Sibling jealousy or just all grown up already?

Melody appears to have mellowed down lately (read: not as bubbly) since we brought Matthew back from the hospital. She did seem a bit upset, which was quie evident when we brought Matthew and her to the polyclinic for Matthew's jaundice check. She wasn't her usual noisy babbling self, but appeared rather moody and didn't seem to enthusiastic about responding when talked too. Well I guess at the tender young age of 14 months, it probably is a mix of jealousy, confusion and separation anxiety for Melody. If only she could understand when I tell her that the arrival of baby Matthew doesn't change the fact that she is still my precious princess. But I guess it will take a while for Mel to adjust, and the only thing I can do is give her a bit of time while trying to not make too much changes to her usual routine.

The mother-in-law is once again showing signs of her talent to create a bit of havoc. From the first day at the hospital, she kind of decided that she should have little bit of childish fun at my children's expense by trying all ways and means to make Melody jealous of Matthew. I swear if we were staying in some lawless land, I would have thrown something at the mother-in-law. I mean seriously, here I am trying my best to make sure that Melody feels comforted and not threatened by the fact that there is a new addition to the brood and there the mother-in-law is thinking it is rather amusing to see my precious Melody cry when she sees someone carry Matthew. "Go have somemore kids of your own and damage their lives if you must, and LEAVE MINE ALONE!" Its infuriating sometimes, hmmm correction, most of the times with regards to the mother-in-law. Then once at home, maybe in an effort to "be nice", the mother-in-law asked if she should bring Mel back to her place so that it would be easier. Huh? Shouldn't the priority be getting Melody used to Matthew? Imagine if I had let her take Melody to her place for a couple of days, when she already knew that there was an addition to the brood. I shudder to think how rejected she may have felt, thinking that with the arrival of Matthew she has been cast aside. Maybe I am worrying too much, but I can't help it maybe. Its my family, if I don't worry about it..........then who will?

Well.....moving along........some photos of my precious princess Melody:

Trust me when I say, she really loves her food.


Those big tear drops just seem to melt me all the time. The missus reckons I will spoil her in no time. But she is only 14 months, not the time for discipline I reckon.......just all the tender loving care a father can give.


Some fun at the playground!



Mucking around at home:



Just shopping around:




And playing a fool with the lil carrier: