Blessings 2011

(Should have been posted at the start of this year)

We greeted 2011 with joy, a healthy baby girl. Her developments have been outstanding: babbling, standing (from seating position, even bending), and walking. Though we worry for her hair but hopefully it would grow, uhm more strands. She would get excited when she sees us and she would shout with such force when things don't go her way - our little baby tiger girl.

More attention has been given to our son during this year but it has resulted in favourable outcome. It has been one of the situation that has defined our parenting, one of the situations that has given us meaning to parenthood. I thank Him for blessing us with this child (of course with my youngest as well). Such a playful and loving child, full of curiosity and wisdom - our little toddler rat boy.

My husband who expands vertically with his love and patience, thank you. Though there has been issues external to us that have tested our marriage, you have remained sound and forgiving. Oh this is the year as well wherein we got good and sound financial advise and acted on it. It is a contented feeling that we are covered that whatever happened to any of us (God forbid), our children are protected and shielded. Wishing us a nice investment returns as well in order for us to retire at 45 (wishful thinking, hahaha).

To our family and friends, thank you and we always pray safety and good health, for all of us.

Happy New Year and may year 2012 (yipee, Year of the Dragon - my year and my hubby as well) bring us more blessings.


Cheers!

A bedtime scene

"I want to sleep with mama, I want to sleep with mama, I want to sleep with Mammaaahh"

"Nanana, nana, nanana, nananah"

Here I am sitting down on the bed, my half back leaning against the headboard. My right arm, carrying my baby girl and my left arm being hugged by my boy.

Will not have it any other way... until body aches strike and need to lie all of us down, slowly.
Woohoo, kids are now asleep and now I can surf sleep.

Good Night! I love you! See you tomorrow! Sweet Dreams!

You had me at antibodies

When I was pregnant with my 1st child, I have done a lot of research about pregnancy and how to take care of the baby. And when I learnt that breastfeeding has antibodies that would help my child combat virus and diseases, I was sold.


With my son, I exclusively breastfed him until 2.5 months, then mix feeding (with formula) until 6 months (I would still express at the office during these times). And still continued the breastfeeding at night until he was 14.5 months.


He got the flu only at the age of 1 and he was not matamlay (lethargic) during those times.


With my daughter, I exclusively breastfed her until 3.5 months, then mix feeding (with formula) until 10.5 months (still expressing at the office during these times). And up to now I am still breastfeeding her at night. Downside is, my nipple is her pacifier/comforter. But it's ok. We get to rest at the same time, both of us lying down while she's drinking. And it's a form of bonding.


And if we are blessed with baby/ies again, I would not hesitate sharing my antibodies with my kids. I want them to be strong and healthy. It's one of the greatest gift a parent can provide for.

A Potty Scene

"mama... mama... mamaah... maMAAAHHH ... MAMAAAAHHHH..."

I go in and check S in the bathroom.

"What do you want?" I'd ask kindly.

"I want to wiwi and pupu"

"Ok, go ahead and wiwi and pupu"

3 minutes later:

"mama... mama... mamaah... maMAAAHHH ... MAMAAAAHHHH..."

and the cycle goes on for another 15 minutes