Thomas The Train Ride

Ryan's latest craze, among others, is Thomas the train. So whenever we see Mr Thomas, he can't help but wanna ride him. This time we amused him with a coin ride. Me little munchkin was very happy!

His outfit kinda matched Thomas.

Aiyah! Why so tight?

Me no like when me ride train ... some kid touches me train.

When they ride, Mummy never lets me touch their ride ... coz its rather RUDE, don't ya think?

A happy smile, from my munchkin!

Looking smart indeed ... as the train conductor.

Daddy looking rather "worried" ... why Daddy?

Daddy, dun cover my face lah!

Random Pics

Ryan loves giving me his weird poses these days & these are some that he "created" recently. Some are more odd than others but the pics didn't turn out too good.

A little drool for that special touch ...

Enjoying yet another milkshake

As usual, not a weekend goes by without Mr Milkshake from Mac's. I wish he will outgrow it soon (not soon enough). Duh! but I have myself to blame, for buying it. Enjoy it ... my little munchkin!


The T-shirt that Ryan is wearing is a rather "samseng" one. It has dog tags, a utility belt & a revolver in its hipster. I don't let my son buy toy guns but I let him wear a T that bears a gun ... duh! Ok ... I was being hypocritical when I bought it but it was so unlike a kid to wear such an adult oriented pic/logo, that I couldn't resist buying it for my kid. It was pretty cheap too (thou I can't remember how much). Ironically, it has the word BEAR emblazoned across its back ... so "fierce" in the front & yet so kiddy-cute in the back!

Ryan giving his Daddy a cheeky grin.

Slurping the "choco-letey" goodness of milk!

Hhhmm ... did I get it all?

OK, I'll give you 1 good shot ... hurry up, take it! (that straw in his mouth, just spoils the pic!)

One more shot?

Ok, last one ... alright! I need my break from all these modelling!

Lost shoe ... A sign?

In the previous post, you can see Ryan wearing a sandal that he particularly likes. Its camouflage patterned & was purchased at Bata for under $20. Eventhough the sandals fit him, I dont' understand why its "loose". Why you might ask am I even bothering to mention a pair of shoes? Well, before this, I was contemplating changing his sandals to a new pair that I had bought earlier (a Spiderman sandal that lights up). Hawing & hemming ... I was still "deep" in thought when the decision was made for me ....

Whilst on a dinner outing, on the way back to the car, hubby realised that yet again, Ryan lost one of his sandal. He tried to trace back his steps ... through the car park, the lift & further up but to no avail. What puzzles me was it was probably a mere couple of minutes (seconds even) that had lasped ... so how could the sandal have "dissapeared" into thin air? It wasn't as if we dropped money or anything valuable ... what could anyone do with a single pair of sandal?

Well, though we were dead puzzled at the dissapearance of that shoe I put it to deliverance ... destiny even. In a small yet funny way, I think it was time to change shoes ... & as I was soooo indecisive ... Fate decided for me. God works in mysterious ways ... why? Only He knows. Maybe its because the shoes were ill fitting but Ryan wasn't able to tell me. Maybe the new sandals gave better grip (which I discovered later ... was true). Maybe its just God's way of "smacking" Ryan's Mummy on the head ... & remind her to change her son's shoes ... pronto!

I thank God for little reminders that slips my muddled brain. I thank God for directing me into the right direction when I'm undecisive. I thank God for all His blessings ... for being able to afford a new pair of sandals for my son when we lose the old pair. I thank God ... everyday ... for all that I have & don't have ... for only He knows when is the right time for this & that. We question why bad things happen to us but in the bigger scheme of things ... everything happens for a reason. We just don't know why .... we lose a sandal for no rhyme or reason. The sandal is just an analogy to what's been happening to us ... we can't understnad why we go through what we have to go through but there's a lesson to be learnt ... in everything. Like to buy shoes that fit correctly (duh!) & to never question why that shoe's now gone forever.

