Just wanted to try out the different picture size. Its much bigger & clearer, looks good right? Its best for small kids like Ryan ... not for big Mama like me ... hahaha!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
YOGURT ANYONE?
I know most guys do not fancy yogurt but luckily my boy does. As I love yogurt too, I decided to get my kid to try it when he was much younger. I was ecstatic that he loved eating yogurt. I used to buy the baby version (more expensive) but have since switched to regular ones. I love to eat the fruity flavoured ones, especially mangoes and peaches because they are usually the best combination - not too sweet & not too tart.
I usually buy them (from NTUC) only when they are "on sale" & discounted (@$ 5.50) - its actually a lot of difference from the usual price ($6 +). The expiry date is still at least 3 to 4 weeks, so there's still a lot of time to "demolish" the whole tub easily. I tend to buy the giant tub, its actually more economical but will suggest the smaller single-serving-tub if you have difficulty finishing it before it expires. To those who are interested, the yogurt is also Halal cerified.
I know most guys do not fancy yogurt but luckily my boy does. As I love yogurt too, I decided to get my kid to try it when he was much younger. I was ecstatic that he loved eating yogurt. I used to buy the baby version (more expensive) but have since switched to regular ones. I love to eat the fruity flavoured ones, especially mangoes and peaches because they are usually the best combination - not too sweet & not too tart.
I usually buy them (from NTUC) only when they are "on sale" & discounted (@$ 5.50) - its actually a lot of difference from the usual price ($6 +). The expiry date is still at least 3 to 4 weeks, so there's still a lot of time to "demolish" the whole tub easily. I tend to buy the giant tub, its actually more economical but will suggest the smaller single-serving-tub if you have difficulty finishing it before it expires. To those who are interested, the yogurt is also Halal cerified.
These are some pics of Ryan having his usual yogurt fix. Whenever I open the fridge door & he sees the big yogurt tub, he will point to it & say "Burp" - that's what he calls yogurt, haha ... don't ask me why. Everytime we are in the the supermarkets, & we pass by the chillers, Ryan will excitedly point to the same yogurt tubs (with the right flavour) & exclaim loudly, "Mama, burp ... buy burp!" & I have to constantly remind him ... "We still have some at home". So in honour of one of my kid's favourite snack/dessert ... here he is, messy mouth & all ...
I can't help but notice his VERY high forehead. I guess he takes after me ... but his is much higher (than mine) & protudes out even more. I try to cover it with his fringe sometimes but just like mine, I kinda accept it as it is. I don't think you can hide a high forehead that much. Just have to live with it ... just like I did. They say people who have high foreheads are smart ... errm, I dearly hope so, for Ryan's sake ...
Here's not forgetting some random pics ... again. As always, its kiddy rides .... for Ryan!
THE TIME BEFORE ... BEDTIME
Ryan has some pre-rituals before his usual daily bedtime. If its still early in the night, we let him have some playtime on our bed before he has to "retire" to his own cot. He will be dressed in his jammies & he will be rolling around, dancing, jumping, chatting, sitting on his parents tummies & do what most 2 year olds will do.
Do all toddlers behave like this? Haha ... I'm only assuming. All I know is that Ryan is one hyper-active child. The only time he keeps still (& quiet) is when he sleeps. He's quite talkative & yaks non-stop (courtesy of his Mummy's genes ... duh!). Infact, hubby & me think that he's quite chatty for a boy ... errm, he's always saying something & he's recently always asking - "What's that?" - bout a million times!
You would think that I am relieved that my boy is soooooo inquisitive & talkative ... don't get me wrong, I really am! I would rather that he is curious-by-nature, has a desire to know & learn as many things as possible & able to vocalise his needs & wants. It's just that if your kid says, "Mama, Papa ... bus, train" 20 times in a row ... errm, it kinda grates on the nerves. I know, I know ... I shouldn't "discourage" him to talk when he wants to ... I guess I just need to gather my nerves & "puff-up" in the patience department. I guess as parents we need buckets-full of patience & nerves of steel. This is something I am sorely lacking ... I am sad to admit. Hubby is the more-patient parent in this household.
