Too bad it's not available in North America!!!! Why do we only get those ugly-big-american style vans here????!!!!! >.<
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Our Ideal Family Van
Honda Step Wagon!!!!! It's "ying" and cute at the same time, small enough to drive around town, yet big enough for the family. And DrewBaba said it comes with really cool body kit and little window curtains that makes it look like those celebrity's "bo mo che" in Hong Kong!!!
Too bad it's not available in North America!!!! Why do we only get those ugly-big-american style vans here????!!!!! >.<
Too bad it's not available in North America!!!! Why do we only get those ugly-big-american style vans here????!!!!! >.<
Monday, December 15, 2008
Environmental Friendly Cleaning
Does anyone know if we have something like these local in Vancouver, that are good for both the environment and baby's health ne?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Mama's Philosophy
Ever since we first expected 尹小小, we already knew, being parents is only a temporary assignment. 尹小小 doesn't belong to us, he is not "created" by us and he is not "ours" but God's. Of course we love him lots and for sure will spoil him, but we want him to have a chance to walk his own path of life. We know it's easier said than done, but somehow, we try to keep this thought in our minds all through the past few months and not to take control in our hands, so far so good, we'll keep reminding each other.
Lately, I've been reading some books about being a new mom and taking care of infants. One step at a time, I think our own mama & baba's philosophy is being shaped. It's really tricky not to do too much, yet not too less, not too tight, yet not too loose, gotta think about how to strike a balance.
Suddenly I realize, it must be tough for our Lord to watch us live thru our ups and downs everyday. He cares so much about us that He wants to protect us every step of the way, yet He still give us the freedom to live our own destiny. Just like our heavenly Lord, as a mama & baba, all we want is to experience life with 尹小小 together, the rest is up to him & Him!
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Good quotes from "First Time Mom" ~ by Dr. Kevin Leman
"Everything changes, forget what you were able to get done before you had a child. Every word must take on a new definition. For instance, the words "clean", "schedule" and "routine" will have to be redefined in the first few months of your new baby's life. In time, a "routine" will only mean you get minimal things done in order to survive. For some of you, this won't be hard; for others of you, it 's going to be a real stretch to learn how to lower your expectations.
Here's why I think it's so important that you do lower your expectations. Your little gift from God could care less about your housework, your need for sleep, or your need to work out at the gym, and your need to see your friends. All the baby cares about is to be warm, comfortable, cuddled, talked-to, fed, and rested. If you try to do everything you did before you had a baby, you may grow resentful toward your child. The problem is not your child - he's acting like all children act! The problem is your belief that bringing a child home won't appreciably change your schedule or your ability to get things done, relax, and play.
In the first 10 days, I want you to bond with your child. You and your husband is his WORLD and he totally depends on you two. This is your time to let the rest of the world run on its own while you simply focus on getting to know each other."
"You needn't worry about damaging your child's psyche by letting him cry. The fact is, babies need to cry. It's healthy for them physically, and until they can speak, it's the easiest way to communicate. When dealing with a very young infant, I think it's best to respond immediately to crying. As the child gets into the first two months of life, though, you need to pull back a little bit.
I say this because in dealing with your baby's cries, you need to find balance. On the one hand, your baby is a hedonistic little sucker who will wrap you around his tiny little finger if you let him. On the other hand, he is completely dependent on you and has a difficult time letting you know exactly what is that he needs. If you comfort your baby every time he grimaces or frowns, you're probably going overboard. If you are hovering over your child, responding to everything he does, you're going to train him that being fussy is the best way to get attention.
You just need to learn that sometimes babies cry for no good reason, and there's nothing you can do about it. You can take it personally whenever your baby is the slightest bit unhappy, as if you could "cure" everything. But you know what? Your husband loves you, but he can't take away your headache, stomachache, or cramps! You can put ointment on your baby's bottom when he gets diaper rash, but there's still going to be some discomfort.
It's unrealistic to think that you can have a baby who is perpetually happy. As long as we live in the real world, there are going to be disappointments, limitations, and occasional hurts and pains. Both babies and moms have to learn how to live with them."
Lately, I've been reading some books about being a new mom and taking care of infants. One step at a time, I think our own mama & baba's philosophy is being shaped. It's really tricky not to do too much, yet not too less, not too tight, yet not too loose, gotta think about how to strike a balance.
Suddenly I realize, it must be tough for our Lord to watch us live thru our ups and downs everyday. He cares so much about us that He wants to protect us every step of the way, yet He still give us the freedom to live our own destiny. Just like our heavenly Lord, as a mama & baba, all we want is to experience life with 尹小小 together, the rest is up to him & Him!
