Dear Zoe,
As parents we are so proud of your ability to communicate. You are not even 2 yet, but you are beginning to speak like a 3 year old.
Just a few days ago, we noted that you used the word "only". I could not remember what was the context, but you knew what the word meant.
While we were out for a Christmas dinner in town, you had a bad bout of diarrhea and were were forced to leave earlier. You ran out of diapers and mommy didn't want to risk another leak from you. But you did exercise good self-control and did not purge while were having dinner but waiting till you were in the toilet to pooh.
The great bit is that you said to us "Zoe, pooh pooh again." Obviously you understood the meaning of the word "again".
Dear Zoe,
We were back in Segamat twice in December. And in both instances, you were very well behaved during our travels. You didn't cry and did not demand to be out of your car seat. I suppose you have grown out of that uneasiness.
But you love to ride - rides! Thank God, Giant in Segamat offers free rides and mom had to stand by you for more than half an hour as you enjoyed yourselves with the little rides.
Dear Zoe,
You met a new friend today. His name is Calen and he is the son of uncle Kao, daddy's friend from our old church.
This new ko-ko was very funny and playful and took you to ride the train a few times. He specialized in sticking his tongue out.
Dear Zoe,
I thought you wished me 'Happy Daddy day'. As usual, you spoke in a soft-gentle voice "Appy Daddy Ay". A big smile on my face and warm glow inside.
Sometime this year, June 2006 i remember how i felt about being a father and 'celebrating' Father's day for the first time. I was both elated and also troubled.
Fathers always try to do /be the best for their kids. And you, Zoe, deserves my fullest attention and love.
Dear Zoe,
This morning, you were very sad to see Daddy leave home to work. You cried and cried when I walked out of the door. You called and called me to "pao-pao" (carry you).
It was already 8.40am and I will be late to work.
I just felt so sad to leave you. So sad to go to work each day while you are home. While driving I keep thinking what can I do to work from home so that I dont have to leave you.
Dear Zoe,
You made your daddy's day today, when you spoke on the phone and called me "daddy" while I was at work. I was very happy!
Dear Zoe,
I was upset with you today. You do make your daddy and mommy upset with you sometimes. But most of the time, we are very happy to have you in our life because you are so cute, loving and smart. You learn so fast!
Today, you didn't want to sleep when told by mommy.You wanted to keep playing.
So after a long time trying to encourage you with the soft approach, mommy and daddy took the harder approach. Thats when your daddy stepped in and gave you a scolding.
You immediately listened to me and then somewhat unwillingly obeyed and tried to sleep.
I felt sad you had to be scolded but felt proud of you, since you were so obedient when I put my foot down.
Dear Zoe,
Today your daddy & mommy had a hard time because you had a hard time.
Your poo-pooh was too hard and it didn't want to come out. We saw how much you tried to push until your eyes lids turn red.
I don't know how to console you of your pain and I felt - helpless.