Little Lucien Adventures

Tang Yuan, Anyone?

2007-12-23T13:20:00.006-05:00

Another year gone and it's time for "tang yuan" again.

I don't rememeber eating any "tang yuan" last year. Well, then again, I think Mops won't want any of these glutinous rice balls getting themselves stuck inside my tum-tum. Come on, I was only 8 months old last "tang yuan" festival! Too young for these sticky fellas! (",)

Let me tell you all a secret, Mops loves to eat "tang yuan" and she's definitely not going to give it a miss this year. Just for her darling me, instead of buying the ready-to-eat "tang yuan", she made her own mini "tang yuan". Don't you think my Mops is sweet . . .

Check out my baby "tang yuan" . . .

My mini "Tang Yuan". Mops told me I can only have two. Haiz!

I'm only allowed to scope 2 into my bowl.

Can I have more, please?

Look what I've got in my bowl . . . .

Savoring Mops' special mini 'Tang Yuan".

** The photos were taken on Sat 22nd Dec 07; "tang yuan" festival.

~ tata

My New Hair Cut

2007-12-18T10:41:00.010-05:00

Time to say "bye-bye" to bad-hair-days!

I am glad that Mops finally realised that I've not been looking "SHARP" for the past weeks and she decides to do something to make me look my best again (",).

The Mini Makeover! The process . . .

Getting my hair cut.

Now you know why I can sit still through . .

All you need is to give me a lolly (",)

Me looking sharp again! Oops! Still not done with my lolly . . . (",)

~tata

Dad and Mum Wedding Anniversary Part II

2007-12-15T10:29:00.018-05:00

Yup!! Continue from previous post . . . Pops and Mops' 3rd wedding anniversary.

Poor Mops and I were stranded at home on 5th Dec 07 because Pops was out sailing. Well, after a long wait, Mops had her make-up post-anniversary celebration today. Yeah! *Clap* I was very pleased to be invited to their candle-light dinner.

For a change, we had buffet instead of the usual course dinner. It was my 1st buffet. Anyway, be it buffet or course dinner, it's not going to make a difference for small tot like me. How much can I eat????

Well, somehow, I enjoyed my "buffet". It was great. I had soup, freshly baked bread, corn-on-the-cob (my favorite), roast beef and melons. Mops was surprised that I managed to sit through the whole dinner without making a din at the restaurant. Hmm.mm I think the foods were just too yummy to resist. Rather than wondering /or running aimlessly around the hotel compound, I chose to load my tummy with good food for once.

Our dinner!

I apologise for the "gloomy dark" photos . . hmmm.. then again. . aren't it supposed to be candle-lit dinner (",)

Hi to all my Blog fans! Enjoying my fave, corn-on-the-cob.

Distracted by the yummy food on the next table.

A short video clip for all

Family photo at Bar and Billiard Room, Raffles.

We, again, taking photo with X'mas lights in the background.

~tata

A Baby Sister for Me?

2007-12-10T10:56:00.007-05:00

Aha! Almost forgot to congrat my good friend, Jianwei, who recently got promoted.

Yup Yup! Promoted to be a big brother to his new born baby sister..... Baby Jay Ee.

Well, don't get me wrong. No "sour grapes"!

I'm not at all jealous because I'm going to be a big brother soon. Just like Jianwei, I am going to have a Baby Mei Mei! How's nice!

20 months ago, when I was only 10 days old . . . . . . . Baby Me!

Hmm.. m.. will my baby sister looks like me? Just as sweet . . . Haha!

~tata

Happy Wedding Anniversary!

2007-12-05T10:59:00.000-05:00

Happy Wedding Anniversary to my dear Papa and Mama!

*Counting* 1 . . 2 . . 3 . .

That's right! It's Pops and Mops' 3rd wedding anniversary.

3 lovely pictures for my dear parents.

From their love seed, Lucien (",)

Poor Mops got to stay home with me on this special day because Pops' out at sea. Check out our solo dinner at home . . . boo-boo!

Cheer up! We will all celebrate this special occasion when he gets home. Love U, Mama!

~tata

What I want to be when I grow up?

2007-11-27T10:54:00.001-05:00

I *think* I want to be a photograher when I grow up . . Haha!

Doesn't this sound familiar? When I grow up, I want to be so-and-so. Do this, do that, do everything!

Yup! Today, I want to be a photographer. I'd became one! I went around the house with Mama's phone . . snap-snap-snap! After looking through my *portfolio*, I'm sure you'll think I am a young promising photographer in making . . . hee hee!

Can you tell what this is? Telephone cord (",)

"Stepping on the mat" . . . Can you see my *peek-a-boo* toes?

My favourite teddy!

Don't you love my work? I'm sure you all do because like me, we appreciate fine art (",)

A good tea-break after all the snapping.

~ tata

Parties' Time

2007-11-19T07:34:00.001-05:00

Party party time....

I had a fun-filled weekend. A school party and a wedding. Enough to bail me out of a boring weekend.... hooray!

The school party was nice. I had great food, great fun and received a little pressie from Santa. I met Mr Santa Claus at the party. What a surprise? I thought Mr Santa would come down through the chimney like what most books described, instead, he strolled into my classroom. Not a single reindeers in sight but he sure did not forgot the most important thing. The big red Santa's bag (",)

Some of my classmates were boo boo-ing away when they saw Mr Santa Claus. Proud to say, I was one brave boy. I was the only one in class who shook hands with him and sat on his lap. I did well eh!

Proudly present lovely photos to show all my dear fans . . . . . .

I was dressed to the theme, red shirt and pair of reindeer antlers.

Making funny expressions at Mops' camera.

Don't be shy . . . . time to dig in . . . yummy!

Grandpa and grandma were also invited to the party. Check out our family photo. And, of course, me and Mr Santa Claus. My little pressie @ the bottom right.

What's next?

Uncle You Song & Aunty Hui Fang's wedding!

Didn't know Uncle You Song was such a romantic dude till I attended his wedding... Haha! Had a tiring but great night "socializing" with all the uncles and aunties. I was so busy eating, drinking, cheering and playing that I did not managed to steal a single wink the whole night. Isn't it what a wedding should be like? Eat, drink and be merry!

The newly wed and the guests.

~ tata

Happy Deepavali

2007-11-08T10:13:00.000-05:00

Happy Holiday to all!

I love public holidays!

Public Holidays = Family Day = Fun Day = Outing and Yummy Food

Another great day for me. What can I say? Outing in the afternoon and good food in the evening. Ooh... Can we have more public holidays please....?

Lovely Deepavali dinner at Halia Restaurant.

~tata

Hong Kong Holiday

2007-11-02T11:45:00.000-04:00

A month after my Hong Kong Trip.........

Mops finally decided to post this. SIgH!

We (Pops, Mops and I) flew off to Hong Kong on 8th Oct. Mops was really excited about the Hong Kong trip. Not as if it was her first visit to Hong Kong but because she's going with her two sweetpeas (",). As for me, I got really "excited" only when I saw the countless number of travellators at Changi Airport...haha!

It was a 4D Hong Kong Disneyland holiday. We spent 2 days in HK disneyland and 2 days in the city. Everything was great except the food. I missed home-cooked food! Nah...honestly speaking, I think the food that I had was just too "bland" to my liking. Oh well, can you imagine fish congee and more fish congee! Come on, I am a gourmet boy. I want good stuff okie (",)

Disneyland was really quiet. Pops and Mops were surprised. They've not seen such quiet "Disneyland" before. Then again, right time for me to be there. Spared from all the queuing and waiting. Okie enough said. I'm sure most of you are more interested in the photos taken during the trip. Enjoy......

Changi Airport: Before we board the plane

All packed and ready for my vacation.

Arrived @ Hong Kong International Airport

Disney bag courtesy from Cathay Pacific.

So excited that I've arrived @ Hong Kong.

First Stop: Disneyland

Family photo with Chip and Dale

Disneyland Hotel

I was impressed. Looked @ those cutie slippers and baby bathrobe. The Mickey waffle sure looked yummy and nice.

At Disney Shop

Trying on a pumpkin hat. All ready for Halloween........

From Disney shop. I WANT more....