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Good quotes from "First Time Mom" ~ by Dr. Kevin Leman
"Everything changes, forget what you were able to get done before you had a child. Every word must take on a new definition. For instance, the words "clean", "schedule" and "routine" will have to be redefined in the first few months of your new baby's life. In time, a "routine" will only mean you get minimal things done in order to survive. For some of you, this won't be hard; for others of you, it 's going to be a real stretch to learn how to lower your expectations.
Here's why I think it's so important that you do lower your expectations. Your little gift from God could care less about your housework, your need for sleep, or your need to work out at the gym, and your need to see your friends. All the baby cares about is to be warm, comfortable, cuddled, talked-to, fed, and rested. If you try to do everything you did before you had a baby, you may grow resentful toward your child. The problem is not your child - he's acting like all children act! The problem is your belief that bringing a child home won't appreciably change your schedule or your ability to get things done, relax, and play.
In the first 10 days, I want you to bond with your child. You and your husband is his WORLD and he totally depends on you two. This is your time to let the rest of the world run on its own while you simply focus on getting to know each other."
"You needn't worry about damaging your child's psyche by letting him cry. The fact is, babies need to cry. It's healthy for them physically, and until they can speak, it's the easiest way to communicate. When dealing with a very young infant, I think it's best to respond immediately to crying. As the child gets into the first two months of life, though, you need to pull back a little bit.
I say this because in dealing with your baby's cries, you need to find balance. On the one hand, your baby is a hedonistic little sucker who will wrap you around his tiny little finger if you let him. On the other hand, he is completely dependent on you and has a difficult time letting you know exactly what is that he needs. If you comfort your baby every time he grimaces or frowns, you're probably going overboard. If you are hovering over your child, responding to everything he does, you're going to train him that being fussy is the best way to get attention.
You just need to learn that sometimes babies cry for no good reason, and there's nothing you can do about it. You can take it personally whenever your baby is the slightest bit unhappy, as if you could "cure" everything. But you know what? Your husband loves you, but he can't take away your headache, stomachache, or cramps! You can put ointment on your baby's bottom when he gets diaper rash, but there's still going to be some discomfort.
It's unrealistic to think that you can have a baby who is perpetually happy. As long as we live in the real world, there are going to be disappointments, limitations, and occasional hurts and pains. Both babies and moms have to learn how to live with them."
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
尹小小's Picnic Day
尹小小 & Mama in Car...and DrewBaba too of course!!
Although I'm holding everything...but NOP!!!!...of course these food are not just for me...they are for all 3 of us...
Although I'm holding everything...but NOP!!!!...of course these food are not just for me...they are for all 3 of us...
Tonkatsu...Korokke...Menchi Katsu...
Kobe Beef Bowl...
Buta Don...
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
His 1st Pair of Shoes
One day after work...DrewBaba said with excitment...
Baba: "I bought something for WanSiuSiu...this is really cool and will possibly prepare him for his dream career!!!"
Mama: "Meh ar??? What dream career ar???"
Baba: "Check this out!"
Baba: "Hehehehe, I'm gonna teach him how to drive as soon as he can step the paddles, kids as young as age 6 can start to learn and drive Go-Kart here!!!"
Baba: "I bought something for WanSiuSiu...this is really cool and will possibly prepare him for his dream career!!!"
Mama: "Meh ar??? What dream career ar???"
Baba: "Check this out!"
Mama: "Ng hai ar wa??? Your dream career ja gwa??"
Baba: "Hehehehe, I'm gonna teach him how to drive as soon as he can step the paddles, kids as young as age 6 can start to learn and drive Go-Kart here!!!"
Mama: " What???!! WanSiuSiu has to learn and play piano wor!!!!"
3D Ultrasound@Week 26
Grandpas and grandma are so excited to meet WanSiuSiu for the 1st time! ^^
Hi son... Hi Baba...
Hi son... Hi Baba...
Pretend to be shy...
Crossing leg...kick kick kick...
Yoga pose????!!!! Touching his nose with his toe? I don't think Drew can do this pose now...maybe he used to!!!! Hehehehee...
Altho grandma says his nose looks really like DrewBaba, and many people say he is a "cake stamp" of DrewBaba, but we think at this angle, WanSiuSiu actually kinda looks like CannisMama ne!!! ^^
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Doctor says, "Shut up!"