This is what I think I need to do :
I need to step up & be the patient mum that Ryan needs.
Ryan has some pre-rituals before his usual daily bedtime. If its still early in the night, we let him have some playtime on our bed before he has to "retire" to his own cot. He will be dressed in his jammies & he will be rolling around, dancing, jumping, chatting, sitting on his parents tummies & do what most 2 year olds will do.
Do all toddlers behave like this? Haha ... I'm only assuming. All I know is that Ryan is one hyper-active child. The only time he keeps still (& quiet) is when he sleeps. He's quite talkative & yaks non-stop (courtesy of his Mummy's genes ... duh!). Infact, hubby & me think that he's quite chatty for a boy ... errm, he's always saying something & he's recently always asking - "What's that?" - bout a million times!
You would think that I am relieved that my boy is soooooo inquisitive & talkative ... don't get me wrong, I really am! I would rather that he is curious-by-nature, has a desire to know & learn as many things as possible & able to vocalise his needs & wants. It's just that if your kid says, "Mama, Papa ... bus, train" 20 times in a row ... errm, it kinda grates on the nerves. I know, I know ... I shouldn't "discourage" him to talk when he wants to ... I guess I just need to gather my nerves & "puff-up" in the patience department. I guess as parents we need buckets-full of patience & nerves of steel. This is something I am sorely lacking ... I am sad to admit. Hubby is the more-patient parent in this household.
This is what I think I need to do :
I need to step up & be the patient mum that Ryan needs.
I need to learn to grit my teeth, when its called for.
I need to be more "gracious" & humour my kid.
I need to be more "cool" ... as a cucumber?
I need to take deep, deep breaths .... and smile : )
In most of the pictures that I take of Ryan, you will always see a smile amongst them. I guess that's because (most times), Ryan is a HAPPY child. Of course, there are times that he acts up, & show his stubborn side but a lot of times, he's rather easy to please. Give him his Playhouse Disney Channel & some all-time favourite toys, & he's happy as can be.
Funny how, the littlest things keeps a child happy & contented. Ryan is no exception! Sometimes I wish I can "borrow" some of his enthusiasm for life ... coz life is so carefree & wonderful through the eyes of a 2 year old, don't ya think? No worries in the world ...
RANDOM PICS - MILKSHAKE & RIDE
What time is it? Its random pics time ... haha!
Ryan having a go at one of his favourite bike rides. Though he has the makings of a "hell rider" when he poses on rides (especially on bikes like this), you can be assured that Mummy will NOT ALLOW it. Eventhough hubby can ride too, the only "ride" that I will allow Ryan to learn are tricycles & bicycles ... never the motorcycle! This Mummy is too speed-phobia & safety conscious to allow it ... so that's that! Now, kiddy bike rides ... that's another matter all together.
You can see the swollen blue-black on his right eyebrow, courtesy of his over excitement, whilst waiting for the Madagascar show, in the previous post.
Oh, these are my fingers.
What time is it? Its random pics time ... haha!
Ryan having a go at one of his favourite bike rides. Though he has the makings of a "hell rider" when he poses on rides (especially on bikes like this), you can be assured that Mummy will NOT ALLOW it. Eventhough hubby can ride too, the only "ride" that I will allow Ryan to learn are tricycles & bicycles ... never the motorcycle! This Mummy is too speed-phobia & safety conscious to allow it ... so that's that! Now, kiddy bike rides ... that's another matter all together.
You can see the swollen blue-black on his right eyebrow, courtesy of his over excitement, whilst waiting for the Madagascar show, in the previous post.
We proceeded to McDonald's soon after, for Ryan's usual milkshake. I realised that the following photos did not feature the said drink ... hhmm, I wonder why? Maybe it was on the table & I didn't catch it in the pics. Oh well, we have plenty of milkshake photos to last a lifetime anyway. The photos are kinda cute, as I managed to get him quite up close. He was giving me some poses that "highlighted" his eyes ... so that's always adorable to me!
Oh, these are my fingers.
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