Donovan Tan (陈乐恒)

2007-10-07T19:24:00.000+08:00

First swim alone.....
Now....
Then.. March '07

2007-10-05T21:29:00.000+08:00

"First Walk" on the street...... Alone..
Yeahh......

2007-09-27T22:47:00.000+08:00

Woww... 'Slam Dunk' at 14 months.....
(Must see.....)

2007-08-20T01:11:00.000+08:00

I was caught for.........
Thanks to technology

2007-07-19T10:07:00.000+08:00

to Daddy and I...

2007-07-13T00:13:00.000+08:00

'Conquering' daddy's TuMMy.... Hhahahaha..

2007-06-18T23:22:00.000+08:00

The Little 'DARE DEVIL'

2007-06-12T12:53:00.000+08:00

My FiRsT tiMe in a Cinema....

Daddy and mummy have always been debating when to bring me along for movies. They worry about my short attention span, my tolerance level to sit down for more than 1 hour without moving around and if my screams will disturb the other patrons...

To their surprise, I was able to sit through the entire Shrek 3 movie... Woww.. They were so proud of me... I'm proud of myself too.. hahahaaa....

2007-06-07T00:28:00.000+08:00

A Day at Sentosa...

2007-06-03T21:02:00.000+08:00

敢死队 (The dare-devils troop)

Daddy says I can be a potential cadet in the army's 敢死队 (The dare-devils troop). That was because of another of my infamous stunts....

Daddy was busy at the computer while Mummy was enjoying her bath. I was as usual, left to explore the room. Suddenly, Daddy heard an unfamiliar rattling sound. At the turn of his head brought him a shock! My fingers were caught in the fan, blocking the propeller and preventing them from functioning properly. ''Ouch'' cried daddy. But I was cool.... But I 哭 when Daddy adjusted the fan to a higher position.... Sob.. No more playing...

2007-06-03T20:09:00.000+08:00

The C-鸡(hokkien) WARRR..... Watermelon WARRR....

After dinner yesterday evening, I spotted Mum with a slice of totally tempting watermelon. A few attempts to charm her into giving it to me failed as I wasn't satisfied with the bite-sized one she gave me. I resorted to using tears and Mummy conceded the slice of watermelon to me. Hahahaha.... I won! So I indulged to my heart's content!

2007-05-30T21:54:00.000+08:00

''My Frustrating Toy'' FOREWORD

Hi all, its me again. Below is yet another of my infamous stunts. You may find my acts puzzling and profound. Indeed they are. Let me explain...

Since I mastered the crawling technique some months ago, I've cultivated a liking for exploration. Probably I'll be an explorer like Columbus in the future, well, no one really knows. So I chanced upon mummy's seashell belt and was enticed by the sound it makes when it hits the floor. But the belt was too long and cumbersome for me to handle! So I ended up battling with it.

If you ever wondered why I kept circling around on my bums, well, I have no answer to that. However, mummy observed that whenever I am focused on a particular task, I would circle round and round on my bums. Like I did when I'm working on a sweet juicy pear.

2007-05-30T21:33:00.000+08:00

My 'Frustrating toy'...

2007-05-28T10:12:00.000+08:00

The "Vacuum Cleaner" Boy.....

2007-05-22T20:54:00.000+08:00

SShhhhhh..... I have a secret....

Mummy and Daddy just revealed a secret to me. But since it is a secret, Im not supposed to say.... Opps.

2007-05-21T22:14:00.000+08:00

Ta-Daahhhhhh

Let me say this loud and clear... I JUST CUT MY FIRST TOOTH! Although all of you may find this super late, but we always believed its better late than never right? Well, my proud mummy was the first to discover the tiny sprout and she screamed with all her might. That shocked my grandparents and great-grandfather who was watching the television.

Now, I simply bite on anything I can lay my tooth on. So proud to have that white pearly on my clear pink gums. Mummy says, if my teeth grow later than others, it just mean that I'll be able to keep them later than others too! Watch out all aunties and uncles, when you are boh-geh, I'll laugh at you!! Hahahahahaha...

2007-05-13T22:49:00.000+08:00

Happy Mother's Day to Mummy...

