He flip!!

At 4mths 1wk old, he flip from his back to tummy and "fall" back to his back after awhile!!

Australia, Sydney Trip Day 4 & 5

 

We went to buy our camera early that morning.

As there are no battery, zero photos on Day 4!

Anyway nothing much as we just went shopping at Birkenhead Point Outlet and dinner at Pancakes on the Rocks.

We planned the day short so as to prepare for the long journey the next day!

 

Day 5 starts early as we need to drive up to Jindayane where we are going for our ski.

Estimate time is about 5hours but we took longer than that as Safety first and of course we stop for breaks and food!

And also for the kids to move around and losen their bones! =P

 

Is a blessing ReAnne behave pretty well throughout the journey.

She sit in her car seat, sleep in there and eat in there!

 

 

 

After about 6hours plus of car ride, we finally reach Jindayane Lake. Which is a village at the foot of the snow mountain.

This is also the place where we going to spend the night!

 

This is our room for the night.

1 Double deck bed and a queen size bed.

 



And once we go out from the back door, we are greeted with the beautiful view of the lake.

There are even ducks walking around.

 

 

We took a stroll around the place awhile before we proceed to have our dinner and rent our gears for the snow mountains!

 

*A note to all people who are going to ski or play snow at anywhere.

Do remember to wear proper shoes if not please go rent it!

No regrets of renting. Is so comfortable walking around the snow.

I still remember clearly my boots and socks are so wet when we went up the snow mountain in US back in 2008. Not to mention my feet are so cold that I don't really enjoy walking in the snow!

 

Day 6 coming up soon.....

 

Milestones for Asher -- 1 - 3mths

Guilty Guilty Guilty!

I ought to feel guilty!

I haven blog much about Asher not to say his growth so far!

And he is almost going to 4th Mth old le.

*Smack head*

(* Walk to the wall and reflect for 5mins*)

 

So here is the updates!



Milestones:

-1st mth:
Lift head for short time -- Yes! no problem after few days
Move head from side to side -- Yup
Make arm movements -- Always moving around!
Bring hands to face -- Sure
Prefer human face than shapes -- Not too sure on these since he cannot tell me
Do strong reflex movements -- Oh yeh...very "strong"
Can forcus on items which are 8 to 12 inches away -- Shld be!
Turn to familiar voices -- He seems to turn to any sound
Blink at bright lights -- Never really go shine lights on him

2nd mth:
Can smiles -- hmm...sometimes!
Track objects with their eyes -- Oh yes
Make different noises -- ya...in fact...alot of noises
Repeat vowel noises like ah, ooh, etc. -- YES! He is sure going to be 1 talkative boy!

3rd Mth:
Raise head and chest up to tummy -- Yes, see him doing it once or twice
Lift head up to 45 degrees -- No problem
Kick and straighten legs -- He loves to stretch since 1st month
Open and shut hands -- Yeah
Push down with legs when lying on a hard surface -- Can!
Reaches for dangling objects -- He will!
Shakes hand toys -- Not really shaking
Grasps toys -- Sure!
Track moving objects -- He sure do!
Imitate sound -- Imitate?! I don't know but alot of sound
Recognizes familiar objects and people -- Hmm.....I think he recognize me
Develop a social smile -- Oh..he sure smiles alot nowadays
Develop hand-eye coordination -- eh....
Can bring both hands together -- he likes to "pray"
Can hold head up with control -- Can but not very good yet
Interested in circular and spiral patterns -- Not too sure cos we dont have these things

Lastly I will end this post with a photo of my darling!!

I promise i will post more!! =)

Our lil Ballerina

As ReAnne really loves Ballet and has been asking when is her next ballet class.

We went to a few ballet schools once we came back to Jakarta.

Finally we decided on "The RockStar Gym".

First is located in a shopping mall.

So we can go for a walk or lunch after her class.

Secondly this school works in the way that we pay a monthly fees and we can actually go for any class unlimited.

