Did you know that...
Shit from a one week old baby can: Fly through the air, more than 30cm, in stream and really soil you... if you are not careful.
That is exactly what happened during yesterday's diaper change and it had to happen past midnight. Not exactly a bargain just before going to bed.
One really had to see the humour in the situation and it still brings a smile to my face even when I think about it now.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Our Eighth Meeting 141207
32 weeks, 1.6kg
8 weeks more. This little fella is quite a mover and a kicker. The one at the end of his little punches and kicks is poor frances. We could just spend time looking at the little movements of her tummy or just waiting to feel the little jerks with my hand.
It is surreal, how life is growing day by day and even from within the womb, he can interact with the outside world. I can located the position of his hand or foot and when he kicks or punches, I can push against it and he will withdraw, only to kick and punch again a while later.
So preparations are underway to prepare his room and soon also his cot, stroller and the car seats to accomodate him.
It is fitting that the scan this week could not get a shot of his face but his hand and foot.
Waiting for the day we can hold them in our hands
8 weeks more. This little fella is quite a mover and a kicker. The one at the end of his little punches and kicks is poor frances. We could just spend time looking at the little movements of her tummy or just waiting to feel the little jerks with my hand.
It is surreal, how life is growing day by day and even from within the womb, he can interact with the outside world. I can located the position of his hand or foot and when he kicks or punches, I can push against it and he will withdraw, only to kick and punch again a while later.
So preparations are underway to prepare his room and soon also his cot, stroller and the car seats to accomodate him.
It is fitting that the scan this week could not get a shot of his face but his hand and foot.Waiting for the day we can hold them in our hands
Saturday, October 06, 2007
4 Years and kicking
In a twinkle of an eye, 4 years of married life has passed. When I look back, it does not seem that long...but it has
Another great thing, is that after 4 years of being along as a couple, we will soon be joined by a new addition to the family. And the small boy sure made his presence felt 12 minutes into the 4th Oct .... I felt him move for the first time.
I was not sure it was him at first and I had to keep asking Fran if she was the one moving. But after a few more times, I could feel the distinct movement made by our son. I wonder what he was doing?
I am so excited I cannot wait
Another great thing, is that after 4 years of being along as a couple, we will soon be joined by a new addition to the family. And the small boy sure made his presence felt 12 minutes into the 4th Oct .... I felt him move for the first time.
I was not sure it was him at first and I had to keep asking Fran if she was the one moving. But after a few more times, I could feel the distinct movement made by our son. I wonder what he was doing?
I am so excited I cannot wait
Friday, August 31, 2007
Our Fourth Meeting 310807
17 Weeks 0 Days, Height: 10.6 cm
It was with great anticipation that we approached our 4th meeting with our kid. And true to previous experiences, we were not disappointed. It was a time filled with amazement and wonder at how beautiful life is, even at this young stage.
He (see previous posts for explanation of how this came about) is much bigger, more developed and we can make out his eyes, nose and lips that make up his little face. His legs look lanky but they remain flexed at the hip and knee, nicely tucked up. This static description cannot begin to describe his activity during the entire meeting. He was busy opening his mouth, nodding at the neck and twisting and turning around. We could even make out his little finger as he opened and closed his hands.
By now, you probably cannot wait to see him too, so here are the photos
A good look of his face here. See the little eyes, nose and lips
Here are the legs.
Right arm then left arm
Full body shot
It was with great anticipation that we approached our 4th meeting with our kid. And true to previous experiences, we were not disappointed. It was a time filled with amazement and wonder at how beautiful life is, even at this young stage.
He (see previous posts for explanation of how this came about) is much bigger, more developed and we can make out his eyes, nose and lips that make up his little face. His legs look lanky but they remain flexed at the hip and knee, nicely tucked up. This static description cannot begin to describe his activity during the entire meeting. He was busy opening his mouth, nodding at the neck and twisting and turning around. We could even make out his little finger as he opened and closed his hands.
By now, you probably cannot wait to see him too, so here are the photos
A good look of his face here. See the little eyes, nose and lips
Here are the legs.
Right arm then left arm
Full body shot
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Porridge Place
This has been THE porridge place to go to when we need a good bowl of porridge. Sadly, we have not been here in a while. So it was great to be back here on a weekend morning.
