My little album - 21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 16days old. (27/1/2020)

We are so pleased with Zo Ee's new passport photo, so we decided to have a few casual shots of Zo Ee with the family members; to make into an album for Zo Ee's keepsake.

Zo Ee with Daddy and Mummy.

Zo Ee with Daddy's parents; mah-mah and yeh-yeh.

Zo Ee with Tai-Gong. (Mummy's 90 years old grandfather.)

Zo Ee with poh-poh. (Mummy's mother.)

Zo Ee with Gong-gong. (Mummy's father)

Zo Ee with Mummy's parents.

3 generations! Grandmother, Mummy and Me!

New Passport photo - 21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 2weeks old. (26/1/2010)

During this recent trip back to Ipoh, the Malaysia immigration officer requested us to insert a new photo into Zo Ee's passport; to replace her five days old photo - taken after birth. So we took her to the photo shop. All it took was a few quick snap shots and the photographer was kind enough to give us all the 7 shots. I like those photo very much but these two are my favourite.

Wow! Cannot believe that my little one is almost two years old already.

Mummy's Birthday - 21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 11days old. (22/1/2010)

Celebrating Mummy's Birthday during our a week long holiday in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Blowing candle!

Confused! Where is the light?

Helping Mummy to cut the cake.

Removing the candle!

Tasting the cake!

Flags of the World - 21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 8days old. (19/1/2010)

When little Zo Ee pointed out correctly to the South Korea Flay in the Barney show, it prompted Mummy to check out her knowledge on the world flags. To save time, Mummy got the video camera ready before testing her , hoping to capture every moment of it as we went along. Below is the video shot although little Zo Ee was more interested in watching her Chinese VCD; can be seen kept asking Mummy to switch on for her throughout this video. (will try to get a better video shot in the future.)

1,2 buckle my shoe(complete)-21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 5days old (16/1/2010)

When we were about to go out, little Zo Ee put on her sandals all by herself. When she was ready in them, she happily called out to us; informing us her achievement (putting on her own sandals) and proud little Zo Ee was all ready to go out.








The happy and contented her spontaneously bend down to touch her sandals while recited the whole 1,2 Buckle my shoe rhyme for the first time.

This is the first time, Mummy heard the complete version recited by little Zo Ee.

One, two buckle my shoe

Three, four shut the door

Five, six pick up sticks

Seven, eight lay them straight

Nine, ten a big fat hen.

When Mummy praised her, little Zo Ee recited it a few times in a row.

(Video added)

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Then

19 month old - 1,2 rhyme
13month old - 1,2 rhyme

1st play-doh creation - 21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 4days old. (15/1/2010)

Little Zo Ee was telling Mummy, "Zo Ee is making ..." with her play-doh. Can you guess, what is it?



Step 1

Step 2

Some clues!

Still making...

Almost done

Zo Ee's answers, "Zo Ee is making a yo-yo." She tried to attach the sphere with the lengthy play-doh. But when it cannot hold the sphere weight; kept dropping onto the floor, she turned it upside down and changed her creation to "lollipop..."

Mummy is amazed with her imagination. : )


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Then

20 month old - Fearful of the unknown

Kissing - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 4weeks old. (6/1/2010)

Little Zo Ee first kissed Mummy when she was 7 month old and has been showing this affection since then but she is hugging and kissing more frequently recently. She will want to hug and kiss anything that she loves; and these are not subjected to Mummy and Daddy alone but her bears, doll, neighbour's pets or even pictures in books. She will kiss those animal pictures in books whenever she sees one of her liking, eg. she will comment, "Want to kiss the cat." before leaning forward and kiss that particular cat photo on the page. Other than kissing, she also hugs Mummy with much affection lately; a tight squeeze and some patting on my back occasionally. Again, its kind of weird to see such behaviour from my 20 month old. Are these common practices in other toddlers too?

Above all, sometimes, little cheeky Zo Ee demanded Mummy and Daddy to hold hands and to kiss each other on the lips, and this even happens in the public. She will pull at our hands before putting Mummy's hand into Daddy's hand, pushed us closer together, before finally telling us, "Kiss. Kiss" She will not give up until we kissed. Its such a scene especially with her loud comment in the public and kissing is not a common public practice here. Moreover, we only kiss her on her cheeks since young and have never kiss openly in front of her either but little Zo Ee has always insisted us to kiss on the lips. We are not sure why she wanted us to kiss, but to my naive little Zo Ee, kissing means a way of showing her affection and love. Maybe she wants Mummy and Daddy to love each other more! ; )

Zo Ee at 7months 26days old - giving Daddy a kiss



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Then
12 month old - Hugs & Kisses

Happy birthday Mummy - 21 month old

Zo Ee at 21months 1day old. (12/1/2010)

Surprise! Surprise! another sweet surprise from my little Zo Ee today. My 21 month 1 day old toddler sang me, "Happy Birthday to Mummy, Happy Birthday to Mummy..." a few times while we were at the Coffee Bean just now.

What actually happened?
When little Zo Ee saw the piece of tiramisu cake on the table, she happily commented, "Birthday Party!" When Mummy asked, "Whose birthday is it?" and little Zo Ee answered, "Zo Ee's birthday." but later, the excited her spontaneously sang, "Happy Birthday to Mummy...Happy Birthday to Mummy." while happily looking towards me. She usually sings "Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you.." at home and today's her first time singing "Happy Birthday to Mummy." Again, Mummy is very surprised that she substituted the "you" with "Mummy" in the song. : )

I wish my little Zo Ee will sing me this on my actual birthday or did she sing it in advance?

