Our life, Our Journey

Competition.. Competition.. Competition..

2010-05-05T17:44:00.008+08:00

Baby contest seems feverish lately in Yong's..

Is mummy really too free to enrol Reytto for whatever contest she might have come across?

Just within a span of two weeks, we have two different facebook contest that required mummy and papa (in fact, aunty elsie and relatives) to solicit for highest number of "LIKE" vote in order to win. Even knowing it's another Playground gimmicks, mummy still join in for fun and is so glad to know how enthusiasm and helpful are those relatives,

friends and friends of friends.

Polliwogs Adventure Photo Contest (1st -30th Apr)

(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3843520&id=775763431&ref=share)

Within a short 96 hours (whereas the rest have more than 10 days ahead of us),

we ended up in 5th position with 137 proud votes!

To mummy, this is already an amazing numbers.

Thank you all the voters!

Peek-A-Boo Playground Photo Contest (1st-7th May)

(http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5788081&id=161492755179&ref=mf)

Target 250 vote to secure the wins..

Look like we are still slightly more than half to go with 132 votes now.

Hopefully, we can achieve target in another 48 hours.

Fisher Price Photo Contest

(result not know yet!)

Drypers Happy Mummy & Me Contest 2010

(result not know yet!)

Baby contests are never ending.. and so mummy continues her fun while Reytto continuing to posing for more contest photo while he's still eligible for contest age entries.

Baby Singapore 2010 - Most Sporty Baby Contest

2010-03-29T10:06:00.013+08:00

The 2010 Baby Singapore Search is On..

28th March 2010 marked a date for another Baby Reytto's achievement

I have enrolled Reytto into two categories:-

a) The Most Sporty Baby

b) Fastest Baby Walker

~ Faster Baby Walker Contest ~

1st joke of the day

this category is based on baby who walk fastest on BABY WALKER.

Goodness!! Baby Reytto has never use baby walker as his walk learning stage.

"What is the funny cute little things that Mummy put me in? It's fun!" - I guess this must be running in Reytto's mind. The moment he sat, he just played with the toy in front of him.

Where the motivation to run then? Finally the CC staff dismantled the toy

(only then, mummy realized that toy can be dismantled. hahaa!!) and Reytto started to chase the toy.. and the race started.

It was a good experience, afterall.

2nd Joke of the day -

Daddy was supposed to take picture of the Most sporty baby category.

Guess what? He was too engrossed and excited cheering Reytto that he had forgotten he is holding the camera. (*faint*)

well...

Baby Reytto did his very best in the race

and he came in 3rd place for the Most Sporty Baby Contest.

Mummy is so proud of you!

Before the contest, here are are fashion parade of the two cousins -

Reytto and Kinnosuke

Kinnosuke's spontaneous and enthusiasm towards this competition sure make him a champion if he is qualified to participate. This little dude enjoyed himself running around, cheering for Reytto, fun run the contest and gracefully shared the joy of Reytto's result.

The Top 3 winners (from left to right) for the Most Sporty Baby contest

Little Gym

2010-03-26T23:45:00.000+08:00

In a blink of eyes, baby Reytto is into his 4th term in Little Gym.

Our 1st lesson was rather quiet one with only two of them-

~~ Reytto and Reann ~~

Little Bride?! .. no no...

the toddlers are experiencing motor and sensory skills

After class, Reytto sharing his biscuits with Reann..

and it so sweet to see Reytto feeding Reann too... yum!

Baby Reytto and Teacher Jerry.

(So far, i feel that she is one of best teacher in Little Gym that can really get the kids ALIVE!)

Whipping out of my ordinary quick meal

2010-03-25T17:38:00.006+08:00

Today, lunch for Yvette will be .....

"Happy Mushroom Swiss Beef Burger"

A 10-min simple dish with Butter Roll, Beef Patties, Sliced Mushrooms,

Cheddar Cheese, Smiley faced potato.

Yvette walked into the kitchen, steal a smile upon seeing this funny-faced lunch.

And meal for Reytto will be ....

"Healthy Beef Porridge"

Smooth Porridge with Rice (of course),

carrots, broccoli, minced beefs and chicken Bovril

This dish does not gave a Om! look, but it certainly taste yummy that Reytto ate A LOT as compared to his normal meal.

And our dinner.........

