Author Archives: Marjorie

parenting lessons 101: never underestimate your child

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Was looking hurriedly for stickers for Yui to be occupied with during train rides. As I was looking around for medium sized ones, Yui was pointing for the teeny tiny sticker set – stickers which were as small (or even smaller!) than her fingernails. I told her that it would be difficult because they’re very small; that we should buy the bigger one. But she was insistent. So Mommy gave in and allowed her to put it in the basket together with the medium sized one.

Back home, she worked on her selection first. If truth be told, Mom was surprised. The teeny tiny stickers were no feat at all for our little one; sticking them on the paper in a fast and efficient way. Yet again another reminder to never ever underestimate your child.

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graduation pants (diapers)

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Yui’s doing well with deed no.2 in the toilet, sans fancy kiddie tool. Especially now that she’s started to verbalise what she wants, it’s been easier. She just need to learn though when she just need to fart or to do deed number 2. Because even when she feels like farting, she still tells us “chan no toilet!”. 🙂

Admittedly, I’ve been preparing myself to the possibility that it would take a year more for pee/oshikko training. Sure she peed every now and then at the toilet but she’s still not consistent. So I’ve decided to buy her this toilet training pants/diapers in which after three pees, Yui can already feel the wetness. Overnight diaper would still be the usual pants/diapers though.

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Good luck Yui!

By the window

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Unbelievable. It’s been more than a month since my last post! Where have all the days gone to? Been pretty hectic (but exciting!) lately.

We can’t have this yet at this time, but it would be lovely to have this in Yui’s room where she can relax with a book.

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baby diaries: Yui turns 2

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Mommy remembers kissing your apple-red lips after the nurse cleaned you up, just before Mommy passed out. You cried then, Mommy melted.

Mommy remembers that night you were making effort on pulling yourself up. It was admirable to see. You fell a lot of times. But you were determined. And you didn’t give up. And indeed you succeeded about fifteen minutes after. Then just right after you’ve successfully pulled yourself up, you immediately turned your head to flash Mommy a big, happy smile. Priceless; and one that Mommy would always be grateful.

Mommy remembers you running towards Mommy, arms outstretched. And how you hugged Mommy tightly, saying “Mommy” with a deep, contented sigh whilst smiling and burrowing your face on Mommy’s chest. Mommy couldn’t ask for anything more.

Mommy and Daddy are so blessed to have you, Anak. Happy birthday baby. Grow up well.

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Komeraku’s Ochazuke

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It was unexpectedly cold today so I opted to buy ochazuke from my favourite bento shop for lunch. Ah. Simple but definitely Goodfood! 🙂
Salmon flakes. Nori. Rice crackers. Pickled vegetables. Dashi (fish broth) stock.

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and hurray! I can finally post photos! Am not sure of the reason though but I did two things – update my iOS and deleted some apps to have more storage. Now, I-have-to-find-time to catch up with blog backlogs.