Christmas Day 2011

The plan was initially to buy a brand new 6ft tree, as the house can now accommodate it, and wanted Isaac to experience the 'presents under the tree' feeling. However, time flew and suddenly, Christmas was here and so, the 3 year old tree was used :) There was so much food, fun and laughter!!

My christmas tree wish was found in our common hallway, as it was cosily decorated with a rocking chair and cushions by the fireplace, and a 10 feet tree (with santa on top).

Controlling Wilson - Thank you 'Sai yee and uncle TK)

Christmas Fairs

The first Christmas market was in London Hyde Park and then in Liverpool, we went to the one on top of Liverpool One. You loved German sausages and wanted to go on the train ride and Merry-go-round. You wanted to get off the Merry-go roung the moment it started, but thankfully quite enjoyed the train ride.

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