You Know A Shopaholic When You See One

Ollie totally refused to let me carry the paper bag.

She insisted on carrying it!

She is absolutely proud of her shopping loot.

Again, refused to let me carry the shopping basket!

Had tea/coffee while waiting to collect things,

look at how lovey-dovey the Papa is with his 

precious daughter.

#我好像是第三者

With the intention to shop...

On Monday,  with the intention to have lunch then shop then do Olympia's 胎毛笔 (brush made of baby hair) and 脐带章 (to seal up the umbilical cord) , we ended up with only lunch and Olympia's agenda. Haha. Actually, we didn't do the  胎毛笔 in the end. The person wanted to shave all her hair to do the brush and I objected violently (really). Decided not to do that and do the seal. We also decided to do her handprint and footprint and gold plate them. The package gave us a free photoshoot or rather, Ollie. We ended seeing more than three hours at the shop! She was super tired after the mini photoshoot. I learnt some parenting tips there from the mother of four boss. Can't wait to see the end products! 

First Tummy Time on 28 Dec 2014

Brought Olympia back to Bedok yesterday to visit.

Glad that she brought smiles to everyone at home.

It so happened we had guests at home also.

Mum was tired and took her nap.

With Olympia awake, Laogong and I decided to have Olympia's first tummy time!

I tried to entice her with a new bag in order to make tummy time successful.

Haha,

Ok, I am joking.

The bag is for her to keep all her ang baos during CNY.

Ok, I am not joking :p

IT WAS A SUCCESS!

Olympia managed to lift her head up quite quickly and unexpectedly.

So much so that we did not manage to capture the moment.

(Also because we were too happy and clapping for her).

Laogong tried to do a theory lesson for her.

Teaching her how to 'bend-open-close', 

getting her ready for swimming!

Congratulations, my dear Olympia, on your first successful tummy time.

Strong neck you have!

Laogong went Bangkok to conduct a lesson today.

I tried another session of tummy time with Olympia and she managed to do it again!

Yeah!

Manage to capture the picture today!

Good job, Olympia!

5 Days to Olympia's Arrival

I kind of find this song suitable for Olympia.

Haha ...

More than a decade ago in NTU,  I took up a module on translation. 

Like I said, more than a decade ago ... So ... I try! Simplified version :p

自我有著你　快活我太多

Since I've you, I'm much happier
日日讓種種感覺　好好的擦過　叫我更喜愛做我

With days passing by merrily, I love being myself even more

夢裡有著你　我夢到結果

With you in my dreams, there is a destination
站著在欣賞觀眾　歡呼聲散播　我也更相信自我

With the audience and the cheers around me, I have more faith in myself

能夠有你　縱有挫折不難過　仍舊衝刺我未怕跌墮

With you, setbacks are not upsetting and I climb back even tougher
旁人問你是誰　你是誰　我說你是　心中找到的信心

Bystanders asked me who you are and I said you're my confidence

星也閃照眼中　海也跟我相擁　所有所有感覺也美　當開只有你

Shining stars and embracing the oceans, every feeling is wonderful with you
一切因你發起　一切很美只因有你 What a wonderful life

Because of you, everything is beautiful

風會吹暖我心　陽光會跟我親吻　所有所有感覺也美　多喜歡有你

Winds warm me and sunshine embrace me

Every feeling is beautiful and I love having you

一切因你發起　一切很美只因有你

All because of you, what a wonderful life

I'm always thankful to my family who stood by me through the good and especially the bad. Then came Laogong who of course gave me his unconditional love. With Olympia, I then have to take on the role of giving her the unconditional love. I told Laogong not to call me Mummy (he usually calls me Laopo) because I don't want to be just the motherly Mummy for Olympia. I believe and I know I will still take on the role of being a Laopo.

It's a conflicting feeling as The Day is nearing but well, no time for that ... I will enjoy these few days with the whatever swollen feet and gigantic expanded body and then ... enjoy the pain (however much, I'm an advocate of painkillers and will definitely not be a heroine) and joy and happiness and love on The Day and after ...

Life ... Is going to get better! 

Negative people, shut up! :p

Positive people, way to go! :D

You're the best gift ever...

Hello Dear Olympia, 

You'll be starting out on Week 36 tomorrow. 

Including today, it's another 7 days before we see you. 

In other words rather, next week this time, we will meet one another for the first time! 

Mummy and Papa can't wait to see you of course,  haha, but honestly, I'm also thinking of the pain and recovery. 

Hiya,  whatever! 

Mummy will chill and relax as usual and take things as they come. 

The other day,  Dr. Yang told Mummy that I've a huge bump (ie. You) and I should quickly take some pictures. 

Papa joined in the fun and we took some Hawaii-style Christmas themed photos. 

Mummy love how the maxi twilly and scarf ring turned out quite nice with the tulle. 

This Christmas, Mummy will be staying at home with u... 

Don't like the term confinement because I'll not be doing those super typical confinement. Haha. 

I want to bath and be happy and enjoy no matter how bad other people have been describing what it should be like or tired I'll be and whatever. 

