iCreate 1.0

Must be those inspiration day for the kids.

With some assistant from mommy, Ivan and Reanne turn their imagination into craft toys with some recycling boxes. 

Ivan create an airplane and Reanne made her very first girl robot. Reanne named her creation Bi Bi. 

I can see that both are very satisfied with want they have made. And they happily post with it!

Ivan's super airplane

Reanne's Bi Bi robot

Reanne going to kindergarten next year

Another significant mileage will be taking shape soon in our family. We have registered Reanne to attend her very first year kindgarten this coming new year 2012. Reanne will join Koh Koh Ivan in the same school. 

We can see that Reanne was fairly comfortable while she was in the school interacting with the teachers. Ivan also looks excited. While waiting for the new school term to start this three months, we need to get Reanne prepare to begin a new routine. Waking up two kids early in the morning, wash them, dress them, feed them and send them to school will going to be double the effort for mommy. Nevertheless it's a great milestone!

On 2

The following wall backdrop have caught my attention for quite some times already. I was unable to resist myself to take out the camera to capture some photos with it. Walla!

We are brother and sister.....2 years gap

Already attended 2 years kindergarten

See we are 2gether

We are 2 pretty sisters

Me, my toy toy and books

Fantastic photos taken by mommy while I'm at work. Keep it up dear.

4 and 2

Last Jan and Feb mark two important milestone.

Ivan turned 4 years old and Reanne turned 2 years old. All by God's grace.

Ivan's birthday

Reanne's birthday (coincide with grand aunt's)

Thank you Lord for Your unfailing provision, love, protection, mercy and grace in helping us to raise up Ivan and Reanne thus far. And we continue surrender unto You two of them into Your hand.

Reanne's pigtails

Mommy tried out pigtails hairstyle on Reanne after a hair cut at the saloon. Reanne able to face the hair cut process much better than Ivan would. She was a bit reluctant when mommy trying to set her pigtails but after a while she kinda like it. Well another sign that our little princess is going up more like a little lady.

Pretty hair, pretty clothes, pretty shoes, pretty nails and etc etc etc.

Splashing at home

The kids had a splashing time last weekend holiday at home with a inflatable pool. This was our first time using the inflatable pool. It was a gift from Uncle Philip and Aunt Hannah to the kids.

The weather was superb and ideal for a wet activities that day. Both Ivan and Reanne didn't take long or I should said within seconds they got themselves totally wet. For Reanne this is the first time seeing her totally brushing aside her fear of dipping into water. She was so immerse in the pool. Few occassion we had tried to get Reanne into the beach and waterfall stream, but she just don't want to try it out. Ivan without saying was having a total splash. Nice to see them enjoying themselves so freely.

The pool water was later being used to wash my car. Not a total waste.

Home made superheros

Ivan and Reanne were made to be instant superheros by mommy's home made costume. A mask and a cape.

Both are happy to be clothed as one. Aren't all of us like too.

Dip dip

This is one of the few new experience Reanne starts to venture in.....dipping food to sauce. Glad to see that she is exploring more on varities of food. Here in the photo Reanne is enjoying chapati with dal sauce.

My duck, frog and seal

Another successful take off

Today we managed to successfully make the newly bought kite take off after failing to make it through yesterday. It was a great feeling. The kids needed to say they were ecstatic.

I bought 2 handmade kites from a Chinese uncle at our Kajang town area. I believe he is the only person in Kajang is making it or maybe the only person left doing it. The materials used are still very traditional - bamboo stick and paper. Even the Ben Ten cartoon was hand drawn and painted. Very rare indeed.

Personally, I don't know when was the last time I fly a kite. The last I remember when I was Standard One back at Perak small town just before I moved out to KL city. Boy it must have been very very very long time ago. Well, glad able to recollect some good old childhood fond memories.

Watch this

On behalf of Ivan and Reanne, many thanks to Siow Yee (Alana) for the watch gifts. The kids love it so much.

Ivan always ask around to know what is the time. Good time to teach about time.

Doing the gig

Here they are ladies and gentlement, presenting Ivan and Reanne - Little People Band!

Drummer No. 1: Ivan Chong - 3 years and 8 months old
Drummer No. 2: Reanne Chong - 1 year and 7 months old
Music catogeries: Free style

Looks like Reanne is picking up drum just as big little brother Ivan. I was hoping she would fell for the piano first. Well we just have to observe from now. Maybe just maybe she would change her mind. My family is just getting full with drummers.

First flight

This is one of the moment that I missed out from my family.

To be exact, it was Ivan and Reanne first ever kite flying experience. On the other hand, I am glad they enjoyed the experience together with mummy and their Ah Kong, Ah Mah (grandpa and grandma).

The first flight happened just a few minutes away from my in-laws house, near a vacant plot of land. Flat and covered with turf is just ideal for the event.

Soo Pei was there to capture the precious moment with her handphone camera. All of them have a fantastic time that day. I know that because Ivan keep sharing it with me :)

Looking forward for a second flight.

Reanne likes Pan Mee

We were quite glad that recently Reanne has been exploring more on her food choices. As shown above, she enjoy eating Pan Mee. We also notice that she likes Wan Tan Mee. Not to forget she likes home cooked soups, slice cheese and Jacob high fibre cream crackers. Unfortunately she still don't quite like formula milk.

Right now her steady solid foods are varieties of porridge cooked with fish meat, chicken meat, carrots, pumpkins, potatoes etc.

Hand, Foot and Mouth disease attack

All the three little ones; Reanne, Ivan and Sarah has been confirmed infected with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HRMD). It happened so fast.

It all started on Thursday evening when Reanne started to have fever after developing cough and sore throat. The next day her fever when very high to the region of 39C making us very very concern even though medication was taken. Her temperature keeps fluctuating between 39C the whole Friday. We brought her to have a second visit to another clinic by Dr. Lee. This time around the medication works well and brought her temperature down below 39C. She was getting better the next day as her fever subsided further below 38C.

Unfortunately another surprise caught us when my aunt discover Reanne palm and feet developing rashes. She quickly warned us of possible HFMD. Another round of doctor visit we go but since it was late night, we went to a medical centre. The medical officer (no doctor around) said it was a mild HFMD and asked us to monitor further. It was only yesterday, we brought Reanne back to Dr. Lee and he confirmed it. Thank God it was not the hazardous time. Poor Sarah got it on Sunday and so is Ivan.

I assume all three of them have to be guarantine at home for next 2 weeks to a month just in case. Not wanting to spread it to any kids further.

For details reading of HFMD, please read here

Reanne 'rabbit' teeth

At 16 months, Reanne teeth is much more visible. Look at the cute 'rabbit' teeth she has. She now has a total visible 6 nos. teeth; 4 nos. on upper and 2 nos. on lower. To be precise, those teeth are primary incisor teeth. Based on the chart above, Reanne teeth is coming out all right. Her Canine teeth (beside Incisor) is starting to be visible also. Soon more teeth to bite.......foods.

Supergirl Reanne

As what Ivan kor kor said, supergirl Reanne.

She have lately been very adventurous. Climbing steps, chairs, baby cot etc. are the common one. Posting supergirl style is a new one while playing with the spring see saw. Cute.

When they are quiet

This is how it looks like when the house is somewhat quieter.

The power of TV is undeniable. So much so it needs to be used wisely and supervise. But then again, when all things fail........ on the TV (ouch!)

My pinky

Reanne most recent photo taken just few days ago. All dress up ready to go 'walk walk'. She looks pretty in her pinky stripe. Mommy and daddy definitely needs to upgrade her wardrobe to keep up with her cute look. Girl girl ma, must look pretty la.