Chic mom and baby

Monday, November 2, 2015

THE Art of Self-Feeding

Wait, what? It's October, wait November already??? Where did time go? >>This post was done in October by the way haha :)

1 month to go and Simone is turning three. THREE! I have a couple more goals for her before her third birthday, but for now, one has been ticked off: SELF-FEEDING! I am so inspired by french eating, and this is a way to start (french kids have several courses of meals, and eating, enjoying the food is a priority to them! more about that soon)

Well, Simone is my first born, so obviously, I wanted her to be heathy and make sure all the nutrient-dense food I prepare goes into her body. All of it. When she was an infant, she loves to self-feed, like eating strawberries, some biscuits. But all that super porridge, and rice, I have to spoon feed, and she doesn't like being spoon fed! My trick was to let her watch nursery rhymes videos while I feed her. And it carried on until now. In short, she won't eat unless there's an ipad or any show in front of her. And won't eat unless you spoon feed her. Spell struggle on how to break this bad habit. BLAME myself for this!

It took me a long time before I solved this, because I wasn't consistent as well. Only recently I decided to "Let it go" haha, meaning I stopped feeding her. Hardest thing ever!

The day before, I was so fed up with convincing her to eat and finish her food. i dug deeper and put myself into her shoes. Right, I also hate people pushing me to eat. Okay, I stop the ipad, let her eat without any distractions. If she doesn't touch her food, never mind, *SHE WILL GET HUNGRY LATER ANYWAY.

*But that doesn't sound good right? I made a rant about it to one of my favorite Facebook page mommy group, and the responses were mixed:

-You have to be firm, it's either they eat or they get hungry! After a few days, he decided to eat by himself!
-Just stop. They are smart kids and learn how to feed themselves.
-Some kids are not big eaters, mine just nibble away and she's done.
-She's only 2, just feed and love her! These toddler years will fly by and be gone forever, so enjoy these moments! (made me guilty on this one!)

My deciding factors were that in school she can eat by herself, but sometimes wait for the teacher to feed her, because she knows she will be fed. And she is just super glued to her ipad.

First Day:

Didn't touch her food no matter what I do. I know she's super hungry but won't pick up the spoon.

I ignored and just reminded her gently that if she wants to become a big girl/good girl she needs to eat by herself. Or if she doesn't eat, she will get sick, will not grow up if she doesn't eat..

RULE OF THUMB: DON'T BE TEMPTED TO FEED HER OR IT'S OVER!

I was nearly about to spoon feed her but then I stopped myself...

I also keep offering all kinds of foods and putting it on the table in case she gets hungry.

Looks like a homeless princess huh? She just got all the cereals and told me she wants to eat. YAY!

My first attempt at avocado egg pita and she just took it away from and refused to share! what!

Yay for more finger food!

Dinner: Hummus pita wrap, steamed carrots and corn cob, strawberries.

Well, I gave us a fair deal to 'help' her at least during dinner time.

Some tips- Don't offer so much food all the time. Give food at breakfast, lunch and dinner so they have the appetite to eat. Give finger food, and varieties. Be creative, think bento box (Simone doesn't appreciate yet, though she loves shapes) Don't force if they don't like. And always change the menu. haha.

xx,
s

Happy Halloween!

Okay, I promise, I will dress up with her next year!!

Simone is crazy about Disney princesses, and so she wanted to wear her Snow White costume. She had an Elsa costume with wig, but Snow White pa din.

"Mommy, Snow White like apple. Snow White eat the apple then she fall down."

Oh diba, she knows the story pa haha!

We went to Woodlands Woodgrove but unfortunately, it rained cats and dogs:( I had to carry her many times because she gets tired, it's a huge American community! It's our third time coming here for halloween and it's still amazing!

"Mommy, I'm scared to see the witch, and the ghost.." hihi cute!

Nevertheless, the houses are as usual very beautifully decorated, and I saw the best costumes but Simone always declined to take a photo! And I couldn't take photos because it was raining. sad.

But this year around, she enjoyed going from house to house and holding out her basket to receive candies. She was SO HAPPY! She could recognize a lot of her favorite characters, like Joy, Disgust, Sadness, Belle, Elsa, Anna and a lot more.

"Mommy! Call me Snow White Simone!"

With these cute boys!

Amazing.

The last photo, they had a small presentation going on, there was also another woman wearing a witch costume..

Rain or shine

That ghost behind lol

While waiting for the rain to stop

With these cuties giving away sweets!

Jellyfish! Simone was stunned but still didn't want a photo.

Sweetness overload!

She only ate one chocolate--Cadbury, which she recognizes whenever we go to the grocery. She didn't even ask me to open any candy. YAY!

