Teaching Ethan to Appreciate the Gifts that He Receives

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy is proud of you that you have been saying "Thank You" to the people around you recently. Mummy wants to help you to value your gifts, too. Mummy is always tempted to shower you with toys and material objects but Mummy knows that overindulgence doesn't bring happiness to you and often may leads you to be less appreciate of what you have. My baby, whatever Mummy is doing now, no matter whether is it pleasant to you or not, is to prepare you for your future. Love!


Love always,
Mummy!

Ethan vs Work

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy often struggle between work and you. Thanks GOD that he is always constantly

reminding Mummy that you are on my top priority over work. There are many times when Mummy wishes to put in more time and effort on my work but I decided to save my time for you instead. Thanks GOD that he is also always reminding Mummy that time is so short and precious with you, once this stage is over, I can't ever come back to it. Mummy believes that all her sacrifices are worth it especially for you, my dearest baby.

Love Always,
Mummy!

Mummy Little ConversationS with Ethan

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy enjoys little little conversations with you recently. Your replies with a very serious look always make Mummy laughs so hard. Sometimes you speak like a 5 years old boy and it just amazes me because you are only 2 years old plus. You have start to ask us questions about this and that. Soon you will bombard us with a lot lot of questions. Till then, Mummy will enjoys the moment now. =)

Love always,
Mummy!

Ethan's Speech and Drama Trial Class on Sunday 27 November 2011

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy is glad that you enjoy and participate in the Speech and Drama Trial Class today. You were shy but yet volunteer yourself when teacher asked for volunteers. Mummy decided to sign you up for the classes since you enjoy yourself so much. Mummy hopes that the classes will improve your English and helps you in your creativity. Mummy looks forward to bond with you more with this class in 2012. Hope you are as excited as Mummy!

Love always,
Mummy!

Ethan's First Halloween Party in School on Monday 31 October 2011

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Daddy and Mummy doesn't know what to dress you up for your Halloween Party in school. I love the little cute spider costume but you seem to be very resistant about it. We brought you just a pumpkin cape and a pumpkin carrier in the end. Daddy suggested that you wear your little Spongbob top and bottom to go along with it. =) Baby, may you enjoy this little party in school. Love ya.

Love always,

Mummy!

Ethan's Fears

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy realized that you have so much fears recently. Mummy had read that it is normal for you to be fearful at this stage. Thanks GOD. Anxiety is a natural condition that helps you cope with new experiences and protects you from danger. It may also be because of your highly active imagination that make you worry about make-believe creatures, death, disaster, and pain. My baby, your fears will fade as you become more secure in yourself and your environment. Rest assured that Mummy will be there to assure you and walk through with you till then.


Love ya always,
Mummy!

Ethan is a Picky Eater!!!

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Everybody said that you have slim down a lot and Mummy feels so, too especially after three weeks of being sick with poor appetite. You are so picky nowadays that even a tiny little bit of vegetables is not allowed on your bowl. Your favorite food are chicken rice, fried egg and fishball for the time being. If it is not any one of those, you will refuse to eat it. Mummy hopes that it is only a phrase that you are in now because you need different types of nutrients to grow up and be healthy boy. =)

Love always,
Mummy!

My Sweet Baby!!! (Monday 21 November 2011)

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy is angry with you tonight because you insisted on your way on the bed. Mummy shows you a very angry look and I was surprised at your reactions. You came out next to me and tell me "Mummmmy don't angry, Sorry Sorry". My heart become soft like tofu immediately upon hearing that from you but I pretend not to show that. You even stroke my shoulder gently while saying that. Baby, you are growing up. =)

Love always,
Mummy!

Marketing with Ethan on Sunday 20 November 2011

Dearest Ethan Baby,

You are so adorable when you went to NTUC with us tonight. You were helping us to push the trolley basket with your tiny hands. Daddy places a big packet of kitchen towels into the basket. You carry and place back the big packet of kitchen towels into it original place. You told us that it is too big for the basket and we should not buy it. You sound so serious. Daddy and Mummy can't stop laughing when we heard that from you.

