Now Mr. A says "Yes" quite often. I'm also teaching him not to hit his sister and brother and being kind to them. He really have 2 sibling who are crazy about him. Just yesterday, W shared a muffin with Mr. A. It was very sweet. After W fed A a few bites, A totally went to help the muffin himself, picking bites just like his bro.
Mr. A have a friend name "Audrey" and he can Audrey is my friend pretty clearly. Of course, his brother always gets him to say "girlfriend". ;)
As far as sleeping goes, A is still waking up, normally around 1:30-2:00 in the morning, then stays up for 2 hours before sleeping again so that has made daddy and mommy very tired. I have been falling asleep before 8pm quite a few nights. Thank God it's the holidays and daddy is home for the break.He's been more or less shifted to afternoon nap but they are fairly short, usually about an 1hour to a max of 1.5 hours.
We all think Mr. A is quite the gymnast; he has been doing splitz and he loves to hang on our trampoline bar.
One thing funny about Mr A is when daddy was picking him up from the nursery, he dropped everything and ran toward daddy. Then before he got to the door,he pointed to his sippy cup and coat. He remembered his "survival gear" aka sippy cup. Ha-ha!
Mr.A has also just started successfully goes #2 in the toilet. He actually says "poop" and makes his face so the signals are very clear. Then I sit him on the toilet with him, and when he is done, he says, "done" so that has been pretty easy. He actually said "poop" a few months before but seems always after the fact. Now he's starting to become more aware and says it before he goes.
Yesterday, we have some friends over. While we were eating, Mr. A wanted to take out a hard play sword and I told him "no". Then he looked down, mouth curving down like he is really upset and going to cry, then he started opening his mouth and actively breathed in and out for like at least a whole minute. The whole time he was looking down with mouth pouting. We all looked at him in amazement. Daddy says it looks he's about to boil over but actively trying to control his emotion. Our friend said, Mr A probably knows there's company over, and want to show honor to our family by not throwing a fit and controlling himself. We all remarked that not even that many adults can do what A just did, let a lone a 18 months old! That was the first time he's done something like this,esp. with the breathing. Oh, I wished I could have captured it all on the video. Priceless!
Monday, December 31, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012
First illness for Mr. A
Just this past week, Mr. A had I think is mostly a cold. I think he got it from his sister J. Heck, I was even really sick for a day, the kind I couldn't get up for anything. So I just slept and took some medicine.
Anyway, back to Mr. A. He ran a fever, for a day or two, and then was just mostly lethargic for the next couple days. He wanted to be held a lot, like almost the whole day. But sometimes, for no apparent reason, he'll push you away and scream with all his might for like 5 minutes. If you try to hold him or even approach him, he gets even more mad, hits you and pushes you. Then after some time, we try again and he wants to be held again. So this will go on for many times in day. Of course, for naps, he won't take one unless daddy or I are sleeping with him. He slept with us in the night. Needless to say, we didn't get much sleep. During his illness, he really did not want his sibling, J or W and gets mad even if they look at him or stands too close. Thankfully, he's getting better and more back to his old self. He's really been sweet with me, holding me and giving me those cheek touches and loving to held.
It has been a really trying year with Mr. A. The good news is it is getting better. The last few days, he even took his nap at about the same time for which I'm very thankful. Not very long naps, but looks like he's transitioning to afternoon nap. Hopefully, it's the beginning of something that will stay. Now, we just have to work on that scream.
P.S His new favorite thing is sitting on our pool table and play with the balls. Daddy says he's also learning a little physics by playing Chinese checkers. The board is set up where the balls only can come out in one slot so Mr A pushes the stream of balls in the slots and out they come, one at a time.
Anyway, back to Mr. A. He ran a fever, for a day or two, and then was just mostly lethargic for the next couple days. He wanted to be held a lot, like almost the whole day. But sometimes, for no apparent reason, he'll push you away and scream with all his might for like 5 minutes. If you try to hold him or even approach him, he gets even more mad, hits you and pushes you. Then after some time, we try again and he wants to be held again. So this will go on for many times in day. Of course, for naps, he won't take one unless daddy or I are sleeping with him. He slept with us in the night. Needless to say, we didn't get much sleep. During his illness, he really did not want his sibling, J or W and gets mad even if they look at him or stands too close. Thankfully, he's getting better and more back to his old self. He's really been sweet with me, holding me and giving me those cheek touches and loving to held.
It has been a really trying year with Mr. A. The good news is it is getting better. The last few days, he even took his nap at about the same time for which I'm very thankful. Not very long naps, but looks like he's transitioning to afternoon nap. Hopefully, it's the beginning of something that will stay. Now, we just have to work on that scream.
P.S His new favorite thing is sitting on our pool table and play with the balls. Daddy says he's also learning a little physics by playing Chinese checkers. The board is set up where the balls only can come out in one slot so Mr A pushes the stream of balls in the slots and out they come, one at a time.
