Cahaya Rain Thomas' Blog

So Happy To Be Home! 4th Jan '08

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I'm back in my Kingdom - THE PARK! Cahaya Reigns!!

Going Home - 03.01.2008

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Checking out the onboard facilities...

What's that you say? Would I like the caviar or the lobster terrine? I actually ordered a Baby Meal, could you please check?

Back to the beach again! 02.01.2008

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Great fun with Mummy!

New Years Day 2008 - At the beach!

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Busy as a bee ... bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Daddy was so good playing with me in the sea!

With Grandpa John who introduced us to this great beach!

This was my first time ever in the sea! I had a great time and i'm not scared of the waves or anything!

I love Petit Miam! 29.12.2007

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Gosh this fromage frais stuff is good....

If I put my tongue in far enough maybe , just maybe i'll get a bit more out...

Aww no more??

Big Nanny's Home 30.12.2007

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I love Nanna's garden..

I need some fibre.. I'll try this one I think..

Ooo yuck...

This cat visited me in the gardens everyday!

I said, " roll over and play dead!!! "

I love to dance! Even though Mummy thinks I look like a drunk Mexican!

Look at my madness!

I slid off my bed...

I Love Floppy Dog - 29.12.2007

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X'mas Day at Aunty Gudi's - 25.12.2007

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With my Aussie Godparents!

Surrounded by Handsome Indian Guys!! ( Daddy's friend Uncle Mark )

Xmas Eve Part One (a.m swimming) 24.12.2007

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Daddy and I spent the morning in the pool having a whale of a time!

X'mas Eve Part 2 (evening) - 24.12.2007

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Mummy and Me

Kah ha ha ha ha...

Taking time out to smell the flowers...

Dogs dogs dogs EVERYWHERE!!

Wow what a fun day!

I learnt to throw!

My Christening 23.12.2007

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Hi everybody!!!!

Nanna invited her besties Aunty Paula and Aunty Charo

My Grand Uncle David Pettett who officiated the event.

Just testing the water folks... it better not be too cold!

Actually being Christened

My Australian Godparents, Uncle Tony and Aunty Gudi with my Grand Uncle Reverend David Pettett

All my guests at the after party!!

My beautiful Nanna

Saying goodbye to everyone as I left the party early - tired, and I need my beauty sleep!

I am 13 Months Old Today! - 22.12.2007

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Off To Sydney! 21.12.2007

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Here I am on my Daddy's lap in the KLIA Skytrain!

Getting my arrival briefing of house rules from Grandpa John

Playing Hide and Seek with Mummy the first night in Sydney. So fun!!

Mum's Musings - Development Updates 15.12.07

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Today I asked Cahaya to go get Barney. She turned around, walked back to her toy box, picked Barney out, snuggled him and gave him a kiss and brought him back to me. Then she said Ba-nee. Swear to God, if her Daddy had not been sitting right there, he'd never have believed me!!

Mum's Musings - ONE!

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ONE - A very small number, however, a time of GREAT change. So rapid are the changes, I can barely keep up with them.

Cahaya has progressed by leaps and bounds ( actually leaping and bounding ) in many areas, yet in others she remains stubbornly behind.

Trying to keep a track of these milestones is no easy feat, but let me try to list some of them at least. ( in no particular order or importance! )

Shall we start with VOCABULARY & WORDS?

* Favourite word already is "NO" ! ( inclusive of the head actions! ) Before you say anything, its' not from me. Its from all the maids in the park shouting at her when she puts a leaf in her mouth!

* Still won't say DOG but does "woof woof" instead whilst bending her knees. Don't ask me whY!

* Cat is "maow maow maow" and squatting and tilting her head as if to look under a car. ( which is usually where the cats are.

* Duck is "Quack Quack" .. no, actually its' " Kwark Kwark " with a Phillipino accent!!

* She surprised everyone at Gymboree the other day when she actually said "Gymbo" 3 times! Hmmm maybe we are going a bit toooooo often?

* "Bubbles" is an easy one.. lots of bubbles all the time!

* Say "Hello" to Cahaya and you'll get a very quick "HI!" in return accompanied by a wave. And say "Bye Bye" to Cahaya and you'll get a curt "Bye!" and a wave.

* She seems to be saying her name too now, although she's abbreviated it to "Chaya"

* Calls her Nanny Cherie "YaYa" and anyone else Phillipino for that matter. I've heard her say "Kakak" to the Indonesian maids too.