Thirdly, they will have a performance week on the last day of the term.

So parents are invited to go in to see what they have learnt for the term.

And so what did ReAnne learn for the past 3 lessons?!

Lets' take a look at the few dances she learnt!

And after the performance, the teacher will choose the best student for the term!

So many "patterns" in Jakarta!

Haha......

爸爸和妈妈的不同

The following is a short conversation between hubz n me:-

Me: Dear, today Ms Minmin (one of Reanne's teacher) told me during singing class, e boys want to sit with Reanne.  And one of them told her that he wants to sit with reanne bcos she is pretty!

Hubz : What?!(looking at Me with his big eyes)

which boy? How old is he? You think we need to change school?

ME: WHY?

Hubz:  I must go school tomorrow and ask the teacher if he really use the word pretty.

ME: BTH

To me, I will think these little boys really knows how to appreciate beauty but for the daddy, all he can sense is danger!!

I think he will be secretly  following his princess out dating next time. 

You know where movies show those daddy following their daughter out movies and throwing popcorn when their heads are too near?! I guess he will be doing that too... haha

**1 of the boys in school who always play with her**

Australia, Sydney Trip Day 3

 

Day 3, we book a day tour online to Blue Mountain through http://www.bluediamondtours.net/

Wise choice i would say.

This company is run by our tour guide, Alena and her husband Roberto. Both very nice people

 

We are picked up at our hotel early in the morning by a Luxury Mercedes Benz that can sit maximum 14 people. Droven by Alena herself.

 As our group has 9 people only so we are joined by another couple.

(You can choose to have the tour exculsive but of cos at an additional price)

Once everybody is comfory on board, off we go to start our beautiful day!

 

 

It takes about 1.5hr car ride to the heart of Blue Mountain district.

Before they bring us for our breakfast, they brought us to a place call Flat Rock.

There are no barriers around, so if bringing kids, please please hold their hands tight.

 

This place is very pretty, where you look out, everything is just what is name of "Flat".

 

 

 

After taking some photos, we went to a cottage house to enjoy freshly baked Scones with Jam & Cream with Homemade Dessert & Hot Chocolate is a MUST when you are in cold country!

 

The scones is so soft and yummy. The Jam and cream is so so delicious!

We have a very fulfilling breakfast.

As for ReAnne, she is happy to have the hot chocolate all by herself!

 

 

With a full tummy, we are ready to see the 3 sisters!

A short backgound of the sisters, they are an unusual rock formation representing three sisters who according to Aboriginal legend were turned to stone. And why were they turned to stone, there are 2 different stories behind it and if you are interested, do take a look at http://www.bluemts.com.au/info/thingstodo/threesisters/

 

Back to the tour, at scenic world, there are 3 rides, Skyway, Railway and Cableway.

(Rides are at own expenses)

 

 

First is the skyway.

This glide between cliff tops and gaze at the rainforest canopy through the glass floor of the Scenic Skyway.

The 720 metre journey provides the best views of Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, and Jamison Valley stretching to the horizon.

 

 

After we reach the top, we took a stroll to take the Railway.

And along the way, we are greeted by the 3 Sisters again.

 

Camwhoring is a must!

 

Then off we go to take the Railway.

This is a 52° incline riding the steepest passenger railway in the world.

It is steep but no worries, is not scary at all!

And is moving at a comfortable speed!

 

 

After the ride, is another stroll in the park.

There are 2 pathways, an hr walk or 15mins walk.

With my MIL and ReAnne with us, we took the latter.

 

Is a nice walk to be so close to the nature away from all the cars.

ReAnne keep telling us she hears birds chirping.

 

Last but not least, we reached the Cableway station.

The 545 metre journey gently descends into the Jamison Valley and to the top of the escarpment. This provides a unique vantage point for viewing the Three Sisters, Orphan Rock, Mt Solitary and Katoomba Falls.

