20120214~Happy Valentine's Day

Just as usual, time for me to made something  for Valentine's Day!!!

 This year, I learned a new tool named "Bendaroos." It is basically some waxed sticks which are easy to bend, shaped, attached and removed on wall or window without making a damage.

If you see my friend's art master piece, you will know What I made is definitely just simle craft.

I am lucky to have KK also add his own image while I was on the processing of Valentine's heart. ( Did you notice that he specially had a funny face with his tongue out, and a cute yellow belly button!)

Note: Here is my REAL time consumeing project - making my soon-to-be 4 year-old son KK sit down and wrote his Valentine's cards for his classmates!

20110910~hand-foot-mouth disease

KK晚上要就寢前開始發燒, 隔天睡醒燒就退了, 但開始口內潰瘍, 破洞
腳底跟手指出現紅斑點, 醫生說是病毒, 所以什麼都不做
口腔潰瘍痛得KK睡覺都會哭醒, 期間每天想的是可以吃什麼不那麼痛, 又能維持熱量, 後來不要給含酸acid的食物, 多吃冰淇淋, 冰棒, 優格, 剪碎的湯麵或冬粉, ...約四天就會開始好轉, 七天就都OK了

Note: 妹妹沒耶

20110922~Tic disorder?

Although Tic disorder is common on children, it worries me as a parent. Hereunder is brief observation data I would like to start note down for my dear KK.


KK- Tic disorder?

1st time :
age: around 2 and half
occasion: after bounce-a-rama extremely play
symptom: blinking eyes hard frequently
duration: remain 1-2 day.

Then:
age: around 3 and 3 1/4
occasion: unknown
symptom: blinking eyes excessively
duration: remain 3-5 day, on-and-off.

Now:
age: around 3 and half
occasion: unknown
symptom: blinking eyes excessively and frequently, morning, after nap, playing,
duration: daily and more frequent, remain few weeks so far since 09/B/2011.

side info
KK himself- blood test done 09/19/2011
Grandma - head-shaking, especially when focus such as thinking, eating
Sister - seizure on 09/07/2011

20110224~so many to-be-done thingsssss

OMG!! My babies birthdays are coming....and I have no preparation yet!!!!

20101025~ Lit POCOYO costume

I cannot believe I can made it!
Hooray for my lit pocoyo, aka KK. Hooray for me.
(for thos who has no idea what/who Pocoyo is. Here, take a look this very cute cartoon character on YouTube.

)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5VXapET_nk&sns=em

This is my FIRST time making clothes. From day one I decided to give it a try, I told myself being easy and my goal is making it a super eazy project. Especially, not much time I have dealing with 2 young children...

so here is my finished work
Pocoyo suit


As i said, it is intened to be a simple project since my skill level is very super duper low. I even not using a ruler at all...
totally i use less than a week from scratch, each day around 2 hrs...including thinking what to do next.

my lit Pocoyo costume pattern....forgot to take picture before I sewed the pants...my very simple Pocoyo suit pattern (I just took his shirt and reversed it and traced down. that is it! Pants is a bit tricky since the front panel will be different from back panel. )


making Pocoyo hat


hat patterns...that you will say ha ha..they are just some pie shapes..

tell more later...my lit princess is awaking..and calling my services... Note: we are going to Vancouver for Halloween this year!

20100408~ home sweet home

Isabella is going home today! here are pictures.
Big brother and family are coming to hospital to welcome his little sister. KK's first time to meet with Mimi.











p.s. due to H1N1 and flu season, Good Sam's NICU only allows visitors who is 16 or above, including siblings during lit mimi's stay.

20100317~incredible trouble 2 begins?

Due to mommy is getting tired easily with preganancy, KK doesn't have a BIG birthday party for his 2 celebration. Instead, both daddy and mommy took a day off to have fun with him.


