Irisa at 18 Months Old

Been a while since I update Irisa growth & development.. Reason: Irisa gonna be a big sister to her little bro this year end.

Irisa has learnt a number of words so far & clearly pronounce them:
Lao-gu, Lao-yi, Lao-ma, Ah-gu, Ah-yi, Mummy, Daddy, Didi, JieJie, GorGor, Ma Ma, Po Po, Gong gong (can address clearly)
No-no, Yes, Ball, Rou-rou (meat in chinese), Milk, Neh-neh (in dialect), Pong-pong (to bath), Gai-gai (in dialect), Shui (water in chinese), Nice Nice

She loves to lie on the sofa and watch TV, can express herself when she fall by telling us where pain and fall where
She can take off her shoes on her own and put back in the shoe cupboard
She brush her teeth and clean her face in the morning (haven really learnt to gurgle yet & as of now she gt 3 molars and 4 teeth)
She can self-feed herself, using a fork for food like sausages, bread, pancakes etc..
She can wipe her own mouth and wash her hands (with help) and then throw away her own wipes after using too..
She will say she is 'Nice Nice' when she is dressed up, hair tied up and getting ready to go out, or even after her bath..

There is a number of things she have achieved so far.. And the most funny part is when you ask her, 'Where is DIDI?' She will come to mummy, flip up my tee and kiss my stomach and saying while pointing, 'DIDI'.. So cute...
She also loves to imitate 'Singing' from TV commercials, Dancing, and various actions that catches her attention from TV.. Though TV might be a bad influence at this time, but i feel there is also some positive influence as you can see the number of things she slowly picks up. So long by her side guiding her, I think everything can be done moderately..

Hi-Tea Buffet at Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts
A day of hi-tea with Daddy & Mummy, Grandma, Great-Grandma & all... Fun day and she enjoyed feeding herself with the nuggets, muffins and not forgetting her indulgence in the marshmallows...

KL Trip (June)

Went for a short trip over the weekends with Daddy & Great Grandma to do some shopping... Ohh.. Nice food and bought a lot of clothes for Irisa's little brother as well as for her too... I think she simply enjoyed herself....

Daddy Bday Celebrations

Daddy Bday Celebration Part 1

Had a Bday celebration with Daddy at Sun With Moon, Chjimes on Apr 23, 2010 with some of our family members. It was fun, memorable but a hole in everyone's pocket after the dinner.

Quality of food makes the money spent worthwhile and most important, Daddy enjoys the dinner cum celebration & bonding time with the family members. Irisa too, had a great time eating soba, sushi, kamameshi rice, beef etc.. She had a fair share of the signature Tofu Cheesecake with Mummy as well..

Daddy Bday Celebration Part 2

Had a mini cake cutting celebration at home on the actual day, April 26, 2010 after daddy comes back from his biz trip. Went on a 1 day trip on his actual bday trip.. Make use of the time when he was puffing away, puttin in the candles, setting up the table, with lil Irisa following my backside around.. Busying with mummy as well. And yes, daddy did get a surprise....

Pressie?! Yes, have yet to touch on that. Daddy got a set of Family Tees, deisgn, bought and done all from scratch by Mummy.... Nice one....

Updates on Irisa Development at 15 Months:

1) She got 4 teeth, slowly adding on 2

) She can really express what she wants, choose what she specifically wants as well

Eg: Brought her to buy a bigger tricycle and she choose the BLUE instead of the PINK.

Keep shaking her head when we ask her to choose PINK?! oh dear, children!!

3) She can really sway and move to rythm of songs

Stands up when she hear music from commercial, radio and humm along too

4) Can go up and down the bed, sofas already

5) Helps to take things around the house

Eg: Take the house phone to me when it rings, help to bring her own laundry to laundry basket

6) Can indicate how much she wants for her meal with nodding and shaking

7) Recognise BALLS, BIRDS from TV

8) Now, she practically devour everything that is yummy....

9) Can understand instructions very well

Eg: Helping to keep her own toys after playing with them

Can't seems to have enough time exporing her different growth development each day..

Hi-Tea at Scotts Lounge April 4 2010

Irisa went for Hi-tea with Mummy and Aunties on April 4.. Had a wonderful time, eating and jumping on the sofa. She had this 'big' strawberry that gave her a shiver on the first bite but she persist to eat til only half was left. Such a strawberry lover. And when she saw Mummy with the Soft Chocolate Pudding, she pointed and wanted a share of it... Can sense that she is more able to tell her wants and needs already.

Some developments at 13 Months:

She can know how to tell after her big biz is done

Can also tell when her pampers is full

She can help to bring her own laundry to the Laundry Basket

She can point to where her toys, milk, pacifier is

She can get down safely from our bed (need some reminders some time too)

Most impt, her 3rd tooth is coming out....

