Valencia Oranges

Terrible Two?

valencia — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:55:34 +0000

Argh!!!! Something must be terribly wrong with my computer. I typed a looooooong post and the browser just shut off by itself. I got so angry that I can’t be bothered to type another posting until 3 days later, which is, today. Anyway, the post was about Sheryl Ang turning 20 month and having show signs of the “terrible two” phrase already. She just seems to or rather wants to provoke me on purposely. Long gone are the days when she will do whatever I asked her to and it was like only 2 months back? Why was the change in behavior so sudden? I guess it is part of the development. She will just refused to eat after she request for her lunch, refused to sleep when she is clearly very tired and refuse to let me wear her diapers. Many mummies have told me that this is a passing phrase and it is normal and soon be over. I hope it is true. Oh well, below are some of the things that happens on a daily basis. Oh ya, her vocab has expanded quite a bit too.

When we are downstair
- Mummy, (go)upstair

When we are upstair
- Mummy, go down

When I am cooking
- Mummy, make bread
- Mummy, bee cake (biscuit)
- Mummy, nana (banana)
- Mummy, go sit (and feed me)
- Mummy, mum mum
- Mummy, see (wanting to see what I am cooking in the pan)

When I am watching tv
- Mummy, come play
- Mummy, play toys
- Mummy, kick ball
- Mummy, cook cook (in her toy kitchen)
- Mummy, eat (after she cooked)
- Mummy, fork

Before she sleep
- Mummy, milk milk
- Daddy, make milk milk
- Mummy, book ( to read her stories)
- Mummy, make bread

Other random
- water boil
- (Micro)wave! (when she heard the “ting” sound)
- Bird bird, dog dog, cat cat, aeroplane, car, diaper, (body)cream, water…and so on..

Sometimes it so funny when she repeats after her daddy and myself but not so funny when we were cursing. You know like the word “sh*t” and …. ok i better not say it! It can be really comical but I rather she learn the right things. Anyway, there’s so much to write. Will udpate often.

At the moment, I just hope I won’t need to use the cane too often!

Being a mother

valencia — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:25:24 +0000

It had been so long since I last blogged that I’ve actually forgotten what my admin password is. It took me nearly 3 tries before I managed to get it right. It had been a hectic one month with me falling sick for nearly 33 days, followed by my dearest baby. I had never ~~spent so much on the~~ been to the doctors as many times as I had for the past one month. 4 trips trying to get myself better medicine each time and twice for my baby. It’s really no joke being sick. You feel like a battery that can never be recharged no matter how hard you try. It’s especially worst when the hubby had to work till so late every night on his events. Before I got married and having a baby, sleeping to me is a waste of time. I will rather finish a book or go shopping. I can never understand how some people can sleep their day away.

Now, 19 months into motherhood, I can fully understand. The hubby always ask me why I always look so listless and tired. I really can’t give an explanation why. Not that I do not know the reason, but I feel bad saying that it’s because I’ve been looking after our baby round the clock. I do not like the feeling of blaming Sheryl when it’s not her fault. But all the “sleeplessness ” has really taken a toll on my body. I used to be able to recover from flu in 3 days, 4 the max. Now I need 33 days. It’s really no joke when we slept at 9.30pm and I having to wake up at 12am to make sure that she is covered with blanket, 3am to make milk, 5am before I can get back to sleep, wake up at 6.30am to work, make her milk at 7am, leave the house at 7.30am to take bus, reached home at 7.45pm, a 10 min dinner with Sheryl on my lap most of the time and bathing her at 8.30pm. By this time, I’m nearly left with 10% of battery life. Not forgetting, after bathing her and before she sleep, I have to be her story teller and her playmate. And this cycle will repeat and repeat till I get a day off or two when she’s at my mum’s place.