Life goes on with you. 

I'll have a happy motherhood no matter what other people negatively comment or say, "Hiya, later you will know." 

Life goes on even better, 

because you're the best gift ever. 

Lots love. 

Olympia is almost 37 weeks!

Hello my dear Olympia, 

How are you? 

Mummy is tired but happy. 

We'll be seeing you in 8 days time, 

just 8 days,  only 8 days! 

Papa has been driving mummy around to catch up with friends. 

And sweet lovely mummy friends also have been driving me around. 

Yesterday,  Mermaid Jie Jie and Steph Jie Jie also drove Mummy around. 

We're so lucky. 

Mummy haven't even manage to collage the photos! 

And those taken with Auntie Christine today. 

So sweet of Auntie Cyn to buy the lovely pink romper with the little stretch of tutu! 

I think I want to get a matching tulle! 

The organic halter mummy ordered is also here already! Yeah! 

Alright... 

We have to pack more things to bring back to Ah Mah's house, repack the cabin luggage for hospital stay (Auntie Cyn suggested a larger one), and whatever else to pack! 

For now...  Stay good in Mummy... 

See you next week! 

Lots love! 

Matching shoes for us, Olympia!

Hello dear Olympia, 

Mummy went on a short shopping trip with Meryl Jie Jie & Mermaid Jie Jie on Sunday.

Thanks to Meryl Jie Jie and her birthday discount of 20%, 

we saved quite a bit!

Got you a pair of matching shoes with Mummy.

So bling, right!

It might take a while before you can wear them,

but well, we will just admire them first :)

Mummy also sent her new sandals to resole.

There is no way I can wear it now.

Maybe after confinement or during CNY, 

Mummy can wear it.

How nice if they have a kid's version!

I will definitely get it for you,

really such a pity that they don't.

Mummy also collected her hairclip.

Again, thanks to Meryl Jie Jie who reserved and collected and paid first for Mummy.

Such a lovely hair clip right.

It is still a tad too big for you,

Mummy will borrow it from you first ok :p

Well, everything that Mummy has will go to you anyway :)

Woohoo!

Of course, you must also learn to earn your keep in future.

See you in 16 days time!

Lots Love!

See you on Dec 5, Olympia!

Hello my dear,  

See you in 3 Fridays time! 

At this time, you would have join us on Earth! 

We're now queueing to do the pre-registration for admission. 

Dr Yang told us to admit after midnight. 

Can't wait to see you. 

Enjoy the time in Mummy's womb. 

You've already arrange yourself with your head down. 

Get ready to shift house! 

Lots love. 

Medela*Hermes*JJ*Apple*Samsung for Olympia

Dear Olympia,

Medela

Mummy sorted the stuff in the 'pump bag' today.

The motor (or whatever that is called) is charged.

I will sterilised those necessary parts too!

Hermes

I was also packing up all your gifts the other day and decided to use them to build you a xmas tree! Next year, we can all set up the xmas tree together. Papa and Mummy had so much fun setting up the tree always and Papa will always be the one to put up the star. I think he might let you put up the star next year! I also cannot wait to unbox all your gifts and use them on you. Our first xmas! I hope that you will like everything in the orange boxes, well, Mummy always does! I was going to wash your blankets and towels when I realised you might not have enough blankets! One for Ah Mah's house, one for our own house ... I think we need one for Popo's house/car use right? I better go get you another one!

JJ

Papa bought you this fan when he was in BKK three weeks ago.

Haha, Actually we already have two battery-operated fans but he said he couldn't resist this and he will also use this to fan you! 

I cannot remember if I blogged about this previously but well, we have booked air tickets! We will bring you on your first trip in March to BKK to make merit and meet our dearest Thai friends who are literally like our Thai family! Hopefully you're as excited as us! 

(NO) Apple*Samsung*Etc

Mummy and Popo are very determined that you do not come in contact with phones and tablets.

Mummy has also told Ah Mah about this because she is going to be your main caretaker.

Some people are quite dependent on gadgets for their children and I have absolutely no right to comment or judge.

Well, every set of parents have their own preferences, understand?

Don't blame Mummy for not allowing you to come in contact with gadgets and I do not need you to thank me as well.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cris-rowan/10-reasons-why-handheld-devices-should-be-banned_b_4899218.html 

It is not the first time Mummy has come across such articles and it is not because of such articles that influenced Mummy and Popo's decision.

Papa and Mummy are building up resources of activities to help you with your development in all areas as well as to prepare for homeschooling.

We hope you will find it fun-filled and meaningful with lots of sports and outdoor activities complementing our academic syllabus.

Papa has planned to start an infant swimming class just because of you.

He has delayed in starting a class despite the high demand for it and this time round, he will do it for you!

Parenting is definitely not going to be easy, but we will definitely do it well just for you!
See you tomorrow during the scan!
Be a good girl and show us your smiley chubby face!

Lots Love.

As we wait for the arrival of Olympia...

So it is no longer just Summer ...

Or Jerry & Summer ...

