Rediscover Hong Kong (16.01.08 - 21.01.08)

14.01.08:

It's amazing to see how my parents function 

and make decisions!!
Their "just do it" attitude leaves me buffered at times....

This BONUS Hong Kong trip was actually 

a very last minute decision by my parents.
and the thing about it is......

Sophia has got NO passport......
Yes!! I repeat in BOLD

NO PASSPORT!!

It was like amazing race....
My parents were racing against time....
to get mei mei's passport done on time!
After Qing, get Q number, waiting,
seeing the officer for interview, Qing, and waiting....
FINALLY.....
They are going to put Sophia mei mei's passport application 

on the EXPRESS LANE....
God bless Singapore and it's system!!
at least don't need to "Just Follow Law"

Passport will be ready on 16.01.08 at 9am
(which ALSO happens to be our flight departure date...)

16.01.08:

Mummy roped in Alice jie jie to help us for the day....
It was a MAD RUSH...
Mummy was functioning faster than bullet trains in Japan!

1st stop, to SIR building to collect mei mei's passport.
Alright, the same old predictable systematic Singapore system....
Qing, Get Q number, WAIT....

This was where mummy got HIT by reality....
she thought to herself
"SHIT! It's not as simple as just collect passport then run.....
STILL got 40 over numbers then my turn....
Jia lat!! Cannot make it for flight!!
Damn!"

Mummy approach the officer
to tell her that our flight is due for checking in an hour time....
and to WAIT and WAIT and WAIT
for 40 numbers to pass
is NOT AN OPTION!!

Only to be reply with a straight face,
you got to go Q, take Q number and see officer for interview,
then officer can decide if we can release your passport earlier....

Duhz! Mummy did as she was told....
Officer agreed to once again 

put our passport collection on express lane.....

After collecting the passport,
it was another MAD RUSH to the airport....

Thankfully, we made it to the airport in good time....
So good that we are able to enjoy burger king at the new terminal 3.

Thank you for your help Alice jie jie!!

Flight was a bliss 

even though mummy had to handle both me and mei mei....

Some pictures onboard:

Mei mei the Sua Ku 1st time traveller

Awake and Asleep.....

The season traveller.... ME!!

Enjoying KrisWorld Entertainment.....

Trying to hook up with a pretty stewardess jie jie.....

Orr-Ling Juice pleasssssee....

Auntie Angelina met us at HongKong airport.....

We stayed with Auntie Angelina

until papa arrived in HongKong, on 19.01.08

Since Auntie Angelina stays in ShenZhen; Sha Tao Kok,

we have to take a long long car ride to her place.

And to those people who thought that 

ShenZhen is a cowboy town....

You are COMPLETELY WRONG!!

It is even safer than JB!!

Police petrol booths were seen along the streets.....

making us feel really safe!

After dumping our stuffs at Auntie Angelina's place,

we went out to hunt for food.

This french restaurant  is so worth our every cent!!

 At 64rmb, which is about 11 Sin,

We had Fresh bread (with galic butter and basil olive), 

Salad, Soup, Main Course and Desert!!

Not to mention,

service is EXCELLENT!!

17.01.08:

Weather is SUPER COLD today.

Stayed at home the whole day.

Had lunch at the same french restaurant...

Had dinner with Auntie Angelina and her work mates 

at a chinese restaurant....

We ate like gluttons...

the bill came up to 300rmb for 5 hungry adults.

Which is only 50 Sin....

so CHEAP!!

18.01.08:

Mummy took us across the border to HongKong.

30rmb, which is 10 Sin was for the fare of the bus ride,

from ShenZhen; Sha Tou Kok to HongKong; Kowlong Tong.

We ate lunch,

shopped around at festive walk...

Then took a bus back to ShenShen; Sha Tou Kok.

19.01.08:

Auntie Angelina is OFF today....

So, she is coming along with us to meet papa at Kowloon Hotel.

We had lunch at Red Ant.

Fabulous food at reasonable price!!

Then mummy die die want to shop at Stanley Market....

So, the rest of us has no choice but to tag along!!

We took the star ferry to get across to HongKong Island

This is the 1st time I am on a FERRY!!

and boy, I was so excited!!

Then it was a LONG bus ride...

with beautiful sencery of expensive houses....

We even rode pass Ocean Park on the bus!!

Mummy had a great time shopping at stanley Market...

The rest of us were dead beat!

Auntie Angelina with mei mei on the bus...

20.01.08:

This is the longest Yum Cha session I had so far....

12pm till 4pm....

woah... These adults really got so much to talk about meh?!?

Apprently, mummy met up with 2 other cousin 

which she has not seen for a long long time!!

