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ZaC has developed much physically and mentally these past few months. He recognises familiar faces and is able to communicate his needs better. He's starting to be self-aware and knows how to look for Daddy & Mummy - whom he's closest to. He's cruising around the house easily, so look forward to his first independent step soon!
To all the Uncles, Aunties, Gor Gors & Jie Jies, thank you for your wonderful presents! May all of you have a blessed Christmas!
ZaC has all his meals on his high chair and loves the different types of porridge (sweet potato, pumpkin, brocolli + carrot, brocolli + fish + carrot, spinach + carrot) prepared for him. However, he can't seem to sit still. He knows it's mealtime when he's placed on the high chair but he dislikes sitting in it. His hands will be busy rubbing his face after each mouthful of porridge! So, the porridge on his mouth will end up on his hair, eyelids, eyebrows, ear, and even on the high chair. Mummy has to start singing nursery rhythms with actions to prevent him catch his attention and prevent him from having porridge spread all over himself. Hopefully, he will learn to sit still and feed himself in the future.
Mummy was able to capture ZaC's first frown when he was making this face at 四姑who chided him for being naughty. He frowned for at least 5 seconds!
Mummy has been trying hard to 'accessorize' ZaC cos dressing up a boy is not as fun as dolling up a girl. Girls can wear hairbands, clips, hats, etc. Poor ZaC has to put up with Mummy. Lately, Mummy found an ideal accessory for ZaC - the bandana! Since ZaC's hair has been making slow progress with its growth, Mummy has to protect his scalp from the harsh rays of the sun (an excuse by Mummy, of cos). Sometimes ZaC is a good boy to wear them, but most of the time he just wanna yank them out of his head!
Today is Daddy's birthday. ZaC cherishes every "Daddy time" (swimming, baths, snuggling in bed, etc) as he can only spend time with Daddy at night and during weekends.
ZaC loves "gai gai" (going out). He knows when Mummy dresses him up and leaves him in the cot while she gets ready. He will eagerly wait for Daddy to place him in his stroller and push him along the corridor.
ZaC's favourite area is under the dining table. ZaC crawls really fast towards it everytime he spots it. He loves staying under the dining table, exploring the table cloth and patting the chairs with his palms. Soon he will grow taller and his head will reach the glass top of the dining table. Hopefully, he will stop going there by then!
Even though ZaC has just finished his porridge, he can never resist the temptaion of having his favourite snack - Gerber Graduate's Finger Food. He loves the Banana Puffs. Mummy has also bought the sweet potato puffs which ZaC hasn't tried. ZaC will surely love them too! However, Mummy will make sure he doesn't have too many at one go or else he may fall sick. He must also drink plenty of water after taking them. Mummy is also using them to teach ZaC to use his thumb and index finger to pick up the little puffs and place them into his mouth. With more practice, ZaC will surely learn soon! 
Now we certainly cannot leave him alone in his cot. He's like a little rat, always chewing and nibbling away at everything he can get his hands on!
Here's a schedule of ZaC's daily activities, which is quite routine now. His mealtimes are quite fixed. He loves mealtimes, regardless of the food given to him. His other tooth has also started growing, so he wants to 'bite' and feel the different textures of his food. 
ZaC has not started walking yet so he does not need any shoes. When Mummy discovered this pair of socks with shoe design, she couldn't resist buying them! Aren't they cute?! It comes in red and blue. 
Likes: Swimming, food (especially those which Daddy & Mummy are eating), listening to Mummy reading bedtime stories, bathtime with Daddy, playtime with 四姑, ear-cleaning, using his mouth to taste everything, bright lights
ZaC is really active now, crawling everywhere and exploring almost every corner of the flat. His latest haunt is our kitchen and the star attraction there is the washing machine! Whenever Mummy does the laundry, he'll be there looking in amusement the clothes tossing and turning inside. He loves it when he can spot his colourful toys inside as well! So, when the washing machine is idle, he took the opportunity to take a peek inside. If he can, he'll wanna go inside too!
Whenever ZaC goes out with Daddy & Mummy, his eyes will be busy looking at bright signboards and lights. His mouth will be busy licking, biting and sucking a teether. However, he always prefers the chain attached to the teether (which prevents it from dropping onto the floor). In the end, the chain and his bib will be covered with his drool. So, maybe next time Daddy & Mummy should get more chains (as they are cheaper)!
These past few days, ZaC is fond of placing stuff into his mouth and rubbing them hard against his gums. Then we discovered a hole in his gums which is where his first tooth will appear. We are all really excited about it, awaiting the arrival of his first tooth!
ZaC spends quality time with Daddy when he returns home from work everyday. This gives Mummy time to have dinner. Daddy loves to place ZaC on his tummy and makes funny noises to amuse him. Sometimes they will be engaged in some rough play too.
ZaC is down with flu & cough. This time, he also lost his voice. Now, he can only try babble in his hoarse voice. But doc says he doesn't have a sore throat. He has also lost his appetite and wakes up several times in the night as he finds it difficult to breathe with his blocked nose. Good thing is, he's still as active as ever....trying to use any furniture he can find to support himself to stand. He's taking his medicine dutifully and hope he gets well soon!
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Zac had his first swimming session last weekend. At first, he was frightened when Daddy carried him into the baby pool. But after he has 'warmed up' to his new surrounding, he started splashing the water happily with his hands. Zac looks so adorable in his pair of swim nappy too!
Zac went to the polyclinic for his jab. He has grown again. Soon Mummy will find it hard to carry him for long periods of time. Besides physical developments, Zac's communication skills are expanding rapidly too. He started babbling, squealing and making bubbling sounds. When he babbles, he goes "ba" & "ma" which sounds like him calling Daddy & Mummy but he doesn't know the meaning.