KK's 2-yr-old birthday journeys
1. visit Dr. Pearlman for 2 year regular check! No shot today! No crying while seeing dr.
    ~ weight: 26lb5oz (20%), height: 35.5" (75%), head: 17"(15%)
2. having noodles before heading to CALIFORNIA Academy of Science at Golden Gate Park
    ~ happen to be free entrance every 3rd Wed of the month! Hooray. (thank for Chin's info.)
    ~ KK not really know how to appreciate the presentation there yet, but he did enjoy running around....maybe later when he is over 5....
3. driving back to have dinner & birthday cake ( the most exciting part).
    ~ dinner with auntie Vicky, & auntie Jenny plus uncle Ant at Korean noodle place
    ~ Sun's family came over to join for birthday song and KK's favorate strawberry cake!
4. playing around until 11:00pm...very late nite nite time today!




more photos....



p.s. Dr. Pearlman said Los Gatos Hospital is not the same atmosphere as it was before.....more rules under big hospital network....hope people still are warm heart there...

20100214~Giant 2 hearts togather...+ little Romeo

Once again for my creative Valentine's day. Yup, a.k.s. "See-fa-han~" in Catonese from my hubby's interpretation. Since my honey "lost 3 Hermes Birkins Croc" lately, I have to swtich to a budget Valentine plan B.

Anyway, see my work this year! Simple & Easy.
Giant Valentine Heart Wall Deco
Cost: USD$2(2sets)+ endless love



Preparation:
- Tissue Paper in red and hot pink
- Secissor
- Tapes

Let's get start.
1. Buy 2 pack of tissue paper, each contains 4 pcs ( 24inx26in)
2. Clip paper together to save time
3. Cut a mild curve as top heart, cut a pie-like shape as bottom heart.
4. Tapes 4 pieces together then you get ONE big heart.





tip1: if paper have top/back sides, need to make them reverse facing each other.
tip2:if you have better budget, buy heavier paper instead. Tissue paper is easier broken.
tip3: I tried to tape each 1/4 heart pieces on the wall first. It is easier to controll location, but it will see the tapes. So, I suggest to tape the back side together into a big heart shape before you tape on the Wall.
tip4: Don't waste some left over papers, same, put them together and cut some small hearts to decorate around.
tip5: if you using double side tape, be careful you may not easy to take "tape" off later.

p.s. my 23-month baby boy woke up while I am decorating...so he "insisted" joined my work to stick some little heart onto the wall....murrraarrrr....thanks to my little remeo!



 
Dominic& Michele’s Valentine memories


2010 ~ Giant 2 hearts togather...+ little Romeo
2009 ~ 3P Valentine?! TwinPeak SUNRISE at SF
2008 ~ Premium Pizza + Chocolate Fondue
2007 ~ Homemade Lobster & Crab
2006 ~ Candlelights with our wedding top cake!
2005 ~ Steak dinner at Spencer

20100213~CNY eve. Happy Tiger Year

2010 庚寅 虎年
除夕團圓飯在Castro Valley 吃

老公家是香港人 當然免不了擺 MJ 檯熱鬧一番
去年還太大的中國服飾 KK今年穿剛好
給大家拜年 :)

媽咪有封利是給小K跟胖胖爸喔

20100209~28w, 3rd trimaster begins....

今天小K跟我一起去看產檢
一開始他以為是他去看醫生 說什麼也不要進後診室
後來教導他一番     居然就乖乖聽話  
他坐椅子 媽咪坐檢查台  醫生坐檢查凳
眼咕嚕咕嚕靜靜地盯著看我跟醫生討論

I listed out certain critical items in order to discuss with Dr. Kilkenny
(a). HOSPITAL: Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose or El Camino Hospital Los Gatos ( previous as Los Gatos Hospital, Kendrick was born there)
(b). Birth : I prefer still go C-section this time since I already had one wound from last birth. So, I will schedule a time in advance. :)  big relief~~~
(c). Insurance: I may have new insurance kick-in...big headache contributed by company.

