To mark this 1 year old celebration, it was a simple, casual celebration with close friends at my mum's place, with home cooked food. I thank you all for your presence, for all your well-wishing and blessing for Joshua. It was a good time of catching up.
We had been parents for 1 yr, time seems to fly by un-noticeably, if you ask me if it was tough, not really. Joshua had been a good and easy baby, no cries when he is hungry, does not fuss when he is wet or dirty. Only the teething period, falling sick, plus the recent high-activity months prove to be a little draining of energy on us.
If you ask any parents, their smiles, their little giggles, their woo-ahhs, their swaying of litte butt when they first walk, their little waves simply melt your heart.
1 year marks the beginning of a whole new fun and excitement :
-Exposure to new food (So Uncles and Aunts, don't wave your fries, chocolate at Joshua)
-More jabbering of new words
-More 10m sprints after the little guy
-Being tactful in our words ( not too sure what or when he picks up from us)
-New teachings ( potty-training, self-feeding, self-dressing, gosh.. )
-Discipline.....this is tough, we are still learning how best to handle his demands. He negotiates!
The list can go on, I wish I have more time with him to teach him. Yet now, I can only trust in the Lord to guide him as he grows.
Our prayers for you Joshie, that you grow strong and healthy. Filled with the spirit and wisdom of God. That you always be a fighter of faith, a warrior for God. Amen :)
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Liken to a SAHM
Had a company floating half day last fri, followed by a company official off on Mon. The long weekend holiday with Joshua alone, gave me a taste of being a stay-at-home-mummy.
Well, do I like it? Guess I enjoy playing and having fun with Joshua, teaching him new things. Yet also challenging. Having to wake up earlier than him, to wash up, prepare the ingredients for his lunch. My breakfast will be just a hot drink, or non, lunch will be whatever Joshua is eating. I don't mind actually, I love home cooked, natural tasting food!
Today, we had our little adventure. Brought Joshua to the saloon to trim his hair, so that he look good for his mini-bday party this coming Sun. Then met up with my mum, we drove to Vivocity. He didn't fuss to want to be in the front passenger seat with me, as he is always used to having me with him. He was behaving really well, and even doze off in his car seat. Also, He was all good in his pram throughout, must be the big crowd that is keeping him real occupied.
Came home, Deary was still at cell group prayer meeting, and had to change and bath him. Good thing my mum was around, and I was able to wash up before feeding him.
Now, the little guy is fast asleep, must be completely tired out.
I had a good time with him. Seeing him wave at every single kid he saw. Throwing 'fly-kiss' to every single person that wave at him. Doing is smile at everyone. And smooching me with him slimy kisses. Ah.....such a rewarding day :)
These are the little things that I really miss when I am at work.
Well, do I like it? Guess I enjoy playing and having fun with Joshua, teaching him new things. Yet also challenging. Having to wake up earlier than him, to wash up, prepare the ingredients for his lunch. My breakfast will be just a hot drink, or non, lunch will be whatever Joshua is eating. I don't mind actually, I love home cooked, natural tasting food!
Today, we had our little adventure. Brought Joshua to the saloon to trim his hair, so that he look good for his mini-bday party this coming Sun. Then met up with my mum, we drove to Vivocity. He didn't fuss to want to be in the front passenger seat with me, as he is always used to having me with him. He was behaving really well, and even doze off in his car seat. Also, He was all good in his pram throughout, must be the big crowd that is keeping him real occupied.
Came home, Deary was still at cell group prayer meeting, and had to change and bath him. Good thing my mum was around, and I was able to wash up before feeding him.
Now, the little guy is fast asleep, must be completely tired out.
I had a good time with him. Seeing him wave at every single kid he saw. Throwing 'fly-kiss' to every single person that wave at him. Doing is smile at everyone. And smooching me with him slimy kisses. Ah.....such a rewarding day :)
These are the little things that I really miss when I am at work.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Birthday Coming..
Counting down, 11 more days....and Joshua is 1 yr old!