People had told my my face look bloated and I really can’t understand why I continued to put on weight and look so puffy despite not able to sleep and eat well. I’m really clueless about this. People had been telling me how they had lost weight after taking care of their baby. I became shagged and sick instead. I really can’t understand how some mother can look so fresh everytime they go out. There are so much things to worried about. I worried about what Sheryl might be eating when I am at work, are the food fresh and warm? I wonder if she had her mid morning and afternoon naps, I wonder if there’s anyone making sure she’s not playing near the stairs, did anyone wash her up after her meals and did anyone noticed her soiled diapers? All these thoughts are running though my mind the whole day except when she is at my mum’s place. But unfortunately, she can’t be at my mum’s place all the time since my mum has a really bad back and my in laws are trying their best with so many children at home. I also know that the mother’s love to her child cannot be delegated. I can’t expect others to care as much as I care about Sheryl. So people, pls be kind on your words. I know I don’t look the best as before but I am really trying my best.

To the hubby, I know you are tired from your work and I truely appreciate you trying your best to “off-load” some of my duties (but I was really pissed when you decided to go drinking and leave me alone with baby especially when she’s down with a fever!) . But I really need time to get fully recharged and although the chicken essence does help, they are not magic potion. I need time to “recover”. Aside from this, it’s another 11 days before we are off to Brisbane for the next 1.5 year. Hopefully things will get better! Hmm.. it had been so long since I had a nice and romantic dinner and evening with the hubby. I guess It’s not going to happen anytime soon till Sheryl is 3 when we are back from Brisbane?!

Carrot Fried Rice for Sheryl

valencia — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:44:52 +0000

With facebook, this blog has really become secondary. Anyway, I am not going to write about which is better today. Rather, I am going to talk about the carrot rice I prepared for Sheryl. I am not sure about other ~~babies~~ toddlers but it’s getting more and more challenging to get Sheryl to eat her veg. However, she’s quite a big fan of rice. Hence, that’s how I came up with the following recipe. Prep time is about 5 min and cooking time is less than 10 min.

Ingredients (serves one adult and one child)

2 teaspoon silver fish (rinse and pad dry with kitchen towel)
100g of minced pork or chicken
4 tablespoon of pureed carrot
1 egg
1 teaspoon of tomatoe sauce
1 bowl of rice (you have to estimate yourself)
Basically just marinate the minced meat with a little bit of soya sauce and pepper. First, heat up some extra virgin olive oil. Put in the silver fish and lightly fried and when its’ color changes from white to brown, throw in the minced meat and saute it for 2 minutes. Pour in the egg. Next, empty the bowl of rice and basically just toss them in the wok. Finally, throw in the pureed carrot. Remember the carrot have to go in last to retain the vitamin. If you would like some color, add in the tomatoe sauce. Stir fry for 1 one minute it’s ready to be serve.

It taste great! I feel it tasted a tad like paella (I hope you know I’m kidding)! hahaha.. Anyway, no photo to show since it’s the first attempt. I shall do it again and post some picture.

On another note, I tried making cream of mushroom from scratch today after looking at some video online. However, it turned out less than satisfying. Actually, it’s quite ~~disgusting~~ inedible. To think I even mention about it! hehe…

Alright, photo next time. At lesat Sheryl likes my Carrot Fried Rice. Shall try it with pumpkin next time. :)

test blog using darlin’s google phone

valencia — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:23:39 +0000

This thing really works!

Growing

valencia — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:11:15 +0000

Sheryl will stay over at her Po po (my mum’s) house every twice a week. The usual evening routine will be to wait for her Gong Gong (who she affectionately call GONG!) to come back from work and bring her to the Hougang Mall. Last evening my dad was not free so my mum and myself bought her to the Hougang Mall. There was lots of chinese decor on sale and she was happily clapping away when she saw the colorful lights. My mum told me she will do this everytime they bring her to the Hougang Mall. Anyway, this time round, there were a few children gathering around to see some toy tiger that was jumping around on the ground. Sheryl was a tad apprehensive at first and kept a distance away from the toy. She soon warmed up after seeing so many children around. Sheryl was standing quite a distance away when the bigger children start squatting down and playing with the toy tiger. Seeing this, Sheryl too walked over and squatted next to a small boy. She was pointing and ‘talking’ to the little boy in her own baby language. I was standing a distance looking at her when I realised that my little baby is no longer a baby anymore! She now knows how to socialise and joined in a group! Seeing her little self squatting there with the group of children (I wished I had a pic to show) filled my eyes with tears of joy. Ok I know you must that think I am exaggerating but really, I can’t believe my little baby is almost 15month old already. I love you baby! May you grow up healthy and happy always!

