It's just different

Christmas, New Year, Mrs Neo's Birthday.

These dates usually see us in some places abroad. We love Japan, or rather, I love Japan and I made Mrs Neo like it with me. The plan for 2009 was a June - Hokkaido Lavender Trip and a year end west Japan trip across the holiday before we cover most if Japan and say byebye while we move on to another destination.

I guess Japan is shelfed indefinitely.

We did not even think about holiday. We have no time, no money.

Similac 1 is $42/tin. The boys, with a mix of breast milk, still does a tin per week.

So everytime I buy formula milk, it sets me back $160. Pampers around $50. New teats around $10. Domestic Helper $360. Water&Electricity $180. Blah blah blah....

All goes out to the boys.

We try to give them the best, within our means.
I guess all parents does that. It's a natural thing to do.

I only now look forward to bringing them to Thailand this December 2010. They will be 1year 3mths old by then. Everytime I go to Bangkok, I can't help but imagine and take note of where to bring the boys to buy toys, where Mrs Neo can do her shopping and which massage is the best for my Mum.

I'll be really looking forward to this trip.

As for now. All eyes and attention on the boys, watching them grow.

Everything else can wait.
Among all choices now. I place family as the top place.

Everett's First Flip

28th December 2009
7.08pm

I was there to witness it!
Cute!

But of course he end up crying as he did not have strength to flip back.

Friendly Daddy, always around to lend a helping hand.

Enzo's Feeding Teats - Sorry, sorry

We always blamed Enzo for being naughty.

Why?

Because before the 3rd month. His feed can be as long as 1.5hours long! He would suckle, play with the teats, cry, everything, except drink.

My mum was very angry with him and was always "scolding" him.

We had started both boys on NUK. A brand we decided to trust. The shape of the teat is special, a wave that is supposed to allow the tounge to roll and allow suction. It even came with a air vent system that prevents colic.

In a twist of event, after I arrived back home from an overseas trip, my mum suddenly ask if Enzo us having problem drinking. And that's when we all realised the problem. Enzo does not know how to suckle with that teat!

We changed it to a regular one and he drank 100ml in 10mins.

For the next 3 days. Mrs Neo, Mum & I kept saying sorry to little Enzo.

Parents watch out. There always is a reason to things, its important to find out why.

Sorry little Enzo!

YouTube, my new found friend

If you are a father of a new born baby, have wireless internet connection at home.

You should probably agree with me.

Night feeds can be very taxing, especially after a tiring day at work. The babies are tired too. But they are hungry and just need to feed.

This equates to a sometimes slow feed that may take up to 30minutes. Watching them suckle can really make me sleepy... gotta keep awake thpugh, to ensure that the milk is not leaking, blah blah.. and most importantly, that you never fall asleep and let go of the baby.

So now I watch YouTube! My recent nights was full of clips on UFOs and Area 51.

It results in a happy and full baby, and an alert daddy.

Takashimaya Christmas Sale

I personally always felt that Takashimaya is the place to be for Christmas.

its always filled with gift ideas and the sale is always on during this time.

We went over this morning and planned to get a thermal container for porridge for the boys.. They won't need it till 6,7months old. But since its cheap now, typical Singaporean style... buy first and keep.

So we got out favourite brand - 'Elephant Brand', from Japan. Comes in a compartment for porridge and two smaller ones for vege and fruits, so that it stays fresh and not get all mixed together. Got I think 15% discount. Shiok! Suppose to stay hot for 6hours.

I also got a new fragrance to replace my long love - Bavlgari, Extreme. I love the Extreme, but have been wanting a new fragrance for a long time. Today finally found a new one! It had such fresh scent and non choking effect (I'm not a fan of heavy musky scent), I love it straight away, nothing else the salesman offered was as good!

Mrs Neo paid for me. It's gonna be my Christmas present.

It's so nice I got straight the 125ml. Don't even have to try a small bottle. Got 50% discount somemore! Haha! Shiook man.

Can't wait to wear it on Monday...

The Pear & The Lizard

I was driving home yesterday evening and found a lizard in my car!

it was crawling by the side of the driver window.. and its in the car! I nearly freaked out! I was lucky that stretch of road had no vehicles and I unwind the window and used a paper to chase it away. Quickly wind th e window up and drove off.

But lizards have sticky feets. Apparently, it did stick to the car! I had this few small pieces of remnant pear that some inconsiderate neighbour threw and landed on my boot.

Today as I was waiting for Mrs Neo to get off work, I decided to use some water to wash it off.. when I popped the boot, the same lizard was there! Yes I remembered its color and size!

it was eating the pear. And while I tried to chase it away, it jumped into the boot! I don't know why buy I had a feeling or will do that. So bo bian la.. removed everything to find it and encouraged it out assuring him that its a better world out there.

Especially with the boys now. I have less time to wash my car. But I still keep it a point to keep it clean, dust free, insect free.

Tomorrow on leave. Have to find a slot while the boys sleep to go clean it up again.

Sorry guys, I wanted to take a pic of the lizard but it ran away ( I was glad it did ). But its not those single grey ones. It's those brown with black spots. Measure around 6cm long.

If you see him, tell him I don't miss him.

38Degree Water, Milk Powder, Milk Bottle & Me

I'm not complaining.

But during feeds, I tend to be awake for 40 - 50 mins. This involves milk preparation, the actual feeding, Burping and patting the boy to deep sleep.
Then washing the bottles.

I have alot of time on hand while doing that.

So usually I play a short game, check my mails on the blackberry, think of the things to be done at work later or just plan the day ahead.

Parents are such great beings. Being a father now makes me look at life in a whole new way.

When folks tell you school is the best, its true.

You're too young. You'll understand when you grow up. That's true too. I always thought I'm already a grown-up... many years back. Buy its only now. That I felt REALLY grown-up.

I guess all these sayings are true but if you are ready to truely understand it.

Signed,
Mr Electronic Neo @ 2.38am

Starhub Launches iPhone3Gs

It's here. One day earlier then it is supposed to be.
On official news, Starhub is supposed to launch the phone together with M1 on Wednesday (Tomorrow).

I'm not sure if M1 is launching it already, but i got an sms saying that the phone is out and i can
collect it if i want to from 3 locations.
(No. I did not bother to check where)

I bet the phone will shoot up to top 10 on cnetasia this month.

But i got the Hero already. No regrets after seeing how the iPhone interface is.
I am now in love with the Andriod Platform.
(Although it can run a bit faster... currently, it's not that fast yet. But bearable.)

Check out the prices and data plans:-
http://iphone.starhub.com/

Review - HTC Hero

Finally got the Hero after considerations between this and the iPhone 3Gs.

The white version of the phone, the first white phone i ever got is very attractive.
If i am not wrong, it comes with a Teflon coat at the back, only for the white.

The Andriod platform with HTC Sense did not come very user friendly on Day 1&2.

The instructional manual also explained minimum.
Just enough to get you started.

However, the (smart) phone, does a lot for itself. Upon the first power up, it tries to set you up with all your social networking applications - from Facebook, Twitter and of course all your emails.

HTC also allowed for a 7 page cutomisable screen. You can basically plug in any apps that you like in whichever screen that you deem suitable.

After a week now with the Hero, i must say this technology is coming to me. It's becoming very useful and friendly. Sort of a switch i had when i changed from Nokia to Samsung.
So now it's Samsung to HTC - with Andriod.

The only complaint i have is it's slightly slow processing speed and camera with no flash.

Overall, i would think this platform will grow and one day be among the top few.

3 Months Old

Mr Neo with Everett on the new playmat

3 Months Old - Everett & Enzo
(Look at their cute rumpers with their names!)