Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Ansley loves to kneel on the floor to play recently! I also don’t know why he loves to do this recently, but he looks SUPER ADORABLE when he kneels on the floor.

This little one is super cheeky! Every time I saw this position, I would rush for the camera…. But when I’m back with the camera, he would quickly “UN-KNEEL” himself!

So after many… many…. many…. attempts! Finally got a shot!

Ok, I know! Baby kneeling is a common thing! But ISN”T HE CUTE? Look at the way he kneel! Isn’t he kneeling like a professional?

SO CUTE! I’m simply loving it! So just let me share such a beautiful moment!

Sunday, November 17, 2013

I always have this impression that travelling with a baby is almost MISSION IMPOSSIBLE! However, after our very first trip with Ansley, it is actually NOT THAT BAD!

FIRST THING FIRST! Location will be the deciding factor for a lot of things! The Penang trip is like a TEST TRIP to us to check out on Ansley’s reaction towards plane ride, local food and water and etc…

Tips on selecting destination
1)  Keep flight hours within 3 hours or even lesser (you will never ever know if your baby can take the air pressure)

2) A baby friendly environment (Toilet…. Supermarket.… In case you need something, you know you can get it)

3) Car, Taxi, MRT or busses can be easily accessible

That’s why we have chosen Penang, even though Thailand is also less than 3 hours flight! And we are more confident driving on Penang’s road as compared to Bangkok.

After you have confirmed, the SECOND THING to consider about is FOOD! I’m not sure about you, but for me, Ansley only eat HOMECOOKED FOOD, as I’m afraid of MSG stuffs. SO, we started to check with the hotel if they have porridge and tried to find some instant food that is filling for toddlers. THIS STEP IS VERY SUBJECTIVE! If you are okay with outside food, then it will not be a huge problem.

The THIRD THING is bringing Ansley to the doctor the week before we fly! The rationale behind it is to ensure that Ansley is fit to travel and also to get medicines from the doctor in case of emergency! FLU… FEVER… COUGH…. DIARRHEA…. VOMITTING…. Just take whatever that you can think of!

And the FINAL THING is…. THE PACKING LIST! The kiasu me split the Packing List into two parts – one to be able to bring on board the plane and the other one is to be packed into the language…

Things to Pack On Board the Plane
- Clothes

- Diapers

- Insect Repellant

- Sunblock

- Handkerchiefs

- Bib

- Wet Tissue

- Tissue

- Sanitizer

- Milk Bottle

- Water Flask

- LOTS OF SNACKS

Things to Pack Travelling with Toddler
- Toothbrush

- Baby Shower Gel

- Moisturizing Lotion

- 如意油 (if you use it for your baby)

- Medicine

- Nappy Cream

- Baby Washing Detergent (for Ansley’s utensils)

- More Clothes

- More Diapers

- More Handkerchiefs

- More Bibs

- Pillow

- Blanket

- Swimsuit (in case the swimming pool is too difficult to resist)

- Thermal Flask for Food

- A Tin of Milk Powder

- Utensils

Immediately fill the milk bottle and water flask with water once you board the plane. As adults, we know that we can swallow saliva when our ears are blocked due to the plane taking off, but OUR BABY DON’T!

So one of the best way is to constantly feed them with WATER! Another method of mine is to give them SNACKS! Afraid that TOO MUCH SNACKS, is BAD FOR HEALTH? You can buy DRIED FRUITS and CUT THEM INTO MINIATURE SIZE! This way, they might only take two to three big pieces of the snacks, and the constantly opening of the box can be a form of distraction to them too!

THAT’S ALL I HAVE TO SHARE!

It is definitely not easy to travel with a baby or a toddler, but it is definitely not that difficult too! I believe the KEYWORD here is PLANNING!

Tuesday, November 5, 2013


The building of E&O Hotel is a very classic, clean white colonial building – REALLY BEAUTIFUL! However, the first thing that caught our eyes is the beautiful scenic view that is placed right in front of E&O Hotel. It seems like we are walking to a picture for a holiday!
 
NEXT thing that came welcoming us is the grand lobby! Dark and woody colour with some vintage ornaments makes you feel that you are one of the British Royal family arriving in Penang.

 
Too bad, we are Royals in T-shirts and shorts ;P

The check-in procedure is really fast. We head up to our rooms and the corridor looks so CLASSY! Honestly, I’m starting to really feel like a royalty!
 
Room 808 and 809 gives us another WOW WOW WOW…. Check out the BED!

 
There is also a cozy READING CORNER for you….

 
If you prefer to have the cool breeze to get onto to your skin, you can CHILL OUT at the BALCONY…

 
Seriously, the view is super GORGEOUS!

 
BLUE BLUE SKY

 
And BLUE BLUE SEA

 
Such a relaxing sight…. No wonder Ansley loves to get in and out of the balcony!

 
And the toilet is another big place, which is almost the same size of the bedroom! The two sinks have already occupied one third of the space….
 
The bath tub, the shower room and the bowl (you know lah!) take up two third of the space….

 
Look at what the room has got to offer to you… Just slack in the hotel is enough, no need to go anywhere.

Okay! I know some of you will be asking what about food? PENANG IS FAMOUS FOR THEIR FOOD! Shouldn’t you head out to try some?

As long as you are a guest of E&O Hotel, you will be considered as a Club member, therefore entitled to the CLUB LOUNGE!

Other than the normal breakfast buffet, you can help yourself with the free flow of finger food from 5pm to 7pm.
 
There is a free flow of alcohol too…. Gin Tonic please!

 
Overall, EVERYTHING IS GREAT! Service is great, Room is great, View is great, Food is good! And everything is happening at about 600 ringgit per night! It is a SUPER WORTH DEAL!

Rating: 4.5/5 (Nothing is perfect in the world!)

Friday, November 1, 2013


Over the weekend, Darling went for the Halloween Horror Nights and bought a lighted horns! And since is Halloween is yesterday, we took out the horns again! FOR ANSLEY! I would like to show you his cutie pictures!
Ansley, "WHAT'S THAT ON MY HEAD?" 
 
And ANSLEY LOVES IT!

 
Every time we brought him to the mirror, he will start to giggle non-stop! SO CUTE!


And of course, there should be candies for HALLOWEEN!

 
YES, but candies too sweet for toddlers! Replace with TEETH RING!

 
What a wonderful Halloween with Ansley!