Random Photo

Looking back at all the photos taken during Christmas, this one was my favourite. Katelyn, my neice was dressed up like a fairy princess for Christmas, meanwhile, Bryan is looking all grown-up in his rugby shirt. Awww...

Water Play

Last year, in Pat's Schoolhouse, once in a while, the school would organise a waterplay party session for Bryan and his whole class. It included a couple of pools, a waterslide and lots and lots of boats, containers to play with. He really loved it.

So last Christmas, Daddy bought him a waterpool. When it's blown up, it is actually 2 pools in one, with a small waterslide from one pool into the next. We brought it out yesterday and blew it up for him. Now Bryan can have his very own waterplay sessions. Or even pool parties! Maybe that's what I'll do for his birthday in June.

An Apple A Day

I currently use a Macbook which I'm really happy with. The startup is very fast and the desktop has lots of convenient functions in it. The software is usually very stable and doesn't give error messages. The graphic and multimedia programs are excellent. Making slideshows and even movies is a clinch.

However, I think there is a problem with the Magsafe power adapter. I had it replaced once and it stopped working after a few months. This time, my warranty had just ran out. I went down to the Apple service centre in Wheelock Place and was told I had to call up Apple to confirm that I could replace it for free. So I went home and did that. Then the second time I went down, it was closed for a function.

The third time I went down, I managed to see someone after about almost 45 minutes waiting. And they told me it would take 2 working days to replace. I had to come back to collect it. That was a week ago. Granted it's the new year and there was a break. Still... I called them up a couple of days ago and was told that it would come in the next two days. I'm still waiting for them to call.

Going by what they told be before, does that mean it would take another week? It's just to replace the adapter. They don't even have to fix the old one. Now my Macbook battery life is down to about 30%. Grrr... I'm going to complain to Apple, they should change service providers.

Unresolutions 2008

1. Have another baby. My mother-in-law has been dropping hints about Bryan needing some company and how the age gap is just perfect.

2. Find a better paying job. Government service is great for the masses but I need a new car.

3. Find more time in a day. I need to find the time to go to the gym at least once a week. The last time I went after 6 months of inertia, I only managed half my usual workout and I'm still aching. AND I need time to read up for my Graduate Diploma Course.

4. Maybe if I spent less time on Facebook, I'd find the time to do other stuff...

5. Like blog more often.

6. Get a new car, like one of those hybrid ones that don't use as much petrol. But also see point 2.

7. Wean Bryan completely off diapers and his milk bottle. That should save me some money for another baby's diapers and milk. Also see point 1.

Christmas Gifts

So it's the Christmas season and presents giving time! My darling hubbie bought me the Ipod touch. It's so slim. And I can sync it with my MacBook's calendar and address book. And I can surf the net and watch movies, look at photos... Oh yes and listen to mp3s too...

Then I bought my hubbie a gorgeous watch, which cost me most of my end of year bonus. Bryan also got a new bicycle from his grandparents, which he absolutely loves. He can't wait until after Christmas to start riding it. And ringing the bell on the bicycle.

Rubik's Cube

I solved it not once but twice! Yay! With quite a bit of help from a solution guide. Each time, it takes me a couple of hours and lots of twisting. Now, absolutely nobody touches with cube without my permission.

Toilet Training Part 1

This afternoon after Bryan woke up from his nap, I removed his diaper as usual and then asked him to go pee in the potty. He was happy to. And then he asked me if he could wear his underwear, "Like Daddy." So I put it on. And kept him busy, we did some colouring, some stickers, and I let him blow some bubbles. Later, when we went out for dinner, he was quite happy to wear just his underwear. We kept reminding him to let us know if he needed to pee. He actually managed to stay dry for about 3 hours. I think it's great progress. He has never been without his diaper for so long before. And he promised to wear his underwear again tomorrow at home. *Crossing my fingers*