Last night I had the most exciting experience of my (close to) 28 years! I was lying in bed and I felt a movement in my stomach, like a bubble rising up. The second time, the "bubble" was much stronger - it was a kick. My baby was kicking me! I screamed for Hubby and he put his ear on my tummy, only to be given a strong kick right on his ear!! We both scream in unison, surprised.... After that, Baby gave a few more softer kicks all the way till I fall asleep. But that's not before, sentimental me cried and cried, from joy, of course.
I can't wait for my next scan on the 30th, so I'll know what Baby's gender is...
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Friday, January 12, 2007
I Dreamt... of a Baby Boy
Last night or rather this morning (we slept late as we had Lenny's friends, Ian, Su, Nisa, Hafiz and Mr J, over for a game of Bingo!) I had a dream. In the dream I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy! One part of the dream, I was trying to breastfeed him for the first time and it was really a poignant moment as both baby and I did something so personal, together, for the first time. I woke up feeling so jovial and the happiness stuck with me throughout the day. :)
In case any of you are wondering, I do not know the gender of my baby yet. Hopefully, I'll know at my next scan on 30 Jan. But whatever the gender is, I am thankful for this wonderful chance to be a mother.
In case any of you are wondering, I do not know the gender of my baby yet. Hopefully, I'll know at my next scan on 30 Jan. But whatever the gender is, I am thankful for this wonderful chance to be a mother.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Satay Not Power
Earlier tonight, Mr J drove Hubby and I to Lau Pa Sat for satay. It was upon my suggestion as I saw a food review on TV about the duck satay that one of the stalls there sells. When we reached there, we discovered that the reviewed stall was closed.
There were many touters around trying to convince us to patronise their stalls. In the end we settled for "Power Satay" as the stall also served duck satay (our main reason for going there in the first place).
Mr J took charge of the ordering - 10 sticks each of duck, beef, tripe and 15 sticks of mutton. When the satays came, we were excited. They look quite presentable, delicious even, but there's where the good points end.
Firstly, the sauce lacked spices and peanuts. It also seemed that it wasnt freshly made. Secondly, the duck tasted bland. Thirdly, the beef was over marinated and didnt have any "beef" taste. Fourthly, the tripe was too dry and tasted like plastic.
The consolations were that the mutton was quite delicious and the hawker actually gave us some rice cakes (lontong), free of charge.
Needless to say we were very disappointed with the food and I for one was in quite a foul mood as I didn’t get the delicious satay that I craved for. My anger was further fuelled by Mr J’s ongoing complaining about a certain female travel companion who went with him on his recent trip. I get it, and I don’t know why he doesn’t get it – that woman is a bitch. So, enuf said.
There were many touters around trying to convince us to patronise their stalls. In the end we settled for "Power Satay" as the stall also served duck satay (our main reason for going there in the first place).
Mr J took charge of the ordering - 10 sticks each of duck, beef, tripe and 15 sticks of mutton. When the satays came, we were excited. They look quite presentable, delicious even, but there's where the good points end.
Firstly, the sauce lacked spices and peanuts. It also seemed that it wasnt freshly made. Secondly, the duck tasted bland. Thirdly, the beef was over marinated and didnt have any "beef" taste. Fourthly, the tripe was too dry and tasted like plastic.
The consolations were that the mutton was quite delicious and the hawker actually gave us some rice cakes (lontong), free of charge.
Needless to say we were very disappointed with the food and I for one was in quite a foul mood as I didn’t get the delicious satay that I craved for. My anger was further fuelled by Mr J’s ongoing complaining about a certain female travel companion who went with him on his recent trip. I get it, and I don’t know why he doesn’t get it – that woman is a bitch. So, enuf said.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
The Wicker Man? More Like The Weaker Man!
I am a sucker for horror movies and the trailer for The Wicker Man said that it was the first horror movie of 2007. And I thought to myself, hey, I have to catch this especially since Nicholas Cage is starring in it and I so love that man. Boy, did I make a terrible mistake!
Nick's character, Edward Malus (he's Male, geddit?)'s ex-fiancée, Willow wrote to tell him that her little daughter Rowan has gone missing. Gung-ho Edward goes to SummersIsle to search for the missing girl. The movie starts going downhill after Edward reaches the mysterious island, for the following characters:
a) Willow (Kate Beahan) with her grotesquely collagen-pumped and bee-stung lips -- gross!
© 2006 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
b) Sister Rose (Molly Parker in a full-on annoying mode) who teaches all the little girls on the island.
© 2006 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.c) The many scary twins on this island - both young and old. The worst of the lot is a pair of elderly twins who speak in unison.
d) Nick in a bear costume -- eeeeeewwww!