=)

Love always,
Mummy!

A Prayer to GOD on Sunday 20 November 2011

Dear GOD,

Please help me to be the mother that you want me to be for Ethan. Sometimes I wonder if I am doing the right thing. Sometimes I wonder if I should be more easy on him. Sometimes I wonder if I should be more stricter. GOD, please guide me along as Ethan grows up. Please help me to nurture him into a happy young man who loves you and bring blessings to the people around him. Thank you LORD.

Amen.

Ethan Latest Favourite Cartoon Character: MICKEY MOUSE!!!

Dearest Ethan Baby,

You loves Mickey Mouse so much nowdays till Mummy is also being influenced by you. You loves to watch Mickey Mouse's videos and loves to hug Papa Mickey Mouse and Baby Mickey Mouse to sleep. You will ask me where are the mouses when you don see them on your bed. Mummy hopes to bring you to Disneyland soon so that you can meet the Mickey Mouse Mascot. I am sure you will be extremely happy and excited to see Mickey Mouses all around you. =)


Love Always,
Mummy!

Happy 2nd Birthday, My Baby on Satursday 22 October 2011

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Happy 2nd Birthday to you, our dearest baby! Daddy and Mummy looks forward to celebrate your third year birthday with you. Daddy and Mummy wanted to bring you to a lot of places in Sentosa but you are sick. Thanks GOD that your fever had subside this morning but you looks so moody and cranky. You was clinging on to Mummy during the whole day and was so anti-social to all our guests. My heart feels so pain when I see you being so sick. Mummy wishes baby speedy recovery!

Love ya always,
Mummy!

Happiness & Unhappiness

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy needs to learn that it's okay for you to be unhappy sometimes because it's simply part of life. Swooping in to vanquish your unhappiness may sends the wrong message to you that it's not okay to feel sad or mad. Solving every problem for you may also robs you of the opportunity to work through your feeling on your own. You are beginning to understand more and more of the words you hear, yet your ability to articulate your feelings and needs is limited. Mummy can't assure you that you will always be happy nor can Mummy take away your unhappiness but Mummy assure you that I will walk through with you each unhappy, sad and unpleasant experiences.


Love ya always,
Mummy!

Ethan 2nd Birthday Mini Celebration in School on Friday 21 October 2011

Dearest Baby,

Times flies!! You were an infant two years ago but you are two years old now. It is the first time that you are celebrating your birthday in school. Mummy planned for a Disney Cars theme for your birthday and it seems that you prefer Mickey Mouse more than Cars. =( Mummy hopes that you still enjoy your mini birthday celebration in school though you was still feeling sick on this day. Mummy wishes you speedy recovery.


Love Always,
Mummy!

Why are you Sick AGAIN, Baby?

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Why are you sick again, baby? You have just recovered from one week of sick leaves one week ago and you are sick again. You coughs so badly this time till Mummy's heart feels so pain. I wish I can cough on your behalf or I wish I have a magic wand to stop your coughing. You were having fever for two days again. Daddy and Mummy took turns to take care of you and wish you will feel better with us around. Ethan Baby, Mummy just hopes that you will recover

soon and be a healthy boy.


Love Always,
Mummy!

It is Mummy's Promise to You, Ethan Baby!!

A family is a perpetual source of encouragement, advocacy, assurance, and emotional refueling that empowers a child to venture with confidence into the greater world and to become all that he can be. – Marianne E. Neifert

The Singlish Dilemma

Dearest Ethan Baby,

Mummy cringe every time when I hear you speak Singlish. Mummy feels guilty

because I know that you learnt most of it from me. Mummy is making every effort now to speak proper English more consciously. It is a challenge for Mummy because I am not growing up in an English speaking family. Gong Gong and Po Po does not speak in English. Mummy wants to learn to effectively use both languages, Singlish and proper English to build relationships under appropriate circumstances. May you benefit more from the way Mummy speaks. =)


Love Always,
Mummy!