Caitlin: 8 months

Caitlin has been a good girl. Although I'm busy as a bee, I'll make sure that I spend time with her. Afterall, she's still a baby and I don't think there will be another after her. :) ....so more the reason why I need to make that extra effort and enjoy her baby years.

She's being photographed in one of her bad moods. Ain't she adorable, even when she's pouting.

Ryan's school holidays

I took leave and we (Ryan + Me) decided to hang out in the mall. Afterall it was during his school break. He's happy and I'm happy and his school break is arounf the corner and we may decide to do it again...hanging in the mall and doing nothing~ enjoy whatever that's around (exhibition monsters etc) and just enjoying each other company.

Toy #2: Nintendo DS Lite - Pokemon Limited Edition

It's more for Ryan but we are still keeping mums about it and will only "reveal" it to him when the time is right.

Everyone been asked me the same question: What did he achieve to deserve this? Well...he did quite well in school but that's not it. I am actually going to use this to motivate him, make him complete his tasks faster and make him stives harder.......if he does what he suppose to do and do it well...then he can play. Sort of like a carrot and stick approach. Dunno whether it will work or backfired. But at least, I try to make the boy to be more focus.

Wish us luck.

Power Bars

I think I look fat; eventhough I have not been eating a lot but I have been munching. And because of that (the munching stuff), I think I am starting to pile on. Do bear in mind that I have not lost that extra kilos from delivering Caitlin.

I intend to skip dinner and instead, eat fruits. Actually, I just need to exercise but no time........and it's not me giving excuses. I have been working, working and working and Caitlin has been waking up more frequent now, sometimes up to 5 times a night. Argh.....

Wait a minute, that's not what I want to blog about. Focus, Shirley, focus....what was it? Yes, power bar....that's right. I discovered that if I'm too busy to eat, I can always grab one of these and it's delicious. Save me time and I will not go hungry and snacks on unhealthy food.

Caitlin had Roseola

Caitlin had flu. At first, we were not THAT concern as she tends to get cold and flu since she's in a air-conditioned creche and she and her friends tend to pass their cold around.....However, after a few days, she was not getting any better and we took her to Dr Kwan, her pediatrician. She was given a variety of medicine as she was coughing and had phelgm as well. Still nothing out of the ordinary, until on the third day, she started developing very high fever (40.1 degrees).We took her to her pediatrician again who checked her lungs and they were cleared. This time around, he prescribed her stronger medication.

For the next few days, her fever did not go away. She lost her appetite, she was crancky and miserable, all day long. I could not take leave and I am glad that my mother in law was able to take care of her during this period. I will send Caitlin to her house early morning and fetched her back at night.

On the sixth day, Caitlin's fever abruptly disappeared and I noticed there were red spots on her forehead.

By evening, the spots turn into angry red rashes covering the whole of her forehead and parts of her abdomen and buttocks!!!! We roughly know what it was as we had a similar experience with Ryan but we were not prepared to see more and more rashes coming out.

We took her to her pediatrician yet again (visit #3 in one week) and he confirmed that Caitlin is having Roseola and taht she is to be under quarantine for the next few days. No medicine needed but Doctor did gave her some medication to help reduce her itchiness and she was REALLY, REALLY CRANCKY.

She is now fully recovered and we are happy to see her smiling again.

Qing Ming 2009

I did not go back for Qing Ming (All Soul's Day) last year as I was pregnant with Caitlin and was "suffering" throughout my pregnancy. As far as I can remember, I have always go back to my hometown, Teluk Intan, for Qing Ming. This year is special for me as I decided to take Ryan along. (Hubby was excluded as he's taking care of Caitlin who is too young to participate).

As with previous years, we woke up early and by the time we arrived, it will be break of dawn. We have engaged someone to take care of the grave and therefore, the place is usually clean when we visit. My grandpa passed away in 1979 and my grandma in 2002, the year Ryan was born. I'm very closed to my grandparents as I was bought up by them. When grandpa passed away, I was 7 years old and I have fond memories of him. I knew I'm grandma's favourite and I got away with many things.

I wish Ryan had the opportunity to know them, especially grandma. I know she will adore him and Caitlin. I intend to come back for QingMing for many more years to come. Being here, eventhough it's only once a year, is good for me.

P/S: Hubby is going to take Ryan for Qing Ming (his side of the family) this Saturday.

Caitlin: 7 months

I forgot to post this earlier....Caitlin at 7 months. We wish her hair will grow faster.