We finally converted DanDan's crib to a toddler bed last Sunday. He's been doing great, so proud of his new bed. He actually hasn't climbed out of it yet, but since he turned 2.5 years old yesterday, I figured it's time for the change. He did amazingly well! His first nap on Sunday took a little longer for him to fall asleep. I did notice he got out of bed to get a toy car, but he went straight back to bed. Other than that, he did not get out of his bed at all. What a relief! I was prepared to get up in the middle of the night because he would be either crying, playing, or coming out of his room. Let's hope this will continue to be a smooth transition.
Dan Dan had his well-baby (boy) check-up yesterday. He's 32lbs and 36 inches tall. Pretty good numbers. He really has a good memory now. I think he remembered going to the doctor's and resisted to go, even the entrance of the building. He must have remembered the poking and scary equipments. He first resisted going in, then wanted to go straight to press the buttons of the elevator without letting me checking him in at the receptionist first. Since I was the only one there and Hank had to work, it was quite a struggle. He was fine once we got up as there were toys for him to play with. He had his first taste of a play kitchen, opening and closing the microwave and stove doors. When his name was called, he again resisted going in and started crying and wanting me to carry him when the doctor arrived. The doctor was so nice but I bet he remember all doctor's visits usually ended in the injection room. He didn't have any vaccination this time, but did have to take a TB test. Of course, he cried again, but only for a few seconds. He happily picked out his 2nd sticker of the day afterwards, and happily played with the play kitchen afterwards.
Hopefully, he doesn't have to see any doctor for the next 12 months until his next well-baby checkup.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Oh No! vs. Awww....
When I picked Dan Dan up at day care Wednesday, Mrs K. told me he was "H-I-T-T-I-N-G" another kid. Oh my gosh! Is he at that Terrible 2 stage already? I was surprised because he has always loved playing with this other one-year-old cute baby girl. Apparently, he pushed the girl on the head and grabbed her toy. This is the first time I heard it from day care. He's shown frustration by hitting the table or the floor before. I've seen him trying to get another kid to not touch the horsie that he was on at Tanforan, but nothing at day care. I tried to tell him it's not OK to hit and the baby would be in pain. I am not sure how much he understands. I guess more episodes of that will happen in the near future.
On the other hand, when we picked him up yesterday, he greeted me at the door as always, calling me "Mommy! Mommy!". Then he went over to the cubbies and brought out a sheet of paper for me (all by himself without being prompted by Mrs. K). He showed me a painting that he did! His first from school! Of course, since he's only 2, he just scribbled on the sheet, but the fact that he went over and got it for me, showed how proud he is of himself.
I told Daddy that I've been reading how other mothers save kids artwork in pizza boxes or containers. I think what I am going to do is to start scanning them and put in the "Aidan's Artwork" folder on my computer. If I feel like it, I might make a photobook out of them. Knowing us, these sheets of paper will just be all over the place and become trash.
On the other hand, when we picked him up yesterday, he greeted me at the door as always, calling me "Mommy! Mommy!". Then he went over to the cubbies and brought out a sheet of paper for me (all by himself without being prompted by Mrs. K). He showed me a painting that he did! His first from school! Of course, since he's only 2, he just scribbled on the sheet, but the fact that he went over and got it for me, showed how proud he is of himself.
I told Daddy that I've been reading how other mothers save kids artwork in pizza boxes or containers. I think what I am going to do is to start scanning them and put in the "Aidan's Artwork" folder on my computer. If I feel like it, I might make a photobook out of them. Knowing us, these sheets of paper will just be all over the place and become trash.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
New Haircut and Fun!
Finally we took Dan Dan for his "first" professionally haircut. He actually had one when he was in Macau, but he only got a trim. This time, it's a REAL haircut. It's amazing how a haircut can totally change you. I look at him now and he's a BOY instead of a BABY. The haircut makes him look so much older. Aww.. where is my baby?!?!
Dan Dan was very well-behaved during the whole process. Daddy was sitting on another chair getting his haircut, and mommy kept him company. The lady was very nice and patient with him. When I tried to take a picture of him with my camera, of course he had to take my cell phone away from me. At least the phone kept him quiet throughout the duration of the haircut. His haircut took even longer than daddy's!
Look at the Before and After Picture :
Dan Dan was very well-behaved during the whole process. Daddy was sitting on another chair getting his haircut, and mommy kept him company. The lady was very nice and patient with him. When I tried to take a picture of him with my camera, of course he had to take my cell phone away from me. At least the phone kept him quiet throughout the duration of the haircut. His haircut took even longer than daddy's!
Look at the Before and After Picture :
We also tried to 'spice' it up a little today with his new hairdo. Daddy put some lotion on his hair to give him a "faux hawk". Mommy definitely thinks Dan Dan is so much more handsome and cool! But is he a little too young to look cool? Hmm...
We took Dan Dan to Tanforan playground today again. I think he's a little bored of that place. He didn't play for long and didn't want to run around or play with other kids. We're worried about his socialization skills with older kids, but he seems to get along real good with younger ones. Daddy and Mommy need to find new places for him instead of going to the same playground over and over again.
Luckily, we found a new spot! Barnes and Nobles! He enjoyed that Thomas train set so much. Mommy took him there last week for the first time and he enjoyed playing with 2-3 other kids. They didn't fight for the toys, as mommys were there to monitor. This time, he was the only kid there and he just spent almost an hour playing without making a fuss. Mommy thought about getting him his first train set, but it's definitely not cheap. The cheaper ones are no fun - just an oval-shaped railway. For now, I think we're good with just playing at B&N.
