I woke up this morning to a feverish Daryl. I went to take the thermometer to measure his temp. To my horror, his temp is 38.9 deg. I went to look for Kel to tell him the bad news, but I can't find him at home. I called him on his hp to find that he's downstairs washing the car. I told him the bad news & he replied that he would rushed back soon.
I went to take the liquid paracetamol & fed some to Daryl. During the day, his fever went up & down. It got us very worried, but we were not able to bring him to see Dr Chua as it is a Public Holiday today. Thus his clinic is not opened. All we can do is to feed him the medicine & hope that his fever would subside soon.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
D.A.R.Y.L
We have been teaching Daryl the ABCs for a while already. Recently, we started to teach him how to spell his own name. To my surprise, today he managed to spell his own name for me.
Just now, after our dinner, Daryl & I were sitting on the sofa watching TV. Actually... I was sitting on the sofa watching TV while Daryl is sitting on my lap trying to bounce up & down while facing me. During the advertisements, I asked Daryl how to spell his name. I asked a few times, but he ignored me. Therefore, I turned my attention back to the TV advertisements. Then, out of the blue, Daryl suddenly said, "D. A. R. Y. L, Dah leh..." He couldn't pronouced the R sound, thus it sounded like "Dah Leh" when he said his name. It was so cute that I couldn't stopped laughing. I gave him a kiss & told him what a clever boy he is. Kel who was standing nearby heard what Daryl said & was laughing also.
Just now, after our dinner, Daryl & I were sitting on the sofa watching TV. Actually... I was sitting on the sofa watching TV while Daryl is sitting on my lap trying to bounce up & down while facing me. During the advertisements, I asked Daryl how to spell his name. I asked a few times, but he ignored me. Therefore, I turned my attention back to the TV advertisements. Then, out of the blue, Daryl suddenly said, "D. A. R. Y. L, Dah leh..." He couldn't pronouced the R sound, thus it sounded like "Dah Leh" when he said his name. It was so cute that I couldn't stopped laughing. I gave him a kiss & told him what a clever boy he is. Kel who was standing nearby heard what Daryl said & was laughing also.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wearing the Pants
Daryl knows how to wear his shorts!! He had been trying to wear his clothes for a while already. He will take them out of the drawer & try to wear them. However, he had never been able to wear his clothes till today.
As per his morning routine, he was sitting on our bed watching Sesame Street while Asty was packing the room. All of a sudden, he went to his drawer, took out some of his clothes, climbed up onto his bed & tried to wear his clothes. He finally succeed in wearing his blue shorts after a while.
I only knew about it when I went into our room as I wanted to use the bathroom. When I went in, I saw Daryl who was wearing his romper with his shorts askew. Thus I asked Asty why is he dressed in such a funny way. Her reply was that Daryl wore the shorts himself, thus it looks funny. When I heard that, I laughed & gave my notti boy a very big kiss.
As per his morning routine, he was sitting on our bed watching Sesame Street while Asty was packing the room. All of a sudden, he went to his drawer, took out some of his clothes, climbed up onto his bed & tried to wear his clothes. He finally succeed in wearing his blue shorts after a while.
I only knew about it when I went into our room as I wanted to use the bathroom. When I went in, I saw Daryl who was wearing his romper with his shorts askew. Thus I asked Asty why is he dressed in such a funny way. Her reply was that Daryl wore the shorts himself, thus it looks funny. When I heard that, I laughed & gave my notti boy a very big kiss.
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Kel the Doting Dad
I told Asty to steam our mattress & sofa today as I feel that there are dust mites inside. In order to get Daryl out of the way, Kel & I decided to bring him out when Kel goes to the office to submit his documents.
We waited in the car while Kel went up to his office. While waiting, I took these pics of Daryl. See how happy he is.
After Kel was done, we went to Centrepoint to have our lunch & to do some shopping. I was thinking of getting a booster seat for Daryl as I feel that he is outgrowing his car seat already. We had our lunch at Noodle Place Restaurant where Kel the doting dad fed Daryl his porridge.
It was so heartwarming to see Kel feeding Daryl. He seldom feeds Daryl as usually Asty or me will feed Daryl. Today, he wanted to give me a break, thus he took over the feeding.
After lunch, we went to Mothercare & Robinsons to check out Daryl's booster seat. We didn't see any which we like, therefore, we decided to shelve the idea for the time being.
We waited in the car while Kel went up to his office. While waiting, I took these pics of Daryl. See how happy he is.
After Kel was done, we went to Centrepoint to have our lunch & to do some shopping. I was thinking of getting a booster seat for Daryl as I feel that he is outgrowing his car seat already. We had our lunch at Noodle Place Restaurant where Kel the doting dad fed Daryl his porridge.
