Our toddler is 3-years of age and she still sleeps with us.
Her bed is placed next to ours, well, more of our mattress as we don't have a bed. This allows for us to sleep right next to her and allows those bf sessions in the wee hours of the morning where she'll normally help herself.
Putting her to sleep is easy too. I would bf her and she'll start to doze off or she'll sleep on her own when she's too exhausted from the day's activities.
Whenever she wants to fall asleep, she would either hug my arm or keep poking my armpit (yes, armpit!!!). Her leg would normally find its way and land on my leg or tummy.
I know of parents who have set a bedtime routine for their child before settling down to sleep ie drink warm milk, have a warm bath, brush their teeth, read a story book then tuck the child in. What is even more amazing is that the child sleeps in a separate room and the parents would switch on a night light so that the room is not too dark. :)
I admit, I can't let her go just yet. You know, the thought of her sleeping in another room, all alone ... I just can't.
I don't think we would be able to send her away to her own room anytime soon.
It just feels more secure and safe to have her around in our room. Instances where she'd suddenly wake up from a nightmare and starts crying, I can immediately console her back to sleep.
Just last night, she suddenly woke up around 1am, calling out for "Daddy" and started to cry. She was looking at the shadow of our curtains on the ceiling.
Honestly, she looked quite scared and kept staring at the ceiling.
I recited some prayers in her ear, hugged her tight, could feel her fast heartbeat and stayed with her for an hour until she finally fell asleep.
I don't know, it just feels better to have her nearby. It feels better to have her still bf even though she's already 3 yo++ (ok, though sometimes it is a bit tiring coz I have to lay down on one side during feeding sessions and my back would hurt like crazy when I wake up in the morning).
If anyone else questions why I'm not letting her sleep in her own room, probably I'll respond with "Why not?"
Friday, 25 July 2014
Saturday, 12 July 2014
Perpustakaan / Library @ TTDI
We decided to check out our local library since the little one is now asking me to read the same book to her like 10 times!
All's good and I'm happy that she loves to read but I must admit, sometimes I jump the lines / sentences / pages.
Reading the same thing over and over again reminds me of the time back in school when I had to study for an exam.
Off we went to the library using Waze as I wasn't familiar with the area.
Guess what? WAZE brilliantly showed me the way until I had to turn into a back alley, behind someone's home (which was facing the library) and I couldn't find any entrance into the compound!
I told my daughter "Oh no, Ummi can't find a way in, no parking."
She responded with "Find another way, Ummi, that way!"
Either way she pointed, she won't know where it would lead us but at least she's telling me that we should find another way hahahaha
When I managed to make a huge turn, going back out on the road and finding the entrance, I managed to see the sign "Perpustakaan".
I parked the car and we walked towards the building which was facing the tennis court. There was another building where I had parked the car but it was written as "Dewan" so I knew I shouldn't be going in there to see if there was a library.
We stepped into the kids' library and took off our shoes before entering.
The place was huge with tables and chairs neatly arranged, aisles of books organized at the other end of the library whereas rows and rows of chairs organized near the window for activities ie story telling session.
The room which I was more interested in (and my toddler too) was the "Bookstart" room for toddlers aged 4 yo and below.
Upon entering the room, you would feel like it was a kindergarten with soft toys stacked in the middle and some tables and chairs. Interesting :)
Some pictures below:
We spent most of our time here as she managed to find Snoopy in the room, so we played pretend play with Snoopy and Hello Kitty (which she brought) whilst we read tons of interesting books from the room.
Membership is allowed for kids aged from 4 yo for RM 6 whereas for adults, RM 16.
I know for sure that we'd be heading back here again! I just LOVE going to the library.
One thing our toddler picked up was "SSsshh, quiet, it's the library." :D :D :D And she'll display a serious face whilst saying it.
Address: Pusat Komuniti TTDI, Lot 31204, Jalan Athinahapan (Taman Tun Dr Ismail), 60000Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours:
All's good and I'm happy that she loves to read but I must admit, sometimes I jump the lines / sentences / pages.
