TABLE Event 30-07-11

Yesterday, we had our next round of TABLE event, held at Jas' parents' house. It was full attendance this time. The previous time was held at the Tays' house, but wasn't full bcoz we didn't bring Jaden along as he was suffering from bad flu. This time, he oso had running nose which has not fully recovered, but at least much better than a few days ago.

We brought some toys along, as Jas' place has no toys. Of course, bcoz her house has no kids/babies.

As usual, many food were presented. I have little chance to eat, bcoz Jaden kept wanting me to acc him. Alternatively, he would also go over n pull his dad over. Haha. But at least he did not fuss alot there. Enjoying watching his dvd, or Princeton's dvd, n sometimes his colouring. We did not take out the secret new toy of his, which I also brought along.

The Lees helped to buy a cake, to pre-celebrate Roderick n Bong's birthday. Hubby's birthday is coming on the 3rd, while Rod's on the 10th. I've already gotten a present for him, will only give to him on the actual day. Thanks Mr & Mrs Lee for the trouble!

We stayed til 10+ n had to leave 1st. I was extremely tired to be frank. Mayb bcoz of the heavy big tummy tat I had to carry 24hr/day. Energy level is becoming lower n lower. We had chatting sessions yesterday, n I'm sure every1 had fun!Really love my grp of TABLE pals!

Breakfast @ West Coast Park

This morn's weather is good, but i find it abit too sunny... It's Sunday again, a weekend w/o hubby.

my bro went for bfast with us today. I suggested to go Mac, so he said go West Coast Park. Might as well! I've been wanted to go, but unsure the location. Saw online that the children's playground renov is completed. So i was happy that my bro can drive us there.

After packing Jaden's stuff, there we went, together with my MIL too. We had Mac bfast 1st, then brought him to play. The playground was full of sand, a good experience for Jaden. Initially he was v careful in walking, but after awhile we decided to remove his crocs, let him walk n play bare-footed. He was happy.

At the playground, as my movement is v limited, so my bro took up the job to acc him play, while MIL was in charge of assisting Jaden. Jaden had great fun, but it was really hot loh! He was sweating n yet v happy.

He had always been far too passive n not willing to try new things. After the therapies, he actually is more 'braver' n willing to try. In the past, at any playground, if we place him in the tunnel, he would refuse to crawl over. But now, he would try n was happy if he managed to cross over. Today at the park, he was v excited to crawl the tunnel, as this tunnel is more challenging in a way that it is not smooth, is crooked. Jaden enjoyed himself.

After playing for ard 30min, it was really hot! it was ard 11.45am loh! I told my bro, we can leave the playground already coz i cannot stand the heat. So, we left the park. If Jaden is slightly older, I blif he will like that place, coz there r some other areas which r more suitable for older kids to climb. I hope we will have more chances to let Jaden interact with other people.

Jaden is 2 years 8 months old!

WHAT? My precious son is 2 years n 8 months old already. He'll be welcoming his younger brother in 2 months time, n he himself is going to b 3 years old in 4months time.

I've always wanted to settle down n set up a family early. My target was mid-20s, n indeed my dream came true. Preg with Jaden in our 3rd mth of marriage, n I was blessed that everything went on smoothly.

Though expecting with bb J was full of turbulence n obstacles, but I was glad he chose to stay strong n b with us in this family. I hope everything about bb J will be smooth too.

Jaden is still not talking yet, but could say some simple n singular words. He could say out the colours, shapes, numbers. I know he is slow, he might be different from other kids. But I was blessed that he is considered a gentle boy who won't act violence on other kids.

I know I've been too protective towards him. But I assume all mothers have their way of handling their kids. Jaden will b scared of me at times. He knows when I am angry, n wat not to do when I said no. I love him more than ani1 else, more than anything else, but I won't spare him when he does wrong things. All I hope is my son can be an obedient n normal kid.

I'll b thinking how to celebrate his bday. His bday lies on a Monday, so I need to plan properly. But luckily, I'm still in my maternity leave, so will have the time to really think abt it. Will make it a family event like last yr, but still it needs planning, coz gotta ensure all family members (my family, In law's family) can make it. I still got other plans for Jaden after my confinement. I hope all can be done during my ML. Hahaha!

My weekend

I've gotten used to hubby going to work on Sundays, but now somehow I do wish he can really b more enthu in finding another job, prefably 5-day work week n normal working hours...

Yesterday, the Tays n Bongs came over to our house. After bfast, I drove Jaden home. Put him in his booster n fetched him back. I admit that carrying a big heavy tummy, it's really double tiredness.

The Bongs bought sumptous lunch over, n i was really full loh. The whole house was full of noise, bcoz there were 4 kids, 2 toddlers n 2 babies!