Cahaya is a right little chatterbox and can be heard talking jibberish all the time. To herself, to us, to anyone! Its great and cute and fun. Just wish I understood it!

Next, ACTIONS -

* She is attempting to undress herself. Particularly INCONVENIENT at bedtime!

* Bottle holding with or without handles has been mastered, however, at bedtime she often tries to drink face down into the bed. As you can gather, she's not made it very far! Her milk intake has DOUBLED recently which is great, the problem is, half of its at night and this leads to an extra nappy change sometimes!

* Still WAYYYYY behind on her solids, however she is getting better at manipulating things in her mouth and can finally crunch on 'Teddy Puffs' and she is ABSOLUTELY THRILLED at her accomplishment! ( And so am I !! )

* She is a bit of a scary Houdini and has learnt to very quickly wriggle out of the stroller, car seat and high chair straps! All very scary!

* Last but not least, Cahaya is running. Blink an eye, and she's gone. Danger everywhere, moving so fast, side stepping everyone and everything, tumbling, toppling, bumping, falling. But no crying! Still my GANGSTER GIRL CAHAYA RAIN!

DISLIKES -

* Not many but to name one or two , besides eating, having her teeth brushed. She jams her jaws shut and won't let me brush. But give her the brush and she chews on it... oh no... this is a big problem...

LOVES -

* Leaves, twigs, stones, sand... anything that will fit in her mouth. Not to mention all keys, remotes, fobs etc!

* Play! Play! and more Play! Park time twice a day, Gymboree, ibu Playgroups, Swimming at home or away. Running, playing hide and seek, the slides, being tickled and feet eating!

* Latest FAVE game is BOUNCING! Torturing me while she bounces on my tummy or facing the other way and being bounced and then plopped on the floor.

* Giving great BIG HUGS AND KISSES ( more like a bite - but i'll take it! )

All in all, ONE is a GREAT AGE. Watching her learn, change and develop. I guess I'd better enjoy this while it lasts - as the TERRIBLE TWOS are on their way! I bet any money I'm in for a rough ride with my headstrong, determined, independant daughter!

STAND BACK EVERYONE, HERE COMES CAHAYA RAIN!!

Sadist Baby Enjoying Mother in Pain 10.12.2007

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All recovered and feeling full of life again!!

What I Did On My Birthday! 22.11.2007

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Hello everyone!! I am ONE today! I received my first birthday wish from my Daddy and his buddies Edmond ( in the picture ) and Brian who took the picture. They were on their way to Vancouver.

I started my day by opening my presents.. Here is my present from Auntie Shireen!

Mum took me to Gymboree for Birthday fun ( even though she's not feeling too well )

Said Hi to Auntie Lillian and Auntie Mani on the way out..

Getting ready to go to the park!!! Hurry up Mum.. I need my pants!

What are you looking at???

Wow everything looks so small from way up here...

Put me down or I'm going to bite your head!

And now.. my favourite pursuit.... eating leaves in the park! Park! Here I come!

Ha! Got one!

Getting advice from Adrian about eating leaves...

What the heck - I'm going to eat it anyway!

Having a blast on the slides!

With some of my friends in the park - Trishani and Reubin

Where are you guys going??? I'm NOT done yet!!

Birthday Party Photos

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My welcoming committee!

And the STAR arrives!!

Daddy delivered me to my party! I didn't wanna wake up!

My favourite Kakak wishing me HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

With my KungKung (maternal Grandpa) and PohPoh

Karl the love of my life came!!

Our SUPER DUPER CUPCAKE CAKE!

Getting ready to blow out our candles!

Mr Potato Clown.. that's MY bottle , you can't have it... you're too big for bottles!

Mr Potato exchanging things with me.

What do you mean u want my balloon back?

Can you see Dr Raman in the background? He was the first person to ever see me and welcome me into this world!
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Zara imitating her Daddy

having some quiet time with Maddy, just playing.

My Godbrother Lysander with my Mummy

Lysander and Karl enjoying some one-on-one MAN time...

Me and Lucas and Auntie Tammie

The Dads. From left, Karl's dad, Lucas' dad, My Dad, Hannah's Dad.

You say if i bite it , it will pop? Hmmmm... let's see...

Lysander wants what I have! Oh no.. here he comes!!

