Thailand Day 4 & 5

We celebrated our anniversary meaningfully (refer to post below). Slacked and relaxed the day away prior to Laogong's marathon on Day 5. Rested even more after the marathon. Had breakfast at one of our must-have - The Coffee Club @ Hotel M. Super yumz! Dinner was at another must-have - Hot Chilli. We love the curry! Laogong managed to shop with us at the Walking Street. Recovery walk! 

Meaningful Anniversary

Meaningful way to spend our anniversary.

When we have an abundance of what we need and we want, we shall give.

After breakfast, we took the village kids swimming.  

They do not have swimming costumes, do not have goggles and do not have caps. 

They are so happy to receive the free lessons.

We are very grateful and thankful to have the chance to take them swimming. 

They gave us the chance to return to the society and to do something small for them. 

Happy 4th Anniversary, Laogong. 

Thailand Day 2 & 3

We spent the two days riding around, exploring places. 

It was fun to visit those inaccessible cafes. 

I wonder why didn't we do it when it was just the two of us. 

It was even more fun to visit the local markets and stalls to buy our food and stuff. 

I'm glad our very limited Thai made it. Haha. 

Actually,  we spent half the time riding around and the other half was spent resting, slacking. 

We've a busy weekend ahead with Laogong volunteering on Saturday and running his marathon on Sunday. 

Everyday is great! 

Thailand Day 1

สวัสดีค่ะ​

Absolutely love the place Laogong booked. 

Owned by two teachers, very nice people. 

We're even thinking of coming back again and maybe going to the schools with the owners. 

It's right in the middle of the kampong.

No (loud and you-know-who) tourists. 

No busy roads. 

No 7-Eleven in sight.

Really a good ol' Thai kampong. 

Winter in Chiangmai is late. 

Not cold at all. 

(Ok, it was rather cold in the morning though, but that's it...) 

We found a nice place for lunch. 

Decided to have dinner there. 

Most of the food places here are operated at home by the owners. 

Ollie is happy. 

Playing and laughing all the time. 

Mummy passed on. 

Ollie is One. 

We've been married for four years (soon). 

Realisation sets in. 

We don't know what lies ahead but we can make sure we move ahead happily. 

As I spend more time being happy, I realise I get even happier, I spend less time being angry, upset or worrying about small things and I get even happier. 

Such a wonderful  circle of life. 

Life, thank you for everything. 

Slight Variation to Ollie's Favourite Tofu

Instead of steaming the plain egg tofu for Ollie, I decided to mix it together with a packet of Wakodo vegetable stew. 

I mashed up one portion of egg tofu and stirred in the stew then I steamed it for about 10 minutes. 

Ollie loves it and finished up everything.

I also gave her about half a packet of tomato juice. 

Haha, kind of sour that's why she didn't finish up the entire packet... 

I'm now thinking to do my own version of the vegetable stew and other things to steam with the tofu.

Variety, variety! 

So that Ollie doesn't get bored! 

Mummy...

Hello Mummy, 

We attended Huixiang & Wayne's wedding yesterday. 

It was nice seeing everyone in the family. 

It would definitely be the most ideal if you were with us. 

Everyone, I'm sure and I know everyone, misses you. 

Much as it was a joyous occasion, or rather because it was such a joyous occasion,  the more we missed you, and hope that you're with us. 

Papa was sharing with me what one of the 法师shared with him the other day. 

And so I told Papa, I'm not ready to accept and be ready like him. 

I know, and we know, and we are... Living life to the fullest because we know we should. 

Loving and missing you, Mummy. 

Date with Ollie

Finally I'm better to head out to MBS and to grab

 some stuff before the markdown is over.

Ollie totally enjoyed herself in the store,

what's new.

Headed over to ArtScience Museum for the

Hermes Exhibition and I'm surprised

that Ollie actually enjoyed herself, 

posing for photos and looking at stuff.

Went back into MBS to continue shopping.

Took some pictures of Ollie and the Xmas decor.

She fell asleep the moment we were done with her shopping!

I'm thankful for the me time, though I actually wanted

to go for tea with her and give her some tea time snacks.

After my me-time, she woke up and we headed over

to Gardens By The Bay with the intention to meet

up with Laogong and Scarlett and all...

Ollie was enjoying the stroll in her stroller,

snacking from her snacks tingkat (she finished all 

3 tiers of snacks) and drinking from her bottle.

(see, her hand still trying to retrieve one puff 

while she was posing)

BUT!

It was so crowded!!!

I made it to GBB but the others didn't because

there was no parking lot.

It was our third failed attempt to see

the Xmas lightings at GBB.

Oh well....

Last minute plan to head over to Marina Square for dinner.

And desserts!

Great date as usual!

Happy Weekend!

Simple (& Lazy) Breakfast For Ollie...

Since we're travelling next week, I didn't really stock up much stuff or buy much grocery this week. 

Furthermore, it is 初一 (first day of the lunar month) and we're doing vegetarian meals, well, Ollie shall do it top. 

With only egg tofu left in the fridge, I cut it into smaller pieces and steam it... 

Tadaaaa! Ollie's breakfast! 

So thankful for her  ability to eat most of the stuff (no matter how simple) as long as it's not repeated. 

Then again, no, the only two things  she loves to repeat -  bread and tofu... 

Now, I can bake bread, maybe I should learn to make tofu too! 

Recovering too slowly...

With Ollie & Laogong napping, I thought of tidying up the messy house but decided otherwise (a mess is never fatal and we can leave with it). The nasal congestion and throat is making me very tired and keeping me at home! Recovering without medicine (because I'm still breastfeeding) is so slow. I miss the malls and shopping! Made a cup of ginger tea. Looking through Ollie's photo books... Feeling emotional all over again. My Ollie is a baby no more, a toddler!

以絢抓周

Ollie didn't manage to 抓周 on her lunar birthday because we were at camp with the swimmers. 

We decided to do it on her actual birthday then. 

All in the name of fun! 

She touched the flute, held the ruler and played with the abacus. 

Well well,  whatever it is... 

Be happy and healthy! 

Also, thank you for all the well-wishes every one! 

Ollie is One!

I chose to publish the post at 0950h on Dec 5 because it's about this time last year that I carried Ollie in my arms. Happy Birthday, our dear Ollie. You are our precious miracle baby. Thank you for making us better people. Let's have even healthier and better moments ahead! 

Baby To Toddler

Dear Ollie,

Today, 4 December 2015, is your 365^th day of babyhood.

Tomorrow, 5 December 2015, is your 1^st birthday.

Congratulations, you are going to be a toddler!

Great job on being a fantastic baby, the best one in our eyes.

I remember your first kick on my birthday last year.

And the rest were history.

You kicked me with such vigour every day since

 then and we were absolutely thankful to receive those flying kicks daily

The first year of your life is especially memorable with countless firsts.

We are totally glad to be able to witness all of those firsts.

You surprise us with something every day and we love everything about you.

Looking forward to every single moment with you.

Life is great. Again, no better way to end the blog entry but, 

Thank You For Choosing Us As Your Parents.

(I always think of 外婆 when I blog about you. 

It seems like she has sent you to keep Mama in check. 

To make sure Mama continues to be a good girl, 

a good person and a mother as good as she is.)

Lots Love,

Us.

Ollie's Dec 1st Birthday Celebrations