3 monsters driving me up the wall

chinneeq January 7th, 2009

I almost exploded when my 3 monsters drove me up to the wall yesterday. First it was my 2 naughty boys. Just like their father, they almost refuse to nap. At only 6 months plus, they could stay up AWAKE for 7 hours, just imagine!

From 3pm (after waking up from their nap), especially Di-Di allow me, ONLY ME to carry him, to play with him, to feed him. I could not go to the toilet, could not nap, could not do any other thing except entertain him. Not that he could sit or lie there to play with me, but he wants me to carry him most of the time. As my maid and I were trying very hard to put the boys to nap (oh, we usually have to carry and pat them on shoulders to sleep), they just could not doze off (eyes open wide and cry out loud awake the moment we put them into their sarong :(  ) Weird monster babies, don’t you think so?

Then come another big monster, who else if it is no other than their sister. Don’t know what got into her, she kept on waking up in the middle of her evening nap to cry, cough…until almost vomit (she did it many many times on my sofa), then fall asleep, wake up and cry again for Mummy!!! Arrghh…I was so mad I told her she still has her mummy, her mummy *belum mati* (although I wish the floor will open and swallow me in that very moment) that she should not wail like that.

I really cannot understand why my 3 children always have difficulty in their sleep or nap. (Even my ex-nanny or CL can be my verdict). From birth until now almost 5 years old, QQ always wakes up crying and even louder if I am out of sight. I notice the same with the boys now (especially I am in toilet)…sigh

When I read about how Chanel’s put baby Ariel to sleep, that her baby can be “left alone in her cot, on the music and off the light, and within a short while she would just doze off”……aiyoo…sounds so beautiful….I mean, it is like fairy tale parenting, that will only happens in books to me….SIGH…..

New Collection of Baby Wombie Slings

chinneeq January 7th, 2009

If you are looking for a way to hold your baby tight, conveniently, anywhere, anytime, you might want to consider wearing your baby. May I share with you, my favourite Baby Wombie Ring Slings (I just bought another piece this morning myself) *slap myself for not able to control my own pocket!*

Each piece of Baby Wombie Ring Sling is uniquely and tastefully designed. For most of Baby Wombie slings, it is very unlikely that you will be seeing someone out there using the same design sling as you do. In fact, I love all the Baby Wombie slings. Unlike normal slings, they really looks chic and fashionable!

milk..milk…time

I have been wearing my twin boy since the first day I brought them out. It is so convenient to tug my boy into my sling, wherever I go. Although we got them a twin stroller, (It is really a heavy and bulky Mac Laren), they still prefer (or I should say, feel safer and warmer) being held so close to Mummy. For short distance outing, we do not even have to bother loading our twin stroller into the car. All my maid and I have to do is just to grab our sling, and go!

*BURRRP*

With this sling, this is how I still able to breastfeed them anywhere, everywhere in the public :)

*For your baby’s safety purpose, all Baby Wombie’s Sling will be using the imported certified nylon and aluminum rings from USA.

Related post that you might be interested:

Why Baby Wearing

See all Baby Wombie slings

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Where have I been?

chinneeq January 5th, 2009

You think I must have dissappear somewhere, from the blogosphere. I am so tired everywhere, and don’t even know where to start.

You have to agree with me, they look very naughty and they ARE indeed!

The Bumbo Boys

The Bumbo Boys have became so much attached to me these days! Gosh, they are only 6 months!

They (especially Di-Di) has to BE WITH ME, AT ALL TIME whenever he is awake. He just would not let anyone carry him, not even the Kakak who carry him since birth. If I leave the room (out of sight), he cries. When I nurse Kor-kor, he gets angry and start to scream! Sounds like Mama’s boy? But I almost cannot breathe anymore………….Poor Kor-kor always have the be the victim, and be left crying with Kakak (since he is more tolerable)

Wanna know how I bake?

Baking for sale? Initially I thought it would be a good idea, since I love to bake and now have a big oven. Also to earn some extra pocket money for the coming CNY. But for the past 2 baking sessions, I almost fail! One baking project has to be divided to so many sessions when they boys are asleep.  How I do it:

Boys’ 1st nap: quickly weight and mix the dough

Boys’ 2nd nap: stamp and decorate the cookies (but sometimes cannot finish)–to be continue—-

Boys’ 3rd nap: —continue…

If the boys do not nap a few times, then I cannot continue my outstanding job. The breaking up sessions is also one reason why my cake collapsed as I left the mixture too long while nursing the boys in between.

