Incidentally, T is also for ‘two’, and that’s how old Kaitlyn has been for a while now. She is definitely going through her terrible two’s (😝 another T word) and between now till she turns three, so much is happening for her developmentally. T is for Talking From monosyllabic words to short phrases, Kaitlyn is… Continue reading T Is For Toddler, Tantrums, and Toilet-Training
Category: Family Matters
Read To Me Please
I wish I had a big brother like the one Kaitlyn has. Joshua is just so amazing with her! While he still drives me nuts with his cavalier attitude towards his academics, his monosyllabic replies, and broodiness most times, when he is with her, he’s like a different person. He loves making her laugh, and… Continue reading Read To Me Please
Baby Essentials: My Top 10 – Tried & Tested
As a second-time mom, I have the opportunity for a do-over. In what sense? I’m talking about products! There is a HUGE market for baby items! Each brand tries its best to make it seem like their product is a must-have, something every mother can’t live without. This time round, I had the freedom to… Continue reading Baby Essentials: My Top 10 – Tried & Tested
Ok, I’ve Been Lying…
Life is NOT perfect. Everything is NOT hunky-dory. Social media has this way of making everyone share only the best moments, the pretty faces, the perfect situations. How about keeping it real? Who wakes up looking like they just stepped out from a salon? Or those beautiful cupcakes baked with kids — what about the… Continue reading Ok, I’ve Been Lying…
Bedtime stories
Just wanted to share something that happened while I was away on a weekend cruise. While every mother gets excited to go for a short getaway, we always worry about the kids at home no matter what. I'm lucky to get invited for weekend cruises occasionally, and try to get a little me-time and breather… Continue reading Bedtime stories
One Bed At A Time
Kaitlyn is a blessed girl. Before she joined our family, she already had her first bed waiting for her. In my anticipation of having another baby, I had impulsively bought a rocking cradle in hopes of my adoption process going smoothly. However, if you’ve read my adoption journey, you’ll know it was a looooong process.… Continue reading One Bed At A Time
My Little Happy Fish
So I always wanted to find a swimming programme for babies/toddlers, and I happened to chance upon Happy Fish Swim School. They kindly arranged a trial lesson and Kaitlyn seemed to enjoy it. The coach was very patient and had a way with the tots. So I signed her up for lessons. I was excited… Continue reading My Little Happy Fish
Someone Else’s Human Being
There's a family on our floor with 3 children, and they have a 6-year-old daughter, J, who is fascinated with Kaitlyn. She would get excited whenever she saw Kaitlyn at the playground. "Baby!!!!" She would call out and run over to give Kaitlyn a hug. She's really sweet. At the playground, she would guide Kaitlyn… Continue reading Someone Else’s Human Being
From Only Child To Big Brother
Security is having a big brother.Peanuts For 11 years, Joshua was an only child. Of course, I’d wanted to give him a brother or sister, as I had wanted to have at least 2-3 children. However, it didn’t turn out as expected as I had difficulty conceiving. So he got to enjoy my full attention… Continue reading From Only Child To Big Brother
First Words
Nope, it’s not Mama A baby’s first word is always thrilling for any parent. All the more so if the first word is ‘Dada’ or ‘Mama’. I remember Joshua’s first word. It was ‘Mama’ and I was super excited when he meaningfully called out to me, “Mama!”. It gradually became 'Mommy', and still is today.… Continue reading First Words