It was easy to spot the stall, seeing the number of customers and cars concentrated around the corner. The place looked the same except for a more formal stall sign " Ah Chiang's Porridge" over the stall. There was even name card holders on the tables. We think that the 'younger' generation must have had something to do with this increased publicity and modernisation.
Other than that, little has changed in the way the stall looks and the work flow. Fran had her bowl of pork porridge, sans liver add one egg routine while I had my pork porridge plus liver plus egg, everything in routine. In addition, a plate of raw fish and 'you tiao' topped off the meal.
In general, the food is still how we remembered it. The porridge was smooth and tasty with little need to add soy sauce or pepper. You could if you wanted to, but it was not necessary. I vaguely remembered century egg porridge being available in the past, but it was not on the menu, neither did I see any century eggs around.
The raw fish was good. Thinly sliced fish covered in a thin layer of sesame oil and soy sauce was so good it could just slide down the throat. All of this, washed down with soy bean milk or coffee... a perfect start to a Saturday morning.
In case you wanna go there...
Ah Chiang's Porridge
Blk 65, Tiong Poh Road
#01-38
S160065
65570084
It was easy to spot the stall, seeing the number of customers and cars concentrated around the corner. The place looked the same except for a more formal stall sign " Ah Chiang's Porridge" over the stall. There was even name card holders on the tables. We think that the 'younger' generation must have had something to do with this increased publicity and modernisation.
Other than that, little has changed in the way the stall looks and the work flow. Fran had her bowl of pork porridge, sans liver add one egg routine while I had my pork porridge plus liver plus egg, everything in routine. In addition, a plate of raw fish and 'you tiao' topped off the meal.
In general, the food is still how we remembered it. The porridge was smooth and tasty with little need to add soy sauce or pepper. You could if you wanted to, but it was not necessary. I vaguely remembered century egg porridge being available in the past, but it was not on the menu, neither did I see any century eggs around.
The raw fish was good. Thinly sliced fish covered in a thin layer of sesame oil and soy sauce was so good it could just slide down the throat. All of this, washed down with soy bean milk or coffee... a perfect start to a Saturday morning.
In case you wanna go there...
Ah Chiang's Porridge
Blk 65, Tiong Poh Road
#01-38
S160065
65570084
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Por Kee Eating House
I had the chance to try out the food at this small, simple place in old fashioned Tiong Bahru during dinner today. The surroundings was simple but pleasant but the food was very good.
There was a total of 8 persons at the table and we ordered 6 dishes in total. The service was attentive and the food was prompt. We had:
1) Home-made Tofu
2) Garlic fried Dou Miao
3) Cereal prawns
4) Steamed Soon Hock
5) Champagne Pork ribs
6) Yam Basket
7) Yam Paste with Lotus Nuts (Orh Ni) for dessert
Notably, the steamed fish was quite outstanding. The meat was soft and tender, being extremely fresh. The gravy was spicy, a little like tom yam. What was unique was the way it was served. A bowl of soup was ladled over the fish, kept hot over a solid fuel fire, but the soup was allowed to drain back into the bowl after being heated and having absorbed the 'flavour' from the fish. The soon hock costs SGD6 per 100gm which was rather reasonable for the quality of the meat and cooking.
The champagne ribs was also good, with the meat being tender and the champagne imparting a wonderful flavour.
But I must comment on the dessert. After having tried Orh Ni on about 3 occasions over a span of 3-4 weeks, I have made it a personal effort to ensure I know what a good Orh Ni tastes like instead of just lapping up any kind of slop dished out, especially at wedding dinners. Tonight, I have found it. Fragrant with the yam taking a smooth yet mildly lumpy texture. The consistency was just right, not too watery nor too pasty.
For a superb meal in comfortable surroundings, this is a place of choice.
