Baby Boo

This is mummy's name for you right now. Isn't it the cutest?

So much has been happening with you. Let me see....

1. You have no problems turning over and supporting the upper half of your body with your forearms. It is an almost instant process which surprises me every time I see you do it.

2. On the 16th November 2007, while still groggy from waking up in the morning you kinda uttered your first syllable. You sounded something like this, "laaah". Mummy was shocked and shed a little tear. Can't imagine what your first word will be. If you say "mama', you would send mummy floating in the clouds for at least a week.

3. There were these few days (a month back) where you would fold both your lips in and seal your mouth. You refused to open not even for nenen. We'd make you smile and still your lips would be tucked in. I will soon post a shot of you doing this. You melt my heart.

4. Recently, you started to roar like a lion. You sound a little like a baby monster. Mummy is tickled-pink every time you do this. Which is only during the late evenings, I'm not too sure why. Geram oh. Cubitttttt!

5. About a week ago we started giving you OJ. So funny the look on your face when I gave you your first spoon. Such a different taste to your usual nenen. We will continue to give you teaspoonfuls at a time till you are used to the flavour.

6. Mummy is thinking that maybe this weekend we will experiment with some smashed bananas. You seem so eager to eat solids. However, the way your tongue moves, like its pushing food out of your mouth instead of down your throat suggests otherwise. I got to think this one over.

7. It's so hard to get you dressed and undressed. You are constantly rolling over to your side, distracted by all the things around you. Wanting to grab everything and put it all in your mouth.

8. Mummy is convinced you are teething. You get good sleep during the night except for the 2-3 times you let out little whimpers and complaints like you are experiencing discomfort. Mummy has to tap that cute butt of yours till you are in peace again. I read that teething causes babies restless sleep. Sometimes during the day, mummy helps you out a little. Mummy makes sure her hands are real clean and rubs those little gums of yours. You seem to enjoy this very much.

9. You give me more and more reasons to love you. Everyday it gets harder for me to leave you, so difficult to say good bye at the door. Sometimes I just give you a quick peck and rush off, it's easier than long goodbyes. But mummy is always sure to explain to you everyday before I leave that I have to go to work and that you will have a good day and that I will be back as soon as possible and spend the rest of the day bonding with you. Mummy always reminds you to drink lots of nenen and get enough rest, sleepy sleepy time.

I love you.

mummy
xxx