2007-05-07T13:15:00.000+08:00

My first word

I'm proud to announce to the world that I SAID MY FIRST WORD! Apart from words like ma-ma and pa-pa, my first English word was........... ''BUTTON''. This word caught my attention everytime I toyed with the buttons found on Daddy's shirt. I loved playing with the buttons as they are colourful and they come with a variety of patterns. Daddy would always repeat the word 'button' whenever I lay my hands on them.

Now, Daddy and Mummy would say the word with me repeating after them and thereafter, sparked off a series of laughter. Were they laughing at me??

2007-05-02T18:37:00.000+08:00

How time flies

From a vulnerable newborn, our lovely bundle of miracle had grown into a bubbly and cheeky little tot. Like a bunny with a dozen Energizer batteries, baby Donovan is always running into mischief, driven by his curiosity. There was never a quiet or boring moment with baby Donovan around. He was indeed our pride and joy.

We're thankful for baby Donovan to have entered our lives, bringing us lots of smiles and laughter. We look forward to growing up with you, sharing your every joy and sorrows.

Daddy and Mummy love you.

2007-04-17T14:42:00.000+08:00

Satisfied 'customer' III
(World Class Service)

2007-04-16T12:02:00.000+08:00

The BUBBLE Boy..

2007-03-26T21:23:00.000+08:00

Our First Family MTV... Hold on TIGHT!! Or you will 'Flip' hahaha..

2007-03-12T18:18:00.000+08:00

Visit to the Zoo.. Zoo.. Zoo...

2007-03-11T21:52:00.000+08:00

I went swimming.. So FUnnn.. Heheee..

2007-03-01T22:38:00.000+08:00

Bye-Bye Kiss-Kiss

Oh! I've managed to charm mummy and daddy again! This time, they were fascinated when I wave my hands whenever I hear the words 'bye bye'. Haaa, couldn't remember how I picked up the trick. However, every time after I waved bye bye, my cheeks will inevitably be wet as mummy and daddy will be raining kisses all over my face! Someone get me a tissue please....!!

2007-02-26T23:46:00.000+08:00

Heloo.. I'm back ;) with my new Playpen Yeahh...

2007-02-10T02:38:00.000+08:00

So Ticklish... heheheee..

2007-02-02T14:25:00.000+08:00

Poor daddy... :(

Daddy went for his reservist on 29th January, but he still get to come back home every night. No matter how late daddy was released from his camp, he will still 'fly' back home to be with mummy and I. At least i get to 'bully' daddy for awhile.. hahaha...

However, from today onwards, daddy will not be able to come back home until 9th February. Daddy told me that he will be staying in the jungle for 1 whole week. Poor daddy.. :( Although it is only 1 week, mummy and I will still miss daddy very much.. I know that daddy will miss us very much too....

(ps: Daddy you can take this opportunity to fulfil your new year resolution.. 'SLIM DOWN'... heheheeee...)

2007-02-02T14:11:00.000+08:00

Looks like daddy??.. Or mummy??....

2007-01-21T15:31:00.000+08:00

Boy? Girl? Make a guess...

2007-01-16T21:43:00.000+08:00

Congee adventure

Hi everyone, as you can see, I am almost 6 months old. Mummy had always wanted me to move on to more solid food like porridge. Finally she had the chance to experiment. Today, she prepared carrot, sweet corn, ikan bilis with Australian 珍珠米 for me... It was splendid! I ate them up with glee. Hope there's more of such gourmet from now on...

2007-01-15T22:48:00.000+08:00

A 'Close Encounter'

Today, as usual, daddy went to fetch mummy from work at around 4.15pm. As they were entering SLE from Upper Thomson Road, they saw a tow truck and some other vehicles ahead, stopped at the junction between the merging lane and SLE. Both daddy's car and a taxi in front managed to slow down on the merging lane. However, another taxi from behind did not slow down on time and ''BANGED!!''

Mummy got a slight tension in her neck and left shoulder blade. Daddy was alright, thanks to his fatty 'cushioned' body. I'm really glad they are alright. So scary....... :-{

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First Things First (when you encounter an accident on the road):

1) Take photos.

2) Take note of the time and place. (draw a sketch when reporting)

3) Record te other party's vehicle's number.

4) Ask for the other party's IC and contact number.

5) Ask for the other party's insurer.

6) Send vehicle for assessment to claim under third party.

7) Rent another vehicle and claim under third party.