It was so heartwarming to see Kel feeding Daryl. He seldom feeds Daryl as usually Asty or me will feed Daryl. Today, he wanted to give me a break, thus he took over the feeding.
After lunch, we went to Mothercare & Robinsons to check out Daryl's booster seat. We didn't see any which we like, therefore, we decided to shelve the idea for the time being.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Cheeky Boy
Daryl drives me up the walls sometimes! E.g. I was on my way to the kitchen to find some food for lunch just now when I saw him dancing on our coffee table. I told him off & asked him to come down from the table. He refused & still gave me a cheeky smile. Asty, who was coming in from the kitchen, quickly carried him down from the table & put him down on the sofa. I told Asty off for not looking after Daryl while I was working.
Then I turned my attention to Daryl. I scolded him & told him that he's a notti boy for dancing on the table. The cheeky boy pretended not to hear me & fixed his gaze on the TV. When I told him that when I am talking to him, he is not supposed to ignore me. Do you know what he did?
He actually used both his hands to cover his ears!! When I saw that, I don't know whether I should laugh or cry! What I did was that I removed his hands from his ears, smacked his hands for covering his ears & smacked his legs for dancing on the table. Then I went back to our study room. Once inside, I was laughing coz it was so funny!! I can't believe that a 21 months old boy knows how to do that.
I told Kel about it when he came back from his appt. He laughed & said that our notti boy is getting to be cleverer already. I hope that this is not a prelude to Daryl's discplining problems. :p
Then I turned my attention to Daryl. I scolded him & told him that he's a notti boy for dancing on the table. The cheeky boy pretended not to hear me & fixed his gaze on the TV. When I told him that when I am talking to him, he is not supposed to ignore me. Do you know what he did?
He actually used both his hands to cover his ears!! When I saw that, I don't know whether I should laugh or cry! What I did was that I removed his hands from his ears, smacked his hands for covering his ears & smacked his legs for dancing on the table. Then I went back to our study room. Once inside, I was laughing coz it was so funny!! I can't believe that a 21 months old boy knows how to do that.
I told Kel about it when he came back from his appt. He laughed & said that our notti boy is getting to be cleverer already. I hope that this is not a prelude to Daryl's discplining problems. :p
Monday, May 14, 2007
Running
Daryl kinda of knows how to run already. Well, I think that it's more of a jog coz he's still not that steady on his feet yet.
We went to Plaza Singapore this afternoon to exchange Kel's hp battery & to collect Asty's repaired hp. The notti boy was very active, kept running all over the place. During our lunch at The Mahattan Fish Market, instead of waiting for us to finish our food, he kept fussing as he wanted to come down to 'exercise' his legs. Kel had to take him out of the restaurant. I heard from Kel that he 'jogged' around the level like 3 times & stumbled a few times coz he's not that steady yet.
Daryl & his lunch. He's wearing the set of top & bottom which I bought from Mothercare in my previous post.
Daryl trying to feed himself. Did I mentioned that he's been doing that very often? He always try to take the fork or spoon from us so that he can feed himself.
After lunch, we went to the Motorola service centre & the Starhub Customer Service Centre. While we were at Starhub, Daryl was wandering all over the place. In order to keep him still, I told Daryl that I want to take some pics with him.
Daryl & Me. The clever boy did something which warms my heart when I was about to take this pic. He actually turned to me & took my glasses off. I got this habit of taking my glasses off when taking pics, I am very amazed that he remembers it.
Another pic of Daryl & me.
Daryl sucking his index finger.
When we were home, he practically 'jogged' everywhere. He looks so cute jogging coz all his baby fats were jiggling. :p Luckily he's still not that steady yet, so we were able to catch up with him. I can't imagine if he 'mastered' the art of running already, then we would have a hard time catching up with him already. On the other hand, maybe I should treat it as a good chance to exercise?? :p
We went to Plaza Singapore this afternoon to exchange Kel's hp battery & to collect Asty's repaired hp. The notti boy was very active, kept running all over the place. During our lunch at The Mahattan Fish Market, instead of waiting for us to finish our food, he kept fussing as he wanted to come down to 'exercise' his legs. Kel had to take him out of the restaurant. I heard from Kel that he 'jogged' around the level like 3 times & stumbled a few times coz he's not that steady yet.
Daryl & his lunch. He's wearing the set of top & bottom which I bought from Mothercare in my previous post.
Daryl trying to feed himself. Did I mentioned that he's been doing that very often? He always try to take the fork or spoon from us so that he can feed himself.
After lunch, we went to the Motorola service centre & the Starhub Customer Service Centre. While we were at Starhub, Daryl was wandering all over the place. In order to keep him still, I told Daryl that I want to take some pics with him.
