Preparation for Josh's birthday bash

Josh's 1-year old birthday is approaching soon in less than 2 months time, and I haven't really started planning for his birthday bash other than booking the venue. Will probably settle for this place called Sol Playground Cafe at Turf City, as the package includes deco & food (lazy mummy's easy way out). It's a cosy little cafe with an outdoor play area but the only worry is that it's a little out of the way and hard to find for the guests.

We plan to do a small party for close friends on the 25 Oct, Sunday and have a private family celebration on his actual birthday on 30th. The party will be kept small and simple, so no special theme too, as I think this is more for the parents not the baby!

Now I got to settle the birthday cake, goodie bags, invites etc .....gosh so much things on my to-do list! After his birthday, we will be going for a short trip to Japan without him....feeling guilty, but we really need a holi! :P I'm doing a 40-page photobook titled Baby Joshton's First Year Chronicles, to follow his journey and growth from birth till now....here's a sneak preview of some of the pages.

Josh's first swim at the pool

Last month we took Josh for his first real swim at a swimming pool with Jie Jie Kitlyn and parents at Safra Yishun. It was raining the whole morning so the water was still rather cold when we went in the late afternoon.

We were pretty amused to see him in his swim suit, which was 1 size too big for him. Poor Josh however didn't take to the water too well and was shivering away in the pool. He also didn't like the neck float, which was probably too small for him. Jie jie Kitlyn on the other hand enjoyed the water very much and was kicking away happily.

Think I will get a sitting float and bring him next time to swim at Jie Jie Izabelle's home when the weather is sunny.

Rise of the 10-month little terror

10 months ago my darling boy was just a tiny weeny 2.8kg, 50cm tall baby, but now he's 9kg, 75cm tall little boy. He can stand unsupported for 30 secs but not stable yet. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be around to witness him take his first step! It's really fun to play with him as he can wave bye bye (vigorously with both hands), clap his hands loudly, do hi-fives, and hold out his hand to shake yours. He knows where are his nose and ears and can say the last word of each sentence from his favourite song Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

Josh is so full of energy and poor Ah Ma has to chase after him all the time. Same goes for Daddy & Mummy...we will be so dog-tired every weekends. He is also such a drama king, one minute he can be crying with huge tear drops rolling down his cheeks and the next minute grinning away cheekily when he gets his way. One look at his cheeky face and you can tell he's going to be a mischievous little terror next time. A very worried Mummy is looking at the Super Nanny videos on Youtube now!

Daddy has taken some cute photos of Joshton taking his shower, but as this is a clean, healthy family blog, you won't get to see any of his naked butt shots :D