"Baked Hawaiian Rice"

Typical ingredients - Pineapples, Ham, Shedder Cheese

with adds-on broccoli and mushroom

Thomas and Friends

2010-03-10T12:18:00.000+08:00

I am getting into new hobbies with Reytto (err.. or rather myself cos' reytto throw thomas and friends on the floor most of the time) and is proud for our new collections AROUND the house..

Cho-Cho ....

Happy Wedding Anniversary

2009-12-09T15:00:00.002+08:00

It's our 2nd wedding anniversary today!

the same day, two years back was a hectic day for us even though we started our solemnization at 4pm followed by wedding dinner that ended 1 am.

And today? A relax day, packing all my unopened emails and wow! so many birthday vouchers and discounts. How will one finish using them unless I celebrate my birthday every single day, 2 meals and a treatment a day, till the actual birth-day.

Well... NOTHING special this year cos he is sold to his company for bootcamp. So folks who are attending the bootcamp 3 today, should feel privileged as the bootcamp is far important than his own wedding anniversary. :p

Two years.. a life transformation.. from wedding gown to preggie and now...

yes! it's all about Reytto, Reytto and Reytto.

My cheeky cutie-pie :o

Little Gym Camp

2009-12-07T21:40:00.001+08:00

It has been a while since Reytto enrolled in Little Gym.

We always have a term break, well.. not exactly term break cos' class still goes on and it's a longer session cos' it's GYM Camp, where the toddlers has fun with

usual class routine + snack + craft work.

Take a peek of what's the toddlers are doing in the camp.

** Fun time **

** snack time **

** Craft work - Christmas shaker **

Happy 1st Birthday, Reytto!

2009-11-30T23:27:00.016+08:00

The Big day is here...

Chaotic! Chaotic! By the time we reached after stuck in the traffic jam for almost 30 mins.

The hosts were greeted by the early guests.. so paiseh! Nevertheless, party plan still goes on...

A little door gift for all our guests

Welcome to Reytto's Playland - the toddlers and older kids' heaven

Toddlers party is never fun without a space for toddlers' exploration.

And the most artistic piece of the night -

Reytto's cho-cho train birthday cake

made by www.Cherylshuen.com

(http://cherylshuen.com/blog/blog4.php?blog=4&paged=7)

We forgotten the most important part- photography. So ended up our photos are everywhere, no family photo, etc.. but we still enjoyed ourselves. :-) Here's some of the smiley pictures of the birthday boy.

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Our "lucky" winner... *drum roll..*

1st prize - Royal Caribbean Cruise on 18th Dec with our family ... goes to.. Cousin Yan Yan

2nd prize - 3 day detox and slimming program... goes to..... Brother Albert

3rd Prize - Taste of Hokkaido, Japan .. goes to ... the Bumble Bee family- Jin and Jonathan

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Some of our whimsical jungle buddies!

Birthday Thanks!

2009-11-28T21:33:00.002+08:00

"It was a beautiful night of games, fun, foods and laughters..

and it's wonderful to make many new friends.

I am sorry if I sulked or refused to take picture with you..

cos' I am really sleepy.

But this party is so fun that i wouldn't bare to sleep.

Once again, thank you for the presents and love gifts.

I hope everyone enjoyed as much as I do.

Seeya next year!"

- Mummy's approximation of Baby Reytto's thoughts

12 month review of Reytto

2009-11-21T10:56:00.011+08:00

Reytto's BIG ONE birthday is coming soon in 6 days times..

Goodness' this just happened in the blink of eyes. He was a tiny mustard seed in my womb yesterday and today, he's 72cm tall, walking few steps (unassisted), pronouncing papa,mama, mum-mum, ahhhhhhhh (whenever he want something).. and the cheeky him, love to throw thing on the floor,from his baby cot.. he simply love watching object falling off. I almost faint when my remote controller started to spoil one by one..

From the weekly gym and swimming classes, he had cultivated a confidence self. A little fall means nothing to him. Our early morning is always greeted by his gym work on our bed. Both daddy and mummy, the pillows, baby cot are his obstacles climbing. He will throw any boxes from my tv console to act as his step, to assist him higher to reach for things that he couldnt possible reach for his height! How smart he is!

(censored.. hahaa...)

Water is his favorite. Splashing, kicking, playing with his water toys, you name it, he loves it.

