I like Mama

The 20 months old LMM finally said something really touching yesterday...

I came back from work and he hugged my legs, then said to me grinning,"I like mama.....Tian Le like mama"
Hearing those cute little words come out from his mouth really made me feel like crying.

Mami Bel

Words and Counting....

The LMM started stringing words together a couple of months ago.. maybe at about 16-18 months.
He particularly like words like Big, Small (yes, he can differentiate sizes), Cut, Make, Cook, Knock, Mama, Papa, Ye Ye, Nai Nai, Milk, Duck, Fish (he also says Yu...). So he form sentences like:

"Cut Fish Cook Nai Nai"
"Cut Duck Cook Nai Nai"
....erm he actually means Nai Nai cuts and cooks the items.

LMM : "Big Yu"
Mami: "No, Travis, say Big Fish ... Da Yu..."
LMM: "Small Yu"
Mami : "sigh..."

Pointing at my pillow, he says,"Big Orgh Orgh..." and pointing at his pillow, he says, "Small Orgh Orgh"

And on his method of counting, hm..i really don't know. He skipped pure numbers and jumped right into algebra: "One, Too, Four, Oh, Bee, Five, Aee..."

Then, when asked "who did this????" (something bad like mess up the table, drawing on the sofa, spitting saliva on the floor)
The LMM never fails to reply,"Ye Ye"

Mum Got Left Behind!!!

Yes, I must admit that I haven't been blogging for so long!! Blame it on the on-going renovations lah... Just thinking about the selection process for the tiles and laminates is enough to set off a spinning headache.

The key reason why I'm blogging tonight is because the funniest thing happened today.

We drove to KBG MRT station, parked our car and took the train to Tampines One (our first sua-ku trip there). After an hour at the place, we took the MRT back to KBG to pick up the car and bring LMM back to Grandma house for lunch.  It was an absolutely HOT day, so Mami and the LMM walked to the sheltered bus stop while poor Daddy walks a further distance to get the parked car.  When he arrived to pick us, I put my bag in the passenger seat and then the LMM in the car seat while Daddy came out to put the pram in the boot. In the HEAT of the moment, after hearing the car door slam (that was mami closing the door after packing the LMM in the car seat), he... drove off!!!! 

"Hey!!! Hey!!!" cried out poor mami Bel.

It was so hilarious I broke out in laughter at the bus-stop, amidst the weirdest stares.

As it happens, in the car, Daddy was asking Mami (who wasn't in the car) whether the aircon is cold enough or not. Not getting a reply, he looked at the back seat and realised to his horror that Mami wasn't there!! He asked LMM,"Ma Ma where???" The LMM said, "Ma Ma no more..."

And they drove back to the bus stop to pick mami up.

When Mami got on the car, both the LMM and the papa were laughing hysterically. Hilarious.

mami bel

The Zoo! The Zoo!

This time, we went PREPARED! Mami Bel even made a list of things to bring the night before:

1. Coleman filled with ice cubes and water
2. Bread for a hungry baby
3. 2 Huge Packets of Rice with Chili Sotong, Mussels, Beef Rendang, Long beans.
4. Travis' Milk
5. Travis' lunch 

Travis eating the bread in the trolley (available for rental at the entrance S$15)

Travis pictured here with Mami Bel

....and here with Daddy.

Things we must bring (also) the next trip:

1. Mosquito repellent

2. Umbrella and Hats

3. Swimming costume and Change of Clothing*

* We kinda knew that there was a new wetpark at the zoo but it completely slipped our minds to bring swimming costumes or even another set of clothing. This wet park beats the IMM one in size and variety. We'll be back with a vengence!!! 

Travis the Fish Monger...

We have bought the LMM numerous toys and none can compare to a simple masak masak set which we got from Kiddy Palace for less than S$20.  It comprises of a knife (see the above), lots of food which are pre-cut and joined together by a velcro tape.  When  you slice the food item using the knife, the velcro gives you the crisp cutting sound. Quite realistic if you ask me.  So here we have the LMM cutting fish early in the morning while waiting for Mami to make him his milk.  He always shouts with a smirk on his face:"FISH! FISH! CUT! CUT!"

Belated 2009 CNY Photos!

Yes, it's March and I'm uploading CNY photos..hahaha...

Better late than never.

Enjoy!

He Talks!

Verbal communication with the LMM has moved to a higher level.  

Morning:

Travis: "Murk! Murk!"

Mami Bel: "It's Mi-elk, MILK, not Murk!"

After milk....

Mami Bel: " You want Oats? Oats?"

Travis: shakes head and says "Cheeze! Cheeze!" trying to pry open the fridge persistently

After eating Oats (Mami asks for fun. He always has to eat his oats anyway.)...

Travis: "Papa!"

 Mami: "Papa is sleeping dear."

Travis: "Papa!" ignores Mami and walks to the bed and tries to climb into it

After everyone ate breakfast

Travis: "Park! Park!"

Mami: " ok, pack your toys"

Travis: walks over and puts his things into the toy box, places the storybooks on the side table

and then heads to the shoe cabinet to look for his shoes

Amazing!