Thomas the Tank

You have somehow switched from liking Chuggington to Thomas the Tank. You know the names of all the trains (popo is really baffled by them and am not sure if you're telling the truth ;)) and love one of the Thomas songs 'Never never give up'. I love it too. We can hopefully bring you to Thomas Land in spring next year. Because of this Thomas craze, you have Thomas puzzles, books, pajamas, sweater and underwear!!

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer

We watched the first 'play' as a family. It was a children's production about Rudolph in Sefton Park. I didn't have very high hopes, but was quite disappointed when the 'production' consisted of only 2 people and minimal props. I think you were slightly bored too, but remained well behaved throughout.



We did have a good lunch after that with friends and you really enjoyed playing with 'D' again. Thankfully, you will now wear your 'black jacket' after popo patiently adjusted the 'elastic band' around the sleeves and waist.

Dancing around

Our latest pasttime is you 'dancing' while I 'bang' on the piano. It's all very simple: your dancing involves running round and round the living room, while my piano playing involves simple nursery rhymes. But it's really fun, especially since we have taught you how to bow to your audience.

Ring bearer preparation

In about 3 weeks, you will be walking down the aisle in your 'suk suk's' wedding. We worry that you may not want to walk down the aisle, or run away with the 'ring', or may not even want to put on the suit ;) So, in preparation, we tried this:

26 months old

I'm not sure why I worried about you not speaking previously. You talk NON-STOP now, requesting for things, and 'report' to us.

'Isaac play nusery today'
'Isaac fall down like that'
'Isaac no eat vegetables'
'Isaac want watch/play iPad/TV'
'Isaac no want fireman jacket, want blue jacket'

Your favourite phrases are 'Who's that'?, pointing to something (You're confused between 'what' and 'who'), or 'What man doing?'

You're also very cheeky. A recent conversation went:
Popo: Isaac, you want to help popo put clothes in the washing machine? (you love doing this)
You: Say please
We just could not stop laughing. Looks like you know your magic words very well :)

You love to sing, can complete 16 pieces jigsaw, and hit a ball with the racquet. Hopefully we'll be able to play badminton/tennis with you soon. You have been keeping your nappy dry at night but I still do not dare let you be 'nappy-free'. You can also now recognise all the letters in the alphabet. Sigh.. I wish you will stay like this forever. Such a fun stage

Introduction to Santa

You were terrified when you were first introduced to Santa. Thankfully, your dada came out with the brilliant suggestion in telling you that Santa is Barney's best friend. Amazing what these 'tales' can do. You'll even 'hi 5' with Santa now. I wonder if this is how myths and fairy tales came about.

'Just about to cry'

Pampering times

My parents have come again!! :) This means lots of attention for you, Isaac (including all the Yi's), and lots of pampering for us, Mummy and Dada. We had a good break in London for a few days. You were so excited by everything and refused your afternoon nap EVERYDAY. You would 'crash' with tiredness in the evening, and fell asleep once while on the toilet bowl (literally), and once while eating dinner. This also meant bedtime at midnight those few days.

Fussy pot

I didn't know kids your age could be so fussy with clothes!! You've worn your favourite 'GAP blue jacket' for more than a year now and you're outgrowing it. So, we took out a jacket that was previously bought, in time for winter. You did put it on (once, picture below) after much coaxing, but has refused to wear it ever since. We then tried and bought another winter jacket (nicknamed it fireman jacket), hoping that you'll put it on, but you point blank refused. You even went as far as not wanting to go out and wanted to sleep to avoid me 'harrasing' you.

Hopefully bringing you shopping and choosing your own jacket will make you change from your favourite 'blue jacket'?