Family News

Since the arrival of Jonathan Boy, we have been “demoted” to sitting at the back of the congregation in church. Not because Jonathan can’t behave during church service but we just want to avoid any disturbance. On the other hand, I think we have also assumed a new post as an “observer”.

As I was in church as usual on this Sunday morning, I observed that in most families, young children will be sitting in between the parents with one parent sitting at each end. The seating arrangement usually will look like this…Daddy, Kid 1, Kid 2…, and Mommy. Looking at this, I suddenly realised that it is happening in me too. Before the arrival of Jonathan, both of us seated side by side, close to each other so that we can feel each other’s heat. And now, when Jonathan is with us, we put him in between us because both of us also want to feel Jonathan’s heat. 😀

We brought Jonathan along to JJ, Bukit Tinggi yesterday. While Darling went it to the Supermarket section, I waited with Jonathan outside the Supermarket near the payment counters. 

There was this little girl (I think she’s about 3 – 4 years old) from Middle-East country (she’s so pretty with rosie cheeks) who spotted our adorable Jonathan and started playing with him. She extended her hands for Jonathan to grab. She got all excited when Jonathan grabbed her fingers tightly and smiled at her. Then the little girl’s mommy joined the fun and caress his soft cheeks. Both the little girl and mommy got attracted by Jonathan’s cuteness. The little girl can’t help it but to kiss Jonathan’s hand and later his forehead. Then there came her daddy, talking and smiling to Jonathan too. The moment Jonathan smiled back and cooed, their heart melted. The little girl’s daddy can’t help it but to kiss Jonathan’s hand too. The rest of their family members were so happy to see little Jonathan responding to their reaction. The little girl’s daddy whispered to me, “Your son is very friendly”. The little girl felt so heavy-hearted to leave Jonathan. She kissed Jonathan’s hand few more time before saying bye bye.

I felt so shy with so many of them surrounding us with Jonathan being the highlights. Jonathan is indeed a cheerful boy. He used to give me his cheekiest smile. Chiak!!

Jonathan Boy reached 4 months old on the 2nd day of CNY.  Just to share some new development in Jonathan.  He started to turn from his tummy to facing up when he was about 3.5 months. He will start pushing himself forward and curled up his legs and stomach to help himself to turn over.  He make new sounds now, like, “Aaarr…”, “Uhhh…”, “Eerrr…”, “Boo…”, “Emmm…”, as though talking to us.  Just can’t wait for him to call “Ma…” or “Pa…”. When he is bored playing on his own, he will sigh to get our attention to play with him.

He can sit very well in the Bumbo chair and I’ve started to spoon-feed him water so to prepare him for solid. Being a kiasu mom, I shall start letting him sip from straw soon. I bought him a fish shaped teether and he likes it a lot and he gets very frustrated when he can’t put the “fish” in his mouth properly.

No update on his physical development as there is not paediatric check-up this month.

Finally, 30…years old. No more the you-are-still-young thingy cause age is catching up. It’s Darling, not me. I still have 2 months to show off my still-young age before I enter the you-are-not-young-anymore gang. 😆

For this year, I would like to wish Darling good health (I think he needs that most now).  We are celebrating with our CG today so it will definitely be a good one especially with our Jonathan Boy around now.

Happy Birthday, Darling…and loving you always.

P/s: Not forgetting to thank my MIL for this day of suffering and joy in bringing Darling to this world.

Baby Jonathan and I were discharged from hospital on the 4th day. I was so happy that finally I can cuddle Jonathan in my arms and see his adorable face anytime I want. On the other side, I was fully prepared for all the challenges of baby care that I may not forsee. Even the nurses who were caring for Jonathan while in the hospital commented that Jonathan is quite impatient and often cries especially at night. These are quite common in babies.

Baby Jonathan is 12 days old now. I am coping very well in this new role as a mother to a rather impatient baby. 🙂 As I take care of Jonathan each day, gladness and joy filled my heart more and more. It is because I am so blessed by people around me that extended their helping hand and advices. Jonathan is also so blessed to have people around him that adores him so much.

Our God…for listening to our prayers and blessed us with such a complete creation.

My husband…Thank you Darling for all the love, care, sacrifices and patience from our very first day till Jonathan is in our midst. You are doing great. God is with us. We love you!

My parents…who has spent so much for Jonathan and I with all the poultry and herbs. Whenever they come down to KL from Sitiawan, my dad’s car will be fully loaded with things.

My mother-in-law…who looks after my confinement – a great cook. She always expect me to eat big portion…sigh

My sisters…experienced mothers who provides baby care advices for modern moms. One of my sis is living next door to me so you can see the conveniences. They adore little Jonathan so much. Jonathan is so blessed to have so many Ah Yi.

My CG members…who has been praying for our family planning, my pregnancy and Jonathan’s birth. Thank you for their continuous prayers and support.