Cloth Diapers

JW wearing the Bum Genius 3.0

Is that or is that not a cute little bum in the Bum Genius 3.0?

This is Mrs Kong's current obsession. .. and I mean Obsession with a capital O! Its a day and night obsession even Mrs Kong does not understand how this has come about. Never would have expected such an obsession given Mrs Kong's OCD for cleanliness. Perhaps its the benefit it does for the environment, or the money we save (doubtful on the latter). Maybe its the fact that the lack of chemicals (from the disposables) is better for JW's skin. Maybe its the colours, designs and prints. Maybe its how cute JW's bum looks in them.

We started off with the Bum Genius 3.0 pocket diapers (ie super absorbent inserts with outer shell made with PUL laminate) and the Cloth Diaper Wholesale pockets in white. Mrs Kong has just purchased more inserts for the diapers to ensure that we have enough to use during the day (admittedly, Mrs Kong perhaps went a little overboard on this)

So now, the hunt is on for a good fitted diaper. .. that will suit JW. Who knows.. we might even find one good enough to use at night!

The boy has found his voice..

... today!

JW was not his usual grumpy self this morning. For some reason and maybe the following reason, JW was all smiles right from early morning. He smiled at me when he woke up, when he went to visit ah mah and ah gung; he smiled at meal time, and play time and most of the time!

In addition, he started speaking.. non stop - at every opportunity. It was "te te te" and "da da da" and "da di". It was amazing to watch this new milestone today, and just amazing to see an almost over 2 days transformation from our little fella who only knew silent laughs not too long ago.

Update on JW's eatings

Today our fella decided to start chewing. In the absence of a actual video, it goes like this "slopsh slopsh slopsh".

After many weeks of feeding his fussing and crying during meal times seem to be a little less of a mystery now. He fusses for the following reasons mainly: he wants more (in which case he raises his arms for the spoon); he has had enough of a particular type of food; he has not swallowed properly; or he is full and wants out of the chair. Its the same cry for all scenarios though.. so a little more mystery to figure out still.

Will try to catch him on video tomorrow. Too tired today.

Meeting the Twins of Tung Chung

We had heard all about the Twins (JW's cousins) from the day they were born.

Picture of Twins A and M, before meeting, courtesy of their mama, Auntie WW

(mama, if you want a different photo to appear, please provide.. )

So on the last day of our visit to Hong Kong, we took these photos. We don't have one of JW playing with A and M but its probably for the best, for now, as JW made M cry on our second last day! Will have to wait for twins to grow up a little more, and give as good as they get! :)


So cute though, and getting cuter by the day! :)

We are drinking from a big boy's cup now!

JW and his cup. ... and not the sippy cup! So excited, he dropped the two spoons he so tightly held onto, and immediately reached for the cup!




All wet, no doubt, but definitely happy! :)

The Hong Kong we have just discovered

The Kongs on their first HK trip together

So, holidaying in Hong Kong has always meant one of a few activities for us. Mainly, its been shopping and meeting relatives (if any!).

For instance, we made a special trip to HK in 2003 just to buy 'equipment' for our wedding. It was well worth the trip as the same would have cost a little more here in KL, minus the quality and choice we were looking for. Its just more fun to shop in HK.

This time around we basically ditched any idea of buying anything that involved walking or looking for more than 30 mins. We tried to avoid busy streets and didn't even dare think of any activities past our fella's bedtime (which is 7!! what a life...).

checking out the museums

So what did we do?

We went to the Museum of Art, after discovering JW's interest in Chinese brush paintings. Then we went to the Museum of History, and had a good stroll around while JW had his afternoon nap. Nothing loud, nothing involving narrow streets, or bargaining or dodging crowds.

Stars on the Avenue - Uncle S, Auntie WW, Cousins A&M, Mr Kong & JW

We managed a lovely walk, as suggested by cousin WW, along the Avenue of the Stars.

And to our surprise, we loved it! Did not buy a single cheesy item from the markets (only clothes for JW oh and some nice cheap jeans for mummy), and totally loved the experience.



So, travelling with baby may not be the easiest and might even disqualify a holiday from being categorised as a 'holiday', but we would never dream of leaving JW at home!

Newsflash on JW's Solids

Mrs Kong baked a beetroot today, and JW ate a quater of it happily!

JW in Hong Kong

JW taking his morning nap before we leave on our sightseeing..

JW's favourite item in the whole of HK: cheesy hotel art

So much of a favourite that Mr Kong had to take ANOTHER picture of it with JW. Maybe we should have taken it home with us.

We took JW to Hong Kong over Easter, for his first taste of air travel, and just to see how he would fare on an overseas holiday. We were apprehensive at first, believing that Hong Kong is just not baby friendly. We were right. It isn't!

And definitely not breastfeeding friendly. ...

...zzz...

Anyhow, it was a fantastic trip. JW slept on the plane... when we were not expecting him to! He slept well in his hotel cot - probably clocking in more sleep than he does on an average night at home. And most amazingly, he slept in his stroller at the correct times, on the bustling streets of HK!

All in all, the weather was agreeable and we managed to pack in some sights and eateries.

Mr Kong and Mrs Kong both agree that this was the best HK trip we have both had so far, maybe because we got to share it with JW. Though probably the most tiring carrying 9.5 kg around ... ;) (9.8kg since!)

More posts coming up ! ... :)