Deary and I are still comtemplating what to do plan for his birthday, yaya, may seems too late to throw a party. But that is really not what we wanted to do. We are not really keen on the idea of having to pack and clean up the whole house after the party. Even though it is fun for Joshua to meet up with baby friends and cousins.
What we really wanted was to go away on a short holiday. Maybe to a beach resort, just somewhere quiet, away from housework....haaa
Well, maybe will just take this upcoming weekend to discuss about it. My brain is just too filled with work and tiredness.
Don't let the 'no-party' stops your presents from coming, don't forget it is always a blessing to give :)
Friday, October 13, 2006
Joshua is well - Thank you all!
Thank you for all your prayers!
Joshua slept through the night for the whole week, drowsy due to the medication. And his mucus had dried up and became clear. This is really good sign. His eye's redness had gone, except of the cut lips and the bump on the forehead from his fall. He is back to his usual fun...messing the kitchen, pulling all the wires out from the TV console, tearing my magazines apart.
Thank you mum!
The whole week of good dinner had added weight and chubbiness to Joshua, you could tell it from his face. My mum had taken the trouble to travel everyday from Woodlands to Tiong Bahru to cook for Joshua, and even do housework for us. She irons, clean up Joshua's room, knowing I plan to put him in his own room. It gives me more time to spend with Joshua, relax abit after he sleeps. I really appreciate it mummy.
Thank you God!
For your hatch of protection over Joshua and for help available. We love you!
Joshua slept through the night for the whole week, drowsy due to the medication. And his mucus had dried up and became clear. This is really good sign. His eye's redness had gone, except of the cut lips and the bump on the forehead from his fall. He is back to his usual fun...messing the kitchen, pulling all the wires out from the TV console, tearing my magazines apart.
Thank you mum!
The whole week of good dinner had added weight and chubbiness to Joshua, you could tell it from his face. My mum had taken the trouble to travel everyday from Woodlands to Tiong Bahru to cook for Joshua, and even do housework for us. She irons, clean up Joshua's room, knowing I plan to put him in his own room. It gives me more time to spend with Joshua, relax abit after he sleeps. I really appreciate it mummy.
Thank you God!
For your hatch of protection over Joshua and for help available. We love you!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
* Heart pain *
Joshua came down with a flu and throat infection on Sun night. He was fussing very hour, his nose all blocked.
Mon morn, mucus turned green, so it was really not a good sign, and we decided to bring him to a PD ( else, usually we would really just let him rest and treat it ourselves ). So, the mummy aka me, decided to take 2 days leave to make sure he had recovered at least 70% before returning to work, and putting him at my in law's house.
Thank God my mum was around to help on Tue. She made loads of cooling barley and chrysanthemum for Joshua. Watery porridge too. ( She even offered to come by today to cook for Joshua. So nice huh!)
Hai...the drama of all happened yesterday night........
With a blocked nose, Joshua was tossing and turning on our bed. Calling "El-mo-mo" , pointing at the door, wanting to go to the living room to find Wilson. He lost his grip, and fell FLAT on his face. I was shocked, picked him up and he was BLEEDING......on the nose and lips! AH!!I went frantic! Trying to reach Wilson, both my mobile and housephone failed!
Thank God, he came back in a few minutes, to see a frantic mum, with blood trailing down her arm and a crying boy, mouth full of blood.
I felt really bad, if only I had been a bit more careful. It is really heartpain to see the swollen lips and his cut on the nose. He even had a slight bump, and slightly red on his eyes. Pray that nothing serious.................
Mon morn, mucus turned green, so it was really not a good sign, and we decided to bring him to a PD ( else, usually we would really just let him rest and treat it ourselves ). So, the mummy aka me, decided to take 2 days leave to make sure he had recovered at least 70% before returning to work, and putting him at my in law's house.
Thank God my mum was around to help on Tue. She made loads of cooling barley and chrysanthemum for Joshua. Watery porridge too. ( She even offered to come by today to cook for Joshua. So nice huh!)
