| 5/17/08 |
| Bird Chaser |
We went out yesterday to do some errand. Restos and foodcourts were packed with people at lunch time so we had take-away lunch at the park. The weather was very nice - warm.
There were lots of birds scouring around for food. This is Jens crawling towards the bird. We just let him crawl away as far as he can towards the bird. He stopped though when he saw the purse of that lady in black. I have to hurrily chase him.
 A group of Asian teens was sitting close to us and when they left, these birds came to the rescue for some crumbs and bits and pieces. Jens chased them away.
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| shared by Mum & Dad @ 11:44 AM |
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| Peter Pointer |
Jens learned how to point a month ago. And his right hand is constantly pointing to anything. I reckon, he will go to sleep pointing.
When at the lounge room, he would always look up and point at the ceiling fan. It's not used now due to cold season. Mcj would sometimes whirl it round manually and the little Boy would have sooo much fun.
When at the hall, the wall light (like the wall sconces in Hinkley lighting) never escapes his attention. He would sometimes urge me to turn it on. Oh, any light light amazes him and the Peter Pointer is always on.
Now that he can point, it is very easy to communicate with Jens. It's easy to understand what he wants. |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 11:36 AM |
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| Jens' Fave Toys |
A long overdue tag from Roselle. Apology sis for taking me too long to post this. Better late than never, right? lol.
Here are the rules:
Post a photo of your baby with her first ever favorite/comfort toy. Write some details of your fondest memory of your baby and her toy (like what I did below). This will make a good memento when your baby grows up!
Lastly, before you pass this on to six mommies, don’t forget to add the link to your website/s at the end of the page. I’m sure many moms would love to see your sites, too!
This bike is one of the first toys that we bought for him. He would hang on to the handle right away when you let him ride but will shift his attention to the horn. Toot-toooot!
 He loves books. These keep him company when he is alone especially the talking one.
 Jens has different set of toys in every location. This box has been a toy for more than three months now and just last week, he was able to push it and walked around the lounge. I reckon, he doesn't need a walker anymore.
 The little sofa is just to crowd his playpen. He steps onto it sometimes to watch what's around him. The singing ball is a good buy and works like magic.
Btw, Jens can play with anything - juice bottles, plastic dish, paper, boxes, etc. He is not choosy.
Want to snag this tag? Go ahead. And let me know so I can check it out. :) |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 11:18 AM |
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| Forming Habits |
We know that habits are easy to form. Just drum the traits into the child consistently always and at a younger age.
I bought Jens his first toothbrush when he was 7 months old. I am not consistent in brushing his teeth, I confess. But Jens loves doing it. It is just one thing that Mummy doesn't mind when he puts in his mouth. :)
It's enjoying the little things in life that counts. He investigates everything so I let him wander off in the kitchen even sometimes when the floor hasn't been washed for days. We let him crawl in the park chasing birds and picking up leaves rubbish sometimes. He had a great time playing on the floor of the baby room in the mall. And at the end if these, we washed his hands directly under the tap (faucet for you in RP). And he loves it, the water actually is the lure. Of course, the same goes before eating. I know that he will remember to do it when he is on his own.
Next thing that we have in mind is toilet training him. We've planned in doing so three months ago but we forgot to buy a potty whenever when we were at the mall. :) But we'll come around and do it. |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 10:15 AM |
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| 5/16/08 |
| Still A Girl |
Jens had been mistaken as a girl when he was very young. I thought it would not happen again now that he wears really boy-ish outfit and it can be seen clearly as he can stand up. I was wrong.
Jens was crawling around in the baby room at the mall and two ladies on their 50's came in with a tot in tow. One lady said to me, your child is very beautiful. Well, I didn't corrected her as Jens always gets that compliment even from folks we know. Anyway, I heard them talking and saying that Jens is a beautiful baby. Then before they left, they ask if he's a girl. OMg! Well, we just told her that he's a he and felt flattered.
I hope when Jens grow his hair long, he'll not be mistaken to be a girl anymore. Though, it doesn't hurt to be called beautiful. :) |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 11:57 PM |
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| 5/14/08 |
| I listen to |
We are listening to the nursery rhymes now that I downloaded from here. Jens loves them especially if Mcj sings them with action. He thought his Dad is funny.
What Your Taste in Music Says About You
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Your musical tastes are reflective and complex.
You are intellectual to the point of being cerebral.
You are very open to new experiences, and even more open to new ideas and theories.
Wisdom and personal accomplishment are important to you.
You are naturally sophisticated. You are drawn to art, especially art by independent artists.
You are likely to be financially well off... and not because you were born that way.
