The New Man in My Life: February updates...

Went to my first basketball game with S. It was in the afternoon so Janice came to help look after the kids. Definitely exciting, NY Knicks vs Orlando Magic..too bad Knicks lost at the last quarter.

Josiah was finally chosen as Star of The Week. He was so excited and enjoyed finding things to bring to school in the mystery bag beginning with letters Q and R. We gave him quilt, quarter, Quaker Oats, razor, Ribbon, red packet

His teacher said he did not understand how to give clues and instead just gave the answer to class....oh well, I did try to ask her what does he need to do but she told me that he would know.

Josiah recited John 10: 11, 14 for Midland Park Gospel Hall Sunday School Treat. Will post video later.

Joanna is sitting up unassisted and not toppling over at all. She is eating apple, pear, toast, rice, egg, cheese, sweet potato, carrot, oatmeal cereal in very small quantity. Recently I caved and bought her some commercial baby food as it was a hassle to prepare 1 tablespoon of baby food 3 times a day. I do freeze batches of apple, pear & carrot puree but would probably try to be more chill about her eating habits and quantity. For instance, on weekends, if we are out or at church I do not even bring food for her. She has milk and will have a little table food if suitable. Very chill, right :p

Personal achievement this past month:

- Took Joanna to FAO Scharz to hang out and look at baby stuff. Walked her around Central Park and even bought an artwork. Not a big deal but Joanna hardly goes out with me alone unless we are going to the grocery store round the corner. Central Park is a good 25 minute walk away and being a Malaysian at heart, I find that way too far :p

- looking after both kids till bedtime as S is busy with work/ work function/ NBA match. Figured out how to get dinner, bath & bedtime routine for both of them. Thank God for Ipad2! First dinner for Josiah, then dinner for Joanna, then bathe Joanna, dinner for me (if she is not fussy otherwise no dinner for me till late), bathe Josiah, iPad time for Josiah with threat of punishment if he comes in to disturb me putting Joanna to sleep, brush teeth and read story for Josiah, clean up mess from dinner, pray Joanna will sleep through the night....

- made my first ever CNY cookies : Almond cookies - looks good but taste okay only

- made pineapple tart for CNY - looks okay only but tastes good

- made new friends with another mum in building. She has been God sent and so friendly and helpful. We just had our first family meet-up and it went very well. Planning to spend Superbowl Sunday with them over steamboat

- going out with other adults for lunch! crazy but very good for keeping my sanity and need for socialisation

- taking Josiah for playdate with his classmate. It is so difficult to make this effort as I'm still not comfortable bringing Joanna along.

- managing to print photos and make photo album for Joanna as well as greeting cards for the believers in London whom I miss dearly.

- planning lunch date with S as it is Restaurant Week in NYC. We are going to Bar Boulud, owned by famous Daniel Boulud for $24.99 (3 course)