From us to you
With love and wishes for peace and much joy, from all of us to all of you.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
First major win for J
J won the grand prize at our chiropractor holiday give-a-way. It's a Kindle Fire.
She said she hoped and prayed, hoped and prayed. This is really just in time for Christmas as her itouch unexpectedly broke. So happy for you, J!!
She said she hoped and prayed, hoped and prayed. This is really just in time for Christmas as her itouch unexpectedly broke. So happy for you, J!!
Monday, December 10, 2012
No!
A's new word, "Noooo!" He understands it, uses it correctly and often. I thought that was suppose to start at 2.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Sweet kisses
At the very start of 18month, A started giving sweet lip kisses. Can you believe it? It happened all of sudden, not exactly sure of the reason. That day, the older kids were away, so it was just A and me. We were sitting on the couch, relaxing, when Mr. A, quite suddenly, looked at me sweetly and with a big mischievous smile on his face, leaned over, with his mouth open, came to me and gave me a big kiss on the lip with no prompting whatsoever from me. Usually, even when we ask for kisses, Mr. A's response is either "ummm" meaning no or if we pretend to cry and be upset, the most he'll do is put his cheek next to ours or give you a hug. So it was a HUGE thing for him to do what he did.
After that first open mouth kiss, I had to teach him to do a proper kiss - close his mouth and put his lips together. Then he did it many times, very excited every time, like he just learned something new. We'd all clap excitedly after he came to kiss us with Mr.A clapping the happiest and just grinning from ear to ear. He kissed everyone in the family for THAT day. It was a very heart warming and sweet day.
Next day, he was back to his old self. No kisses, just cheek touches. :( But this morning, he kind of started again, after some initial reluctance.
I'm sure there's more to come. Love those sweet baby kisses!!!
After that first open mouth kiss, I had to teach him to do a proper kiss - close his mouth and put his lips together. Then he did it many times, very excited every time, like he just learned something new. We'd all clap excitedly after he came to kiss us with Mr.A clapping the happiest and just grinning from ear to ear. He kissed everyone in the family for THAT day. It was a very heart warming and sweet day.
Next day, he was back to his old self. No kisses, just cheek touches. :( But this morning, he kind of started again, after some initial reluctance.
I'm sure there's more to come. Love those sweet baby kisses!!!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
baby A -17 months old
Baby A had again lots of changes this month. He's able to do and say more than ever.
Favorite toy/play: Cutting play food that are attached together with Velcro. He has not mastered it yet so he practice it a lot. To my delight, he's more into dolls now and like to push the doll I made for him in a baby stroller. He's able to balance the flimsy plastic stroller now but I still bought him a wooden one for Christmas. Since J/W plays the piano, baby A always wants to join in and can actually make some nice tunes on it. He also love to look and have us read books to him. He'll say, "book" when he wants you to read. Some of his favorite books are Baby Einstein Alpha book set, Nemo music book, Goodnight Moon, and Time for Bed.
Words: This months, he's able to imitate more words than ever and can say Nick, Izzy, Nai-nai, Yeh-yeh, most of the alphabet, quite a few of the numbers, like one, two. Most often sound A makes is, "mmnnnnnnnnnn", meaning no. He says that almost every time we tell him we are putting him to nap and also when other people tries to ask for a hug or he doesn't like something. He can also say, "Yes" pretty clearly. I bought him a pair of new sneakers, and asked him if he like it, and he said, "Yes". :) He is able to understand of course, a lot more than he can say. Milk, he still says, ma and still signs if he wants to eat. He say mommy, daddy very clearly. He also says, "Jiejie (sister), and Bro". We taught him "please" so now he says more please. :)
Sleep: He's getting much better and usually goes to bed anywhere between 8:00-9:00 and wakes up at 7am. We moved his bed time later since it helps him wake up later. Baby A still takes a morning nap on most days for 1 1/2 hours (still cries about it) and but most of the time skips the 2nd nap. If he does take one, it is usually at 5pm. He will usually sleep for another 1 1/2 hours and then goes to bed at his normal time. At night time, he knows and wants to sleep so usually doesn't cry.
Eating: Baby A is in general a good eater. He continue to likes fruit a lot and because he has so many teeth, can eat slices of apple. He is also starting to eat and like English raisin muffin. He's still not keen on oatmeal. We gave him a taste of chocolate, and he love it. Now when we ask, who wants a piece of chocolate, he enthusiastically says, "Me, Me!" :) We are also adding coconut and almond milk in with his normal rice milk.
Personality: The first thing people notice about A is that he is very observant. He watches and studies what you are doing very intently. So a lot of times, people are surprised what he is able to do. A is also very happy and playful child, though other people may not quite see that at first. He's still very reserved when it comes to other people,esp. adults. If we are around, he is def. not letting other people hold him and will cry loudly. But he will wave and say bye and delight you with his smile. A is also very strong willed child, since day 1. He will drag us by hand or sometimes by the leg to tell you to play with him. He gets frustrated pretty easily. The other day he was playing with the phone but the battery was dead so he can't turn it on. Out of frustration,he threw the phone. He is also at the stage where he is testing his vocal chords and likes to scream.