Por Kee Eating House
69, Seng Poh Lane
#01-02
S160069
62210582
There was a total of 8 persons at the table and we ordered 6 dishes in total. The service was attentive and the food was prompt. We had:
1) Home-made Tofu
2) Garlic fried Dou Miao
3) Cereal prawns
4) Steamed Soon Hock
5) Champagne Pork ribs
6) Yam Basket
7) Yam Paste with Lotus Nuts (Orh Ni) for dessert
Notably, the steamed fish was quite outstanding. The meat was soft and tender, being extremely fresh. The gravy was spicy, a little like tom yam. What was unique was the way it was served. A bowl of soup was ladled over the fish, kept hot over a solid fuel fire, but the soup was allowed to drain back into the bowl after being heated and having absorbed the 'flavour' from the fish. The soon hock costs SGD6 per 100gm which was rather reasonable for the quality of the meat and cooking.
The champagne ribs was also good, with the meat being tender and the champagne imparting a wonderful flavour.
But I must comment on the dessert. After having tried Orh Ni on about 3 occasions over a span of 3-4 weeks, I have made it a personal effort to ensure I know what a good Orh Ni tastes like instead of just lapping up any kind of slop dished out, especially at wedding dinners. Tonight, I have found it. Fragrant with the yam taking a smooth yet mildly lumpy texture. The consistency was just right, not too watery nor too pasty.
For a superb meal in comfortable surroundings, this is a place of choice.
Por Kee Eating House
69, Seng Poh Lane
#01-02
S160069
62210582
Friday, August 10, 2007
Our Third Meeting 10 Aug 07
13 Weeks 4 Days
It was our third glimpse of our kiddo. She has sure grown and now stands at 8.2 cm tall. we are at the end and entering the 2nd trimester already. The most dangerous period for the baby is now over. Fran is doing well also with minimal manifestations of morning sickness.
Today, we saw he tilt her head back and forth and also opening and closing her mouth. You can definitely see the profile of the face and her hands and feet has little fingers and toes. It is so mesmerizing, Fran and I could just watch all day. If only we had an ultrasound at home, we can meet her as and when we want.
So here she is.
Just look at the last photo, thats is a view from the bottom, so we are looking at ahem...the butt. Look at the 2 legs extended and spread apart. There is something else there... our little "she" may turn out to be a "he" after all.
Continue to check out her photo album at Project Baby@Flickr
It was our third glimpse of our kiddo. She has sure grown and now stands at 8.2 cm tall. we are at the end and entering the 2nd trimester already. The most dangerous period for the baby is now over. Fran is doing well also with minimal manifestations of morning sickness.
Today, we saw he tilt her head back and forth and also opening and closing her mouth. You can definitely see the profile of the face and her hands and feet has little fingers and toes. It is so mesmerizing, Fran and I could just watch all day. If only we had an ultrasound at home, we can meet her as and when we want.
So here she is.
Just look at the last photo, thats is a view from the bottom, so we are looking at ahem...the butt. Look at the 2 legs extended and spread apart. There is something else there... our little "she" may turn out to be a "he" after all.Continue to check out her photo album at Project Baby@Flickr
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Transformers
Just caught the moview Transformers on Monday. As a treat from the wife, she surprised me with a pair of Gold Class tickets at Vivocity. Just when I thought we would be watching the movie on one of those small cinema screens.
It was an experience. Almost like a performance. We left it till late before we went to the cinema. That proved to be a mistake because the interior was great! Big comfortable couches and sofas with a bar counter serving drinks and food. There was staff on hand to greet us and bring us to our seats.
I feel so 'sua ku' as I gushed over how large the cinema seats were. There was a control to lower the back and raise the foot rests. If you were feeling a little chilly, there was even a blanket. On the table in front of the seats was a green glowing button that would signal the staff to attend to you in the event that we wanted some drinks during the show. I snuggled under the blanket, kicked off my shoes and waited for the show to start.
The show, under these circumstances, was a scream. Childhood memories flashed through my mind as I saw the digitally rendered robots transform and battle each other on screen. There was a certain artistic liberty taken as some of the Autobots and Decepticons were depicted differently from the cartoon series. Nonetheless, that did not detract from the fact that the show was a fun, action packed movie.
Best were the familiar lines from the cartoon series:
Autobots, transform and roll out
More than meets the eye
What a movie!
It was an experience. Almost like a performance. We left it till late before we went to the cinema. That proved to be a mistake because the interior was great! Big comfortable couches and sofas with a bar counter serving drinks and food. There was staff on hand to greet us and bring us to our seats.