 

 

While waiting for the rest of the people, we enjoyed the sun outside the scenic world shop.

 

 

Before we leave, we bid our last goodbyes to the Mountains at Echo Point.

 

Then Alena brought us to Koomurri Aboriginal Cultural Centre (The World's oldest Culture dating back 40,000 years)

 

We are suppose to go there to watch the people sing and dance.

But we were worried that ReAnne might be scared by so many of them with these make- up.

We skip it!

 

While waiting, we continue our camwhoring!

 

Everything just look so nice when we are having holiday at a good weather country ya!

haha

 

After this is off for lunch. I cannot remember why no pictures are taken. Maybe i'm too hungry till i forget! =P

 

This day tour also includes a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park.

 

We are very lucky to be welcome by a joey, which is another word for young wallaby.

And wallaby is just smaller verison of kangeroo.

 

 Before we fly to australia, we been telling ReAnne we are going to see kangeroos. So she is really looking forward to see them.

And this park is good as she can feed them and pat them.

 

There is even koala bear for us to take photo with.

I just have to upload this picture cos it just look so funny!

I wonder what ReAnne and the koala are thinking!

 

Sad to say, my mood became as blur as this pic before we leave this park for our boat ride.

 

The stripe of the camera snap and the camera fell and broke the lens (Er jie...Sorry once again )

Spoilt my mood for the rest of the day!

But lucky is the photos we took are still there!

If is gone, i think i will cry sia!

 

** Birth Story of Asher **

The same as ReAnne, the birth story of Asher is not as exciting as other people BUT is so much longer than ReAnne.

 

So the saying of 2nd kid will be born faster than the 1st,

 

WRONG!!

 

At least for me, is so much longer and torturing than ReAnne!!

 

Although I have been feeling the pressure and Dr Lee been hinting that this baby will be coming out early, I been telling Asher to please wait at least after JieJie's birthday.

 

It all started on 14th, Friday!

The day we going to celebrate ReAnne's 3rd birthday in School.

So Daddy is back in Singapore as well.

 

Early morning, we went for my routine check up at Dr Lee's clinic.

He did a Vaginal check on me and sort of hinted that the baby is coming out soon.

(BTW, my gynae don't usually say the actual things, we have to guess and make assumption of his words)

 

After that, Hubz and I went for our lunch and collect ReAnne's Cake.

By noon, we went to the school and celebrate her birthday with her friends.

 

Right after the celebration, I'm feeling the cramps. Not intensive but is always there.

Feeling pretty uncomfortable, we called the clinic and was asked to go in and double check.

 

Dr Lee checked through my vaginal and told us we can admit or wait till the pain is more intensive.

I choose the latter.

 

The cramps continued so we decided to admit after ReAnne fell asleep and wait till 12am.

(As anytime after 12am is consider 1 day charge)

 

When we reached, the mid wife did a check on me and I was 2.5cm - 3cm dilated.

So i was given the medicine to poo and strap on CTG.
 

 

And then the long wait began.

** A photo b4 the real thing starts **

 

Through the night, I cannot sleep as the discomfort is just so disturbing.

By morning, not much dilation so Dr Lee asked the mid wife to give me drip to fasten the process.

 

Not long after the drip is given, the real PAIN starts!

If you are wondering if I took epidural,

The answer is Nope, I didnt!

And is really very painful and I regretted!!

 

Should have listen to the mid wife who keeps reminding me that there is epidural throughout the whole process!

(Not a very pro natrual mid wife)

 

I took the laughing gas and the tigh injections again,

But it works wonder this time round!

 

The mid wife taught me the correct way and it really makes me real high and not as pain but is still painful

 

After some time, the urge of pushing came and after a few pushing,

Baby Asher is out with no assistance!

(His head is smaller than his sister's)

 

As he is born 2 weeks earlier, he at 2.71kg is so much smaller than the sister!

 

All in all, I'm glad he is out healthy and hubz is around to experience the pain with me again!!