Large/ fine motor skills: Baby A is running all over the place. He will also stomp and tap to music. He is very strong and loves to hang on the rings or on the bars of trampoline, usually for 15-20 secs and then do a drop on the mattress below. Excellent fine motor skills too. He drew an heart on my bday note. Every time I use the restroom, if A is there, he flushes the toilet. If he can reach the door handler, he can open and close that door. He's also turning on/off TV. When A eats, he uses forks, spoon, chopstick for poking just like we do. He is also able to drink from a normal cup and sip from a straw a while ago.
All in all, A is doing excellent. So far, he has not been sick at all. All he had was a little runny nose and the chiropractor we go to recommended we use Aroma Siez from Young Living to help him feel better. It worked great, very soothing smell. I'm praying it stays that way through winter.
Next up, potty training. Baby A will put his hand on his butt to tell you he needs a diaper change so I think he's ready.
Favorite toy/play: Cutting play food that are attached together with Velcro. He has not mastered it yet so he practice it a lot. To my delight, he's more into dolls now and like to push the doll I made for him in a baby stroller. He's able to balance the flimsy plastic stroller now but I still bought him a wooden one for Christmas. Since J/W plays the piano, baby A always wants to join in and can actually make some nice tunes on it. He also love to look and have us read books to him. He'll say, "book" when he wants you to read. Some of his favorite books are Baby Einstein Alpha book set, Nemo music book, Goodnight Moon, and Time for Bed.
Words: This months, he's able to imitate more words than ever and can say Nick, Izzy, Nai-nai, Yeh-yeh, most of the alphabet, quite a few of the numbers, like one, two. Most often sound A makes is, "mmnnnnnnnnnn", meaning no. He says that almost every time we tell him we are putting him to nap and also when other people tries to ask for a hug or he doesn't like something. He can also say, "Yes" pretty clearly. I bought him a pair of new sneakers, and asked him if he like it, and he said, "Yes". :) He is able to understand of course, a lot more than he can say. Milk, he still says, ma and still signs if he wants to eat. He say mommy, daddy very clearly. He also says, "Jiejie (sister), and Bro". We taught him "please" so now he says more please. :)
Sleep: He's getting much better and usually goes to bed anywhere between 8:00-9:00 and wakes up at 7am. We moved his bed time later since it helps him wake up later. Baby A still takes a morning nap on most days for 1 1/2 hours (still cries about it) and but most of the time skips the 2nd nap. If he does take one, it is usually at 5pm. He will usually sleep for another 1 1/2 hours and then goes to bed at his normal time. At night time, he knows and wants to sleep so usually doesn't cry.
Eating: Baby A is in general a good eater. He continue to likes fruit a lot and because he has so many teeth, can eat slices of apple. He is also starting to eat and like English raisin muffin. He's still not keen on oatmeal. We gave him a taste of chocolate, and he love it. Now when we ask, who wants a piece of chocolate, he enthusiastically says, "Me, Me!" :) We are also adding coconut and almond milk in with his normal rice milk.
Personality: The first thing people notice about A is that he is very observant. He watches and studies what you are doing very intently. So a lot of times, people are surprised what he is able to do. A is also very happy and playful child, though other people may not quite see that at first. He's still very reserved when it comes to other people,esp. adults. If we are around, he is def. not letting other people hold him and will cry loudly. But he will wave and say bye and delight you with his smile. A is also very strong willed child, since day 1. He will drag us by hand or sometimes by the leg to tell you to play with him. He gets frustrated pretty easily. The other day he was playing with the phone but the battery was dead so he can't turn it on. Out of frustration,he threw the phone. He is also at the stage where he is testing his vocal chords and likes to scream.
Large/ fine motor skills: Baby A is running all over the place. He will also stomp and tap to music. He is very strong and loves to hang on the rings or on the bars of trampoline, usually for 15-20 secs and then do a drop on the mattress below. Excellent fine motor skills too. He drew an heart on my bday note. Every time I use the restroom, if A is there, he flushes the toilet. If he can reach the door handler, he can open and close that door. He's also turning on/off TV. When A eats, he uses forks, spoon, chopstick for poking just like we do. He is also able to drink from a normal cup and sip from a straw a while ago.
All in all, A is doing excellent. So far, he has not been sick at all. All he had was a little runny nose and the chiropractor we go to recommended we use Aroma Siez from Young Living to help him feel better. It worked great, very soothing smell. I'm praying it stays that way through winter.
Next up, potty training. Baby A will put his hand on his butt to tell you he needs a diaper change so I think he's ready.
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