It's really amazing to see how everyones' life has changed.....

(L-R: papa, mummy, Hiroshi, Auntie Angelina, mei mei,

Auntie Jean, Deon gor gor, Uncle Danry,

Uncle Sam and Auntie Michelle)

21.01.08:

Home Sweet Home!!

Just Having FUN with daddy.....

English Lessons?!?!? *puzzled*

Idioms: Pull up your SOCKS.....
Meaning: Do better OR improve

Sophia's 1st Dip.....

Having a great time splashing around.....


DuhZ! See now you got my pretty hair all wet!
*super big fat pout*

2 Generations, 1 Bouncer....

That's is Sophia mei mei with Alice jie jie's  new baby; Thomas....

Alice jie jie is our cousin....

so, that make little baby Thomas our nephew!!

my-oh-my....
I can feel those "uncle" winkles creeping outta my skin!!

I need mummy's "look-young" magic potion; SK||!!

Sophia & Thomas sharing a Giant Blue Bouncer

back posting: 31 Dec 2007

Hiroshi fixing his 1st puzzle!!

back posting: 29 Dec 2007

Away from home.........

*mummy's rumblings*

I used to think I meant the whole world to my baby boy.....

And I thought he could not live one night away from me.....

I was totally WRONG!!

The whole jing gang came over to spring us a surprise visit....

Which include, 

1) My third sister-in-law Peggy. her hubby,

 and her 3 kids Joey, Rachel, and Christine

2) My second sister-in-law Linda,

this was like special guest appearance, 

as she came all the way from Ipoh!!

3) Niece Alice, her hubby, and her 3 kids, 

Andrew , Heng Heng, and Thomas....

Hiroshi usually have hell lotsa fun when they visit!!

And, he would also be very disappointed and upset when they leave...

so let's cut the long grandmama story short.....

It was time for them to go.....

A very comical Hiroshi quickly ran to this room 

to get his shirt and pants,

came out and shouted SHIRT!! SHIRT!!

When he realised that no was helping his with his shirt,

He quickly grab his trolley school bag, ran to the gate,

and shouted SHOE!! SHOE!!

No one was helping him with his shoes either.....

We were all busy giggling at him....

I urge my third sister-in law Peggy 

to bring him back to JB with them....

Her 3 daughters were over the moon upon hearing that....

Unfortunately, She did not want to run the risk 

of having a toddler, with inconsolable crying at bedtime 

looking for his mummy!!

So, I shut the gates and wave good bye to them....

Hiroshi turned pouted and refused to say his good byes....

The more they said good bye to him....

The more tears I see swelling up in his eyes!!

Then my second-in-law Linda came back for him.....

You could see the instant change in his mood and reactions....

He changed into his shirt and pant with no complains...

I packed his Elmo trolley bag,

with milk powder, bottles, water bottle, 

diapers, clothes and his security balnkie....

He pulled his trolley bag and shouted SHOE!! SHOE!!

So we helped him with his shoes and OFF he goes....

Saying good byes to ME

and throwing KISSES to ME!!

So I thought to myself, maybe he will fuss 

when he notice that I am not there to put him in bed.

The worried mum constant sms 

to Alice to find out how his little baby was coping?!?

Only to be replied, 

"EVERYTHING IS FINE, HE IS NOT CRYING AT ALL.... 

GONE TO BED!!"

So..... My little baby boy is not such a "baby" after all huh?!?

Oh well.... Maybe kids can really accomplish 

much much more than we expect of them,

so maybe as parents we should put the stigma of,

"nah, he can't do it!"

"He's too young for it"

behind us.

and start BELIEVING and TRUSTING our kids abilities....

Thus, giving them INDEPENDENCE.....

Chris Lee gor gor bought this mini cooper for Hiroshi

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!

Ta-dar... The future "YAM SENG" entourage

Ang Mo Christmas Dinner @ Sha Villa

*mummy's rumbling*

I couldn't remember when was the last time
I had formal ANG MO sit down dinner.
It is either the the "disease" call FORGETFULNESS
I got from 2 pregnancies,
OR it has really been a LONG LONG TIME!!

Sitting down in the restaurant at Sha Villa,
Only 2 thoughts came to my mind....
1. How beautiful!! This was the place
Kitson and myself were pronounced husband and wife!!
Many great memories flooded in.....
2. Wah!! So many forks, spoons, and knife.....
What is for what liao arr?!?!? *panic*

Nevertheless, dinner went on "romantically"
with two kids beaming BRIGHTLY as
*ahem*
Candle Lights?!? or maybe Light Bulbs.
kekekekekekekeke.....

soup: califlower with spinich


Main: Seabass with Sweet Potato


Main: Turkey Breast


Desert: Can't remember the FANCY NAME!!