Hai...the drama of all happened yesterday night........
With a blocked nose, Joshua was tossing and turning on our bed. Calling "El-mo-mo" , pointing at the door, wanting to go to the living room to find Wilson. He lost his grip, and fell FLAT on his face. I was shocked, picked him up and he was BLEEDING......on the nose and lips! AH!!I went frantic! Trying to reach Wilson, both my mobile and housephone failed!
Thank God, he came back in a few minutes, to see a frantic mum, with blood trailing down her arm and a crying boy, mouth full of blood.
I felt really bad, if only I had been a bit more careful. It is really heartpain to see the swollen lips and his cut on the nose. He even had a slight bump, and slightly red on his eyes. Pray that nothing serious.................
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
I am proud of You, Daddy!
Lunch today is served by Joshua very own Daddy! The mummy is feeling alittle washed out today, so the Daddy decided to whip up Joshua's meal. Deary had been helping to prepare Joshua's meal, wash the rice, chop up the vegies. Then I would kinda supervise the last bit, throwing all the items in.
Special CHEF Appearance's Menu :
Ingredients:
1) Piece of pork
2) 1 potato
3) 3 stalk of broccoli
Boil rice
Throw in pork, potatoes and broccoli
Lastly toss in abit of LUV ( pls go...ah....so sweet)
Being mummy, I tried a mouth of the leftover. Trust me, I am amaze, it tastes GOOD! Guess, I can leave it to the Daddy to wake up early. HAAAA....Deary, don't sweat :P
Special CHEF Appearance's Menu :
Ingredients:
1) Piece of pork
2) 1 potato
3) 3 stalk of broccoli
Boil rice
Throw in pork, potatoes and broccoli
Lastly toss in abit of LUV ( pls go...ah....so sweet)
Being mummy, I tried a mouth of the leftover. Trust me, I am amaze, it tastes GOOD! Guess, I can leave it to the Daddy to wake up early. HAAAA....Deary, don't sweat :P
Monday, October 02, 2006
SMILE
Joshua is picking things up really fast, it is really fun teaching him things. It amazes us how fast he registered what he was taught. We had been teaching him how to smile at people and in front of the camera. It is really funny and how adorable he looks as he attempts to smile when we say " smile ! "
Joshua smiling at passerby at the supermarket. *CUTE*
There were other times when it was a simply instructional smile.
Ha..trying really hard to smile.
Joshua smiling at passerby at the supermarket. *CUTE*
There were other times when it was a simply instructional smile.
Ha..trying really hard to smile.
Monday, September 25, 2006
What's cooking - Meats
Tired with all the same vegie and pork/fish combination. Decide to trial on adventurous meat! When I say adventurous I am referring to Frog(!!) and Beef. These 2 meats are more challenging, they have a stronger and more distinct taste and smell. Babies have such sensitive taste bud, any new additions of food they notice it immediately. So, best advise, introduce a new food, by a small potion, see if they like it. Or mix it with their favourite food.
Froggy Porridge ( from 8mth onwards)
See! all the frogs squash in the fish tank. Spelt G-R-O-S-S......
-1 pc of pork loin
-1 freshly skinned frog
( keep them in the freezer, immediately after getting from the market, if you don't plan on cooking them the very day. Don't look at the skinning of the frog, it makes my hair stand even till today!!Make sure the skin and blood clots are all cleaned out. Yucks! *shiver*)
-3 stalks of broccoli
-1 thin slice of young giner (to musk smell)
-Rice
1) Boil rice
2)Throw pork and frog in when water boil
3)70% cooked, throw broccoli and ginger
4) Serve when cook
3)Throw in broccoli and
Beef Stew (for 9mth onwards)
-Beef flank
(there are different parts of beef that can be used, go to Carrefour, check out their chart on beef parts to use for stewing/boiling/frying)
-1 potatoe
-1carrot
-some peas
1) Boil water
2)Throw in all the vegie
3) Throw beef
4) Boil on low fire
5) Can throw in some pasta or rice
Froggy Porridge ( from 8mth onwards)
See! all the frogs squash in the fish tank. Spelt G-R-O-S-S......
