A Year Ago...January 2007

Twelve months ago in January 2007, I was just 3 months old. I was totally dependent on Pa & Ma, not that I am independent now. Well, at least I have picked up many skills; understanding instructions and walking. I can also utter a couple of one syllable words especially the 2 important one...Pa & Ma.

Have I come a long way. Come join me in going back to January 2007 to see how I looked back then.

How about this blank look to start with? It was taken on New Year of 2007.

Occasionally, Ma would dress me up like a princess and Pa would take the photo like this one below. I don't think that pink headband can fit me now. The bouncer with the teddy bear motive which became backdrop for my photos has been put in the store now.

I was not strong enough to sit, so Pa would put a pillow behind me to support my back when taking this photo.

There was this occasion when I was in the car with Pa while Ma was out doing some marketing. With the camera in one hand and me on his lap on a pillow against the steering wheel, Pa started this series of photos. Amazingly, Pa handled his camera and me very well. Just look at me in many funny faces captured by Pa.

Sleep was the one activity I do most of the time at 3 month old. I suspect everyone was just waiting to pounce on me the minute I open my eyes. You know how adults are...they can't seem to be satisfied with hugging, kissing, sniffing me all over. That includes Pa & Ma...especially.

In the early months, I slept in the cradle...but not for long though. I just grew out of it which was a good thing as I had an accident when the cradle main support fell on me when I was at the baby sitter's home.

My sleeping position varies but I would usually have my hands over my eyes as if to shield it from the lights. I sleep with the lights on.

This one is a rare shot of me sleeping in the praying position.

I started to recognise movements by the 3rd month, an opportunity Pa took to photograph me in various poses looking into the camera. Look at my big eyes.

How about this chubby look with the white cap? Don't I look like one of those Eskimo babies?

Around the end of January, my neck muscle was strong enough for me to hold my head up. I could also turn my head towards sound and noises.

Its just great to have wonderful parents like Pa & Ma.

Looking forward to greater years with both of them. Thank you Pa & Ma!