Nowadays he try his luck staying in water longer by simply refused to get OUT of his bathing tub or scream.. Too bad, he is dealing with a bo-chap mummy, who will just carried him out and dry him. Well.. at least he is afterall not that cranky, crying non-stop. He wailed a little and stop when he change his focus to something else. :-)

Oh.. Babytv.com is still his favorite. This will shut him up, keep him still. So we got the series played in our car, else our poor maid going to get giddy very soon, following him "walking" to and fro our new Grand Voyage. (This giant is our latest addition, and my whole family love it. it is so spacious that Yvette chose her single seat, to lie down or Reytto can walk up and down the back seat. Daddy love the smooth drive, Mummy love the huge boot space for reytto's three-wheeler pram).

Time's up! Preparation work begins now...

My Little Black Elephant

2009-10-13T21:09:00.010+08:00

Today, I decided to dedicate this blog space to my long time toy -

MG TF also known as Little Black Elephant (to me!).

It is my 1st car, our wedding car, and is still my beloved now. I used to spent most of my outings with him, but lately with Baby Reytto, I have to exchange it with my hubby's Jaguar.. but now.. he will soon be casted aside because my hubby got his new love..

LBE played a big role on our wedding day..

Following him are our 15 convoy.... it was rowdy business when they arrived my parent place to "pick" me.. Thinking back, those gate-crashing activities had really roused the Macpherson neighboorhood.. (thank you bro and sis for all your spontaneous spirit!)

This baby is very well taken care. Shower and polished weekly (my hubby is a car freak.. a little bit of dent is No-No to him. That's why our babies are always in and out of workshop for minor minor problem). We sent him in again for thoroughly make-over two week ago..

Isnt it smooth and clean after bubble bath?

Unfortunately, there were some morons in our condo going around vandalizing convertible.

LBE was the 5th victim last week,

two days after I got him out from workshop after servicing, and now.....

he is back inside workshop, getting surgical done

Poor baby, I miss you!

We have made police report and hopefully this moron or morons are caught very soon!

Bedtime Reading

2009-10-07T08:56:00.005+08:00

This was taken on one of the funny night when Baby Reytto started flipping my magazine,

"reading" ...

He was so concentrated on his "reading".......

And finally... "Ohh.. I think I had enough reading! Bedtime! ".... ZZZzzzz

See.. that's my little Genius!

Happy Children Day - 1st Oct 2009

2009-10-02T09:41:00.007+08:00

It's Baby Reytto's first children day.

Mummy was invited to Great Eastern Children day Party @ Downtown east...

It was a gloomy day for baby reytto, as usual, insufficient beauty sleep. But he was so well behaved. He just sat down quietly in his "ferrari" enjoying the show put up by Broadway kids, eat his breakfast cereal, participating in every activities that he can.

Baby Reytto had his 1st face painting... Look at my kitten.. Meows!

The moment Baby Reytto saw Le0- the mascot, he went hiding his head with fear!

" Life Is Great" was the most shouted tag line by the children..

what brilliant marketing idea to instill GE motto to little children ..

Life is Great !

The final contest - Best Theme Dress Award

*Drum Roll*........... the winner is MOO MOO COW -

Reytto Zavier Yong

Winner Reytto is still acting "cool", no smile even photo taking... :p

Happy 10th month, Baby Reytto

2009-09-28T10:49:00.003+08:00

What a way to celebrate 10th month old in Mount Alvernia Hospital..

Baby Reytto had his 1st minor surgery - Releasing of Tongue Tied.

What exactly is Tongue Tied?

A tongue tie is a membrane that extends from the underside of the tongue, in the middle, to the bottom of the inside of the mouth. It is common as 1 in 20 babies has it. Many tongue ties are minor and do not require treatment. However a tongue tie that is interfering with breast feeding may require assessment with a view to possible treatment (frenotomy). Some bottle fed babies will also benefit from tongue tie release.

Sometimes mothers will experience painful feeding, grazing or damage to the areola or nipple, or even mastitis. Babies may latch on poorly, require several attempts to latch and become frustrated. They may make a clicking noise when feeding. Feeding may be prolonged, and the baby may still be hungry and be irritable, or be ready to feed again within an hour or two.

For Reytto's case, it is the membrane is very close to the tip of tongue, thus, it might affect his food intake, breast feeeding, and speech later. It was detected when he was born, but our pediatrician told us not to rush for surgery. Thus, we dragged till today.

1st patient to arrive day surgery room @ 6.20am

Baby Reytto still unaware what's going to happen later..

There we are, waiting patiently for our turn to enter operation theatre..

