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!
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
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!
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!
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.
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?"
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!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
18 October 2013 is a SUPER SIGNIFICANT DAY! Other than
Ansley had just hit 16 months old, it is also ANSLEY’s FIRST TRIP out of Singapore!
ANSLEY CAN’T WAIT AT ALL – he had been slapping both of us
since 4.30am in the morning even though the flight is like 10.30am! No choice
lah! Let’s head off to the airport earlier!
Changi Airport Terminal 2 and that’s when ALL THE CRAZINESS
STARTS!
Ansley busy jaga-ing our luggage….
Ansley busy checking out the famous Changi Airport….
Ansley exploring the Premier Lounge….
Ansley checking out the plane….
How come take so long???
Once the plane set off, we are served with food….
Must QUICKLY DRINK, Momi going to take away the bottle from
me….
The jam to our hotel is SUPER CRAZY! I guess is because of Hari Raya Haji…. Cars are parked everywhere, which causes the jam! Luckily, we managed to get to the hotel safely!
Ansley LOVE LOVE LOVE…. Or should be SUPER LOVE the hotel!
He was never tired of the hotel at all, even though we spend most of the time
in the hotel in our three days stay there!
On our second day, we head off to Kek Lok Si, which is our
only visited spot in Penang as the weather is pretty bad during our trip!
Hey Hey… WHAT ABOUT THE FOOD? FAMOUS PENANG FOOD? Bad weather,
lots of road change…. We are unable to find much! Most of the eating is in the
hotel! Sorry for that!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
I can vividly remember my first kiss from Ansley is on 22
August 2013!
Darling told me that when he told Ansley “KISS KISS” and put
his cheek over, Ansley will lean forward and kiss him. Immediately after hearing
this piece of wonderful news, I quickly asked Ansley “KISS KISS”, but instead
of getting my first kiss from him, I got “ARH… ARH…. ARH….”After a few attempts, I got pretty disappointed and started complaining about my husband. He should have let me know earlier, which is the day before and NOW, I missed the moment! All his fault! Blah blah blah…..
Darling say maybe is because we are on the car, “You know, our son got standard protocol.”
Back home, “Ansley KISS KISS” and put my cheek over. And
guess what? Ansley lean forward and kiss me! YEH YEH YEH!!!! FINALLY!
I’m seriously on Cloud Nine! That day itself I managed to
get four kisses from him and Darling only one! Haha….
And the best thing happens later! Ansley gave me a kiss on
my lips the next day! When I say, “Ansley KISS KISS”, he put his lips onto
mine…. Oh goodness me! I’m seriously flying!
It was such a great feeling every time he gave me a kiss.
But now, NO MORE ALREADY! It's been a few weeks already! When I asked for it, the “ARH… ARH…. ARH….” came back
again….
Haiz…. Don’t know when can I have my KISS KISS again? I
really missed ANSLEY’S KISSES!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
For the past few years, there many changes and challenges,
which I’m not willing to think about it, furthermore to BLOG IT OUT!
But as I’m looking at my beautiful son, Ansley, I guess I
should start to forget all the unhappy memories that I have and BLOG DOWN the
happy moments with my beautiful son and my wonderful husband!
FOCUS ON THE GOODNESS I HAVE AND BE GRATEFUL ABOUT IT!
And I’m GRATEFUL to my HUSBAND and SON, giving me the
strength to continue on during the trying moments!
Mine Life Affairs is now dedicated to my family – Desmond
and Ansley! Blogging down every precious moment that we have together!
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