Mum and the 'gang'

Mum's Musings - Cahaya's 1st Birthday Party

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Many of Cahaya's ardent blog fans will be wondering why the silence for so long ( I was dead busy planning the party... duhhhh ) and why silence still, after the party ( I'm still recovering .. duhhhh...) no, seriously folks Cahaya is not well ( the party animal ) and I was so busy at the party that I didn't get to take a single shot. I was too busy coordinating everything and everyone, that I didn't get to take a single shot. Yes me .. shutter happy karen.. not ONE photo!

Yes, you can safely say I did not get to savour every moment of her
1st party ever .. but what I did get to see and soak in was a party where every single guest was a guest that was specially invited, based on how important that person is to Cahaya. It was a room filled with love. Every person there cares for Cahaya. "It takes a village to raise a child"... well, at 102 guests ranging from 3months old to 72yrs.. well, we pretty much could be counted as a small village.

Every person who has been involved in her life, from the time she was born ( hey - from before she even arrived! - my OBGYN Prof Raman came too! ) was invited.

My child partied on, from 2-6pm with the spirit her Dad can be proud of.. Partttaaayyyyyyy!! To her, it was just a pretty big playdate with tons of spectators. To me, I was grateful for the turnout, surrounded by love and happiness. The presents were great too - looks like i don't have to buy her any more clothes or toys for another year! ( Thanks everyone! )

I promise I'll have photos up soon, as soon as my pals send them to me ! ( hear that folks! hellooooo !! Pronto pronto! )

Happy Deepavali - The Festival Of Lights 8.11.07

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Birds of a feather..

Enjoying one of Zara's toys

Mummy and I enjoying a dance ... yeahhhh bangra!!

Halloween At My House 27.10.2007

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Today all my friends from the park and neighbourhood went trick or treating. I was very tired, so I went to bed.. but Mummy had a great time as you can see!

The scene outside my house. Spooky huh?

My Mummy dressed up as a witch and threatened to eat all of the little children.. so everyone screamed!!

Mummy giving Emma some treats.

All these are my friends in costumes!

11 Months Old Today 22.10.2007

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Today I am 11 months old!

Mummy chasing me round and round! My current all time FAVOURITE game!

We all fall down!

Phew... baby work is tiring.. crashing out on my Daddy!

U crack me up, you are so corny Mummy!

This is Bruce, Mummy's favourite dog!

Walking With My Mummy In The Park 22.10.2007

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Grandpa Loong (KungKung) comes to visit! 21.10.2007

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KungKung!!! Stop tickling me!!

Stop it la Aunty Kat... you are as bad as KungKung

With PohPoh my Grandma, KungKung my Granddad, and my Auntie Katrina

Aww Shucks .. Ain't I cute...

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Let's Play Ball!! 20.10.2007

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oh no what are these!

man.. its' so hard to keep my balance with these things!

The Games We Play 15.10.2007

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This is a game I love to play with my Mummy!

Mum's Musings - The First Sign!! 12.10.2007

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Today Cahaya did her 1st sign! I swear ... she was (baby)talking to Bruce who was on the sofa and she started panting and shaking her right hand ( the sign for dog! ) and I kept reiterating 'DOG' to her and she just panted and grinned at me !

I'm thrilled!

I've not been teaching her many signs, just moving very slowly with a few simple ones.. not really bothering with the usual eating ones as Cahaya doesn't eat much anyway .. so 'MORE' probably will never be in her vocab, signing or otherwise! And I dare not teach her ENOUGH as that'll be all she'll ever be signing!

I got her Nanny Cherie (YaYa) to do the Baby Sign course as well, so now Cahaya gets signed at all the time!

Thank you Jamie from Baby Signs! ( see www.babysignsmalaysia.com )

Kickboxing at TNT 07.10.2007

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Daddy, when you sang 'hush little baby' and you promised to buy me a ring.... I thought you meant a diamond ring!!!

How's my left hook Daddy??

Practising movement..

DoggiDog.. I can't sit here all day while you lick your wounds!

Oi oi .. wot you doing???

One day... this will be all mine...

Playdate at Auntie Amelie's 03.10.2007

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This week we went to Maddy's house. I had a great time! So many babies, we celebrated Hannah's birthday too.

Darn it.. Caught in the act!

My pal Maddy left the party early cos she was tired.

Don't leave Karl ... I'm not done with you yet!!

Forever Friends ?

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"Maddy . . my Daddy says France beating the All Blacks was a fluke. It was a forward pass! Anyway... whatever the outcome, promise me, you'll be my friend forever ? ? "

Walking Keeps Me Up All Night!