What’s up with QQ

My little baby girl is now going to be 5! Good that school starts again. At least half the morning she is occupied. She is flexible so I just chucked her with another neighbour who happens to be her driver to school this year, even someone who she is not familiar with. Am really proud she did fine, today her own on her first day to school. *What a lousy mother/ homemaker I am!*

We still could not collect her new pink spec, and will do this weekend. She has the most CNY new clothes as compare to the boys. I just could not resist myself from setting eyes on the girl’s clothing. So sweet and beautiful. Hubby said QQ is the ONLY GIRL he has, so he did not mind spending more on her. She deserves them, we think!

For the boys, we only get them one new shirt each since they would grow out of them very quickly, HAHAHAHA!!!!!!! My poor boys!!!

We start baking

chinneeq January 1st, 2009

We had a mad rush again yesterday afternoon. While one of the boy was sleeping (another one with Kakak screaming behind), QQ and I quickly start out to work.

Things 4-yr-old QQ could do to help me during baking:

  • sieve the flour
  • roll the pastry
  • cut and stamp the pastry

So, I only have to

  • measure ingredients
  • mix the flour and Planta (I use rubbing-in method)
  • shape the jam onto the mould
  • manage the oven

In fact, I think QQ could even able to do all the above, if only I teach her to. I find that she really has good talent in baking, even her little hands could handle delicate items, at such young age. Thank GOD I have a daughter !!

Our first batch of Nyonya Pineapple Tart here, using the original Nyonya recipe and method. Will make more cookies from now on :) *got to run, boys crying again*…ARggghhh!!!!!

If I am born today…

chinneeq January 1st, 2009

I want this to be my husband!

A very down to earth, shy and sweet little fella. Being a big kor-kor, he always gives in to his little brother, melting everyone’s heart with his loyal smile.

I wish he would be my boyfriend!

Ever so sexy and charming,  I think I would melt being electrocute by his gaze and smile.

I wish she would be my Jie-jie

So loving and so caring, always pretending that she is the princess, and now the bride with a white veil on her head.

WISHING ALL AUNTIES & UNCLES, JIE-JIE & KOR-KOR OUT THERE, A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!

A reduction of 200degree!

chinneeq December 31st, 2008

After a year of wearing her super thick glasses, QQ high degree of Hypermetropia has improved tremendously. Her Paediatric Ophthalmologist in ISEC told us that her high degree of Hypermetropia (long sighted of 950 degree) has been reduced to 700 degree after a check has been done. Wow, a 200 degree of improvement in both of her eyes? It is really so hard to believe as she has only been wearing her correction glasses for a year. I really hope there is no mistake since the doctor was seeing so many patients that afternoon.

Without any delay, we quickly get her to our favourite Optometrist to double confirm again. Instead of changing the lens, hubby decided that she should get another new pair and standby her old pair. In another words, she will get a new pair of glasses. Guess what color frame she chooses for her glasses this time? It is a pair of sexy pink frame. It looks really lovely on her although I personally prefer the light blue frame. You could also get great offers from the Holiday frames, where more variety of children’s frames is available. Now we could not wait to see her in her new glasses this coming weekend when the glasses are ready!

Antibiotic during breastfeeding

chinneeq December 30th, 2008


De Bumbo Boys @ 6 Months

Weight: Kor-kor (7.315kg) Di-di (7.0kg)

Progress: Both could flip over in both direction

(This is how mummy normally leave them being entertained by the idiot box)

Tell you, the boys really look alike when they have their forehead covered. Hmm…should have gotten some red beanies for them for this coming CNY celebration :)
Our progress:

After taking just panadols for days, I could not stand it anymore. My head spins and I could feel the veins are pulling tightly in my head. After bringing QQ to do her spec, and lunch at 1U (restaurant dragon-i which I personally feel, tasteless at all), I went to see a doctor. This is the 2nd time I am taking antibiotic (doctor assured me that it is quite mild) after giving birth to the boys. I could not be bothered anymore.

After plopping the tablets (flu, antibiotic, pain killer) and the cough syrup, I feel so much better today. In fact, no more itchy throat, cough or leaking nose!

It is so amazing that my cough can recover so quickly this time. Thanks to Hui Sia, it could be due to the Lo Han Guo drink that I took (boil 1/2 Lo Han Guo for 5mins, then cover for 30mins before drinking).

However Kor-kor is still suffering from lots of phlegm and Di-di with his leaking nose. Although they look “good and macho” with their age, their inner body are really weak. These boys are really useless as compare to their skinny sister!