My dear Olympia, 

since it's a free day at home 

for papa and we've finished 

(almost) our online shopping, 

I made Papa take some pictures 

with mummy! 

Here they are! 

End of Week 32 ... It's Week 33!

My dear Olympia, 

it's Halloween!

No, we are not celebrating it and we are not going for treats or tricks.

It's just a fun photo that mummy made.

And such coincidence that mummy decided to wear 

her Snoopy t-shirt and there are Snoopy stickers!

Papa has a precious off day today!

Friday - fifth week!

We went out for breakfast and after that decided 

to wash some of your clothes.

Hand-washed some, especially the reds and fushia pinks ...

Realised the colours did not run!

Yeah!

Means the next time, we can simply machine-wash them!

Check out your furry bro - Charcoal, guarding your clothes.

He really enjoyed that because he suntanned at the same time!

Your furry bro thinks he is a beach boy, 

I mean beach dog...

Always suntanning!

Will do one more round of clothes washing for you next week,

my dear Olympia!

Lots Love!

Mon - Wed of Week 32 with Olympia...

Monday 27/11

Hello, my dear Olympia ... 

How are you inside mummy?

I think the space is a big congested?

Hang in there, a couple more weeks to go!

After a 4-hour nap at Popo's house yesterday,

I couldn't sleep last night.

Chatted on Line with Auntie Mermaid for a while, 

shopped online for awhile,

Chatted with Auntie Zoelyn for almost 2h ...

Finally, I think I fell asleep before 3am.

I think the aching body contributed to the insomnia.

Mummy and Papa relaxed the morning away.

We had tea and watched drama as usual.

(I think this morning alone, 

Mummy watched 4 different drama series latest episodes.

Papa watched 飞虎2 with me)

And now, I'm so bored again.

Watching Catch-Up TV: 绝对Superstar.

It's not all play and no work.

I did prepare some updated materials for the jie jies and kor kors 

coming for the Secondary One Preparatory Classes.

In between, Mummy and Papa went out for lunch 

and some grocery shopping.

Wanted to buy the mattress for your cot

and playpen but could not decide on suitable ones yet.

Will get them these two weeks.

Mummy had her first coconut today.

Absolutely yummy!

At night, we were clearing out the storeroom and papa's office.

Threw some.

Sold some.

Make way for even more space in our house.

Tuesday 28/10

This is mummy's rest week and there is no lesson.

Papa went to the market as usual to buy mummy fresh food to cook.

Yesterday, mummy had grilled chicken, so today, 

I decided to cook the chicken drumstick in 

chicken broth and chicken essence.

Today was yet another simple and blissful day.

Papa and mummy went to Tesco to buy coconuts for Popo and mummy.

Also bought some stuff for you.

Spent the afternoon watching more drama series  and slacking away.

Chatted on Line with Auntie Chris and Auntie Carol for awhile.

Papa had two lessons today and I decided to follow him back to Estuary.

Mummy also swam and then we had dinner.

Ah Mah cooked dinner for us.

Of course, mummy had her daily dose of birds nest from Ah Mah too.

Oh yes!

Mummy received the tulle skirt she ordered yesterday! 

Absolutely loving it.

Perfect match for your skirt!

So excited.

Maybe we can wear this for CNY!

Wednesday 29/10

Mummy sent papa to the airport early this morning.

It's supposedly our monthly trip to make merit in Bangkok.

However, Olympia, you are growing much bigger 

(Well done! Good job and Keep it up!),

mummy could not fly with papa.

Off he went to make merit, conduct a lesson and shop for us! 

It's 10.52 a.m. now, mummy will be going shower and change 

so that we can meet you Godmama Ni for lunch soon!

Entry to be continued later! 

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It's a whopping nine hours that mummy has been out!

Not really tired, maybe because the actual walking

and shopping is only about three hours?

Met your Godmama Ni at One Raffles Place for Paris Baguette.

You must be very excited to be kicking all the time

because you are with Godma.

See how pretty your Godma is!

We also shopped around a bit and Mummy bought 

you some white pieces.

Love them!

(Just now, Auntie Shar also bought you clothes, again!)

When Godma left, I shopped around a bit more before heading

to do my nails and lash extension.

You see, mummy is really a vain mummy :p

After these two appointments, 

Mummy was checking the phone and realised that

Auntie Marj, Shar, Daze & Irene were at Ikea!

Well, mummy decided to go join them!

It is always fun meeting up with mummy's friends!

You have been a good girl also.

You kicked and wriggled around as usual but you

did not cause too much uncomfy moments for mummy.

Good girl, Olympia!

Papa just messaged mummy.

He boarded the plane already.

He also bought a lot of things for you and for mummy!

Mummy just realised that actually I could have gone with papa!

However it was also good that I did not.

In Bkk, mummy won't be able to keep sitting and resting.

Any walk more than one hour makes mummy tired.

Mummy shall now watch drama and slack and unpack more shopping loot.

We will go to the airport after midnight to pick up papa.

Rest well for a while, Olympia,

before we head out again!

Lots Love.