Rash and 'Yeah'

Last Friday I worried so much because baby got rashes all over his body and some on his face. The doc said he was infected by some virus such as flu or cold. Luckily it was not very serious and the red spot vanished yesterday.

I felt very upset because baby kept having sick in this few weeks. The doc comforted us and actually it is an effective way to build his immune system.

Anyway, Baby still has running nose and hope he will totally recover soon.

Last Sunday, Baby yelled out 'Yeah!!' when he was exciting! When will he say "MOM"?

Breaking news - Baby says the first word 'Dad'

Lucas just reaches his 8 months yesterday. When we played with him in the morning time, he spoke 'DAD' to us suddenly. I opened my eyes wide, then I echoed back 'DAD', he smiled cheerfully and replied me another 'DAD' again.

Needless to say, Jeff had a very very big grin on his face, I guess he almost cried, what a touching moment.

We are so lucky to witness the first word comes from baby's mouth, because it is very easy to miss the 'first time' of baby as you need to work for a long time outside being a working parent.

Our maid told us that baby knows how to wave his hands when you say 'bye-bye' to him. He did it first time when we had gone for work last Friday.

What a big progress!!

He is improving

Lucas now starts to identify what is edible and what should not be put inside the mouth, and he understands the word 'no' if you repeat it several times.

And he wants people praise him, after all, everyone like to be appreciated. Yesterday when a roomful of people clapped hands because he could finish 7 oz. milk in 5 minutes, he was really in natural high and spoke to us very very loud, his eyes were shining and with the reddish cheeks.

He pulled Ching's hair

Last night when we just arrived home from work, Lucas pulled his 16-month cousin Ching Ching's hair. Ching Ching then screamed loudly and made everyone jumped. When I was cuddling her, Lucas burst into cry. This mischievous boy acted like he is innocent and wanted people to care about him.

Sore throat

I think I am the one who transmitted the sore throat and flu to BB when he kissed, actually bite my lips last weekend. Now he still has running nose, but is getting better.

Lucas can understand what we are talking for quite some time. For example, if I ask him 'Where is your friend Panda?' His gaze will fall on the panda stuff animal.

He develops his own set of language, '
Hey!!' (Meaning: mommy, Daddy, hey, you...)
Ah!! (Meaning: Our domestic help)
Ah kee!! (Meaning: I am happy!)
Aiya! (It annoys me!)

Heavenly divine

Yesterday we bought baby to Sai Kung and had an island hopping. We went to an island by a Sampan. It only took 10 minutes from Sai Kung. Lucas loved the place so much, he was kicking and cheering happily on the beach.

I fed him milk there. He enjoyed the meal with a panoramic sea view and cool sea breeze. Isn't it the ultimate enjoyment?

Lucas stands, and even walks!!

Little Lucas must be a sport-loving baby, he is exciting when watching NBA in TV, and cheering when he sees someone play tennis.

Now if you put your fingers inside his hands, he will raise himself up and stand firmly on the ground. He will also find some support, e.g. stool or storage box to stand up. Lucas also loves walking and jumping, he will show his toothless laugh when walking towards you.

Sometimes, he will even challenge himself by releasing one of your hands when standing up. This is a really adventurous and aggressive baby. We are so proud of you son.

A new year with Baby

This year when we stepped into 2007, I counted down with Jeff, in our bedroom. Baby was having a sound sleep in his bedroom.

Remember last year we had a count down party in my parents' home, also with my aunt's family. I was in my 4 months pregnancy, did not really look like an expecting mom.

One year later, an angel-like baby who has spent already 7 months with us is in the next room, enjoying his sweet dream.

Thanks god for such a miracle happens on us. All the best for him.