Daryl & Me. The clever boy did something which warms my heart when I was about to take this pic. He actually turned to me & took my glasses off. I got this habit of taking my glasses off when taking pics, I am very amazed that he remembers it.
Another pic of Daryl & me.
Daryl sucking his index finger.
When we were home, he practically 'jogged' everywhere. He looks so cute jogging coz all his baby fats were jiggling. :p Luckily he's still not that steady yet, so we were able to catch up with him. I can't imagine if he 'mastered' the art of running already, then we would have a hard time catching up with him already. On the other hand, maybe I should treat it as a good chance to exercise?? :p
Friday, May 11, 2007
Cool Boy
We went to Plaza Singapura today to send Asty's hp for servicing. After we had dropped off Asty's handphone at the Motorola service centre, we decided to go shopping.
1st, we went to Mothercare which is having a sale. I was thinking of buying more pyjamas for Daryl as he's outgrowing his ones already. However, I didn't managed to find any nice ones in his size. I only managed to buy 1 set of top & bottom for him which is on offer @ S$16.
After that, we went to John Little as there is a sale going on. We planned to let Asty see whether there are any clothes that she might want to buy. While Asty is browsing, Kel decided to let Daryl try on some sunglasses.
Kel's choice of sunglasses. Doesn't Daryl look cool in this pair?
Daryl striking a pose...
Daryl making his own choice...
I like this pic the most as it shows Daryl looking pensive in his chosen sunglasses.
1st, we went to Mothercare which is having a sale. I was thinking of buying more pyjamas for Daryl as he's outgrowing his ones already. However, I didn't managed to find any nice ones in his size. I only managed to buy 1 set of top & bottom for him which is on offer @ S$16.
After that, we went to John Little as there is a sale going on. We planned to let Asty see whether there are any clothes that she might want to buy. While Asty is browsing, Kel decided to let Daryl try on some sunglasses.
Kel's choice of sunglasses. Doesn't Daryl look cool in this pair?
Daryl striking a pose...
Daryl making his own choice...
I like this pic the most as it shows Daryl looking pensive in his chosen sunglasses.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Like Po Po, Like Daryl
My mum has a habit of squatting on the floor to do her stuff. I think Daryl picked up this habit of hers during our visits. Evidence? Pls see below pics...
Daryl squatting on our bed while playing with my laptop's mouse. I was doing some work while he was reading his books on the bed. Think he got bored, thus he crawled over to disturb me.
Daryl squatting to play with the keys on my laptop.
It's amazing what our kids can pick up without our knowledge. Think Kel & I got to be more careful in our choice of words & actions already. We don't want him to be picking up words or actions which he is not supposed to. :p
Daryl squatting on our bed while playing with my laptop's mouse. I was doing some work while he was reading his books on the bed. Think he got bored, thus he crawled over to disturb me.
Daryl squatting to play with the keys on my laptop.
It's amazing what our kids can pick up without our knowledge. Think Kel & I got to be more careful in our choice of words & actions already. We don't want him to be picking up words or actions which he is not supposed to. :p
Waking Up
Monday, May 07, 2007
Verbalisation
Today is a very, very hot & humid day! Therefore, Kel & I hid in our aircon study room to work while Daryl was in our bedroom helping Asty to pack our room & watch his Sesame Street at the same time.
Usually, while we were working, Daryl has this habit to come into our study room to check on us once in a while. However, this morning, he didn't do so. His doting daddy missed him & went to check on him. He came back & told me this...
Kel told me that Daryl actually pulled Asty to our bathroom, pointed to his bathtub & said. "Put put..." & pointed to the floor. This means that he wanted Asty to put his bathtub on the floor so that he can bath!! As our room got no fan & Asty didn't switched on the aircon as she needs to pack the room, I think that Daryl must be feeling the heat. Thus he wanted to have a bath so that he can cool himself down! Kel was so amazed when Asty told him that. He came back into our study room & told me all about it.
I had a good laugh when I heard that. Partly coz of Daryl's actions, partly coz of Kel's expression. He got this amazed look on his face when he told me that! I retorted that he should spend more time with his baobei so that he can see more of his antics. :p
Usually, while we were working, Daryl has this habit to come into our study room to check on us once in a while. However, this morning, he didn't do so. His doting daddy missed him & went to check on him. He came back & told me this...
Kel told me that Daryl actually pulled Asty to our bathroom, pointed to his bathtub & said. "Put put..." & pointed to the floor. This means that he wanted Asty to put his bathtub on the floor so that he can bath!! As our room got no fan & Asty didn't switched on the aircon as she needs to pack the room, I think that Daryl must be feeling the heat. Thus he wanted to have a bath so that he can cool himself down! Kel was so amazed when Asty told him that. He came back into our study room & told me all about it.
