A year ago today…this tiny little baby chose us. It happened within a day. A phone call, a trip to the hospital and then we began this journey, all over again… It was a regular day, both David and I were at work and the daughter had just returned home from kindergarten. I was in a long-drawn meeting when I received a missed call from an adoption agent whom I had contacted months back. We had prayed for an open door to adopt a sibling for Dana since 4 years ago but it somehow … [Read more...]
iHerb Shopping: Food for Babies and Kids on the Go
The ease of online shopping has revolutionized parenting. These days, we shop for books, clothes, toys and even groceries online. One of my all-time trusted favourite online retailers is iherb.com. I've been buying health supplements for Dana from Iherb since she was a baby and sometimes enjoy discounts up to 50% than if I were to buy them locally (even with shipping costs factored in). With Buddy now eating semi-solids, I occasionally browse local organic shops hoping to … [Read more...]
Thankful Tuesday: A Poem for AJ
Sharing a tender moment... In a twinkle, our once wrinkly baby is 3 months old. Gone are the newborn onesies which you outgrow. In its place a tubby winsome bud who coos and smiles, Affirming that big leapt of faith we took to go the extra mile. For this child, we tarried and prayed And 3 months ago, we heard God said, 'Go ahead'. From the moment you were placed in our arms, you snuggled cosily right into our hearts. For all the tears that God has bottled How precious to … [Read more...]
Celebrating Baby AJ’s Full Month
My fav corner at the entrance of our home, adorned with a poster frame given by a dear friend... At the blink of an eye, baby Alexander turned 6 weeks today. We threw him a small full month celebration 2 Sundays ago to introduce him to our family and close friends. Due to my work schedules, I had only a week to put everything together. I decided on the colour scheme, designed the invite and thankfully, everything fell into place from there. The invite THE CELEBRATORY … [Read more...]
Hello, meet Alexander
Our hearts whispered his name...and God answeredAnnouncing the birth and adoption of our son, Alexander Born and placed in our arms on 23 June 2014So much love from Big Sister DanaWith a new-born in the home, there are bottles to be washed, nappies to be changed, baby to bond with so blogging will have to take a backseat till we find our footing again. We may not be able to update the blog as frequently as before but do tarry and connect with us through our social … [Read more...]
Dana’s Disney Frozen Party – The Dessert Table
We threw a 'Frozen' theme birthday celebration for Dana, a one last big bash for her before she enters Primary One in 2015. I started planning for it rather late but managed to design the invite on my own and put together a decent programme. This year for a change, Dana was tasked to draft her own guest list. Not surprisingly, she invited her classmates and a few close friends. Her birthday wish to be dressed as Princess Elsa (in 'Frozen') was granted when our dear neighbour turned BFF, Meredith … [Read more...]
Dana’s 5th Birthday Bowling Party – Princess & the Pins!
Each year, we would start brainstorming for Dana's birthday party after CNY. This year is no different except that I have yet to blog about her 5th Birthday celebration held last year. It was a fun bowling party which Daddy aptly named 'Princess & the Pins'.The invitation card We spent several weekends doing site recces for suitable bowling alleys for kids' party (SAFRA Toa Payoh Bowl- large, clean and new premise but carpark is woe on weekends; Singapore Poly Clubhouse Bowl - ample … [Read more...]
Angels on Assignment: The Year End Concert
'Christmas isn't Christmas....till it happens in your heart....somewhere deep inside you, is where Christmas really starts'....That is the finale song at Dana's Kindergarten Concert yesterday. An apt song now that it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas with malls decked in Christmas lights, carols and festive decoration, all mighty eager to cash in on the yuletide season. The concert put up by Dana's K1 and K2 friends brought us around the world to see how different countries … [Read more...]
Daddy & Dana Duet – Caribbean Carnival
Singapore is a developed and affluent nation. With that comes abundant opportunities and resources for our children to acquire skills and knowledge that many kids in other parts of the world have little access to.Parents here are therefore confronted with a unique 'first-world' problem associated with outsourcing. We shuttle our children from one enrichment to another, complete one accessment book after another, hothouse the kids from … [Read more...]
Daddy & Dana Duet – Rufus
Dana has been learning piano for close to a year now and becoming more proficient in sight reading. It gives us immense delight to hear her tinkle away at the piano whenever we're home. During one of the regular evening piano practices last week, Daddy and Dana decided to bless me with this beautiful duet. For Daddy, the day has arrived much faster than he had expected - being able to duet with his precious princess. I believe his heart must have swelled twice its capacity that … [Read more...]
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