20100208~lit prince home

昨天半夜就睡不著
早早起床梳洗
到機場接我的小王子回家了

雖然幾乎天天看著他玩耍
但這樣的分離焦慮
我跟胖胖爸可能比小kk還嚴重

回到家  小kk好多事都不記得了
以前電視玩具都是熟透透
現在樣樣對他都算新奇

說什麼新開始讓他自己睡小床
沒兩分鐘
兩個大人就爭著緊緊在我們床上摟著他了.....
看來我跟胖胖爸打的如意算盤  早就自我瓦解囉!

20100114~孕媽媽假性宮縮 不要怕

進入懷孕六個月 看到我以前POST的一篇回應 決定回貼在自己網站 提醒自己

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孕媽媽未到預產期有些Contraction 是假性宮縮(英文醫學名是 BROXTON HICKS CONTRACTION) (英文俗名是 false contraction)

你也可以查 how to distinguish real and false contraction.

我朋友有提醒我 也問過醫生 所以有心裡預期 就較不怕

但前兩個禮拜那次(那時我27W) 持續4個小時

左邊肚子又硬又超鼓
整個肚皮就像有人拉緊皮膚 確實也嚇了我一跳
尤其BB因為受到擠壓不舒服 就一直踢踢踢 嚴重抗議!抗議!

基本上 需要注意並立刻就醫的有三
-有無出血
-有無羊水破
-有無強烈並規律宮縮 (頻率小於10分鐘一次就算頻繁了 我的醫生說 連說話呼吸都困難囉)

false contraction
- 較不持續 不規律
- 強度沒有規則性增加
- 是可能長到3~4小時
- 有時 DEHYDRATE 也會 喝點水 休息一下
- 一定要CLAM DOWN (我把老公叫到我身邊陪我躺著 還叫他撫撫BB 給他心戰喊話 呵呵)
- 如果真的不安心 還是可以打給醫生喔

希望孕媽媽們平安

20100113~snoopy on kidkraft nantucket bed

Kendrick's new bed built! Kidkraft nantucket toddler cot 86621
How is it? see our thoughts...for its review...

Pros -
1. First of all, shipping is super fast. Placed order 01/05 and got it 01/08.
2. Great price on Allchildrensfurniture.com
3. This bed is way cute, we truly love it. (for our son and plan to get one later for coming bb girl to match with it.)
4. Assembly is not too hard with illustration. (took my hubby 20~30min using power strew driver.)
5. The support system design is not bad according to my hubby- a cross beneath instead of stripe style.
6. The quality is not bad. (on the paper says it is handcrafted, handpainted...)
7. Able to use standard crib matress, which is easy to get one - buy or borrow.
8. Good height for my toddler to come in-n-out.

Cons-
1. shipping package is not very well protected. a very very very mild squeeze on edge of 1 of 4 supporting boards.
2. still a little not very matching holes for assembly (quote fm my dear hubby.)
3. *****Daddy Mommy cannot lie on this bed with their kids for sure..., especially when I see my lovely CHUPPY hubby compare to the bed its size...

p.s.: no weired paint smell as some ppl experience before. thanks for the improvement.

Folks took great pix of addorable kids on this lovely bed so I think I would like to share some photos of its supporting system for you here :) enjoy.

Forgot to bring my camera, stay tune....will post photos soon...:P

here you go!
1. completed (no mattress yet)


2. Working hard daddy, need to give him some credit.


3. Cross supporting and 4 base boards


4. instruction

20100109~Perego P3 & Vela & Twin60/40

之前正要給小K找新戰車時

發現懷孕了 現在證實是妹妹 當然想買兄妹倆都可以適用的顏色

嬰兒手推車選來選去 爸比跟我決定要買Perego P3, Why P3?