*FLOWER POWER*

The 1st day after surgery was not a smooth one. Baby Reytto refused to bottle feeding, we guess it's due to the pain killer effect was gone, causing him pain. I tried spoon feeding, and Baby Reytto is taking well and more.

We are glad that we had this surgery done.. Baby Reytto is eating more, sleeping better, more playful and talking more clearly. Few more days to go, and we can be back on our snacking biscuits, etc... :-)

Human-mated swing

2009-07-25T09:53:00.004+08:00

Baby Reytto is so comfortable and enjoying in this human-mated swing by Uncle Teck Lee.

"Keep swinging, Teck Lee...

Must practice more cos' and more of such will come when your turn to be a daddy!! hahaaa!"

Baby Reytto and Chockley

2009-07-21T16:48:00.010+08:00

For a long time, i never approve baby and fury pets play together..

but... somehow.. unknowingly, these two little ones get together...

One wanted to be touched, the other cant wait to touch that fury little one.

Fury Chockley pretended to sit near Baby Reytto.

After a few second, it kept pushing her butt towards baby reytto,

nearer, and nearer.. wanting baby Reytto to stroke, sayang her...

What's this fury ticklish things?? Curiosity kills the cat?!

Eeee..... fury stuff..

Oops! Baby Reytto pull some of Chockley's fur....

*Ouch* .. It must be painful for Chockley

Ever since then, Chockley never stay near Baby Reytto anymore.

But mischievous Chockley still "steal" kisses from Reytto occasionally,

then she disappear very quickly.

New Camera : Testing 2

2009-07-21T16:03:00.006+08:00

*Baby Model*

Oh....he's so natural... :Pp

New Camera : Testing 1

2009-07-20T15:20:00.001+08:00

Wooohoooo!!! My hubby bought me a new Canon G10 camera.

I feel that the outlook kinda kuku, but the functions are more practicability to my usage.

We toyed around the shop for more than 2 hours, just couldn't decide SLR or simple digital camera, (sighs! I am a typical woman buyer afterall!). I am glad that the salesman is very patience, honest (very important!!) with us - explained, compared and recommend one that suits our usage even though he know if we get this model, we will be back only be back for SLR after much longer time.

Here's our virgin shots on Canon G10....

Not very well done though, hope we can master this complicated yet easier than SLR camera soon. : -)

LIttle Gym Works

2009-07-19T08:01:00.009+08:00

Thank you, Gin and Baby Jonathan for inviting us to Little Gym work.

We, yes! WE, the babies and parents have had a great fun afternoon, working out.. It's a small group of 8 doing all the gym works from stretching, crawling, working out on the gears, it's no wonder all of us were tired out after 45 mins of fun workout.

Our Little "muscle" boy! hahaha..

Mummy Gin and Baby Jonanthan, both babies have this funny habit

- they don't like to crawl.. they love exploring their walking skill instead

Baby Reytto is learning Balancing skill..

Finally, daddy get his share of work out with baby Reytto!

wanted to try chin up, but baby Reytto not interested.

Guess daddy and mummy are too ambitious. :P

We were trying to see how baby reytto react sitting alone, and ...... he just no-"hew" us, knowing we will pick him up eventually.

Fun on bed

2009-07-18T23:32:00.000+08:00

Both daddy and Baby Reytto had their usual fun on bed routine.

And daddy ended up with Baby Reytto's saliva all over his face... haha!

Durian Galore

2009-07-17T22:02:00.005+08:00

What a wonderful short afternoon we have with Aunty Emily on

a "little" durian galore at Balestier.

Baby Reytto secretly had his 1st taste of the king of fruit -Durian,

without his daddy's knowledge... shhhhhh.......

Reytto : Aunty Emily, is that yellow chunky piece tasty?

Can i have a bite? just a tiny little bite?

Reytto : What is that again??? DURIAN??????!!!

Reytto : Can i have some more, mummy?

Fun afternoon at Marina Square

2009-07-16T22:35:00.005+08:00

Little Vernice enjoyed pushing, Baby Reytto took chance to ride on vernice's new bicycle

Move faster, please...

Hey, I am trying my best!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! we are hitting the wall.... help!!!!

Ouch, the brake is not working!

Phew!! Brake in time.. Let's continue our journey...

NO way, Reytto! you are too heavy for me..

Looking into Eyes

2009-07-16T15:13:00.000+08:00

Uncle Pyng love teasing and talking "senses" with Baby Reytto, whom in return, reciprocate with his expression, eye contact, yebbar baby language.

