Huirou learning to be organized

I thought Huirou is going to be like me. Why? She used to only know how to mess things up. *blush* When I fold the laundry she will pick up clothes from the NEAT pile and mess them up. Never from the messy pile. When put things in her basket, she will always pul everything out. Infact, it has become a game of sorts for her.

But now she's a big girl now. She just learnt both "take out" and "put in" can be great fun. I hope she does more putting in than taking out ...

Huirou's Food

Scrapbook details are Here
When I decided to take pictures of Huirou's food, I have planned to take them continuously for a week or so; however, I sometimes forget, or Huirou decides that she wants her nen nen, so I could only just pack her food and go be a cow.

As I am trying to introduce a variety of food to her, her porridges get a little colourful. Most days, it is rice porridge with a variety of root vegetables. When inspiration strikes, I will add in a new ingredient. However, I refuse to go the kwailo route, whereby babies are introduced to Pears and Rice ( major EEEK!!)

Ok, I have to admit that I am making food choices for her based on my own preferences BUT Rice is our staple food. AND her food should taste as good to me, taking into account her food is never salted.

In case you were wondering about her food samplings, she had (clockwise from top left) pureed carrots, french beans, sweet potato, vegetable medley with kailan, beetroot and frenchbeans with some barley. (all from memory...)

She would literally go bananas over bananas. She loves her sweet potatoes but hates yoghurt (so far) She likes to mimic our chewing actions when we eat, and I usually share my food with her if it is something that she can eat, else she will wail. So now if I am eating junk food, I eat it out of her sight :) She is able and willing to pick up bits of food with her fingers to eat. When she's done she sweeps all the crumbs onto the floor. I am trying to show her that she doesn't need to do that after a meal, but it is rather hard communicating with a baby, if you know what I mean.

Huirou @ 10 months

Okay. This post is mainly for Hubs :) He has been looking forward to read about the newest update since last week. I haven't got a very new picture to show but I like this picture taken at Ikano. See how she drives like a daredevil already? *faint*

1. Huirou can definitely crawl faster now. She can also stand longer, even moving sideways a little.
2. She has also learned that she can move stuff around while crawling; it's a funny sight when she's crawling and holding on to her blankie at the same time (just like Linus in Peanuts)
3. She has also learned to use her fingers. GOOD: picking up food and putting it in her mouth. BAD: Digging at the dirt in our groutings and putting it in her mouth. WORSE: Digging at my belly button while nursing (ouchie ouchie!)
4. She will point to things now, especially familiar objects while on our evening walk. Dogs, birds and other children are her favorite.
5. She has also taken a fancy to drinking out of our glasses. However, sometimes she just wants to play and will let the water just dribble out of her mouth, making her shirt very very wet
   
6. She is also more aware of her surroundings now. During baths, she used to just enjoy herself; now she like to investigate the outside of her tub. During bath -time, she will also make big splashes and laugh out loud because she likes the water in her face.
   
7. She was also learnt to whine ...... which is just annoying as when she screams.
8. Will do "tricks" on request: High Five, RedIndianCry (don't need to help her anymore), ClapHands. She will put her hands together even if I hum the "If you're happy and you know it" song. Pretty cool, huh

So that's it for this month, I think . Coz I need to post this before Hubs get off work!

and ohh yaa, she has started to use the potty regularly too...

Huirou's Grandparents

Huirou have 1 each of Granpa and Granma.

They are same in some ways; and different in some other ways.

Huirou's Granma is shy in front of the camera, but is very concerned about her well-being. Every once in awhile, she will call me and ask how she's doing. She's most concerned about her nutrition, constantly reminding me to feed her this and that... which takes like 1 whole hour! And whenever we visit her, she makes sure Huirou is comfortable, and learnt some new skills.

Whereas, Granpa never fail to remember to have his picture taken with Huirou. Infact, he'll act all kanchiong wanting to remove his glasses and all so that he look immaculate in those photos. He is most concerned about who takes care of her when I go to work and always asking us (Me and Hubs!) to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of his youngest cucu (malay: Grandchild)






So you see, although Huirou's Granparents seldom see each other, and are mostly different; they still share a common love for their youngest cucu.

About taking pictures of Huirou

It is never easy to capture images of Huirou. She doesn't automatically smile for the camera. It takes a lot of effort (waving/ jumping around/ making funny noises) and the right timing for a good picture. For this I am thankful for digitals, coz it's free to take take take then delete delete delete.

Sometimes she lunges for the camera thinking that it is a toy, making for many pictures of her with her finger in the way. But then again sometimes because of this we get really really good close-ups of her in play.

Most precious to me of all is in her expressions when she's just being herself. I sometimes keep even the "bad" photos just because there's a little bit of her personality showing through.