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! 

Ollie is Amost 6kg!

Past two Sundays when I return to parents' place,

I will weigh Olympia.

Last week she was 4.9kg and

yesterday, she was 5.7kg.

Almost hitting the 6kg mark!

I'm glad my breastmilk is doing her well!

Other than playing and talking with her, 

I love to watch her sleep!

Especially when she sleeps #likeaboss!

One of my favourite shots!

Certification Begins!

With home-schooling in mind, 

I decided to create certificates for Olympia as she learns

and progresses right from young.

They are sort of like a list of achievements she has and 

will achieve now and in future.

Grow well, Olympia.

Be kind to others and yourself.

Be happy from within.

Be healthy.

Lots Love.

Happy 1st Month, Olympia.

Dear Olympia, 

You are one month old today! 

I hope this has been a good one month for you just like how it has been for all of us at home. 

You bring smiles to everybody. 

From lying in the operating theatre to carrying you in my arms to coming back to our JB home, everyday has been very busy and meaningful. 

Your papa is doing a very good job and I am sure he will continue to do so. 

You are our precious Princess and we really want you to grow up very kind, happy and healthy. 

On January 5, 2015, we decided to have your first swimming session / lesson. 

You didn't cry, so we assume you quite like it! 

We hope you enjoy the sun and the water as much as we do, but whatever it is, your interest still matters! 

Happy 1st Month, Olympia! 

Olympia's 1st Month Party!

Wasn't it just December 5, 2014 when Olympia arrived in Gleneagles?

It's been a month and we advance-celebrated her 满月 yesterday at Grand Mecure Roxy.

Big Thank You to all who came.

Thank you for your generosity in taking time out to attend the party and for the bountiful gifts and red packets for Olympia and us (so sweet of you all, Papa and Mummy also get gifts!)

It was such an 'easy' party where we did nothing to prepare except to invite family and friends.

Thanks Jo & Ron for the lobang.

Thanks Marj & Daze for the blue/white tac.

Thanks Mermaid for collecting everything and choosing things that made mummy so excited and happy. Haha.

Apologies to if we have not been able to invite you due to circumstances, or worse still, forgot to invite you.

It's been a great though extremely busy one month as we adjust our roles for Olympia and the brain is mostly used for Olympia and the family

Pictures on FB :)

Olympia's Fashion Show...

Effectively, she's only showcasing half the number of outfits she changed today. The rest, no time to take a picture because they are situations where we need to change in a rush. Haha. 

Happy 2015

It's the last day of 2014.

A very eventful year filled with joy and laughter as well as some sadness.

Being a proud Leo, I share mainly the joy and laughter :)

I think that, I take after mummy.

FAMILY

I'm glad that we all stood by one another all the time

and we braved through everything.

Papa is one great man and the one holding

all of us up.

May we all enjoy good health and happiness.

Laogong has always been very supportive.

Throughout the 37 weeks of pregnancy, 

I've been treated extra well by everyone,

especially Laogong.

Even my lil' bro has been extra sweet.

Thankful for everyone and also of course, 

Olympia.

Such a sweet and wondrous addition to our big family 

who brings a smile to everyone's face.

FRIENDS

Glad that my numerous cliques of friends managed to meet up 

at least once a month.

Besides family, friends are the next pillars of support.

Made new friends this year.

Great new friends :)

Thankful for all who provided listening ears, 

who gave strong support,

who are shopping enablers,

who are who they are.

TWFEC

Laogong and I are always thankful for the

support and trust of almost if not all,

our children and their parents.

Thank you for believing in us.

We love what we do because of you.

I am also happy for my children who have done their best,

for their examinations, for their PSLE.

Thank you, 2014.

You have treated my family and me well.

We believe everything happens for a reason.

Our faith will keep us strong, and even stronger for 2015.

I'm sure 2015 will be yet another great year for us!

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!

Lovely Afternoon...

It's Olympia's mummy here. 

Haha. I've been blogging in Olympia's perspective sometimes, so I better make it clear... 

I'm home alone with Olympia. 

She had her milk at 1pm while we lunched. 

While laogong went to Vibes to fix up the curtains, I started on some admin work for 2015. 

