Dear Esther,
1 year seems to passed by so quickly. It feels as if it was like yesterday when I first heard you cry. We didn’t really had a big celebration as both mummy and daddy was a bit occupied with some other things. But never the less, we still decided to throw you a little mini birthday party. Anyway, your Ah Ma came down to Kuching just to celebrate your birthday. You never seem to stop talking with Ah Ma, and of course you showed off on how you can master walking easily. Lol. Never the less, it’s all good.
Anyway, you woke up very early that day as usual. As mummy went down and prepared red eggs for you, while daddy went and get some noodles. All of us was very excited in preparing for your birthday. You are indeed one happy baby, not to mention that you couldn’t stop talking. Lol, I guess you are pretty excited yourself.
We went and ordered your cake last Sunday, and we had a hard time choosing your birthday cake. But fortunately for us, we had you to choose the cake for us. Yes, as we were flipping through the album you saw the picture of Winnie the Pooh, you began pointing to it and laughed. So assumed that you wanted that cake, even the workers there was impressed by you. You seemed to have this thing for Winnie the Pooh.
Ah Ma and daddy went and collected the cake just the day before, as we thought maybe your cake would be completed by then already. By the time daddy went into the cake shop, daddy saw your cake sitting in the freezer just waiting for us to come and collect it. Upon reaching home, mummy went and opened the box and see the cake you pointed to the cake and say “Bear, Bear”. Lol. And mummy told me that you also laughed at the cake, when you saw the picture of Winnie the Pooh eating berries.
So once that was all done, we all began to start preparing for your birthday that morning. Mummy took out the red eggs, and placed them near your table, while daddy was busy setting up the video camera, as well as the camera. Ah Ma was pretty much attending to you while both mummy and daddy tried to get ready everything. So once everything was set, it was time to sing Happy Birthday to you.
While we were singing, you were looking at each and everyone of us very closely wondering what is happening. Hahaha, never the less the expression on your face was priceless. Probably you might need to wait for daddy to convert the video first. After that, it was time to blow off the candle. I guess you were pretty smart at the very young age to not to play with fire. As mummy went and brought the cake near to you, you were frightened of it and wanted to run off. Lol, in the end it was mummy who ended up blowing off the candle for you. It was indeed a special moment as you have grown another year older. And how time does flies when we are with you.
Then it was time for you to cut the cake. Again I guess you are one smart baby as you didn’t really want to cut the cake. As you felt as if the knife was dangerous as you didn’t even want to hold it. Lol. It’s ok, as mummy was with you all the time to cut the cake for you.
Soon after that, it was photo taking time. You were attracted by the beeping sound of the camera which helped you to focus on the camera. Lol. Then it was time to makan. Both mummy and daddy ate a lot, while Ah Ma managed to eat your cake. Once that was over, mummy and daddy went and clear the place just before daddy went down to open the store.
That was pretty much about it, both mummy and daddy is very blessed to have you in our lives. As you have indeed painted a lot of colors of memories in our lives. Anyway, daddy will need to stop now as you are starting to blabber a lot. While mummy is talking to your Po Po. Until the next time. Happy Birthday, and May God continue to bless you always.
Loving you always,
Daddy
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It’s been over a month since Daddy had written to you. You’ve got to forgive daddy, as daddy was tied up with a lot of unnecessary issues in life whereby now daddy had pretty much managed to clear up a lot of things within these past few weeks. So where do we begin? Well, last month you made your very first trip to Jakarta and boy did you had a great time there with your cousin Venice. It was only a week while we were there, but you have grown so much ever since. One of the things that you pretty much did was learning to play with others, especially with Venice. No doubt that you didn’t know how to share, but fortunately for Venice she always give in to you and pass you whatever toys she has.
Apart from that, you just love going to the shopping malls. And not to mention when you and your cousin sat on one of the rides. You were at first very scared of sitting inside the car, but once you’ve got used to it the ride stopped. After that it was on to the train ride, but both you and Venice were not old enough to ride alone. So both mommy’s had to follow as well, while us Daddy stayed outside and took photos as well as videos of your ride on the train.
Anyway, fast forwarding till today you also had a good time with you Ah Ma who was here with us for a week. So what are your latest “pattern” today? Well, you are more talkative now where by you would just say all sorts of things thinking that we would understand what you are actually saying. You are also right now learning how to stand on your own, and just the other day you managed to take 3 steps before falling down. It won’t be long before you will learn how to fly I suppose. But it is also very difficult for us to keep an eye on you now, especially when you start to put everything and anything into your mouth. Lol. But normally you would do it on purpose especially when all of us are watching you, daddy guess you just love the way we would all freak out and tried to pull whatever thing you had in your mouth. But I guess it’s all about growing up, and daddy still can’t believe that you are already 11 months old. You’ll be one year old in 3 weeks time. Mummy and daddy is now wondering what we should do for your birthday. Oh well, we still have 3 more weeks to decide on what we should do. Anyway, I think Daddy will stop here for now as Daddy is currently having a splitting headache. Probably it’s due to the fact that daddy had a very cold drink just now. Will be writing to you again real soon.