Final Episode of Spa Swimming

2009-07-15T23:00:00.001+08:00

In this final spa swimming session, Baby Reytto is much happier, kicking, splashing, playing, interacting than he was in the swimming competition. Perhaps all water training we had in our daily bath tube helps?!

Smile - Musical tribute to MJ

2009-07-08T21:06:00.002+08:00

Beautiful and touching song.. Smile

Smile though your heart is aching;
Smile even though it's breaking.
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by.
If you smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow,
You'll see the sun come shining through for you.

Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness.
Although a tear may be ever so near,
That's the time you must keep on trying,
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile,
If you just smile.

Instrumental Interlude

That's the time you must keep on trying,
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Swimming Episode 1

2009-07-04T15:14:00.013+08:00

It's time for swimming practice after long holiday at Melbourne and "quarantine" at home.

We are fit and healthy for any activities!! YEah.....

Baby Reytto's swimming routine

Baby Reytto still practicing his "newfound"walking skill even at poolside

Mummy, let's get back to the water......

Level up : New skill attained! Reytto goes underwater!

Water environment is no stranger to Baby Reytto, but still,

he needs security from mummy each time he 1st dip into water.

and.. I love these water moments with baby Reytto..

Reytto has been progressing quite fast at the rate of a 7 month old baby with little swimming coaching. He loves water so much that he can stay in the pool for 30 mins or so, day or night.

Mummy and Baby Reytto loves this particular session.

Both has free play of what they want to do.

Family Night out at Marina Barrage

2009-06-30T23:36:00.001+08:00

Happy Father's Day, Papa!

2009-06-21T17:27:00.001+08:00

Papa, thank you for loving and caring for me!

- Love, Yvette

Uncle Dennis, Wishing you a happy father's day

- From Benedict

"Though my nightly cries disturb your sweet dream,

my warm, cheerful morning smile brighten you up.

I never got to choose you as my daddy,

but what a great taste mummy has!

She has a greatest hubby,

and I have a bestest daddy! "

- yours, baby Reytto

Andrew's Indian Dance

2009-06-19T09:33:00.002+08:00

It was hilarious watching this video clip early this morning...

Swimming Competition Heat 1

2009-05-16T00:19:00.007+08:00

Heat 1 , Tub 3 : Yong Reytto Zavier

Instead of getting ready for competition,

baby reytto kept looking at the girl next door, oops! next mat...

Baby Reytto : i am so sleepy!! yet this mummy dragged me for swimming competition..

Baby Reytto looking at mummy doing silly moves...

Phew! Competition's over! Lunch at Muthu's Curry!

Reytto has upgraded to Adult Pool

2009-05-15T23:22:00.010+08:00

No more "tub" swimming for Reytto.

We decided to introduce this "big ocean" to him since he is not afraid of water.

This happy babe is sure enjoying his kickings, floating, and cooling familiar environment.

The Mould of Yong's

2009-05-05T00:09:00.002+08:00

the father, the son, the grandson - they are all PRINT !

Happy 5 month old, Baby Reytto

2009-04-24T07:27:00.009+08:00

This lifelong marathon reaches his 5th month.

What an awesome month we have experience with baby Reytto.

5 solid month, meaning we are very custom to his cries, his sleeping and feeding routine (or no routine at all?!), his chuckles, his every morning adorable cheeky yet so dear face as if greeting us a BIG GOOD MORNING.

What's the progress? Baby Reytto is

Very steady in his sitting position now.
Found his new skill - mouth. He can too make amazing sounds, action, boo boo "raspbery" bubble mix with saliva
Less of those silent bo-gay (no teeth) smile, but loud chuckles
Much more happier baby, less grumpy (though still does if he is thirsty, hungry, sleepy)
Enjoy playing with anyone, Very sociable baby
Great motor skill
Trying to roll
Lesser fear of lying on his chest
Found his 2nd best skill - using his little feet gripping toys, and my arm. (sound like those gong fu style - scissor leg. (hahah!)
Into his learning program, and enjoys all the big flash Glen Doman card.
Into Postive Infant program and he love it!

Oh .. did i mention that Baby Reytto can sit upright now?

I dream a dream - Les Miserables

2009-04-17T15:43:00.002+08:00

Susan Boyle on Britains Got Talent 2009!!

There was a time when men were kind,
And their voices were soft,
And their words inviting.
There was a time when love was blind,
And the world was a song,
And the song was exciting.
There was a time when it all went wrong...