12 month apart - 20month old

8 month old Zo Ee vs 20 month old Zo Ee

6th December 2008 vs 18th December 2009
Zo Ee, Daddy and Mummy

6th December 2008 vs 8th December 2009
Zo Ee at 8 month old vs at 20 month old.

Christmas Eve 2008 vs Christmas Eve 2009
Zo Ee and Mummy



28th December 2008 vs 23rd December 2009
Zo Ee at 8 month old vs at 20 month old.

31st December 2008 vs 30th December 2009
Zo Ee and Daddy.

7th,8th,..14th songs - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 4weeks old. (10/1/2010)

Is this Zo Ee's singing month?

Merely 2 weeks ago, Mummy heard little Zo Ee sang her 4th, 5th and 6th songs, and she added more to her collections; 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th songs. Although little Zo Ee only sings them partially; still Mummy heard her singing eleven new songs this month. Again she may know more than these; yet for Mummy to encounter!

7th song - old macdonald

8th song - sing a song of sixpence

9th song - bingo

10th song - peek-a-boo

11th song - head and shoulder

12th song - if you happy and you know it

13th song - are you sleeping

14th song - row, row, row your boat


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Then

20 month old - Incy Wincy with complete action
20 month old - singing more songs
19 month old - 3rd song
18 month old - complete version of Twinkle-twinkle little star
17 month old - partial of Incy Wincy Spider
17 month old - 2nd song
15 month old - 1st song (1st version) ,1st song (2nd version-video)

Computer addict - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 4weeks old. (10/1/2010)

Today incident reminded me of this long standing draft - my little computer addict that Mummy wanted to blog months ago. When Mummy left the computer table to get a drink from the kitchen, immediately little Zo Ee climbed up and sat on the stool while typing away on the notebook. It only took little Zo Ee a few seconds to climb up the stool (this is her first time on it herself) and little Zo Ee was happily typing away. Mummy only noticed she was there when she was reading the prompt message aloud, " YES or NO ......YES or NO..." as if she cannot decide. Mummy almost got an heart attack, seeing her sitting on that stool and had demanded her to get down from there immediately.

My little computer addict.

At 14 month old, she started to show strong interest and has always demanded to be carried onto our laps while Daddy / Mummy surfed the internet.

At 15 month old, she even requested Ah Chik Gong (after meeting him a few days) to show her his notebook.

At 17 month old, she was making comments, "Zo Ee typing" or "navigate!" (mouse)

At 19 month old, she was requesting us to search for images of objects/animals. eg. she will ask Mummy, "let's search balloon." and when those images appeared, she will further made comment, "ooh...there you go...balloons" or "many colourful balloons." or "How many balloons are there?" Also she can sit for long period while keep asking to search for images that she likes, eg. frog, telescope, umbrella, telephone, rainbow etc. Sometimes, she even helps to type out the letters too, eg...f..r...o...g... while Mummy spelled out for her.

At 20 month old, she found her way up the stool, sitting in front of the notebook pretend typing like a pro and read the prompt message aloud, "yes or no"

reading a page(video)- 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 30days old.(10/1/2010)

This video shows little Zo Ee reading a page with 3 sentences from a newly borrowed library book. Anyway, all her books are almost new as she only reads them 4-5 days the most before abandoning them aside, and that's why Mummy has to get her 16 - 18 new library books every 4-5 days interval. Of course, Mummy wished to capture little Zo Ee reading a whole book but as I had mentioned in my earlier blog on reading aloud preK-2 book, it is not easy to capture little Zo Ee in action nowadays. So this is my best shot thus far. So Enjoy!

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Then

15 month old - reading short sentences & early reader book
16 month old - reading long sentences
17 month old - reading big words (3-syllables)
18 month old - reading longer sentence

Live Orchestra / Picnic at SBG - 20 month old

Zo Ee at 20months 4weeks old. (10/1/2010)

Mummy decided to take Zo Ee to the Singapore Botanic Gardens for her first picnic experience while enjoying the Singapore Chinese Orchestra live performance. This is also Mummy and Daddy first visit to the SBG after so many years staying in Singapore. The thoughts just never came but now with little Zo Ee in tow, we tend to find some places and activities suitable for her. The one hour performance is just nice for little Zo Ee; had her first picnic experience and roamed and played with other kids. Furthermore, its good opportunity to let little Zo Ee experienced live orchestra at this young age as young children are not allowed into actual Concert Hall. Also, little Zo Ee was extremely excited to have her own first picnic after reading many books on this and has been pretend play - having her own picnic at home. When Mummy told her that we were going to have a picnic at the SBG, Mummy explained to her that we will need a mat, some food and when Mummy asked little Zo Ee , "What else do we need to bring for our picnic?" Little Zo Ee added, "cups". Mummy replied, "Oh! yes...we will need some cups for our drinks." . That's my little Zo Ee, has been having simple conversations with Mummy for some time now, was it since she turned 17 month old? Mummy just could not recall now. During the actual day, she was excited but sat on the mat for merely a few minutes only while spending the rest of the hour running around, mingling with other kids and of course clapping occasionally for the Orchestra performance.

Singapore Chinese Orchestra live performance on the stage.

A closer view of the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage.

Look at the huge crowd.

Little Zo Ee mingling around.

Occasionally, dancing along with the live music.


Little Zo Ee walked up the steep slope.