-1 pc of pork loin
-1 freshly skinned frog
( keep them in the freezer, immediately after getting from the market, if you don't plan on cooking them the very day. Don't look at the skinning of the frog, it makes my hair stand even till today!!Make sure the skin and blood clots are all cleaned out. Yucks! *shiver*)
-3 stalks of broccoli
-1 thin slice of young giner (to musk smell)
-Rice
1) Boil rice
2)Throw pork and frog in when water boil
3)70% cooked, throw broccoli and ginger
4) Serve when cook
3)Throw in broccoli and
Beef Stew (for 9mth onwards)
-Beef flank
(there are different parts of beef that can be used, go to Carrefour, check out their chart on beef parts to use for stewing/boiling/frying)
-1 potatoe
-1carrot
-some peas
1) Boil water
2)Throw in all the vegie
3) Throw beef
4) Boil on low fire
5) Can throw in some pasta or rice
Thursday, September 14, 2006
No, No, Joshua!
Deary and I are in the stage of disciplining Joshua. We would always be, " No, No! Joshua, dangerous!" or " Give mummy, please." We had to raise our voice, and be stern to him, at times he would break out into a wide smile, thinking we were playing with him!
He is definitely learning and trying out the effects of each emotion that he displayed. He whine and scream if we force something out of his grasp. Or even attempt to move things out of reach before he could grab it. There were times he would whine and try to wriggle out of our hold. Trust me, he sure have alot more persistency then we expected. He would cry for a whole 5min, and we would speak sternly to him, explaining to him, why it is wrong for him to do that. After he stopped crying, we would give him a good hug. It was always so tempting to want to give in to him then bear with the loud cries. Haa...
Did comtemplate reading some christian books on child upbringing, but don't have the time to get down to it. Guess for now, I can only pray for wisdom from God, make me an expert of my own child ;)
He is definitely learning and trying out the effects of each emotion that he displayed. He whine and scream if we force something out of his grasp. Or even attempt to move things out of reach before he could grab it. There were times he would whine and try to wriggle out of our hold. Trust me, he sure have alot more persistency then we expected. He would cry for a whole 5min, and we would speak sternly to him, explaining to him, why it is wrong for him to do that. After he stopped crying, we would give him a good hug. It was always so tempting to want to give in to him then bear with the loud cries. Haa...
Did comtemplate reading some christian books on child upbringing, but don't have the time to get down to it. Guess for now, I can only pray for wisdom from God, make me an expert of my own child ;)
Monday, September 11, 2006
He is no longer a baby
Over the last weekend, we made a decision to sacrifice our time with Joshua. He is a big boy, I mean the fact he is eating his 2nd solid and rather independant from his parents. I have decided to self-upgrade him to Nursery 3 with the toddlers. He is really active now, keeping him in Nursery 1/2 is tough. I had to keep him from 'tramping' on the younger babies or 'scratching' them. It must feel really weird for him, that mummy kept pulling him away, when he just wanted to make friends!
To really be back on track with God, and being able to absorb the message fully. I decided to leave Joshua with my mum-in law on Sat evenings and the maid to stay with him in the nursery on Sun mornings.
It wasn't easy, we had to rush back after Sat svc, grab dinner along the way with Joshua. And Sun mornings are challenging for me, had to express, cook a full lunch for him, bring along a really big bag. It was really tiring. Yet I know Deary really wanted me to be around, seated beside him during svc.
But it was really such a great weekend, being in the presence of the Lord. And Joshua, he did miss mummy a little, but I guess the toys and friends make the absence worth-it!
To really be back on track with God, and being able to absorb the message fully. I decided to leave Joshua with my mum-in law on Sat evenings and the maid to stay with him in the nursery on Sun mornings.