In my book, The Wicker Man would have crashed and burned if not for Edward physically abusing Sister Honey (Leelee Sobieski) and another character whose name now eludes me. That scene at least gave me some comfort as I did feel like physically abusing someone after watching the show!
© 2006 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
So please take my advice and give this Wicker show a miss....
Monday, January 08, 2007
Hari Raya Haji 2006
Hari Raya Haji for the year 2006 fell on the last day of 2006 - 31 Dec. First stop for us that day was to Hubby's grandma's place in Pasir Ris. We met up with my father in law and bro in law there. After that we went to my parents'. As my Aunt is staying with my parents, Hari Raya Haji was quite a big affair with lots of delicious food! We had two types of laksa, rojak bandung, fried satay, lontong and nasi padang!
Foodie Delights
And as usual, as at all festivities, all my cousins were there. So, I got to see my nieces and nephews! Here's a photo of me (centre); Anis (left) and Danish (right). Just look at how chubby Danish is (drools).... Those cheeks.... Arghhhh..... By the way, I cant carry him for long cos' he's 20kgs!!! Sleepy-eyed Hubby also wanted a photo with the cutie pies so there's one of him with them, too.
Italia Regalo Per Mia Bambino
Mr J is finally back from his 2-week trip to Italy with a bad sinus and minus 250 euros and S$1k+ camera (which were stolen on his first day in Italy!). Anyway I am glad he's back cos' I do miss having him around.
Hubby and I met up with him on the same day he came back (last Fri) and we went to Carnivore at Vivo City to watch The GoodFellas performed. After that, we went to supper with the gang to Simpang Bedok. Mr J was so delighted cos' he missed local fare.
Although, Mr J didnt get me anything from Italy, he got the cutest prezzie for mia bambino!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Farewell 2006, Hello 2007!
2006 has been an OK year for me. I said OK cos' it was a mixture of great and not-so-great happenings. Some of the highlights of 2006 that had been great for me included being pregnant, getting the $600 Progress Package, my KL trips (in Jul with Mr J for work and in Dec), my sis being back in the Lion City, getting to know and spending time with new friends and starting my Tanty's Kitchen blog.
The not-so-great happenings were Hubby getting the slip disc, Mr J getting knocked down by a car, Mr J getting mugged on the first day of his Italy trip and others that I don't wish to recall. Let those stay in the past where they can't hurt me....
At the start of the new year, it's usual to make new resolutions. And I for one am a sucker for being usual; common; ordinary (you get the pcture), so here are my resolutions in no particular order:
1. Lose weight after birth (as soon as possible) and stay trim
2. Spend as much time with Baby and Hubby
3. Get a good job which pays well after confinement
4. Spend more time my bro. He's growing up so fast and yet I barely know what's happening in his life.
5. Save enough money to go for a holiday - maybe visit my sis in Brisbane
6. Get Hubby to quit smoking cos' second hand smoke is BAD for Baby
7. Be more patient with Hubby even when he's nonsensical
8. Keep in touch with both old and new friends - I have been neglecting some of my old friends, like Su and Zu and I am terribly ashamed of that.
9. Spend only on neccessities and indulge only once in a blue moon - I need to save up for Baby's future (and that's never too early!)
10. Just be contented with what I have and be happy with what life has to offer
Ok, I'll let you know next year (2008) how many of the above resolutions I kept (haha).... To all of you, have a great healthy, happy, successful 2007!
The not-so-great happenings were Hubby getting the slip disc, Mr J getting knocked down by a car, Mr J getting mugged on the first day of his Italy trip and others that I don't wish to recall. Let those stay in the past where they can't hurt me....
At the start of the new year, it's usual to make new resolutions. And I for one am a sucker for being usual; common; ordinary (you get the pcture), so here are my resolutions in no particular order:
1. Lose weight after birth (as soon as possible) and stay trim
2. Spend as much time with Baby and Hubby
3. Get a good job which pays well after confinement
4. Spend more time my bro. He's growing up so fast and yet I barely know what's happening in his life.
5. Save enough money to go for a holiday - maybe visit my sis in Brisbane
6. Get Hubby to quit smoking cos' second hand smoke is BAD for Baby
7. Be more patient with Hubby even when he's nonsensical
8. Keep in touch with both old and new friends - I have been neglecting some of my old friends, like Su and Zu and I am terribly ashamed of that.
9. Spend only on neccessities and indulge only once in a blue moon - I need to save up for Baby's future (and that's never too early!)
10. Just be contented with what I have and be happy with what life has to offer
Ok, I'll let you know next year (2008) how many of the above resolutions I kept (haha).... To all of you, have a great healthy, happy, successful 2007!
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