Reviewing 2010

We decided to conclude our stay in ireland and decided to return to Malaysia for good. My wife was all nervous about returning home but I am very very excited. But towards the end she managed to calm down after she got an offer. On the other hand, I am all excited to bring my little one home. New place new life for us, especially for Lorelai. She will get to see grandpa(s) and grandma(s), aunties and uncles, and her cousins. I just can't wait to see the joy in her eyes. She will have people all around her. Hopefully they won't scare her though.

December 31st - We stayed at home. Sucked ain't it. Well, they both were still ill so we couldn't do much. I had one beer at home welcoming 2011 while they both were asleep. First time in my life I celebrated new year alone with a can of beer in my hand.

December - Last year when everyone was getting all excited towards the year end mood we (my wife and I) were engrossed by sickness-  flu, cough and cold. My wife got it first. Then my little one. Poor thing got hit the hardest. It was the swine flu. The UK affected the hardest where more than a hundred died. It scared me to death worrying about her. And after three weeks she strongly fought the illness and fully recovered. Thank God.

Christmas - Well, we are kinda alone in a foreign land. Just the three of us. But fortunately, my Argentine friend invited us to his Christmas Eve gathering. Yes we went. We mingled around with them (the all Argentines who are far away from home like us) throughout the eve. Lorelai enjoyed running around touching anything she could and thank God she did not break anything.

5th Anniversary - It could have been better but dining out with Lorelai was just impossible. She was uncontrollable when comes to table manners. Was it my fault though? We went to a local bar & restaurant (Bulls & Castle), which is just a block away from our apartment. We ordered BBQ Ribs, Rib Eye Steak and Seafood Chowder. Super good but just couldn't enjoy our meal. But she is part of the anniversary.

Daddy's Birthday - Just a happy birthday was all I get. That was a mutual understanding though. I think that's the end of any of my birthday celebration.

Lorelai's Birthday - Yeah...her first! Should be grand and jolly but instead it was gloomy. Just the three of us again. We celebrated at home. All we do was taking photos using auto mode. How I wish I have all my family members rejoicing the moment. Sorry baby. Next time will be a grand one for you. I promise.

Creche - Yey! After my in-law left we sent Lorelai to the creche. First we sent her to YMCA creche. It was a disaster. The worst creche and minders. They were rude and did not take care of babies professionally. Lorelai became less and less excited going to the creche and that was when I knew something went wrong. Until towrds the end she just did not want to go. She cried madly when I tried to leave her to the minders. They told me it was okay but I knew that she had been crying all day as I saw crumbs and crumbs of mucus in her nose. I bet they let her cried all day. So one day, I told them to call me if she cried for more than an hour. And they did. I closed my shop and rushed to the creche. They did not expect met to be there that fast though. There I saw Lorelai crying madly crawling on the floor trying to get her attention. So when she saw me opening the creche door she was shocked. The she said..."your daughter is very possessive!". And that's the last day we sent Lorelai over. That creche shaped the attitude of my baby.

Then we have to look for a new creche. We found one, which is justfew blocks away from my wife's office. Oh boy! They loved her overthere. And she loved it there too. They said she is the salesbaby as she gave good impression to all potential customers. Thanks to Fitzwilliam Creche and staff.

Mommy's Birthday - I bought her card but we did not do anything too. Stayed at home and enjoyed our homecook steak.

Mother-in-law's Visit - Thanks to her. While I was taking care of the shop whe volunteered to come over taking care of Lorelai. She stayed for over two months. I felt so bad for her as she gets to miss all her friends and hubby back home.  At the same time, my brother-in-law (Alphonsus) came over too.

Shop - We opened a shirt printing shop. I was very excited and all but it's life was cut short. Sales were increasing every month but still due to the current economic downturn it makes every shop operators nervous. The shop managed well until I left for home. It was the best experience I ever had. I learned so much and enjoyed doing it. Will do it again one day.

My Sister's Visit - My sister Christina came to visit us. Great! Oh such a lovely moment when we welcome her at the airport. Lorelai was clinging to her right away. I think she sees the resemblance.

London Trip - Last April we went to London meeting up with my brother-in-law (Anyi). Oh boy I was very very anxious to meet him. It has been months since the last time we met and back then Lorelai was not even concieved yet. This time he gets to meet Lorelai. How wonderful. We also get to meet my cousin Betty. Tired but worth going.

Lorelai 2011

Lorelai has grown so fast. Time flies. As much as you adore her at the age as fast as she grows. What can I say. She is 18 months now (today) and walk fast enough for me to run around chasing. She still has the baby talks saying things that we don't understand but yet it is very interesting to hear her. How I wish I know what she's talking about.

She dance mimicking TV and sings along with any tune. She loves the ABC, Hallelujah by Alexandra Burke, Fireworks by Katy Perry and Justthe way you are by Bruno Mars. She lovessssssssssss Tinker Bell. She can sit on her high chairs laughing and copying their actions until the end of the show.

Well, Lorelai experience so much lately. She may be 18 months old but she experience more than she should have. She had two white Christmas's and been here and there. She enjoys the snow but doesn;t like it long. Probably too cold.

We had our photos taken with santa. Lorelai is still afraid of santa. Still cried. We went to our friend's place christmas eve and she had all the funs hanging around with the older people. There one baby who is about her age and she went to be before nine. Lorelai stayed up until the time we left, after 11pm. She must be tired.

Well...we are entering 2011 and will return to Malaysia in 30 days time. She has no clue of what mommy and papa planned for the year. For one thig for sure it will be a culture shock for her. Lots of people and hot weather. She hasn't met any of our relatives from home yet apart from few of them. She must be overjoyed or scared. We will see...