Of family portrait and 16 Cantonment Close

Every year, we will take a family photo by the X-mas tree. This was taken half-way through a mahjong session and before Xuan popped, courtesy of Binghong. As usual, we had a tough time getting a fatter momo to sit tight and En to look at the camera and smile (which he did not). This year's photo probably will carry more sentimental value given that this would likely be the last X-mas photo we take at 16 Cantonment Close before we move to College Green early next year. Sigh... an overwhelming gush of nostalgia just came all over me ...

We will miss this place. The small but cosy den we have called home for 5 years. We took great pain designing it and the good fengshui gave us two lovely boys (though I would love to find out how to re-position certain things so that I can still have my girl). The boys will probably not remember this place - hence the family photo! Can't find time to take with Xuan though... and Momo is currently having her little holiday at my parents place while we cope with Xuan, so we are one family member short!

Christmas Lights

The photo is not clear. Somehow, i really dun know how to use digital cam... funni. Apparently, this time my setting was on "document" - no wonder there is this paper like thing with words on the screen. I was wondering what it was.

Anyway, it's baby en second Christmas and we decided to bring him out to see Christmas lightings. The last time he went, he was only about 2 months old and slept when we walked down Orchard Road, and only woke up when we are in the car going back home. Well, he seemed to enjoy looking at the street lights.

This year, he seemed to identify with Christmas trees. He can just stare and stare at the twinkling lights and shiny ornaments. Either that or he's bored, we can't really tell.

Anyway, he perked up when we went to the Takashimaya toy fair. Well his grandma seems eager to carry him, I dun really mind. The last time I brought him to Robinson Toy shop, he kicked up such a big fuss and started to struggle out of my arms. His eyes were focused on the toys. I had to haul a screaming boy in the opposite direction, with pass-by staring in amusement. I know what they are thinking - I used to think the same when I see other parents with hysterical kid - spoilt kid, parents' fault. Hey, I don't spoil my kid o.k., at least I totally ignored his piercing wails and did not give in, I showed him nice girls clothes instead - quite proud of myself after that. At least now in Taka, he didn't pull the same stunt.