Hong Kong / Kowloon City Tour

I'm sure you like my photogenic photos. More on its way....

~tata

Mummy's Big Day

2007-10-09T00:28:00.001-04:00

It's my dear Mummy's birthday today!

Happy Birthday, Mummy! *Muack* A big kiss from Lucien (",)

Mummy loves birthday. An occasion she can extort "pressies" from Daddy without feeling guilty... haha! This year her birthday pressie was a trip to Hong Kong with all shopping expenses paid for. Pops' lucky this year. His pocket was not that badly burnt all thanks to me. If not for the fact that I have to take naps every now and then, I'm sure Pops' credit cards would have melted after been swiped innumerably. It was a wise choice to bring me along.

Birthdays are special days for the family. A not-to-be-missed occasion. A day the whole family celebrates, meet up, be merry and enjoy a sumptuous meal together. *Drool*

Let me show you what I mean.

At Made-in-China on 5th October 2007.

Can't wait for the yummy food to be served .... getting ready to scoop scoop....

Mummy's delicious birthday cake. Hmm.. how can Mummy be 1 year old? *Scratch head*

"Family of four" birthday photo. There is 1, 2, 3 and where's the 4th? Make a guess!

Big thank you to Aunty Gail for taking this nice birthday video

~ tata

Happy Children's Day!

2007-10-02T11:35:00.000-04:00

I'm a day late, AGAIN!

It was Children's Day yesterday. Every kids in Singapore love Children's Day because they all get a day off from school and of course, not forgetting the Children's Day goodies bag (",). Well, I was not as lucky as the big boys and girls. I still have to attend class. "Play class".... haha!

Like other kids, I got my "good-y" bag too. Hmm.mm is it because I'm small, that's why my goodies bag is small too? Ooh! Then again, it's a nice gesture from my school. It's sweet!

Baby telescope and a pack of Meiji Yan Yan chocolate sticks.

Enjoying my Children's Day choco sticks. "Yummi" I love Yan Yan!

Do I looked "scary" with choco smudged all over my mouth? (Center Pic)

~tata

My "Morning Freshness" Kit

2007-09-28T11:26:00.001-04:00

Something that everyone owns and can't live without unless he /or she is a dirty "meow meow".

Yeah! I finally get my own "morning freshness" kit. My baby toothbrush and banana + apple flavored toothpaste.

Ooh! Hang on! You might start to wonder .. eee...eee Lucien never brushes his teeth for the past one year. Don't get me wrong. Well before this, I do have other baby toothbrushes but without the toothpaste. So, how can I consider my baby toothbrush as my "morning freshness" kit without pairing it with his good friend baby toothpaste ya.

Now, with the yummy tasting banana + apple flavoured toothpaste that Mops just bought, I just smell fruity fresh every morning. I love it!

This is the way I brush my teeth, brush my teeth, brush my teeth.

This is the way I brush my teeth early in the morning.

(Mops sings this every time I brush my teeth...Hee!)

Let me show you how to brush your teeth right.

Hmmm.mm the toothpaste does taste real good. *Yummy Yummy*

~tata

Happy Lantern Festival

2007-09-25T11:28:00.000-04:00

Happy Lantern Festival to all!

Yeah! Another fun-filled day for me. The once-a-year "Eng Kong Lantern Festival" celebration is here again. Can't imagine I was a small ignorant little tot last lantern festival and this year together with my "flashy" lantern, I participated in the annual Eng Kong Lantern parade. Without fail, every kids in the neighbourhood will turn up for this special ocassion. A day to show off (Oops, I mean parade) their cutie lanterns around, collect the goodies bag and not forgetting the almost-impossible-not-to-win lucky draw. Aha! You might ask what I won ya. Nothing! *Sob Sob*

The lucky draw simply took too long (you can imagine how many prizes there were for me to claim it's the almost-impossible-not-to-win lucky draw). It was well past bedtime and I got too tired and sleepy to wait for my lucky number to be shouted out loud. Well, it's alright. Give other kids a chance to get lucky... haha! *Sour grapes*

My "flashy" lantern!

The must-try traditional xiao zhu mooncake.

My lucky draw ticket which was not at all "lucky". Sigh!

And...... a short video clip of the lantern festival celebration for all. Check it out!

~tata

Happy Birthday Daddy!

2007-09-18T10:48:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!

It's my 2nd celebrating Pop's birthday. I remembered I was still a small "dot dot" when we celebrated Pop's birthday last september.

I was only 5 months old last september. Mops has to carry me for our family photo.

Look at me. I can now sit on my own and even clap for Pops.

Happy B'day to U, Happy B'day to U, Happy B'day to Papa, Happy B'day to U!

Yeah!

Ooh! I was so mesmerized by the birthday song that I made Pops and Mops sing the song to me whenever I clap my little hands. Mops got pretty tired of the birthday song... Haha!

Well, don't regret it Mops. Hmmm.mm your birthday just round the corner eh!

~tata

End of Term Party

2007-08-31T11:43:00.000-04:00

Party Time!

Hippee! I love party. Party is all about good food and great fun, don't you all agree? To me, it's a day I'm spared from my "supposedly tasty nutritious" porridge. *Grinz* Right! Let me share with you what were the goodies served. There were cheese, yogurt, bee hoon, pasta, sausages, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, cakes, chips, muffins ... etc. Sorry folks, that's so much I remembered. Haiz! No photo to show.

Hang on, but I do have other nice photos to show.

The boys! Me, Euan, Cedrick and Bill playing with the drum.

Roslyn and Lucien. And, all my cutie friends behind.

My lovely parents and me!

Playing Peek-a-Boo with Papa. See how happy I was.

My teacher Winnie presenting the "Graduating" cert (",)

Graduating class photo.

Gosh! I was a proud baby today. Don't you realise that Pops was the only Daddy in the photo? Yes! My Daddy was the only daddy at the party. He's so sweet. He took time off from work just to be there with me and Mops.

I am so HAPPY! YEah!

~tata

Bribes . . . .

2007-08-20T11:47:00.001-04:00

Aha! Evidence of bribery . . .

My favorite marshmallows and gummies

Then again, what's bribery? *Scratch head* Shouldn't it be considered as *sharing*? I've been taught by pops and mops that offering goodie foods or sweets to my little friends is considered as sharing. Hmm.mm then again, he's not my "little friend". He is my "big" friend (",). Maybe that is why it's bribery and not sharing. Haiz! Adults are complicated people. Share-share is spread of kindness and generosity, not bribery dear pops and mops.

Thanks Uncle RF! Hmm.mm hope you have no ulterior motives in offering me these yummies eh!

Uncle RF and Aunty SJ.

~tata

YEAH! I update my own BLOG!

2007-08-18T11:58:00.000-04:00

Surprise surprise surprise! I update my own blog from Harbour Front MacDonald!

Ooh! Check out Lucien the IT genius updating his blog *haha*

Seeing is believing.

Don't you all agree that I'm a genius? Genius in fiddling with the mouse, keyboard and monitor (",) I sure looked good and professional eh! Were u tricked?

~tata

Yippee! I have 1000 visitors!

2007-08-14T11:17:00.000-04:00

Hello visitors of Little Lucien Adventures!

Mama and Papa just told me that I've got 1000 thousand unique visitors who have visited my blog to read my humble adventures. Of course, I haven't got a clue how many of those are repeat visitors less Auntie Sok Jing and some really good friends of Papa and Mama.

Well, part of the reason is also because no-one ever leaves comments for my post. Nevertheless, this blog will go on.

It's driven by Mama and Papa's love for me so that every detail of my fast passing childhood will be captured in this digital space.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Blogger for their excellent service and hosting my little webbie. I'll definitely ask Papa to invest and own some Google stock.

It's a new milestone!

By the way, I haven't quite figured out how much is 1000 actually. How many hands and feets is that? *scratch head*

~tata!

Happy 42nd Birthday, Singapore!

2007-08-09T11:58:00.000-04:00

Until today, I didn't know that this small little island that I'm living in has got a birthday. It's amazing that even a non-living thing has *birth*- Day. I have never heard mops mentioning this during her science class. (Scratch head)

Hee! FYI, I've attended science lessons at young "tender" fetal age of 2 months old when I was inside mops' tummy. Hah! *Tink Tink* Too young to know anything before that eh. Still a "small" dot!