I dreamed a dream in time gone by,
When hope was high and life, worth living.
I dreamed that love would never die,
I dreamed that God would be forgiving.
Then I was young and unafraid,
And dreams were made and used and wasted.
There was no ransom to be paid,
No song unsung, no wine, untasted.

But the tigers come at night,
With their voices soft as thunder,
As they tear your hope apart,
And they turn your dream to shame.

He slept a summer by my side,
He filled my days with endless wonder...
He took my childhood in his stride,
But he was gone when autumn came!

And still I dream he'll come to me,
That we will live the years together,
But there are dreams that cannot be,
And there are storms we cannot weather!

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living,
So different now from what it seemed...
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed...

Jesus,Our saviour

2009-04-11T19:03:00.003+08:00

Found this nice clip through Bernard Wong.

Indeed, it helps us to recap how much Jesus had done for us.

How Daddy God's one and only beloved son REDEEMED us from our sins and CONQUERED death on the third Day.

The Cheerful Babe - Damien Douglas Yeo

2009-04-06T00:13:00.001+08:00

Happy Easter Day

2009-04-03T20:28:00.000+08:00

What is Good Friday? Why we celebrate Easter Sunday?

In simple, Jesus was crucified on Friday and rose again on Sunday....

However, the bunnies and easter eggs has nothing got to do with Jesus' resurrection.

Thus, while we are enjoying our long weekend,

let us focus and remember how much Jesus has done for us.

Junior Dennis

2009-03-31T20:49:00.007+08:00

Aunty Pauline kept saying, " the only thing that Reytto lack is SPECTACLES,

otherwise he will be the replica of Daddy Dennis" ..

So Pauline, here it goes, the bespectacled junior dennis.

Laughing out Loudly

2009-03-31T19:17:00.000+08:00

Reytto has never laugh so happily and LOUDLY till he saw confinement aunty.

She sure have her ways with Baby!! Bravo, Aunty!

Youngest Real Estate Agent

2009-03-31T14:50:00.000+08:00

*HSR Youngest Agent*

No age limit ! No experience needed!

If you have a heart to learn, nothing is impossible!

Come, be part of the Largest and No. 1 Real Estate Company - HSR!

Whhhhooooooooooossshhh ...

Reytto's expedition to HSR office always give the busy staff a break.

They will go gogo-gaga over him before they step back into their "stressful" job.

Aunty Annie and Aunty Evelyn

figuring ways to teach Reytto presentation technique.

Dinner with Grandparent

2009-03-31T14:26:00.006+08:00

Dad tried tempting Reytto soft drink...

Mum gave warm water...

Who won??

Tips: Reytto doesnt like cold drink.

Doctor's day

2009-03-29T01:27:00.000+08:00

It's doctor day ?! No.. not Baby reytto see doctor. It's Jie Jie Yvette and my parent-in-law seeing all different doctors at the same building.

Baby Reytto's hair just growing slowing.. but his laughter never stop laughing.

Grandma is happy whenever Baby Reytto smile at her. -)

Happy 4th Month, Reytto

2009-03-25T23:28:00.018+08:00

Blink! Blink! We are into 4th month of the baby world?!

Sometimes, I am really amazed with myself - once and still an impatience mum is still running this "baby marathon" steadily. Perhaps that is mum's instinct to hang on those 3 hourly feed, irregular sleep at night, stamina to express milk, endurance with all these baby cries, etc, etc.... But when I see his smile, everything is worth it.

So what's up with our little reytto?

He giggles his loudest this morning when i merely tickled him.
Sucking his own fingers and sometimes his whole hands. (wonder if it's tasty?!)
Chuckles soundlessly with the slightest tickles or play.
Using his eye power to communicate with mummy.
He loves sleeping on our adult pillow, especially daddy's.
He kicks mummy every night.
He still scream his loudest if he get too hungry or bloated tummy.
Oh... he loves to "talk", and want us to talk to him as well.. how much we understand each other?! Yet, we still go eee, eee, ahh ahh.. his favorite word is parrot imitation "hello".
He watch soccer and screamed with daddy when Liverpool scored...

Reytto's best buddy ---- Daddy!

His favorite burp position! Only Daddy know baby Reytto's style!

Baby Reytto never missed his every morning Channel 5 program....

CNA, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (his favorite!!), and Martha Stewart Show.

Look how engrossed he is on the cooking program!