Close Up of Fancy Desert

Family Picture in the Restaurant


Sophia slurping on Soup

Scaling New Heights

Mummy says I have the potential to be in

COMMANDO UNIT when i grow up....
What do you think?

Happy 6th Months old Sophia mei mei.....

Happy 6th months Sophia mei mei....

This day marks a very important day in mummy's life.

she has successfully breastfed mei mei for 6 months.....

*Mummy's Rambling*

Breast milk used to nourish babies all around the world for many centuries,
BUT, with the introduction of formula milk in more developed countries,

we were constantly challenged on our beliefs that Breast is BEST.

With formula milk companies competing with one another
to get as close as breast milk,

adding SA, AA, ARA, DHA, Immunofortis, Choline.....

and the list goes on.....

and on...

and on...

Unfortunately, NONE of them could produce BREAST MILK!!

NOT even anywhere close to it!!

so, what's the biggy about BREAST MILK!!

You might want to read and decide for yourselves:

(click on the following link)

so..... Now that I have convinced you that BREAST is BEST....

These are some very good webbies and forums I frequent:

LLL(La Leche League): This is an amazing forum!!

All these people talk about everyday is practically just BREAST FEEDING!!

SingaporeMotherhood: Another forum....

Mainly A-Z about motherhood...

Breast Feeding buddies that has supported me mentally!!

KellyMom: Great information about Breast Feeding.

Dr Jack Newman: This has to be the BEST pediatrician....

He advocates Breast Feeding!!

And, his videos are so comprehensive!!

Die, die MUST WATCH!!

Journey on Breast Feeding:

1. Eat lotsa papaya when you are pregnant.

(weather it is a scam or not..... I never did find out....

BUT, I had abandance of breast milk even through pregnancy....

so, no harm trying right!!

Anyway, fruits is good for pregant women who always run the risk of constipation

*smile*)

2. Green Papaya Threadfin Soup

soup with a comnination of Green Papaya, Threadfin fish, dried octopus,

ginger, sesame oil, and peanuts.

I have this throughout pregnancy and coinfinement....

Instant milk booster!!

3. Sashimi

oh well, a reason to indulge!!

Great for milk supply and plenty of DHA!!

4. 1st 6 weeks: TOTAL LATCH ON

NO bottles, NO pacifier!!

5. DEMAND=SUPPLY

Latch baby whenever neccssary.

6. Good Eletrical BREAST PUMP

If you are returning to work, a eletrical breast pump might be ideal....

We don't want to be slaves to breast pumps that take forver to pump or assemble!!

Medela Pump in Style is a good investment!

AWOL.....

That means Absent Without Leave in army term.....

Nah.... We did not AWOL....

It just so happened that our laptop and camera went to Moscow WITHOUT US!!

Yes, you heard us right!!

So, therefore no updates on my colourful life. *smiles*

To all my faithful readers who had been religiously checking on my blog....

Thank you for your support....

and, I hope you guys did not miss me too much....

*thick skin*

Okay, now the explanation on how my 2 most important possession

ended up in Moscow:

Famous ST. BASIL Cathedral + Museum

Delicious Chicken Kebab!!

Wives of the 3 Tenors?!? 

Sophia's Froggy Crawling....

Tiramisu

**Mummy's rambling....**

I'm not really a big fan of cakes and chocolates,

But tiramisu is definitely one of the exceptions....

In fact I have only tried it once in Rome, Italy

The birthplace of tiramisu

and I fell in love with it instantly.....

The creamy rich texture infused with alcohol......

Aww.... you'll love it!!

It will definitely PICK YOU UP (that's the meaning of tiramisu!!),

even when you're feeling the blues.....

So Donny and myself set out to make ourself a Tiramisu!!

And you know what?!?!

It's delicious!!

 (which I only dared to proclaim after test tasting by several master tester!!!)

Overview of cake

Cross Section of cake

Valery's Birthday Party

We attended Valery's Birthday Party, at Downtown East Chalet....

Seeing DOUBLE?!?!

Nah! It's just me and my BEST buddy Malc!!

Valery and Hiroshi

Who's Holding Who's hand?!?!

Make a GUESS....

Happy Daddy, Happy Sophia

Oh, it also happened to be daddy & mummy's wedding anniversary too

Happy Anniversary Honeybear....

(that's what mummy used to call daddy before I came along. Now it's mostly...Oii)

Mummy: I am looking forward to many good years to come.

I love you and the kids!!

Happy Birthday Hiroshi!!

