In his play-yard

Ziqian is getting more action-packed nowadays. And im totally exhausted after a whole day of taking care of him. Coffee has no more effect on me anymore.

Actually is it because of the caffeine that i took passed to him through my breastmilk, which explain his shorter nap? And due to his longer waking hours i have to take more coffee to stay awake to take care of him... Oh dear, it's a vicious cycle!

Hmm.. wonder who should i call...

Mama, shall we disturb papa at work?

Alamak, why this phone has 2 earpiece?! Don't know which one to use! *confuse*

And this is his favourite pose in his play-yard nowadays.

Tadsphoto

Ziqian had this photoshoot when he was about 6 months old. Came across Shirley's website and saw Ziqian's portfolio! He has become "little model"!

Upz for Shirley's professional service, she captured so many lovely moments of Ziqian and our little family :)

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Chicken & Mixed Vege ABC Pasta!

Tried something new for Ziqian for tonight's dinner! :)

To please this litte fussy eater and to let him try on different variety & texture of food, i decide to cook a pasta meal for him...

Ingredients:

- ABC pasta

- minced chicken

- shredded carrots, celery & "dou miao"

- home-made vegetable stock

- few drops of olive oil

It's easy to prepare this simple meal! But one point for improvement, i should have shredded the carrot to smaller pieces as it's abit too hard for bogay Ziqian to chew on :p

The product!

Messy boy! Look at his left arm, there's an "A" pasta there... He knows "A" stands for Anderson! haa!

Aerobics

He knows the importance of exercising and he really starts it young! :)

Acting innocents after the work-out :p

3 new milestones in 3 consecutive days

25.06.08:
- his little achievement: he knows how to turn himself into sitting position when he's on all four.
- venue: on my bed

26.06.08:
- his little achievement: he knows how to pull himself to stand on a sofa
- venue: kinderclinic @ mt alvernia

27.06.08:
- his little achievement: he said "mama" when i put him tummy on my tummy :p , though i think he doesn't mean it, but im still very happy :)
- venue: on my bed

look forward to more of his surprises everyday! :)

Father's Day

Though it's Father's Day today but Dear wanted to celebrate my birthday instead (which is tomorrow). He asked me whether i got any craving and i suddenly crave for Swenson baked rice & ice cream so here we go! :)

To our dismay, the queue was too long and we decided to give it a miss and decided to dine at Pasta Mania instead. Dear was thoughtful to offer to feed Ziqian his porridge dinner so i can have my dinner peacefully :p

ZQ: Papa, can i have your garlic bread? Looks tastier than the porridge mama cooked for me...

*P/S: The pink hush puppies shirt is the Father's Day present i got for Dear... The reason for getting him a pink colour one it's because he is just like the pink colour, a super sweet dad! :)

To my Dear...

* Thanks for all the midnight waking up and feedings eversince baby is borned

* Thanks for coaxing and settling baby to sleep everynight

* Thanks for supporting the decision of my become a fulltime mummy and putting in the extra effort to support our family

* Thanks for all the comforting words & SMSs when i'm feeling down and unsure of being a good mother

* Thanks for tolerating my nonsense and bad temper due to the stress of taking care baby

* Thanks for doing almost all the housechores

Thanks for every little things you do... You have been the greatest support to me, without you, i cant be a good mother... I am always touched by the way you take care of Ziqian, so tender and loving... Though i always disapprove all the rough ways you play with Ziqian, but i can tell that he is enjoying it and this is the lovely bonding of you both. Ziqian and me are fortunate to have you. You are the GREATEST papa! :)

Advance Father's Day celebration @ Bei Jing Lou

We have 3 papas this year! :)

Enjoyed this sumptous dinner and thanks Da Jie for the treat!

Some memorable moments... :

Ziqian and Xiaoyi

Ziqian and Papa

Ziqian and Mama

Ziqian and 外公外婆

My lovely family...

*Ziqian, what are you looking at? :)

Ziqian is being funny again, not Chinese New Year yet my dear! :p

Ziqian is 8 months old! :)

Happy 8 months old bao bei! :)

My life has been totally changed eversince your arrival...

* I realise the sweetest fragrance in the world is your body & hair scent...

* I realise the cutest thing in the world is your little toes & fingers...

* I realise the most calming music in the world is your breathing while you sleep...

* I realise the most heart-warming thing in the world is your hug...

* I realise nothing is impossible with you by my side...

I love you Ziqian... Thanks for all the joys you bring to my life... :)

The Jumping Effect

No Pay Leave

Thinking about this for very very long, am dreading of going back to office this July (my NPL suppose to end on 30 June 08). I just cant bear to be apart with Ziqian anymore especially he is getting much more responsive and smiley nowadays. I enjoy my every minutes with him, playing with him, reading to him, feeding him, bathing him, laze around on bed with him... Each and every of these little moments are my energy booster of the day!

I cried at the thought of leaving home for work 7am every morning when Ziqian is still sleeping and back home 7pm every night when he is about to sleep... So much precious time will be missed, it's too torturing for me...

Initial arrangement is that my mama will look after Ziqian when i back to work, but her knees condition not very well and i really think it's too tiring for her as baby is very active and rather heavy now. I don't feel comfortable about nanny and infantcare arrangement, because i trust no one else other than my mama who will take very good care of him.

Dear and me had a discussion and financial planning, my plan of extension of NPL is surely feasible, just that we have to be careful in our finances, less frivolous and luxurious stuff for all. But it's all worthy, as long as i can stay by Ziqian's side to take care of him, i don't mind any sacrifices. Talked to my boss on this and he agreed, though he told me that they will not hold on the position for me and my return is subjected to vacancy of the suitable post, but i don't care at all, in fact im very HAPPY! :)

I just want to give him all my attention, time, care and love for his babyhood. He is my everything... :)