A letter to my son

My Dear Clement,
This will be the first letter I write to you. Ever since you came into this world 3 years ago, your mom and I had been enjoying your present with us. And this year mark the 3 year you are with us and since you could understand our conversation I think I should start to write to you. Or at least document down something ;)

You had been a superb son and how much we love being with you. You are progressing well and we wish that you can continue the good work and continue be yourself and what God had intend you to be. There are many instances you show the good character that surprises me and mom, we really want you to continue to shine base on the good character quality.
Also you show love to your little sister. We were so worried about you when your little sister were here in this world. But you had accepted her well and you too adapt well with her. I still remember seeing you first few weeks loving her caring for her, even in the middle of the night when you were sound asleep but you hear her cry and you jump out of your bed and went over to pat her telling her you were there and ask her not to cry. Also many times you explain to others about why your sister cry (many times due to teething ) but that really release alot of our worry about you. You seem taking up big brother role quite well.

Ever since little sister were here we enroll you to a nursery ( day care) at first you think going to school was cool buy the moment you step into school your separation anxiety kicks in and you cried not wanting us to go. The first 2 weeks was terrible and it crash our heart seeing you cry till you vomit... Frankly we were almost giving up but you show alot of improvement. When por por accompany you to school, you seem ok and adapt well. So it makes por por so boring over at your school... Now you were so eager to get to school and every morning you keep asking today got school or not! waking up an getting to toilet had been a fast motivation all because of going to school. You teachers give good report of you and even sign u up for their year end concert! It was first for us to attend and we really enjoy your show at the concert.

You grow up so fast and it feel like yesterday I hold you in the labor room in the middle of the night. And seeing the nurse clearing your lung liquid as well as cleaning you up. You didn't really cry when they did all the injection only 1 or 2 sound then keep quiet. And you only cry when you were hungry... Your present were wonderful.

Now you r a very active boy. Very expressive , I pray that you will continue and grow to be a better person each day. While keep up the good work and never give up on things that is right and be determine to achieve it. Not forgetting God is in everything of your daily life, continue to serve Him.

Love
Papa.

Little one moving

Wow so fast she already 9 months!!
Progress:
-Eat solid with more textual
-Blabbing
-Tooth
-Assist standing and walk
-Bite!
-Bye
-Clapping
-Excited when see yeh yeh... Nai nai... Mama... Papa... Ge ge
-Cry when mama out of sight

Hmm what else.......

Some updates

Taking care of 2 kids at home really alot of challenge especially one hyper active and another infant :)

But as a whole it's rewarding to have them in my life. Day by day see them trying out new skill and see them playing is very rewarding...

Esther had been growing up to smile more and Clement seem to communicate alot about his feeling as well as his daily activities.

Active child

People that know my son know he is active. He is so active that we need to divert his energy to something that can drain him off. Sports and some activities before he goes to bed at night. Recent night had been challenging for both of us as the small one need to sleep but he still very alert. So in the end most of the nights ended not quite fun for him. He was faced with the rod as we said he need to sleep... But it's not the solution. So I try to get some help from the expert...tried to set boundaries without using any rod :) first night it works! He stay in the bed and by 1 hr later he was sleeping! We did talk and he was doing his own thing playing with his toys as well as counting and singing... Then the noise get less as a sign of his tiredness and finally before he doze off he ask for blanket to cover him n off he goes ... Superb! So now for me .... Need to make it a routine for him :) make sure he follows :)

Below was what I got from the Internet:

Step 1: Don't worry about ADHD and stay in the moment. Solve each problem one at a time. For example, when your son wakes up at 5:00 in the morning, explain to him that he cannot get out of bed until the sun comes up. It's still night time. If he needs to have a tantrum because he's frustrated by that option, that's ok. Give him a few books or a stuffed animal and let him know you'll be back when it's day time.

Similarly, at bed time, it isn't his choice what time he goes to bed. It is his choice if he falls asleep or not. He may lie in his bed with books or a stuffed animal. He may sing to himself but he may not get out of the bed (or, if you choose, out of his room). Decide his bedtime (whatever you choose, make it no later than 9:00). Stick to a predictable routine that helps him to transition from the busyness of his day and reaffirms that you love him and are looking forward to great things tomorrow. If it takes two weeks to teach him your new expectations, so be it. Surviving a few tantrums and nighttime testing is far better than medication. And he's ready for a little more structure in his day.

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So more to come stay tune :)
At least I'm a happy father for a night.

Sharing my daughter funny face here

Long away

It had been a while away from the blog as having two little ones are a bit time consuming. Further more having a very active toddler really drain most of the energy away and usually by the time he fall asleep... Same goes the parents...
BUT I got to admit investing time in their life really rewarding... They are so much fun that money can't buy and seeing them grow up day by day are priceless.... The joy that harvest can't be value by any money and seeing the smile from their face really recharge u from ur tiredness.

For me now... I'm stealing some time off to keyin my thoughts so that it is recorded along the way :)

Being parents r not easy.... And it's a tough job that need alot of multiple discipline and of course alot of patience... I guess I need to really think of ways to guide them.