Monday, May 21, 2012

5-15-2012


I started my new job yesterday and LOVE my new office! Actually, this is nothing special for those of you stationed in a corporate office but for me I was residing outside of our corporate office for the past 3 years and the office space and infrastructures available was bare minimum. Although I am a very adaptive person, I am just SO happy now to have all these basics again!

I love the high cubical wall, love the individual desk, love the digital phone complete with caller ID display, speaker phone and headset, love the 19" LCD display, external keyboard, and an ergonomic chair! And oh, not to forget my car does not have to be parked right under the hot sun all day long!



5-14-2012


I finally pick up my courage to give Abby a hair cut yesterday.
This is her new look!


5-13-2012


Happy Mother's Day!!!


5-12-2012


We took Charlotte to the Aquaria KLCC today (her first time was back in year 2007). We remembered that the last time she was here she was rather quiet, observing and a little scared (maybe) when we introduced new things to her. But this time, she was a lot more excited as she recognizes most of those creatures and appreciates new knowledge. It was worth another visit afterall. 
Before we head to the airport, we stopped by at our favorite steakhouse - Outback. This is my 2nd time visiting to this outlet and I remember clearly that I wasn't too happy about the taste and service during my first visit. But Pat assured me that he went several times before and they have improved and so I agreed to give it another try. BUT it was again another disappointment. The service was lousy, the server did not explain to us the Mother's Day deal and we only found out (by ourselves) after we ordered. The steak I ordered was not to my expectation and I am totally NOT RECOMMENDING this to anyone!   


5-11-2012


Yes, this was what I planned 3 weeks ago but it didn't turn out as the kids were sick. We finally made it!
Well, the outlets are just maybe 1/4 of what they have in the States and the shops aren't all impressive to be honest. We expected more from some of those familiar stores and we were surprised to see some very local brands there too. Having said that, we spent a fortune at Raulph Lauren alone! J





5-10-2012


Today is the last day of mid-year exam for Charlotte and we have planned for a little getaway down south immediately. We arrived in KL and spent the evening catching up our favorite past time, Eat and Watch Movie! Pat took us to a very nice Japanese Restaurant and after dinner both Charlotte and I were just too happy to find the famous bubble tea "Chatime" stall right outside of the Japanese Restaurant. And we catch a mid night show - The Avengers! *finally* 

We are all geared up for a long awaited shopping spree tomorrow!  



5-9-2012



Abby's nanny and her younger daughter (Abby's favorite sister) visited us today and the girls had a little splishy splashy session.
Abby totally enjoyed it, and look at this picture she was trying to "eat" the water in the pool! 
Charlotte has improved, she can now swim a short distance without float. She needs to learn the breathing technique in order to swim further.   


5-8-2012


Abby loves this toy plane. She carries it and wobbling everywhere in the house. So funny.
The thing is she doesn't know that in the next couple of days Charlotte and us will be travelling on a real plane for a trip but the plan did not include her :(
Sorry Abby, mommy promised that we will bring you along when you are older.  


Sunday, May 20, 2012

5-7-2012


I love this girl, she is very sweet and kind. The only thing about her is she still doesn't care much about food. Her breakfast is just a bottle of milk (7oz) before goes to school, and we made her lunch box for her break in school. Usually are sandwiches, sometimes biscuits, hard boiled egg, cakes and others.
She normally shares with her friends in school and although she came back with empty lunch box I really can't tell how much food is consumed by her and how much she shared out.

  

5-6-2012


Nothing stops this girl from exploring. Our kitchen drawers are pretty tightly closed with its auto roller, I didn't think that Abby is able to open it at this age BUT she definitely surprised me!
Luckily the bottom drawer is filled with all Charlotte's bento boxes and water tumblers. Otherwise I will need to reorganize those drawers again.


5-5-2012


We keep many Charlotte's clothes and dresses mainly due to either they are too pretty or too expensive to give away. This is one of it. It fits Abby perfectly now but I think Abby will soon out growing it.


