Archive for December, 2007

Two Unwell And Grumpy Boys.

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

For the past few days, I have been dealing with 2 unwell, cranky and grumpy boys. The photo says it all.

Calvin fell sick first. His symptoms included runny nose, cough and a low grade fever. His nose was blocked and he had difficulty falling asleep at night. On top of that, he was coughing quite a bit, and was waking up 3 times a night crying for my attention. Poor boy (and poor me).

Then it was Athan’s turn to fall sick. His nose was very runny and he had a slight fever on Monday. This boy (*sigh*) has been having difficulty falling asleep. Either it is because of his blocked nose or that he is experiencing separation anxiety which I have read peaked at 9 months. Whatever the reason is, this baby of mine has been screaming his lungs out whenever we put him down to bed, be it at nap time or night bedtime. Quite honestly, I get stressed out just by listening to his crying, especially when he was sleeping so well before. Robin has been great, I must say. I really appreciate him taking over Athan when he is crying so badly.

Today has been a better day in general. Calvin is still sniffing and coughing a bit, but he slept through the night before and was back to his usual self. As for Athan, he still has a runny nose but I can see that he is getting better as well. He did cry a little at nap time, but the length has definitely shortened. I hope the crying episodes will disappear when he recovers.

Of The Boys.

Sunday, December 9th, 2007

Athan is looking intently at his big brother’s kiwi fruit in the bowl. He wants to have a bite too, I am sure. However ….

Calvin told his little brother “di di, ni bu ke yi chi de” (little brother, you can’t eat this), and put one piece of the fruit into his own mouth. Athan just looked on … poor thing. Of late, Athan has been very interested in the food that we are eating. He wants to have a bite too. He protests real loud when we refuse him. A feisty little boy, this one.

Calvin And Catechism.

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

This is how much Calvin knows about his catechism. Read on.

Robin: Calvin, who made you?

Calvin: Jesus Christ.

Robin: Who saves you from your sins?

Calvin: Jesus Christ.

Robin: Who helps you to believe?

Calvin: Jesus Christ.

…… And, he is not wrong! 🙂

Here’s the version that Robin has been teaching Calvin.

Question 1: Who made you?

Answer: God.

Question 2: Who saves you from your sins?

Answer: Jesus Christ.

Question 3: Who helps you to believe?

Answer: Holy Spirit.

Upcoming Trip.

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

So. We have decided on a date to travel to Singapore with the boys. It will be on 19th December.

I am looking forward to the trip, although I have to add that I worry about the boys, especially Athan. I worry about their routine, their behaviour in the aircraft, the climate in Singapore etc etc. Robin always tell me that I worry too much. I should relax and enjoy. He is right! Other than the worrying part, I am excited to see my family again. I want (very much) to introduce Athan to them because none of them has met our baby in person yet. They have only seen him in photos via the internet. I am sure they are eager to meet the baby too! And Calvin.

We will return to Perth after the New Year. I’ll blog about the trip then.