2007-01-14T22:47:00.000+08:00

Future soccer superstar 'Dono Bacon'

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2007-01-11T21:38:00.000+08:00

Left, right? No problem!

Mummy says Im a shocker baby. Just because I would shock her occassionally with my little tricks and stunts. Yesterday, I was playing and chewing one of my toy, then I passed the toy from right hand to my left. That left Mummy screaming to daddy in excitement. Aiyo... like that only what, no need to 大惊小怪 right? Guess Mummy didnt expect me to learn this trick so soon. But Im cool-don remember? Hahaha...

2007-01-08T23:19:00.000+08:00

Satisfied 'customer' II
(World Class Service)

2007-01-07T00:18:00.000+08:00

A Usual Saturday...

As usual, all Saturdays are spent at my great-grandfather's house. Yesterday was no different. Except that I managed to kickstart my first step with the walker, resulting in a pleasantly stunned Mummy. She quickly filmed down my cruising adventure. At that point, mummy's face looked very cool... like cucumber... But I know she can hardly contain the pride as I'm slowly achieving my milestones.

In the evening, we went to attend 表夷's wedding dinner. I was very happy to see so many of my relatives, especially my cousins.

2007-01-03T21:38:00.000+08:00

Daddy and Mummy went back to work :'(

Today is the first day of school, not for me though, but for my dearest Daddy and Mummy. My parents are both teachers and they had to get up really early in order to reach school before the session begins. I missed them very much when I woke up without them :'( However, I was a good boy when left in the care of our domestic helper, Eni.

I was exhilarated when Daddy and Mummy came home from work. Though they were tired, they played with me until bedtime. As usual, Daddy and Mummy would sing lullaby to me and pat me till I drift off to my dreamland. Well, its time to ZZzzz...

2007-01-02T17:21:00.000+08:00

Aunty Vivian and Uncle Alan's ROM

Today was aunty Vivian and uncle Alan's ROM in a restaurant at Clarke Quay. Daddy and Mummy brought me over to aunty Vivian's house in the morning and we watched the make-up artist 'paint' aunty VIvian's face. Wow! Aunty Vivian's face was more colourful than Mummy's face. Haha.

At the restaurant, we took many photographs of ourselves (opps... haha) and Daddy Mummy really enjoyed the scrumptious spread. I enjoyed myself too! Hope there are more weddings to attend! !

2007-01-02T00:03:00.000+08:00

Looking back at 2006

2006 was undoubtedly an eventful year for Daddy and Mummy. Aspiring to be young parents, Daddy and Mummy understood the sacrifices necessary and embrace parenthood at the age of 30 and 25 respectively. My arrival delighted many and I am synonymous with contentment. Mummy often look back at her pregnancy journey with a smile; I know she misses the kicking sensation I gave her. Sometimes I can tell that mummy is blaming me for the state of her postpartum figure. Opps...

For year 2007, Daddy's resolution is to lose weight. (We'll see if that happens heheheeee....) Mummy on the other hand wishes to achieve work-life balance. I know she can do that as women can multi-task better than men, isn't it? For me.... well, just hope that there's abundant supply of milk, plenty of sleep and tonnes of toys! Yeah! Oh Daddy and mummy, can I wish for a sister too? hehe...

2006-12-31T21:14:00.000+08:00

Donovan's Food Galatine(Frozen food)

Wow! Since 4 months old, Mummy has been diligently preparing my weaning foods personally. Occassionally, she recruits help from Daddy. So far, I have had carrot, pea, broccoli, pumpkin and now she's preparing mango which is packed with lots of Vit C. Tomorrow, she'll be making apricot puree for me... Can't wait :p

2006-12-31T08:29:00.000+08:00

Great-Grandfather's Birthday

Went to great-grandfather's place. This time we celebrated his birthday yeahh... Mum ate so much that she complained she got stomach ache haahaahaaaa... gluttony mum.

Daddy ate alot too. Had steamboat at great-grandfather's place and later we went to Chris uncle's place for buffet... I really got CAN-EAT parents, no wonder I am the CAN-DRINK baby...

2006-12-28T19:45:00.000+08:00

Im a 'hot' babe!!!