Sheryl Ang and Mummy Ang

valencia — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:43:27 +0000

My toddler

valencia — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:35:21 +0000

Sheryl enjoying herself on the bikey

She decided to push it instead since it’s moving too slowly for her

And she tried to be naughty and climb on the bikey instead of resting her butt on the seat

Look what happened?

Lastly, a pic with her favourite Jasmine jie jie!

More (random)pictures

valencia — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:56:21 +0000

Random Pic(s)

valencia — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:46:25 +0000

We went to courts tampines to get me the new laptop and so decided to just head over to the ikea next door to have our lunch. I just can’t resist the chicken wings!

Just look at the cute disposable bib at Ikea!

Sheryl waving to our instruction of ’no no’.

Christmas came early

valencia — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:39:43 +0000

Does people spend more at the end of the year? I can’t agree more. Darlin had to spend close to 2K within the last one month? First, it was us, falling sick after one another. That means medical fees - $200. Just a week ago, I stepped on my trusty spec and it breaks into two. I could have saved it IF it was Sheryl stepping on it but well, I’m sure you know what is the state of the spec when I stepped on it. Another - $300 from darlin’s pocket.

And last came the big ticket item. My stupid acer laptop died on me. The screen just went white and I couldn’t even save anything out from it. Darlin had to get me a Toshiba laptop and what does it means? Another - $1400 from darlin’s pocket.

That’s why I say, christmas came early, for me, not darlin.

F L U

valencia — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:28:28 +0000

I highly suspect the current flu carries a new strain! Daddy Ang had been sick for almost 5 days! I was sick for almost 5 days too. You know how the doctor always give you extra pain killer and anti swell medicine and most of the time we will just take some and leave the rest aside. This time round i had to literally finished all my medicine before I actually recovered! and I am not talking about jsut myself. Daddy Ang will usually be well after a night but unfortunately, he’s still pretty much ‘lem beh’ while I am typing this. Almost all the children in my household are down with flu at this moment. oh no! That partly explains the fact why I’ve not been taking photos recently. How to take pictures when everyone is looking like a ~~ghost~~ zombie!

The season of flu!

valencia — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:19:28 +0000

This is definitely not a good season. The little one was down with fever about a week ago. In her first year, she was pretty healthy and had steered clear of medicine *ok touched wood*. Just barely a year over, she caught the bug. She couldn’t drink well, only manage 2 to 3 ounces 3 times a days and wouldn’t touch any solid food. Most of the time, she just lazed around in bed and couldn’t even bother to come towards us when we were eating. How my heart aches! Just when she got well, I fell sick! How terrible. Had to see the doc last Sunday and there goes the $$. The doctor must have earned big bucks this month consider both baby and I had spent nearly $150 on medicine and consultation. Well, at least I did become better after the medicine. But the not so good news is, now daddy Ang is down with fever. I guess it must be the endless nights of looking after the baby and working the following day that makes the very sleep-deprived daddy ill. Unfortunately, daddy Ang still had to attend some courses today and tomorrow. Jia You daddy!

Anyway, I think it’s partly my fault that Missy Ang fall ill. It’s time to make more nutritious meal for her! I’ve come up with 3 new porridge combi that she has taken a liking for. Ham and carrot P, Chicken liver and cucumber and eggy fish porridge. Hope the flu season will be over soon!

Sheryl Ang Jia Xuan’s Birthday

valencia — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:42:54 +0000

More photos in my facebook!

Sheryl is One!

valencia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:18:47 +0000

the different ways to play with a toy

valencia — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:14:32 +0000

BOO!

[This is a reposted entry. The content of the original one just went missing entirely. I am so upset! ]