I feel so 'sua ku' as I gushed over how large the cinema seats were. There was a control to lower the back and raise the foot rests. If you were feeling a little chilly, there was even a blanket. On the table in front of the seats was a green glowing button that would signal the staff to attend to you in the event that we wanted some drinks during the show. I snuggled under the blanket, kicked off my shoes and waited for the show to start.
The show, under these circumstances, was a scream. Childhood memories flashed through my mind as I saw the digitally rendered robots transform and battle each other on screen. There was a certain artistic liberty taken as some of the Autobots and Decepticons were depicted differently from the cartoon series. Nonetheless, that did not detract from the fact that the show was a fun, action packed movie.
Best were the familiar lines from the cartoon series:
Autobots, transform and roll out
More than meets the eye
What a movie!
Friday, July 20, 2007
Close Encounters of the 2nd Time
Age: 11 Weeks 0 Days
Today was our second check up and I had to admit we had our concerns. After all, the first trimester is fraught with danger for the unborn child and sometimes it is a wonder that anyone turns our normal at all.
It is therefore a huge relief to see his/her little heart pumping furiously away when the ultrasound came to pass over her (not that I am hoping only for a daughter, but for convenience sake let us just use the feminine convention). In turn, the head, then the little arm and then the little legs came into view. She was quiet and still... asleep?
Then she STRETCHED! She was moving here legs and kicking them around, and stretching her little arms. I could stare at the screen forever.
She has grown, bigger than expected and the age has been corrected from 10 W 4 D to 11 W 0 D. She will join us much sooner.She now stands at a height of 4.38 cm. I am such a proud dad so far.
So you all know how she looks now:
Today was our second check up and I had to admit we had our concerns. After all, the first trimester is fraught with danger for the unborn child and sometimes it is a wonder that anyone turns our normal at all.
It is therefore a huge relief to see his/her little heart pumping furiously away when the ultrasound came to pass over her (not that I am hoping only for a daughter, but for convenience sake let us just use the feminine convention). In turn, the head, then the little arm and then the little legs came into view. She was quiet and still... asleep?
Then she STRETCHED! She was moving here legs and kicking them around, and stretching her little arms. I could stare at the screen forever.
She has grown, bigger than expected and the age has been corrected from 10 W 4 D to 11 W 0 D. She will join us much sooner.She now stands at a height of 4.38 cm. I am such a proud dad so far.
So you all know how she looks now:
Friday, June 29, 2007
The Latest Addition to the Family
The latest addition to the family. Just 7 weeks 4 days old and 1.27cm tall. oh my, what a change in my life!
Monday, April 23, 2007
The Serengeti
There is a place on Earth where it is still the morning of life and the great herds still run free
This line echoed round the hall while images of the great African plain appeared in front of our eyes. I rubbed my eyes.... and confirmed what I saw, or was I there?
Fran and I dropped by the Omnimax Theatre at the Singapore Science Centre after a long hiatus. The last show we watched there was Journey of Man by Cirque du Soleil.
What did we catch? The IMAX movie: The Serengeti caught our eye with an ad in the newspapers. This is the official synopsis
James Earl Jones narrates this stunning, award-winning IMAX film that explores the natural beauty and timeless cycles of Africa's Serengeti plains. The highlight is a spectacle that few humans have witnessed--the great migration--during which 2 million wildebeests, zebras and antelope travel over 500 miles across the plains.
With the promise of such a spectacle, how can we miss such a show? This was also a good opportunity for us to relive our trip to Kenya and Tanzania in 2005/2006. We had a short 3 day Safari after our climb to Mount Kilimanjaro. The Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge were just some of the places we visited and was also mentioned in the movie.
Director: George Casey
Writers: George Casey
Mose Richards
Release: 1994
Runtime: 40 min
Try it....you will be stunned and awed at the spectacle of life.
This line echoed round the hall while images of the great African plain appeared in front of our eyes. I rubbed my eyes.... and confirmed what I saw, or was I there?
Fran and I dropped by the Omnimax Theatre at the Singapore Science Centre after a long hiatus. The last show we watched there was Journey of Man by Cirque du Soleil.