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Potty Poop!!! 23.09.2007

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This is my throne! It comes complete with music but Mummy doesn't wanna put the batteries in !

Evidence! I did it in my potty!

Mummy's Musings - Pride

2007-09-23T21:44:00.000+08:00

Cahaya took her first steps a couple of weeks ago. It was nothing more than 'advanced' cruising, stumbling forward, clumsy, funny.

This week at exactly 10 months, she has begun to walk! Well, she can do 10 steps forward unsupported ( yes, I am counting! ) before she heads south or has to grab onto something. Can I officially count this as walking? I think so.

Dr Spock says that early walking depends on a few factors. One - heredity. ( Phew! Thank God for good genes! ) followed by ambition, and muscular babies ( oh oh ). And what ambition my daughter has!

My heart swells with pride as I see her take an extra step every day. I laugh when she throws her head back with sheer joy after she has reached her destination. She is so proud of herself, I can just see it! She can barely contain her excitement and cracks up, and starts 'talking' as if to say, "Hey! Did you just see what I did??? I can walk". I can feel her excitement! It fills the room! Her spirit soars! My spirit soars! I am so overjoyed, I'm close to tears..

And yes, I'm still trying to get that part on video but then again, I'm too busy watching over her so she doesn't crack her skull open on some evil table edge!

In the park, she is trying to master walking in her new Clarks. ( the park is way too dirty for bare feet ) It is alien to my little one, who up till now has been barefoot and fancy free! It barely hinders her though, and she is trying her darndest to climb up those 8 steps to the top of the multi-coloured slide cum tunnel thingy. ( mind you she's a champ at the stairs at home but only barefoot )I watch very closely how she does it. She uses her brain. Yesterday she couldn't get the steps right in shoes, but today, she worked it out. Foot to 1st step, knee to 2nd. Foot up to 3rd step, knee up to 4th and so on! Wow. I'm amazed. Nothing holding this Thomas back.

What a little toughie she's become. Today she fell backwards onto marble and hit her head. Not a peep. She just got right back up and walked another 10 steps! Call me a braggart. Whatever! I'm just a proud Mama. But this proud Mama is going right out tomorrow to buy a walking harness!

Hey! You! Come back !!!

More Walking!! 22.09.07

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i can do it. I can do it. I can do it. I can do it. JUST DO IT!!!

10 Months Old Today - 22.09.2007

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Mummy your jokes are so CORNY!!

i have control!!

10 Month Present! 22.09.07

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Now... how does this thing work? Do I have to strap up?!

Wow so many things to touch, and turn, and bite!

Now I get it!!

Are you calling me FAT? Double chin? Wot double chin???!!

ring a ring o' roses, a pocket full of posies.... AH ti-shoo, ah ti-shoo

We all fall down!

My Daddy is The Best 20.09.2007

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My Daddy is not around very much,
but I love him so.
He gives me cuddles and tickles
and blows my tummy, which makes me laugh!
Daddy is so much fun, that I don't cry
when he goes away,
Cos i'm looking forward to another day!

What are you doing behind there Daddy??!!

Playdate at Auntie Furry's 19.09.07

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my friend Naveed & his Mum Furry - the hosts of the week!

Waiting my turn for the most popular toy!

My friends Marc & Annabella

Chasing Maddy! She cannot keep up!! he he he

I am EXHAUSTED. i WANNA GO HOME!!

Up High On My Daddy's Shoulders! 19.09.07

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9 months and Walking Already ! 12.09.2007

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( more video and photos to come .. very hard to catch me in action! )

Educational TV

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oooo ooo ooo this is very interesting tv...

Cat? This is the sign for cat...

This show is so good I'm praying it repeats!

Check Out My Daddy & The School I'll Inherit!

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MORE Teeth! 12.09.2007

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One more tooth has finally broken through on top. No photos yet... Won't be long though!

BABY SIGNS PLAYGROUP 12.09.07

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As there were many Mums away and some not able to attend a playdate, and no playdate had actually been planned, this week 5 of us ventured to KIZSPORTS at One Utama for a TRIAL BABY SIGNS, SAY & PLAY CLASS.

Though none of us actually paid attention ( except for maybe Hannah ! ) we all had fun eating the toys and roaming around the big room!

Mums' piled down a big lunch at Ms Read afterwards, before rushing off to put all us little darlings and monsters to bed!

