Dates with my elder daughter

The month that wifey was doing confinement and staying home, I had my elder daughter all to myself.

I truly enjoyed those outings and I treasured the bonding moments very much. It was just me and her, the two of us - strolling and exploring places, sharing an ice cream, racing each other, sharing jokes and laughter.

You've got a friend in me - by Yx and Papa

In Sep 2017, I was in awe of this dad-daughter duet.

So I attempted to emulate this a few days ago. Before you watch, I must inform you that it doesn't sound flattering at all. Really novice attempt cos I had just practised the intro for 10-15 mins?

We can do better! =)

Food guessing with yx

So this conversation happened one weekday evening at my parents' place:

Me to yx: "What yummy food did nai nai cook?"

With a look of guilt, Yx replied: "I don't want to tell you!" She said this repeatedly, holding up both hands signalling me to stop asking. I recognised this face and tone, and guessed immediately that my mom had given yx so-called "prohibited food" and suggested that she not tell us.

I continued to probe: "Is it pork floss?"

Yx: "I don't want to tell you!"

Me: "Is it raisin?"

"I don't want to tell you!"

"Ok let me guess. Is it crispy?"

"Yes."

"Is it brown?"

"Yes."

"Is it chicken?"

"No."

Then, Yx suddenly looked up and asked me, "What is french fries made of?"

I replied, "Potato."

Yx: "How about pork floss?"

"Pork."

Yx: "Uh yes, it's made of pork."

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Lol... she told me the answer indirectly... The cute innocence of kids... 

Wyx3 drawings

Yx loves to draw. She lets her creativity take over when she does. 

Lion Dance

Very consistent drawings. She's beginning to draw hands and legs now.

She observed our wedding portrait and drew out her best impression of it.

Diaper training

On the night of 22 Feb 2019 (@3years5months) - Yx went to sleep without diapers!!! In fact, I was gonna put it on for her before she slept, and she assured me she wouldn't need it! Actually, she hasn't peed in her sleep for more than 2 weeks prior to this. Good job!

Post edit (6 Mar): She's peed 2 times during her sleep thus far. The first time, she wet the entire bed. After that we learnt our lesson and asked to put on diapers for her "just in case". 

More strange behaviour from Yx

Attributing these peculiarities to the "3.5 year old toddler syndrome":

- Climbing onto the top of our sofa

- Refusing to nap, refusing to sleep, refusing to wake up

- Acting like a baby - Crawls on the floor and makes baby noises for 15-20 mins

- Loses interest in reading; more excited to mimic teaching and marking

- Insists on carrying funny items outside, for example:

A swimming float

.... and a paintbrush

-_-"

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The reason behind Yx's recent strange behaviour

For many weeks now, we observed that Yx has been acting and behaving rather strangely from her old self:

- Asked to play in an indoor playground, and to add she didn't ask for us to join her and was perfectly comfortable in our absence!
- Suddenly disliked going to sch to the extent she'd wail and refuse to change into her uniform... (but she's ok once she's in class)
- Would intentionally make a mess to test our reaction
- Drinks half the milk she used to
- More physically active and enjoys playing with other children.

Upon some learning, the bizarre changes in a 3 and a half year old toddler could be attributed to a Disequilibrium Stage.

This article also explains what changes the toddler could go through:

https://planningwithkids.com/2009/11/17/characteristics-of-three-and-a-half-year-old-behavior/

Interesting!!!

Affectionate Yx

Silly girl ate yogurt and got some on her nose 

My girl wyx3 is getting more affectionate and sweet these days.

She will say things like, "Are you going to work tomorrow? Don't go to work forever, ok?" followed by "Wo hui xiang ni leh (I will miss you)" complete with a look of reluctance on her face.

This was yesterday when I asked for a photo -



She leaned towards me and placed her hand on me. #heartmelts
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Wyx prefers skirt

Sometime in Oct:

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While helping my 3yo daughter wear her shorts:

Yx: "Why shorts? I want to wear skirt!"

Me: "Girls can wear skirts and sometimes they wear shorts too."

Yx, after a thoughtful pause: "But I am princess!"