We went to have our studio foto shoot on 24 May, 3 days after my 1st birthday. Ah gong, ah ma, gugu, gin gin n jeron kor kor went together. Mummy told me it's the start of the National family week so it's very meaningful we took our Quan Jia fu today :)
Family is .. no one's gonna be left behind .. (Lilo said this)
Sunday, May 25, 2008 |
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Papa Jon’s letter to Jordan boy
Dear Jordan,
Exactly 365 days ago, I was standing between you and your mum, feeling utterly lost and confused. On one side, your mum was in a bad shape having endured almost 13 hours of labor, while on the other side, you lie on the baby warmer with a swollen head from the heavy vacuuming earlier. A mixed feeling consisting of uncertainty, excitement and responsibility engulfed me when I look at you and your mum. I, for once, knew that I have entered a new stage of our family life.
The very first time I held you in my arms, I felt empowered. Empowered to take care of you, empowered to be responsible for your well-being. I still remember carrying you in a little baby bassinet to the car and realising that everything I do from that moment onwards, will have an impact on our life.
It was really tiring during the first few months, getting used to the lack of sleep and waking up many times at night. However, your Daddy also realize how agile he can be, “ejecting” out of bed to carry you when you cry at night. Of course, it also comes with painful backaches the very next day. A lot of house chores to do as I would now be taking care of 2 babies instead of one. (Your mummy being the other one). When I accidentally let you fell off the bed, it was the first time I felt so guilty and helpless. The little bump on your forehead constantly reminds me to be careful with whatever I had to do.
There is another surprising change to our lives. You have brought about such a big change to your mummy. I have realised that her temper have improved and she has started showing me why mothers are always seen as the icon of parenthood. She has also come to understand the very reason why I am working hard, is the baby she had to ferry home alone.
I cannot express how much I appreciate your presence in my life as it has become more than just a feeling. It has evolved into an instinctive desire to be there when you guys need me around.
Time does fly though and before I know it, you are already crawling and running around. It brings me smiles and relief from my daily routines. It tells me why life is more than just work. Like you, I am also learning the ropes. While you are learning the basics of life, your daddy is studying how to strike a balance well and to be a good and dutiful father and husband. Teach me by simply being a good boy and forgive me when I make mistakes. Promise?
p.s. daddy is not fond of expressing his emotions in a letter. :P
PaPa Jon
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 |
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Dearest jordan.Boy,
Time flies .. it's a year since you came into my life :)
When mummy first discover that I am carrying you, I was happy & excited, yet so lost. There was so much uncertainty. The first time I see you on the screen in the clinic, Dr Woo said that you were only a few mm & the size of a rice. My first thot was .. "wat .. few mm? dan wat do i need to do so dat u will grow into a heathy baby?"
The first time I really saw you was on 21 May @11pm sharp. You were all sticky than & when the midwife carries you to me, I did not give you the usual warmest hug dat TV always show. The fact is, I have never carry a newborn all my life & I am afraid that I might hurt you with my clumsy hand.
As I bring you home ... as I begin my life with you as part of it .. everything changes. From a 70hrs/ week sleep routine, it became half. Weekends are now much longer as I follow your routine to wake up at 7am. Everything I do is brand new to me .. Carrying you, bathing you, changing your diaper, trying to decipher your cries to see what you are really looking for. Altho' it sometimes tires me to learn so many new things in a single day, but seeing your little face makes little expression, seeing you yawns, seeing your super cute way of drink water from the syringe, or even just seeing you stare blankly at me, makes the day all worth it.
From a 'dunno wats happening' baby, you had now grown to be a playful & cheerful toddler. Altho' everybody says your dady started walking at 9.5mths, so its all in the genes, but I am still proud of you when you starting walking at 10mths. I am proud of your bravery to start making small wobberly steps at this age, and having no fear to fall. I am also proud of your ability to understand the world around you. Altho' all you say are 'ah' & papa', but I know dat you are fully aware of all the new & exciting things that are happening around you.
As for me, from a blur mummy, I am trying everyday to be a better mummy tomorrow. I used to wonder .. how it is Ah Ma can do all those things she did for me without complaint? Now with you baby, I know the answer. Bcoz of you, mummy had grown braver. I can now drive the car to pick you up, I can pick up the dirty stuffs from sink without feeling like vomitting. Bcoz of your smile every morning, my days become sunnier. Bcoz of your warm hug every nite, my dream becomes sweeter.
Thank you baby, for coming into my life. Happy 1st birthday to you, and my greatest wish is to have you grow up heatlthy & happy. Mummy promise, I will love you & take care of you forever .. and ever.
Luvs, mummy
Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
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Sunday, May 11, 2008 |
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on my lunar birthday .. mummy & daddy placed some items for me to choose. I think it is supposed to be my future career pick.
I tink & tink, choose & choose & finally decided to pick the PEN !! mummy says nex time I can be a 'boss', use the pen to sign approval. Wow, not bad :)
But for my, I still prefer my WIImote .. hehe :p
Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
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Art & craft time ..
Yummy yummy apple sauce
Superboy .. vroom !!
Singing & dancing time ..
My 'Ferarri' ..
Sunday, May 4, 2008 |
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