Mummy's Musings - Midnight Madness

2007-09-10T16:03:00.000+08:00

My daughter just WILL NOT SLEEP !! So I recorded this on my mobile, this went on for 2 hours .. absolute madness!

Playdate at Auntie Julia's 05.08.2007

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Finally! Mum got the hint and is feeding me!!

Auntie Julia the elusive host!

Oh Tara.. you're always showing off, knowing every answer.. you smarty pants!!

Peek-a-boo!!

Mummy & Auntie Shireen trying to be cute. Little do they know!!

Tara looking all sexy & her Mum

Auntie Shireen with Karl & Auntie Eunice with Gian

My friends Ava & Lucas with their Mummies

Waltzing with my Mummy 04.08.2007

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As you can see, I absolutely love to dance with my Mummy!

Playdate at Auntie Eunices. 29.08.2007

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Thank you Gian & Auntie Eunice for having us - we're so glad to be here!

I'm not really sure what you're supposed to do with it Naiema, but it looks kinda RUDE to me!!

Tara!!! That's just RUDE!!

Mummy.. why are all the other babies eating and I'm not? I'm HUNGRY!!

My darling Karl & my future M.I.L

Come on Tara and Naiema, I'll race you! Last one across the playmat is a rotten egg!

A-B-C's 29.08.2007

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Ok folks, as you know, on my last posting I was up to the letter 'O'.. now I am up to 'Q' already!!!

Daddy's Assistant 27.08.2007

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Okay that's flavour No.20, 11 more flavours to go Daddy!

The Monday Blues. 27.08.2007

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Roses are Red, Babies are blue... I'm having fun, How about YOU??

Having some Vitamin O at IBU Monday Morning Playgroup! ( Super Duper Fun Playing with Paint )

Trying to 'slip' past Mum but she keeps following me! ( can you spot Zara in the background all mucky too?? )

SuperDad! 26.08.2007

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Wow Daddy , how come Mummy doesn't know you can cook as well as take care of me at the same time? What's that? Don't tell her you say? Or else you'll have to do it ALL the time??.. Ok Daddy your secret's safe with me!

My Mummy! 26.08.2007

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My Mummy ALWAYS cracks me up!

Bathing Beauty 24.08.2007

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Check out my new wading pool! And thank you Aunty Tammie for my swimming costume! Its' SO SEXY!

Whoops hang on Mum, I'm slipping...

Ok I'm done - I've had enough - I'm outta here!

My Daddy is The Best 23.08.2007

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I wish I could remember that first day,
First hour, first moment of your meeting me,
If bright or dim the season, it might be
Summer or winter for aught I can say;
So unrecorded did it slip away,
So blind was I to see and to forsee,
So dull to mark the budding of my tree
That would not blossom yet for many a May.

If only I could recollect it, such
A day of Days! I let it come and go
As traceless as a thaw of bygone snow;
It seemed to mean so little, meant so much;
if only now I could recall that touch,
First touch of hand in hand - Did one but know!

Christina Rosetti ( 1830 - 1894 )

9 Months Old Today 22.08.2007

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Birthday treat - Oatmeal ! ( hey I didn't throw up! )

Multi - Tasking!!

Soon, i'll let go. Just YOU wait!

Playdate at Auntie Isabelle's. 22.08.2007

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Welcome to my place this week everyone! ( says Marc Alexander )

The scene of the crime!

Cahaya!! I can't believe we are 9 months old already!! Oh no!! We are so old I feel like pulling my hair out - no, i'll pull yours out instead!!

Roar!! Like a Lion !! You go Maddy!

Befor you take anymore photos .. Let me just explain one thing Aunty Amelie - I charge per shot!

Lucas was having a spot of fun with the trucks till Mummy interrupted him!

looks like Zara's a bit hungry!

Whaddya mean we have to leave? Already??

Playroup at IBU House. 21.08.2007

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Oooo this is a very interesting story .....

Are you sure you wouldn't like to try some of this?

Major Lysander 21.08.2007

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Isn't my GodBro Lysander one good looking dude???

Check out my GodBro in his Army duds - just like his Daddy!!

Having Fun with Exercise at KizSports! 19.08.2007

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IBU AQUARIA Visit 18.08.2007

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Today, YaYa, Mummy and me went to AQUARIA at KLCC with IBU Group.

Hey Lion Fish - just like in the Baby Einstein DVD!

Can you spot the GIANT frog? Yuk!

DO WE REALLY HAVE TO GO HOME??

Now That I Can Stand ( and CRUISE ! ) ... 16.08.2007

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All I wanna do is stand!