It wasn't easy, we had to rush back after Sat svc, grab dinner along the way with Joshua. And Sun mornings are challenging for me, had to express, cook a full lunch for him, bring along a really big bag. It was really tiring. Yet I know Deary really wanted me to be around, seated beside him during svc.
But it was really such a great weekend, being in the presence of the Lord. And Joshua, he did miss mummy a little, but I guess the toys and friends make the absence worth-it!
Friday, September 08, 2006
Misc Aug
Had not been blogging for a mth, been so busy...
Mastitis
I had always thank God, how easy breastfeeding had been for me. I never had engorgement, or cracked/bleeding nipples or poor latch on of the baby. Joshua was not easy on the 1st day after he came back home, he went on hunger strike for half a day. But I was adament, bearing his loud cries, non-stop mumbling of my mum to give him the bottle. Togather with the prayer support of friends, I succeeded. It was simply a breeze for the last 9months.
Until I was hit with mastitis!! It is an infection, which is likely due to germs introduced by the baby. You know how Joshua at this stage loves putting things into his mouth! It was high fever on and off. Pain in the chest. It was simply horrible feeling. Poor deary, spent 1 whole week, every evening, doing hot massage for me, for several hours.
Never a moment I comtemplated weaning Joshua off, deary and I really wanted Joshua to have strong health foundation. Even as I blog this, I felt like giving myself a pat on the shoulder. I am a 'Wei Da' mummy! Haa...all the way! 14months to go!
Hair Cut #3
We decide it was time for Joshua's 3rd hair cut when 3 passerbys (in 1 day) thought Joshua was a GIRL! This time, we had to try really hard to keep him still. He was trying to grab the shaver, the comb. Instead of the toys we were dangling in front of him. Babies, they are just so smart, they know what you are trying to distract them from!
At the end, it was a nice cut, with a slight jaggered cut. But this is what Joshua thought of his hair cut.
He even took his first dive in a saloon 'jacuzzi'.
Baby Dedication
7th Aug, this day was one of the significant day of Joshua's life! Pastor Kong prayed for Joshua.
Penang Trip
Just back on Mon from our 3 days Penang roadtrip. It was Joshua 2nd oversea trips (minus the countless trip to JB). The 1st trip to KL was when he was just a mere 2.5mth, it was so much easier! Since I was breastfeeding, it was latching on all day long. * smug* The only bulky barang barang was his diapers! At that time, he needed frequent change every 4hrs.
Now at 10mth, he is on his 2nd solid. Being really particular about hygiene and food. I brought the slow cooker, lots of fruits (to keep him still in the car), organic bottle jars and cereal. Not counting his stroller, bolster, hot water tumbler, bottles the whole trip, it was feeding most of the time. Trying to keep him away from the steering wheel. (Not sure if this is boy and car thingy) Baby at this age needs small meals to keep them full and occupied.
We had a nice nap at the Batu Ferringhi beach after the feed. It is also Joshua's 1st experience with the sand and the sea!
Being in a new environment, Joshua became quite a climber!It was exhausting trying to keep him still, that I stop trying and let him be. Fell twice, missed countless naps, to be honest, in the end I didn't quite had the mood to do shopping. Planning for another trip end of the year, hopefully he could walk a little by then
Mastitis
I had always thank God, how easy breastfeeding had been for me. I never had engorgement, or cracked/bleeding nipples or poor latch on of the baby. Joshua was not easy on the 1st day after he came back home, he went on hunger strike for half a day. But I was adament, bearing his loud cries, non-stop mumbling of my mum to give him the bottle. Togather with the prayer support of friends, I succeeded. It was simply a breeze for the last 9months.Until I was hit with mastitis!! It is an infection, which is likely due to germs introduced by the baby. You know how Joshua at this stage loves putting things into his mouth! It was high fever on and off. Pain in the chest. It was simply horrible feeling. Poor deary, spent 1 whole week, every evening, doing hot massage for me, for several hours.
