BBQ Dinner

Grandpa's having a BBQ session with his ex colleagues and we all joined in for the Yummy Food! Love those BBQ chicken wings! Celeste seen enjoying her stick of satay too!

Is it Dec Yet?

Its been 3 weeks since Papa left for work, we have been trying to keep ourselves occupied like going to the library, walking down to AMK hub, going to swim or taking a stroll downstairs. Weekend has been really interesting so far with activities lining up but this week seems to be kinda empty. It will be another 9 weeks before Papa comes home; i am already feeling tired without him - having to send Celeste to school with her still crying everyday and rushing off to work from there...how i wish time flies to Dec now!

New Experience

It was Zenith's first experience in the pool and OMG! It was so cold when the wind blew past. He felt alittle cold and overwhelmed in a large pool. He was quite scared initially but after reassuring him and holding him close to me, he was really enjoying and relaxing in the water.

Icekimo!

A gathering at the ice-cream cafe, yummy! I love it! And i meant to meet up with my girlfriends & having ice-cream at the same time!

Wah Cool...

Cool pics! Celeste with Auntie Huifang!

See what i can do!

I can sit already

6 month Old

Half more year to his 1st Birthday! Zen is 6 months old with no appearance of teeth yet. He is enjoying his solid with mashed potato, carrots, sweet potato and brown rice cereal. We are going to give him broccoli and cauliflower next! He is able to sit for awhile with our support and is beginning to shuffle his bottom. Zen is also growing well at 8kg and is 65.9cm. By the time Papa comes back, he is already 9 Months old. We are looking forward to that day….

So cute~

Oh how cute... looks like a little puppy, Zen must be in dreamland..
And he's up to say Good Morning to Papa!

Hari Raya Everyone!

How we spent our 1st weekend without Papa! Its quality time with family again. Today, everywhere is packed even at Singapore's biggest shopping mall. We didn't want to waste the night away so spent the rest of the evening walking around Vivo. Celeste had a enjoyable day and it was also the first time Zenith came home so late... .

Ambition....? Let's think!

Where does Zenith wants to work when he's older?
On Stage, in Space or... ?? Actually a pilot seems quite cool to me!

Congrats on the Wedding Couple

Congratulations to Wee Sian and Li Leng. Their wedding was held at Conrad Hotel where i used to work at the Front Desk. The hotel looks the same when i left 8 years ago, and i still get the very warm feeling from it. Those were the days when I had to stand straight for 7 hours at the front desk, greeting & attending to guests needs. It was fun working with Cindy, Melvin, Justin, Patrick, Jeslyn & many more.. but i definitely don't miss my Mid-night shift :o

Day 5 @ School

Still cried after i left this morning but alot better today! She sat with other friends on the floor during story telling, finished her lunch & didn't struggle as much. When she left the centre, she even said bye, gave flying kiss, shake hands to her friends and teachers when Popo asked her to. Things should get better.....!

Yummy Lunch!

What a nice way to celebrate the last day of the working week! We had department lunch @ Carousel On Scotts, food was yummy especially the desserts! SHIOK!

Day 4 @ School

Today must have been a nightmare for Celeste Tay. I sent her to school, and left after saying bye. She was taken aback that i was leaving but had no chance to go after me as the teacher had already carried her. She struggled but couldn't do much except to call out "Mama", "Mama". I stayed outside the class for awhile, peeping in on and off, careful enough not to let her see me. Her cries were heard even from afar. Other parents who were there to drop off their kid, tried to calm her down and assure her Mama will come back later. They carried her to soothe her but it didn't help. Its really heart quenching to see my daughter being left there to cry. My eyes were waterly as i stayed outside to wait and see.

The nice parent who tried to calm Celeste earlier, came out and told me to go off to work. He said, "I know its heart-breaking, but its ok, they will have to go through this phrase. Just go to work, if there is any problem, the teachers will call you. He was very nice to tell Celeste from the window, " Uncle will call Mama to pick you up" and distracted her while i slipped off from her view.

Popo was really worried and went to the centre as early as 8am to make sure Celeste is fine. Peeping in, Celeste was still crying and nothing seemed to be able to calm her down. She kept saying "Home" and wanted to take her shoes from the cabinet and pointed out towards the door. She was even attempting to open the little door that leads to the main door. Popo felt so heart pain to see Celeste crying non-stop from 7 plus and of course, when she called to report to me, i really felt sad too. But we both know she has to learn and adapt to the new environment. The teachers commented Celeste really had a strong character as she nv stopped crying and insisted her ways. Up till 11am, Popo could still hear Celeste's cries from afar..

At 11 plus, Celeste finally quietened down when its time for Lunch. The Principal fed her lunch and after 2 spoons, she was just too tired and fell asleep before Popo could pick her up. She woke up and didn't continue to cry, and Popo brought her home.. Popo bought her 2 pieces of cake and she finished them up. Guess the poor gal was real hungry. I hope she will be better off in school tomorrow.. Its another day before the weekend break.

As Justin's advised, remember its a phase they will pass through...

Relaxing

Little Zenith enjoying his usual evening stroll in his sarong sling :)

Day 2 @ School

Day 2 didn't turn out that well.. She was happy in the beginning but when i sneaked out to go to the Principal's office, she cried out loud. When my mum took over as i left earlier, she started to misbehave. She didn't want to queue up for her turn to play, didn't want to hold her friend's hand and resisted bathing in school. She only fed well for lunch. I would say the toughest part for her will be Separation Anxiety which she needs to outgrown it..

So Cute!

We stopped over at MAC to have a drink because Celeste was thirsy. Seems like Little Zenith was thirsty as well, we forgot all about him!

Go to school "LIVE"

Celeste finally went to school today! Its hard to wake her up in the morning, get her out of the bed & take her shower. Gosh! If this continues, i will be late for work every morning! Things went on well, we walked our way to the childcare which is a 15-20 mins walk. She was happily carrying her Carebear Bag, which i admit its rather bulky for her size. She enjoyed school and did mention to me go to home, but didn't insist on her request. She cried for awhile when the children were very friendly to insist holding her hand. Hahaha. Our our way home, i asked her if she wants to go to school tomorrow, she replied Yes! Hopefully that's real!

1st Day

Papa's left for overseas... Its sad but we are adapting.. Celeste has been mentioning about Papa even when we were out, saying "Papa", "Home". Probably thinking Papa's at home... Good thing Sis invited us for dinner, that kept all of us, especially Celeste occupied. We dined over at "Globetrottters", a restaurant wonderful for the family. Celeste had a wonderful evening with Aunt Stef/Uncle Damien. She spent the rest of the evening playing ball games with Grandma and me reading her stories before she finally settled down to bed.

6th Oct 2007

2 more days and our Weekend & Public Holiday Shopping will never be the same again.. We will have to wait till Dec 31st before life goes back to normal as a family. One consolation is Celeste will definitely behave much better under my discipline! :p

Pain, Ouch!

Celeste was hurt after playing at the waddling pool last evening. She walked over the spotlight located just beside the pool and burnt her foot. The poor gal let out a cry immediately. After her shower, she felt more intense pain till she couldn't stop crying. We have since feedback to the Management and corrective actions will be taken!