Monday, November 25, 2013
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| We make up to Jaekan by bringing him to the zoo! |
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| Jaekan at 14 months old-curious and observant :) |
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| Little terror in many ways! Haha |
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| His famous "There! There! There!" |
i'm leaving at ;
7:17 AM;
7:17 AM;
Happy 12month old Jaekan!
It was a much anticipated time for me because it really means that "I passed my 1 year probation!" Though it was much look forward, but we didn't have plans to celebrate because Jaekan was down with HFMD and also flu/fever/cough! It was a very challenging month for us as I cared for him for almost a month. He was really unwell and lost weight, lost appetite. But, he still loves to play :D I think 12 months old marks quite alot of difference because he started sleeping through the night, being really stable/doing well with his naps and also started walking, pointing at different things, understanding simple instructions. He also mimics our actions, dances to music and also "talks" on phone/remote control. He is really cute!
However, at 12 months old, i decided to take no pay leave till he is 18 months old to care for him at home as he is always falling sick at infant care. :) Its a big step for me because I stopped work without back up plan or salary. Jon was having job issues too. We are financially challenged but yet, nothing convict me to simply take that step to care for him. In fact, I would like to leave my job but it just didn't happen.
I am surprised how much motherhood has allowed me to taken (to careful me) bold steps simply believing that it is just the right thing and natural thing to do. When i had Jaekan, i decided that going part time was the path i should take which allows me to spend more time with him and I also wasn't comfortable to put him in infant care for long hours. (somehow, i didn't think it was the right time to do to a baby and actually i felt Jaekan wasn't happy there. He cried alot. At 7-8 months old, kept calling me and waiting for me to pick him up) I gave up vanity (bye bye to any form of luxury and hello to haggardness and maidhood). I felt I literally gave up pleasures that I used to enjoy, social/personal life and struggles time with hubby. It was just a huge transition for me. I knew a woman that I never knew in myself and gain maternity/givingness. Of course, in return, i felt i lost youth, beauty etc.
I never leave a job without any plan nor finances planned and now, i have taken this step. Even though its just short few months, but its also something bold for me. I am thankful that motherhood has taken me to a new level and constantly challenged me in many ways.
It was a much anticipated time for me because it really means that "I passed my 1 year probation!" Though it was much look forward, but we didn't have plans to celebrate because Jaekan was down with HFMD and also flu/fever/cough! It was a very challenging month for us as I cared for him for almost a month. He was really unwell and lost weight, lost appetite. But, he still loves to play :D I think 12 months old marks quite alot of difference because he started sleeping through the night, being really stable/doing well with his naps and also started walking, pointing at different things, understanding simple instructions. He also mimics our actions, dances to music and also "talks" on phone/remote control. He is really cute!
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| Jaekan at 11 months old (with HFMD but still happy). |
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| Jaekan at 10months old. Looks like ninja turtle |
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| Jaekan at 12 months old. He learnt to walk a week after his birthday |
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| Water play at Vivocity. He really enjoys the cooling water |
I am surprised how much motherhood has allowed me to taken (to careful me) bold steps simply believing that it is just the right thing and natural thing to do. When i had Jaekan, i decided that going part time was the path i should take which allows me to spend more time with him and I also wasn't comfortable to put him in infant care for long hours. (somehow, i didn't think it was the right time to do to a baby and actually i felt Jaekan wasn't happy there. He cried alot. At 7-8 months old, kept calling me and waiting for me to pick him up) I gave up vanity (bye bye to any form of luxury and hello to haggardness and maidhood). I felt I literally gave up pleasures that I used to enjoy, social/personal life and struggles time with hubby. It was just a huge transition for me. I knew a woman that I never knew in myself and gain maternity/givingness. Of course, in return, i felt i lost youth, beauty etc.
I never leave a job without any plan nor finances planned and now, i have taken this step. Even though its just short few months, but its also something bold for me. I am thankful that motherhood has taken me to a new level and constantly challenged me in many ways.
i'm leaving at ;
6:36 AM;
6:36 AM;