Celebrating Ashton's Full Month

It's nearly a month since Ashton arrived! I thought we were rather low key in the manner we've entertained guests and arranging for the ritual full month celebration but that kept yesterday rather busy for us. I felt really bad for not blogging as much about him compared to when Cayden first arrived.

Ashton grew and has the chubby cheeks his older brother has since his first month. It's lovely to see how Ashton grew... He has been a lovely baby! He doesn't cry as much as Cayden and even if he cries, he is really gentle. A stark contrast to his short tempered brother. Hope he will be a positive influence to little Cayden!

I did something horrible yesterday and today today, I tested Cayden's love for Ashton and did so by asking Ashton to be brought back to MY home. Cayden was very sure that he didn't allow that to happen and insisted that I cannot bring Ashton home. He said,"I like Ashton. You cannot bring him home." *SWEET* Yesterday, on our way from Vivocity back home, I told Cayden that it was not possible to fit the family into the car, and if Ashton and Mum had to join us for dinner, we have to leave Ashton in the carboot or leave him on the roof of the car. He got very worried and started dispelling those thoughts from my mind by sharing that it will be dangerous to leave Ashton on the roof. He was worried Ashton would fall from the roof and hurt himself. *NICE BABY*

On the other hand, Cayden seemed to have developed exceptionally fast in the area of conceptualising and thinking! Uncle Sam and I have been brain storming on how to deal with this fellow who has loads of thoughts going through his mind. Reasoning is definitely very crucial in our daily interaction with him... :) Like many other smart children, taking instructions is something not happening each time already. You need to help him understand why decisions are made like that... PHEW! He has been telling me that he decided to take some actions because "my brain told me to so.". I nearly fainted from hearing these coming from a 3 year told...

Housekeeper Koh

Cayden has been rather busy playing the role as an attentive brother to Ashton! On Saturday, after multiple requests, he was finally allowed to carry Ashton. The request was carried out in the safest environment we could find at home. :) Papa YT was behind Cayden and they were both sitting on a mattress laid on the floor. There were pillows, cushions and blankets around them anyway... Cayden did the most extraordinary thing - funny face throughout the few minutes he was holding onto Ashton. He is actually quite a monkey... an adorable one!!!

Apart from holding Ashton, Cayden offered his service to Mama Irene when it was time to feed Ashton. He held onto the bottle while baby was being transferred into Mummy's arms. He acted according to all instructions given and took tissue as a bib for his brother. I was told that when he returned from school on Friday, he rushed into the room and greeted his brother. Cayden told his brother he is back home. *SWEET*

There would never be a dull moment with Cayden around even though there is a newborn at home. Despite reminders to keep quiet, Cayden was unable to settle down. It did seem that he is very happy and excited with all people at home and a new brother to love. So he tried to be funny by wearing his pj on his head. We thought he looked like a nun.... Hahaha!

The Routine

Reality finally sank in with Ashton's arrival back home. Grandma, Mama Irene and Papa YT has been busy with the frequent feeds Ashton needed anytime throughout the day and into the nights.

Belching a new born is such a funny scene to watch! I am already imagining how people will be laughing at this photo if Ashton were to put it up on his Wedding day at the dinner reception. He will hate me for snapping this. :)

We are hoping that Ashton's umbilica cord will drop off soon now that his poo has finally turned normal brown color on Saturday. It's really funny to see another baby Cayden at home. We've been discussing how Ashton looks like Cayden from certain or rather most angles. We are all just so glad to be seeing Ashton sleeping peacefully like an angel and smiling in his sleep each time after his feed. :) LOVELY!

The Day Ashton Went Home...

Ashton was given the permission to go back home last Friday. :) He went home in that orange romper Cayden picked for him. I could not resist taking a photo with him on Friday night! I like this picture of me with little Ashton.

Aunty Yangming took a photo with Ash too! Nice photo!!!