They stayed til evening time, then all go back respective homes to re-pack kids' things n bathe. Tays came over to drive Jaden n I to IMM to meet up with the Bongs for dinner. Dunno y, Jaden was v scared to sit in the Tay's car. Kept struggling n cried. Luckily I was fit n strong enough to carry him.

We went to the arcade 1st n let them play awhile. Hubby all e while dun like to bring Jaden to arcade, bcoz he will refuse to leave. But yest played for ard 30min, WX carried him away from the arcade, Jaden started to struggle n scream, but v fast settled down liao. I told them, it's v rare of Jaden to settle down so fast. hahahahha... Luckily have Rod n Wenxian to help out, as I really have limited energy.

After tat, we went to Baystreet21 for dinner. Jaden was in good mood I can say. He ate a lot of my fried rice! After dinner, Princeton still wish to stay at IMM for awhile more, so WX n XL drove us back. We went to her mum's place to fetch Kyrine 1st then to my in laws' house. I called hubby, asked him to come down n help me to carry Jaden up. When we were reaching my in law's unit, could see both my PILs waiting along e corridor for their grandson, bcoz by then time we reached there, it was 10+ already.

I felt so tired, bcoz didn't manage to nap yest. By the time I reach home, I still gotta hang e wet laundry, which i put in the washing machine to wash b4 going out. After tat went to sleep, backache til jialat! Had a hard time then can sleep.. Oh my... It was a tiring weekend for me, but I did enjoy myself. Hahaha!

In my last trimester (already)

After so many months, I've finally reached my last trimester. Yes, i'm in the last trimester a few wks ago in fact! Heard that after 27/28th weeks, is considered last trimester.. N I'm approaching my 8th month (32th week) v soon...

I can say, this preg compared to Jaden's time was totally diff.. Actually til now on off, I would still feel nausea n will feel like vomitting at times. But at least wasn't like the 1st trimester, when I vomitted til I dehydrate. My tummy this time round was SO MUCH bigger.

This is e 3rd week of school re-opening after the June holidays. These 3 weeks, I've been bugged by 2 most common questions, that til now, I still need to explain n repeat the same answers. 1st question: Are u delivering anytime now? 2nd: Are u carrying twins? I have to repeat the same answers every 1-2 days when diff colleagues came forward n ask me. Answer 1: No, my due date is Sept, so still a long way to go. Answer 2: No, I'm not the 1 who is carrying twins, I'm only carrying 1..

It's been rather hard on me, partly bcoz I'm not meaty type of girl, neither am I those kind of big sized type. The big heavy tummy made me now v tired. Walked a few steps n my legs felt v tired, need to rest awhile b4 I could carry on walking (sometimes). Sometimes would even feel breathless, partly bcoz I was asthmatic. My back even worse. I have the habit of stretching n cracking the bones b4 I sleep. Now I couldn't, so my bones were like stuck. Turn left when sleeping cannot, sometimes to the right oso cannot. Let alone sleep flat facing the ceiling! I've not been sleeping well for the past few months actually.

People ard me said they can see that I'm 'suffering' bcoz of the heavy tummy... N some of them even pitied me in some ways. I still need to teach by standing or even walking more.... It's really heavy. Somehow now I will feel my sole rather painful when I walk.

I koe my tummy will still continue to grow bigger for these coming few weeks... N i do wonder if by then I can still b so agile like b4, coz now i am not. But really, i feel very tired... As long as bb J is healthy, I can still bear with it. I'm not far from delivery, so I just need to hang on!

Janet's wedding @ Amara Sanctuary Resort

Finally I have strength to use the pc n transfer the pics from my camera to the pc, n then update my blog

Sunday attended hubby's polymate, Janet's wedding @ Amara Sanctuary Resort in Sentosa. Wow, the ballroom was really nice!

Jas & Michael were there too, coz they know the bridesgroom, while we know the bride.. We dun sit together, in fact quite far apart.

The food was nice, n i liked her both gowns, so pretty! N they even engaged a host to host the banquet loh... There's even entertainment, tekan their jiemeis n xiongdis.. But it was fun lah!

The whole banquet lasted til ard 11.30pm, which was quite late, but luckily I drove so still quite alright. I did enjoy myself during the banquet, though my nose was not functioning. Hubby's polymates are really a fun-loving group of ppl.

Wish Janet n her partner James, a blissful marriage n hope to hear their bb news soon too!

Jaden is down with running nose

On Thurs, Jaden had nose bleeding again, most prob bcoz he kept rubbing n digging... So, we decided to bring him to Dr Chua to check.. N also let him go for the Influenza jab... went for half a dose that day.. 4weeks later gotta bring him over for the next jab.

Yest, his fever came. It came n go.. Made Jaden sweat n sweat. Of course, he felt uncomfortable, so was v grouchy n grumpy. We left in laws' house at 11.30pm coz he refused to let me go..