Our trip back to Ipoh

The Second Trip in March... Back to Ipoh for prayers and also to meet her Big & Second Uncle... They called it, 'Ta-Ya' & 'Ta-Yi' in Punjabi for Uncle and Auntie...

March 27, 2010 (Saturday)
We started off the day by having a Deluxe Big Breakfast to share.. Irisa had Pancakes, I had the hashbrown, some sausages + omelette and 1 bread, the rest to be finished off by Daddy.. And off we go....

Her entertainment on the way.. And of cos, the visible drawings is by Mummy.. And scibbles by Irisa.... Had a hard time....Only happy time was when she fall asleep...

First stop - Pargoh... Nice place with nice Chix Redang Nasi Lemak.. Irisa shared my chix rice, Yummy too & a piece of cake from Prima Deli that we bought before setting off... And she says 'Good'...

With that stop & toilet break, we start the journey again... This time she tried to read and do some 'pretence drawing'...

Her bag of entertainment.... And her fav too, Xiao Man Tou..

Finally, we reached Ipoh... First stop, mummy fav's.. Fried Kway Teow.. The usual store closed for the day aldy.. Nevertheless, this taste yummy too.. With Daddy insisting that the original one taste much better....

March 28, 2010 (Sunday)

We went off to Temple for the ceremony straight after breakfast. Lasted for almost 2hrs...

Took pictures with all the cousins...

March 29 2010 (Monday)

We went to haf the Dim Sum before going back home.. Yummy man.. Can fight with Carlton but then cheaper though... 2 pax and we only spend like $20 bucks....
Siew Mai, Har Gow, Meatball Porridge, Spare Ribs, Special XXL Fishball, Deep-fried Beancurd Skin with prawns, Chee Cheong Fun, Steamed Carrot Cake...

End of the trip and we had a fruitful trip.... Loved the time spent with my in-laws... Lesson to learn when travelling with a toddler who cant sit still.... But best part is we enjoy the company we get...

First Family Trip

March 12 - 17 2010

Our first trip to overseas together, with our dearest princess.... Miss those times there though it was really tiring.. Heartpain to see her go thru the cold with us on some days and also her gobbling on her milk breads or cereal whenever we are on the move during her meal times.. But so far, she proven me wrong, in showing that she can really travel.. She slept thru half the flight on the way to Taiwan.. But coming back home, i guess she was tired thus she was a bit grouchy and wanted a lot of attention.. But nevertheless, it was fun with her on this trip.. And of cos, not forgetting my father & uncles & aunties as well as my cousin who tried to help with our backpack, jackets and also in carrying Irisa.. Many thanks...

This trip, Irisa learnt a lot of things...

Better in imitating skills, esp from 2nd Lao-yi laughter...
Better in walking on her own, despite her fall due to her arrogance walk with her hands at her back

Can pose better in pics, doing the 'CHEESE'

Can say 'shoes'

Can point to what she wan to buy, esp shoes and then she will start to take out her shoes

Another thing, spotted another 2 top teeth coming out when we are back from this trip

Day 1 - In Changi Airport, having breakfast...

Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, waiting for our transfer

Day 2 - Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

At the Mala Hotpot Restaurant for lunchie...

At Jiufen shopping, despite the rain..

Happy to be back in the hotel

Day 3 - At Longshan Temple

Day 4 - Having dim sum

At Taipei 101. Unfortunately we didnt went up... The weather wasnt that good, cloudy on top and the group also not keen... Another time... Can u see her wonderful smile... I guess she is enjoying herself on this trip...

At Suzette Crepes (New York New York Shopping Mall), waiting for our order.. The best is the Bacon + Egg Crepe.. Yummy til I forgot to take a shot.... hahaha... =)

Q-ing up for the famous Bo-luo Buns at RaoHe Night Market.. Drizzling but we still Q for it.. Bought a total of 14 buns (bing huo bo luo bao)

Day 5 - Around Xi Mend Ding..

After that, we went to Tapei City Hall Station, walked around the Metro Mall

Evening, we went back to Shilin Night Market which we failed to explore on Day 2 due to the heavy rain.. Wow, great place to shop.. Spent almost 3.5hrs but cant cover the whole market...

1 of the restaurant selling some western food at the Metro Mall... Super cheap, food ok and not bad... only cost 170NT for a set meal of main course (baked rice or noodle soup) + pork cutlet + soup + free flow of tea... Tat cost less then $10SGD.... Where to find..? And irisa enjoyed the seafood baked rice with mummy...

At Shilin Night Market.. Wow.. I bought a lot of stuff from there... I wan to go there again!!!

Day 6 - Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

Behind is the model for Eva Airlines & China Airlines...