This morning at 4am, I woke up feeling like a red burning charcoal. Mummy picked me up intending to feed me but was shocked by the high temperature. Mummy woke daddy immediately who fetched my medicine. I swallowed with disgust. Shortly after, I couldn't get back to sleep. So I decided to stay awake till morning. Poor mummy, who stayed awake with me, but was secretly dozing off at work. Haha.... After more doses of medicine, Im now better.

2006-12-27T23:45:00.000+08:00

Immunisation day...

Today, I was due for yet another of the vaccination jabs. Initially, Daddy and Mummy cleanly forgotten about it. Luckily, mum recalled at the last minute and woke daddy up to get us prepared to go to the polyclinic.

As usual, it was daddy who carried me as the nurse administers the jab. Mummy was a scaredy cat who avoided the daunting task. Daddy and Mummy said I was very brave today. Just a mini short cry and Im cool again. Call me Cool-Don (Not Udon hor....).

2006-12-26T11:20:00.000+08:00

The 'sleepy' head....

2006-12-26T11:02:00.000+08:00

Christmas Eve Party...

2006-12-23T22:21:00.000+08:00

I went marketing... So fun.....

2006-12-22T21:55:00.000+08:00

Attacking the 'Cranky' Babe..

I was attacked by my 'comedian' dad. Although I was in pyjamas didn't mean that I needed to sleep immediately rite.... ? I just wanted to make fun of daddy mahhh.... hurhurhurhurrrr..........

Suddenly, I was hit by a 'big log'.....

2006-12-20T21:56:00.000+08:00

Satisfied 'customer'
(World Class Service)

2006-12-17T20:35:00.000+08:00

XXX-treme Makeover
(Home-based)

2006-12-17T17:04:00.000+08:00

Sweet dreams....

2006-12-14T10:03:00.000+08:00

Caught in the Act!!!!..

Why am I always being spied by them????... Can't I do something I really enjoy... Evil daddy and mummy....

2006-12-12T22:59:00.000+08:00

The 3 "Fat_Kerteers" ...

My daddy and mummy have always been complaining about their 'body'. Why do they have to do that? They already have me, a chubby little baby.

After they show me their photo taken in Feb 2005, I can understand why they're always complaining.. hahahahaaaa.... Looks so different!!!!!

P.S.: I've always been thinking.. "If I can't get slimmer, make my daddy and mummy fat too." Hurhurhurrr........

2006-12-12T20:21:00.000+08:00

My god-daddy

This is my god-daddy. My daddy and mummy call him Ah-Heng. But when I'm a little older, I'm going to call him heng-heng-god-daddy... hope he'll bring me luck! My god-daddy loves me. He gave me a gold anklet when I was a month old and he is always volunteering to carry me around.

I hope he will give me a huge ang bao 大红包 this coming chinese new year! Haha, and not forgetting those delicious 肉干！yeah yeah!

2006-12-09T10:49:00.000+08:00

One big family... :)

2006-12-08T18:00:00.000+08:00

He swallowed a whistle :"( ....

2006-12-08T13:39:00.000+08:00

So bored.. No shopping these few days

Daddy and mummy didn't bring me out these few days. So bored.... Nevermind, I'll entertain myself. Tomorrow I'll be going to great grandpa's place and I'll COMPLAIN.....

Not sure why I 'm always screaming nowadays. Daddy and mummy are so worried that I might hurt my vocal cord. Any aunties or uncles out there know why????.... I need help!!!!!! Actually.... my parents are those who need help.. hahahahaaaaa....

2006-12-06T04:45:00.000+08:00

Since Birth till Now

2006-12-05T22:03:00.000+08:00

I was molested..... :"(

2006-12-04T22:40:00.000+08:00

Happy Anniversary!

Today was Daddy and Mummy's first wedding anniversary. They wanted a simple celebration all by themselves. However, they felt I was too cute to be left at home, so they gleefully let me tag along.

We went to Orchard Road for dinner and photo-taking of the X'mas decorations. We had Sakae Sushi for dinner. Those sushi moving on the conveyer's belt were really fascinating! However, Daddy and Mummy refused to let me lay my hands on any of those sushi. So I decided that they shouldnt have a peaceful and romantic dinner too. I cleverly screamed on top of my voice throughout the dinner. That made Daddy and Mummy rather embarrassed so they decided to take turns to bring me for a walk instead. Mummy didn't warn me that screaming may cause drowsiness, so I dozed off after a while.