Reading the same thing over and over again reminds me of the time back in school when I had to study for an exam.
Off we went to the library using Waze as I wasn't familiar with the area.
Guess what? WAZE brilliantly showed me the way until I had to turn into a back alley, behind someone's home (which was facing the library) and I couldn't find any entrance into the compound!
I told my daughter "Oh no, Ummi can't find a way in, no parking."
She responded with "Find another way, Ummi, that way!"
Either way she pointed, she won't know where it would lead us but at least she's telling me that we should find another way hahahaha
When I managed to make a huge turn, going back out on the road and finding the entrance, I managed to see the sign "Perpustakaan".
I parked the car and we walked towards the building which was facing the tennis court. There was another building where I had parked the car but it was written as "Dewan" so I knew I shouldn't be going in there to see if there was a library.
We stepped into the kids' library and took off our shoes before entering.
The place was huge with tables and chairs neatly arranged, aisles of books organized at the other end of the library whereas rows and rows of chairs organized near the window for activities ie story telling session.
The room which I was more interested in (and my toddler too) was the "Bookstart" room for toddlers aged 4 yo and below.
Upon entering the room, you would feel like it was a kindergarten with soft toys stacked in the middle and some tables and chairs. Interesting :)
Some pictures below:
We spent most of our time here as she managed to find Snoopy in the room, so we played pretend play with Snoopy and Hello Kitty (which she brought) whilst we read tons of interesting books from the room.
Membership is allowed for kids aged from 4 yo for RM 6 whereas for adults, RM 16.
I know for sure that we'd be heading back here again! I just LOVE going to the library.
One thing our toddler picked up was "SSsshh, quiet, it's the library." :D :D :D And she'll display a serious face whilst saying it.
Address: Pusat Komuniti TTDI, Lot 31204, Jalan Athinahapan (Taman Tun Dr Ismail), 60000Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours:
Tuesday, 8 July 2014
Healthy Poop!!!
I know for sure that those reading this entry are moms or dads or guardians who are concerned with their kids' pooping habits.
I, for one, was under the impression that checking the poop color and smell was a thing of the past. You know, when you Google "stool chart" as the baby's poop turns a certain color and you become worried?
My toddler is 3-yo this year and for the past couple of weeks, her passing motion experience had become an unpleasant one for her ... and mine too as it saddens me to see her in pain :( :( :(
I feel like a failed mom, seriously!
So when I decided to put my foot down and ensure that she eats her vegetables, she has been consuming carrots, corn, green peas, broccoli and asparagus for the entire week!
The results?
Healthy poop ... happy toddler!
I wouldn't be able to tell if she was passing motion as she'd do it secretly whilst she was playing.
All of a sudden, she walked to the fridge and turned herself around, checking out her behind in the reflection!
I asked her what she was doing.
"My bum-bum is full, Ummi!"
Aaahh, that means that she passed motion and feels that it is going to explode from her diapers!
I'm glad, really glad that she wasn't suffering anymore and we're working on having her consume her vegetables every single day.
Next up, fruits! :)
I, for one, was under the impression that checking the poop color and smell was a thing of the past. You know, when you Google "stool chart" as the baby's poop turns a certain color and you become worried?
My toddler is 3-yo this year and for the past couple of weeks, her passing motion experience had become an unpleasant one for her ... and mine too as it saddens me to see her in pain :( :( :(
I feel like a failed mom, seriously!
So when I decided to put my foot down and ensure that she eats her vegetables, she has been consuming carrots, corn, green peas, broccoli and asparagus for the entire week!
The results?
Healthy poop ... happy toddler!
I wouldn't be able to tell if she was passing motion as she'd do it secretly whilst she was playing.
All of a sudden, she walked to the fridge and turned herself around, checking out her behind in the reflection!
I asked her what she was doing.
"My bum-bum is full, Ummi!"
Aaahh, that means that she passed motion and feels that it is going to explode from her diapers!
I'm glad, really glad that she wasn't suffering anymore and we're working on having her consume her vegetables every single day.
Next up, fruits! :)
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