Jasper @ 16 - 17 months

Captain J is now running not walking, he has also been climbing onto tables, chairs, stools and opening up cupboards, pressing fan buttons and whatever gadgets he can get hold! He is really vocal as he tries to communicate verbally to get his point across to you. He likes to imitate us as well i.e. coughing, sneezing and he thinks it's funny.  It's really getting challenging to look after this active and mischievous little boy.

Physical & Mental
Has temper tantrums when frustrated and don't get his way
Discovers the joy of climbing
Takes off one piece of clothing by himself i.e. his socks every morning
Kicks ball forward
Drinks well from a straw

Feeding
Loves to feed himself
Can use fork unassisted and spoon assisted
Loves to drink water

Year End Phuket Trip

Holidays are always fun and enjoyable for all of us, and helps create many wonderful memories. This year we deceided to bring the kids and grandparents to Phuket. Five days of relaxing at Holiday Inn Resort, splashing in the pool,  playing at the beach, shopping/eating/drinking, and driving around the island to expore the attractions was enough to make everyone happy :)

It was the boy's 1st flight and all was well for him (no painful or scary incidents), except that he couldnt walk around and was too excited to drink his milk or take his nap, which frustrated him a bit. But fortunately it was a short 2hr flight and we manage to keep him occupied and within our seats! When the plane landed he would fall asleep immediately while we cleared immigration. Overall the boy coped very well on this trip, no fuss what so ever- ate and slept well; maybe becos he was happy he could go out everyday and swim everyday...



Dinner and Night Street Markets @ Patong

Reflection on 2011

Oh my how time flies.. With all the festivities and year end Holiday I hardly had time to update the blog.  Anyway we ended 2011 with some very wonderful time with the family- Christmas party at 2 homes; a trip to Marina Bay Sands on Christmas eve night and a final vacation in Phuket!

Let me just recap our 2011.. 2011 was not a very healthy year for most of us. Beginning of the year saw Hazel falling sick with bad nasal congestion and cough; I had to be hospitalised for some throat infection; hubby fell sick quite a no. of times; FIL diagnosed with cancer; and my dad had kidney stones removed.  But I think as the year progressed our health got very much better. I also made a choice to transfer to another office at the final qtr. of the year, hopefully I get better job progression and motivation in 2012. Baby Jasper turned 1 and is now Toddler Jasper and he is always prowling in action!  Hazel coped well with school, her writing and colouring skills are improving each day. We took 2 family trips for 2011- 1 to Genting and the other to Phuket, and already I'm looking forward to new adventures with the kids in 2012. What does 2012 have in store for us?? I hope it will be good to our health, wealth and relationships!

Jasper @ 15 months old

The boy started to take his few steps around 15 months old and before we knew it he is now walking on his 2 feet.  He loves making turns and is walking quite steadily; up and down little steps; and carrying balls etc while walking.  He also likes to "talk" to us and he has begun to understand and follow instructions i.e. sit down; take "chu chu"; bye bye- he will say bye and wave hands; go kai kai - he will walk to the shoe rack to get his shoe.  He is really cute nowadays and his cheeky smile will melt your heart :P

Physical & Mental

• Toddles well
• Pushes and pulls toys while walking
• Walks backward
• Discovers the joy of climbing
• Responds to instructions

Feeding

• Loves to feed himself
• Uses a spoon or fork

New Paper Big Walk 2011@RWS

Brought the Kids to The New Paper Big Walk as they were having it at Resorts World Sentosa this year, so we thought it would be interesting for the kids.  Weather was quite good - breezy and cloudy, the kids did quite well throughout the walk not much complains except stopping to snack occasionally, but I think they very much preferred the sand play at the beach after walk... :)

Outdoor Fun @ Jurong Central Park

Had a great Sunday morning with the kids. First - Macs Breakfast to fill our tummys and latter quick play at the park!

Jasper @ 14 months

Finally his upper front tooth has sprouted out this month and so are 3 neighboring teeth

• Stand well
• Take a few more steps unassisted
• Walk with help
• Empty containers filled with objects
• Put objects back in container
• Say three or more words other than mama or dada
• Eat finger foods
• Understands instrcutions like Bye Bye, Clap Hands
  

Feeding/Sleeping
•Finally he dropped his mid night feed and now wakes about 530/6am for his milk.  We have not dropped his morning nap yet will let the boy drop his nap naturally.

Captian J @ 14 mths old