heyo papa!

today Hailey made her first formal telephone call to her papa. She asked me in the evening : mama...heyi mo call papa yok! Wow...talk about daddys girl missing the daddy.

its an international call to China, it lasted more than the short video actually shows. it was all her.

first day in school..booboo cried!

monday blues...

Hailey have been in school for about 2 weeks now. She is not crying anymore, in fact, only did the first 3 days.

This morning as I was dropping her off, she came and asked me for a hug. Well, I normally do before I leave but I was talking to a fellow mommy. She came over to interrupt my chat, as I stood low she held me tight and long. Hmmm...then she walked away suavely. Then I continued with my chat. After while, I could sense from a distance a pair of eyes was watching me. I was right. She looked at me fiercely and told me to 'Go!' As I was leaving, I heard a burst of crying. It was my baby! I didn't see that coming! Well, they all said its normal, kids have monday blues too.

counting the blessings...

The days are coming to pass faster each day as I watch my baby grow into this little lady. I am counting my blessings each day and recalling what it took for us to have her finally in our lives about 2 years ago. The waiting, the hoping, the disappointments, finally the joy came...in a big bundle! So I am telling myself to savour everyday in remembrance of those trying times. And my heart and wish still goes out to those who wants and can't. Keep hoping, keep trying.

first class on her own!

I am so proud of my booboo! She went into her ballet class on her own today for the very first time! She made it! She has been so excited about this class for days! But a few months ago, she cried when I left her to be with her class...she wants me to be in the class. So I was worried she would want my company. Apparently I understimated my babe! She strutted her way into class. Anxious as I was, I kept checking in on her 5 mins to see if I hear any crying...45 mins went by...suddenly, the room door flew open, amongst the pink little ballerinas came running out my little booboo....ran straight for me and gave me a huge hug! I was so proud of her. My booboo is growing up so fast! Well, her teacher did great too, I realised Hailey had a chocolate in her hand! We need to tallk for next lesson...I don't like chocolates for peace offerings!! Nonetheless, my booboo proved she is ready for the world!

Peace - with its new meaning to me

I haven't been feeling well all night. However this morning, I had to bring Hailey to her class. It was no extra ordinary morning, just feeling a bit off then usual, we had to set out earlier to avoid the traffic jam. (Thanks to F1 racing weekend) Just the 2 of us this morning.

As usual, I buckled Hailey to her car seat, closed the car door, loaded the diaper bag, loaded the stroller and closed the boot door. I reached out to open the driver seat door and it was locked. So as I would normally have done, reached out for the car key.That's when I realised it' was not with me! I looked around the floor...I couldnt find it! Goosebumps came over me as I ran to Hailey's window to check on her...there she was..holding on to the car key!! I must have handed her the car key when I carried her onto her car seat and forgotten to take it back from her. And voila! She must have pressed the lock button when I closed the car door.

A thousand bad things went over my head that few seconds! Hailey started to sob as she realised something was really wrong because mommy looked really worried! I wanted to break the glass, call somebody, or something! Aha! The extra car key!! But it is with daddy. And where is he?? JAKARTA!!
Then in that same frigthening moment, a sudden peaceful yet strong voice came straight into my heart...calm but firmly told me to 'pull it down'..then my eyes were directed to see the top of the window, I could see a tiny gap, I pull it down with all my strength! By then, my heart wasnt racing as fast as it was before.

It was the biggest relief of my life when I finally pull it all the way down, grabbed the keys and calmed Hailey. My little trooper still did not cry, she was just really upset. (Jebek2 face for all who know her expressions)

Besides feeling lousy for being the typecast tired then become forgetful mom who thinks she is super woman, could actually endanger her own baby (ya...seen alot in Oprah shows) this incident also taught me once again how the Holy Spirit can manifest in simple, silly, everyday hiccups. It was that moment of sudden peace amongst the frantic moment that reminded me of how Peter must have felt when he was in the fishing boat with Jesus. When the storm came everyone was frantic, worried, afraid...but Jesus just stood up in His absolute calm and authority and the storm went away.  How wonderful to know God is still doing such miracles today! I know!! (*o*)

As I pondered more, I realised that the window where Hailey's car seat is, have been faulty for quite some time, she has been kicking and poking at the button since her motor skills developed. Well, we have been wanting to get it fixed. Just not yet. Even the child safety lock (available in our car model) have been fully paralysed! It just wouldn't open or close any more. Now it makes perfect sense, it was all a 'set-up' for today's rescue! Had the window been in good, normal condition, the rescue would have been so much different today! I believe in God's 'set up' for my good.

Peace that surpasses all understanding .... Phil 4:7.... has a whole new meaning to me. I thank God for today.

meet the sylvanian family

When i was a kid, i had a collection of the sylvanian families. From rats to rabbits...we had them all. It is quite amazing that my daughter now gets to start her very own collection at 2 years old. I don't remember starting that early! Looking at what they have today, the quality is impeccable, the collection is far greater...time is the best proof of a good - great company.

