Jovan's homely activities!

It's real fun and interesting to observe the development and growth of Jovan. Day by day, he gives us different surprises and keeps us entertained with his newly accquired skills. These 2 days, he seems to start gazing real hard at play-gym toys that's of close proximity to him and the way he poses with the teddy seems as though they were striking a conversation hehe. All these reminded me of the fond memories of little Jovin. Time really flies. Can't believe I'm going through these again!

Little Jovan's 1st Outing!

Have been cooping up in the house for long. Yesterday, I decided to bring Jovan out for some breather. We went to the nearby shopping mall Sun Plaza. It's little Jovan's first time out with mummy! After his milk feed and bath, Jovan was very satisfied and allowed mummy to dress him up and he happily slept in the pram. I bought some daily groceries and went to coffee bean for afternoon tea. Wow, it was a real relaxation as I called James to tell him what his dear wife was doing, hehe...The first outing with mummy was very successful as he did not throw ant tantrums and cooperated throughout the short duration of 2 hours. I was very satisfied after all my buys too. It was a great breather for me too... Looking forward to our upcoming mini family outing to Causeway Point this weekend. Need to 'test water' as it's a challenge to go out with my 2 babies :)

Jovin's new found love!

Love 1: Art and Craft
Recently, I've upgraded Jovin's mini white board to a bigger version one which was actually one of her 1 year old presents. This is a 3 in 1 chalkboard, white board cum magnetic board. Basically, the white board is of more frequent usuage and Jovin loves to scribble and draw on the white board. Her current forte is drawing circles and trying her very best to draw sun. Every night, we will make use of the white board to conduct some simple interactive learning for her. We are glad she loves it and we can actually leave her alone for sometime to do her scribbling!



Love 2: Pink floral hairband
Just bought Jovin a new sweet pink floral hairband and Jovin loves flaunting it these days and keep asking James and myself if it's pretty and looks nice on her. She keeps urging me to take photos of her with the hairband too. Oh looks like she's really inherited mummy's vain genes!



Love 3: Jovan's Play-gym
Just look at the oversized, overgrown 'baby' Jovin! She's enjoying herself with Jovan's play-gym set and always wants to have her milk in the play-gym set nowadays. Wonder how things will turn out when Jovan grows older and knows how to appreciate his toys. Currently, sister Jovin is playing with all of didi's toys too. Wait till the next few months.....

2nd time motherhood

Advancement into motherhood really marks a great turning point in my life. From Jovin in 05 till Jovan in 08, I find myself having matured a lot. Prior to giving birth to Jovin, I took care of my niece and nephews. As such, I had no qualms in changing diapers, feeding milk, burping etc. Nevertheless, it's only when you truly experience motherhood then you will fully understand what it is all about. Comparing the 2 births, I find myself more experienced in taking care of my little one this round especially when it comes to bathing. I didn't have much confidence to bathe Jovin alone only till she turned 3 months old. This round, I easily handled Jovan myself as soon as he turned full month.

Nonetheless, apart from the normal daily routine , I find myself really exhausted in having to manage Jovin and Jovan especially when Jovan has yet to settle down with his sleeping patterns. I need to spend time with Jovin in reading, colouring, playing etc yet at the same time need to juggle with Jovan's daily routine. This is really no easy feat and I really salute to those who have 3 or 4 kids. I try to put in my best but sometimes I feel that I tend to neglect Jovin due to fatigue and that really makes me feel apologetic towards her. James said I may be too perfectionist and take things too hard. I feel that I should be able to do better than that. Every night, I try to ensure I will go through at least one bonding exercise with Jovin, be it watching of Hi5, reading or any other activity. I will cuddle and ask her what she's learnt in school etc. After I've settled her to sleep, I will need to settle Jovan. Feeding, coaxing him to sleep, changing diapers etc. At times, really feel like giving up but whenever I look at both my little 'Js', I will tell myself all these are worthwhile. Mummy just has to sacrifice hours of sleep and rest.

Motherhood is definitely not a breeze through but is definitely an enjoyment when you can cuddle and hug your little darlings. I've never regretted having these 2 bundles of joy though it really takes much sacrifice. 2nd time motherhood is defintely much more wearier than the first one as I need to juggle between both of them. However, with James's support and the unyielding love I have for them , I believe I will overcome it :)

Our 2 'Js'

Was browsing through Jovin's photos and decided to do up some photo comparison between our 2 kids. Realised babies can be so alike in certain mannerisms! On the other hand, mummy and daddy felt that Jovin and Jovan are really very different in terms of their features. Jovan looks tanned and potrays a manly look whereas Jovin is very fair and cutie look. Erm, hard to tell they are siblings eh? Doing up the photos of my 2 cuties is really a great enjoyment. Mummy will definitely persevere in doing up nice albums and taking great photos of my 2 precious darlings :)