I brought some work home (again) to complete and I had my trusty sidekick 'helping' me out. Unfortunately while I was busy taking these cute photos, little bun deleted some information on the slides which I had been working on!! I had to redo some parts but good thing it wasn't a lot.

Little bun: "Momma, your laptop is nom nom nom..."

Yum yum yum... I have tasty feeties!!

Mother's Day 2012

Celebrating my very first 'Mother's Day' as a 'real' mother.. I have waited too freaking long for this day. Waaaay too freaking long.

On this special day, I'm just going to relax and enjoy every single minute with little bun, and I know that my Angels are with me too. Finally, for the first time in many years, this Mother's Day is without pain and tears.

I sent Dr Anu a card earlier this week.. It's a 'thinking of you on Mother's Day' kind of card. I didn't write much, just a short and simple note that we are thinking of her and most importantly, thank her for giving me a reason to celebrate this year's Mother's Day. Just received a text message from her wishing me 'Happy Mother's Day'!

Off to write the card that I got for my mom before we go over to her place for dinner. I also got her a card on behalf of little bun. This will be the very first card she receives from little bun and I'm sure she'll be stoked!! She's as proud a Grandma as I am as a mom.

My precious and I hanging out at some coffee joint in town. Yes, I know he looks nothing like me and everything like his daddy.. (BOO!!).

Just look at that serious little expression on his face.. I love my little bun so much... **blissful sigh**.

Nom..nom..nom...

Little bun having fun and enjoying his lunch of pureed pumpkin!! He makes a terrible mess everytime but he seems to be having such a good time I try to overlook the mess. Thank goodness for the plastic bib with 'catchment' cos it saved me from washing a lot of clothes.

Back to work today... but at least this is a very short week for me (only 1 work day!!) because of 2 public holidays coupled with the fact that I don't work on Mondays and Fridays. Additionally, I have taken Thursday off as my mom had to go for a medical appointment, hence couldn't take care of little bun. I don't mind at all cos I need every excuse I can get to spend time at home with him (ermm.. does this make me a bad employee from my employer's perspective?).

It's so hard to drag myself away from the 'smiling magnet' that is my son... When I am away from him, I miss his unique scent. It's almost like a drug... almost... I love to smell his head as much as I love to smell the paw pads of Huskee and Hershey. Yes, I do like to smell the paw pads of my doggies.

Water Baby!!

We brought little bun to the swimming pool for the very first time and our little boy had a blast (and so did we)!! He had a fun time paddling those chubby little legs and when he got tired/bored, he just drifted around the pool in his cute float which Mark bought for him (it even comes with a 'shelter'!). I guess he finds this experience a novelty, yet at the same time very familiar because he spent 9 long months in a bag of water inside my belly!

This new experience kept him entertained for a good 30 minutes before daddy decided that little bun has had enough fun for the day. All three of us enjoyed ourselves so much we have decided to do it every weekend, if weather permits. I am already looking forward to our next trip to the pool!

Look ma, big bubble!!

Jumperoo!!!

To celebrate little bun's half-a-year-old birthday, little bun's doting dad bought for him this Jumperoo from Fisher-Price. His daddy bought it behind mummy's back and without using any of the membership discounts that mummy has. It would have shaved at least 10%-15% off. The mummy is not happy.

Mark and I had been discussing whether or not we should be buying the Jumperoo or the ExerSaucer from Evenflo for little bun for a couple of weeks now. They both cost quite a bit, so there's no way we can get both. Moreover, they are both pretty big and bulky, we have no room in our pigeon-hole sized apartment for both of them. The other thing holding me back is this will only be able to keep little bun intersted for only a couple of months. The 'return on investment' actually is not high. Well, I suppose to Mark, nothing is more important that his champion having fun and enjoying himself, so he went ahead and bought the Jumperoo after reading reviews of both products.

Below are photos of the first time we put little bun into the Jumperoo... he was quite puzzled and uncertain of the new toy at first. In fact I think he was a little afraid of the flashing lights and loud music.

I have put him in again today (3rd time) while I did some housework and he is showing a lot of interest in it! (Whew..for a moment I was really worried that it'd be money down the gutter if he doesn't fancy it). Little bun was turning himself around to the different areas and also started 'jumping' gently. Hope he continues to show interest in his new toy!!

Little Bun is 6 Months Old!!

Guess what?!! This little boy turns 6 months today!!

For me, time had never pass faster than it did in the last 6 months... I cannot believe the squirming baby whom I am struggling to contain in my arms today was a teeny-tiny infant just 6 months ago. Instead of crying, he's now able to coo and make weird noises when the mood catches him. He breaks into the most awesome gummy smile when Mark and I are doing the 'right' things to entertain him. His little stubby (and drool coated) fingers grabs and pulls anything and everything within his reach, which usually is my hair and/or spectacles.

My heart is filled with an incredible amount of love for this little human, and if it's even possible, my love for him continues to grow and grow and grow... He single-handedly brought the joy back into our lives, and he gives meaning to my life. He is the reason why I look forward to waking up each morning and he is the reason why I can smile again (and he is also the reason why I drag myself to work).

Mark and I are so blessed with our healthy and happy child who has a ready smile and cheeky grin. This is what I hope for him for the rest of his life.. simply to be happy and healthy always.

Little bun getting his 6 Months Old birthday kiss from his big sister, Hershey.

Little bun: "Help me, momma..."