No it's not tai Chi! Its' called CRUISING!

This is how I watch TV nowadays!

hello? Anybody in there??

( Cahaya having a spot of midnight madness - 2am and Daddy returned from drinks to this sight!! )

Playdate at Auntie Nikki's 15.08.2007

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oh shoot! I think I left my Mummy at home! Whoops!

Hey everyone this is my darling Karl and my (future) Mother in Law!

Maddy's trying her hand at Kickboxing too! Check out her fight stance! Her Daddy'll be so proud!

Karl Darling, had enough? Just follow me, I know an escape route. Guarantee no one'll EVEN KNOW we've left, our Mummies are wayyyy to busy yakking!

Zara's back!!

Mummy what is Naiemah eating? Sure looks a whole lot better than mine!

Food! At Last!!

Swimming with Tara 13.08.2007

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Ugh these darned tubes are SO hard to open!

I'll do your back if you do mine! ( says Tara )

You missed a spot right there Cahaya!

Gymboree Day!! 12.08.2007

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All dressed up and ready for COMBAT!!

Slowly YaYa Slowly... I know it's padded down there but still... slowly does it..

Hey check out my climbing skills!!

I bet you can't see me behind here!!

Maddy and Her Mummy had a great time playing!

Mummy & Daddy are HOME! 09.08.2007

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Daddy's HOME!!

You are not to leave home without me ever AGAIN!!

So happy to have my Daddy back! Check out our matching eyebrows!! I really am Daddy's GIRL!!

Mummy was too busy unpacking all the cool stuff she bought for me!

Spending Time with my Big Nanny 06.08.07

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Just hanging out and having some fun playing while Mummy and Daddy are away!

Together we are One

Big Nanny and me watching TV. Bruce is making sure that Big Nanny takes real good care of me. He's a good dog this dog of Mummy's!

While Mummy Was Away, The Ducks Will Play 05.08.2007

2007-08-14T14:21:00.000+08:00

Today Big Nanny , my YaYa and I went to visit Aunty Jeyam at her new home at The Maple in Sentul West!

We went to feed the ducks ! Look, here they come!

Hmmm.. Not so sure about this pool.
If I make a run for it, I might just be able to make it home!

The bubbles in the pool were REALLY fun!

Grass AGAIN? You guys know that I hate grass!

Playing with my Aunty Jeyam

That's all folks!

A Letter From My Mother

2007-08-07T15:31:00.000+08:00

My darling Cahaya,

I am SO sorry that I did not get to kiss you goodbye. In between the mad rush back from the doctors' and getting your meds sorted out with YaYa, you were getting grumpy and crying as you were so very tired. Your YaYa rushed you off to bed and I immediately realised I didn't have a chance to kiss you!

Anyway I hope you are feeling better, and that the medication is working. Let me tell you about my trip so far!

Your Daddy flew me to Seoul on the LATEST Boeing 777ER. It is a gorgeous aircraft and your Daddy was so generous and got me a First Class ticket so Mummy was in absolute luxury every step of the way! The flight took 5 hours and when we landed in Seoul, Daddy had to get off to stay the night, but I stayed on and went directly to San Francisco. The flight to San Fran took 10 hours so it was pretty long, but in the Fantastic new sleeperettes, it was so comfortable, I slept 8 hours! My sleep wasn't all that sound though, as I kept dreaming that I was at home, and you were crying on the monitor! You see Baby Girl, YOU are ALWAYS with me!

Luxury in the skies !

I went out shopping the moment after checking in! This was so Mummy could get all YOUR shopping out of the way before Daddy arrived. I went to all the best baby stores in San Fran and bought tons of things for you and all your Baby Buddies! There are so many people in san Francisco, and so many babies here too, reminding me of you at every corner. When you are older, Daddy and I are already planning all the fantastic places we are going to take you to! Disneyland, Universal Studios, Arizona to meet Chloe, and so much more!

Look what Mummy bought at Abercrombie & Fitch! But I had to leave him behind as the excess baggage just would cost wayy too much!!
Daddy arrived the next day and we did even more shopping the next two days. Daddy bought some really cool stuff for your boyfriend Karl ( his future son-in-law) !!

We are now in Korea, and are leaving tonight back to Singapore. We shall be home on Wednesday evening. Both Daddy and I are DYING to see you, and hug you! Daddy is going to smother you with a thousand kisses, so be prepared!!

