One little step for Munchkin

Munchkin is mobile! He is on the move! Today he decided that he was going to do some walking round the living room, all on his own.

We have a toddler in the house. This can be verified and has been witnessed by a third party independent assessor.

Who moved my cheese?

Munchkin loves cheese. Cheddar and Brie particularly. No matter how much he has eaten, he always has room for a wafer thin slice of cheese (well, more like a wedge actually)

Feathered friends

We are very fortunate with where we live. Every morning, we count our blessings.

Recently, we have had a visit from our very special neighbours. Munchkin was made up. As a result, he now always throws some bread to the ground...just in case his feathered friends make a return visit.

Can you guess what it is yet?

Sometimes words are just not enough.....

What can you see?

A happy little boy or baby road rage (complete with "giving the bird")?

They are here!!!

The texans are here at last. I have been waiting Aaaaggggesss to see them. And boy, was it worth the wait!

Big miss texas, little miss texas and the chief oracle popped by yesterday for a visit. Big miss was dressed in pink(well, obviously!) and had the most fab pair of technicolour trainers on. Little miss was a picture of serenity...she was asleep so chief oracle plonked her on the sofa where she continued her slumber (though I don't know how she managed it with all the racket the rest of us were generating)

It was great to catch up...my friendship with the Chief Oracle a special one. We seem to be able to pick up a conversation despite having not seen each other for nearly seven months. It is a nice feelng.

Big Miss Texas proceeded to read to me. Level 8 Peter and Jane books, no less! The child is only four and a half and has the reading age of a seven year old! Amazing...but so nice to see her really enjoying her reading.

When Little Miss Texas awoke, we decided it was time for Munchkin to wake also. And they all had great fun playing. All together again...for now!

The Texan invasion!

They are BACK! The Texans are back in blighty.

Wonder how the grey, wet and windy weather is being received by a certain young lady.

A sister.......

shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams.

Tomorrow is a very important day in the life of my sister (Ah Ee to Munchkin). To say that I am proud of her would be an understatement.

Tomorrow, my little sister will move into her own home. I know she has worked hard for years and saved hard to make this day happen. Tomorrow, she will sleep on her own bed under her own roof. Tomorrow, is a new beginning for her. Full of promise, hope and joy!

Happy New Home Ah Ee! Munchkin is looking forward to visiting Ah Ee in her new house. Apparently, he has his very own room. Ah Ee says that she is going to paint his room blue (Blue is for boys!)

Congratulations Ah Ee! Thank you for sharing your dreams with me and for being a part of my dreams.

One boy and his Ah Kong

Munchkin got very attached to his Ah Kong during his short stay in exotic places. Every day, Ah Kong would go shopping to get Munchkin fresh fruit and yoghurt. Every day, Ah Kong would rush home from work to take Munchkin for his pre-dinner walk to the park to play football with the big boys. Ah Kong also used to take Munchkin for an after dinner stroll up and down the house (as there are always too many mosquitos outside!) Most days, Ah Kong would forget to take his statutory hot drink and biscuit on arrival home as soon as he set eyes on Munchkin!

Munchkin would stop anything he was doing when he heard the rattle of Ah Kong's keys at the gate. He would crawl very quickly towards the gate to greet his Ah Kong then lift his arms up to Ah Kong for a cuddle.

Upon return home, Munchkin was shown this photo of him with his Ah Kong. He lit up. Smiled and lifted his arms up to be cuddled. But the picture didn't respond. He looked round and tried again. But still no cuddles. His little mouth turned down, his bottom lip quiverred and he cried for a good while pointing to the photo which we eventually had to hide away. Poor Munchkin. Ah Kong misses Munchkin also. Thank goodness Ah Kong and Ah Ma will be coming to England for Christmas with Munchkin. I don't think any of us could stand keeping those two apart for much longer than that! See you soon, Ah Kong!

Munchkin Day take 1

Happy 1st Birthday Munchkin!

Its on FIRE!


Let me at it! Let me eat cake!

Cake at last!

Memories of Kuantan

Munchkin and Ah Ee having a little giggle outside A Famosa in Melaka

Munchkin: "Look, look, look, Ah Ma!"

Munchkin: "Hmm...I best make an attempt to smile out of respect for my Ah Toh"

That was worth it...there's money in it for me!

Munchkin and his Youngest Great Aunt

Munchkin in his paddling pool with his favourite purple duck (I wonder why it is purple, Mama?)

Munchkin came, he laugh, he cuddled and he will be back again very soon!

These shoes were made for...

Munchkin! Thank you Ah Ee!

Ah Ee bought these for Munchkin while he as on his exotic holidays. They were an early birthday present. He quite likes them particularly the little tiggers on the side. Munchkin is a monster after his mummy's own heart...you can never have too many pairs of shoes.