5-4-2012


I came home today and found this crazy hair-do.
She has five ties on her tiny coconut head and it was so funny.
*My maid did this, she was uncomfortable seeing Abby all sweaty*


5-3-2012


See how mischievous this girl is! She can even climb up the steps by herself. 
Believe me, Charlotte never did this, I mean she never climb a slide from the front.


5-2-2012


Before we moved, the deal with Charlotte was she MUST NOT co-sleep with us anymore
and we will (once again) decorate her room according to her demand. Everything was agreed BUT it was déjà vu all over again!
In end April, Charlotte got sick and we had to let her sleep in a separate room in order to minimize the risk to Abby and she started to over night in her own bedroom that week. I thought she will surely demand to come back to our room when she got better but it just go on and on and we were crossing our fingers. And yes, she has been sleeping in her bedroom until now! *hopefully I don't jinx it by posting this*

Note: Her bed is very close to the windows and I have to put some pillows around it just to avoid the chance that she knock her head on the window. Also, she demanded that I put the baby monitor in her room so that she would call me when she needs me. Yes, demand granted. That's the small white color block on the bed side.

Congratulations Charlotte! I am so proud of you!


5-1-2012


These blocks are Abby's birthday present but looks like Charlotte is enjoying it more than Abby :)


Monday, May 7, 2012

4-30-2012


See how engrossed they are, watching The Smurfs!


4-29-2012


This is the next hot screen after Rio, The Smurfs!
The kids love it!


4-28-2012


Pretty Charlotte. Sick but still energetic.
Hope she's feeling better soon.


4-27-2012



This is me coaching Charlotte and preparing her for the exam next week. I am all exhausted from taking care of 2 sick children and this is just another task to complete before we call it a day. Both Charlotte and I are dozing off actually. Not a very effective revision session.

Being a "Ministry of Home Affair" is not an easy task. You are "automatically" accountable for everything under the roof. Luckily I'm just a temporary fit.


4-26-2012


I often received comment like "Why! They look so different!"
What I have to say is, they are our blessings from God and they are unique :)

This week they both are sick, I'm just praying for their speedy recovery.


4-25-2012


This is a rare moment Abby chills and relaxes in daddy's arm.


Sunday, May 6, 2012

4-24-2012


Abby is making a few more steadier steps, and she is able to stand up on her own already!




4-23-2012


Today is the first Monday that I do not need to be one of the rush hour drivers making my ways through the traffic. Charlotte and I managed to enjoy a longer sunrise this morning and it is just extraordinarily beautiful! 
Maybe it is because I feel extraordinarily good today that I get to enjoy some time off for myself, and especially I can stop worrying about story being created because being at work unfortunately one minute later than some work place jerk, and always too busy managing the stupid people perception then being myself true self. I feel relieved and I just look forward to a new chapter to begin.   


Saturday, May 5, 2012

4-22-2012


Abby started to cruise with support not too long ago and
she is making her first step this week!
Way to go Abby!!


Friday, May 4, 2012

4-21-2012


Showing off her pearly whites.
Abby's firth tooth came out around the 7th month.
Now she has 4 teeth on the top front and 2 on the bottom front.


4-20-2012


Today marks my last working day with my current employer.
This is my new machine and it will be the important something that I need 
for the next few weeks of vacation I have before my next adventure begins.

4-19-2012


We are the morning crew!
Good morning Thursday!



4-18-2012


We are big movie fans, even my kids and my mom!
We have a cabinet full of DVDs which we bought over the years
(that's when going to cinema is not an option for us after Charlotte is born).
Now, the kids are picking up some of those old movies, like The Smurfs!


4-17-2012


After last night's picture, this is another shot I tried.
I guess a good night sleep can do a quick fix :)


4-16-2012


MY GOODNESS!!!
I didn't know that I look so awful until I see this picture.
Need a facial or make over seriously.




4-15-2012


My little girl, looks decently like a girl finally!


4-14-2012


This is Charlotte's sweet creation.
I am very pleased :)


4-13-2012


I still remember Charlotte used to complaint that why can't Abby play with her when Abby was just a baby. But now the play session mostly ended up with Charlotte getting mad or upset 
because she couldn't get her "play" done with Abby around.