I am seldom right about judging my boy. He, is a loving boy, yet very temperamental. One thing I never expect from him, is his readiness to show his love for the lil Bud. To him, I believe "baby" is something that exists in my tummy, out of his imagination how Bud will look like except the general concept and impression of the baby posters he has been seeing out in the malls (if there is).
Ethyl as usual, is the loving sister who hugs and kisses my stretch-marked-disfigured tummy and "chats" with the lil Bud on whatever that comes to her mind.
Brayden on the other hand, is very generous with his hugs and kisses when I thought he will be more reserved in this area. Indeed he is reserved with his words. Ethyl can tell a LONG story to my tum, yet Brayden will only says, "Good Baby, kor kor loves you!"
Lately there has been little fluttering in my tum, I deduced it is Bud who is performing some kungfu fighting in wombsville. How sweet to have such feeling all over again!
As I was immersing in the attention given to me by Hubs and the kids, I was pleased to hear the siblings discussing on how to share the load and help look after Bud when she arrives.
E said "Didi, you help Mommy feed baby one week, I take over the next week ok?"
B obligingly "Ok. So I feed baby milk? I use my milk bottle and feed baby milk?"
E trying to explain "No, Mommy will buy new bottle for baby. You feed baby using the new bottle ok?"
B a lil confused "So baby don't drink breast milk and drink Brayden's milk? I share my milk?"
E kinda-frustrated "Listen, Mommy will give baby breast milk, you just sayang baby when baby drink milk ok? I will feed."
B innocently "I also want to drink breast milk. I give baby my milk ok? Can share one you know?"
E gave up "When baby come out then I tell you again! You don't understand me!"
I sat on the bed, laughing at both...
August 24, 2011
August 18, 2011
Companion
I feel that I have grown up over the years. I am managing expectations better, more tolerant and trying to be more understanding in different circumstances.
Hubs has been working almost 7 days a week for many months due to some projects. Besides the normal working hours, additional OT hours were taken off from our supposed family time. I am trying to be understanding, to manage the household, the kids so that he can work with a peace of mind.
Never has I failed him once. He always trusted me to take good care of the kids and household.
When I am feeling down, I really hope there is a shoulder, a strong pair of arms to wrap me up and give me some comfort.
This is not a complaint. I just hope that he understands I will also need some attention from him. The kids, this family needs his presence so much too. It is not a healthy family if he is simply busy with work.
At times I do wonder...am I an attention seeking desperate housewife? Haha...
Hubs has been working almost 7 days a week for many months due to some projects. Besides the normal working hours, additional OT hours were taken off from our supposed family time. I am trying to be understanding, to manage the household, the kids so that he can work with a peace of mind.
Never has I failed him once. He always trusted me to take good care of the kids and household.
When I am feeling down, I really hope there is a shoulder, a strong pair of arms to wrap me up and give me some comfort.
This is not a complaint. I just hope that he understands I will also need some attention from him. The kids, this family needs his presence so much too. It is not a healthy family if he is simply busy with work.
At times I do wonder...am I an attention seeking desperate housewife? Haha...
August 17, 2011
What Are Both E & B Up To?
Time flies, they are growing up well and fast. Here are some photo updates for friends who are not following me on Facebook.
Ethyl is a very active student in class and in school. She has been the monitor, group leader, teacher appointed student of the class and even her Chinese teacher task her with some duties.
Her last participation is in Sing Singapore Performance. It is a school event for students from P1 to P5. I was moved to tears to see her putting her best foot forward on stage. She had practiced day and night, disturbing my slumber peace.
My support to her is a booster for the whole performance, I know. That was why even when I was feeling lousy with the giddy spells and bloated-ness, I still volunteered to help with the make-up for the team.
As for Brayden, he has been a very adorable, cheerful and cheeky boy to us. He takes good care of everyone at home. He never forgets Jiejie's share whenever there is play or treats.
For he has grown so attached to me, I am often busy with the attention both needed.
For now, I enjoy spending time with them. Soon, time will once again be divided among them, so will attention be. I truly hope I can have the strength and energy to do so!
Ethyl is a very active student in class and in school. She has been the monitor, group leader, teacher appointed student of the class and even her Chinese teacher task her with some duties.