Never a moment I comtemplated weaning Joshua off, deary and I really wanted Joshua to have strong health foundation. Even as I blog this, I felt like giving myself a pat on the shoulder. I am a 'Wei Da' mummy! Haa...all the way! 14months to go!
Hair Cut #3
We decide it was time for Joshua's 3rd hair cut when 3 passerbys (in 1 day) thought Joshua was a GIRL! This time, we had to try really hard to keep him still. He was trying to grab the shaver, the comb. Instead of the toys we were dangling in front of him. Babies, they are just so smart, they know what you are trying to distract them from!
At the end, it was a nice cut, with a slight jaggered cut. But this is what Joshua thought of his hair cut.
He even took his first dive in a saloon 'jacuzzi'.Baby Dedication
7th Aug, this day was one of the significant day of Joshua's life! Pastor Kong prayed for Joshua.
Penang Trip
Just back on Mon from our 3 days Penang roadtrip. It was Joshua 2nd oversea trips (minus the countless trip to JB). The 1st trip to KL was when he was just a mere 2.5mth, it was so much easier! Since I was breastfeeding, it was latching on all day long. * smug* The only bulky barang barang was his diapers! At that time, he needed frequent change every 4hrs.
Now at 10mth, he is on his 2nd solid. Being really particular about hygiene and food. I brought the slow cooker, lots of fruits (to keep him still in the car), organic bottle jars and cereal. Not counting his stroller, bolster, hot water tumbler, bottles the whole trip, it was feeding most of the time. Trying to keep him away from the steering wheel. (Not sure if this is boy and car thingy) Baby at this age needs small meals to keep them full and occupied.
We had a nice nap at the Batu Ferringhi beach after the feed. It is also Joshua's 1st experience with the sand and the sea!
Being in a new environment, Joshua became quite a climber!It was exhausting trying to keep him still, that I stop trying and let him be. Fell twice, missed countless naps, to be honest, in the end I didn't quite had the mood to do shopping. Planning for another trip end of the year, hopefully he could walk a little by then
Thursday, August 03, 2006
What's cooking - Good Old Oats
Received 5 miss calls and urgent sms from Deary. My mum in law was shocked there is no lunch for Joshua today. No, no the mummy is not on strike. Felt tired this morning, had not been feeling good. So, decided to pack a simple lunch for Joshua.
"Good Old Oats"
1 cup of baby oats
1 quater of avocado ( does wonder to skin and have 'good' fats needed by baby for brain development )
1 cup of finely shredded carrots ( for sweet taste)
1. Boil the oats. Turn down fire to simmer till soft.
2. Add the shredded carrots.
3. Cool the oats porridge, add in the avocado and mesh.
Warming : Green gluey looking but trust me, it doesn't taste that bad. Joshua ate nearly 2 bowls of it. Ha...
"Good Old Oats"
1 cup of baby oats
1 quater of avocado ( does wonder to skin and have 'good' fats needed by baby for brain development )
1 cup of finely shredded carrots ( for sweet taste)
1. Boil the oats. Turn down fire to simmer till soft.
2. Add the shredded carrots.
3. Cool the oats porridge, add in the avocado and mesh.
Warming : Green gluey looking but trust me, it doesn't taste that bad. Joshua ate nearly 2 bowls of it. Ha...
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Boys + Clothes
This coming Sun is Joshua' baby dedicationg. Deary and I decided to get him new clothes, so that he looks good for that day. So, we decided to drop by Suntec mall after svc. I luv the clothes from this particular French brand...can't quite recall the name.
Anyhow, now that he could sit and stand, we could pull the clothes over him to see how it looks. However, Joshua does not enjoy clothes being pulled on and out of him. He was more interested climbing onto the chair, standing on the table, and grabbing his reflection in the mirror. You could imagine how funny it looks, 2 adults, squeeze in a tiny cubicle, with big bags and a struggling boy.