First experience with my new Oven

chinneeq December 27th, 2008

I was so afraid that I might fall sick again, and guess what, I am down with bad flu again. My body is so weak after the confinement and whenever any of the kids at home fall sick, I will surely get their bugs. Even today, someone told me that I have got a very weak womb and it is so obvious shown on my face (dark dull skin around my mouth area).

It is really not easy to take care of the boys although they are almost 6 months now. I have been going through sleepless nights and constantly fall sick after sending my Confinement Lady off home with the Newark Airport Car Service. Luckily there is maid to keep an eye on the sleeping kids in the afternoon so I could steal a short nap. At least home are cleaned and meals are prepared with another helper around.

I was so looking forward to attend one gathering with some old friends but so sad that I could not make it last minute. Nevertheless, QQ and I had some fun baking with our new oven during the long holiday.

Mickey & Minnie Mouse Butter Cookies

Although we did not celebrate Christmas, we still did some Christmas cookies (recipe of  butter cookies) to give away to our neighbours (QQ’s friends). See how crowded my table top is now with my HUGE new oven and read some of our funny experience with our new oven.

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Another outbreak!

chinneeq December 24th, 2008

I have been extra careful with the boys, especially when we were out in the public. But somehow, the boys are still not spared from the virus that is spreading around.

High Fever

2 nights ago, Kor-kor suddenly became very hot. When I measured his temperature, I was shocked his temperature was almost 40C degree! It came down and then went up again, lasting for 2 days. And today (3rd day), I am relieved that the fever is finally gone.

But the virus does not spare his Di-di. This morning, Di-di was measured at 38.3C degree. Not wonder the whole night he was so cranky until I had to SCREAM at him as he was waking up at EACH hour! The boys damn “lam pong” (weak) as compare to their sis when she was their age :(

It takes so much effort to make sure they gain weight properly (one reason I introduced solid earlier since they are losing weight). Unfortunately only after one exciting week introducing variety foods to them, I had to stop feeding them again, at least until they fully recover.

Oh yes, Di-di achieved another milestone today. He finally turned over this morning. Am glad that he is catching up with his Kor-kor (I guess any mum would not be able to refrain herself from comparing the development of each and every child of hers, what’s more mine who was born at the same time)

Sigh…really tired with the children these days. Soon we will have a lots of noise from QQ after my piano are shifted up all the way from my parents home. Must go sought for a material handling guy to come tune my piano soon. Any recommendation?

Fun during the holiday

chinneeq December 24th, 2008

I cannot believe that the school holiday is coming to the end. In the beginning I was dreadful when QQ refuse to attend playschool during the holiday. But we ended up enjoying each and every moments as we get to sleep late and wake up very late in the morning. Must get prepared and tuck everything that we no longer use into my Zero Halliburton briefcase now.

Every morning, she on the TV and play with her brothers (treating them like her toys!). Once she is bored with them, she plays with her “Masak-masak”. Occasionally we go out, but only short distance to friend’s place.

We hopped over to Michelle’s place few weeks back so QQ could play with her little friend, Yew Shen.

Even the boys enjoyed their visit as there are so many amusing toys to play with. See Kor-kor happily jumping behind? They were both so excited until Di-di played until he fell asleep in Yew Shen’s cot!

Well, this is the main reason of we going there, to see Yew Shen’s new brother.

I was so amaze that Yew Chuen baby can just lie there alone for very long time without making any fuss at all. Just like his elder brother, Michelle’s boys are so easy to be taken care of.

How come none of my kids are like that ah? sigh, me really “Pai Miah”!!…….Even my CL can’t stand my naughty boys!!

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A bigger space

chinneeq December 23rd, 2008

We are still staying in our first home, the first house we bought. We have been visiting this place before they cleared the land. We came to the site when there are only pillars. We see it with our own eyes how our house is being built. We came to the site every week or whenever we have time. When we first moved into this home, we did not make any renovation or extension. I thought a double storey house like this, a house with four bedrooms, a huge living with a nice little garden is really very big enough to accommodate the two of us.

Hubby spent his leisure evenings doing the gardening. He loves to tend the plants, and smooth the grass. He has a dream, to build a nice gazebo in his garden. He found his favourite from Stonebank Ironcraft!

One year later we have our first child. Our house has more furniture and toys. It became slightly crowded. However we only occupied one room. Now we have another two boys. Things get more in the house. It is indeed crowded now. But it is too late for internal house extension. Too much work especially when the babies around.

If only we could afford, we would move to a bigger home. Probably a compound with a bigger garden so our children can run and play. We would build a gazebo in our garden. A place where we could sit back and relax, a place to dine when the weather is good.