Still many people are commenting on the size of my belly, mostly being small (still!!!) So finally I went to my OB appointment last week, and I asked the doc if my belly size is normal.
She did a whole bunch of check ups and measurements, and then said, "I am the one measuring you, and I am the doctor, not them. I say baby's growth is normal and perfectly fine, some people carry it big, others not, some people gain a lot of weight, others not. So next time, anyone comment on your belly size, tell them - YOUR DOCTOR ASK THEM TO SHUT UP!!!!!"
I totally didn't expect her to say that, what a funny doctor! =)
She did a whole bunch of check ups and measurements, and then said, "I am the one measuring you, and I am the doctor, not them. I say baby's growth is normal and perfectly fine, some people carry it big, others not, some people gain a lot of weight, others not. So next time, anyone comment on your belly size, tell them - YOUR DOCTOR ASK THEM TO SHUT UP!!!!!"
I totally didn't expect her to say that, what a funny doctor! =)
Ready to Rock & Roll
Finally...DrewBaba assembled 尹小小's stroller...it's huge!!! But looks great and feels really comfy!! =)
Monday, November 24, 2008
公主想食乜の愛心靚湯+巧手美食
People have been asking if I have any special cravings so far, like sweet or sour or spicy food, actually I don't. I was just eating more or less the same thing as I did before I have 尹小小, plus, I can't eat too much in one sitting anyway.
But I noticed, for some reason, ever since I have 尹小小, I fell in love with Chinese food again. I have always prefer Western food over Chinese food, often I'd go for steak and pasta or even burger rather than Chinese. But I still remember when we were in Vegas back in July, they have all these nice buffet at the resorts and hotels, however all I want is wonton noodle soup and I was driving Drew nuts!!!! A bowl of hot noodle soup or a simple dish of something with rice, just serves my tummy right. Actually, I noticed I get heartburn after a meal of steak or burger now with 尹小小!!! >.<
So although 尹小小 is a CBC, I guess we don't have to worry about 尹小小 not appreciating our Chinese heritage, 尹小小 certainly prefers Chinese food!!!! =p
But I have to say, thanks to my wonderful mom, dad, dad-in-law and other aunties, I am being spoiled with a lot of yummy food and nutritious soups everyday. Different daily soups is just a regular routine now, but I am surprise my mom would go all the way to cook me the food that I just casually said I want.
Like one day, I just casually said, "I want to eat 蘿白糕 & 蘿白牛腩!!!" Next thing, before I know it, mom made a whole batch of 蘿白糕 just for me!!! And she even made and froze 4 boxes of "蘿白牛腩" just before she left to Hong Kong!!!! Hehehehe...so spoiled!!! =)
咸肉菜飯+釀上海小白菜
八寶鴨
超多料の響螺花膠湯
But I noticed, for some reason, ever since I have 尹小小, I fell in love with Chinese food again. I have always prefer Western food over Chinese food, often I'd go for steak and pasta or even burger rather than Chinese. But I still remember when we were in Vegas back in July, they have all these nice buffet at the resorts and hotels, however all I want is wonton noodle soup and I was driving Drew nuts!!!! A bowl of hot noodle soup or a simple dish of something with rice, just serves my tummy right. Actually, I noticed I get heartburn after a meal of steak or burger now with 尹小小!!! >.<
So although 尹小小 is a CBC, I guess we don't have to worry about 尹小小 not appreciating our Chinese heritage, 尹小小 certainly prefers Chinese food!!!! =p
But I have to say, thanks to my wonderful mom, dad, dad-in-law and other aunties, I am being spoiled with a lot of yummy food and nutritious soups everyday. Different daily soups is just a regular routine now, but I am surprise my mom would go all the way to cook me the food that I just casually said I want.
Like one day, I just casually said, "I want to eat 蘿白糕 & 蘿白牛腩!!!" Next thing, before I know it, mom made a whole batch of 蘿白糕 just for me!!! And she even made and froze 4 boxes of "蘿白牛腩" just before she left to Hong Kong!!!! Hehehehe...so spoiled!!! =)
蘿白糕+花膠湯
咸肉菜飯+釀上海小白菜
八寶鴨
超多料の響螺花膠湯
OMG!!!! 超多花膠!!!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Ultrasound@Week 19
At 19 weeks...this is the first picture of 尹小小...see the little nose...and the legs and feet...
And chubby face on this one...it's like 尹小小 is being pushed against a mirror or something...see the little hands pushing...probably 尹小小 doesn't like the pressure from the ultrasound device...looks a little cranky...oops...hehehehee...
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