Happy 42nd Birthday Singapore!

Many reasons why I celebrate this special day........

i) I am a proud citizen of Singapore

ii) The country has done WELL!

iii) Pops and Mops get a day off from work (",)

iv) Lovely national parade performance and fireworks!

v) I am a PATRIOT! *watch this*

~tata

First Day of School

2007-08-06T11:31:00.000-04:00

Like any other little boys and girls, I have problem waking up at 8am for school. It is just too early for ME! "Yawn Yawn" I need my beauty... Oops! ...I mean baby sleep. Haha!

Wheee! School was fun. I make so many friends today and the youngest is only 10 months old. My class size is really small, about 10 boys (including me) and 2 girls. Pretty manageable for the 3 teachers.

I am sure everyone is interested to know what I did on my first day of school. Right! Let me briefly run through what I did this morning

1. Get to know my little friends (tumble around with them on the play mat)

2. Sing the "Good Morning" song
(It goes like .... good morning good morning good morning to you. Good morning good morning good morning to Lucien, good morning to you.)

3. Story telling

4. Magic box (It contains the materials for the day's surprise activity) It can be for art and craft, puppet show etc.

5. Art and craft time

6. Tea break

7. Outdoor play (Water theme for this week)

8. Sing songs

9. Home sweet home

Wow! This sure looks packed for a 1.5 hours lesson. (",)

If you wanna know more about my first day of school, check out the following vidoes.

This was taken at the corridor before the teacher allowed us into the class. The boy and girl are my seniors in school. We are not in the same class.

This was taken during the "magic box" time. All wanting to know what's inside the box. Look out for my friend, Nicholas, making funny expression at the end of the clip.

Art and craft time. Show off my creative-talent time.

Outdoor play time.

~tata

I'm Going to School!

2007-08-05T10:22:00.000-04:00

Hello Folks!

Recently, Daddy has found his way back to continual learning. He has committed himself to the CFA program in hope that this knowledge will be useful in his second career. After all, the former CDF (Chief of Defence Force) MG Ng Yat Chung (NS) is now the MD of Temasek Holdings.

Then again, Daddy is no where near to becoming CDF in the first place. Haha...

Well, since I'm the chip off the old block, I've decided to join my daddy in the common pursuit of knowledge. Mama brought me to a school the other day and I totally loved it. I was toddling around the compound exploring every class room. Mama sensing my enthusiasm signed me up to join the remaining semester of the whole 4 weeks.

Here, take a look at my new school bag!

My new schoolbag from Julia Gabriel in a lovely red!

My first lesson starts tomorrow. Guess what! It's a water theme and that means I will be getting some splish splash time! Mama had to do some preparation however, in order for me to participate in the activity tomorrow. Apart from getting swim pants for me which I have a few, I had to get Aqua-diapers! Imagine that!

Hmm...Swim Pants. What to wear? What to wear? I'm spoilt for choice.

Aqua-Diapers!

Okay, looks like I'm all set for school tomorrow so stay tuned for more updates!

Actually, I do have one question though. Since diapers are suppose to soak up water, wouldn't my diapers dry up the pool when I jump in? *scratch head*

Oh well! Tata~!

July Happenings!

2007-07-31T11:47:00.000-04:00

Yippy!!! I'm finally back!

Okie! I won't make any lame excuses for my disappearance. Mops and Pops, you better explain yourself. Anyhow, let's get straight to the topic of this post (",)

July! *Scratch head*Hmm... Any adventures to tell?

Definitely! *Nod Nod frantically"

What can I say? My life is like a roller coaster. With ups and downs.

Ups - because pops treated me to a nice ROMANTIC dinner with mops. (Hey! I was the candle okie. Small and "dim") Apart from that, mops brought me on a short holiday to Ipoh, Malaysia to visit my maternal grandparents.

Ah! I know everyone must be probably wondering at this moment if am I half Singaporean/Malaysian. Well, the answer is "NO". I am 100% Singaporean.

Oh rightie ... check out the family of three and their "candlelight" dinner at Whitebait and Kale.

This is my maternal grandma. She was trying to steal a *kiss* from me.

Downs - because I bumped my head twice. I was badly bruised and nearly got a "pop pop" on my head. Poor me! The first bump was a big deal and I was pretty much unscathed. No bruise and no "pop pop", only a little "boo hoo hoo" from me. The second one however was really bad. The bruise just appeared within minutes after the bump. It was red and sore and I could feel the "pop pop" trying to make its presence felt on my forehead. Ouch!!!!

Can you see the *chocolate chip*? Not delicious at all.

The "chocolate chip" is more or less gone now and I am back to my handsome self once again. YEAH!

What an exciting July for me!

~tata

Guess who joined the Army!

2007-07-14T11:51:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for not following up with new post recently. I have been asking Papa and Mama to be more expedient in keeping up with all my adventures. Unfortunately, they are both very busy people.

As you all know, Papa is in the Navy. It's a great job and I've even visited his working place before. (See Navy Open House post)

I know for certain that I will definitely want to be in the Navy for National Service when I grow up. Interestingly enough, recently the Army does seem not too bad at all. It's so interesting that all the TV people whom I always watch are donning the Army uniform. (I love TV by the way)

Here are an interesting picture.

Yep. It's CPT Felicia Chin. I think she is much much better a recruitment tool that L.I.V.E. concept.

All the older boys are so going to think that Army is cooler. *Sigh!*

Okay, stay tuned for my Jurassic Park Adventure in my next post.

~tata

Daddy, the Flying Man

2007-07-08T02:51:00.000-04:00

Hello Folks,

I was just wondering if anyone here happens to be a fan of the popular Sci-fi show Heroes?

More specifically, are they a fan of the in the middle of Good and Evil character Nathan Petrelli ? He is otherwise known as the Flying Man because of his super ability to fly.

Well, I'm a fan of the Flying Man but not Nathan Petrelli though. My personal hero is none other than my Daddy O'. The question here is, can Dad really fly? I couldn't believe it at first and then I saw it first hand. Well, not exactly first hand but Mama made a video of Daddy flying while I was snoozing away.

Here it is... Daddy the Flying Man.

Cool isn't it? He will always be my hero.

~tata

What's for DINNER?

2007-07-07T23:53:00.000-04:00

Sound familar eh! This is one question that most of us (or should I say all of us) will ask at least once every other day.

What's for dinner tonight?

I did try to ask mops the question but she has never answered me. YES... till now! Hrrummp! What's wrong with grown-ups? They just don't understand us. Aha! This sounds familar too .. .. .. Hahaha!

Rather than to ask mops the same old question (with no reply) over and over again, I've decided to follow her to the wet market and find out for myself what are the usual buys. Hmm.mm *scratch head* I think from the stuffs mops buy, I should be able to tell what's for dinner eh! *oh-so-yummy-tongue-roll*

Then again, see what I found out . . . . . .

Oh no! Guess what I saw.... scary bloody headless fishes with just their bodies lying around. What's Uncle Fish doing? Hmm.mm better keep mum and not say anything.

It was indeed a nail-biting experience for me.

This is the ultimate. Froggy for dinner? Tonight? Nnnoooo.......

The rest of the marketing was fine. The stuffs that mops bought looked pretty safe and "edible". Veggies, poultry and dry goods. Well, I hope those froggy are not for me though *pray hard*

What's for dinner tonight? Oh noooo...... *shivers*

~tata

Feature of the Month - My Room!

2007-07-04T03:53:00.000-04:00

Yes. I have my own room. A room that I am proud of. I moved in when I hit one. Pops thought I was old enough to sleep by myself and shouldn't bunk in with him anymore. I *sob sob* in the beginning and just don't want mops to leave me in my new room. It was strange. It was cold as there was no family warmth. I miss the nightly "family hug". I miss the cuddle cuddle. I simply miss pops and mops. *Boo hoo hoo*

Aha! But everything's fine now. I am a BIG boy and I can sleep on my own. I need my OWN space...haha!