Today you are 9 months old. So many things has change over the past months ever since daddy has written to you. You’ve pretty much start to learn how to recognize people already. And of course, as of late you tend to stick more to mommy compared to daddy. Probably you pretty much figured out who gives you more benefit. Lol. But that’s ok, Daddy still love you the way you are.
Just 2 days ago, Daddy and Mommy celebrated our
 Today you’re 8 months and 1 week old. Time really flies, when you’re pretty much busy with so many things to do. Mummy and Daddy been talking how one week just pass by so quickly when we felt that we accomplished just a little. So what has happened over this past month since daddy last wrote to you.
 You can’t crawl yet, but I believe when the time is right you will start moving around like your friend Samantha. No doubt she’s younger than you a month, but I guess you couldn’t really coordinate your movements yet. Don’t worry, you’ll be on your feet very soon, as you are pretty much very “steady” with your baby walker. Some how or rather from what I understand from mummy was that, when you’re on the carpeted floor, you tend to work very hard in walking. But once she placed you on the tile floor, you give yourself a little push and let the stroller carry you away to your destination. As if you pretty much figured out that the tiles has less friction compared to the carpet. So I guess you’re one smart little baby. Hehehe.
 Since last month, you have developed another habit where you are able to recognize people already. You don’t like the idea of other people carrying you, even when both mummy and daddy are just in front of you. But surprisingly not all were given the same treatment. Apparently you are kindy selective on who can carry you and who can’t. Never the less, you never stop smiling at the people you love. Speaking of which, as of late you have been very “manja” with daddy. Whenever mummy would bring you down here to the shop and sit on the long bench. Daddy will always move out from my chair and head over to sit with you and mummy over the long bench. As soon as daddy sits next to mummy, you would go and reach over daddy’s shirt and start to pull daddy close to you. You pretty much wanted daddy to carry you around, lol. But it’s all good, as mummy pretty much is love by you as well.
   Well, last week was Mummy’s birthday. We didn’t had a big celebration as Daddy was busy with work and couldn’t really prepare to do anything much. Lol. But Mummy was understanding. Daddy managed to get her a cake earlier that day. And we had KFC for dinner. Never the less, Mummy & you weren’t feeling well so we pretty much had everything at home for those past few days. Then the following day, mummy’s friend dropped by as well to celebrate her birthday. And Aunty Sze Hui bought you a blue hippo. And you were one smart little baby, know how to make friends very fast. As you were happily playing away with Aunty Sze Hui while mummy have her dinner and daddy bathe.
  Week before that, your Grand Aunty Zainab paid us a visit. Finally she was able to see you for the very first time after 7 months. Lol. She had heard so much about you, and was delighted to be able to carry you. But being you, you pretty much was quiet at first and trying to sort of “register” her into the tiny little mind of yours. Lol. But after her 2nd trip, boy were you happy to see her. I guess you had your way in making people smile. Never the less, everyone who saw you said that you’re one happy little baby. And I couldn’t disagree with them.
    So what is up your sleeves now at this age? Despite the fact you can’t crawl yet. But you’re pretty much turning around like nobody’s business. Guess probably that’s the way you tend to move around. Hehehe.. And of course, Daddy couldn’t forget the moment when you said “Pa Pa” right after The Wiggles had come to an end. Mummy was a bit jealous though, as she was telling Daddy she spent more time with you but instead you called Daddy first. Lol. But again, you were one smart baby and quickly uttered “Ma Ma” after that. So I guess it’s all good. No doubt, you can begin to repeat the words now. But I guess it won’t be long before you can differentiate between “Ma Ma” & “Pa Pa”. And now you can pretty much transfer yourself over to either Mummy or Daddy. Especially today, when mummy and you came down for a while. You quickly raised up both your hands and bend over to daddy asking, daddy to carry you. Well, isn’t that a sight for sore eyes. Lol. Guess, you wanna give Daddy a hug after a few hours not seeing each other.
   Ok. Daddy will stop here for now. You’re currently sleeping in your tent. Daddy needs to make sure that you don’t get bitten by the mosquitoes. Tomorrow, Ah Neh will be dropping to visit you. Well, I’ll leave that for tomorrow. Remember that Mummy & Daddy love you very much ya