Her last participation is in Sing Singapore Performance. It is a school event for students from P1 to P5. I was moved to tears to see her putting her best foot forward on stage. She had practiced day and night, disturbing my slumber peace.
My support to her is a booster for the whole performance, I know. That was why even when I was feeling lousy with the giddy spells and bloated-ness, I still volunteered to help with the make-up for the team.
As for Brayden, he has been a very adorable, cheerful and cheeky boy to us. He takes good care of everyone at home. He never forgets Jiejie's share whenever there is play or treats.
For he has grown so attached to me, I am often busy with the attention both needed.
For now, I enjoy spending time with them. Soon, time will once again be divided among them, so will attention be. I truly hope I can have the strength and energy to do so!
Hello to Buddie
Our OBGYN appointment was last Saturday. It was really early that we woke the kids up (even earlier than their usual schooling hours), prepared them, and rushed off to our appointment.
E has some idea of what she can expect based on the vague memories she had when I was carrying B. B, on the other hand was completely clueless of what to expect besides knowing that we were there to "see baby".
These are the scans of the fetus (Left: 13 Aug Right: 26 Jul). Without knowing what exactly that is, EB were so excited and echoed "so cute!" when my OBGYN were explaining what they were seeing and hearing (heartbeat).
Curious children, with a very nice loving Doctor who explained the growing limbs, the womb and many other things to them very patiently. I spy Hub smiling at the corner showing his happiness to see our accidental Bud.
Part of record, this is the little stick that confirms Bud's existence.
E has some idea of what she can expect based on the vague memories she had when I was carrying B. B, on the other hand was completely clueless of what to expect besides knowing that we were there to "see baby".
These are the scans of the fetus (Left: 13 Aug Right: 26 Jul). Without knowing what exactly that is, EB were so excited and echoed "so cute!" when my OBGYN were explaining what they were seeing and hearing (heartbeat).
Curious children, with a very nice loving Doctor who explained the growing limbs, the womb and many other things to them very patiently. I spy Hub smiling at the corner showing his happiness to see our accidental Bud.
Part of record, this is the little stick that confirms Bud's existence.
August 6, 2011
What do I like about being a Mom?
Ethyl asked me this question this morning while I was combing her hair after bath. I was startled by this question of hers. Hence I asked why did she ask me this?
E: mom, do you enjoy being a mom?
Me: yes of course! Why ask?
E: Mom, you see...when the children are sick, the mothers are worried. Like me, now my hands are peeling so badly and even simple things I will need help. Don't you find it tiring?
Me: Well, that's about being a mom. Full dose of happiness, one dose of heartache, 2 doses of headaches, 3 doses or frustrations and endless doses of worries. A mom is around to support, to love and to guide. Be a friend, a shoulder and a ear. I get satisfaction when you do well as a person.
End of the conversation, she gave me a hug. She knew too well being a mom isn't a bed of roses. However, the consolation from this conversation is, she understands that my role as a Mom is not a breeze to begin with.
All I have hope for the kids are for them to stay healthy, happy and positive.
Love you both + our budding buddie :-)
E: mom, do you enjoy being a mom?
Me: yes of course! Why ask?
E: Mom, you see...when the children are sick, the mothers are worried. Like me, now my hands are peeling so badly and even simple things I will need help. Don't you find it tiring?
Me: Well, that's about being a mom. Full dose of happiness, one dose of heartache, 2 doses of headaches, 3 doses or frustrations and endless doses of worries. A mom is around to support, to love and to guide. Be a friend, a shoulder and a ear. I get satisfaction when you do well as a person.
End of the conversation, she gave me a hug. She knew too well being a mom isn't a bed of roses. However, the consolation from this conversation is, she understands that my role as a Mom is not a breeze to begin with.
All I have hope for the kids are for them to stay healthy, happy and positive.
Love you both + our budding buddie :-)
August 4, 2011
Budding
Unexpected, unplanned and totally unaware, I have a lil bud blooming in wombsvile.
Both Ethyl and Brayden are full of anticipation and hoping to welcome this new addition to the family.
We too, are looking forward to welcoming this new "Buddie".
Both Ethyl and Brayden are full of anticipation and hoping to welcome this new addition to the family.
We too, are looking forward to welcoming this new "Buddie".
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