Maternity Shots

While browsing through my old photos, I told my husband that we should go for a professional maternity photoshoot this time round to preserve the little moments. 

After browsing through many websites, we finally decided on Bambini Photography for their natural style and looks.

The package cost $499 which includes 75 mins of studio session, 1 piece of 8" by 12" Print, 1 piece of 5R Print, 28 edited soft copies, props, outfits and flowy fabric drapes provided. 

It was a great 90 mins with the photographer, Melissa. Kris warmed up after 20 mins into the photography session and as amateurs to angles, poses and public display of affection. We were patiently guided by Melissa through the entire process. The photos turn out great even without editing (The lightings were good, we were natural, the smiles are so warm). 

Happy New Year 2017

Happy New Year everyone and I wish everyone a health and happy 2017 ahead.

For myself, 2016 has been wonderful in terms of work and family. 2017 will bring me greater challenge being a mother of two with a challenging career.

Welcoming a new addition to our family

As I stay confined this Christmas and New Year, we would like to welcome our 2nd bundle to this world. Hello little boy and welcome to this world.

Kris has been showing mixed feelings for her little brother and me these few days

• When she came to visit me at the hospital, she refuses to greet nor hug me. Frankly, I was slightly upset. After discharge and a few days later, I asked her why she refused to hug me in the hospital? "Because, you are sick and you got a needle poking your hand"
• When she saw me feeding her brother for the first time, she burst out in tears asking her father to feed the baby instead.
• The moment she reaches home from school, she looks for her little brother and shower him with her soft toys butttt taking them back after a few days. 
• Hugging and carrying her little brother became a daily affair (of course with the aid of mama and papa)

As for me, being a second time mama 

• I'm more familiar with the pain and process that comes after labour
• I'm more in charge of what to do during confinement month
• Learning how to juggle between a newborn and at the same time not neglecting the older child
• There is limited "ME" time now with 2 children. After the newborn sleeps, I have to pat the older child to bed and finally myself.
• Learning multi-tasking (I need to grow 6 more arms)

Thankfully, I have my husband around during the past weeks to help me with those small but important task (groceries, taking care of the older child so that I can get my rest and wink, choosing of names, fixing the car seat and running multiple errands).

Will you slap your child?

While shopping at Daiso, I witnessed a parent slapping his son about 4-5 years old. I was shocked and left me thinking whether I will publicly display such acts.
It left me troubled for a few days and I wondered what scars will it leave on the child? Will it lead them to be abusive adults? Will it dampen their self confidence?
Personally, I agree to discipling your child behind closed doors and not yelling or hitting them in public causing them to be in the limelights at times.
What do you think?