We took Dan Dan to Tanforan playground today again. I think he's a little bored of that place. He didn't play for long and didn't want to run around or play with other kids. We're worried about his socialization skills with older kids, but he seems to get along real good with younger ones. Daddy and Mommy need to find new places for him instead of going to the same playground over and over again.
Luckily, we found a new spot! Barnes and Nobles! He enjoyed that Thomas train set so much. Mommy took him there last week for the first time and he enjoyed playing with 2-3 other kids. They didn't fight for the toys, as mommys were there to monitor. This time, he was the only kid there and he just spent almost an hour playing without making a fuss. Mommy thought about getting him his first train set, but it's definitely not cheap. The cheaper ones are no fun - just an oval-shaped railway. For now, I think we're good with just playing at B&N.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
We're back....
We've been back from our Asia trip for a while. Finally settled back in our regular routine. It took Aidan a while to get over his jetlag so he won't wake up in the middle of the night and wants to play. Daddy was sick the first week back, so Mommy slept in Aidan's room, and took care of him and his jetlag. Then Mommy was sick for a week, and Daddy stayed in Aidan's room. It was a nice change for Mommy because finally I could sleep and don't have to worry about waking up in the middle of the night to attend to Aidan when he cries. Ahh....nice break for once!
Haven't been taking any pictures because we lost our camera at the Taipei airport, inside the Hello Kitty changing room! Grr.... new camera should arrive next week and I could start snapping away.
A little summary of our trip. Aidan had no problem getting along with everyone. Everyone LOVED him!!! He didn't miss Daddy or Mommy at all, and hung out with his grandparents, aunties and uncles. It was a nice break for Daddy and Mommy. When we're at the Macau airport leaving, Aidan was especially clingy to Grandma. I am not sure if he knew that he had to say goodbye or not. He didn't cry at all, but just wanna be held. Poor boy... I bet he missed everyone.
Dan Dan was the healthiest of us all. Daddy and Mommy were sick during most of the trip. Glad he was with Grandma and Grandpa most of the time and didn't get sick. He was also exposed to so many different languages. Now we just need to keep up with that, which we're not doing a very good job.
He had a nice 2nd birthday party. We had a big dinner with relatives. It's nice to spend it just with relatives. He's so spoiled!! Auntie especially got him an Elmo cake! Although the color was not bright red, Dan Dan still recognized Elmo.
Dan Dan was the healthiest of us all. Daddy and Mommy were sick during most of the trip. Glad he was with Grandma and Grandpa most of the time and didn't get sick. He was also exposed to so many different languages. Now we just need to keep up with that, which we're not doing a very good job.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Ending 2007 in sickness..... ugh....
Dan Dan has been sick for the last few days. First a runny nose and cough, and then started a low-grade fever for a couple days. Luckily he is getting better and the runny nose is almost gone. It worries me that he might have a stuffy nose when he's on the plane. Since it's his first flight, I have no idea how he would react. And if he's sick, this would just add more pressure to his little head and his ears might really hurt.
He has also lost his appetite the last few days. He used to eat almost everything, and a lot! But lately, he would take a couple bite and then refused to eat. Even his favorite apples and bananas, he won't even finish half of it. The only thing he would take was soup. But that's not enough to sustain his active lifestyle. Feeding has become a battle. It has become a battle between Dan Dan and Mommy/Daddy, and a battle between Mommy and Daddy on the philosophy of food battles. The pediatrician said one of the rules we should follow is never force a kid any food. No food fights! This is one thing that Mommy and Daddy are not agreeing on.
But thank god he's feeling better now and actually went to day care today. He came home eating just like he used to! I am not sure if it's because he saw other kids eating, or he's just feeling a lot better. He didn't eat as much as he used to yet, but he definitely ate everything we put on his plate. Thank God for that!
Now that Dan dan is getting better, Mommy and Daddy are sick. First Mommy, then Daddy. We seem to get sick together a lot. It sucks because it's the crucial time of the year and we definitely need to get well within the next 2 days. We definitely don't want to be sick on the plane, or any time during our month-long trip.
I vaguely remember we were also sick last New Year's Eve. Mmm... I guess flu shots are not perfect. Now let's see if Mommy and Daddy can actually stay up late enough to watch the New Year comes, while listening to Dan Dan coughing up a storm.
He has also lost his appetite the last few days. He used to eat almost everything, and a lot! But lately, he would take a couple bite and then refused to eat. Even his favorite apples and bananas, he won't even finish half of it. The only thing he would take was soup. But that's not enough to sustain his active lifestyle. Feeding has become a battle. It has become a battle between Dan Dan and Mommy/Daddy, and a battle between Mommy and Daddy on the philosophy of food battles. The pediatrician said one of the rules we should follow is never force a kid any food. No food fights! This is one thing that Mommy and Daddy are not agreeing on.
But thank god he's feeling better now and actually went to day care today. He came home eating just like he used to! I am not sure if it's because he saw other kids eating, or he's just feeling a lot better. He didn't eat as much as he used to yet, but he definitely ate everything we put on his plate. Thank God for that!
Now that Dan dan is getting better, Mommy and Daddy are sick. First Mommy, then Daddy. We seem to get sick together a lot. It sucks because it's the crucial time of the year and we definitely need to get well within the next 2 days. We definitely don't want to be sick on the plane, or any time during our month-long trip.
I vaguely remember we were also sick last New Year's Eve. Mmm... I guess flu shots are not perfect. Now let's see if Mommy and Daddy can actually stay up late enough to watch the New Year comes, while listening to Dan Dan coughing up a storm.
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