I miss you so much, I hope that you didn't miss me too much though! I know you are in great hands with your Nanna and YaYa!

We will see you in 24 hours sweetheart! Daddy and Mummy love you!

Spinning around In Madeline's Walker!

2007-07-31T21:40:00.000+08:00

Kung Kung & Poh Poh Visited Today! 28.07.2007

2007-07-29T21:52:00.001+08:00

Oh Gosh Kung Kung what is that smell??

He he he Kung Kung actually I am the one who passed wind!

Okay Ladies - smile!! ( that's my Auntie Katrina on the left and my Poh Poh on the right )

I Can CRAWL. FINALLY! 27.07.2007

2007-07-28T20:49:00.000+08:00

How'd ya'll like my KungFu pants and shoes?? Hai Yah!!!

I have been practising for ages and now, I can FINALLY do it!!

I can even push myself up to a sitting position! Check out my biceps mannnn!!!

Toy Kingdom !

2007-07-28T20:46:00.000+08:00

I give up. I surrender. I am surrounded!

Playdate at My House! 25 July 2007

2007-07-27T21:38:00.000+08:00

Welcome to my house this week everyone!! I'm SO excited!

Gian and Me so shocked to see so many friends!

Aunty Pippa I am so glad you came today!

Madeline having a great time!

The scene of the crime!

Ladies playing..ignoring Naveed!

The Not So New Baby Group Members! ( and my Daddy)

2007-07-26T22:38:00.001+08:00

8 Months Old Today 22.07.2007

2007-07-22T21:26:00.000+08:00

Are you serious? I'm that OLD??

I'm cleaning my Bumbo for Wednesday when my darling Karl comes over to play.

Yes! I have tested it.. it is strong enough to TRAP Karl in so he cannot run away from me!

What On EARTH??

2007-07-22T21:22:00.000+08:00

What on earth is that?

Get that hairy thing away from me!!

Aaaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Hanging Out In The Park 21.07.2007

2007-07-21T21:28:00.001+08:00

Having a great time with my Nanny Cherie in the park while Mummy went off for Kickboxing.

Little House on The Prairie Look 20.07.2007

2007-07-21T21:23:00.000+08:00

How do ya like my Laura Ingalls look?

Anyway got rid of that silly hat and Madeline and I went to the bookstore.

Driving Lesson 101

2007-07-19T16:10:00.000+08:00

Now you say it's as easy as ABC? ( Accelerator / Brake / Clutch )?

Playdate at Aunty Shireen's 18 July 2007

2007-07-19T15:59:00.000+08:00

So much fun at Aunty Shireen's house! Playing with all of Karl's great toys! I went home after and felt a bit deprived!!

Check out this guy everyone.. but hands off! He's mine Ladies!!

I think you're really HOT STUFF Karl!

Cahaya, I said NO! Why are you so persistent?

Open your lips wide Karl.. I'm coming in for a kiss!

Mummy! Get Cahaya off me... help.. anyone... why is no one helping me get away from this woman??

Surfing Lessons 16 July 2007

2007-07-15T22:15:00.001+08:00

Come on Lucas... just focus, look into the distance, focus on the horizon and stand! You won't fall off! I promise! What's that thing in the distance with a fin you say? Just dolphins, just dolphins.. Don't worry..

For all you mums out there who complain that feeding just ONE of us babies is a bitch ( pun intended ) take pity on this here poor mum! And count your blessings! ( though they may be far fewer than hers! )

She's looking rather tired and dehydrated isn't she. Milk anyone?? Woof!

Playdate at Uncle Daniel's 12.07.2007

2007-07-13T09:50:00.000+08:00

Having a tete-a-tete! Just us girls..

Good placing with the black boxes Mum!

Yes that's very interesting Maddy!

Yes Mummy. Ok Mummy I will stay out of the sun...

Hmmm... what shall I dig next?

( Mummy's Musings - clever girl! she didn't eat the sand! )

Playdate at Auntie Phillipa's 11.07.2007

2007-07-12T15:28:00.000+08:00

I'm telling you Karl, just believe me... you pull, and I'll push.... no need to check with Mummy .. just trust me...

2007-07-09T22:39:00.000+08:00

My new friend Madeline and I just chillin' out and playing after our swimming session today!

Maddy was very engrossed she forgot all about me!

This tastes GOOD!

IT'S MUMMY'S BIRTHDAY! 06 JULY 2007

2007-07-09T22:29:00.000+08:00

Eeeeeks Daddy! Drive quickly - we forgot to get Mummy a present!

