HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU, BEATRICE!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEATRICE!!!

Our little princess is officially One Year old today! Didn't know i have aged 1 yr & 10 months liao! heeheheee... Anyone wish to send Beatrice a birthday wish? You may do so in the comment and we will read to her =D

Beatrice is a joy to us and to all who knows her! She is a very happy and smiley baby who loves to sing, dance, learn and have lots of fun! Yes! Lots and lots of fun, she is a fun loving baby =P

Our lifestyle has changed ever since we have our daughter. Not really that great and drastic like some experience, but juz a little and enough to spice up our daily lives. In the past, we used to shop for hours and would indulge in movies every weekend before we were parents. Now, we would shop and catch a movie or two during the weekdays. And our precious weekends are now spend catching up with the loss time spend with Beatrice. In fact, we seem to have been swirled into and are so engulfed in the world of nursery rhymes, children story books, all that parenting tips and tricks where we could learn and gather from books, magazines and even forums! So much so that whenever we have our private talk sessions, it would evolve around the topics of where to bring her, to the zoo or bird park, how to coach our baby, what toys and books to buy for her and the list goes on and on and on ... We are always so happy and would always look forward to having Beatrice back home every weekend. Not to mention holidays =) Now that she is much older and knows what "play" is all about, it makes our activities and role play with her more fun and enjoyable!

Let us walk you through Beatrice milestones of her first year.

1. How has Beatrice grown?

Weight: @ Birth 2.5kg, @ 1 mth 3.1kg, @ 3mths 6.6kg, @ 6mths 8.6kg, @ 9mths 9.7kg and @ 12months 11.8kg.
I think my mom has done a great job in looking after my baby. From a mere birth weight of 2.5kg, now Beatrice is so chubby and healthy! Thanks Mommy :D

2. Beatrice understands the following questions when ask:

Do you want to shower? Do you want milk milk? Have you finished poo poo? Do you want to eat? Where is the light? Where is the door and window? Where is the room where you sleep? Do you want to sleep? Where is your swing? Where are your shoes?

3. Commands Beatrice understands:

Let's go. Arms up. Look up and down. Get up. Turn around. Pinch my nose. Do not pull my hair. Do not put your fingers into your mouth. Hi-Five. Shake hands. Pick up. Shake and nod your head. Laugh. Yawn. Sneeze. Sing and Dance. Peek a Boo. Point to your eyes, nose, ears, hair, knees and toes. Clap hands. Tap the drum. Tap your knees. Wave goodbye. Give flying kisses. Kiss and hug. "Sayang".

4. Words Beatrice would say:

Nan nan (milk), mum mum (eat), bao (carry), door, dog, hippo, duck, moo (cow), baabaa (sheep), bird, mouse (for mickey mouse), car, bus, tree, dad dad or daddy, mama (grandmom), nai nai (granny), book, spoon, poo, boo (for peek a boo), ball, clay (animated clay on playhouse disney channel), apple, hammer, bubbles, no more and elmo.

5. Beatrice motor skill:

Crawling, climbing, Walking with assistance or aids, Standing without aids.

Beatrice was the greatest gift to me last year when she was delivered a day before Mother's Day. And for this year, she has also given her mommy the best gift ever a day before Mother's Day again! My little princess actually stood up on her own for about 10 sec yesterday unaided in her music class! It happened while I was chatting with a mommy when I notice that Beatrice was making a squatting action (which she has been doing it), and the next sec, boom... she stood up! She was looking at me, smiling and standing so tall and straight ;P I witnessed it with thrill together with her teacher and other mommies. They applauded for her and Beatrice even clapped for herself! I guess she must be very very proud of her achievement like I do! In fact, she has been making that squatting action for the passed two months and struggled to stand on her very own without any furniture or aids nearby. And each time when I was about to bring Beatrice home, my mom would keep reminding me to make sure that I have to watch out for her in case she really really stand. Now I have to caution her liao. Haahaa... Well! Beatrice, your determination has paid off! Great job My Darling!!

Today is Beatrice's birthday, Daddy and Mommy would like to wish Beatrice great joy throughout her learning experiences and great health always! We Love You Dearly and Always!