1. 問了好些朋友的意見 都說用過p3, 也都很喜歡

2. 小K到時候可以站立在後面(爸比只在乎這個)

3. 兄妹倆個都可以用的p3 2010新款薰衣草紫色 (是啦 是啦 我很愛紫色)

4. 輕便跟全保護的Balance型  回台灣香港都還方便

跟老公跑了SF Bay Area 好些店都沒看到

現在好像只有網路上有賣

這兩天還是下不了手

還在猶豫要不要買另一款中意的2007的P3 Pure Vapor

便宜30%又白色置物盤白色支架手把很特別.....

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20100113 added~
終於有人熱心在Mobile01回答P3 2007跟2009款differences
Quote: ""外觀上看不出來,不過2007年款,躺平後長度比較短
大約差5公分左右 為了這5公分,我買了2009年款,""


看來可增加保護且可延長手推車使用期到4~5歲
跟老公商量看看要不要多花這一百美金 (目前特價 USD189 v.s USD280... :)http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=375&t=1380804&last=16971286
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#謝謝YY媽媽的 PP3 跟Aria OH照片比較 非常清楚 很多細節都注意到

(我跟爸比去試時很有同感) 

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/yaoyoungcor/8927605&page=2

#謝謝美樂蒂媽媽的建議　讓我跟胖胖爸注意到雙向推車的缺點

(ZOPPER有個大陸零售商網站也有提醒除了不好推 還有把BB暴露在較易受傷的環境) http://iammelody.pixnet.net/blog/post/23807348
#還有參考大家的意見
http://memode.com/s/mm00270295.html

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2010 Vela是 2009 Aria OH 的新改款 如果不執著非要紫色顏色　也是不錯的選擇


可惜美國新款式 vela 後來決定不出 Lavanda 了　﹔(

我是想如果要買2010新款當然要買我心儀的薰衣草紫

我在她們official 網站有問一些VELA的規格

整理一下官方回答 需要中文再告訴我

( 原文在 http://blog.pegperegousa.com/?p=397 )

The Vela is a tad bigger than the Aria. It’s dimensions are:

Vela size: 39″ ~ 36″ long/deep, and 23″ wide

Vela folded ~39″ tall, 12″ long/deep, and 23″ wide

Aria OH ~ 39″ tall, 33.5″ long/deep, and 19.5″ wide

Aria OH folded ~ 36″ tall, 13.5″ long/deep, and 19.5″ wide

The snack tray is completely removable.

The Vela will include the Freedom of Movement harness. Also, there will be clips on the back of this stroller that allow you to attach bags to it–meaning it shouldn’t tip over!

My Three questions for Vela is tri-stroller,

1.foot-step bar balance and strong enough for my 21-mths boy to step in-n-out or even stand on it?

==> The Vela has been tested to hold up to 45 pounds, so it should be fine for your 21-month old son to climb in and out, using the platform above the front wheel (depending, of course, on his weight).

2.what is size for front and back wheel? (I hope back is larger for balance.)

==> The wheels of the Vela are larger than the wheels of the Aria, making for enhanced steering and maneuverability. The front wheel is 6.5″ and the back wheels are 7.5″.

3.Vela is similar as 2009 Aria line, but Vela’s back wheels are single now instead of dual on Aria. Is it sturdy?

==> The bigger rear wheels help make it sturdy. Granted, strollers such as the Vela aren’t designed for grueling, daily use, but we think maneuverability and makeup of the new Vela will make it a favorite–mall, store and quick-trip stroller.

p.s 老公的意見:

我老公擔心正值愛幫手的小k不會推

到時候把三輪設計的vela翻倒了

妹妹在裡面就太危險囉

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huh...有沒想過買 兩人坐手推車? 有 但否決了

因為除了去THEME PARK或動物園即使是在美國出入還是很不方便

推過的朋友都說一天下來好像練臂力

加上出去就不能兩個小孩分開行動 (譬如爸比帶一個去上廁所 媽咪帶一個去排隊)