Finally after I woke up, Daddy and Mummy were already at Takashimaya's great Christmas Tree, all smiles for the camera. They picked me up and 'Cheese'! We got a nice shot. Subsequently, we went around Orchard Road, snapping photographs with the delightful X'mas lightings and decorations.

2006-12-04T14:26:00.000+08:00

The Laughing Babe... hahaha...

2006-12-04T02:08:00.000+08:00

Photo Shooting...
Yeah... I just went out to take our family portrait with daddy, mummy, grandpa, grandma, 大伯 and 姑姑 yesterday.. It was so fun... I also took a photo with daddy and mummy outside the studio. Do you think I look cute... Hahahaaaa...This is the very first time I took photo together with so many people in our family. Mummy said that if I'm to have more siblings, we will be going to take the family portrait again.. Wow.. so excited. Can't wait to have more siblings... heeeee... Ok, Sse all of you again next time.. Bye

2006-12-03T11:41:00.000+08:00

My very first solid foods... Yummyyy...
Hello everyone, I'm back again. I just got started with solid foods recently and I love them very much... Hur Hur Hur.....

I was first given mixed blended pear and baby rice which i finished them all. Although it tasted a bit sour (reviewed by my facial expression) it tasted better after some time.

My parents had spent quite some time to get the texture and consistency of the foods right, so that I'll not get any indigestion. They bought a new blender and a sieve to prepare my food. They are now better in preparing my solid foods.. hahahahaaaa...

2006-12-01T01:12:00.000+08:00

I am feeling so HAPPY.....

2006-12-01T00:17:00.000+08:00

My Birth Story

20th July 2006, Mummy woke up with unusual cramps. She knew she had an appointment with her gynaecologist Dr K.T. Tan at KK Hospital that afternoon. She took a nice long bath before making her way to the hopital. Mummy had to take a cab to the hospital as Daddy was already at work.

Mummy was too early for her appointment, so she headed towards Delifrance for her favourite Seafood Baguette while killing time. As she was enjoying her sandwich, the cramps started to get increasingly unusual and uncomfortable. "Ooh-oh!", Mummy thought. "Something is not right". Mummy then wobbled to the room designated for her scan and true enough, the nurse spotted irregularities in my heartbeat and quickly sends for Dr Tan. Dr Tan detected a drop in my heartbeat and checked that Mummy was 1.5cm dilated. Since the case, she had Mummy wheelchaired to the delivery suite immediately!(2:30pm) Oh, did I forget to mention that it was Daddy's birthday that day?

Mummy was petrified by the sudden decision as she wasn't mentally prepared for labour that day. She SMSed Daddy immediately, who applied for time off and sped down BKE-PIE to be with her. I could hear Mummy bursting into tears when Daddy arrived.

Shortly after, a Doctor on duty came in to adminster the medicine to induce birth as my heartbeat was really low. The Doctor explained that if the medicine failed to induce labour, I had to be delivered via C-section. However, Mummy was great! She managed to dilate to 6cm within 4 hours though the contractions were horribly unbearable.

Dr Tan came in at 7:30pm and broke Mummy's water bag. Having low treshold for pain, Mummy begged for the Epidural, a medicine adminstered by injection at the spine to numb the body from waist down. 4 hours later, Dr Tan walked into the delivery suite and started instructing Daddy to assist Mummy with the delivery.

Dr Tan was superb! She cheekily threatened that if Mummy still can't push me out, I'll turn blue halfway through the birth canal. Mummy got really worried and she put in all her might and yes! I was out by the 4th push!

I was born at 2354, 20th July 2006, sharing the same birthday as my Daddy. The nurse said I was a tall boy, 51cm. I weighed 3.185kg with a head circumference of 31cm. Daddy said he was worried for a while as I didn't initiate my first cry moments after I was born. However, I managed to let out a short cry, filling my little lungs with air, and that made Mummy and Daddy felt relieved.

2006-11-30T12:59:00.000+08:00

My very first blog

Hi, my name is Donovan Tan. I was born on the 20th July 2006. You know what? I've the same birth date as my daddy. Hahahaaa.... That's cool right!!!

Not forgetting my dearest mummy. She's really great to have brought me into this world. I love her very much.

Love,
Donovan Tan