Homemade Baby Food

Got an idea from a friend, Teresa to make this homemade baby food.  It's a great success for me by making the baby food in bulk and freezing it in portions.  This is also convenient for me to be able to take food with us when we are heading out, regardless if it is planned or not, as I always have a stock pile in the freezer.  Trust me, I've tried it, it's really delicious...

Easy steps:
Ingredients:
4 potatos
2 carrots
2 tomatos
1/2 brocolli
2 slices pumpkin
Fish

-  chop up the above ingredients;
-  steam veggies, placing the veggies which take the longest to cook on the bottom;
-  Once cooked, puree/mash the veggie with anchovies soup
-  Add fish and place them in container

(p/s:  You may put your baby favourite food or any others vegetables)

If you have storage, you may make more and store it in the freezer.

Nicole 2nd Birthday

21 July, it's Nicole's 2nd Birthday, celebrated at her new home 19, Cheng Residence.  Kar Yan preapred a steamboat for us, delicious!

Ryan was enthralled with the ladybird cake.  There's another 1½ months, Ryan will be turning 2, I think h'e ready for it.  I've to start planning for the birthday party...

Mom's Birthday 2011

17 July is mom birthday, normally we will celebrate her birthday together with sis and family.

One week before, sis suggested to celebrate by staying 1 night at Genting, unfortunately the rooms are all fully-booked and we've to watch football match on 16/7.  Therefore, she brought mom to Genting for day trip on Saturday and I brought mom for dinner on Sunday at Gold Leave Restaurant, Klang.

Liverpool vs Malaysia Match

I'm not a big fan of football, James has been a Liverpool fan for years and of course Ian'll just follow daddy's footstep...
James insisted to leave home early around 3:30 pm and we're heading to Sg Besi Station, parked our car there and took a train to Bukit Jalil.  It was already crowded, we have to push our way into the train.  When we reached Bukit Jalil, you could hear the crowd roaring.  It was exciting having thousand of people going wild.

There're a lot of food stalls and variety of football related stuff selling here.  James bought a Liverpool hat for Ian.

We went in at Yellow Gate, walked up the stairs and found ourselves a seat.  It was quite high, the view is not bad, can view everything.

I thnk it's a great experience for Ian.

Movie_Transformer 3: Dark of the Moon!

Thanks to Huan Voon for buying the ticket for us on Sun (10/7/11).

Prior to the movie, Ian always asked when can we watch it in cinema.  The billboard or advertisements are very tempting.  After watching the Transformers 2, he requested T-shirt, school bag, DVD, birthday cake and even the bumblebee car which can tranform to bumblebee robot.

On 13 July 11, Wednesday we brought him to watch, the ticket is cheaper, for couple seat is only RM18.

I think this movie is not suitable for kids.

1. Robot violence - robot decapitation, loss of limbs,    spewing oil/blood, autobots are killed;

2. Human violence - humans running, screaming, crying, hand-to-hand combat, shooting, getting thrown, tossed, falling, expletive involved, etc

3. Explosions & loud noise

4. Sexual - kissing, caress

However, Ian (6 years old) is truly enjoyed it.  It was good family fun, I don't have any regrets in bringing him.

Teochew Stewed Duck King 卤鸭王

10 July 2011 was the opening of "Teochew Stewed Duck King卤鸭王" restaurant by a friend.

There are TeoChew stewed duck, stewed pork, stewed egg, stewed toufu, stewed vegetable and pig intestine pepper soup, etc  The price is reasonable & economical and now there's a set lunch of RM5.90.  I must say the food is delicious.  Try it!

The address is:

50-G, Jalan Putri 5/1,

Bandar Putri Puchong, 47100 Puchong

Tel: 03-8060 4873

Business Hour: 10:00 am-4:00 pm, 6:00 pm-10:00 pm

Location Map:



Cetaphil

I’ve been using Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser more than 5 years, I love it just because it helps to solve my sensitive skin problem.  It leaves your skin squeaky clean & moisture feel.  Since it retains your skin’s ph balance, no need for toner unless it’s the astringent kind.  It also removes traces of makeup, even waterproof make up!  Besides, I use the Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion on my face as I couldn’t find the Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer SPF 15 in Malaysia.