My Boyfriend Karl is Upset 05.07.2007

2007-07-05T18:12:00.000+08:00

Cahaya, the shuttle is leaving for space today and I didn't get selected to be Malaysia's First Astronaut.. I'm SO upset!

Look Cahaya, there it goes! it's going.. STOP it will you?

Don't cry Karl.. it's okay, it's okay... sabar, sabar...

Don't worry Datuk, there will always be another Space Shuttle that you can catch.. in the meantime Datuk, let's go to Dome Cafe and talk business. Heh heh heh Relek eh brudder!

4th of July Playdate at Aunty Nikki's!

2007-07-05T18:09:00.000+08:00

Come on girls!! Smile will you? I can't hold this look for much longer!!
( that's my new friend Maddy on my right )

Happy 4th of July to Everyone in America!

2007-07-04T23:26:00.001+08:00

2007-07-03T00:44:00.001+08:00

If You Thought Your Baby Was Fat - take a look at this guy!

2007-07-03T00:31:00.000+08:00

The Michelin Man Has Denied Paternity. DNA Testing to Follow!

Mummy's Favourite Photos Of Me

2007-07-03T00:09:00.001+08:00

Post-Swimming Fun 01.07.2007

2007-07-02T17:06:00.000+08:00

All together now... on the count of three, CHEW!!

Just sitting by the pool relaxing with my friend Cassem ( check out his mozzie bites! Wickedddddddddddd! )

DAMN! NO ONE TOLD ME THIS WAS AN ELECTRIC CHAIR!!

Mummy's Little Kitchen Helper - 30.06.2007

2007-06-30T22:05:00.000+08:00

Mum, I know I have to start brushing my teeth now, but don't you think this brush is a TAD TOO BIG??

Now That I Can SIT.... ( 30.06.2007)

2007-06-30T22:03:00.001+08:00

... all I want to do is SIT!

I Can SIT By Myself- Finally! 26.06.2007

2007-06-27T17:28:00.000+08:00

Look Ma.. No hands!!

Practising my standing now... Next feat.. walking!!

Mummy's Musings - A Solid Problem!

2007-06-25T21:18:00.001+08:00

My Mini Monster is now 7 months old. I am struggling trying to get 'solids' down that trap! Below, my M.O ( Modus Operandi ) how I started this quest:

* Instead of cooking batches of foods, steaming, blending, pureeing, sieving, freezing, cube-ing etc... I very cleverly thought I would start her on jarred baby foods, do an elimination process, figure out what she liked, and cook those things. All would be wonderful from then on...

* In Mommy-Dreamland, babies open up their mouths and 'ask' for more food.. feed me, feed me they beckon you to channel that little plastic spoon towards their wide open mouths..

* Well, welcome to MY reality. With Cahaya, it is never the right time. After a good nap, wrong time, after a bath, not interested, early in the a.m, no thanks, i'd rather be in the park...

* To be fair, we started out ok. I even have photos to prove it.. mouth wide open for Carrots, Cabana Banana and Squash ( all from Healthy Times ) I thought things were going OK.. until I tried my hand at actually doing the hard work and putting some effort into making her meals.

* REJECTED. EVERYTHING REJECTED! Even my $18/- butternut squash, lovingly prepared, REJECTED!

* Now zoom forward to current day. I am reading the Doyen of Purees books ( Annabel Karmel ) and trying all the lovely recipes.

* Nothing has been accepted with that 'feed me' look. Sometimes, on a lucky day, I can get some past those pursed lips.... I think I may be having a lot of squash in my diet over the next few days.. oh dear..

* me and my bright ideas... ( husband sniggering in the background telling the baby, "it's ok sweetheart, Daddy doesn't like Mummys' cooking either! he he he )

*I'm NOT a happy camper!

My First Swimming Lesson! 25.06.2007

2007-06-25T14:25:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone... care to join us?

Brrr that's a bit cold...

This is my swimming group. Aunty Margaret is so kind to let us swim in her beeeeuuuutiful pool!

Get me outta here ! I've had enough Mummy!

Me, trying to escape.. Mummy! let go of my legs!!!

Noooo... Mummy! I told you... ENOUGH!! aAAAARGGGHHHHHhhhh

YaYa 'n' Me

2007-06-24T16:25:00.000+08:00

Come on YaYa, sing with me....

What do you mean I can't watch anymore TV?