One day, Hirsoshi came back from school,
he was clapping his hands and singing happy birthday to you....
(and of course 1/2 the time he couldn't get the words right!!
it was more like ha... hmmmmmmmm.... TO YOU!! ha... hmmmmmmm TO YOU!!
but, neverthless, I did understand him...)
So I felt that he either enjoyed his classmate's birthday parties...
OR he understands the importance of the day....

and therefore, we decided to celebrate his 2nd birthday in school....

Many people told me that they are just kids,
they wouldn't be able to understand the importance of the day!!
So Chin Chey will do lah!!
I personally felt that it is not true after all....
My best birthday had to be when i was about 2 or 3 year old....
Many aunties and uncles flock in with huge presents....
and the party food was GREAT!!
I also clearly remembered the terrible tasting BLACK FOREST CAKE
my mum got me for my 5th birthday....
(up to date, I still DETEST the taste of it!!)
And the beautiful 2 tier cake I got on my 6th Birthday....
(and it was 2 tier BECAUSE my sister and I celebrated our birthday together!!
And mind you, her birthday is a month away from mine!!)

So I set out to plan Hiroshi's birthday...
(in fact, I started planning many months ago!!)
I wanted it to be as perfect as can be!!
(*occupational hazard* I used to be a event planner,
so everything was to be tip top, there are no room for mistakes!!)
From cakes to party packs....
I want it to be memorable!!

And now, I present to you the BIG day.....

Cupcakes baked with Love (mama brand *smiles*)
Theme: Racing Cars

Close Up Sugar Crafts:

(racing cars & drivers)

(teddy bear that holds the "finish" flag)

(mouse candle holder)

(doggy fan supporter- this is my fav.)

(cow fan supporter)

Hiroshi Singing the Happy Birthday Song.....


101 ways to eat a Cupcake:

Hiroshi giving out goodie bags:

Girls admiring their goodie bags:

Happy faces upon reciving goodie bags:

Contents of goodie bag:

A happy Hiroshi with his presents:

Mummy!! It is too EARLY for christmas!!

Scoring Brownies Points.....

Chewy chocolate brownie, incorporated with pine nuts and marshmallow....

Topped with chocolate fudge....

Served with premium Häagen-Dazs coffee flavoured ice cream.....

Doesn't that sound like brownies they serve up there in heaven?!?

Tagged by Judy.....

Meme: 5 Things

A. Found in my room
1. TV + DVD player+ DVDs & VCDs-
This one is solely for hiroshi to watch his DVDs and VCDs
2. Computer-
My most prized procession... My Apple G5!!
3. Flash Cards-
I have tons of it lying around,
But i never get to FLASH.... coz I am too lazy!! *guilty*
4. Toys Lying everywhere-
That's Hiroshi's most prized prosession.... cars, cars and MORE CARS!!
5. Honeywell Air Purifier-
With Hiroshi attending ChildCare, and bringing back all the "si beh tok gong" germs.....
We wanted to minimised the spread of germs at home,
so we invested in a good air purifier....

B. I have always wanted to
1. Loose some weight... *ahem* especially around the tummy region....
2. Be able to bake a decent SPONGE CAKE!! I fail all the time!!
3. Do some form of business....
4. BE HAPPY
5. Be a good mummy and Wife

C. Found in my Bag
1. Mobile Phone
2. Digital camera
3. Keys
4. Coin Pouch
5. Easy Link Card & ATM card & IC

D. Found in my Wallet
**I dun carry wallet around anymore!!**

E. I am currently into
1. BAKING-
I am sure everybody has NOTICED...
2. Cooking better meals-
It gives me great pleasure when Hiroshi signs GOOD whenever he eats homecooked food.
3. Surfing the web for great recipe-
If you have any good site do let me know.... thanks!!
4. Blogging-
Great way to preserve memories
5. Breastfeeding-
Breast is BEST.... So , I am trying hard to give Sophia the BEST and nothing less.

5 Candidates to Tag
1. JoJo (Javier's mummy)
2. April (Jovial's mummy)
3. Mich (Athan's mmmy)
4. Lynette (Xavier's mummy)
5. Aprilpinky (Ziyu's mummy)

What are little girls made of?!?

Sugar and Spice and all things nice....
That's what little girls are made of.....

Baking Fever with Aunties!!

(montage from Auntie LuLu's webbie)

A well spent Sunday with Aunties.....
(*ahem* and Grand Aunties, and cousins.......)
Made Tiramisu
and Chocolate Cupcakes topped with white chocolate frosting
and decorated with colourful M&Ms....

YES.... That little mouse on the cupcake
is mummy's fondant sugar craft....
Looks pretty decent for a 1st timer!!! Muahahahaha.....