Dave's away again this week. This time to my self-declared second home - Sweden. He was complaining that the summer there is too cold and wet (and mind you! It's Midsummer today!)... but that's why I like it up north. I love winters... even the Swedish ones!
So, yea, I'm back at my folks'! :) I feel really spoilt moving here; having my meals prepared, nutritious soup throughout the day, luandry washed, and having my parents babysit Luca while I attend yoga classes and get myself totally knocked out during savasana felt just awesome. Just that 10 minutes of deep relaxation... Not having to constantly listen out for baby's cries. Not having to rush home and stress over his next feed. Being able to totally let go and trust that he's well taken care of. That's my ME time. I used to have alot of that... but I can't ask for much these days.... just the 4 hours of yoga this week is enough fuel to keep me going for awhile!
On top of the sweaty yoga sessions, some retail therapy also did me a whole load of good! Carol and I decided to do lunch and some shopping together. Our first time with our babies. Without the daddy! Super challenging.
There was the usual lunch drama; Luca always needed to be nursed and cuddled immediately when my food arrives. And after a fitful feed, he'll continue to want to be held. Thank goodness there was Carol who helped to carry him while I gobbled down my lunch.
Each time we thought he could sleep and be placed back into the stoller, he'd whine and cry and I've got to carry again. This seems to be his most comfortable position lately... but rather awkward for me!
Ethan, on the other hand, was really quite an angel throughout lunch. What a darling! Carol managed to get some shopping done at Tangs, while I had to do many rounds of 1-arm-carry-Luca-and-the-other-push-the-stroller-along.
We then went over to Isetan Scotts for more shopping. The underpass from Tangs was not at all wheel-friendly; Carol had to help me with the stroller. SIGH... I don't suppose I could ever mall-hop with baby on my own. The baby carrier will do the trick but I will not be able to try on clothes. Anyways, this time there was Carol and we did get to Isetan. Checked out the pretty super nursery room. It was spacious with 2 breastfeeding rooms and quite a few change tables and also a mini sofa! Luca fed well then. I suspect he needed privacy!!! hah hah!
We continued shopping and Carol carried Luca while I went to the fitting room. Ended the day with coffee and some finger food at TCC. Even then, Luca needed to be held. Gosh. I'm convinced Luca is one homely chap cus I finally successfully placed him fuss-free into his stroller after we asked for the bill!!
Managed to get some stuff so all the hassle was worth it:)
Happy 3 months, my darling!
Here's what you're doing very often... drooling!
Not too long ago, I got reconnected with some of my college classmates on Facebook. I was 'found' by one of them and through her, I 'found' a few more! The reach of Facebook is just amazing... cus even my folks are on it!
So anyways, this group of them are coincidentally all teachers, and since it's the school vacation, we all met up last Friday for lunch at Chili's. I was glad none of them really changed that much! You know how teachers are like in the classrooms.... but this bunch of them are still the same! Just like how I remembered them to be more than 15 years ago!!! It was great!
One morning at home...
I had an inspiration for this picture of me and Luca.
Dave's away for the week... for work, to two of the most fashionable cities; Paris and Milan. How lucky to get away from the heat in Singapore (and at home!!!).
After much thought, we decided it'd be best for me to bring Luca on a short vacation as well... to my folks' place! Lots of +es: get away from the construction noise at home, meals prepared for, hanging out with the grandparents and great-grandpa, aircon, and I'll get to attend yoga classes again since Luca can have his grandparents mind him for a couple of hours!! Only one minus... too much to pack for just 1 week away from home! Thank God for the wagon.
It's been 4 nights now, and I can see Luca's adapting to his new cot, enjoying the company of my folks, the morning and evening walks around the estate, and definitely the aircon as well! And for me... homecooked meals everyday! What a luxury!
Met up with the Japanese yoginis for lunch at the new cafe-bar KPO in the revamped Killiney Post Office. Apparently, cafe-bar KPO is not named because it shares the same premise as Killiney Post Office, but after its location at the junction of Killiney, Penang and Orchard road!
This stylish restaurant serves up mostly comfort food in a chill-out bar ambience. Definitely a cozy hang-out place for small groups of friends. There were 6 of us... and it felt pretty cramp... add 2 babies and 2 stollers... hmmm...
Wanted to try out the organic vegetarian fare at Green Room cafe last Saturday. But the restaurant was closed for a private function, so we settled down at Canopy, but ordered the food from Green Room;) The waitress remembered us from 2 weeks ago, and commented how much Luca had grown since! Yes... I would think Luca isn't very forgettable with that mane of his!
Dave ordered pasta for his 10km team relay at the Adidas Sundown Marathon in the evening. And I had baked brown rice. Food was bland... in a good way... and tasted real wholesome.
Here's Dave... needing a cheer from Luca... but it sure looked like Luca was the one needed to be cheered up!
