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.

Toes, toes, toes!

Here, my boy shows the art of "toes" ... he seems to like to show me his toes lately, so I thought I'll get some pics of him showing them off. Ryan has been having "weird" phases lately ... haha! My boy's cute & all but sometimes I wonder where he gets his "stuff". Well, at least he's "interacting" with his Mummy & I can't discourage him for that!

Mummy, see my water bottle cap!

I give you my wonder pose!

Another funny pose for Mummy!

One leg up!

Now I'll show you my cute toes!

How about my left feet of toes!

OK, ok I'll let you see my right feet again!

You think it's cute too?

Well, I told you my toes were cute, but you insisted on seeing them again & again!

OK, this will be the absolute LAST time!!!

I show you my bus & train now ...

Ice, Ice Baby!

Recently Ryan has insisted on having his own cup. He refuses to share our drinks & insists that he drinks from his own cup & straw. Whilst that is a show of independence & him growing up, sometimes its not possible nor practical. We do humour him sometimes but he gets grumpy when we don't. Well here are some pics of him doing his thing.

Ryan twiddles his straw whilst Daddy looks on.

Ryan's making a wish???

S-w-e-e-et! (Its just plain water ... really!)

Picking on the ice cubes.

The bracelet on Ryan's hand is actually mine. I just thought I would make him wear this instead because when we were about to leave home he was insisting that he wants to wear the watch I passed to him earlier. As the watch strap was too bis for his tiny arms, I had to "persuade" him to wear the bracelet instead.

My Two Special Boys!

Here are some pics of my two special boys, doing what they do best ... brightening up my life! I enjoy taking pictures of them & I enjoy looking at them even more. I hope to capture more random moments, like sitting around doing nothing coz in life not everyday is a "party" or an exciting event. Its the everyday & the little things that matter more in life. Its in those mundane & simple moments do you get to taste the real meaning of family ... love & devotion.

I just wanna say ... without Ryan & Steven, my life would be meaningless ... but with them, I have reason to ...

Mummy, come & catch me!

While I perch awhile, Mummy takes my photo.

Cheese, Mummy!

Hubby showing off his long legs!

Ryan gives his best mermaid impersonation.

Hubby hanging on to his wriggly lil' boy!

Ryan giving me his "weird" pose.

Lately Ryan is giving me "weird" poses when he says his "cheese". He contorts his body & gives many odd poses. I can't fanthom where he picked it up but I'm seeing it as a "phase" ... its cute but sometimes it "spoils" the pictures. Oh well! as long as he is willing to pose, I can't complain much. At least he's being creative & different, & showing a bit of his unique personality ... so I guess I should encourage him in any way & not be a "wet blanket".

Ryan : I hold on to this, just in case it falls ...

While Daddy smiles, Ryan poses like a mermaid ... again! (How loving!)

Smile? OK, if you say so ...

OK ... I'll give you another smile!

The Contort Pose 1 - Reaching out!

The Contort Pose 2 - Arms arched back!

I'm hanging on Mummy ... hurry up, take the photo!

The Contort Pose 3 - Arch the shoulder back!

Notice Ryan is holding on to his beloved "bus" in most of the pics taken. The "bus" is infact a metal die-cast of an ambulance. As that is a mouthful for him, he calls most vehicles - bus. Lately he has picked up new words for other modes of transportation like - train & van. He spoke "car" much earlier so he does label other cars, like cabs & such, cars too. Well at least he tries ... & shows a great interest in them. Infact, he's literally obsessed with buses & trains. I'm glad though ... its a healthy "obsession" for little boys, though sometimes when we are in the toy section we have to be extra careful, just in case he wants to buy more of them. We do occasionally indulge him & buy them but I don't want to make it a habit nor do I want to spoil him. Well, I try .... I really do.