I am sure many of you would be interested to know how my room looks like. Today, I'm going to give a virtual tour on my room. In addition to that, I've also snapped a picture of my "play corner" in the living room. Enjoy the pictures (",)

Full view of the room. As you walk in, you'll see my desk on the right and cot on the left. My reading corner faces the window.

My reading corner. On the right of the book shelf is my toy cupboard. (Not shown)

My cosy bed and little friends!

So, this is what you can find inside my cot.

This is what you'll see on my desk (",)

My play area in the living room.

Me playing with my toys in the living room. Mops just took the pic this morning.

So, what do you think of my room? I think it is nice and cosy. Don't you all agree?

~tata

Genting Adventure

2007-06-26T11:31:00.000-04:00

This post was created on the day I returned to Singapore from my Genting holidays. Well, as usual, mops procrastinated and this post is LATE. U know all my fans are complaining. Hrrummp!

Yup! This is my 2nd oversea trip. (Over-the-sea aka 2nd link) Hee hee! My "maiden" trip? Where?? When?? Make a guess.... haha! Please stay tuned then if you wanna know (",) *blink blink*

My Genting holidays was great. For once, I'm not forced to take my usual afternoon nap, and I'm get to go out most of the time. Walk here, walk there, walk everywhere. "YEAH"! Well, I would say the only disappointment was not being able to go to the outdoor theme park cos of bad weather. Then again, the indoor theme park is just as good. Hmm.mm more baby friendly I guess. Tickets were reasonably priced too. It's FREE! Just for me. Hee Hee!

We had great fun. Even my grandpops and -mops enjoyed themselves. Do check out the video and you'll understand what I mean.

Grandma @ the game arcade. Look out for my little "cluck cluck" at ~13 sec. Laughing at grandma.... hee hee!

Lovely pictures for my blog fans

Me taking the choo choo train. I think mops had more fun than me (",)

~tata

Tele-Tubbies

2007-06-18T13:10:00.000-04:00

Hello Folks,

Don't you just dread one of those days when you wake up and find yourself on a TV show?

Well, Mama and Papa sorta caught me on a hair-raising moment on video one early morning. The scene was almost similar to a well-known TV programme. I also learn that the characters on the programme are incomprehensible. For the part, I did my best imitation as well.

Heehee...

Hope you enjoy the little video.

~tata

How do you measure love?

2007-06-17T11:26:00.000-04:00

Hello folks,

Today Professor Lucien Wan will expound one this very profound topic.

How do you measure love?

Love is an intangible tangible. It's the expression of emotions and feelings in concrete actions for one person. In the Christian theology, they say God is Love. Jesus on the other hand is the expression of that Love (through his sacrifice on the cross = action).

Love has also many graduations. The Greek language actuallys have 4 different kinds/types of Love. Eros, Philio, Storage, Agape. The range from physical love (as in physical attraction), normative love between friends, provision and all encompassing love of parents to a child and finally the self-sacrificial love of God.

Wah. Cheem... Anyhow, back to measuring it. To me, love is great when the giving is more than the receiving. The bigger the difference between the two, the greater the love. In short, love throw economic sense out of the window.

Here are some examples. A man who loves a house so much that he overpays for it. A man who loves a woman so much that he is willing to forgo an inheritance.

As for me, today was a classical example of Mama and Papa's love for me. Recently, I visited Baby Jianwei's house and was suppose to have a swim in his little pool. Alas, that did not happen and Mops and Pops in their love for me decidedly bought a pool for me as well. The pool was a fantastic one. One of the biggest in the range. It took a full 2 hours to setup with Papa stepping non-stop on the little foot pump and it filled the car porch. Here's how it looks like.

Whee! Check it out! My very own pool at my doorstep.

It's got coloured balls, plastic aquatic life, a big fishing net and a baby submarine!

It's got a rainbow too! Hey, what's this? Bubbles?

Oh! It's Mama blowing bubbles to make it a magic moment for me! How sweet!

With all that effort, I had fun for a full 20 minutes max. I couldn't stay in there for too long because I'd get the sniffles.

Sigh! That's how much Mama and Papa loves me. Ain't I the most blessid baby?

~tata

Presenting the Daddy's Day Present!

2007-06-17T10:56:00.000-04:00

Alrighty folks,

The moment that all of you have been waiting for. Early this morning, Mama passed me Papa's Daddy day present. I held it with both hands and gave it sheepishly to my beloved Papa.

Papa received the gift with such great delight! Mama on the other hand couldn't resist the photo opportunity.

And the present is ....

Okay, wait a minute there. "My Dad is the perfect catch"? Hmm... I don't remember Papa being a fish so how come Mama is saying that Papa is a perfect catch?

I somehow think that Mama is just using my little present to send some secret message to Papa without me understanding. Sigh!

Can anyone out there enlighten me on this one?

Anyhow Happy Daddy's Day to all the Papa-s out there! Please make sure you love all your little ones as much as how Papa loves me. Heehee...

~tata

Just For Dad!

2007-06-15T14:27:00.000-04:00

Wow! Time flies. It seemed like yesterday when Mops celebrated Mama's Day. And now, it's Pops' turn.

Fantastic! Another sumptuous meal for ME! Yippy! *Yum Yum*

Oh! Come on, I'm not so shallow. I love Pops. Not the yummy food eh!

My Pops is great. No matter how tired and busy he is, he always find time for me. He sings to me. He plays with me. He loves me! I'm his darling son... haha! To show my appreciations and love for my dear Pops, I've prepared a small gift for him. See.... it's nicely wrapped up. Courtesy of Mops (for everything) .. .. Hee Hee!

If you want to know what it is, please log on to my blog tomorrow.

HAPPY FATHERS' DAY!

~ tata

My Best Friend

2007-06-15T13:12:00.000-04:00

My name is Lucien and my best friend is Jian Wei . . . .

Let me do a brief introduction. Jian Wei lives in Dubai (cos his Daddy works there). He is 14.5 months old (3 weeks older than me). He is going to be a big brother this october *Congrats*

Jian Wei is cute, friendly, playful, active and .. ... the list goes on. In just two words, HE ROCKS!

Jian Wei is back in Singapore for a month long vacation. We've met up couple of times and have great fun together. Check out the "BABIES DAY IN" and "BABIES DAY OUT".

In my room.

Let's bounce bounce. Don't you like my bed?

We have lots of fun at the playground. Don't you all agree?

Then again, there's no sand here. Why the spade, Wei?

Lunch together on "BABIES DAY OUT".

~ tata

I am TOUCHED!

2007-06-12T11:26:00.001-04:00

Guess what I discovered? Aunty Ivy ... nope ... I mean Ivy "jie jie" just posted my *lovely* photos on her Friendster. How sweet of her.

Muahh.h.h . . . I LIKE HER!

You can find the link to Ivy "jie jie" account through Mops' account.

Do check out:

Mops' account http://www.friendster.com/3103422
Pops' account http://www.friendster.com/3073462
Ivy's account http://www.friendster.com/17681398

Ahh... and my pretty Aunty Sok Jing's Friendster a/c too @ http://www.friendster.com/sokjing. From there, you can check all my aunty's lovely photos.

Yah! Aunty Sok Jing just complained about my boring chopstick post. She said any post without my photo is just a lousy post.... haha! What can I say?

Cheers! To all my fans . . . .

~ tata

Three's a Crowd

2007-06-11T11:38:00.000-04:00

Two's company and three's a crowd.

Aha! Three's a crowd. Who is the third party? Me? Daddy? or Mummy?

Then again, two's company? Does it means mummy expecting again? Ooh...baby brother /or sister for me? I want a brother please.....

Haha! You got it all wrong. I am the family sweetie pie so I'm definitely not the third party. Neither is mops pregnant. I'm referring to "CHOPSTICKS".

Yes... you heard me right. I just had dinner at Thai Express Marina Square and this is what I found.

Definitely poor quality control from whichever company that manufactured this. Oh no . . this gonna confuse babies like me to think chopstick comes in three and not two. *Shake head*

~ tata

Any Complaints?

2007-06-04T12:59:00.000-04:00

Definitely YES!

I've received many. Just realised that I have many fans who would visit my blog on a daily basis to read my "latest" update. Sad to say, there's only 3 articles last month. That's really pathetic! *Sob Sob*

Pops and mops definitely need to work harder.

