Back from Break

It is sooooooo hard to comeback to blogging when you take a break. And I had to take a break from blogging. With all that has happened at home, I was not able to continue blogging and when everything went back to normal, it was so tough getting that first "back to blogging" post posted. Yeah, procrastination and laziness go hand in hand. Well, I am finally back and hopefully to stay.

First off, let's get an update on what has been happening.

Mummy (that's me) Front:

- Grandma passed away right after Chinese New Year, it is just not the same without her

- another run of Alpha Course has started and busy with that

- taking Precepts in church so 2 nights in church and 2 nights less with C

- taken over a colleague's job scope at work in addition to my own

- baking biz has started to see more orders

So, you can see that I am rather busy at the moment. But thank goodness for Baby C. He is becoming bigger, taller and more active now. I spend all my free time with him and he is the one who brings me joy.

{C swimming with Daddy}

Baby C Progress:

- taller, can reach things that are placed on the edge of the table

- walking, running all over the place

- able to walk up and down steps without help

- able to climb sofa and short chairs

- able to hold his own water bottle or juice box

- opens drawers and scatters all items inside

- says more Indo, Mandarin and English words. My sis says that he is a chinese baby cos he pronounces chinese words much clearer than english words

- opens and closes fist when I sing twinkle twinkle little star

- blinks eyes on command

- kiss and hug on command

- says "ah" at the end of the 2nd sentence of twinkle twinkle little star

I now know why every parents are so enamoured by their little ones. God designed it to be just this way so parents are so in love with their own offsprings. Parents get to see their children every single day and every single moment unlike others who see them once in a while. Therefore, parents get to see every single silly, cute, monstrous action that they perform. And of course, the resemblence to their own parents help.

Happy Moo Year?

It is the year of the Ox......moo moo! Will it be a good year? To most people, it is probably going to be the worst year in their recent years. I think every year that the Lord gives to us is good.

As we celebrate CNY this year, we celebrate it with a twinge of sadness. Our 83 year old grandma is in the hospital. In the Koordi family, every CNY is an event to look forward to. Good food, lots of Ang Bao and definitely the family gathering that has us all bonding. This year, unfortunately, my grandma was hospitalized the week before CNY.

To many people, CNY is just another public holiday, to the Koordi family, it is a rather important festival. Withour fail each year, every member of the family turns up for reunion dinner in their new clothes. Each year, without fail, we would have 10 dishes for reunion dinner and 10 vegetarian dishes for the first day of Lunar New Year. Without fail, mom would remind their children not to wash their hair, sweep, or use sharp objects on the first day. Without fail, we would call each and every member of our extended family to wish them Happy New Year.

That makes it extra difficult to have grandma in the hospital and more so in the ICU. We pray that a miracle will happen and that she will recover.

Anyways, on the happier side, here are some pictures from the CNY.

{C, practicing his "Gong Xi, Gong Xi"}

{C, with Papa}

{C in his traditional chinese costume, gift from his aunt}

{Ang Bao Line Up, the Gals}

{Ang Bao Line Up}

{Family Picture}

Little Nonya

Anyone addicted to this Singapore drama? Like me, I might add. This drama started when my in-laws were in town. My father in law had to recuperate at home so we spent everyday having dinner at home which leaves us much time to watch TV together. So, my MIL and me watched the very first episode and got addicted to it. Now that she is back in Surabya, she still would ask me how the story is unfolding. Hehehe!

It is still a wonder as to how we can get addicted to this drama. The plot is completely foolish, the setting unrealistic, the dialogues do not make sense, the actors and actresses are not good-looking and the leading lady absolutely cannot act. So, why are we addicted to this drama, I wonder yet again. But the fact remains that many are following this drama series. From our family gathering this New Year, I gathered that all my cousins and most of my Aunties are actually fans of this show. It goes to show that Singapore can just continue to produce crappy drama serials and still have fans following.

It is the last episode tonight but I have a dinner date so Ican only catch the show after Chinese New Year cos my cousin is recording it for me. :P

A New Year!

It has been a whirlwind of activities since October. I have not had a good rest since then. With my relatives sick, visitors coming in from Indonesia and all, preparing for all the festivities, a first birthday to plan and a wedding to attend, its been a crazy two months, hence the lack of posts. I am glad that it is all over.

Been wanting to do some educational things with C but have not had the time to do so. I thought we could do some flashcards, gym that sorta thing but I guess I need to wait a little while longer. C is such a curious baby...I guess all babies are. There are just infinite things to explore, discover and learn. The thing about C is, when he is willing to learn and pay attention, he does it so well but once he is not in the mood to learn, you can't force or cajole him no matter what. Hence, we have to be always prepared to practice with him when he is in one of his learning mood.

Now, he is able to wave bye2, shake hands, ask for things (tao), kiss bye, Gong Xi (bai2). Hehehe, all the things we make babies do.....its kinda funny. I leave this you with a recent picture we took for my cousin's wedding!

{During the exchange of gifts}

{Me & Mohawk C}

{Family picture at the wedding reception}

First Birthday!

My little boy is finally 1 year old. The many many adventures we share the past one year has been mind-bogeling. I am also finally getting used to the whole idea of being a mummy.

C is not a very naughty baby in comparison but still he is a handful to take care of. RH and me sincerely thank God for this little parcel and it is really amazing to watch this little baby develop skills, grow up to look more like me and see more of his emerging personality.

Recently, we celebrated his birthday at home with extended family and friends. Some pictures to share. His bear theme birthday party.

{Bear Theme Birthday Party}

{C's Birthday Cake by Pommes}

{Lots of Pressies}

{Family Picture}

{Family Picture}

Grandchild Fever

My in-laws were here for their longest time ever. More than one month in Singapore. My father in law had a major sugery done and was recuperating in Singapore. Of course, being first time grandparents, they were really excited to come and spend some time with C. Here are some of the pictures they took while they were here. My mother in law was so nice as to burn the pictures into a CD for us.

{C on his little car}

{Playing pirate with Daddy's Hankerchief}

{Why am I wearing shorts? Where are my pants?}

{That's better}

{Huh, Chinese New Year not here yet?}

{Then, how about a Solo traditional Batik?}

Last Christmas I gave you my Heart!

Doesn't time travel in a flash. It is Christmas time again. This year, we are having our annual Christmas dinner which means cooking, cooking and more cooking.

Christmas Menu:

1. Turkey + Gravy + Cranberry Sauce
2. Chestnut Stuffing
3. Yorkshire Pudding
4. Potato Gratin
5. Curried Cauliflower
6. Mushroom Ragout
7. Chocolate Pudding
8.Apple Pie
9. Fig & Chocolate Salami plus Walnut Fudge

Notice that I inlcuded gravy and cranberry sauce together with the Turkey. Singaporeans do not seem to know that gravy and cranberry are essential accompaniments to the Turkey hence when we ordered a Turkey for our small group Christmas Party, there was NO gravy or cranberry sauce to be found. It would definitely be an outroar in USA for a Turkey to go "Cold Turkey". Pun intended!

Anyways, as you might not recall, I missed last year's dinner as I was rather unpatiently waiting at the hospital for my Christmas parcel to arrive. Yes, C came at 3:00 pm in the afternoon, in time to be a Christmas baby!

So, this year, RH and I thought it would be really fun to dress him in a Santa costume for his birthday. However, when we heard of The Studio Loft's Christmas walk-in, we grabbed the chance to bring C for a studio photoshoot instead to commerate his first birthday. So, here are the pictures......of the guy who stole my heart last Christmas!