Rise and Shine!

Not morning persons (but we love breakfast food!) we went to the Rise and Shine Breakfast Picnic at The Lawn at Marina Bay last June 14, 2014 at 8 am. Left the house at 7! arghhhh

Excited kiddos (or mommies?)

"Bubbles!"

First, we claimed our Nutella kits, umbrellas from Singtel, Goody bag from Pediasure was given upon registration. I should have brought my big eco bag!

Loads of stuff inside!

Love the spatula! LOL

I made egg salad sandwich, and clubhouse sandwiches but had no pictures of it haha. I was planning to set the picnic mat and "style" it with all the food, but the 3 girls were all over it and grabbed everything, stepped on the cookies and spilled drinks hahah! Beautiful mess it is.

I was surprised to see her approached our mini picnic!

With Guest-of-honor Minister, Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for the Environment and Water Resources and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, 

Ms Grace Fu. 

(Whew! that was a long one)

As usual, grabbed my sunnies.

It was a sunshine-y day at 10:30 am until suddenly dark clouds began to appear and I felt the cool breeze. I told Ivy (SIL) it's going to rain and started packing. By the time I'm done, It poured! I heard the host announced that they were giving the goodies away since it's raining, I quickly looked at the booth of Disney's Doc McStuffins and they were distributing the goodie bags! Hmm since we had umbrellas (that were giveaways too) I told Ivy I wanted to claim our bags! hahahahahaa. Yes we did:) Simone is a fan of Doc!

We didn't get to go to all of the booths, but we sure had fun!

After which, we headed to Gardens By The Bay....Still raining, but we went in. My niece was insisting to go to the Children's playground already, and to our surprise, there were more than 20 kids in the rain! I mean it doesn't  matter right because it's a water park?

Rainy fun

Kericia in action

Toddler area

 Simone had no mood for it, she was so sleepy as she was up at 7am and has not slept. We'll go back next time, anyway the water park is FREE of charge! How cool is that?

Anyways, after that we went to Marina Square to see the Minions!!! Simone loves them--I mean I do! haha. She knows them too, happily watched a short show but cried when we were up close with them! haha.

It has been a LOOOOOOONG day! Ta-ta!

xx,

shiela

Variety

Homework for tonight is finding a healthy version of chicken nuggets. Today is the second time hubby ordered chicken nuggets for Simone, of course she loves it, who doesn't love fried food? Just that she doesn't need too much oil and cholesterol at age 1. LOL. I am now introducing her to more finger foods, such as those empty calorie and nutrient biscuits, just so she can practice nibbling and more sensory skills. I think she likes the crunchy sound when she bites. She doesn't really finish one, she will give me half of the cookie and take another one again. So I'm not worried there won't be space for real food LOL. Yesterday she was so hungry, when she saw the plate she grabbed the spoon and fork and helped herself. Great. Kids will eat when they are hungry. Proven!

Easy dinner: Steamed veggies, mashed potatoes (mixed in milk&parmesan), and baked salmon in olive oil, garlic,lemon and some rosemary;p Nowadays I can't get food done fast as she wants to be carried so she can see what I'm cooking! If I put her down, she will scream ughhh. "Chef in the making".... think positive.

My phone's LCD went black again, another excuse to go out and have it fixed. Thank God for the warranty. Anyway here is her OOTD. Trying to maximize everything in her closet as she is growing up so fast! Another excuse to buy new clothes :)

Daddy's booboo ;p Diet diet!

As for toddler updates, Tantrums are so like an everyday chore, I just tell her to stop, explain and wait for her to get over it. She becoming more independent as she wants to have her own seat in the bus. Or most likely just wanted to copy us adults.


She has learned to say "Oh no!" if there's any booboo. I have yet to capture it. When it rains, she will point outside and will say "Naining" (raining) And a bunch of other words!

And she has learned to pinch her nose whenever she pooped! I wish you can tell me beforehand so I can rush you to your potty! Let's #werq on that LOL

I need more recipes:) let me know..

Tootles,

Shiela

While Watching Frozen (for the Nth time)

While watching Frozen, Simone threw her bottle.

Daddy: "Hey, who taught you to throw things?"

Simone: "Anna!" (in an innocent voice)

Daddy: "Anna doesn't throw things."

LOL.

Side note:

Simone knows what's gonna happen in many scenes of the movie! She will imitate Elsa calling "Anna!" and some songs she knows like she will do the tongue sound in "Do you want to build a snowman." cute!

