:00.002+08:00

Saturday 04th April 09 - Part 3

2009-04-06T16:04:00.003+08:00

Saturday was Dennis's Birthday! Happy Birthday again, Dear. Hope you had an enjoyable zoo trip with us. Haha...

Initially wanted to give Dennis a surprise by having a BD cake for him in the zoo. Searched online the zoo website. Didn't see any cake shops around. Zoo where got sell cakes?! Well, I was just trying my luck. So in the end, no surprise for Dennis. ;p

Bought a mix and match ben&jerry ice cream that costed $13.80 for 3 scoops of ice cream! Very expensive! ;p

Probably due to the hot sunny mid noon, the ice cream melt very fast. But nevertheless, we enjoyed the ice cream. Indeed could help to cool us abit.

Sunday will be a special meal day for Cayenne.

2009-04-06T14:40:00.007+08:00

I woke up early to do some marketing again. Decided to do special meal for Cayenne on Sunday, if possible every Sunday. Hee...

Planned to do a "Baked Pasta with Cod Fish and Spinach" lunch for my Darling Cayenne. So went to market to buy cod fish, grated parmesan.

I followed a recipe online and the steps were relatively easy! I just spent probably 10mins in preparation. Then baked everything for 20mins! I could even sit down to watch TV while waiting for the baked pasta to be cooked! What a breeze! Hee...

Ready!
Smell really fragnant! Because of the cheese and fresh full cream milk!

Cayenne finished almost everything up! I added 5 formula scoops of pasta instead of the usual 3. She finished about 4 scoops! Hooray! The remainder went into my stomach! Haha...

Saturday 04th April 09 - Part 2

2009-04-06T14:24:00.006+08:00

Went to my grandmother's place to celebrate her birthday in the late noon. Had mee sua, big prawns, abalone, fish, pork etc. And the all time favourite "belacan chilli"! Yummy & Spicy!

Cayenne finished all her porridge despite 5th granduncle kept "disturbing" her. Haha... Good girl! ;)

But then she started to get cranky as earlier on she missed her 2nd noon nap. I shouldn't say she miss her 2nd nap. Basically, she didn't want to sleep after her zoo trip! Tried to let her sleep, but she was happily playing inside the room with her Daddy. Where's Mummy? Err... Mummy napping in the living room. Dennis told me that our Darling simply don't want to sleep and he didn't want Cayenne to disturb me in the living room so they stayed in the room.

Dennis told me Cayenne kept walking around the room and looking into the big mirror that was attached to the toilet door. Kissing and waving to herself. Haha... Mummy missed the chance to see her cute actions.

So back to my grandmother's place. Seeing her being tired, 5th granduncle and grandaunt quickly took out the birthday cake. I tried to distract her by telling her later she got to eat the cake and I brought her to the kitchen to see the cake. As more people in the kitchen and getting warm and cramped, I brought Cayenne out to the living room. But boy! She protested! She wanted to be in the kitchen, looking @ the birthday cake. Haha...
My grandmother and my cousins
Trying to struggle to go to the kitchen
So there she was, in the kitchen, with everyone singing birthday song to my grandmother & Cayenne wasn't afraid of the loud singing at all. After cutting the cake, Cayenne was quickly given the yummy cake. She got very happy and cheerful after eating the cake!

This is my Darling Cayenne who simply adores and loves cakes! ;)

Saturday 04th April 09 - Part 1

2009-04-06T10:58:00.018+08:00

Finally Saturday 04th April 09 arrived! With Mr. Sun grinning from ear to ear. (Meaning the weather was super warm and sunny!) Haha...

Was on leave on Fri, spent some time 2 pack Darling Cayenne & Dennis clothes for the zoo trip. I was thinking better do it the day before, if not, sure will miss out some items or will be very rushed.

So quite relaxed on Saturday morning as most things are already packed. What I need to do was marketing and preparing Cayenne's porridge. Hee...

Aunt Jann came along with us and most pictures were taken by her.

We started our day with a yummy hearty Mcdonalds breakfast @ Fajar Shopping Centre. Cayenne had her fair share of scrambled eggs (half) again besides her milk. Yummy!

