Stage Actor in the Making

Ok... I admit I wasn't an attentive in the video. I should have taken the nailclipper from Cayden. But imagine I did, I would have taken these overly exaggerated expressions and emotions. I think Cayden really looks acting - we should send him to speech and drama classes!

Shower Time!

Just before Cayden left for Dubai, he stayed with us over a weekend. I took some photos of him before, during and after shower. I supposed shower really makes a difference and it induces sleep too. :)

Oh no....

Cayden hasn't been feeling well since he arrived in Dubai in early October. He seems to be suffering from a bout of flu. Last night, he was taken to hospital because no doctor was available to see him late in the night. His fever went on and seems pretty high too. Hope GO THERE gets well soon....

His Latest (Temporary) Squeeze

Everything Cayden does these days is almost about what Barney does in the DVD. In the past months since he started taking a fancy on Barney, Cayden never asked for a Barney soft toy. We concluded that Cayden doesn't like such girlie stuffs. On the second last day that Auntie Janet was around, we all took a quick walk a BHG at Bugis and Cayden refused to let go of the Barney stuff toy. We paid for it eventually. :D

Even when he goes out or takes a nap, Barney follows....... Some may ask: "What about Tortise?". The answer is Kuma the tortise remains his only comfort toy. :)

Walking Up The Stairs Independently!

At 1.25 pm on 8 October 2008, the following MSN message came from Cayden's mum.

Irene Ng says:
just now when we were taking our morning walk downstairs
Irene Ng says:
cayden walked up the stairs independently!

Love-Hate Relationship

According to Cayden's mum, Cayden misses Uncle Sam alot... He has been calling Uncle Sam since he arrived in Dubai! Seeing cars and throughout anytime of the day, he will call for Uncle Sam. The adults are helpless! How did Uncle Sam respond? "Ask him to write me a postcard if he misses me that badly.". I supposed this is what is known as love-hate relationship....Before Cayden left for Dubai, he avoided Uncle Sam at all costs. But now when they are far away from each other, he misses Uncle Sam. Let's see if Cayden will give Uncle Sam a big hug when he returns back to Singapore.

Bang Bang!

Bubbles Time!!

Mimicking Papa & Grandpa

He certainly knows how important it is to read face and body language. Lately, he was scolded because of his attempts to test our patience through many means and ways. Grandpa got angry and so did Papa.... See how much he realise what it means when Grandpa and Papa mean business.

DUMP vs. JUMP!

This question was recently posted to Cayden: "Who taught you to jump on the mattress?". He replied: "Ah Gong!". Grandma and us originally didn't believe because judging at Grandpa's old age, it was not possible that Grandpa demostrated bouncing on the mattress. So we asked Cayden again: "Who taught you jumping?" and his reply remained consistent. True enough. Grandpa was the one encouraging him to jump on the mattress. Each time when Cayden bounced on the bed, he rattles "DUMP". Initially we were puzzled then we realised he meant JUMP! This jumping thrill probably started ages ago and got magnified over the weekend when we were at Vivocity.

He is leaving with grandparents, papa and mama to Dubai for 3 months tomorrow... How we will miss (him *AHEM*) corrections: THEM!

Catching Up With Aunty Janet

Aunty Janet returned to Singapore on Mid Autumn Festival. Cayden hasn't forgotten about this Aunt he met in Australia this April. Grandparents months of efforts in reminding Cayden of this Aunty hasn't been wasted. Those daily reminders and reference to photos probably explained why Cayden allowed Aunty Janet to carry him so fast. Obviously Cayden was happy to have another person who is so willing to accept his commands: "GO THERE!". Here are some photos taken at Bugis the day before Aunty Janet returned to Australia. Look at the expressions from our dear Connoisseur! It's not too difficult to tell that the worrisome Terrible Two infant stage is approaching!

This is what happens when one spends too much time with Cayden... Your energy gets drained! Haha!

His Wonderful Sense of Smell!

Cayden turned 19 months old yesterday! YIPEE!!! He is behaving more like an adult these days. We were at Chinatown wet market on Saturday evening for dinner. It was unbelievable that our Connoisseur did this :

He couldn't stand the stench from the wet market and covered his nose with his left hand! Some elderly aunties at the Tiong Bahru Chicken Rice restaurant thought Cayden found them smell and kept smelling their clothes. Haha! We had a hard time convincing Cayden that the place do not stink and had to show him by taking deep and hard breaths along the street. He didn't believed us! Though he removed his hands, he refused to breath normally. SO AUNTIE and HOW FUSSY!