In the end, we chose an oversized jersey sweater ( since he only had a denimn jacket) and his 1st pair of long beign pants. Very very cool, like a japo boy! His daddy chose the combination! ( Deary, yes I admit you have very good taste. Haa....)
We parted the shop, with a boy struggling to kiss his image........boys.....
Anyhow, now that he could sit and stand, we could pull the clothes over him to see how it looks. However, Joshua does not enjoy clothes being pulled on and out of him. He was more interested climbing onto the chair, standing on the table, and grabbing his reflection in the mirror. You could imagine how funny it looks, 2 adults, squeeze in a tiny cubicle, with big bags and a struggling boy.
In the end, we chose an oversized jersey sweater ( since he only had a denimn jacket) and his 1st pair of long beign pants. Very very cool, like a japo boy! His daddy chose the combination! ( Deary, yes I admit you have very good taste. Haa....)
We parted the shop, with a boy struggling to kiss his image........boys.....
Monday, July 31, 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006
What's cooking - Happy Medley
Thank God, Joshua finally got over his teething season or so, he went back to his normal sleeping hours. Deary and I had 3 good night sleep.
Woke up feeling really refreshed, the chef (aka ME!) decided to whip up a happy dish for Joshua.
" Happy Medley"
2 tablespoon of medium brown rice
1 tablespoon of medium grain white rice
1 portion of carrot
1 portion of pumpkin
1 bunch of spinch (leaves only)
1) Soak brown rice over night, don't throw the water away. All the nutrients are in it!
2) Boil 15min with white rice
3) Throw in chop carrots and pumpkin. Smaller the pieces, faster they get cooked.
4) Once soften, thrown in the spinch
5) Simmer on low fire for another 10min. Off fire, and cover to let the rice soften.
6) Blend and serve the litte guy
The daddy tried a mouthful and proposed I cook this for dinner. HA!
Woke up feeling really refreshed, the chef (aka ME!) decided to whip up a happy dish for Joshua.
" Happy Medley"
2 tablespoon of medium brown rice
1 tablespoon of medium grain white rice
1 portion of carrot
1 portion of pumpkin
1 bunch of spinch (leaves only)
1) Soak brown rice over night, don't throw the water away. All the nutrients are in it!
2) Boil 15min with white rice
3) Throw in chop carrots and pumpkin. Smaller the pieces, faster they get cooked.
4) Once soften, thrown in the spinch
5) Simmer on low fire for another 10min. Off fire, and cover to let the rice soften.
6) Blend and serve the litte guy
The daddy tried a mouthful and proposed I cook this for dinner. HA!
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Food Musing Part III
As a mummy, you would never stop 'appreciating' your baby's poo. It is a mean of telling your baby's reaction to the food. That you could make proper adjustment to his diet.
This is how Joshua's poo looks like, after he started eating meat ( pork/fish ). It STINKS! Doesn't it resemble 'seng muay' . The poor guy, his butt was all red. So make sure you give lots of water to your baby.
His poo in the early days, it may look gross, but it doesn't have much smell. Though the down side is you need more wipes. Imagine it smears all over the butt * EEK*
This is how Joshua's poo looks like, after he started eating meat ( pork/fish ). It STINKS! Doesn't it resemble 'seng muay' . The poor guy, his butt was all red. So make sure you give lots of water to your baby.
His poo in the early days, it may look gross, but it doesn't have much smell. Though the down side is you need more wipes. Imagine it smears all over the butt * EEK*
Food Musing Part II
Food prepration is getting challenging, there is just too many varieties of food, that at times, I am not sure what to prepare. I recalled, how my mum will keep asking us " What do you feel like eating today?" Now I realise, she took effort in making sure we like the food.
For Joshua, I love preparing his food. I love having variety. I love noting down his menu for the week, making sure he touched on each of the food nutrients group. (Mummies, keep a note book, it helps!)