Can see her puffy eyes? Her reddened eyebrows? Meaning she was sleepy! And the time was 9.30am! Time for her 1st morning nap. Cayenne usually woke up around 7plus in the morning. But 9plus, she would be in her "zoombie" sleepy mode. Haha...

After that, we proceeded to our destination! Singapore Zoological Gardens! Aunt Jann was telling me that I sounded so excited when we reached the zoo! Haha... Don't know why. Ever since becoming a Mummy, bringing my Darling to zoo or places that I think might interest her, I can be very excited! ;p

WHY BRING ME HERE?! (Quote from Aunt Jann which I think suited Cayenne's mood on Saturday morning!) Haha...

WHY? WHY? WHY? The weather so warm and I missed my nap!

"Mian Qiang" smile abit. Can see? ;p

Happier when given her favourite "chou chou"

Finally reached the kidzworld! We "cheong" all the way to kidzworld 1st as our main purpose was to let Cayenne played with water.

I only brought Dennis & Cayenne extra set of clothings. I didn't bring mine as I thought I won't be joining into the water in my current situation. But who knows! I simply couldn't resist "jumping" into the water to play with my Darling. I was totally wet but who cares! I really had an enjoyable water time with my Darling. ;)

Spent almost half an hour to 4o minutes in the water before bringing Cayenne to do a quick wash. Dressed her up and fed her lunch @ KFC. This girl ah. Saw her Daddy bought some KFC and she wanted it instead of her porridge. No choice, I gotta to carry her elsewhere to feed.

Very tired after kidzworld & while Daddy was pushing her buggy, Cayenne dozed off to her dreamland! ;)

Cheesy Pasta with Buttered Threadfin and Chicken Thigh Recipe

2009-03-30T14:30:00.008+08:00

Decided to blog on this recipe since it was my 1st attempt. Quite a successful one cos Cayenne finished up the whole bowl. I didn't use her normal bowl. I used the newly Tiger Lunch Box that I purchased during IPS. I used the soup container to put the pasta. I will take a picture of the container and post it here! Hee...

Ingredients :

1) 3 formula scoops of Baby Pasta (small types) (Bellamy)
2) Threadfin
3) Chicken Thigh
4) Baby Carrot
5) Broccoli
6) 2 Dried Scallops (small ones) (for stock preparation)
7) Unsalted Butter
8) Cheese

Note : I think dried scallops can be optional.

(A) Pasta Preparation :

1) Soak pasta in tap water for 5mins. Will turn soft.
2) Drain away the water.
3) Fill half of the pot with water for boiling the pasta.

(B) Dried Scallop Stock Preparation : Steps similar as the pasta preparation.

(C) Vegetables Preparation :

1) Wash and cut baby carrots and broccoli into small pieces. As Cayenne gets older and can chew better, I cut the vegetables into slightly thicker pieces.

2) Steam the vegetables only after the water starts boiling. Duration of steaming : 10 minutes.

(D) Threadfin and Chicken Thigh Preparation :

1) Threadfin - Wash and cut away the skin. Slice into pieces.

2) Chicken Thigh - Skin off and fats off. Cut into small pieces. Was chopping into small pieces, realized that my hands were tired. So in the end, used the blender to blend it. Faster. Haha...

Note : Blend the meat few seconds will do. Too long, the meat will turn very tiny. Can't chew.

Once the ingredients are prepared, it is time to cook! *Sweat* Haha...

Procedure :

1) Stock level should be reduced to at least 200ml. I didn't measure though. Just rough estimate.

2) Drain away the water after boiling the pasta. Pour room temperature water over the pasta and add abit of olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together.

3) Add the pasta into the stock. Let it boil for at least 3 mins.

4) Add unsalted butter into non stick pan. (Finally invested into a small pan, Haha...) Let it melt before adding the threadfin and chicken thigh minced meat to stir fried.

5) Take out the 2 meats.

6) Add cheese (I added "Laughing Cow" Cheese cube) to the pan to melt it. But apparently, very difficult to melt, so I kept pressing it. In the end, I just pour the pasta with stock into the pan. Surprisingly, the cheese melted faster. Probably due to the hot stock. Haha...

7) Add the steamed broccoli and carrot into and stir fried a while.

8) Dish it up!

I put the cooked yummy fragrant pasta with abit of stock into the container to keep warm as my Darling was still napping. ;)

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