Izzie is sick again. She is coughing and has lots of phlegm accompanied by loud breathing. We brought her to see the PD yesterday night. She was given neb and her usual medication package. Initially the PD wanted to give her antibiotics but realized she just finished a course last week so this time, Izzie has to fight the virus all by herself. I like that she is not given another course of antibiotics. I have to get well already to take care of the little one.

I am confessing for this little champ to recover fast and that she will grow stronger!

That’s her who wore the shoes all by herself and ready to go out! She is beginning to wear her shoes all by herself. Sometimes she gets it right, sometimes she wears her shoes wrong sides and sometimes she gets frustrated that her foot is not getting into the shoe. My little babe is growing and learning and I’m always proud of you, precious darling. Be well, my girl!

Although B and I said that we would not spare the rod when it comes to our children, we have never actually bought a physical cane. Izzie is now 30 mos.

Along with the adorable moments, came terrible twos as well. Izzie is throwing more tantrums now. When she doesn’t get what she wants, she would lay on the floor and suck her thumb or she would fake-cry or she would scream. She hasn’t learnt how to express her emotions maturely yet.

It happened again yesterday when I was trying to get her to look at me during a non-intense moment but she refused and it developed into a full blown temper tantrum. She was crying and whining, and refused to cooperate.

I was trying to speak to her simply but I am inexperienced with kids…so the sentences turned out to be rather long and complicated and of course, she didn’t get what I meant.

I decided to put her on the time-out chair and I told her 3 simple sentences REPEATEDLY to get her to calm down.
1. No crying
2. No whining
3. Look at mommy’s eyes
Every time she got one of the 3 things right, I would point it out to her and I would repeat the 3 sentences until she got all right. It sure took a long time to discipline her and she finally calmed down. I foresee more of such session and I pray for God’s wisdom and understanding to come upon us.

This is such a nice chair I found online. It costs $60! >.< of coz we didn't buy it. I think it is too attractive for a time-out chair.

The other day while watching Nick Jr. on TV. She was so still and quiet that I got a little worried. 😛

1 Nov 14: Happy 27 Mos

Izzie said “hi” and “excuse me” to the ant on the ground. How amusing!

Izzie went to 2 YO Harvest Kidz class. She was clingy but I made a decision to leave her discreetly. I was very glad that I didn’t receive a call from the teacher to tell me that she has been crying for more than 10 mins. Izzie was in the class for 1.5 hours! Hooray! I am looking forward to attending service again, uninterrupted. 🙂

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Finally I felt like “this house” is a good investment. Coz all along Izzie felt like this is a trap and refused to go in. It was under utilized until now. She called it “playground” on her own accord today. She climbed up and down the slide all by herself. I am super proud of her because it took her a long time to muster the courage and confidence to do it.

Izzie suddenly said “xie xie” to the cashier at the bakery when I was paying money. Both the cashier and me were shocked for a while.

Izzie didn’t fuss at all during meal times this weekend. Yay!

I am a proud mama and Izzie has made it extra special this weekend.

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My darling has grown up. She celebrated her first children’s day in school and received presents which made her very happy.

It is a joy to do pick up because she would SHOUT “Mommy!” (many, many times) excitedly, jump and give me the widest smiles. Then she would request to wear her shoes and give me a hug. The shoutings Mommy! only started about a month ago. Before that, she was just very happy to see me at pick up. I am always very proud of her every milestone.

Recently she has been surprising me every day with new words and sentences that she uses. Of course it is also heartwarming to see how she resembles me. For example, today when I asked her to go out, she was playing with her toys. She paused for a while and started packing her toys neatly before heading out. How many kids you know do that? I appreciate you, Izzie. Out of the blue this week on a bus journey home, she pointed to me and said, “mommy” and she pointed to the lady sitting next to me and said, “aunty”.

As you celebrate Children’s Day, I pray you will know God, love Him and serve Him all the days of your life. I speak greatness into your life and that you will glorify God as you live a great life. Amen. Continue reading →

Izzie crawled on the grass with ease.

Izzie discovered the joy of making sound with bowls, plates and utensils.

Izzie started self feeding, starting with her snacks. We haven’t found a curved spoon for her yet. Not common it seems.

Izzie started trying food at adult’s table.

Izzie started clapping her hands during P&W. She claps at the correct timing when we sing, “If you’re happy and you know it”

Izzie shakes her body whenever there is a catchy tune/music.

And she started taking baby steps without holding on to anything.

Izzie’s vocab: Duck and Cat. Everything is either duck or cat. Ha!

Izzie waves hello / good-bye at the command.

Izzie started hugging her moo-moo soft toy when she couldn’t be bothered with soft toys ever before.

She opened a pen’s cap by herself today.

I am happy and thankful for her development and achievements. I am Izzie’s proud mama.