So if anyone has seen a single pair of shoe that looked like this, leave it be & move on ... its meant to be! The previous photos were the last taken of that sandals (on an outing). Bye shoes ... may you go in peace! Wink wink!!!

The future F1 champion racer?

Ryan loves all modes of transportation & cars are no exception. These were taken in an arcade (where? I really can't recall ... I take so many photographs of my son that its hard to recall ALL the places that we've been especially nondescript places like arcades ... duh!). Does he have the makings of a future race car driver? Erm ... he seems to posess the deftness of his Daddy, & he's pretty good at a maneuvaring the shopping carts & his pram but I wouldn't say I will support all the speed demon ways of a speedster. I'm old fashioned & speed is definitely not for muah!

I hope Ryan drives like his Daddy (minus the cursing when yet another bl***y inconsiderate Singaporean driver dangerously cuts into our path). He will make a fine driver (not the job) but the skill ... haha!

See how fast he was turning the wheel ... its blurred when this pic was taken.

Daddy, as always ... looking out for his "probationary" driver.

Daddy giving his "champ" a lift.

Its football time now!

Ryan aiming hard!

Taking Rides

As everyone knows, Ryan loves the kiddy rides. Even if its just to hop on to say "Hi!" to Barney, Thomas the train, Paddington the Bear or Elmo ... he just loves them rides. Here are some pics of him doing his many ride impersonations.

Okay, you stay there while I drive, Paddington.

What a big, red dog you are ... Clifford!

Mummy, you look there ... while I play with Clifford.

Is there a puppy on my roof?

Mummy, there's a huge white dog on the roof!

The Ride After The Big Party!

After Ayra's party, we did not head home (as usual). As Ryan had just slept in the car, we were sure he was refreshed & raring to go, so we knew that going home will "bore" him. So we decided to head to Toa Payoh Central. Usually we just hang around or shop or meet up with friends for coffee, but today my ever "sharp-eyed" munchkin saw the kiddy rides there (for the 1st time, I might add). To make him happy, I decided to let him have a run of the ride. It costs $ 3.00 per ride. Ryan was thrilled ... though he didn't understand why he couldn't control the car. Ha! that's because Daddy (& Mummy) decided to choose a vehicle that could be controlled via remote. Eventhough Ryan is pretty adapt at maneauvering (better than his Mummy, infact), the area was pretty tight & since all the rides were taken, we were afraid that he might into a collision.

Alas, thats what happened. A kid kinda slammed into Ryan at top speed but luckily nothing happened to my darling but the kid got the brunt of his "rash" act. He tumbled out of his vehicle ... I was kinda concerned for him & helped him up, asking if he was alright ... but the kid kinda gave me a weak smile & continued as per normal. Kids ... they fall, they get up & they move on. I wish we adults were more like that ... child-like in nature. To be able to pick ourselves up like it wasn't a big deal whatsoever ... wow! thats a trait we should emulate!

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Look-alike Meter

Okay ... once & for all, its been confirmed that my baby looks like the both of us ... EQUALLY! Haha! if you were to ask most people ... they will say that Ryan looks a lot like his Daddy. Does it really matter? Nope, it doesn't ... really, but I'm glad he looks like his daddy coz you can see the bond these two have ... its indescribable, I tell you!



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Update ...

OK, I meant to update the blog recently but this last week was jam packed wif outings & stuff. Have lots of pics & things to blog but have to find the time to get it all down. Will try to find the time soon. Meanwhile ... have a good week everyone!

A Slow Week ... So Tired ...

Have you ever had one of those weeks that seem to go on forever? Well, I'm having one right now. As hubby had to work over last weekend (which rolled over to this week) I am DEAD tired!!! I know hubby is too but I can't help but b***h about it ALL week. I can't help it ... I am soooo tired! I don't even know why I'm so exhausted. I seem to be literally dragging myself the whole week & unfortunately baby & hubby got the brunt of it. I wish I was more chirpy & merry but I just ain't. I can't wait for the weekend to roll in. As I have a doc's appointment on next Monday, hubby is off work ... yahoo! At last, a long weekend.