Papa, mama, Hailey & embak

Hailey....bobo ya!

Hailey mau main piano lho....Hailey ada school bag like papa ya!

Hailey sayang embak ya!

Mama ini Hailey lho...Hailey ada school bag!

everydays made better by you

Dear Hailey

My everydays are made better because I have your smile. =) You are my sunshine. I love you and thank you for being you.

xoxo,
Mama

been busy...blooming into a little lady

here she is at 27 months....she loves to dress up, she wants to look good, she cares about the shoes or sandals she is wearing...loves to wear her watch which she absolutely have no idea how to see the time. she is indeed blooming. above all, she enjoys cuddling a lot more than usual. she looks for me in the middle of the night. what can i say, i have to remind me she is only 2. she is still my booboo...



* please notice the $2 polka dot
PVC tote bag from Daiso! *



mommy's girl

Hailey is 27 months now...an energetic 2 year old. They say...the trouble two...Sounds and looks fearless...ever curious and always trying to conquer the world around her. Amidst her hectic schedule of conquering the world, she is still a mommy's girl...! I cannot be out of her sight for more than 1 minute if I am home. She would always ask me to 'paopao' baby...she ask to be cuddled, to be hugged....she is so affectionate I cannot resist her even when she is being unreasonable. She would look at me with her dovey pair of eyes and she gets what she wants - most of the time. She says 'please mama'....'thank you mama'...she surprises me with all her good manners. Let me enjoy this season of babying her. Afterall, she deserves it.

iPad-gen

What can I say except, we are living in a different era! Hailey has been preoccupied with her new ipad2 that came in the mail a week ago. She didn't need to see any manual to arrive at her 'smooth operator' mode. There are tons of interactive educational and play apps I could download for her. I am still trying to set the limits of her indulgent in this technology. So far I see only good behavior since her introduction to the iPad. I can even negotiate for her to bathe or eat trading an hour use of the iPad. She remains calm and collected during her iPad sessions, what more can I say.....so far....I like it too! Cheers to Steve Job....Job well done I say! : )

leap like a frog??

Hailey is being a little difficult at nap & bedtime these days..she is super clingy to me...and tonight was no different! i could not stick to the bedtime routine! she kept whining when i ask her to sleep! after a few attempts including the elmo wanna sleep gimmick..I almost gave up. the last push...to draw her to her room...I said mummy's little frog wants to sleep...her big round eyes lit up! she bent down and started leaping like a frog into her room. Finally she landed in her bed and said frog bobo..wow!!! kids imagination are just so limitless!! whatever it takes!in minutes, she slept soundly just like any other days...look forward to her other gimmicks and tricks...I find me drawn to her world of funny : ) love you kiddo!

b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l n.u.r.s.e.r.y - period.

Mariah Carey's Nursery! What a dream!! I always thought of having a life size (well..almost) animal in a nursery...love the giraffe!!!


She's expecting a boy and a girl (twins!) in May.

she's got the move...! shalalalla...!!

yeeeeeha!! cowgirl is in the house!

need i say more...cool babe ain't she!!

Hailey's room at 2 yr old

continuos work in progress....untill she wants to take over decorating!

Its 4.08am

One of those nights we dont get to sleep as mothers on the night watch. Hailey is coming down with cold - yet again. This had been going on since her social life got busier. Activity classes, sunday school, kai-kais....and to make it worse, the weather have been nothing but irritable. Rain then hot then hot then rain...i just sneezed some...thats what happens next...Wish me luck. Hope this cycle is a short manageable one.

A letter to Hailey

Today is a very important day. 2 years ago at this time of the day, my waterbag burst as I stepped into the labour ward. I checked into the hospital earlier to avoid rushing to the hospital when the time comes. But you knew we were ready for you. At 8.46am, you came into my life. A new beginning of knowing myself more began.

Its been an emotional 2 years. Full of joy & some sorrow...(when I have to leave you for travel/work) Needless to say, you are my world. No, you are not what I had expected. You are beyond our expectations. Your facial expressions, your affections, you being everything is a pleasant surprise to me. Everyday there is a new discovery to knowing you as you grow from a helpless infant into a busy world-conquering toddler.

Hailey, as you grow older everyday, I hope to always be able to hold you close in my arms. In my arms I hope you can find rest and warmth of my heart. Words cannot express my love for you. On this birthday, I pray for all the bad things in the world  to stay away from you and many good things to come your way. Thank you for being you. I love you. We love you dearly.

xoxo,
mommy =)

P.S : I still love smelliing you (*-*)

inspiring chinoise

look at what I stumbled upon! i love the buffalo checkered wall on the boys room! please God....give me a boy as listed in my wish list =)

first tricycle

       its supposed to be her 2nd birthday present!

   glee is written ALL OVER THE FACE

   i tried to hide it in my work room...

  she found it! now i have to think of another present!