Brandon’s always been an affectionate child. Actually he is the most affectionate among the 3 even though at one point KR was too. But nothing compared to Brandon. He is extremely generous with his hugs and absolutely loves to snuggle up to you.

These days I actually look forward to waking up with Brandon standing in his cot looking at me coz when I wave him over, he’d scramble out of his cot and literally jump into my arms and just stay there, snuggled up beside me. It is my favourite time of the day and I honestly would not trade it for anything!

This has only recently been happening – since he is able to climb out of his cot. Apparently timeout in his cot no longer applies as he is able to quite easily climb out. It must be a boy thing coz the girls never attempted it all. As it is, he is the most independent of the 3 and at this age (turning 2 in Octber), he is able to feed himself with a spoon quite well although the mess he creates can be quite a sight, ask for things in 2 or 3 works and even put AND pull down his own pants. To me, when I look back, this is way independent compared to the girls.

He loves talking walks and considerate. He seems to understand a whole lot more than you think and like what my MIL says, little piggies have big ears! Lol He is an absolute darling of a child and despite his horrible temper (thanks to being born in the year of the Tiger in the Chinese calendar), he is still the best bubba ever! J He is certainly a funny little thing too. Heh.

Yes, apparently we have a make-up artist in the making but this one does the DIY kind.

This is what happens when you turn away for 5 minutes to get the sink filled up with water to wash the dishes. The kids were all engrossed with coloring that I *thought* (NEVER EVER think this when you have toddlers) that all was good. I was obviously very wrong.

I didnt know whether to be angry or laugh coz on one hand, they all have been warned that one must ONLY color on paper and no where else – as if they will listen but as a parent, we must carry out our duty and warn. On the other hand, you gotta admit that this IS a funny sight and how could you NOT laugh at this? Too cute or more like too cheeky if you ask me! Brandon……Brandon, what la you doing?? Aiyo!!

What started out as a fantastic day at Grandma’s didnt end quite nicely. Poor Brandon has so much fun at Grandmas today…as he normally does, didnt see it coming at all.

All smiles and happy….and then….

As we were walking downhill of the driveway, it is rather steep going done, he missed a step and went face first into the cement driveway with a thud! ( Poor thing didnt know what hit it I reckon but there are scratches and a big bump on his forehead! O how he cried coz he had to let the neighbourhood know about it but it was nothing a piece of plastic couldnt fix, you see? Once the dummy was in and the car got moving, he promptly fell asleep.

While he was quite happy to be asleep, we were concerned if he has a concussion or something coz you just never know with kids but praise the Lord he was his happy self after his nap. And I think has totally forgotten about the whole thing.

The one who kissed the driveway…

Can even watch footy with Daddy…both boys had their own drink in the hand. Boys will be boys!!

I honestly have to say that this is the first time such a thing has happened to us. Nothing remotely close to this has happened with the girls. It makes me wonder if this is just a boy thing – prone to falling all over the place and getting bruises as part and parcel of growing up. *sigh* Ted was asking him today as they were watching NRL if he wanted to play it when he grew up. Lemme tell you, while I love this sport, I dont know if I can take watching him get hurt as this game is the raw deal! Getting hurt is almost a sure thing…and if I couldn’t handle this small injury, I wont be able to survive the knocks you get with NRL, no way!!! So Brandon, I’m afraid you’ll just have to pick up golf up but you stay away from Tiger Woods ok?