I'm feeling 90% OK from the cesarean delivery. 

(though I think it takes up to 6 months for complete healing) 

The mood is also up and (touchwood)  no more hormonal emotions. 

It could also be due to the massive online shopping (and receiving of them). 

Thank you, Laogong. 

You've been paying and paying and encouraging me to spend (haha) for the past few months while I spend and spend. 

At 4pm, our dear Olympia was hungry and I stopped work, started drama and fed her. I can so get used to such routine :) Love her satisfied look. Shall continue with my drama and a bit of online shopping while she doze... 

Oh yes! Just a reminder:

Dear Parents and Children, 

I'm working out the schedule and will be sending them to you (via WhatsApp)  soon. (Workaholic? Sorry children, I can't wait to start solving Mathematics sums and all the other papers!) All lessons resume 17 Jan (Sat).  I'm all ready to go! Those who have yet to confirm classes / subjects, let me know real soon as some classes are full and I have no other available slots because I need to keep those slots for Olympia :) 

Passport

Papa and Mummy took me to ICA this morning. 

The car park was so congested that we couldn't get a parking lot. 

Papa had to take me to collect the passport while Mummy waited for a lot. 

Anyway, I'm now a proud owner of a passport and I'm 22 days old! 

I'll be going to Thailand in March with Papa and Mummy. 

Yeah! 

Blessed Christmas 2014

2014 has been a great year filled with joy, happiness and laughter. 

There were sad and worrying moments (this is life) but we managed, the family as one. 

Thankful for the abundance of blessings showered upon the family,  we will definitely continue to contribute and return to the society. 

With our latest addition in the family,  there will be changes in life, better ones I'm sure :) 

Merry Christmas 2014 and Blessed 2015 ahead! 

Olympia's Many Firsts ...

Merry Christmas!

Today Mummy took me to Auntie Irene's house for their Christmas gathering.

It is my FIRST Christmas.

It is my FIRST Christmas gathering.

Auntie Des left before Mummy and the aunties took the picture.

The Christmas tree is so nice.

Mummy says we will put up our own tree next year.

Well, the FIRST Christmas tree decorating experience will be kept till then.

Thank you, Auntie Jo for taking the picture.

Mummy took this picture for Auntie Sharon and Jie Jie Heather.

The log cake is so cute.

Jie Jie Heather is smiling so happily.

Big Kor Kor Josh and Jie Jie Heather played with Max all the time.

I think Max must be very tired!

Small Kor Kor Josh and I took a picture today.

His hair is very stylo!

They stand!

So cool! 

Thank you for all the presents, dearest aunties.

I forgot who gave me the FIRST present but thank you very much to all of you!

I got home and I received my FIRST mail!

Thank you very much Auntie Lyn (from Little Suite).

Auntie Irene also bought me my FIRST set of books (named after me, haha).

Mummy and Papa bought me many books but this set is extra special!

It's "I LOVE OLLIE".

Thank you, Auntie Irene.

And lastly, how can I forget Mummy's #SOTD.

I am happy that she is happy.

She can finally fit into all her Chanel collection again!

Yay!

冬至快乐 Happy Winter Solstice

Blessed Sunday, Everybody :)

Olympia's Actual EDD - Dec 20

Dec 20:

Mummy said today is supposed to be my actual delivery date.

It doesn't matter anyway.

Look at me!

I'm glad to be out with Mummy and Papa.

Dec 19:

Yesterday was Mummy and Papa's 3rd wedding anniversary.

They told me that whenever they have a special day,

or when The Water Family has a special day,

it will rain.

It's our trademark.

It did!

Rained for quite a while yesterday.

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Mummy and Papa.

You two now have me to celebrate with you!

Yesterday morning, Popo also cooked super yummy noodles for Mummy and Papa.

Dec 18:

One of the many outfits that Mummy bought for me.

I'm a super girl!

Dec 17:

Mummy is very happy that not only she has gone back to pre-pregnancy weight,

she also has lost another 2 kg...

Papa also went with her to collect the keys to her new place.

Mummy and Papa are both very happy with the new place.

Hope they rent it out soon!

Any uncle / auntie / jie jie / kor kor is interested in the place?

Hurry, call my Mummy or Papa now!