Birthday Girl 
Tong and her cousin. She has imagined and designed her birthday cake a few months in advance :)
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Blowing balloons 

Tong can blow balloons! She brought 2 balloons to the playground and just can't stop blowing them even when sliding down from the slides and chasing the bubbles:)
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Flying back 
Tong and I back to Singapore after having one month holidays in New York. Tong was able to mix well with the kids and relatives over there.
Many thanks to the 2 ladies who sat beside us that were so patient and helpful when Tong had a little cry. Tong had been a very good girl after that. it was really amazing for a little one settled so well for a 20 hours flight. We had a pleasant journey :)
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Diaper free at night 
Hey, Tong has been successfully diaper free at night continuously 3 nights :)

Tong's recent routine from evening time:
6.00pm - light snacks for her while I preparing dinner
7.30pm - dinner
8.00pm - play time; she loves cutting with scissors recently
8.30pm - bathe & play in the water
9.00pm - play or song time
9.30pm - she make her milk with my help
10.00pm - story time; we will act too
10.30pm - go potty before Zzzz

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Greet The New Day 
"Let us say goodbye to yesterday with gratitude and greet the new day with Good Faith." - Jing Si Aphorism by Master Cheng Yen
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Good farewell for another good start 
I don't like conversation ends without saying a good-bye. I will just feel things disconnected improperly and lost. You will never know the person will still be there for you to be contacted the next second. If you were able to do so, there might be another different situation. Don't take it for granted even with our closest family and partner. Good farewell for another good start.
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Present 
We might have thought of doing something when we are more available, richer, less stress, trouble free and etc. We might still let someone we concern to wait even just for a kiss, a hug or some words. Not everything is giving a second chance in life. If you're so lucky to go over again, why should you wait for the next moment? NOW is the PRESENT that no one can provide again.
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Ways to live happily :) 
Ways to live happily
1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
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Big girl 
Breast feeding had been a very precious moment for both of us. It was so wonderful that both of us have done the best emotionally and physically in the weaning process. Tong is no longer attached to my breasts since 1 March. We are now close to each other in different way. She would touch my hair softly and let all my blues or problems melt with her understanding eyes and smiling face.

Tong started to sleep in different room by herself since last 3 nights. She would make some noise when she woke up. Mommy would stay by her side and Tong would hug Mommy and smile with a "touching nose".

"Xin Tong wants to shh shh..." Yeah, Tong is now able to pass motion and urine by herelf in the potty and toilet (with little help). She can wear her pants, take out her shirt and choose her favorite dress :)

Thanks Tong, you let me be a happy mommy!
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You have been great! 
I met some great mothers recently. They have been facing many difficulties in their life and emotions from months to years. No matter what had happened to them, they keep on stuggling and take good care of their children. They might had never heard a single word of praise or appreciation. Nevertheless, I'm sure their children will appreciate and love them very much, if not now it will be in the near future.

Every mother is a great person. They will still do their best even at the difficult moment!
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