What did we catch? The IMAX movie: The Serengeti caught our eye with an ad in the newspapers. This is the official synopsis
James Earl Jones narrates this stunning, award-winning IMAX film that explores the natural beauty and timeless cycles of Africa's Serengeti plains. The highlight is a spectacle that few humans have witnessed--the great migration--during which 2 million wildebeests, zebras and antelope travel over 500 miles across the plains.
With the promise of such a spectacle, how can we miss such a show? This was also a good opportunity for us to relive our trip to Kenya and Tanzania in 2005/2006. We had a short 3 day Safari after our climb to Mount Kilimanjaro. The Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Olduvai Gorge were just some of the places we visited and was also mentioned in the movie.
Director: George Casey
Writers: George Casey
Mose Richards
Release: 1994
Runtime: 40 min
Try it....you will be stunned and awed at the spectacle of life.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Dinner tonight
I had a nice home cooked meal tonight. The spread was good and the smell coming from the kitchen after my run was enough to make my stomach rumble in anticipation.
Soup:
Cream of Mushroom
Main:
Grilled Ribeye Steak
Sides:
Baked potato
Steamed corn with butter
Steamed carrot
Sauteed mushroom
and topped of with COKE!!!
The steak was tender and just rightly medium rare... the baked potato was nice with the bacon bits and sour cream but the one that really takes the cake was the steamed carrots. Amazingly soft and sweet, just the way I like it.
My fascination with soft carrots started when I first tasted carrots in New Zealand. We signed up for a traditional Hangi during our stay in Rotorua. A Hangi is the traditional meal of the Maori with food cooked in the traditional style of shoving food in a hole in the ground heated by hot coals.
Now I have a Singaporean version... Thanks Fran
Soup:
Cream of Mushroom
Main:
Grilled Ribeye Steak
Sides:
Baked potato
Steamed corn with butter
Steamed carrot
Sauteed mushroom
and topped of with COKE!!!
The steak was tender and just rightly medium rare... the baked potato was nice with the bacon bits and sour cream but the one that really takes the cake was the steamed carrots. Amazingly soft and sweet, just the way I like it.
My fascination with soft carrots started when I first tasted carrots in New Zealand. We signed up for a traditional Hangi during our stay in Rotorua. A Hangi is the traditional meal of the Maori with food cooked in the traditional style of shoving food in a hole in the ground heated by hot coals.
Now I have a Singaporean version... Thanks Fran
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
My Baby Niece
My Niece
I have a new niece. My sister delivered yesterday at Thomson medical centre to a healthy baby girl.
Joelle Wong Jyn Ern
2.74 kg
47 cm
@ TMC, 1747 hrs
Photos at Baby Joelle
I have a new niece. My sister delivered yesterday at Thomson medical centre to a healthy baby girl.
Joelle Wong Jyn Ern
2.74 kg
47 cm
@ TMC, 1747 hrs
Photos at Baby Joelle
Monday, November 06, 2006
Quink
Welcome to our latest addition to our family, Quink. Ironically named after the famous Parker range of fountain pen coloured inks. He is our third and latest member of the Schnauzer brood. Fran and I must be Schnauzer crazy. We would not have gotten any other breed of dog.
Some facts first... he is 8 weeks old, Miniature Schnauzer and beautifully white. Picked him up from the pet shop at Bukit Panjang Plaza on 4 Nov 06. His birthday being listed as 21 August 06.
He is a definitely a contrast to the colour of our other dogs. Shy initially, over the past 2 days, he has shed all inhibitions and has been running around the whole place, biting any soft toy he can find and nipping at Nelle and Socks whenever he can. He is a curious little puppy but has shown signs of being an intelligent little fellow.
Introducing our new pet, Quink!
Some facts first... he is 8 weeks old, Miniature Schnauzer and beautifully white. Picked him up from the pet shop at Bukit Panjang Plaza on 4 Nov 06. His birthday being listed as 21 August 06.
He is a definitely a contrast to the colour of our other dogs. Shy initially, over the past 2 days, he has shed all inhibitions and has been running around the whole place, biting any soft toy he can find and nipping at Nelle and Socks whenever he can. He is a curious little puppy but has shown signs of being an intelligent little fellow.
Introducing our new pet, Quink!
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