... Hello Dragon!

This is J's second Lunar New Year but really the first one that J is able to enjoy, remember and best of all, say GONG XI! It is very funny to see him perk up and dance to the new year tunes from commercial jigs. J is also quite good at passing any angpows he receives to us since he doesn't quite understand the concept of money yet! While the past 2 days of 'pai nian' seemed to have tire him out (which is great for us since he sleeps more soundly), he has generally enjoyed the past 2 days of visiting and there are still a number of gatherings lined up :)

May the Dragon year be a joyous and prosperous one for one and all! GONG XI GONG XI!

Our Family Portrait (J guarding his red packet from us)

J in his 'long' (dinosaur = kong long) outfit and his 'kum'

J still holding tight to his 'kum'

... all the way to his grandma's place

... and my relatives'

Hm... so many goodies... what shall I eat?

At the Sentosa Flower Show... second year in a row with J

Goodbye Bunny...

This is how much J (a little Tiger) has grown in the year of Bunny. It is amazing how much he understands now and is capable of. His latest achievement is to say 'help', 'please', 'thank you' (or 'xie xie'). Sometimes, he does so without prompting and its lovely to watch him remember his manners :)

And here's a pic to send off the Bunny (double rainbow spotted at Turf City)

Happy New Year!

The first post of 2012... I suppose most people would write about new year resolutions. Since I don't subscribe to resolutions, I thought I would write about my wishes instead.

I have small hopes, mostly for my boys:

1. Junxi to enjoy toddler class/day care and that he will learn to sleep through the night. If it's not too much to ask, I also wish that he doesn't suffer sibling rejection when his little brother is born and will learn to love his Didi as much as he is loved.

2. Didi to be healthy, happy and sleeps well (second time parents know what to pray for!).

3. G to be happy and smooth progression for his career.

4. For me to learn to cope with motherhood with 2 boys and to improve as a coach.

Here's to a great 2012 :)