apple puree

choose the red color ones..not the green sour apples!

Recipee:
I use 2 red apples (taste it first to make sure it's not sour), and this makes into 150ml (2 big cubes and 1 small cube)

1. wash, peel the skin, chop/dice and throw the seeds
2. boil in water (the water just enough to cover the apples) until tender
3. set aside the apples (but don't throw away the water)
4. blend the apples together with 2tbsp of water (taken from the previous boiled water)
5. put in ice cube

Sweet potato puree

orange colored sweet potato are better to choose than the white ones, because they are more dry not as soft as the orange ones.
japan potatoes are more purple skin but they are not as soft as the orange color
the purple ones also turn black easily once you peel off the skin (I've tried cooking it before and didn't like the color so i threw it away ^^)

baby ice cube tray, ready to be frozen

recipee:
250g sweet potato (for 8-9portions)
1. wash the sweet potato skin, peel and chop
2. steam the sweet potato for about 20-25mins or until tender
3. let it cool for a while and then puree using blender (or whatever utensil u have), adding a few tbsp of water (use the water that you use for steaming)
4. strain the puree for a smoother texture (optional)
5. put in ice cubes..and ready to be frozen

notes:
I dont add milk when making the puree because I'm not sure if formula milk can be frozen..but if you're using breastmilk, it definetely can be frozen. ANyway, we dont know how much milk we shoud add..as the thickness of the puree will vary..depends on the baby...let's say day1 baby will have to eat a very smooth texture but as he gets used to solids, we may not need to add so much milk.

Caleb on the launching of "majesty of Your name" album

I thought I wouldn't be able to stay til the end of the event. I was so sad about it.
Caleb's bedtime is at 7pm..so would have to be on the cab by 6.15pm.
But praise God..He really did arrange caleb's nap to fall at just the right time.
I was upset when caleb just took 30 mins nap in the morning.
I told myself..only 30 mins nap...definetely he will be sleepy even before 7pm and I would have to go home even earlier. but hubby was wise enough to remind me that having short nap in the morning can make him sleepy at late afternoon...caleb will surely have an additional nap and therefore extend his bedtime sleep by 8pm.
And he really did!
so mommy and caleb really stayed at the launching til the end.
caleb got to watch the dance..which amused him so much.
sheila and the team really did a great job on the dance!
two thumbs up!

and the launching of NBC 2nd album is fantastic too..
loves all the songs..
and caleb even got to take pic with sari simorangkir..
yipee...hopefully the spirit of true worshipper will transfer to caleb :)

caleb's new friends

Cheng Cheng (4.5m)-Chloe(5.5m)-Alicia(4m)-Audrey(5m)-Caleb(5m)


Are they kissing? (audrey and caleb)















Chloe and Caleb

Caleb can sit!!!

(the 1st pic i took by my handphone...he smiled when I praised him..I think he also amazed at what he could do!)

just yesterday I read an article that some babies at this age (5m), can actually sit without support for a few secs/mins..
wondering about that..I tried to sit caleb...and see whether he can really sit without my assistance or lie on the wall/pillow/sofa..and....TA-DA..... He CAN!

Caleb's first swimming lesson

this is our treat for caleb's 5 months celebration..he enjoys it so much! no regrets taking him there ^^

Caleb's first bump

Huxxx...yesterday caleb fell down from my bed and bumped his head to a wooden cupboard. Luckily we've dismantled the bed frame and put the mattress on the floor..

Actually, my hubby was playing with him when suddenly the phone rang and he picked up the phone...that's when caleb started to roll and roll..flip here and there til finally reached the edge of the bed and hit the cupboard..we heard the "bang" followed by a loud cry..whooaaaa...I knew something bad just happened..so I quickly ran from kitchen to the room (I was preparing milk for him) and so was hubby too..Hubby was the one who got more shocked coz he just left him for 1 sec and never thought he would 'crawl' that fast..since hubby was more panick then me (hehehe...), i took over caleb and hold him..calm him down...check his body..and found a small lump at the back of his head...he was crying for 3mins or 5 mins..so far I remember he didn't cry for long..
I calmed him and prayed in Jesus name, the pain is gone..anyway he's my strong warrior..so within minutes he stopped crying and I praised him...and told him to be careful next time..

then he calmly took his milk. and you know what...after that..he wanted to play again..flipping here and there like roti prata..(gak kapok kayanya hehe)...

anyway, just to be sure..I called dr.kumar emergency line..and the doctor called me back soon..I explained the accident. He told me to put ice on the lump and to observe caleb for 3 days. If there is no sign of drowsiness and vomitting, he should be fine.

well, I know that at around this age, babies get more active coz they can move...sometimes they fall...and we, parents, are not perfect..we can't always watch them 24 hours without leaving them at all..we need to eat, pee, shower, or simply to pick up the phone..so as long as baby is fine, let's not get too worried...we believe that God is still taking control of our babies lives...we just do our part at our best... I think our decision to put our mattress on the floor is wise enough..otherwise, caleb might experience a much worse accident yesterday...

today he woke up with a smile..he plays well too..
oh yeaahh... he is 5 months old today!!! :)
we are thinking to shave his head bald..coz he keeps having hair lost...
but dunno whether looks nice on him..(anyone?? what do u think?)