The Not-So-New Baby Group

19th Playdate at Aunty Tammie's New House! 14.11.07

2007-11-15T09:38:00.002+08:00

Deepavali at Auntie Julia's - 08.11.07

2007-11-15T09:38:00.001+08:00

18th Playdate at Gymboree - 07.11.07

2007-11-15T09:37:00.001+08:00

17th Playdate at Auntie Julia's 31.10.07

2007-11-15T09:34:00.000+08:00

16th Playdate at Aunty Isabelle's 24.10.2007

2007-10-26T10:36:00.001+08:00

15th playdate at Aunty Eunice's 17.10.2007

2007-10-26T10:34:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE VERY SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL!

2007-10-13T21:59:00.000+08:00

Oct 13th 2007 - Naiema turns ONE!

And Happy First Raya to you too!

14th Playdate at Auntie Phillipa's 10.10.2007

2007-10-13T21:52:00.000+08:00

This week was supposed to be at Aunty Karen's but Cahaya caught a flu, so Auntie Phillipa stepped up and offered Tara's NEW home!

4 Moms and bubbas came and had a great time.

Congratulations to Auntie Phillipa & Uncle Andrew on the acquisition of such a lovely new home!

13th Playdate at Auntie Amelie's 03.10.2007

2007-10-09T20:13:00.002+08:00

This weeks playdate was held at maddy's and Auntie Amelie's house. There were at least 6 of us and our mums had some great food while we ran amok! We even celebrated Hannah's First Birthday!

I love you Maddy..

darn it.. you caught me in the act!

The hosts!

Mesmerised...............................

The 3 'Alexanders' watching the Malaysian Space Shuttle take off. Lucas pretty upset he wasn't selected!

Karl trying to escape!

Errmmm.. excuse me.. will everyone please pipe down! I want to go to bed!

A VERY SPECIAL WISH TO A VERY SPECIAL LITTLE GIRL

2007-10-07T12:24:00.000+08:00

OCT 3rd 2007 - Hannah Malini D'Cruz is ONE! Happy Birthday Hannah, from all your friends!

12th Playgroup at Auntie Nikki's 26.09.2007

2007-10-06T10:14:00.000+08:00

Story Time!

11th Playdate at Auntie Furry's House 19.09.07

2007-09-22T21:30:00.001+08:00

This week's playdate was at Aunty Furry's! What a lovely place you stay in Naveed!! Thank you for the great day and sharing all your toys.

The host, Naveed .. and his Mama Furry !

Help!! Monster behind me!!!

Hannah doing her fave pastime... eating!!

Ugh.. what is that???

Come on you two.. kiss and make up will you??

man.. this is one popular toy! Ladies.. take a number okay.. says Lucas!

Hey man, come here.. I wanna tell you something! I think that French chick Madeline is HOT!!

Annabella practising her moves!

The boys - Marc & Naveed looking smoooth ... and hungry!

God! I'm EXHAUSTED! When ARE we going home. There's only so much a baby can play you know Mum!!

Next Playdate 19 Oct 2007 - Furry's!

2007-09-17T21:41:00.000+08:00

It’s at:
Armanee Terrace Condo
Unit # A8A-03A [wing A, 8th floor, unit 03A]
No 8 Jalan PJU 8/1
Damansara Perdana

10am till finished!

It’s located close to Mutiara Damansara [the curve, ikea, tesco, etc].

If you take the Penchala Link, go all the way after Mont Kiara and you’ll see the sign for damansara perdana. Follow Damansara Perdana past Metropolitan Square [it’ll be on your right hand side]. You’ll pass shop houses on the left and continue until you go through a roundabout.

After the roundabout you’ll see a tall, white building on the right. That’s our building.

It sounds complicated but it really is not. The condo is actually almost at the end of Damansara Perdana.

I’ve attached two maps. I hope it’ll help you guys.

If you have any problem just call me at 012-3379770 or 03-77286401.

Furry.

50 reasons why it's fun to be a parent

2007-09-13T21:07:00.000+08:00

When your baby is crying at three in the morning or your toddler's just thrown his lunch all over your newly mopped floor, it's easy to forget the good bits about being a parent. To help you through the tough times, here's our round up of the things that make parenting fun.