5th Swimming session

2009-03-23T19:52:00.003+08:00

The most enjoyment activity now is to laze around playing and shopping with baby Reytto whenever I can. Even though we are mostly doing window shopping, it's a joy when I see him curiously exploring things, sounds, peoples, etc or start eee, eee, ah, ah.. during our trip.

Today, we decided to go for swimming and massaging session.

The moment baby Reytto was put into the water, he started to kick vigorously.

Did you notice his new swimming trunk?

Body massage is not only for adult, even baby love it!

4th Swimming Session

2009-03-11T12:28:00.008+08:00

Notice the baby crying and parent coaxing in the background?

Ohhh... that's not our baby reytto!

Who cares about the neighbouring baby crying, wrestling with his parent into the water?

Baby Reytto sure know how to relax himself and enjoy the warm "pool".

This is our 4th visit, and we notice many older kids screamed, struggled, and fear when they are put into the water while the younger ones, like Reytto, wail a little, then enjoy their swim. That's the reason why I decided to send Reytto to "swim" as young as 14 days.

Afterall, mummy womb? swimming pool? mummy womb? swimming pool?

They are all the same to little baby.

After swimming, it's a routine for milk session, or else............

Happy birthday, Dennis

2009-03-08T20:40:00.000+08:00

Happy Birthday, darling!

Every birthday make ones think they are older?! That's totally untrue!

Every birthday make ones wiser... This sounds better, isnt it?

May all your dreams, my dreams, children dreams comes true.. (haha!!)

I love you, baby! Muaaaacks!

Happy "Niu" Year 2009!

2009-01-27T11:15:00.003+08:00

The Yong Family wishes you

a Blessed Oxspicious Year with full of great health, wealth, and love.

Little Big Shot

2009-01-10T09:33:00.003+08:00

Baby Reytto had his 1st studio shooting on his 46th day.

Perhaps the studio is too cold for him, he cried non-stop.

But photographer, Maryann still able to capture some of these nice shots!

My little Angel

I tried putting him to sit upright.. whoooo.. and he did it!

This is unbelievable!

I love this crying shot! It's so natural.

Thank you, Aunty!

2008-12-26T08:55:00.004+08:00

Confinement period finally over!

Baby and I were well taken care by Aunty Miao Qing during this period.

At least, I have peaceful sleep through the night and eat healthy.

Thank you, Aunty!!

Reytto Full month Party - 25th December 2008

2008-12-25T21:40:00.035+08:00

Baby Reytto is FULL MONTH today!

Baby Reytto was behaving well. No massive scream during shower. Mummy trimmed his sharp fingernail, then put on his new Armani Infant Romper. ooohhh.. handsome little boy! :-)

For those who missed this fabulous full month party! Here's the update...

Our original plan is to have a small intimate party, but somehow we ended up a huge xmas cum full month party!

Mummy banned the usual party chinese food, bbq food or even the typical catering stuff

(Guess our usual gathering kakis also tired of the same old food! :P) So for a change, she got an impressive array of xmas menu that includes turkey, ham, salmon,etc....

We also had delicious pastry from Pine Garden. Our confinement aunty whipped up delicious fried bee hoon that was snapped up within seconds!!

Aunty Emily also came with her homemade yummy turkey stuff with glutinous rice!

Thanks Emily!

Ironically, it's baby reytto full month, yet the photographer did not snapped lots of pictures of baby reytto but on food and set-up. :-(

Nevertheless, baby reytto was the star of the day, passing around from arm to arm.

Our party never failed without Sake...

Our "beverage butler", Martin was great helper too! Not only the guest drink, he drank with them anything from sake to wine! Great Job, Martin! :-)

Happy Birthday to me!!

Daddy surprised Mummy with a two-tie birthday cake!

25th Dec also Sis Janet's birthday.. so it's triple blessings!

And the favor of the cake? Lychee Martini and Black Forest! It's irresistible!

All of us have great fun, laughters, yummy food and drink.

We also prepare a small Red Egg set for all the guests to bring home.

(Feedback from the guest, the texture of mochi was QQ.. Ang Ku Kueh was good, package was great and the little profile card solve all the "why,when, where questions)

Lastly, we thanks all our families and friends for the love gifts, presents and most of all sharing this another great moments of joys with us. Thank you!

View from home 2

2008-12-25T01:14:00.000+08:00

This was taken on 25th December 2008 evening. Wonder is there a special meaning of this mesmerizing sunset in the sky?

