Happy 4th Birthday

Enjoyed cake and party with friends at daycare.

First few books

Enjoyed reading at a very early age.

Supposedly Iron Man

So cute! The background and setting are just toppings.

Feeding the seagulls

Picnic with Harbour Bridge in the background

First real bed with wheels

The best Christmas present ever!!

14 January 2010

The Love of Guitars Live On

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It used to be just balls. Where ever we go, spots balls - all sorts. Now, it includes guitars. He'll notice it in books, shops, anywhere.

This photo is at the Australian Museum. Can't resist he actually wanted to touch it. It was the exhibit of the 80's. The come back. There were so many interesting stuff but it was dark. Was dark "in" in '80s? I really can't remember, I can't even remember using acne body wash. I was in our own little world then.

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Snippets of Conversation

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Mummy: You should sleep on your bed on your own.
The Tatapilla: I like your bed, you have soft pillow and cushion.

While sitting on the toilet looking at the wall paper (fishermen).
The Tatapilla: What they doing? (Pointing to the men on the boat).
Mum: Fishing.
T: Why?
M: So they have something to eat.
T: Why?
T: Why Mum?

I read that he's a bit early to ask why - he's just 2.5 years. Well, The Tatapilla has always been ahead of his age except for his height. Maybe, he should start taking multivitamin for men? Hahaha. Nah, he's in growth spurt actually.
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Watching Out

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I've been thinking of taking The Tatapilla to watch The Wiggles show live. I checked out their schedule but couldn't determine when are they coming to Brisbane. Hopefully, I will be aware of it and be able to book.

For now, we'll just suffice to watching them, listening to them, listening to an audio book and reading their book. Yes, we are attached by The Wiggles. Not that I complain. At the most tightest schedule we have, it allows me to dab a bit more of face moisturizer while The Tatapilla is watching the DVD.
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Good Enough

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You Are Caramel Hot Chocolate



You are a smooth character. You charm everyone who ever comes in contact with you.
You are naturally sweet, but not too sweet. People get stuck on you without realizing it. You're the type to meet up with a bunch of friends for hot chocolate, especially after a day of sledding or ice skating.

You try to never drink alone... even if it is hot chocolate. Warm, chocolatey goodness should be enjoyed with friends!




I'm not a hot-chocolate person. More like a coffee person but caramel would suit me just fine. I wouldn't need quick weight loss program real soon, I suppose.

But I also like marshmallows or a nice conversation.

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13 January 2010

Beach Cricket, Anyone?

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12 January 2010

Effect of Holidays

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Eversince we came back from our year end holidays (no, not in new orleans la – just somewhere close), Jens had been very clingy when I drop him off at school. He would cuddle me real tight and he’s in tears when I left – him with his carer racing outside to wave bye-bye to me. He would be sulky and not in the mood to blow kisses.

Understandable as for almost 2 weeks, he only sees me and daddy apart from the strangers. He has no interactions with other kids and his carers so it seems new to him again.

But this morning, he just sat on his chair and ate his breakfast. I’ve been priming him to not cry when I drop him off as I will pick him up again or Daddy will. And I think, the pear helped as well. He was munching on it when I left. Hahaha.

Remind me to buy pear every time we go to the shops.

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Beach Bum

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You would think he really likes the beach. Yes, only if he isn't scared of the waves. In fairness the waves are really big that even I was scared and have to be content to just dawdle my feet on the water.

My entry for Ruby Tuesday.
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06 January 2010

2.5 Year-Old

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05 January 2010

Red and Brown

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04 January 2010

At The Carnival

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When we got to Coffs Harbour, it was twilight. We went to the beach before dinner to have some fresh air. The lights of the carnival close to the harbour was visible so we decided to go there the next day (after enough rest and getting cleaned on the sinks).

The first ride that caught Jens attention was the Dodgem Cars. I was pushing Mcj to go but he said we'll try later. Jens tried the jumping castle first and just a miniscule touch to a pony and off we went to the bumpy cars. I went. And boy, was I rattled to the max. It was so rough - people were bumping us from everywhere and thankfully, we got kicked to the side that I told the attendant we're getting off. I can't concentrate on my driving as Jens was a bit scared and kept on putting his hand on the side. I was petrified that he might get hurt.


Next stop was at the balloon vendor and another jumping castle adventure. One lady commented how brave he was to venture up to the top.


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Hooked

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line and sinker. That's The Tatapilla when it comes to The Wiggles show. Sometimes, it is my baby minder. Makes him sleep too. Settles him when he's getting grumpy. Excites him. Something he looks forward to.

No wonder The Wiggles is never out of business. Kids get addicted to them. I think they don't pay too much on ads and marketing (just like insurance marketing). They're simply a hit.

We only got 3 DVDs but I borrow some from the library when they're available. We also play their CD in the car. If Jens gets his way, he'll have it 24 hours a day.

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Fascinated

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We could have waited for The Tatapilla to be a bit bigger before going to places that we've been to Sydney but the time had come. He may not take them in his memory but I took heaps of photos (now saved in my old and trusty laptop, got no netbooks yet) to remind him.

He is in the stage where he takes everything that he sees. He learns everything and those that struck a special cord remains in him for long. Maybe this one did.


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Inventive

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The Tatapilla has a very good imagination and ingenuity. Anything that he can grasp can sometimes be a telephone. Anything long enough can be a guitar. It's one of the games that he wants to play with me is saying hello to Daddy to anything that he hangs on to.

To prove to that, here's one of his photos in our recent Sydney Trip. It's as if he's answering queries on online term insurance quotes. Two phones at one time. Lol.


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