1 Panicking because you've been given this newborn baby to take home and you haven't even got the manual - then realising how much fun it is learning on the job.

2 Feeling a tiny fist curl around your finger when you touch his palm.

3 Gazing into your baby's eyes and knowing he trusts you totally.

4 Breathing in the best smell in the world: sleepy baby!

5 Being amazed the first time you wrap him up in his blanket, put him against your shoulder, pat him gently and incredibly the yelling stops!

6 Being the most tired you've ever been in your whole life - and the most happy.

7 Sitting up in bed feeding your baby in the middle of the night, and knowing that all over the world other mothers are doing just the same.

8 Watching your partner show his son or daughter off to all the visitors.

9 Finding out, at your antenatal class reunion, that no one gets bored of your birth story, no matter how many times you tell it.

10 Overhearing your partner at a party talking earnestly about the best brand of nappy.

11 Watching your baby's sleeping face and wondering what the future holds for him.

12 Discovering how lovely the dawn chorus can be!

13 Taking him out for the first time and discovering that everyone wants to stop and talk.

14 Experiencing that amazing feeling of tenderness when your baby falls asleep in your arms.

15 Buying that Scalextric set/Batman costume/Sylvanian family you always wanted (even though your baby is only one week old).

16 Discovering how infectious a baby's giggles can be.

17 Having someone to leave the family heirlooms to, even if they're only some love letters that baby's father once wrote to you and your grandmother's china puppy dog.

18 Exchanging a smile with other pram-pushing mothers.

19 Dreaming up fantastic food combinations for your baby: avocado and banana, chicken and grapes or sweet potato and broccoli.

20 Laughing when your baby starts waving at everyone on the bus or in the supermarket.

21 Discovering all the little characteristics that make your baby unique: fat toes, sticky-out ears, hair that sticks up no matter how much it's brushed.

22 Taking millions of photographs, which you keep meaning to put into an album, but never quite get round to it.

23 Developing a new family language as your toddler talks about scissoring the lawn or asks for a bikkit.

24 Having little pairs of pink wellies lined up in the hall and/or Action Man underpants scattered on the floor.

25 Knowing the right things to say and the best way to help when your friends have a baby.

26 Watching Nana and Grandad spoil their little treasure rotten.

27 Joining in tactile toddler pleasures like squeezing playdough in your hands, scrunching through autumn leaves or jumping in puddles.

28 Discovering that he's inherited your love of music or his dad's interest in racing cars.

29 or, even better, discovering he has totally different talents, like dancing or painting - where did that come from?

30 Waking up to a sloppy kiss from your toddler.

31 Rediscovering the simple pleasures in life: brightly coloured flowers, the softness of a cat's fur or the feel of sand between your toes, with your little one.

32 Getting used to being known as Jack's mum or Emily's dad.

33 Crying when you see a baby born on TV, understanding how mothers feel everywhere from Beijing to Belfast.

34 Discovering the pleasures of three in a bed - even if you and your partner only have a few inches of space while your baby lies sideways across middle.

35 Enjoying the chance to be really silly again - walking around quacking like a duck or sitting at the table wearing a bib and silly hat to encourage your baby to eat.

36 Trying to answer those awkward questions: Do fish sleep? Why is the sky blue? How do cows have babies if they can't get married?

37 Relishing the moment when he first says, "I love you, Mummy".

38 Re-discovering how brilliant children's books are, even if you do sometimes have to "lose" the one he's wanted every night for the last three weeks!

39 Having one big bubble bath together: and squabbling over who gets the end with the taps.

40 Running up a quick cat costume out of a piece of string, an egg-box and an eye-liner pencil for a party.

41 Multi-tasking: learning how to mix up a bowl of cake mix with one hand while you stick a plaster on a toddler's knee with the other, breastfeed a baby and phone your mum to ask her what she wants for her birthday.

42 Discovering the world through your toddler's eyes: seeing him gaze at a caterpillar or stare transfixed into a rockpool.

43 Making a whole new circle of friends, who just happen to be parents, too.

44 Seeing your values: trying to be straight, kind, honest, hard-working and treat others like you'd like to be treated, rub off on him.

45 Enjoying making up with a hug and kiss once a tantrum is over.

46 Going to a Disney film and no longer being the only unaccompanied adult in the queue!

47 Finding out that bringing up children gives your life a new sense of focus.

48 Crying when you drop him off at playgroup for the first time, then bursting with pride when you pick him up and realise he hasn't missed you at all.