1st swimming lesson

2008-12-15T19:04:00.013+08:00

Baby are born swimmer.

Indeed. Afterall they are the "champion swimmer" since day 1.

Reytto had his 1st swim when he is 15 DAY old.

He had some fear initially, but less than few seconds, his natural reflex started to send signal for his tiny legs to paddle in the water. However, very soon, hunger baffled his enjoyment...

Well, we look forward to move groovy moves next lesson with well fed stomach!

Little handprint

2008-12-09T16:19:00.002+08:00

1st month at home

2008-12-09T15:49:00.006+08:00

The feeling of inside and outside Mummy's womb is completely different.
I started to see lights that glare my eyes at times.

I can match faces to those familiar voices I hear inside mummy's womb.

I drink milk on demand, and sleep whenever I like.

1st Continental "Car"

2008-12-06T18:23:00.009+08:00

Thanks to Uncle Jeff for this beautiful, stylish three wheeler Quinny sportcar..

It's definitely better than mummy's MG -

No COE, No petrol needed, No Road tax, No Insurance. (Heee!!)

Daddy said I am such a lucky baby to own 1 Black Maserati and 1 Red Ferarri.

So.. No more car till I am much older (heee.. he's getting me a porsche *wink*wink*

Birth Experience of Yong Reytto Zavier

2008-12-05T13:24:00.012+08:00

'Childbirth is one of the most beautiful gift God could bestow upon a woman. The uniqueness tat differentiates her from a man.. the pinnacles of love or even divine intervention..'

After daddy going through anxiety and sleepless night since 23rd November 2008, stubborn mummy finally made our way to Thomson Medical Center delivery suite on 25th November 2008, 9.05am.

The birth choronological account of our little prince was traumatic. Daddy mentally "distressed", Mummy physically "wounded" while baby struggling like mad inside mummy's womb at the final lapse.

Gosh!! A good 25 hours later, baby Reytto made his grand entry to see this beautiful yet complex world.

The unexplained joy automatically fell on us upon seeing this little tender dude.

Our four days stay at Thomson Medical Premier Ward was "heavenly" with full privacy. Whatever a daddy and mummy ought to know or to troubleshoot, the attentive nurses did their best to teach us. We even have in-room candle light dinner. Sound "lomantic" eh?

Thanks to all staff and nurses at the premier ward. You gals really made us feel at home during our stay, except the food. hee!!

Special thanks to our gynea, Dr W.H Kee. You are great!

We would also like to express our heartfelt appreciate to our families and friends (you know who you are!! Too long a list! *wink*) for your gifts, constant supports and helps during this "handicapped" period.

Waiting for that moment..

2008-11-13T11:09:00.007+08:00

Counting down to EDD date.... many asked how do i feel.. honestly.. not much of excitment or scary feeling.. cos I am so busy with many new changes at home. Guess more stress and tiredness than wedding preparation. All of sudden, i feel I am back to my super woman days but a fat, clumsy "superwoman". haha!!

Well, at least most stuff are done, except baby's room. This little one has soooooo many things to get and more to come. Thanks god we manage to shift to a bigger space to contain "his" items. :-)

View from our room

2008-11-03T18:26:00.005+08:00

Just shifted to our new home... and woooooo..... i manage to captures these mesmerizing views (sunset and after rain views) right from our master room window.. *melt*

Bloom Pictures

2008-10-31T12:18:00.005+08:00

Just had lots of fun at studio loft taking these preggies pictures..

Pregnancy Days....

2008-10-23T10:12:00.004+08:00

I am into the 8.5 month pregnant now... Gosh... with dinner events coming up for consecutive three weeks, my head also swell with "what to wear". Here's the showcase of my dress and my creations. :-)

Some interesting shots

2008-10-09T12:15:00.008+08:00

Wedding Preparation

2008-10-07T20:16:00.000+08:00

Our 5-Tier Edible Wedding Cake

2008-10-07T19:55:00.000+08:00

Dummy wedding cake has gone passed the era..

Or rather I personally dislike fake stuff.. thus, I've search high and low for something yummy as dinner desserts for all our 600 guests.

Finally, I've found Pine Garden for their rave-about Lychee Martini favour. Indeed, these cakes were one of the talk about food for the night.. :-)

A 5-tier edible cake created by Pine Garden...

Favor : Lychee Martini and Black Forest

Specialities : The design, The "DL" Monogram Emblem, and the black FEATHER