Potty Training Part II

It has been good for the past few weeks ever since we congratulated the boy for being potty trained. He's adapting well not to wear diapers during the day time, except for his afternoon nap/night time. Even though sometimes we have "accidents" that he peed on the floor, but it's okay. Once in a blue moon we did have major poo accidents that he just poo-ed in his underwear. =/

Anyway, I just have to keep reminding him from time to time, every 20-30 mins if he wants to pee/poo. Sometimes he might get too focused on his toys and he forgot he's no longer on diaper, therefore I just need to keep reminding him or most of the times, I will bring him to pee every 30 mins, or maximum 45 mins. If he had a big bottle of water, then he needs to go every 15 mins. We're doing great this way.

Today, he can run to me and grab his underwear and says "Pee Pee wants to come out already". He can hold his pee, unlike last time he will just shoot whenever he feels the urge ! Haha!!

Today, at 2 years 5 months, mommy is super proud that you are getting more expert in potty trained and you did a great job boy! =D

Little Ones

Lately, my FB news feed is flooded with many babies making their royal entrance into the world, friends changing status from mrs to mama as they discover the little miracle growing inside of them, babies taking baby steps one at a time and hitting the milestones like a champ... Looking at all these pictures, my heart leap for joy. I'm happy for them. Giving birth to a baby is the greatest gift one could ever have. I wouldn't trade anything in this world for this... I like children. I like kids. I like babies.

Today, I thank God for the two greatest blessings in my life! I'm so so blessed to be blessed with two blessed healthy children. They are the best gifts ever! Looking back from the day they were born till today, I just couldn't stop thanking God for His protection over my children. Thank you Jesus!!

An evening stroll at Batu Ferringhi, Penang

Oh well, I didn't expect Batu Ferringhi beach at Penang has so much to offer. From parasailing to horse riding to jet ski to swimming and building sandcastles. Obviously, we had dressed the kids in the wrong attire. We didn't expect the beach is sandy and clean and most importantly, no sand flies. We thought of making a trip to the beach just for some cool sea breeze and enjoy the sea view at Starbucks, but the kids were both so excited when they saw the sandy beach. The big sister couldn't resist the temptation and asked if she can sit on the sand and make some sandcastles. How can I say No to that little face.....

While the people in KL were still combating with the hazy air, we were in Penang enjoying a clear blue sky and freshly brewed air from the sea. The sea breeze was just so awesome, refreshing, relaxing and amazing!

 Horse riding on the beach... 

 

Daddy-children moment...  

 

The Starbucks here is so relaxing, with a beautiful seaview!

Then, it was time for dinner, we decided to just quickly grab some food nearby and then make a trip home. The hubby chose Tarbush as dinner for the day! It was my first experience at Tarbush. At first I wasn't that keen, but after tasted their briyani and grilled chicken, I will be back for the second time! Their food is delish!!

So guys! Make a trip to Batu Ferringhi beach if you long for a short and relaxing holiday. I just love the beach .... Hopefully the next trip here, our resort for the day is Hard Rock Hotel. =D

NextDirect.com is awesome!

Shopping online is so addictive! I wish I'm staying in the States now. The baby clothes are so so pretty and cheap! How I wish they offer free shipping like Nextdirect.com. Shipping alone from the States to Msia already cost about RM80-RM150 depends on how heavy is your parcel. Not worth at all. But thank God, I have my bestie who helps me to shop every year from the States and brings back in her luggage! Thank you so much Grace! 

Anyway, I love Nextdirect.com. They offer free shipping all the way from UK to Malaysia if you purchase RM110 and above. This amount is easily achievable and imagine, they send your parcel through DHL that comes with tracking! Furthermore, their hotline number is always active and their customer service is so good and efficient. I called few times to their customer service and when they said they will call you back the next day to check on your payment status, they really did! Shopping at nextdirect.com is really awesome and easy! 

NEXT has been my all time favorite baby clothes. Thank you NEXT for offering free shipping! I hope this free shipping lasts forever .......... And I will be your loyal customer. =D

 Here's my second purchase from nextdirect.com. I ordered this item online on last Friday and received the coming Monday. How awesome is this.

 Couldn't wait for our coming trip in December!! Say hello to snow and winter!! Yippie!!!

 Such a nice jacket! This piece indeed is a love at first sight. The sizes ran out fast and thank God, they restocked again after few days. I have to order a unisex winter jacket so that little brother can wear in future if we ever go to winter wonderland again. Cost saving in mind.

 The inner jacket with some fleece on the neck and bottom to keep your child warm and cosy. 

Look at my little Eskimo! Isn't she cute... I bet she will be cuter if this jacket is in pinky rabbit. :p Again, we have to make a wise selection so that unisex color can be worn by the brother in future and we don't have to spend additional money unnecessary. 

I guess there will be a third purchase from nextdirect.com again since I haven't found any nice jacket for the little boy. Hopefully they have new designs coming out in November. Again, thank you NEXT for the free shipping...

Coffee Chiffon Cake

I wanted to bake orange chiffon cake but I was a little lazy to squeeze out the orange juice, hence.. I looked for an easier version of chiffon cake, Coffee chiffon cake that uses instant coffee mix, 3in1.

All I can say that this recipe is great! The chiffon cake turn out to be so spongy and fluffy and yummm!

 

Baking in the oven!

 

After removed from the oven, I turned it upside down and once cooled, I removed the container and here you go!! 

 

The taste was so good, and baby boy loves it!

Here's the recipe from Table for 2

Ingredients:

A)
5 egg yolks
85 gm corn oil
115 ml hot milk
1 1/2 Tbsp instant Nescafe Gold
120gm sugar
150gm flour
1 tsp baking powder

B)
5 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
90gm sugar

Method:

1. Dissolve coffee powder in hot milk. Leave to cool down.
2. Preheat oven to 180C.
3. Combine milk with the rest of ingredients (A) until it becomes a smooth paste.
4. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add in cream of tartar and beat until soft peaks.
5. Add in sugar bit by bit and beat egg whites until stiff.
6. Put in 1/4 of egg whites into (3) and fold to combine.
7. Repeat step 6.
8. Pour (7) into remaining egg whites and fold to combine well.
9. Pour batter into clean ungreased tube pan. Lightly shake pan left and right to level the cake.
10. Bake at 170C for 40 minutes.
11. Immediately remove from oven and turn cake upside down on table. (cake will sink if not done fast)
12. Leave cake to cool completely before dislodging from pan using a flat knife. Cut with a sharp knife.