After the madness, we went to meet my sister and brother-in-law for some dessert at Bugis!!!! Yes, from Bedok to Woodlands to Bugis. Call me a crazy momma!

xx,

Saturday, September 12, 2015

Artsy Fartsy Saturday

No sleep? No problem!

It's Saturday and Simone just had her swim class at 9am, had brunch, and got back home to rest. The lil monster refused to nap-- not forcing her though, but 12 noon is her school's nap time and I can see that she is indeed tired and sleepy! She's glued on her iPad (sorry ipad, but you are killing her eyes for too long already). I know, art! I prepared some paint, paper and there she goes painting! Hmmm...but after a while, she still wants more and more paint and gets messier and I know she's bored (it's okay to get bored, but hey, it's a SATURDAY--and why are we at home again? haha) checked some events ongoing.... "gotchit!" Haha, that is her favorite term right now.

*photos from my iphone only, hence, poor quality images, apologies*

Woohoo! Brought her to an Art Party at The Playtent! Get messy, get busy!

Go, go, go! Freehand style.

At first I was trying to guide her, but whatever! I let it go and just watched her do her thing.

Yup, it was me who drew that lame cloud and star;p

Refused me to draw after that, haha.

I've been actually trying to find some trial classes to see if she can stand to do art classes (because they are not cheap!) for a period of time and I will enroll her when she turns three!

Sponge technique. haha

Now, finger painting.

What a cool mess. Perfect for her!

Potato stamping!

Role play! Refuses to wear any costume except this princess cape.

Rack full of great costumes!

Lively room, love the walls!

Ornament making, i made one but no pic!

Posing as Disgust face (Inside Out)

Oh, that is the ornament:)

Can't deny it, sleepyhead!

Goes back to painting again!

Some parents were like, "Oh, she's got paint on her face!" panic mode. And I respond with, "Oh that's alright, we can wash that off later.." Huh, wait, what? I mean, that's normal right? Parents, relax, this is an art jam:) Well, she's got paint everywhere on her! And myself too!

I seriously, cannot wait for the next Art Rojak! click here for more information! Saturday well spent!

xx,

shiela

Saturday, August 15, 2015

The Long Weekend!

Singapore sure knows how to plan it right! I wish we could have spent the holidays out of the country or days longer in Manila, but hubs can't get those days off! Nevertheless, I made sure every day was spent well!!!!!

Day 1

I brought Simone to watch the Little Mermaid show (not related to Disney's) at United Square. The stage, costumes, effects (complete with smokes, bubbles!)were beautiful!

I loveeeee

You can check here for more deets!

Patiently waiting for the show to start.

So pretty right?

Colorful errthang!

Super tired already huh? That's just the first stop!

Weapon of choice, but it rained! haha

We shopped a little--there's a Toys 'R Us section near the stage, and we got a small mermaid toy and bubbles for remembrance:) Bought Salted Caramel cake from Bread Talk (I liked it!) for her Tai Mah's birthday and sped off!

Happy Birthday Tai mah!

It was raining really heavy. but we still went to the first month celebration of one of our relative's baby boy.

The Three Musketeers

Busy buddies:) That little girl is so pretty!

Day 2

Simone's swim class was cancelled due to heavy rain, and so she just had her water play at home!

There's always plan B!

We also made peanut butter choco cornflakes!

Ingredients.

Her job lol

Before we pop in the oven!

In the afternoon we met up with my sister and visited the Cat Museum at Purvis street. We came a little late (around just before 3pm) the cats' nap time starts at 3:30pm so they're just about ready to sleep:) They were all so cute!

You can check more details at http://thecatmuseum.com.sg/

Lounging!

Oh hello!

Mood!

Mood. Open for adoptions at the 2nd floor.

Hello Sarah!

Playful kitty!

blue and green eyes!

He's always sleeping because he is 13years old already. He's so huge!

Had some afternoon snacks (I mean meals haha) at I Am Cafe

I mean pizza and burger.

Mine's Pesto Portobello Burger!

She enjoyed this rainbow cake so much!!

Retouch!

Just like her aunt! kikay

Explored Haji Lane!

We still walked around Bugis area. Talk about Haggardo! We're certified mall rats/ street rats haha

Day 3

National Day!

I met up with my long time no see best friends in college!! I had no decent photos of the National Day Parade!

Simone, you don't recognize tita Macy?:)

Not feeling it, mom! wahaha

Amazeballs!

Waiting!

NDP OOTD

Day 4

Mallin'! It's hubs' off day, but he hates going out especially to far places, so we just had lunch at Jpot in Tampines Central. Now I know why there's always a long queue there. The food's good!