De bumbo boys @ 5 months

chinneeq December 21st, 2008

Each time I got time, I have to write a few posts at one time upfront, and schedule them to be released a week ahead. But each time I write, I am always behind time. Even the boys are entering their 6th month next week. *panting, panting trying to catch up with time while busy shopping grabbing clothes with the current sale*

The boys are their 5th month. One morning while I was trying to capture a pic of them…

“Hey bro, wake up!”

*hit* “What’s up, bro?”

“Let’s smile for mummy!”

Flipping over: Kor-kor could flip over, both side, shortly after he entered his 5th month. He could turn really fast up and down now so it is very dangerous to leave him alone on bed/sofa. Di-di on the other hand can only turn turtle when I put him to sleep on his tummy. Still a little tortise he still cannot turn back on his tummy.

Diet: Oh yes, they are doing well with their solid. They are taking cereal (2tbsp) twice a day. For variety, I sometimes add scrap banana, alternate with sweet potato or pumpkin during the morning  (10.30am) feeding. Evening feeding (7pm) I dilute their grain cereal with formula for more iron. Rest of the time, only wants mummy for direct feeding on breast milk.

Sleep: Now they are older, they nap only very few hours during the day. When they are awake, they only wants me to carry them (so mummy try to hide all the time). At night, ONLY MUMMY can put them to sleep. If possible, I let them roll on the bed, until they feel sleepy. If they do not cry and require attention at the same time, I will nurse the demanding one while I pat another one to sleep.

I have no regret to start solid earlier at 5 months plus. Unlike premature babies, I personally think they mature more quickly since they are born at 38weeks gestational week. With the evening meal, they could now sleep better and longer at night (probably they feel fuller with cereal now).

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Happy Winter Solstice

chinneeq December 21st, 2008

Happy Winter Solstice

Big white ones are with fillings. I bought them. Lazy to pound the ingredients. Little pink ones, are plain and rolled by QQ. This balls are our breakfast in the morning.

While hubby was doing marketing in the morning, he was shocked to see that the price of vege doubled up! It could be due to the festive season, how horrible….!!

Nothing much to do, except sitting at home while enjoying the musical Mama Mia DVD that hubby bought from the market this morning.

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QQ’s very first School concert

chinneeq December 21st, 2008

It has been so long since I wanted to post this. See how tired and tied up I am getting these days.

Despite being held at KL Convention Center, we brought our 2 boys to attend QQ’s first school concert (She demanded that Mummy MUST attend,.sigh) We rushed like mad since the jam is bad, as we also waited for hubby to renew our auto insurance that afternoon.

Kids nowadays are real lucky. See how much we parents had to spend on their concert (custome and a theater for kindergarten concert like this).

Instead of bringing Kakak along (to help carry one of the boys in car), we asked Auntie-Ma (QQ’s ex-nanny) to come along to watch QQ dance since the tickets were so pricey.

QQ queuing up into the hall (photo taken during her dance rehearsal in the morning). It was a tired day for the kids as they got to rush back and prepare themselves for that special evening too.

QQ and her partner on stage. Her first dance, “Getting to know you”, one of the song from The King and I. You think hubby and I enjoyed? Hell, our boys cried like mad until hubby and I had to rush in and out of the hall several times. Thank goodness they slept have way through the concert so I could enjoy the rest of the performance with hits from Mama Mia and High School Musical…*phiew*

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My first Oven

chinneeq December 21st, 2008

Finally after a long, long years of waiting……………………….

I got the Faber 40L conventional oven, my very first oven for my baking *HOORAAYY*!!

I have done so much comparison between Elba, Faber, Cornell and even Hanabishi. Each of them (above 30L) has almost similar features such as Turbo Fan, 4 power setting, adjustable temperature to 250C degree, 60min timer. The only differences between them are:

  • Elba (Has an inner light but the construction looks flimsy)
    Faber (Nice solid built up but it comes without inner cooking light)
    Cornell( Solid oven but I don’t like the design)
    Hanabishi (Solid oven. Too bad it comes without Rotisserie function)

Now my hands are very itchy wanting to bake now. See, crazy or not, sleep and eat also no time, wanna bake some more! *Am lining up plans now for my CNY cookies and tarts* :)

But before that I still need to get some baking utensils, to complete my bakeware collection. How nice if I can afford the non-stick infinite circulon baking tray so that I do not have to use liner when I bake. Time to dig out my le creuset uk dish so that I can make lasagna with my new oven.

I better go polish up my baking skill otherwise all my creation would end up in my brabantia bins, haha!

p/s:I find that larger ovens such as those above 40L has better construction and a tighter door (especially when they comes with 2 hinges). You do not want the hot air to leak out easily when you bake, do you?

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