而且小K已經開始不愛被綁在手推車上

所以還是決定買Single Stroller 先給小K坐

妹妹剛出生則可以帶Car Seat Carrier

等妹妹大點小K也大點

小K可以換坐輕便型雨傘車

note: Twin 60/40是指CAR SEAT可以放60(大一點這邊) 大點的小孩反而擠在40(小一點這邊)

20100108~小K的新床到了

最近花很多時間在網路上給爸比跟小K找東西比價

妹妹加入我們家後  我們家成員算是定了

現在幫小K買東西 都會想以後妹妹怎麼配成套

小K的床今天到了

本來是想買TWIN size的 但是因為家裡空間尺寸的關係 決定選一Toddler Bed做Transition

看上三款 IKEA的Kritter, Mummit 還有KidKraft Nantucket Toddler Bed .

最後選了KidKraft Nantucket  

1. size 跟Crib 一樣 可以用Crib的床組床墊 小K應該比較習慣吧 

2. 很多網路review都說很喜歡 都有4.5~5 stars 不管給男生或女生用

3. 以後妹妹也可以買一樣的

4. 價錢很好 (USD99 no tax & no shipping charge; AllChildrensFurnitur.com 或 Albeebaby.com)

5. 從TX Kidkraft工廠直接送來 下單3天就到了 Super 快

IKEA Kritter 朋友家的小哥哥龍龍跟雍雍就是睡這個  床頭的兩個小動物圖案 也很別緻

IKEA Mummit 搶眼又可愛 但寬了點

而且IKEA 的Toddler bed 尺寸比較特別 還要另外配合買IKEA床墊

除了又是另一筆開銷 我覺得床墊有點~很薄

胖嘟嘟爸比 照例去Vegas參加CES2010大拜拜  得等他回來才能裝囉

20100108~坐月子重點 吃吃吃!

搜尋了一下 看來舊金山灣區 還是只有幾家月子餐比較有規模跟口碑
a. 益膳坊月子膳食(I SAN HOUSE) , 903 E. El Camino Real, Mountain View, (650-938-5888)
b. 廣和坐月子管理機構 (COWA-MOTHER-CARE) , 272 Barber Ct. Milpitas 95035 (408-931-3618)
c. 溫馨月子膳食坊, Wenhsincare, , 38912 Stillwater Common, Fremont.(408-204-4060)
  
前年生K時是訂益膳坊的餐 (早中晚餐加甜點)
有媽媽來幫我 一天五餐伺候
還有婆婆弄的港式月子料理-薑飯跟薑醋豬腳(很辛苦做的料理)
加上我老公已聲明他不幫我"銷存貨"
所以我只有訂隔天送 而不是每天送
我一個人根本吃不完不想浪費 又省錢
(那時候廣和說只有每天不可以隔天 所以直接放棄了)

益膳坊的服務還算不錯
我不喜歡多刺的魚  跟她們反應後 就幫我調整為魚片湯 
還有因為生產手術傷口未完全癒合  餐點有特別註明少用麻油跟酒



我很幸福 有媽媽婆婆可以幫忙 很多朋友好奇為什麼還是要訂月子餐呢?
1. 媽媽說覺得月子餐很方便 她不想準備+煮+洗 所以叫我這次訂天天送月子餐點
2. 媽媽不用擔心要忙好幾種餐點 (月子餐給我, 成人餐給我媽跟我老公, Toddler餐給小K, ㄋㄟㄋㄟ餐給BB妹) 
3. 這次媽媽答應要幫我吃 :)
4. 請月嫂還要帶他去買菜 鍋鍋盆盆一堆有點麻煩
5. 我超不能忍受多餐連續吃一味菜 但自己煮或月嫂煮不可能每餐煮變化樣式 採買也不易