49 Keeping all his best artwork from playgroup and turning your kitchen into your own Tate Modern.

50 Hearing your child say "mum" and wondering who that is, then realising - it's YOU!

BABY SIGNS PLAYGROUP 12.09.07

2007-09-12T22:28:00.000+08:00

As there were many Mums away and some not able to attend a playdate, and no playdate had actually been planned, this week 5 of us ventured to KIZSPORTS at One Utama for a TRIAL BABY SIGNS, SAY & PLAY CLASS.

Though none paid attention ( except for maybe Hannah ! ) all the babies had fun eating the toys and roaming around the big room!

Mums' piled down a big lunch at Ms Read afterwards, before rushing off to put all our little darlings and monsters to bed!

BABY SIGNS CLASSES

2007-09-08T14:35:00.001+08:00

HELLO all.. Today I did a BABY SIGNS course ( the one i told you about ) . It was really fun 2 hour session, with Jamie the course presenter. She is really nice, well informed and her living proof that this program WORKS!! is that her son Shawn came in at the end, and showed us all the signs we asked him for!!

As no playgroup has been confirmed for this Wednesday, is anyone interested in going to Jamie's TRIAL BABY SIGNS PLAYGROUP at ONE UTAMA from 11-12pm? It is RM20 per pair of Mummy and Baby.

10th Playdate at Auntie Julia's House 05.08.2007

2007-09-05T21:19:00.000+08:00

Thank you JULIA SMITH-KARAN ( our elusive paparazzi shy host ) for having this week at your lovely trendy home!!

Just like this Madeline, grit your teeth and grin... it's the latest look..

Stuff the little drummer boy! Its' 2007 - chicks rule!

Chela & her darling little daughter AVA!

You Mums can't beat us babies in the cute-ness stakes. Give it up already okayyy??

Cheers folks.. don't mind me.. I've had a few.... hiccup!

I'm to sexy for my onesie, too sexy .... ( and on the song goes )

Teacher ! Teacher! I know the answer! Me! Me! Me! ( oh Tara you smarty pants .. says Cahaya.. )

Swear to God. This is my best Peter Rabbit impression!

Mother of The Year Awardee Mrs Tammie Morris aka Cabbie aka Barbie aka Cruel Chinese Mother

Finally my mother got the hint! Feed ME!!

Gian Darling. Focus. Focus. The subject of today is 'Balance Sheet'. Yesterday's was 'P & L'. Not today.

If I hide behind Mummy's legs.. maybe I won't have to go home. Zara! Wake up and come out to play!!!

9th Playdate at Auntie Eunice's. 29.08.2007

2007-09-02T22:11:00.000+08:00

Welcome to Gian's Gardens & Pool !!

Hey Mum - look at us!We're all acting busy so you Mums can eat Uncle Andrew's DELICIOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS CHICKEN RICE!!

I love you sooooooooooooooooooo much Mummy!

Thank you Gian & Auntie Eunice for having us - we're so glad to be here!

I'm not really sure what you're supposed to do with it Naiema, but it looks kinda RUDE to me!!

Tara!!! That's just RUDE!!

Mummy.. why are all the other babies eating and I'm not? I'm HUNGRY!!

Karl & His Mummy Shireen

Come on Tara and Naiema, I'll race you! Last one across the playmat is a rotten egg!

8th Playdate at Auntie Isabelle's. 22.08.2007

2007-08-23T21:52:00.001+08:00

It all happens HERE!

Welcome Daniella to the Group!

Caroline's Gorgeous Little Madamoiselle
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Lucas & his Mummy The Thoroughbred Tammie

Zara Sitting Pretty

Marc & Gian

Welcome to my place this week everyone! ( says Marc Alexander )

The scene of the crime!

Cahaya!! I can't believe we are 9 months old already!! Oh no!! We are so old I feel like pulling my hair out - no, i'll pull yours out instead!!

Roar!! Like a Lion !! You go Maddy!

Befor you take anymore photos .. Let me just explain one thing Aunty Amelie - I charge per shot!

Lucas was having a spot of fun with the trucks till Mummy interrupted him!

looks like Zara's a bit hungry!