What the product claims:
Originally developed by dermatologists especially for sensitive skin, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is a soap substitute that preserves your skin’s natural protective oils. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser softens your skin as it gently cleanses. Independent clinical tests using Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser undiluted has shown it to be one of the gentlest non-soap cleansers. Its special formulation won’t sting your eyes and can remove light make-up without clogging pores. Developed to be used with or without water, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is pH balanced and lanolin and fragrance free. Suitable for: All skin types, infants, eczema, acne, rosacea & psoriasis.

How to Use:

§  Step 1-Apply Cetaphil and wipe off with cotton or a wet wash cloth (to remove my makeup, even eye makeup);  

§  Step 2-Use Cetaphil wash off with water; or

§  You can use Cetaphil for regular face wash

Availability:

The product is available in most pharmacies @ RM43.90 per bottle (473ml) and I buy from a clinic @ RM35.

From website:

As gentle as it gets.

Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is great for daily makeup removal. Originally formulated for dermatologists, this cleanser is gentle on your skin and sensitive to your skin’s needs.Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser will not strip the skin of natural protective oils or emollients, or disturb the skin’s natural pH balance. Recommended for years by dermatologists, it is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. Cetaphil^® Gentle Skin Cleanser is gentle enough for children, teens & adults.

Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion 

Clinically proven moisturizing & hydrating lotion to protect dry skin for 24 hours!  Designed with a unique combination of five key ingredients, Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion is clinically proven to hydrate for 24 hours. The moisturizing formula is fast-acting, long-lasting, and helps moisturize extra dry skin. Non-greasy, non-irritating, non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion is an ideal full body moisturizer.

For more information, click here

Seretide Evohaler

My little boy has been coughing on & off for about 1 months++ with phlegm, and can hear it.  The Pediatrician said his cough is due to allergy and his lung is very sensitive.  Food to avoid, all kind of fruits, candy, junk food, etc.  He has been taking medications for the past 1 months+, even the Chinese medicines, the cough is not worsen is not improving either.

Dr Cheong, the PD recommended to treat with Seretile Evohaler.  The treatment started from 16 June 2011 to 15 July 2011 for day & nights, 2 puffs each time by using the aerochamper. 

Thereafter, the treatments are as follows:

7 Aug 2011 to 20 Aug 2011 - 1 puff, day/night

21 Aug 2011 to 3 Sept 2011 - 1 puff, night

4 Sept 2011 to 17 Sept 2011 - 1 puff, alternate day

Reward Day - Children Church

Happy with the rewards...

Ultraman Mebius & Cosmos Roadshow

During the school holiday, 3 - 12 June 2011, there's an Ultraman Mebius & Cosmo Roadshow at Sungai Wang Plaza.  We went on 11 June 2011, Saturday around 6 pm, we arrived 1 hour earlier to buy the ticket for photo taking with Ultraman, it's cost RM10 for a 4R photo.

There're crowded with people and the queue was very long.  There's also an Ultraman Merchandise fair from stationeries, school bags, t-shirts, VCD, DVD, etc.  Ian has chosen his favourite Ultraman character #35, I bought for him with 20% discount.

Day Trip to Raub, Pahang

On 9 June 2011, a day trip organised by Ian's school to the visiting points as below:

Schedule:
7:30 am - Arrive at Tadika
7:45 am - Leaving to Raub
10:00 am - 1)  Mushroom Plantation
                2)  Tou Fu Factory
                3)  Peanut Factory
12:30 pm - Lunch
2:30 pm - Deerland @ Kuala Gandah
4:00 pm - Going home
6:00 pm - Arrive at Tadika

Ian & friends are really enjoy the trip...

Cameron Highland

Over the second term school holiday, we went to Cameron Highland for a short vacation (5 - 7 June 2011).  Debbie had been planning for it and I found that the room rate is within budget, so just join them.

We departed at 6 am and had breakfast in Ipoh old town, then proceeded to eat "TauFu Fa", thereafter bought the famous kaya puff and some souvenirs.

We stayed at Centruy Pines Resort, a garden deluxe room @ RM200 per night.  It comes with one super king size bed and can accomodate 2 adults & 2 kids comfortably and including breakfast.

We visited a Strawberry Farm beside the Equatorial Hotel in Brinchang.  Most of the strawberry farms are trying to make some extra money by offering visitorsthe experience to self-pluck the strawberry.  It's cost RM20 for a group of 3 for a plate of 1 kg, subsequent quantity will charge accordingly.  The road is small, just enough one person to walk through.  Unfortunately, there're less strawberry, perhaps finished plucking by visitors during the last weekend.  It was fun and happy for Ian. 