I am also happy to note that next week is my dear hubby's & my mum's birthday (of all the man in Singapore ... I married one that had the same birthday as my own mum ... coincidence right?). As hubby has his own doc's appointment on Thursday & Friday is public holiday (Good Friday) its an extra long weekend for us. I tell you .. it came no sooner, coz I think I really need the long break. Next Sunday we are supposed to go to Geylang (huh again?) to buy the cloth to so that we can "tailor-made" our baju kurung for Hari Raya this year. I think its supposed to be red this year, we'll see how things go ... I'm game for anything as long as its new coz we didn't make any new bajus last year (we wanted to save money ... hehe!).

So if I'm dead tired ... why am I on the compter at 4 am in the morning. Blame it on my "imsonia-maniac" brain that can't seem to switch off & fall asleep. As I can't doze off, I decided to log on & blog a while. Silly right ... so tired yet dun want to sleep! Arrgh! I can't save me from myself !!!

OK ... here's a pic of Ryan with his Daddy ... which I find sooo CUTE! He's so cute in it coz he's kinda fluttering his big round eyes, with a cheeky smile on his face (holiding on tightly to his all-time favourite McDonald's Chocolate Milkshake, no less!). Hubby was munching on his McSpicy whilst keeping an eye on his little boy.

Catching these 2 guys in print is the highlight of most of my weekends ... they never fail to give me gems, to put up here. When Ryan is all grown up, I know I will miss these days of them together coz as ALL men do, they would probably not pose voluntarily for photos .... Ahh! I will cherish it, whilst I can ...

Ayra's Big Birthday Bash!

OK I'm just putting up the pics for the birthday bash first for my sis to take a look. I will update with commentaries & stories later. Meanwhile, enjoy the photos.

After the party ... Ryan can't help but doze off in the car. He immediately nodded off as he was exhausted chasing the many ballons at the party. I think he enjoyed himself though he was not that comfortable at times with the big crowd. Neither did he eat any food nor the cake. I think all he remembered about the party was lots & lots of running around for the ballons.

I hope Ayra enjoyed her party (she looked very happy!) coz I know her mum & dad & her grandparents put in a LOT of effort to make it a success ... to make the occasion a memorable one. Ayra is an angel ... she brightens any door she walks into & I am happy that I am a part of her life, as an aunt. I know Ryan adores his Kakak (Ayra) as being an only child ... he looks up to her & really enjoys her company. I hope when she's all grown up Ayra will still be close to me & come to me if she ever needs someone to talk to (other than her parents) as an elder in the family. She has the makings of a wonderful human being & I am very sure she will grow up to be a beautiful & well brought up child, kind & generous, always thinking of others & loves her family.

I guess as I've always wanted to have a lil' girl of my own & God has blessed me with a lovable boy, I've always considered Ayra "my little girl". I treat her as my own & try to humour & joke with her whenever I can. Sometimes I am tougher on my son then I am with her. Ahh! The softness of a little girl can never be replaced. Ryan is a ball of energy, mischevious & active like most little boys & he keeps me active & "awake" ... so sometimes doing "girly" stuff is an "escape" that I enjoy taking. Haha! I love my boy ... its not that I want him to indulge in girly pursuits but I yearn to do girly stuff sometimes. The closeness you have with a daughter is something you can never replicate with a son. Don't get me wrong ... at the end of the day, I believe God blessed me with a son because He knows whats best for me & I am eternally grateful to Him. Ryan has changed my life ... he knows that Mama will be lost without him. He is my world ...

Well, enough mush.

Bibik loves u Ayra, Happy Birthday my lovely girl!

Cute Poses!

Puttimg pics up first. Comments later.