Wear Your Baby in Style

I lost my beloved Baby K'Tan carrier the night before we left for Manila! I almost cried at Plaza Singapura Mall as I frantically searched for it, went to the places I walked. It couldn't be so fast that someone would pick it up and throw it away? Went to the info desk, no lost and found, I even approached the cleaners but sadly, they couldn't understand english (they're from China, I think) My heart crushed as we headed home. Well, at least I can buy one in Manila.

It's been with me since Simone was about 2 months old. Before that, I had a wrap around sling which I found difficult, as I needed to wrap it perfectly on my body, not loose and not tight, before putting Simone in. As a newborn, they needed to be carried most of the time, and I want an easier way.

Normal carriers don't appeal to me because it's not stylish enough, seriously. I also want something that can be carried in various positions, not just front and back.

Baby wearing has a lot of benefits, aside from being hands-free! Best benefit is that they cry less, because they are already being held and that's what every baby wants. Here's an article on why you should wear your baby and its benefits from Dr, William Sears , renowned Pediatrician. 

I have lots of memories with my sling.

Here's us trying it out.

Feb20 (almost 2 months)

Out and about in Bedok.

March 12 (2 1/2 months)

Having a quick sushi:

March 19 (3 months 3 weeks)

Simone practically grew up in her sling. I can wash her bottles, and other chores while "wearing" her. There was a period when she would only sleep if I wear her in a particular position. Wait, it's ANY position as long as she is being carried! Yup, she ain't fussy:)

Eating Organic beef burgers at The Farm Organics.

May 8, 2013

Zzzzzz....

and more zzzzzz...

Shopping! She was just so comfy here.

Getting heavier; walking around Bugis Junction.

July 29, 2013

Fell asleep while strolling at BGC.

Aug 26, 2013

Just woke up at Orchard Road.

Can you see the transition? :)

This time I chose the "Breeze" style because it has mesh material, thus lighter and more breathable.

Grunge look :) Sleeping as usual.

May 23, 2014

*Take note, I don't use the sash AKA supporter because I'm not used to it. :)

I got my first carrier at My Baby Dragon , and my second one at Rustan's Department Store in Manila at PHP2,850. Unfortunately, I cannot find one here in Singapore. Their website has a retailer but the website is not found.

You may visit their official website Baby K'Tan .

Happy Baby Wearing!

xx,

shiela

Tame The Toddler During a Flight

A trip from Singapore to Manila vice-versa is approximately 3-4 hours, it may be a short one, but keeping a toddler behaved in a plane is completely challenging. Years back I remember when a toddler was seated behind me, had tantrums the whole flight, and that included kicking my seat. I couldn't complain, the parents can't do anything to pacify her. I'm saying is that will be very inconvenient to other passengers if I can't control her emotions at that period. I will also feel frustrated. But even the most well-mannered child will act irrational on occasion. A 16- month toddler is restless.

First I plan is the outfit. wahahaha! Yes! She has to be comfortable but at the same time covered in something not too bulky. I dressed her in a light material long sleeved polka top (in the photos, her sleeves were pulled up) soft denim pants, socks and velcro strap sneakers.

Still hyperactive.

Hi mom, kinda busy now.

Things I brought for Simone to keep her busy are her favorites:
1. Books
2. Food
3. Stinky pillow
4. Elmo plush toy
5. Sunglasses (she likes to put it on and take it out)

(I don't let her use electronic devices like Ipad much. An iphone can be my last resort if there's a tantrum. But if your kid is into it, then let it be)

Bring trinkets, or surprises, so they will get busy.

Already in her comfort zone

Best advice to make them "behave" in the plane happens during your pre-departure time. Let them walk, run, get busy, because they can't do that inside the plane anymore. Encourage them to maximize their energy so they will relax and hopefully doze off in the plane. After we got through the immigration, I let Simone walk, walk, and walk all throughout the beautiful Changi airport. She loves the travelator. We had lunch so we had a little break, sit-down time, then she pooped (Thank God, not in the plane),then walked again, waited at the security thing, then finally at the boarding area I let her play and run around. Just don't let them out of your sight. Seated in the plane, she felt restless, checked out the view from the window, flipped the magazine, menu, offered her stuff... and finally crashed. the momma crashed a little later too. haha!

Exploring the passengers infront!

Just be prepared. A lot. Toddlers can be demanding at times and you must know how to trick them, or rather handle them! Simone got a bit whiny because of the air pressure in her ears. I let her eat or drink so she can swallow. Done. Most important is discipline. You can't control their emotions, however, make compromise when you allow something,

Oh, and make their plane rides a happy one! 

xx,

shiela