mY bABy iS 13 mOntHs nOw...

cAn't gEt eNouGh Of gReEn!

bOttLe-feEdiNg oN hiS oWn

my fiRst tEdDy bEaR

While waiting for Daddy, Mummy decided to bring ZaC window-shopping in a toy store. Mummy introduced the different soft toys to ZaC. There was a monkey, duck, crocodile, frog and many care bears on the shelves. The first one ZaC reached for was a small care bear....in Mummy's favourite colour - GREEN! Gasp! When Daddy came along, he put the bear back on the shelve and walked out of the store, carrying ZaC. Immediately, ZaC started crying. Mummy told Daddy it's ZaC's birthday the next day so he should have something for his birthday. We all went back to the store. Daddy and Mummy tried introducing other soft toys for ZaC but he kept reaching for the care bears. He really loves bears! So, he got to take home a GREEN care bear with him that night.

Daddy & Mummy thought his fascination will only last a few minutes but he will look for it when Mummy asks where his bear is. He can also point to its nose and hair when instructed by Mummy.

fiRst iNdEpeNdEnt stEps

For the past 2 weeks, ZaC has been preparing for his first independent steps. While playing, he will unknowingly take a few steps away from the sofa. When he realised he was standing without support, he will quickly sit down. Mummy and 小姑 also help him by getting him to walk to each of us. Then, he didn't have the confidence to walk unaided and will hold onto one person's fingers tightly, only letting go when he had grabbed the other person's hand. Finally, the day comes when he mustered enough courage to walk across the room without any help. Today is a happy day for all of us and ZaC as reached another milestone!

ZaC's fiRst yeAr

Our little baby has grown so much over the past 12 months! From being a tiny helpless crying baby to an active, blabbering toddler. Daddy & Mummy are happy to experience each of ZaC's milestones and welcome new ones too! Daddy & Mummy will be with ZaC, through his journey towards independence.

you have learnt to smile, crawl, sit up, stand, laugh, baby-sign some words, climb down the bed, sofa & stairs, say a few words, imitate actions...

you had your first swim, taste of food, pair of shoes...

you had your head shaved twice...

you know how to throw a tantrum...

you love to make cheeky faces & point at everything...

you survived flu, cough & virus attack...

you can't sit still for long...

you have celebrated your first CNY, Christmas and birthday...

you are waiting to go on your first overseas trip...

you have Daddy & Mummy wrapped around your little finger & will continue to...

What will your second year bring?

wHat'S iN a nAmE?

dRinKinG uSinG a sTraW

Today, ZaC finally took his first sip of water through a straw! Mummy has been trying to get him to suck water using the bottle but all previous attempts were unsuccessful. Now, Mummy realised it's because she put too little water in the bottle. So ZaC had to suck for a long time before getting water. He always end up biting the straw instead, not knowing he's supposed to suck. 小姑 advised Mummy to fill the bottle to the brim, so there's also water in the straw. This time, ZaC tried to sip and was surprised to find water flow into this mouth. He tried a few more times. Now, Mummy will get him into the habit of drinking from the straw.

hApPy tO bE ONE!

ZaC celebrated his birthday two weeks ago on his lunar birthday. He is fortunate to have 2 birthday cakes - lunch session for Daddy's family and close friends, dinner session for Mummy's family and close friends (they have too many relatives and friends to accomodate one session). ZaC was really happy and sociable, allowing almost everyone to carry him. As he is too young to learn how to blow out the candle, Mummy taught him to clap his hands when he hears the birthday song. ZaC remembered and did it when everyone sang the birthday song for him.

Thank you everyone for attending his celebration and your generous gifts!

Here are some other pics taken during his celebration:

piScEs bOy

ZaC is a PISCES. So maybe that's why he loves swimming and fishes - to eat them as well as to look at them. Daddy & Mummy hope ZaC will have a happy childhood and live life to the fullest! He don't have to be super clever or rich, as long as he is leading a happy life, with the love of his family and support of close friends.