Well! Let's continue from where I left off . . . . . . NAVY OPEN HOUSE! Am glad many of you love to see me in the navy uniform. I looked "GREAT" ... haha!

I really enjoyed myself @ the Navy Open House. Let me tell you a secret. It's great to be a baby. One who is well loved and pampered. I was saved from all the waiting, queuing and walking under the hot sun. All thanks to Aunty Gail. She really had it all planned out. Oops! I think I've disclosed enough. *Zip Zip*

Pops and mops, too, had the itinerary all planned. According to pops, the THREE not-to be-missed programs for me at the Navy Open House are:-

(i) Glamour photoshoot

(ii) 30 mins ship ride onboard [FEARLESS] "Pops' ship"

(iii) Visit Singapore Navy Stealth Frigates

Sad to say, I only managed to do TWO out of the THREE mentioned. Hang on! I visited the game booth too and won a prize. A prize for being a cutie pie . . . haha! I won a 300 pcs jigsaw puzzle. Amazing!

Well, the reason for doing so little and having to leave early was because I got rather tired + sleepy after the ship ride. Not to mention, my dear Uncle Dong Kai was complaining about leg pain. Well, with two down, mops decided to call it a day. Even though I only spent half a day at the Open House, it was a great one. Thumbs up to the organisers.

I salute. Oops! Wrong hand.... hee hee!

This is also Mops favourite photo of me in Navy uniform.

I love the breeze. Onboard Fearless.

HAPPY BABY's DAY OUT!

Top Centre: Me and Aunty Gail.

Top Right: Mops, Uncle Dong Kai, Grandpops, God Grandpa, God Grandma and pops.

~tata

Lucien the Sailor Boy!

2007-05-27T10:31:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone.

Mama and Papa's been busy so there haven't been anything substantial in the past few days. This however does not mean that my life have stopped being exciting. Hee...

I've recently just signed on. Yup! You heard me right. I've been so inspired by Papa who is in the Navy that I've decided to join him. Everyday, I just can't help it but kick a ruckus whenever I see him in his nice uniform and going off to work without me. If you can't beat em, you join em. heheh.

You don't believe me? Check me out in my uniform.

That's me dressed in the new super cool NCR (Navy 2 Piece Coveralls)

Let me put on my ball cap so you can check how I look

Okay, how is that? Don't I look professional and smart? Oops forgot my name tag.

Okay, now I'm dressed in my No. 1 with Grandma for a Navy Ceremony

Whee! Balancing the peak cap is really tough! I think it's too small for me.

That's me and daddy onboard the new Singapore Navy Stealth Frigates during it's commissioning. Heheh.

Okay I was just joking. I really didn't join the Navy at all. I may in the future but I'm kinda underage right now. I only managed to loan out the uniforms for a glamour shot with the folks at the Navy Open House. Were you there? It was fun and you sure missed out if you didn't go. (More about it on my next post)

Anyhow, I wouldn't mind being a poster boy for the new Navy commercials though! Hahaha...

Afterall, I think they are still using those cartoons caricatures for the different Navy professionals. I think I'm equally cut out for the job if not better!

Okay That's all for now. Tata~!

Happy Mother's Day

2007-05-13T09:52:00.000-04:00

It's Mama's Day. It's also "Ah Mah" and "Po Po" Day. Hmm.mm... So, when's my Day?

To show my appreciations and love for my dear mops, I gave her a very special present today. "My precious company". That's so much I can do now. I have been trying to tell mops that I love her very much and that wasn't easy. We have communication problem. Oh well .. .. the "baby understands but mama don't understands" language barrier. Hrummp!

Oh yes! My precious company! Just for Mama. "haha" I delicated the whole day (forgo my usual afternoon nap) to her. Hmm.m I think I only had 30 minutes nap for the entire day. I was tired but it's alright. Almost needed a couple of tooth-picks to keep my eyes propped open. Don't you all agree that I am a sweet boy.

Photo taken @ Man Fu Yuan. Mama's Day lunch treat.

Well! Happy Mother's Day to all Mama!

~tata

I need HOLIDAYS too!

2007-05-09T11:07:00.000-04:00

Holidays holidays holidays! Everyone is talking about holidays. Sigh! Even I am just a little "tot", I need holidays too.

My grand-aunties and -uncles, my grand mops and pops are talking about trips...trips and trips all the time. Where to go... when to go. Even busy Aunty Gail and Uncle Wenhu went and came back from their Taiwan trip. Hmm.mm I wonder when pops and mops going to bring me for a nice HOLIDAYS! You know... school holidays is just round the corner. (Hee hee!)

So, when is pops going to apply for leave? He is always so busy busy busy....... Let me tell you something... my dear pops goes to work even when he's on leave. The only bonus is he gets to come home early on his off days.

Whee... holidays! Getting all excited at the check-in counter @ Changi airport.

Ooh! What a disappointment. Not me going for holidays but Uncle Wenhu and Aunty Gail. My smile just faded away. *Glum Glum*

Hope mops is planning something for the June holidays since she has 3 weeks break. *Fingers X*

~tata

Back to the Future!

2007-04-15T12:10:00.000-04:00

Hello there!

Have anyone ever watch "Back to the Future". It was a great Sci-fi movie series. Well, I had a little 'back to the future' myself.

After my birthday celebration, I decided to check out how Daddy had his. Guess what! Grandpa and Grandma thought that I was Daddy and picked me up for the celebration instead. No-one could tell the difference! No wonder Daddy never had any impression of the 1 year old birthday that he had. Haha...

Here is the pictures to show. They are a little old because they were taken in the past.

Woah! Look at Grandma with that retro hairdo! See that was me in her arms!

Check it out! a cool Polaroid with Great-grandma! She's still so young. Wish she was the way that she was back then now. *sigh*

Hey that's a cool cake for Daddy! I'm cutting it before Gramps realise it's actually Lucien he's carrying

That's me with the same 6 teeth that I have in my mouth but taken in Daddy's time

That's me at GreatGranpa's old house at the Jurong Brickworks. They wouldn't let me go to my time machine.

Okay. So what do you folks think? The past is a blast? Hehehe.

Alright. I'll let the cat out from the bag. That's not me. It's actually Daddy in there. It does look a lot like me don't it? So I guess that means I'm really the chip off the old block. If history is any good reference, that means I should look not to far off from Daddy.

Prospective mummy-in-laws out there with daughters who think that Daddy seems nice may might as well just do some advance booking. Just press for a queue ticket!

Hahaha...

Alright then. That's all for now. Until next time!

Happy Birthday to ME!

2007-04-14T10:37:00.000-04:00

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY to ME! . . . . . . . . . and

HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY to Grandpa!

Ooh....I suppose not many people knew that both my maternal grandpa and me share the same birthday. What a coincidence eh!

My 1st birthday party was held @ home. Close friends and relatives were invited to celebrate this very special occasion. Without a doubt, I had great day today. Great food, great playmates and great fun. For once, mops did not force me to take my usual afternoon nap. I was spared. Whee!

Everything was simple and nice. I could tell both pops and mops spent alot of time and effort organising my little party. Thank you, daddy and mummy! A big *KISS* for both. *HUGS* too!

Hang on! I need to make a birthday wish!

Family picture. Hang on! Not my siblings but little cousins.... haha!

Green with envy?

My family picture. Top row: From left: Uncle Wenhu, Grandpa, Grandma and Aunty Gail.

Before unwrapping the surprises ... .. ...

Thanks everyone for the lovely gifts and angbao!

I LOVE BIRTHDAY!

~tata

I've Got Mail!

2007-04-12T10:58:00.000-04:00

Wow!!! I've got mail. Surprise...surprise...surprise! Today, I received my first mail. A real mail! One with a Singapore 1st local stamp glued on and a chop that proudly declares 11 Apr 2007, the day it got sorted at the post office. For once, I made my presence felt at ** Eng Kong Terrace.

Guess what? It's my 1st Birthday card from church. Ooh! That's very sweet of them to remember my birthday. Don't you think so?

Cool isn't it? What a show-off eh!

God's surprise!

I love the card and the cutie stickers. Signed, sealed and delivered to Lucien Wan!