Whaddya mean we have to leave? Already??

7th Playgroup at Auntie Nikki's ( Again !! ) 15.08.07

2007-08-17T09:25:00.000+08:00

This week's playdate was supposed to be at Auntie Eunice's and Gian's but Gian was not so well, so it was ob to Auntie Nikki's! Only 7 of us babies were there but we still had a great time! ( even though it was pouring outside!! ) Thanks again Hannah & Nikki!

Tara & Mum Pippa having a time out!

Karl & His Mummy Shireen

Now that you mention it.. I am kinda tired...

Don't blame me.. i'm hungry!

Mummy what is Naiemah eating?? That looks a whole lot better than mine!

Yum Yum ... Finally!

Whaddya lookin at? Never seen a baby practising standing??

Check out my fight stance! I'm going to be a champion kickboxer JUST like my Mum!

Karlo have you had enough?? Come on, follow me, I guarantee no one'll know we've left!

6th Playgroup at Auntie Nikki's 08.08.07

2007-08-17T09:24:00.000+08:00

Hello everyone! Welcome to my house again ( says Hannah & Mom Nikki )

Auntie Julia and Zara FINALLY back from the UK! We missed you guys!!

The Ultra Handsome Marc taking a break from looking gorgeous to have some nourishment!

Marc - not too happy that Gian nicked his Sophie!

Ever seen a flying giraffe? Well - now you have!

5th Playdate - 1st Aug 2007

2007-08-01T21:34:00.001+08:00

This week's playdate was at Madeline's house. we were 7 babies and our mummies ... it was a lot of fun. Our mummies just stuffed their face with all the lovely food brought by everyone ... so much that everyone took some away for their dinner !

Welcome to my new home in KL !

Lucas had a crush on Annabella !

Karl pinning Marc down to the mat for the 3 count !

Naveed stayed out of trouble !

Having fun ?

Lukas is sooo sweet !

4th Playdate - 25th July 2007

2007-07-26T19:00:00.000+08:00

This weeks' playdate was at Karen's. About 8 babies and their Mummies turned up. Among the Missing in action were poor Naiema who was ill and Karlo's Mummy Shireen who was ill too. We hope you both get better soon! Thank you everyone for coming and having a lovely time!

Welcome to my house this week everyone!! I'm SO excited!

Gian and Cahaya.

What did you say Cahaya ? Smack you then you know!!!

Madeline having a great time!

The scene of the crime!

Ladies playing..ignoring Naveed!

3rd Playdate - 18 July 2007

2007-07-18T22:36:00.001+08:00

Today's Playdate was at Shireen's house. A lot more than just the folks in this photo attended. It was a great day for all the little ones, playing with Karl's great array of toys. At least 7 babies had solids whilst the party was on, one had a poop ( we won't mention names here.. he he he ), Lucas had a sleep, and all the Moms had plenty of great food. Thank you Shireen!!

From counterclock wise, Karl the Head of the house, Sharifah, Naiema, Chela, Ava, Lucas, Tammie, Cahaya and Madeline!

Oo la la mon petit cherie Madeline ... Come here for some good ol' french loving!! Vavavooom madamoiselle! ( Marc Alexander trying to have his way with Madeline ! )

Gimme some lovin' Karl !! No Cahaya ! Go away!! I won't take no for an answer Karlo!!

2nd Playdate - 11 July 2007

2007-07-18T22:15:00.000+08:00

This playdate was held at Phillipa's. Not as many turned up today, however it was a cosy little group with some superb Mac 'n' Cheese and the usual gossip!

As usual Cahaya is bullying Karl!

Inaugural Playdate - 05 July 2007

2007-07-18T20:58:00.001+08:00

The very first Playdate was held at Nikki's and Hannah's house. it was a great success with an extremely high turnout rate! The food was pot-luck style and everyone pitched in. A wonderful time was had by all, kudos to Nikki and Hannah and Happy Belated 4th of July!

Tara and Mummy Phillipa to the rear left, Maddy in the front left, Shireen in the background on the right, Karl rear right and Cahaya front right.

Cahaya and Karl having a conversation ( Karl doesn't look too pleased, although Cahaya seems to be over the moon??!!)

All the girls in the Kitchen! While the Mums pig out!!