Taking Jayden's photo

Jayden is close to 4 months old now and becomes more playful and talkative. He likes people playing with him, talking to him, making funny sounds and funny facial expressions. Jo always likes to have Jayden sitting on his lap and starts having their 'father and son' talk. Jayden likes it too!

Since Jayden has become more playful and active, I find it more difficult to take his pictures. He will gaze seriously at my camera when he finds me trying to take his pictures, just like this:


Or, maybe a little bit more cheerful look, like this:


The only way to take nice pictures of him is to take it without his notice. In this case, he won't be looking at the camera but other side and this is the minus point. But, looking at the pictures I got, I think still ok.


Cartoon and funny Jayden~


Cheeky Jayden~


Friendly Jayden

The Red family

It was Jo's birthday! We decided to have one casual family photo, with everyone wearing Liverpool jersey. Of course, Jayden wore his first Liverpool kit that his father bought him earlier. It is still a little bigger for him. I think it will be just nice when he turns to 5 months old.


I think he likes his Liverpool kit well. In this photo, he seemed to be getting ready for a heading. I think Jayden really looks like Jo, just like a chop!!


Looking straight to the camera, say Happy Birthday daddy~


We are The Red!

Great daddy!

I was away to China for the last five days and Jo was the one taking care of Jayden other than my mum. It was the first time the father and son being together without me...

I know Jo can handle his boy for sure, but I was still worried. I must say that Jayden was really a good boy when I was not around. I remember I told him to be good before I left home and he did it! And I must praise Jo for his ability, willingness and patience in taking care of his little hero while I was away. He not only took care of Jayden but also did all the house cleaning. I'm sure not many daddies willing and able to do that, but my daddy Jo at home did it very well!!

Unlike most of the men, Jo always give me a hand in all the house chores. He will wash clothes, mop floor, wash toilets... And he cares of me even more than before. He will wake up in the middle of the night to place a pillow behind my back (to reduce my backache) when I'm breastfeeding Jayden. Sometimes he may even massage for me while I'm breastfeeding Jayden. He will help to put Jayden to sleep when I don't feel well, giving me more time to rest.

I know all these don't come for sure and should not take things for granted. It is something that I should cherish and appreciate. I believe in 'Like father like son'. I hope Jayden will grow into a man like his father.

Dear, thanks a lot!

Jayden found his hands

Jayden keeps looking at his hands nowadays. I find him sometimes gazing at his hands for a very long time. I think he found his hands and he is so amazed by his new explore!

He likes to lick and suck his fingers since he was 2 months old but he could not control his hands well. So, he used to miss his fingers half way licking or sucking and started crying. Not anymore now!


Gazing at his cute little hand


Finger lickin' good

Recalling Hokkaido trip~

It is time for company team building again! This reminds me of the last year management retreat - Hokkaido! It was the trip I bought the magic cup for Jo as his birthday present.

I miss the food and hot springs there. I still can smell the fresh king crab smell now! No wordings can describe how pleasant the trip was than pictures...


First night at Noberibetsu, a hot springs area. All hotel guests are requested to wear kimono.


King crab~ still alive! It 'bite' my fingers and that's why I shouted when I took this photo.


Seafood feast! Salmon was the lowest grade, king crab was the best!


Cheers~ visit Asahi beer factory.


Having ice cream during winter, shiok!


Music box house.


In Hokkaido city... kuso!

We are going to Huangshan, Hangzhou this year! I know I will miss Jayden for sure~ And will worry about Jo too!

Sling sling sling

Jayden is growing up and getting heavier. Yet, he is still a little manja boy who always asks for carry. He hates craddle position. I have to carry him in tummy-to-tummy position. This causes backache and shoulder pain.

I think I should get myself and Jayden a baby wearer! There are so many types: mei tai, ring sling and pouch sling. I decided to go for ring sling, easier to adjust and yet stylish. And finally I got my ring sling on Tuesday!

Jayden likes his ring sling. It must be very comfortable as he fall asleep within minutes the first time I put him in. I like my ring sling too. It is so much easier for me to carry him around, while still keeping my hands free for other things. I use it at home to put him to sleep, snugg him in when we are in the car, put him in when we go to clinic... and more later!

Me and Jayden with our first ring sling. He is sleeping, again! Haha...

Cheerful Jayden

Since Jayden has recovered from colic, he becomes a more cheerful baby than before. I can leave him in the bouncer or on bed for about half an hour without entertaining him, still he can remains cheerful.

He is close to 3 months old now and starts 'talking' and 'singing'. He likes to look at downlight or fan, and talks to it. He starts gurgle too! When I talk to him, he will look at my lips and response to me. When I sing to him, he will follow after me by making ah~, uah~ or u~ sounds. He starts communicating with people by making those simple sounds other than crying. I am so amazed by his progress!


I love my cheerful prince!

Made in China

I went to Meizhouwan, Fujian for work for the past five days and there was no direct supply of breastmilk to Jayden. To keep the production, I have to pump it out. And I decided to try my luck to bring it back home for Jayden - breastmilk made in China!

Frozen breastmilk can last for 3 months. It can last for 48 hours after defrost. So I requested a favour from the hotel cafe to freeze my breastmilk in their freezer and took it out on the day I checked out from the hotel. Then I kept the frozen breastmilk in a cooler bag, wrapped it well with a thick jacket and put it into my luggage bag. Considering the travelling time from hotel to the airport, from Fuzhou to Malaysia, and from KLIA back to my house... my breastmilk could probably partially defrost. Jayden must finish it by the following day.

I managed to freeze and bring back close to 30 ounces of breastmilk, and dumped 4 ounces that failed to freeze.


30 ounces are just nice for Jayden's one day requirement. I am glad I did it!