I had a good laugh when I heard that. Partly coz of Daryl's actions, partly coz of Kel's expression. He got this amazed look on his face when he told me that! I retorted that he should spend more time with his baobei so that he can see more of his antics. :p
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Vitagen Time
Yen Li & Xiao Xuan came over to our place this morning as Yen Li wanted to pass me the brochure which she had obtained from Carpe Diem. She is thinking of placing Xiao Xuan there should her mum-in-law is unable to look after Xiao Xuan anymore. Reason being that she is probably going to shift in with her eldest son to look after their baby gal. I was also thinking about placing Daryl there should things don't work out at home as the centre is very near to my place.
Yen Li & I had a very nice chat whereby she told me about her observations about the centre. She feels that the centre is quite good in terms of the environment & the activities, however, she feels that the fees are slightly on the high side. Thus she is still thinking about it.
While we were chatting, Daryl & Xiao Xuan had a very enjoyable time playing in his playyard. Even though Xiao Xuan is already 6 years old, she still enjoys playing with Daryl's toys. This shows that toys got no age limit. :p
As it was quite a hot day, I gave Daryl & Xiao Xuan vitagen to drink. They were so happy judging by the big smiles on their faces.
Note that it's not my photography skills that were lousy, it's coz they were moving around so much that it's very difficult to get a good shot of the 2 of them. :P
Yen Li & I had a very nice chat whereby she told me about her observations about the centre. She feels that the centre is quite good in terms of the environment & the activities, however, she feels that the fees are slightly on the high side. Thus she is still thinking about it.
While we were chatting, Daryl & Xiao Xuan had a very enjoyable time playing in his playyard. Even though Xiao Xuan is already 6 years old, she still enjoys playing with Daryl's toys. This shows that toys got no age limit. :p
As it was quite a hot day, I gave Daryl & Xiao Xuan vitagen to drink. They were so happy judging by the big smiles on their faces.
Note that it's not my photography skills that were lousy, it's coz they were moving around so much that it's very difficult to get a good shot of the 2 of them. :P
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Open Sesame
I noticed that Daryl had grown slightly taller recently. He used to have to stand on tiptoes so that he can reach the knob on our doors, nowadays, he doesn't need to. This is very useful to him especially when he wants to play with the door knob by locking it & unlocking it. Oh, did I mentioned that it's 1 of his favourite activities at night before he sleeps?
Today, I discovered that Daryl knows how to open the door!! After his evening bath, we were in our room watching his new Sesame Street disc. As the disc had finished, I went out to take another disc for him. As I didn't want him to get himself hot & sweaty by running about outside our room, I closed the door after me when I went out.
On my way back to our room, I heard Daryl locking & unlocking the door, then to my surprise, I saw the door opened & his cheeky face peeping out to see where I am. When he saw me, he went, "Jiak..." with a cheeky grin on his face. I was so surprised to see him. Asty who was nearby was also surprised as it's the 1st time that Daryl managed to open the door by himself. I went to tell Kel about it. His reaction, "Jialat... now we got no means to keep him in 1 place already!"
It then dawned on me that it's true. Previously, when he was being a brat, I would put him inside the room so that he can "reflect on his mistakes". Note that it doesn't work that way, coz he would be crying & screaming when he's inside the room. After a while, when I go in to "rescue" him, he would be so "grateful" that he would behave himself. Hehehe... Since he can open the door by himself now, this method would not work on him anymore already. Sigh... now I got to think of another way to discipline my little emperor already... Wish me luck...
Today, I discovered that Daryl knows how to open the door!! After his evening bath, we were in our room watching his new Sesame Street disc. As the disc had finished, I went out to take another disc for him. As I didn't want him to get himself hot & sweaty by running about outside our room, I closed the door after me when I went out.
On my way back to our room, I heard Daryl locking & unlocking the door, then to my surprise, I saw the door opened & his cheeky face peeping out to see where I am. When he saw me, he went, "Jiak..." with a cheeky grin on his face. I was so surprised to see him. Asty who was nearby was also surprised as it's the 1st time that Daryl managed to open the door by himself. I went to tell Kel about it. His reaction, "Jialat... now we got no means to keep him in 1 place already!"
It then dawned on me that it's true. Previously, when he was being a brat, I would put him inside the room so that he can "reflect on his mistakes". Note that it doesn't work that way, coz he would be crying & screaming when he's inside the room. After a while, when I go in to "rescue" him, he would be so "grateful" that he would behave himself. Hehehe... Since he can open the door by himself now, this method would not work on him anymore already. Sigh... now I got to think of another way to discipline my little emperor already... Wish me luck...
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