~ tata

Love is all about....

2007-04-11T11:00:00.000-04:00

Love is all about spending time with your love ones. Love is about doing little things together with them. It could be like rolling on daddy's bed with him, makes mummy waits inside the toilet while I poo, and let both of them chase after me while I crawl all over the house! Whee!

Love is also about being the "third" party. Hang on .... Please don't get me wrong. Third party because I'm always sitted in "between" mops and pops, sleep in "between" them and not to mention, get squashed in "between" for our "family" hugs.

Well, LOVE is all about being loved by everyone! Hippee!

Love is in the air!

~ tata

Daddy the Romantic

2007-04-05T11:29:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone,

I'd like to tell everyone a secret. My daddy is a romantic at heart! *hehehe* I meant to do this post earlier but I guess my parents was too busy in the month of Feb (and Mar).

On 14 Feb, Daddy was out at sea. In fact he was out on the 13 Feb. Just as Mama thought that it would be another sad sad Valentine's Day, guess what? Daddy surprised her with a bouquet of RED roses! I thought Daddy was going to get it this time from Mama for wasting $$$ but lo and behold, Mama was happy although Daddy was a "Veggie-head" for getting flowers during that time of the year when it cost sooooo much more.

I think I will never understand women. Ha.

I later found out that this was called 'being romantic'. I guess it means that you need to be a little silly and refrain from applying good sense and logic to be of any good at it. Frankly, I never expected this of daddy.

What's this? Flowers? From who?

Hang on let me check for a card.

There's no card! From daddy who called American Express to send it to you?

Wow!

Okay, you can have it Mama since it's from Daddy

Hmm... I wonder if I will be romantic in the future?

Oh well, that's still a long way to go.

~Tata!

Baby of Leisure

2007-04-03T11:36:00.000-04:00

I am definitely one. What can I say? I am one lucky baby with a lovely "kar hui hui" stay-home mommy *Grinz*

Well, FYI "kar hui hui" or flowery feet [a hokkien phrase] refers to someone who has got "spikes" on his /or her bum bum. Simply can't sit still nor stay home for long. One who loves to go out.

This is just one of our many outings. Check out our itinerary.

12:15pm 1st Stop: Suntec City. [ Lunch, Toys "R" Us ]

2:30pm 2nd Stop: City Link. [ Mops' turn to shop ]

3:45pm 3rd Stop: Raffles City [ Robinson Toys Dept ]

4:45pm Tea Break

5:10pm Back to Suntec City. Shop..shop..shop.. again!

6:00pm Home sweet home!

Me and Grandma! Just finished the City Link League.

No coffee for me please. I'm still a one year old baby!

Puff..puff!!! This is no joke for two fella at home.

Grandpa and Daddy: All the Best!

Grandma and Mommy try to bribe me.

~tata

Getting off the Bed...

2007-04-01T14:19:00.000-04:00

Ladies and Gentleman,

I'm please to announce that I am officially able to get off the bed. Well, for quite sometime already but just that pops and mops never get to do the post for me. Sigh! Although it is very high, but I have done it. I have done it the hard way once and bumped my head real good on the floor when I thought that I could somersault head first to the ground.

When I was ten months old, I got smart. I realised that I could reach the ground with my feet first.

Curious about how I did it? Haha... Thankfully Daddy caught me on the video so that I can show it to you.

Here's a short one with thanks to the good people at YouTube!.

I Graduated from Bath!

2007-04-01T12:52:00.000-04:00

Hello folks,

Today was a great day for me. I finally have my own room. Actually, I already had it when Auntie Gail moved out *sob*, but it wasn't fit for living-in.

So today, Daddy and Mommy performed a "Terraforming" spell on my room. (That's what Daddy 'O calls it) Whoosh~! In a day, my room just suddenly took shape and appeared! Just in time for my birthday bash. (Did everyone receive the invite yet?)

Anyhow, I'll get my lazy daddy and mommy to do a post on my new room soon.

Today, I really want to say that I've graduated from Bath! Please don't be mistaken. Not the university but the BATHtub! Haha...

We went to Auntie Gail's nice new condo for a swimmie! Here are the evidence to show.

Wait Daddy! I'm not ready yet!

Hmm... I can stand?

Daddy trying to style my hair

Check me out! Freestyle away!

Are there any sharks? I'm paddling in the deep end.

Mummy! I'm on top of the slide!

Wait Wait! I'm not ready to go down yet!

Oh gosh. That was a tiring swim. My legs feel like jelly.

Alright folks. That's all for today. Will make my daddy and mummy do more updates soon.

Tata~!

My Mohican Hair Style and ....

2007-03-29T00:46:00.000-04:00

As much as I love, I hope I do have a say how I like my hair to be styled. The problem is I don't. I am always at mummy's mercy. My dear mummy has all sort of funny ideas. This is one of them. She opted for a mohican hair style.... for ME!

The Mohican Look! Daddy looks sheepish behind me..

The Sikh Look! With the "turban".

Mummy got to censor the photo before she's allowed to post it..hee hee!

~tata

Breakfast @ MacDonald

2007-03-29T00:14:00.000-04:00

Day out with daddy is always great! Hang on. Oh mummy, don't get jealous. I am not implying that outing with you is terrible (",) It's tough to have daddy around. Daddy is always so so busy with work and SAILING! This makes "family time" so precious.

Stop posing please! I am HUNGRY! I want my hotcakes.

Couple of days back when daddy was not working, he brought me to MacDonald for morning brekkie. Alfresco... Mummy's favourite! It was nice. We were at West Coast Park Mac and from where I sat, I could see children running and playing in the nearby playground. At that moment, I wished I could get off my silly bulky baby-chair and join the kids for a run. Sigh!!!Well, nevermind, at least I get to enjoy my fave breakfast... HOTCAKES! Carry on, kids. Yum Yum!!!

Me and my HOTCAKES!

~tata

Happy 1st Birthday, Jianwei!

2007-03-26T11:48:00.000-04:00

Today is my baby friend's 1st birthday. Happy Birthday, Jianwei! Heard from mama that his grandparents flew all the way to Dubai to celebrate his birthday. How sweet! Hmm.mm wonder how's his little birthday party going to be like? Flavour of his yummy birthday cake? Design? And, of course, his family picture! Ooh! Aunty Xinying, please do send copies of his birthday photo to us.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!

This is all I can afford now.... sob sob! Will get you better pressie. I promise.

~tata

The Morning Look

2007-03-01T11:24:00.000-05:00

Ooo..ooh! It is already March! Just realised that I have only 2 pathetic posts in February. My dear Mama is not doing any work eh!

Heard from Dad that I do have quite a number of ardent fans who will visit my blog every now and then to check out new post. I know, last month was disappointing. Nevermind, there's always room for improvement and definitely make my lazy pops and mops work harder this month. My first Chinese New Year resolution!!!!!

Right! The morning look. Is it true that morning look is always the most "refreshing" and "natural"? Refreshing because we've gotten a burst of energy from a good night sleep and yummy milk (that's me). Natural or the "real" look before we begin the daily routine of face painting and hair grooming to make us look different but GOOD. Well, I think we babies are the simplest. All we need is ample of love and we'll look sparkling good like a newly polished diamond.

My MORNING LOOK! Waiting for mummy to bathe me. She's just taking too long. TV time....

Rest and relax while mummy runs the bath. Watching my fave Baby Einstein show.

~tata

Baby Shower

2007-02-08T11:56:00.000-05:00

Finally, I've got Jolie's picture to show all!

Congrats Uncle Jinks and Aunty Jenny for their new bundle of joy! Lucky Jolie. Lucky me too! I was invited to Baby Jaime's one month old celebration last sunday (4th Feb 07). Meeting Baby Jaime for the first time was really an experience. A day I felt like a "big" boy, saying "hello" to someone who's 1/3 of my size. She is lovely. Wanted to give her a big hug and that have to wait. Mama is afraid that I'll squashed Baby Jaime with my "mighty" strength. Baby Jaime, I'm telling you. Drink more milk!

I had a great time at the party. There were so many children and TOYS. Everyone was busying themselves with Jolie's toys. I, too, indulge myself with the new found treasures that were lying helplessly on the play mat.

