How time flies

These were friends i grew up with...and now they are carrying my son!

Che che Charis

Have been meaning to post this for sometime....

On a rainy Sat afternoon...after racking my brains for something to entertain Zac while i spend some time on the world wide web...decided to show Zac videos of Charis...and this was his reaction! Took a video of him smiling and chuckling at Charis (will post that when i figure out how to)...che che Charis....you really make Zac smile!

Please don't break it!

Found this online company that rents toys for a fee....rented this for Zac (Leap frog learn and groove). He enjoys figuring out all the little buttons that need to be pressed to bring on the music and lights and of cos he has a good time banging and pulling everything. Hoping that he doesn't destroy any part of it!

Words, the MRT, no sleep and great news...

Zac has started mouthing some almost decipherable word-like sounds....we had a totally unexpected conversation today...
(while breastfeeding him)
Me: Zac, do you want anymore milk
Zac: Nut! (said very matter-of-factly!)
He has also been muttering da da da...na na na...ah na and ah da....still no sign or ma ma! My little boy is growing up...
Zac experienced another first today...my sis and i brought him to a little ride on the MRT. As Eugene does not drive to work...we usually get the luxury of travelling around in the car...but today decided to brave the crowds on public transport with the pram and all! Zac had a blast looking around and watching the crowd around him. Was trying to explain to him that he is in a train...but unfortunately this train doesn't go choo choo!
Zac has been TERRIBLE with his naps and sleep in general...his morning and afternoon naps are getting shorter by the day and it is sometimes a TORTURE for me to put him to bed! He falls asleep pretty well during the night but has been waking up periodically during the night....i suspect he might be teething (yup...no sign of teeth yet!!) I hope he is teething...so that i know this stage will PASS!!
Also just found out that my ex-room mate (during uni days) is with child!! So happy for her but she is so so far away!! Come back soon!
And that ends my mish mash post!

8 months!

Thought i better jot down a few of his highlights this past month...before he turns 9 months old!
- He has perfected a cheeky smile for occassions when he feels cheeky.
- He has ventured on his fours! Yes...he can crawl now...although he is a bit hesitant to crawl on the hard floor...too pain for his precious knees.
- He responds when talked to...with various sounds...or sometimes he just gives his cheeky grin.
- He is able to recognise familiar faces and welcomes them with a big smile.
- People are able to now discern that he is a boy...we used to get a few random strangers who ask us if he is a boy or girl?
- He is getting increasingly "sticky" to Eugene and i...esp when strangers want to carry him.
- He is able to pull out his dummy and has been trying to put it back into his mouth.
- He is now eating fish and various vegetables and fruits...yet to try chicken.
- He is now able to successfully pull out his socks!
- His poops are now resembling ours...oops think that was an overshare!
- He has now outgrown all his 6 month old clothes.
- He hates wearing shoes...he will try his very best to kick them off.
- He is able to recognise faces on photos.
- We think he is able to recognise and point to the objects...lights, Christmas tree, fan and tunnel.
- He has an obsession with velcro.
- He officially hates sleep!! or naps!!
- He still does not have any teeth!!! When are they coming cos his gums are giving him much grief!!!

Yup...and onto other updates..
We are finally getting the keys to our new place!! Yeah...finally...after being a nomad for almost 5 years now. We really have to decide what we want in our new place and work out our budget!

Why can't he just sleep???

Am feeling so so frustrated with Zac at the moment!! He has been fighting his day time naps alot lately! I could be patting him for a good 20 mins...and just when i think he's sound asleep, i put him down....his eyes open and he is up on all fours inspecting the place!!! AM so irritated...i could be patting him and putting him down for an hour and finally he is asleep...and what happens after 30 mins...he is up again!!!!!! URGH!!! I truely need a lot of patience...

Where we are...

This picture (taken by Shawn) aptly sums up where we are so far....leaving 2007 and looking towards 2008.
Me (on the left)...a new mummy, still trying to get the hang of being a mother, wife, sister and daughter. 2007 was a steep learning curve for me...but with God's grace and love each day...it was bearable. Am feeling very blessed indeed to have such a wonderful addition to my life and am thankful for a very supportive husband. Deciding to stay at home and be a full time mummy is a decision that i will definitely not regret...but its also one that is met with many ups and downs along the way. Am also very thankful for very supportive extended families, for my parents and sister and also Eugene's parents, all contributing to easing my burdens of being a new mum.
Zachary (in the middle)....very satisfied little boy. Showered with much love....trying to get his head around this world and how things work around him. Testing limits and boundaries. Warming people's hearts around him with his wide grin. Very much loved by his daddy and mummy.
Eugene (on the right)...an amazing dad. Always spends as much time he as with his dear son...and of cos his wife too! A good start on his journey of fatherhood....and also learning to juggle the different roles that are demanded of him.
Yup...that's where the Ho family stands at the end of 2007 and we eagerly look forward to 2008.