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| shared by Mum & Dad @ 4:46 PM |
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| On Personal Loans |
| Last night the government (Labor Party) release its budget after more than 10 years. It focuses more on the working family as promised during the election campaign. Some notable points (for me that is) are the increase of baby bonus to 5k but it will be means tested come 2009. It means, those that are well-off will not receive it. Plus, it will be given every fortnight not one off. Then, there's the big billion for education in all levels, plus the health and infrastracture and so on. It was said that budget should slightly reduces inflation pressure. Well, some says that remains to be seen. But for now, interest rate is on its record high. That's really big pressure to the working family whether you're house is on mortgage or you are renting. Some even lost their home because they can't afford to pay the mortgage. This is the time when Personal Loans that are easy to come by come in handy. One example is the personalloansmania which doesn't require collateral for the loan. I'm sure there are companies such as this in your area. |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 4:32 PM |
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| Shopping Boy |
 Since Jens was able to sit by himself, we don't use his pram to go shopping. We just use the shopping trolley where he can sit and be part of the shopping mob. He enjoys looking at all the merchandise displays and the lights. Lately, I always bring something for him to eat just incase he gets whiney. Or else, we gave him some crackly pack to play with. But he is a good boy to go shopping with. I am not just sure when he's on the stage that he wants something and we can't buy it for him. :)
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| shared by Mum & Dad @ 10:08 AM |
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| Car Loan |
| I don't know how to drive, yet and I haven't been trying to learn. Our car is a 4WD and well, if you know that I am one of those "great things that come in small packages", you'll know that I won't be able to drive it. I told Mcj that I will just learn how to drive if I got my own car. As of now, we can't afford to buy one. We just finished paying the other one. I'm thinking, if I am working I would be able to afford a second hand car. Or we might use the Used Car Loan facility which is very popular here, if we can not buy it in cash. A company like complete loan source is very handy on this type necessity in life. This company even approved Car Loan online. |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 9:43 AM |
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| 5/13/08 |
| Playgroup 6 |
Today's playgroup was no different than the previous except that Jens made another boy cry. The boy(H) was standing on the sand pit with his hands holding onto the bench and Jens wanted to go there also, so I let him. He was on the other end but came closer to H, and started to hold onto H sleeve. I've been catching his hand as he might pull H. Then, all of a sudden he point his finger straight to H eye. He really didn't poke it, just touched on the lid but you know kids. Even Jens would cry if threathened. :)
Also, Jens managed to pass through the tunnel even when T was on the way unlike last week that he cried when he got stuck.
 My little boy is very independent. He found his own toy and amused himself. He pushed the tunnel away from us. Then sat down to munch some tree branch. Lol.
 As usual Jens had sooo much fun.
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| shared by Mum & Dad @ 10:10 PM |
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| Busy Schedule |
My permanent resident visa was just granted. I should be planning for our trip back to the Philippines soon but there are hold-ups. First, Jens hasnt got a passport yet. We are big procrastinators. We've been preparing it since he got his birth certificate but being procrastinators, we always just plan on doing so. One of these days, I will book an appointment to apply for it. Second, Mcj got an appointment for his major dental work (this I wouldn't have to worry about the best weight loss pills as I'm pretty sure he'll lose weight then) on August. Sure we can go before August but June is also the end of financial year here and Mcj is incharge of the books. That's the reason why he didn't set his dental appointment in June. I want to spend a month or more in the Philippines and I wouldn't settle for anything less nor I would like us to feel pressure during the trip. Then, there's the impending plantation of seedlings which I don't know when but most probably between July and September. I couldn't win. I
I wish though that we can go on December as it the best time of the year to spend vacation in the Philippines. I miss Christmas and New Year back home. Hopefully, hopefully, hopefully. Nonetheless, I would be happy to just go back there anytime. :) |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 9:47 PM |
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| 5/11/08 |
| On Drink |
I had a hard time answering this meme. It was either I don't know what the question was or I couldn't find an appropriate answer. So, this doesn't reall speak for myself. I drink occasionally (alcohol rehab has no chance on me) and since I was pregnant, I don't even drink on occasions.
You Are Rum
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You're the life of the party, and a total flirt
You are also pretty picky about what you drink
Only the finest labels and best mixed cocktails will do
Except if you're dieting - then it's Diet Coke and Bicardi all the way
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| shared by Mum & Dad @ 1:05 AM |
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| Mum and Shoes |
This meme is sooo ironic. I own quite a lot pair of shoes and yet I am barefoot. :)
You are Barefoot!
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You're a total free spirit, go with the flow girl
You can't be restricted by shoes for very long
And unsuprisingly, the same goes for men
Your match is out there - and he's as carefree as you are
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Yet, I found my match! |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 12:42 AM |
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| A Trip To The Shop |
Though Mcj isn't feeling good today, I managed to drag him to the shop. I was planning to shop tomorrow but he will be busy. I could go on Monday as he has a dental appointment at a clinic which happens to be soo close to the shop but because it is very early, I won't go.
One of his gifts for me for Mother's Day was a gift check and MIL also gave me a voucher of the same store. And all I just wanted were new bedsheets including quilt coverset (next year it would be something grand like laptop.lol) and that store has a discount on manchester.
I got my gift and a lot more. It always happens. I go to the shop with a shopping list but I am always tempted to buy something else or more. This time they were good buys as they were for my one-and-a-half-men.
Jens didn't get an afternoon sleep but wasn't whiney at all. Because of course, he was either busy eating some fruit/biscuit or the tags on the clothes. He had his first taste of fast food junk food - french fries - and he loved it. He chomped it real quick but was only hiding the bits and pieces in his cheeks.
He went to sleep on the way home and my heart just went to him as I woke him up from his car seat but he went back to sleep right away in my arms amidst the slamming of the door and the tv. |
| shared by Mum & Dad @ 12:13 AM |
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