Gai-gai...

It's a lazy afternoon & mummy decided to bring me out for some fresh air.

Mummy fetched Ah Mah, Aisaac kor-kor & Ashley mei-mei from Ah Mah's house & drove to Compasspoint for some light shopping. Compasspoint is beautifully decorated in preparation for the Xmas season. We are all so amazed by the beautiful lightings, shimmering balls & santa claus figurines. We kept shouting Wah! Wah! Ignoring glances by the passerbys.

Xiao Yi later met us for dinner at Mos Burger. I'm very choosy & only wanted to eat french fries for dinner.

As Aisaac kor-kor started to fuss & cry when he couldn't sit in the coin-operated car, we all decided to call it a day

Visit to Auntie Lena's house

Mummy brought me to Auntie Lena's house today. It quite near to our place as it's just 1 straight road all the way down to YCK.

I was quieter & grouchier than usual as I'm not really familiar with the rest of the aunties & babies there. So I mostly played with myself, mummy or Caitz. But after a while, I soon warmed up & played roughly inside the Baby Summer's playhouse. I REALLY love the playhouse!

Mummy had a good time too, with a delicious spread of pasta, clams & much much more. Not forgetting getting to know more new friends.

Mummy saw the following article from Babycenter.com.

Your 16-month-old's social and emotional development: The toddler connection
by Dana Sullivan
Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board

New this month: The toddler connection
Even at this young age, your toddler is learning that he is rewarded with positive attention — hugs, laughter, praise — when he behaves in ways that people around him think are "right," and that he is punished or ignored when his behavior is "wrong." (What may really amaze you is how quickly your intuitive toddler learns that to different people right and wrong mean different things. A behavior that might elicit a frown from you, i.e., pounding a toy on the coffee table or pulling the dog's tail, brings peals of laughter from an older sibling.)

The social interactions you're most likely to witness now are basic — waving, smiling, playing peekaboo, and following simple instructions — but these are all first steps in establishing his personal social style that are learned through imitation. A 16-month-old is also able to initiate displays of affection and he'll give back what he receives. If you show affection with hugs and kisses, he will likely, too.
Mummy's Comment: Kay sure loves to give kisses & hugs. Even playing peekaboo with total strangers.

Other developments: Developing self-awareness
A newborn isn't able to differentiate between himself and his mother or between himself and any object he sees. Tasting, touching, smelling, and hearing what's in the world around him are ultimately what help him understand that he is a separate being. At about 16 months, your toddler understands that he is his own person, but that he can use you as an extension of himself. For instance, if he sees a toy that he wants but can't reach, he'll push you toward it and gesture until you know he wants you to hand it to him. Or, he may not feel comfortable walking up a flight of stairs, but since he's determined to do it anyway, he'll grasp your hand so you can help him.
Mummy's Comment: Kay likes to place my hand on her body to indicate she wants me to pat her, drag me across the room so I can get things for her, wants me to play kitchen set with her, pat me to bed etc. Never failed to amaze us wif what she can do nowadays.

At this stage, your toddler knows he is powerful and he is the center of his world. He uses your attention and amazement and appreciation of his accomplishments to attempt even more. He wants to succeed at everything he tries, though he often won't. You'll catch him attempting to carry objects that are far too heavy or unwieldy for him to handle, but he'll be adamant about trying. Rather than help him, admire his chutzpah and let him cry out his frustrations when he can't do something; he'll keep trying and soon succeed.

Giving him opportunities to imitate you at work, such as "cooking" in a play kitchen since he can't really make you dinner, will help cut down on the frustration he feels about being too little to do some of the things he wants to do and will also build his self-esteem. Toddler-sized tool sets, little play kitchens, or grocery carts are great fun for 16-month-olds.

Outing to Changi Airport

Daddy needs to attend a wedding dinner this evening, so mummy brought me to Changi Airport for dinner with the PTTs & my baby friends.

We all had a GREAT time running around the viewing gallery & enjoying dinner at Popeyes.

Baby Ryan's Full Month Celebration

Uncle WC delivered this full month goodie to our house today cos baby Ryan just turned 1mth old.

What a nice goodie bag!

Celebrating Auntie Winnie's Birthday

Auntie Winnie picked us up from home & drove us to Centerpoint to meet the rest of the CG Aunties for lunch to celebrate her birthday in advance.

I fell asleep the moment I was in Auntie Winnie's car cos I woke up early at 930am & refused to nap. I'm simply too excited knowing that mummy is bringing me to go 'gai-gai'.

I didn't even wake up when mummy transferred me to my pram, carried up the stairs & pushed into the restaurant.

Mummy only had about 30mins of peace enjoying her meal when I woke up from the power nap. Thereafter, I kept fussing cos I wanna try different food on the table. Hmm..I still enjoy Auntie Frieda's rice better. Yum yum. Soba & udon is too chewy for my liking & the fish roe in the sushi really sucks!

After lunch, mummy brought me to Taka Toys Fair. There wasn't really much stuff, more meant for bigger kids & the price is not so cheap afterall. So after walking 1 big round, we took a cab home without buying anything.

More Loot

Daddy & Mummy went on a holiday to Bangkok over the weekends & bought lotsa stuff for me. Mummy couldn't help buying so many shoes cos it's so cheap over there. Luckily Daddy was around to control her.

New Hat

Mummy went for a diaper survey last Saturday & managed to earn $80 in 2hrs time. So she spurged on me by buying lotsa stuff at Seiyu, Bugis.

My fav is this straw hat with pink flowers. I LOVE to wear them in the house, even when watching TV on the sofa. The BEST part is it cost only $7.50.

New Loot!

My new shoes & pants. NICE?

Macaronis with Minced Meat, Tomato & Broccoli

Mummy cooked something new today. She copied the recipe from a book & made it for my lunch. I finished it all cos it's so delicious!

Macaronis with Minced Meat, Tomato & Broccoli

Ingredients:

- 75g minced meat

- 1 tomato

- 1/3 cup macaronis

Method:

- Cook macaronis in boiling water for 5mins. Turn off the stove. Cover the lid & set aside for 20mins. Rinse with cold water & drain.

- Rinse tomato, remove stalk & dice.

- Bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add minced pork & tomato. Cook for 10mins. Pour in macaronis & cook for another 3mins. Serve.