Pack Me To +31 Baby!

Dear Darya

Gah. I am such an idiot. If i didn't double confirm the flight, we would have missed it thinking it's tomorrow! Thank god for my instinct, we are flying tonight. That also means, I am rushing from work to get whatever I need before heading out to the airport later on. *rolls eyes back to the brain*

So I heard the weather will be between 10-17degree throughout our stay there. Because there are so much I could do and remember, I forgot about your mittens and actually just ordered it last week at Etsy! The mittens are still not here yet and I couldn't help hating myself for this. I want mittens because of your four fingers, it would fit awkwardly in a 5 fingered glove. But gaaaaaaaaaaaah, I could have just grabbed any gloves and cut off one finger and sew it back! *slap my forehead hard* No time for regrets Erda, it's ok, I did all that I could.

I made some reminders and to do list (attached within the blog) but kept stalling.  For a few weeks, I kept pulling clothes out and putting them back. It was a horror. A mess. I could not decide. I didn't know where to start! I don't want to overpack nor do I want you running buck naked because your Umi decides not to bring extra clothings for you.  Finally I decided to just make a mental picture of what you would be wearing on a day to day basis; 3 outfit changes plus your PJs. Immediately note them down before I forget.

I don't want to risk underpacking your diapers BUT if they do run short, there's always grocery shops nearby BUT there's another risk that we might not get it soooooo, I play safe. 5 diapers a day. 

Your Trunki was the first to be packed. We got it all ready last 2 weeks ago. We only started packing a few days back for Aby & Umi's. Iron and pack them nicely in a ziplock bag. Saves more space that way.

From the last experience on-board from Perth to Singapore you had a diaper leak and it soaked me wet through my jeans even after I changed you before boarding. Due to air pressure, shit happens. So I am prepared this time round we will be bringing a separate small foldable bag just for diaper (listed below) and stash it under our seat for easy access. I am also packing her Milo packet drink and some snacks and armed with our life saviour, the IPad. We will be buying you a small gift as a distraction at the airport later. Surprise!

Sure feels like packing for the army ey? 

So right, a summary. 3 previous flights taken doesn't make me a pro. All flight experiences were different plus this time round, we will be taking a 13 hour flight. Le gasp.

-Before flight day, I have been prepping you up like a cheerleader mother that I am. 'Darya, where are we going? *extends arm out and pretend to fly* Yes! We are going on an airplane! Yey!! Are you excited?? Yey!' On good days, you mimicked my movement and say "aiii-plan", some days you ignored me -_-

-Ziplock bags. Good to stash dirty clothes and lock away that smellymellies just in case. 

-Babywipes, babywipes, babywipes. 

-Bring a boob *points at self* for take off and landing purposes hahhaha.

-Of course being the OCD Umi, I made sure I changed the bedsheets, clean the room, fold all laundry so I won't come home extra tired to a messy house. 

What else? What else? I guess I got everything covered, I hope.

We are flying on an overnight flight and I do hope you get some shut eye so we can as well. Otherwise, *gulps down 1 carton of Redbull* I am ready! I am ready! *pumps fist on chest*

Will update how 13 hours go.

I am yours to keep

Your Umi should be in the military

BEFORE!

AFTER!

+31 Here We Go!

Dear Darya

Finally your Aby's very super belated birthday trip is here! After many months of crazy planning and head banging against the keyboard, your parental unit decided to just go with the flow instead of being organized (errrm only for the itinerary of this trip ha-ha) 

Wish us luck for this 13hours flight!

I am yours to keep

Umi and her army of diapers

Of Darya The Awesome Ninja Warrior & Her Dragon Pillow Called Bolster

Dear Darya

I am gonna get a wee bit wordy today.

It began when you were whiny and cranky. As usual, when you get into your episodes, I will just zone out and try to distract you.

It started with the day you got sick. Since you are not the sort to sit down that long and see me read you a book, I made up one myself and got you involved in it.

I might even try to doodle this story out. AH HAH! INSPIRATION TIME!

I swear I am not on coffee this time.

Once upon a time, there was a kick ass ninja princess called Darya The Awesome Ninja Warrior. (Moves legs as if she's air-kicking)  

She decided to drop the princess because she thinks it associates with anything sparkly and glittery. (Pretends to dust shoulders) 

So one day, she was picking up wild berries (acts out leg movement and placed a hand over her eyes pretending to search high and low for berries) When suddenly, she heard a loud snort and hissing nearby. (starts making noises)

"Something's burning!" the Ninja Warrior said. (Puts Darya's fingers over her nose)

Darya Ninja Warrior moves stealthily-like ninja mode towards the smell and found a baby dragon. (Points at pillow bolster just like the one in the photo)  

"Why Hello there!" Says Ninja Darya. "Don't be scared! My name is Darya The NInja Warrior. I kick bad guys butts. (Curls Darya's hand into a fist and pumps her chest) What's your name?"  Ninja Darya said proudly.

I am Bolster, said the dragon pillow. (Extends Darya's hand to shake the pillow) Bolster and Ninja Warrior became the best of friends. (darya rides on her bolster)

Of course there are other parts. Like last night The Ninja Warrior Darya and Bolster confronted the Cloud King and judo chop him for blocking their way in the search to save her Queen Umi ehem played by me of course. 

We will meet these characters and more night after night.

I am yours to keep
Your Queen Mother.

Meet Queen Umi with messy wild hair, Darya The Awesome Ninja Warrior and Bolster The Pillow Dragon

Because I Need To Listen To Angry Music To Be Happy

Dear Darya

Today I woke up, hey wait a minute there is no waking up if I never really sleep right? Correctomundo let me rephrase. Today as I stayed awake from Darya duty, lotsa negative thoughts run through my head, for example like putting the pillows over your Aby's face as I envily see him snoring the night away while I paced back and forth in the living room trying to calm you down. Your temperature has subsided thank god but your ultimate temper remains. Nothing seemed right. I sang a song about you being a heroine slaying the sleep monsters and zzz-demons and you went back to sleep. But only for a short while. Repeat that on an hourly basis.

The alarm clock annoyed the living hell out of me this morning. I wished I could chokehold your Aby, still happily sleeping. Murderous thoughts be gone.

But kisses and hugges were given this morning though, thanking me for my 'overnight' duty taking care of you. I told your Aby I appreciated that because I harbor murderous thoughts last night. Try not sleeping and tending to a cranky kid who kept fussing hourly. I am sure murderous thoughts would emerge too. *laugh maniacally*

Sleepy, groggy, cranky and a bitch of an aching body, I head out to work today looking like an empty person with no soul. 

I know, I know. I am poetic when I am angry right?

I am yours to keep

Your Umi did not get her caffeine fix today and will kill everybody in her way

Motherhood Is Like A Hardcore Party-Goer

Dear Darya 

It feels like i gatecrashed 20 parties last night, went crazy and wild and now waking up to a mad hangover. 

That's how it feels like whenever I tend to you overnight battling your weak whines, sponging you down and trying my best to make you comfortable. The thermometer is my bestfriend or enemy. It better show me good digits!

I am your nurse

Umi party all night long woohooo