Boh Tea Centre at Sungai Palas
This's the second largest tea farm of BOH Tea Plantation.  It'll take some of your driving skill to get into this tea plantation.  THe road is small and narrow, only 1 car can pass at a time.  The view is great, it's so green and bracing with fresh and cold air.  We had our lunch/Tea time at BOH Tea shop.  We are unlucky, the tea factory tour is closed on Monday.

We do not visit cactus valley, honey bee farm, butterfly farm which we had visited it before.  Nevertheless, must visit Kea Farm, a vegetable market, there're variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, souvenirs, etc over here.  The price is not cheap, almost the same in KL but, it's fresh.  A bad thing is no parking lot.

We had charoal steamboat at Cameron Organic Steamboat Restaurant for our 2 days dinner, delicious!

Hair Cut, Toy Story

Normally, I'll bring Ian to saloon for hair cut, and hubby requested a "Bruce Lee" hir style for Ian and I felt it's very long & messy for a kid.  As for Ryan, the 1 time experience @ saloon, he cried and wanted me to carry him during the whole cutting process.  Each time, when I ask him, "can I bring you to the aunty for cutting hair", he'll shake his head and point me.  So I decided to do it myself...

Didn't manage to take a pix for Ian...

Ian - Mummy, why do you take so long to cut my hair? 
Mum - Haha, because Mummy is not a professional hair stylist...
Ian - Can you make it fast, it's very hot, no air-cond...
Mum - Ok, darling, I try my best...

Ian suggested that if he got 100% for all his subjects, he want a "Kamen Rider" DVD.  Unfortunately, he only got 1 - 100%, he showed the test papers to me with dissapointment.  So I decided to motivate him by buying a toy story to him, at the same time to reward both of them for being good behaviour during the hair cutting.

How's the hair cut? Kindly comments...

However, Ian questioned:
Ian - Why did you buy a fake toy story for me?
Mum - How do you know that it's fake?
Ian - By looking at the eyes and for the real one, the button is in front instead of at the back...
Mum - Wow, so smart...

Ian's Sports Day

Ian's school sports day, this's his second time participation, the reaction was a bit different from the first time (4 years old), probably he's too young at that time.  This time he's excited, and the school emphasised on parents & child sport day, and he wanted us to participate with him as well.

We invited grandparents to come, but they claimed that it's too early and their lazy to wake up so early.  We've to reached there at 7 am.

Wall Photo Frames

I've been wanting to hang a bunch of frames in a nice arrangement on the wall.  It's an idea from a friend, Theresa.  She created a corner to hang all the memorable and beautiful photos of the family.

I decided to do it and I bought the 3D frames in black to make a beautiful collage of photo frames...

Cycling at home

Ian and Ryan like to cycle in the living and dining room.  Here you go...



Ryan purposely pose and smile for me to take a photo, cute...

Seba Med Face & Body Wash

SebaMed Baby Liquid Cleanser (SMBLC) a no tears formula with PH value of 5.5.

Ian & Ryan inherited James's sensitive and dry skin.  Initially, Ian used SMBLC, but I just don't like the smell, so I changed it to SebaMed Liquid Face & Body Wash, 100% soap and alkali-free Mild Hydrating cleanser Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic same PH as healthy skin 5.5 Dermatologist recommended.

Three of them are using it and it's easier for me to do shopping.  I normally buy it from Caring pharmacy at RM69.90 for 1L + 200ml.

It's definitely a good product, I strongly recommend it.

Mother's Day 2011

Happy Mother's Day to all the beautiful and awesome mum. 

I wanted to bake cupcakes, but really busy.  Bake cupcakes for mum & mum in-law.  I dropped by the bakery shop after picking-up Ian from school on Friday.  He's excited and selected a "Tiger" face sugar to place on the cupcakes, I bought some "heart" shape too too sprinkle on it.  We baked it on Friday night, after mum left to Setapak, Ian's helping me to put the egg one by one  and whisk the batter, place & sprinkle the "Tiger" on the cupcakes, even Ryan helped to sprinkle the "heart" shape on it, James's washing the tools..

Cupcakes for Mama & Popo, fr Ian & Ryan

After children church, we shopped at IKEA & Ikano, then we had our dinner at Bubble Gump, The Curve with Karine & family.  And celebrated with my in-law and the family next Sat (14/5/11) at Han Lin Seafood Restaurant, Taman Midah.

