Copycat or is it baby's development???

Nelson just turned 14 months yesterday (17/04/09) and he has achieved so many things.

As a parent, we need to show good manners and behaviour as they will mimic us as they grow. Nelson learns the art of "Bahasa Indonesia"... yes we want him to be able to speak and communicate in our mother tongue. He has picked up several words which he can actually apply it appropriately.

For example,

1. Nelson knows that whenever Mummy or Daddy calls his name, he needs to answer and say "Apa??"... which means "what/yes??"

2. He also knows how to say "Enga apa apa".. translating "It's ok"

3. He would say "Mamam" if he's hungry

4. Gung Gung = Kung Kung = Grandpa

5. Ba Ba = Po Po = Grandma (he still cannot say the word "Po")

Nelson also develops this long form baby vocabulary "papapa.. gagaga.. bababapapapa.." which translates "I don't know what I'm talking about". It intrigues me so much that at such a tender age, babies can pick up certain words and remembers them.

When Nelson started family daycare, the Carer tells me that Nelson always calls for me saying "mamam"... I forgot to tell her that it means "I want to eat".. Now she understands and whenever Nelson says "Mamam" she would bring his food and feed him.

Life is beautiful and precious...

The "Tale of Monkey & Lobster" portrays how love from parents are unconditional no matter how tough it is. Even imperfection cannot stand in the way of love from your parents. As a parent myself, I will always love my children and do whatever is best for them. This blog also shows how precious life is and to enjoy and share every day and every moment with your family and loved ones.

Everyday - morning & night, I would shower my son, Nelson with cuddles and kisses and letting him know that Mummy loves him very much. Nelson understands and he would in turn "kiss me" with all his saliva. Eventhough he is only 14 months old, babies are very sensitive and they can sense emotions. They know when you are happy or sad and they can make you laugh when you're feeling down or angry.

I wish I can be a full time mum but isn't this luxury not available to everyone?? In a hindsight, I enjoy every second and minute I play with my son and no matter how hard it is emotionally, physically and financially, I will always love him unconditionally and be the Best Mum to him!!

Blogging... the new means of communication

Recently I have been addicted and following couple of blogs and am amazed as to how many audiences blogging can capture just by diarising your life. The blog "Tale of Monkey and Lobster" captured my heart and attention in a way that I was able to feel the pain and siffering of loosing your baby. It transported me back to exactly a year ago with vivid pictures of my son sick with NEC (neocritising endocolytis). It also made me appreciate and love my son even more.

I have never thought of jotting down daily the bitter sweet memories which took place 1 year ago from the birth and the ups and downs that I experienced in being a new Mum.

I started blogging my experiences - joyful experience as well as some sadness, last year but I must admit that I have not diligently entering my thoughts and experiences regularly. I realise that blogging also helps in sharing your thoughts with others and down the track my son will be able to cherish all the wonderful memories that we share throughout his childhood.