Finally the fever was gone this morn. But his running nose refused to go despite of eating med for 1 whole day yest... This morn, b4 we went for bfast, MIL fed him his running nose med... After bfast, hubby n I brought him home.. He was tired bcoz of the med, so he started his nap at 12.20pm, n woke up at 2.30pm... After playing for a while, now he dozed off again for his 2nd nap at 6.30pm..

Running nose made him v tired, I can understand. N I know that esp when having fever or running nose, the best is to sleep.. Really. If dun sleep, even if eaten med, it's not going to b effective. I can sense that he was tired. So I told hubby I make Jaden some milk, n see if he wana rest. Indeed as his mum, I'm right n I'm proud of myself. Jaden only drank 30ml of milk, n was so drowsy tat he dozed off.

I think he will nap for 30min-1hr... Later will bring him over to in laws' house, n then feed him his med again. Hopefully he can recover b4 Monday. Luckily, just now during his 1st nap, I oso napped for near to 2hr too...phew.. I hope he can recover soon, bcoz it hurts us to see children falling sick.

What A Youth Day holiday

Today is school holiday, coz yesterday was Youth Day...

Today, we went to meet Jane for the farewell lunch at Fairmont Hotel. Lucky didn't lose way. phew.. The food not bad n the price....... not cheap either...

Morn, brought Jaden n mil out for bfast. jaden's cc was closed today due to staff training day. Something happened... When we were putting him in his pram, he accidentally dropped my iphone. He removed the cover, n i dunno how he dropped my phone. Wats worse is, the phone screen cracked badly! I was fuming mad.

Jaden did not do it on purpose. Coz if he did, he would look at me 1st b4 doing. N if he really did n i koe is on purpose, he would b guilty n cry. I kept my cool but was obviously not happy.

But still I went for the lunch as promised... After the lunch, Nora acc me to IMM M1, to ask abt upgrading to iphone4. Bcoz my contract not up yet, need to top another $300 on top of the price of the iphone, which is $500+... I nearly lost my control n go buy, luckily I didn't...

My best frd asked me to go to JW St51 there to ask abt the cost for repair. So, after dropping Nora back, I drove there on my own. The person say need to check my phone for me. Said is btwm $60-$160. It was within my budget, so I ok. 1hour later, they called me n said they repaired it liao... Some things inside were loose, so no need to repair n replace. they replaced the new screen for me. Damage less than $100.

Jaden was crying badly for my phone when I was back. I told him it was under repair n he got real upset by crying n crying. After explaining a few more times, he couldn't get it into his ears, so i decided to ignore him. My bro acc me for dinner n collected the phone. When I was back, I showed Jaden the phone. Obviously he was happy that he can play again.

Was happy tat the phone was repaired loh... My mood was good again. When we go home, I went to open the letter box, and found my credit card sent over. Wow, I was happy. Though I have credit cards, but it's sup card from hubby n dad. Dad's I had cancelled it after hubby got me another sup card. But I never use my own name to apply one til now. Actually long time ago can apply, but bcoz I always dun use the credit cards, so since got sup card then i dun bother to apply at all. But now I think is better to have 1 of my own, just in case loh. N i love the Ladies card from UOB. So bright loh. Hahahahahaha.. Credit cards only put in my wallet for emergency. So far no need to use, so put in wallet for nice only...

Though the beginning of the day I dun feel good, but at least later part of the day does brighten me up.

Janet's Hen's night

1 of hubby's poly-mate will be getting married next weekend.. So his other polymates actually planned a hen's night for her on Fri nite 01-07-11, at Mt Faber Safra... Hubby n I oso went after my gynae checkup.

I like his gang of poly mates. They r all v adorable n fun going people. They r v friendly too.

They r really crazy over the Hen's night, played games, drink n sing. We had great fun there. I was exempted from all games bcoz of big tummy hahahahaha! Hubby was forced to join in the games n programmes that they had set for Janet. I shan't go into too much details of the programmes they had.

The theme was Safari.. So every1 of us has to wear animal tees.. Hubby & I went to search n finally decided to choose Hush Puppies bcoz of the dog logo, n we bought the same polo tees, to make it a couple tee.. so happy. Long time we din buy couple tees n wear out together!

They r a group of good drinkers! In the past, mayb I can join in. but I've quitted liquor long long time ago. So if now u ask me to drink, sorry I have to skip.

We stayed til ard 11.30pm n had to leave 1st. The rest stayed til 3-4am i think... It was fun being with them, and whenever they have gathering, I dun mind going with hubby if he wants to bring me along. Even if i dun join in their conversation much, but i like to see n hear wat they do, coz they r v out-going. I like such group of ppl actually, not fake...

Next week will b Janet's wedding n I do look forward to attend... Sure will b v grand!