Just on his 8mth month, I introduced cod fish. He likes it better than "Wu Yu", probably because it is less fishy in taste, also, it has a nice buttery flavour. I realise if you cook it with brown rice, it helps to cover the fishy taste better (when cooking fish). The downside of meat, is constipation. Meat protein is generally harder to digest, which mean the baby tummy had to work harder. So, give just a small portion, and match up that day with a little fruit.
Introduced green peas, ya ya, you read stories how kids picks on green pea, trust me, even the Daddy does it now ( haa...) But! For the son, he simply loves it. However peas are hard to prepare, you have to steam it, peel of the skin. So for me, I bought Healthy Times green peas off the organic shop. Each time just throw a scope into the cereal or porridge.
Another food that he really loves is Yogurt. However, it gives him really bad fart, and leading to crankyness in the night. *signs of reaction to milk* Guess I would have to delay the introduction to his 9mth. My advise is to give organics or soy yogurt, if your baby don't take formula.
Planning to try frog legs, and nuts next or maybe more fruits. May just have cereal with fruits for lunch next week.
For Joshua, I love preparing his food. I love having variety. I love noting down his menu for the week, making sure he touched on each of the food nutrients group. (Mummies, keep a note book, it helps!)
Just on his 8mth month, I introduced cod fish. He likes it better than "Wu Yu", probably because it is less fishy in taste, also, it has a nice buttery flavour. I realise if you cook it with brown rice, it helps to cover the fishy taste better (when cooking fish). The downside of meat, is constipation. Meat protein is generally harder to digest, which mean the baby tummy had to work harder. So, give just a small portion, and match up that day with a little fruit.
Introduced green peas, ya ya, you read stories how kids picks on green pea, trust me, even the Daddy does it now ( haa...) But! For the son, he simply loves it. However peas are hard to prepare, you have to steam it, peel of the skin. So for me, I bought Healthy Times green peas off the organic shop. Each time just throw a scope into the cereal or porridge.
Another food that he really loves is Yogurt. However, it gives him really bad fart, and leading to crankyness in the night. *signs of reaction to milk* Guess I would have to delay the introduction to his 9mth. My advise is to give organics or soy yogurt, if your baby don't take formula.
Planning to try frog legs, and nuts next or maybe more fruits. May just have cereal with fruits for lunch next week.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Thank You Friends!
Thank God for friends.
I met a couple of great mummies in church. 1 of them is Karen, who stayed near me. Because of her, I was able to top up on my organic vegetables and fruits for Joshua. Now that I don't have a car with me, marketing during lunch time is difficult. Karen would always drop me an email or sms if I needed and anything, every week when she dropped by the organic food store. The great part is baby portion is SMALL, so it does help we are sharing food with a couple of mummies in church.
Another lady is Ling, she is a nice gentle, mild manner lady. Always willing to lend a listening ear. We would joke about our breastfeeding blues, encourage each other to keep going on.
There is also Melissa's mum, hmm...sorry I forget your name. :P She always had such positive words for Joshua. Never stop to make me feel like a proud mummy, I had really done well in caring for Joshua.
Even though I had to wake up early to prepare food on Sun morn, but I look forward to my fellowship with everyone of you. I thank God you have played an important part in my life!
I met a couple of great mummies in church. 1 of them is Karen, who stayed near me. Because of her, I was able to top up on my organic vegetables and fruits for Joshua. Now that I don't have a car with me, marketing during lunch time is difficult. Karen would always drop me an email or sms if I needed and anything, every week when she dropped by the organic food store. The great part is baby portion is SMALL, so it does help we are sharing food with a couple of mummies in church.
Another lady is Ling, she is a nice gentle, mild manner lady. Always willing to lend a listening ear. We would joke about our breastfeeding blues, encourage each other to keep going on.
There is also Melissa's mum, hmm...sorry I forget your name. :P She always had such positive words for Joshua. Never stop to make me feel like a proud mummy, I had really done well in caring for Joshua.
Even though I had to wake up early to prepare food on Sun morn, but I look forward to my fellowship with everyone of you. I thank God you have played an important part in my life!
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