Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Update!
it has been more than two weeks since my last update. My apologies to all our regular readers and Matthew's fans. It has been a busy fortnight, both at home and at work. Here's a recap on the past two weeks.
7 Jan
Mike had some appointment at Suntec City, so Matthew and I followed as usual. Look at Matthew in the car, one hand on each steering wheel, like a pro.
8-9 Jan
We booked two chalet units at Downtown East. Chris and I wanted to bring the two kids to Wild Wild Wet for some water fun. But it rained and rained and rained non-stop till Monday morning. It rained again after lunch! Here are some photos of Matthew and Megan.
13 Jan
I brought Matthew for a cutest kid contest photoshot at Tanjong Pagar. He was a good boy, posing for the camera during the shot, but did not smile at first. He was occupied with a toy car and a red football. When he saw Pooh, he kept pointing at it. Connie the photographer took it out and placed it next to Matthew. Only then Matthew started to smile. Here's the link to the webpage: KzTalent. To vote for Matthew (via email), click on his photo on the webpage or click on the photo on the side.
After the photoshot, I brought Matthew to United Square to wait for Mike to get off work. He had his dinner real quick at Ben & Jerry. After Mike came, we brought to sit in those musical cars again. Here's a video link >> Matthew's a pro.
14 Jan
Iggy's mommy organised a trial session at MyGym for SM mommies. It was fun. Lots of space and equipment. Matthew still has a little stranger anxiety, but was a good boy. He and Ignatius were like directors, watching the world go by when all the other babies chased the bubbles. Then the two of them did an "arm westle" trying to turn themselves on the round round. He did well during the separation time, when mommies and daddies were not "allowed" contact with the babies. Matthew did not cry when he realised we were not behind him. Check out Yi Xuan's and Ignatius's blogs for more photos!
Here are some video links on some happenings at the trial:
Matthew having a swinging good time
Matthew and Ignatius on the Merry-go-round
Separation Time
15 Jan
We decided to bring Matthew and Megan down to Chinatown for the lights and display. Instead of driving there, we parked our cars at Sing Ave (where Tianfa's mother stays) and took a NEL train from Farrer Park to Chinatown. It was so crowded at Chinatown and Matthew kept wriggling and struggling, wanting to get down to walk (or crawl). Matthew had his dinner at MacDonald's while Tianfa and Chris brought Megan to walk around. We then met up with them at Sing Ave for dinner. Matthew and Megan played with the toys while we had our dinner. Matthew must had too much fun, he refused to sleep when we got home, kept wanting to play more. Well, he did not sleep till 11pm! I was all exhausted!
7 Jan
Mike had some appointment at Suntec City, so Matthew and I followed as usual. Look at Matthew in the car, one hand on each steering wheel, like a pro.
8-9 JanWe booked two chalet units at Downtown East. Chris and I wanted to bring the two kids to Wild Wild Wet for some water fun. But it rained and rained and rained non-stop till Monday morning. It rained again after lunch! Here are some photos of Matthew and Megan.
Matthew in his cute little elephant pyjamas
Pretty Megan
Megan and Matthew at MacDonald's for breakfast
13 JanI brought Matthew for a cutest kid contest photoshot at Tanjong Pagar. He was a good boy, posing for the camera during the shot, but did not smile at first. He was occupied with a toy car and a red football. When he saw Pooh, he kept pointing at it. Connie the photographer took it out and placed it next to Matthew. Only then Matthew started to smile. Here's the link to the webpage: KzTalent. To vote for Matthew (via email), click on his photo on the webpage or click on the photo on the side.
After the photoshot, I brought Matthew to United Square to wait for Mike to get off work. He had his dinner real quick at Ben & Jerry. After Mike came, we brought to sit in those musical cars again. Here's a video link >> Matthew's a pro.
14 Jan
Iggy's mommy organised a trial session at MyGym for SM mommies. It was fun. Lots of space and equipment. Matthew still has a little stranger anxiety, but was a good boy. He and Ignatius were like directors, watching the world go by when all the other babies chased the bubbles. Then the two of them did an "arm westle" trying to turn themselves on the round round. He did well during the separation time, when mommies and daddies were not "allowed" contact with the babies. Matthew did not cry when he realised we were not behind him. Check out Yi Xuan's and Ignatius's blogs for more photos!
Here's Matthew stretching out his arms.
Matthew and Ignatius watching the bubbles floating down between them.
Matthew was hanging on to his dear life. He did not quite like this one.
A leisurely swing on Step 2 Dolphin swing.
Matthew and Ignatius had a go together on the merry-go-round.
Here are some video links on some happenings at the trial:
Matthew having a swinging good time
Matthew and Ignatius on the Merry-go-round
Separation Time
15 Jan
We decided to bring Matthew and Megan down to Chinatown for the lights and display. Instead of driving there, we parked our cars at Sing Ave (where Tianfa's mother stays) and took a NEL train from Farrer Park to Chinatown. It was so crowded at Chinatown and Matthew kept wriggling and struggling, wanting to get down to walk (or crawl). Matthew had his dinner at MacDonald's while Tianfa and Chris brought Megan to walk around. We then met up with them at Sing Ave for dinner. Matthew and Megan played with the toys while we had our dinner. Matthew must had too much fun, he refused to sleep when we got home, kept wanting to play more. Well, he did not sleep till 11pm! I was all exhausted!