明天會去廣和試試比較看看 再來分享
=> 只吃到一碗麻油雞(味道不重,還不錯,我喜歡清淡點的)
=> 只看到中央廚房"照片"
=> 試吃會上抽中貴貴廣和麻油一瓶 (value US$30. :)

note 1:  謝謝 Flo 媽媽的月子餐試吃比較分享, 參考看看
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2009/02/part-2.html (益膳坊)
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2009/02/part-2.html (廣和)
note 2:  謝謝YY媽媽的分享, LA月子餐選擇多 真羨慕 
http://www.wretch.cc/blog/yaoyoungcor/8946588%22%20target=%22_blank
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note 3: Yo! 感動很大! Flo媽媽為了Mi 媽媽(就是 偶)特別寫了廣和月子餐吃後的感想呢
(Post on 20100109) 絕對是灣區第一篇餐後分享
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_6448.html
http://babyshens.blogspot.com/2010/01/blog-post_09.html
p.s Mi 媽媽我也是超不愛土味跟多刺魚湯
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20100108~阿媽的心肝(辛甘)寶~貝~

之前就跟我媽警告過了 Kendrick babe, 我們家又好笑又好氣的香小乖/臭小壞
我媽直說男孩跟女孩真的不一樣 有累到
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today's msn messages from Kendrick's Grandma~~
阿嬤煮烏龍麵時阿乖把奶粉罐打開撒滿頭臉衣服桌子地板


晚餐後阿嬤去洗碗時阿乖又將茶葉包撕開屑屑撒滿地了
阿嬤擦地板時阿乖卻很高興跑來趴上當馬騎！
啼笑皆非
不知怎的老是嘻皮笑臉用舌頭口水要舔阿嬤的臉頰


最近很調皮
常要逗妳笑
你不笑他就自己在那笑不停


搗蛋完就撒嬌
超會撒嬌
這兩天比較會講話了
音響、卡拉ok都快被他按壞了




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看來我欠我媽的辛勞債是還不完的啦!
學我兒子撒一下嬌
""媽咪 I love you!""

20091113~ 2009年度亞洲巡迴

我們家2009年度亞洲巡迴 11/13啟程
配合Dom 工作上需求 我們先到台灣 中間安排到香港停留 之後又回台灣跟阿祖相聚

這次小k跟大肚媽咪這次又掛病號
讓行程不夠盡興
旅途勞累+氣候變化+感冒流行期間
大家真的要多加注意身體
這次爸比有帶我們上太平山頂 輕鬆浪漫一下喔
11/26的紀念日 由小k跟Coris的playdate 帶我們回味

台灣部份一樣是跟好友家人相聚
因為天候加上蚊子加上安全考量
還是覺得通化街附近的幼兒室內玩樂場所 "童年空間" 是跟朋友+小孩聚會的好地方

特別一提的是 帶小k去家附近的恩寶園幼兒園試讀
主要想讓他跟其他小朋友有互動
結果平常超大膽out reach的他咿咿啊啊哭著找爸比媽咪
顯然要加強訓練一下

但也很捨不得
畢竟他還小
分離焦慮可不好適應呢

20091109~like to snuggle yourself sometimes?

Kids at certain age likes to squeeze themselvess into small close spaces, such as into a box, under the table, behind a door corner....I don't know why. Perhaps it reminds them of the safe, tiny but cozy space inside of mama's belly....


One day I couldn't find little one anywhere. Then I realized that I need to show his daddy where to find our lovely boy too.

http://www.youtube.com/user/michele4556863#p/f/0/Mf66HaQzJ4s

20091029~pon pon 35!

we are at Toranto this year!
藉由參加大姑丈80大壽PARTY
我們全家(3.5人)一起到TORANTO玩耍
結果大夥給DOM一個SURPRISE  cake for hisBirthday.

小K今年TRICK-or-TREAT的收穫不少
除了扮可愛的POOR BEAR (爸媽忘了帶準備好的小MONKEY )
還拿了好多糖
但他還小    所以都貢獻給姐姐囉

Niagara Fall是一定要去的
世界美景之一
真的超雄偉的

p.s. 小猴子裝沒浪費 回家後給他穿了 拍照留念 :)