Prayer:
May God bless you with wisdom as you taking care of the family and raise up your kids, Amen

Longchamp Planetes

Longchamp Planetes HandBag_Medium_Black_Short Handle, a line emanating from the Le Pliage bags that are easy to wear with tone on tone leather trimming and a thicker coated canvas.

It's value for money, it's only sold USD109 in Korea Airport.  It's selling online at USD145, and selling at RM690 in Malaysia.

I must give a special thanks to Willy for buying the item for me.

Dimensions:  25x25x17cm

Souvenir From Japan

Souvenir from Japan_Karine & Oliver

14 Apr 2011

New Pyjamas

My little poor Ryan always have to wear his "koko" old pyjamas.  However, wearing sibling attire helps the kids bond with each other in a way, so I strongly believe this and it's cost effective too...

Normally, Ryan's wearing the sleeping bag during night time, and recently, he's getting taller, so the sleeping bag could not fit anymore.  Hubby said wanna buy those jump suit for him, long sleeves and cover the feet as well, especially sleep in the air-cond room for whole night.

We went to Branded outlet in Ikano, bought 4 sets of jump suit for Ryan and 1 pair for Ian.  Ian insisted to buy Mario Pyjamas and it's fitted type.

Ian 6th Birthday

Ian is turning SIX.  He's been awaiting his birthday!!  Coz he knows there'll be a present for him.  I promised him to buy LEGO for him and he selected and also awaiting Grandpa & Grandma to buy Ultraman collection.

Weight:  20 kg
Height:  119 cm

Summary of the Year:
5 - I tried on some computer games for kids, where can gain mental ability.  All these are potentially addictive, have to be very careful.
5½ - He's trying to play TV game (PS2) which belongs to Huan Voon, I restricted him on the play time, but I think it's too complicated for him. 
5¾ - Cannot ride on his bycycle (with 2 small wheels) on himself, after trying, even we're chugging along beside him, hold onto his shoulder, he still refused to ride on it.

Milestone:
Sleep - 9:30 pm goes up to bedroom, drink milk, read bible/story book.
Talking - He can speak Mandarin, but still have mixed with English and Cantonese.
Separation & independent - He's still clingy with us, especially need one of us to accompany him to sleep, luckily, on his 5¾ years old, he can sleep himself, but we've to be in the bedroom.
Self-Care
- brushing his teeth day & night
- sometimes taking a bath on his own
- wear socks himself
- can't really tidy-up/clean his school bag
- always mess-up the study area

Prayer:
God, thank you for Ian and this day, his birthday.  Thank you for the cake, the presents, the party, and for everyone who loves and care for Ian.  Bless Ian and grant him many, many more memories in the years to come, in Jesus name, Amen.

Piano Class

We have stopped Ian's drum class, the teacher refused to teach him on Feb 2011.  What a shame, the teacher complained that he's too playfull and do not pay attention in the class.

Thereafter, I talked to him seriously, he told me that he wanted to learn piano instead like YuChien (his good friend).

Hubby & I was thinking to invite a friend home to teach me, but I think God leads hubby to visit a music centre nearby which is managed by a church, by talking to the teachers, we found that they're more caring and with love to kids.  On 2 April 2011, we enrolled him into a piano class, it's also a one to one class, once every week with half adn hour each, and RM80 per month.

Also considering that we've piano at home for him to practise and guide him, so just give him a try...

Practising...

Children Cell Group_19 March 2011

One of the children cell group @ DUMC Children Church...

Cupcake from the teacher

Kuching Trip (23 - 25 Mar 2011)

There was a promo of RM9 one way to Kuching by Fireflyz last Nov 2010.  Out of a sudden, I quickly booked it for adult is only RM18 return ticket, but Ryan is RM100 under infant fare, so the total air fare for 5 of us is RM172 only.

We (3 adults & 2 kids) stayed in a chalet (2 queen size beds) at the Damai Beach Restor for 2 nights with breakfast.  It's near to the pool, beach & restaurant.  Great pool area with limited free activities like table tennis, kayaks adn mini golf, etc)  Besides, lots of tours like a mangrove boat ride and a trip for Balo National Park can be arranged from the hotel and shuttle to Kuching departs daily.