Crawling around looking for more "treasures". I am thirsty too!

Having a lot of fun with the toys

~tata

Yucky or Sweet Medicine?

2007-02-08T11:12:00.000-05:00

Hello Folks! I'm back! You would probably realised that I haven't been updating much for the past 2.5 weeks. Not going to explain why because they are all just gonna be lame excuses in disguise...haha!

Right! There are multitude of reasons why I haven't been posting new post. You should have gathered by now that my spokeperson is not doing his or her job ya. Lazy or busy? Actually both. Let me tell you why. I was ill 2 weeks back, down with fever and cold. Pops and mops had a hard time taking care of me as I got really grouchy because of my blocked nose. Well, that didn't last very long as I recovered pretty fast. I have to thank Aunty doctor for her "sweet sweets". Ooh..Ooh... *Scratch head* Can't find any reason to explain papa and mama laziness....

From left: For fever, blocked nose and runny nose.

Sweetie Pie(s)

2007-01-23T00:36:00.000-05:00

Before I start, I would like to congratulate Jolie for the arrival of her baby sister, Jaime. Another friend to my list (",)

As promised, here it is. A post about my new friend Mavis. I met Mavis at a BBQ party two weeks back. U know... the adult get-together-eat-drink-gossip BBQ party. And of course, not forgetting it was also Uncle Eng Chong's birthday party. Mavis is actually Uncle Eng Chong's niece and this explained why she was at the party.

Mavis is 21 months old and a real sweetie pie indeed. Mama was really impressed with her as she speaks very well for her age. She has definitely scored some brownie points with mama.

Mavis, the sweetie pie.

A surprised hug. Oops... And mummy caught it on camera!

Ooh... We even had a "family" photo. Don't you agree that both of us looked great in the photo, other than the yummy birthday cake?

Mavis's Grandparent, Uncle Eng Chong, and the 2 Sweetie Pies!

~tata

The Marshmallows

2007-01-21T03:57:00.000-05:00

Last Friday, Mama came home with a bag of goodies. It's supposed to be my "9 months old" gift from one of her students, Albert. How sweet. Albert knew I love marshmallows and generously packed 4 for me. He kept stressing that the marshmallows are fat-free and it's okay for me to have a bite. Ooh.. and some "Xiao Man Tou" too. He claimed that it's definitely safe for baby as these "man tou" will melt in my mouth. Oh my! I simply love Albert (for the sweets...haha).

Fat Free Marshmallows

What a treat!

Seeking for permission before I sink my teeth on them. Mama....

~tata

Many Faces of Lucien Wan

2007-01-20T00:21:00.000-05:00

The Chinese has an old adage that goes "A girl of 18 undergoes a big change". I strongly disagree. I think a baby in his first year has more changes that the Morphin Power Rangers.

You don't think so?

Check this out. Here is a picture of me in my first month.

After a few weeks, I got more milk, I became this...

When I start to get more exercise, I got fit and then I was looked like this...

Of course, now my dear "por por" says that I've lost weight and looks thin. Just see the picture below and you can tell. *sigh*

Mummy! Daddy! More milk please!

The "Retired" Modem

2007-01-15T22:39:00.000-05:00

Sorry Folks! I know... it's kinda of late again. Well, not able to post anything for the past couple of days as papa's old faithful modem has officially tendered his resignation on Sunday. The old fella celebrated his retirement by popping firecrackers with "bang" and "crackle" sound filling the study. Ah..hah... not forgetting the sparks and smoke. ....puff puff!

Pops praised Mr Modem for serving him well all these years. No idea how long but long enough. Can you imagine, the service hotline number tagged on Mr Modem is still 7 digit. (Way before the implementation of the digit 6 to be added to existing phone numbers).

Sigh! Well, indeed served papa well but not me. Barely served me for 2 weeks and already calling it a day. It's okay. Papa has just got a new replacement and I can blog again. "Jiu de bu qu, xin de bu lai"

The "RETIRED" servant

The "NEW" butler of my blog

~tata OOoooh!.......more posts coming up... gonna introduce my new friend MAVIS!

The "L" Plate

2007-01-11T11:00:00.000-05:00

Ooh!! My dear "Yee Yee" is already complaining (",). Well, I can't help it though. Both papa and mama were busy with work and hardly able to spare even ONE minute to update my blog. Heiz!Humph..h.. I am going to drink more milk, grow up fast and write my own post!

Right! The "L" plate. Mama has always wanted to get me a baby BMW. Don't get it wrong. Not the posh BMW 3 series that cost over 100k okie but one that cost less slightly over 100 BUCKS. No power, no speed but only the BMW logo. What a difference eh? Well, as long as it's from pops and mops, I'll love it. (Not much of a choice ya)

Before I am "qualified" to ride on one of those displayed baby BMW in the BMW showroom, I definitely need a baby "driving license". One that proved that I can steer and paddle the car around. My driving lesson was conducted at HOME, in the living room. Check it out!

My Little Red SPORT car! Cool!

And, don't MESS with me when I'm in it!

This cool red car was actually my "one month" old or "man yue" gift from grandpa's friend.

Where's the ignition button? Hmm.mm.... Well, actually I was looking for something that I can chew on... haha!

The mirror looks yummy!

Honestly, this driving lesson was not about driving techniques, neither is it about rule of the roads. It was all about chewing the side mirror, steering wheel, car key etc. And, of cos, not forgetting the drool too. What do you expect from a 8 months old baby, my dear mops and pops? Oops! This was on X'mas day.

~tata

My True First Kiss MUACK

2007-01-06T13:15:00.000-05:00

My first kiss went to ... .. ... .. .. MAMA! Well, that was against my will though. Mama simply loves to pull my lip close to her face and pretends that I kissed her. She would say " thank you for the kisses". *Shrugs* That's mama.

My TRUE first kiss went to Daddy Dewayne on Sat 6th January 2007 about 11pm. Just before I dozed off. It was just like any other nights where mops and pops would put me in between them and pat me to sleep. I'd really caught them by surprise. I pulled myself up from the bed, sat up and pop my lip on dada's face. Not once but twice before I went over to plant a kiss on mama's cheek. Mama was so touched that stream of tingling tears rolled down her cheeks. Oh! what a night! Billy Joel... haha! U know what I mean.

My darling dada and mama!!! And ME!

~tata

Swimming Lessons

2007-01-05T23:19:00.000-05:00

Last year on 5 Dec 06, it was Mummy and Daddy's Anniversary. They were married at the Swissotel Raffles the Plaza in 2004. It was a splendid hotel. Their suite was grand and a real blast. Good things however don't last forever. They had 2 stays up till the last anniversary and that was it. They did however get a free stay with Raffles The Stamford in one of their rooms on the North Towers thanks to the Feed at Raffles Programme.

It was great and I got myself a baby cot too. The problem with it was that it was made of cold hard steel. I really looked like a lion in a cage when I was inside it.

Anyhow, poor mummy and daddy had to take turns to enjoy their spa packages at the RafflesAmrita Spa. I was however suppose to get my swimming lessons at the pool.

Would you believe it! There were NO floats available in the entire Raffles City Mall for me. The closest was the armband floats for bigger kids. Sigh! Anyhow, the weather was bad and that made a pool swim too cold for me according to my protective parents.

Daddy thus had to improvise. We'd get my swimming lesson in the hotel room bath tub.

First up, the eager swimmers!

Wash up at the baby pool! or should I say birdbath... hee...

The pool had a great water fountain that daddy moved around for me...

One picture for the photo book to show my first swimming lesson.

So to my best friend Baby Jianwei in Dubai. I did get the swimming experience like you said after all! Can't wait for you to come back so we can play together!

Okay. That's all for now. Tata~

I'm a Musketeer!

2007-01-05T22:56:00.000-05:00

Hello Everyone!

Christmas was just over and how did you celebrate yours? Well, I went with Grandpa, Grandma, Mom and Dad to Jacks for dinner.

As you know, Jacks had a great dinner menu on that day. I honestly couldn't tell because I could only have the mash potato. But what's great was the party pack that they had. It came with clappers, noise makers, horns, poppers and a party hat.

The funny thing about party hats is that they never come in kiddy sizes. How unfair... Hrumph!

All of them didn't fit expect for one. Somehow this strange hat was a perfect fit for me. Daddy says it's because I have a big head. So big that mummy needed a C-section. Whatever that means.

Anyhow, that hat was great! I always wanted to be a Musketeer! When I paired it up with my bib at lunch the next day, I looked smashing. OR should I say dashing!

~tata

Mummy wants a girl!

2007-01-02T08:20:00.000-05:00

Sometime ago last year when daddy was out sailing, I was sitting on their bed early in the morning doing my usual guy thing and beating the drums. Then I stumbled upon a dark secret!

Mummy wants a girl! I'm not quite sure if it's a girl for the next baby or if it was me though! *gasp*

Now, I'm not usually that good nor am I a savant, but I think it was quite obvious and I've got pictures to show for it. It all happened because there was a happy nappy lying nearby.

First, it was just flopped on my head.

I didn't make much of it and continue to smash my drum for my next big break at SuperBand. Lo and behold, with a swift clip from mama's hair clip, I was turned into sister Maria!

I struggled a little and the draping did become slightly better and look more like a prayer shawl. I was slightly miffed but didn't mind because I looked like a holy man at least. Of course my drum would be my oracle.

Mummy was however not satisfied and pulled me in for a close inspection!

Yup. That was the last straw and the final indicator of mummy's hopes of a girl. I might look pretty but I'm a boy so hear me Rawr!

With a deft move, I broke free and was about to flail my drums at mama. I stopped however because it was time for milk. heee...

Hmm... I wonder how much I can sell this secret to daddy. Maybe I'll get myself a new drum fitting of a little drummer boy!

~Tata

the FIRST of 2007

2007-01-01T05:46:00.000-05:00

*Slurp* Just finished my milk. Mama is great! Wonder how would life be if I ever thread on mummy's toes. Blah!

What can I say? There's so many "FIRST" on the FIRST day of 2007.

it's my First New Year with the Wan family

the First time daddy bathes me in a long time

the First time daddy plays his guitar with me

the First time rolling around in the study room (even though I've been living in the house for the past 8 months)

There's just too many "FIRST" to mark the first day of 2007. However, it is definitely not the first time we took a family picture. Check it out! Don't you think we all looked great (",)

Mama Sok Ying, ME and Papa Dewayne

Gonna be a smashing year for us and YOU too. Yippy!!!!

tata~

Happy New Year!

2006-12-31T21:59:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone!

It's my first new year and I'm really quite nonchalant about it. Perhaps maybe when I grow older, I'd go to all those New Year Rave Parties that mops and pops would disagree with.

Today is also a special day that marks a first. Mummy has a sprained right hand and hence has rendered her unfit for bathing duties. *Shudders* Now who is going to do it then? Not Grandma because she say her back is killing her. I wouldn't want that because I love her so. That leaves only Grandpa and my good ol' dad. Grandpa has smartly avoid this problem because he is out with Uncle Kim Hock for brekkie and that means Daddy has to do it! Hahaha... daddy!

Dad has probably only bath me one other time when I was a babe. Now, it's different. Enriched by Dumex and Mama milk and armed with stronger muscles, I can now twist, turn, wriggle, flip, flail, toss, shake all of the 360 degrees. I'm a wild child in the making so hear me Rawr!

So Apprehensive Daddy steps up to the plate and here are the proceedings.

First, I need to brush my teeth. All 2 of them. Ha! Actually I only enjoy this because it feel so good to chew on my rubber tooth brush...

Next up, we need to give my little head a nice lather to wash my fine baby hair...

Splosh! The main and favourite part. Playing with water. Did I tell you I have an open concept bath tub?

Last but not least, I get dab dried. I hate this part. It means the end of my bath time. *sob*

Well, that's all folks. Heheh, my mommy has strategically taken good pictures of me so that this post is good for all the young and old. The official rating is still "G" for Great, Good, Glamourous.

Tata~!

Oh and Happy New Year again!

Breakfast @ Botanic Garden

2006-12-31T01:46:00.000-05:00

Yawn....!!! Had a late night yesterday. Attended a wedding dinner with dad and mum. Met my friend Jolie. She is a nice little girl, just 6 months older. She looked abit disturbed as I tried to grab her jacket from her. Should have done better. Bah! If mama and papa could get a picture of Jolie from Uncle Jinks and Aunty Jenny, I'll post her picture on my bloggy.

It's Sunday again! Mama decided to go to botanic garden for brekkie. The last time I went to botanic garden was not much of a "breakfast" for me. You shall see for yourself!

WHAT's FOR BREAKFAST??? Check it out.

Yummy isn't it? Mama's breafast definitely looks delicious but not mine. Life is never fair. Puff....!! How tasty can toast be?????

Puff! Even though brekkie was not great but it was a fun day out. Nothing beats spending time as a "family of three". Papa has thousand and one things on his to do list and without any hestitation, he free up Sunday morning for me and mum. As for mum, she always free. *Scratch head* I do wonder if she is done with her thesis??..... bah!

Oops! Milk milk time........

tata~

Grand Opening of the Lucien Adventures Blog!

2006-12-29T12:39:00.000-05:00

Yippee!

Mummy just created a blog for me. She says I'm a precious little dot that will grow up so fast that I need an Adventure Blog to capture my little adventures.

I can't write (nor type) now because I'm only eight months old so Mummy & Dad will be my type-person for now. Heeheehee... p('O')q

Okay, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Lucien Wan AKA Nana, Sweet Potato Wan, Precious little dot dot, yada yada yada (erm... wait yada is not one of those names my pops and mops call me)

Some people have said I look like the little dude on the Jackie Chan Movie "Robbie Hood". Here's a picture of me.

So what do you think? I think I want to be a movie star because I'm such a centre of attraction in my family. Mummy has other plans for me though. She wants me to be a financial whiz, banker, or wealth manager gurus like those Morgan Stanley, Merril Lynchy boys. In short she just wants me to buy her a 3 carat diamond ring. Bah!

Right now, I'm still learning to count so you can probably figure how far I am away from that goal. If I can call my pops and mops, they'd pop a champagne and celebrate. Bah! I'm already talking right, they just don't know any better. Hrumph!

Okay. I think that will do for my grand opening entry. Do stay tuned for more great adventures of Yours Truly, Lucien Wan.

Tata~!

Little Lucien Adventures

Tang Yuan, Anyone?

My New Hair Cut

Dad and Mum Wedding Anniversary Part II

A Baby Sister for Me?

Happy Wedding Anniversary!

What I want to be when I grow up?

Parties' Time

Happy Deepavali

Hong Kong Holiday

Mummy's Big Day

Happy Children's Day!

My "Morning Freshness" Kit

Happy Lantern Festival

Happy Birthday Daddy!

End of Term Party

Bribes . . . .

YEAH! I update my own BLOG!

Yippee! I have 1000 visitors!

Happy 42nd Birthday, Singapore!

First Day of School

I'm Going to School!

July Happenings!

Guess who joined the Army!

Daddy, the Flying Man

What's for DINNER?

Feature of the Month - My Room!

Genting Adventure

Tele-Tubbies

How do you measure love?

Presenting the Daddy's Day Present!

Just For Dad!

My Best Friend

I am TOUCHED!

Three's a Crowd

Any Complaints?

Lucien the Sailor Boy!

Happy Mother's Day

I need HOLIDAYS too!

Back to the Future!

Happy Birthday to ME!

I've Got Mail!

Love is all about....

Daddy the Romantic

Baby of Leisure

Getting off the Bed...

I Graduated from Bath!

My Mohican Hair Style and ....

Breakfast @ MacDonald

Happy 1st Birthday, Jianwei!

The Morning Look

Baby Shower

Yucky or Sweet Medicine?

Sweetie Pie(s)

The Marshmallows

Many Faces of Lucien Wan

The "Retired" Modem

The "L" Plate

My True First Kiss *MUACK*

Swimming Lessons

I'm a Musketeer!

Mummy wants a girl!

the FIRST of 2007

Happy New Year!

Breakfast @ Botanic Garden

Grand Opening of the Lucien Adventures Blog!

My True First Kiss MUACK