Our plane arrived at 1:45 pm, we took a cab to a chinese restaurant which recommended by a friend for Kolok Mee (like normal wantan mee), but it was sold out, no choice then we tried it at another shop, it's good too...  The distance is 45 mins drive from Airport to Hotel.  We enjoyed relaxing on the beach with the kids, just that Ryan refused to sit on the sand, he said "dirty"...  At night we took a shuttle to a seafood restaurant for dinner.

Day 2:
We went to Sarawak Cultural Village, 5 mins walk to the destination which is the venue of the annual Rainforest Music Festival.  In one place, we get to know different culture and building architecture for different races in Sarawak.  Though artificial made for tourists' visit, but it's nicely done.  (But I think the original will be better).  There's an excellent live performances/shows with live music.  After that, we took a shuttle (at a reasonable fee) to Kuching Town or Waterfront for a stroll and souvenirs.  We had our lunch at a coffee shop, and tried the Sarawak Laksa, it's really delicious!  And not to miss a seafood dinner again at Topspot Seafood Food Court.  Did not get a ride on sampan at Waterfront and miss out the Museum Visit.

Might want to make few tour/sightseeing arrangements, but time consuming and the kids couldn't cope it.  Super exhausted with kids for the trip and the most of the places are not suitable for kids.

Day 3:
Had a relaxing and enjoyable breakfast, thereafter check-out at 11 am and caught the flight at 2 pm back to KL.

Homework

Everyday, I won't be worried for Ian's homework, coz he stays until 3:30 pm in his preschool, the teachers will coach him for his homework.  However, during the weekend, I'll still prepare some worksheets for him to do to fill up his time, otherwise he'll be watching TV for the whole day.

Nevertheless, the little brother, Ryan also wants to join him by distubing Ian on writing, pulling his book, taking his pencil, etc

Lights Wonderland @ I-City Shah Alam

We're invited by Huan Voon & family to visit I-City in Shah Alam to see the wonderful lighting, i think is fun for the kids.  There were so many people around, we had to wait for our turn for those nice spot to take a photo.  People just non-stop posing for snaping photos.  The parking fee is RM10 in a open space parking lot.

Location Map

Launch of Dutch Lady Growing Up Milk

There is a launching of Dutch Lady Growing Up Milk, TT-Radio Advance 5X DHA at Mydin USJ Sunway.  A tasting milk section and games for children, also a promo on the milk.  I'm interviewed by a media in Mandarin for few seconds and it's broadcasting in 8TV at 8 pm today.


Sister Joan



Online Registration for Primary 1

Haha, just got to know that for Year 2005 children who has registerred last year at the respective school, need to do online registration for 2012 Primary 1 and submit the online form to the school...

The details are as follows:

PERMOHONAN KEMASUKAN KANAK-KANAK (WARGANEGARA) KE TAHUN SATU SESI PERSEKOLAHAN 2012 DAN 2013 SEKOLAH RENDAH NEGERI SELANGOR

Borang permohonan boleh diisi melalui aplikasi dalam talian (online) dengan melayari laman sesawang (web) Jabatan Pelajaran Selangor. Ibu bapa perlu membuat Perakuan Permohonan tersebut di sekolah yang dipohon dengan membawa bersama cetakan borang maklumat permohonan serta dokumen-dokumen asas seperti dalam senarai semak yang disertakan. Selepas mendaftar melalui online, sila cetak dokumen-dokumen yang diperlukan dan hantar ke sekolah pada:


TARIKH:1 MAC HINGGA 30 APRIL 2011

MASA:ISNIN HINGGA JUMAAT (8:00 PAGI - 4:00 PETANG)

TEMPAT:PEJABAT SEKOLAHKELAHIRAN PADA:02.01.2005- 01.01.2006 (SESI PERSEKOLAHAN 2012)
02.01.2006 - 01.01.2007(SESI PERSEKOLAHAN 2013)SILA BAWA BERSAMA:1.SIJIL LAHIR / SIJIL ANAK ANGKAT ASAL DAN SALINAN
2.BIL UTILITI(BIL ELEKTRIK/BIL AIR/BIL TELEFON)
3.SATU SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN IBU DAN BAPA / PENJAGA
4.SAMPUL SURAT PUTIH BERSAIZ 4 X 9 (115CM X 245CM)
5.SETEM 60SENDAERAH DIPOHON :
[Check the AREA of the School that you want to apply]