anyways, in between being a chauffeur and a filial (read: parent-fearing) son, i had managed to cram in client meet-ups, lingering at poseur cafes, attending drinking binges, demolishing massive amounts of ben and jerry's, whilst still looking fervently in good shape. i am not bragging, that's just the way it is.
however, this entry isn't a how-to guide to keeping fit, neither is it any more a dedication to gall stones. i am here to write about something painstakingly rewarding that delights me even as i think about it. as it always has been, baby rearing has been the cornerstone of our family policy. thus, being the ever diligent husband, and being the ever more assiduous wife, my elder brother and sister-in-law have succeeded in bringing a new member our family.
at eight months and still in active fetal development, baby d will face the world sometime next month. meanwhile, here are some pictures of my nephew-to-be during the ultra scan at earlier times performing various acrobatic positions in mommy's tummy.
in a morbid frenzy to usher the newborn's arrival, i was invited by the happy couple to a viewing of the baby's room. it was the quintessential room with white walls plastered with colorful stickers, a crib that matched the room's setting, baby paraphernalia, and a bright yellow stroller that i wasn't aware i was to sponsor for (thanks for the love, bro).
a baby-bathing contraption that set the happy couple back by eleven hundred dollars.
my sponsored gift: quinny stroller taken out from a bee movie
stockpiled with attire from "for 1-month" to "for 12-months"
mommy dearest wants matching green kate spade baggie with baby shorts.
so, having a baby isn't exactly economcally viable, but what the heck, i am gonna be an uncle!
23 comments:
oh my so many clothes! your brother quite rich.
congratulation to you (to be a uncle soon) & your family.
~no name~
Wow... Well... I think I'm overwhelmed by the clothes and stuff for your nephew... Impressed by your brother & sister-in-law's preparation work. I think this is good. They must be very eager to meet their baby and sure they will provide him with the best they can afford.
I look forward to your nephew too now! =)
wasai... exaggerate baby stuff man. I officially become uncle when I was 12yo eh.. congrats you become UNCLE man~ XD
The baby seem like smiling when i look at the screeen.. =D
aisk.. I havent really see my niece til now /.\
MA what did you buy for the baby.
I got him something from zara baby kekeke
cookiedough....
the clothes are super cute can!! the boy will grow up to be a fine fashionista la!!
im thinking right we shld matchmake my niece and him
then let them pull a demi + ashton kutcher.
wat u think (:
wah,...how much the stroller set u back with?$$$$$$$
-KayleN
(anonymous) not after this i guess. haahaaa.
(no name) thanks, thanks! now if only my sister-in-law can calm her nerves. she's getting a little scared as the day draws closer.
(763092) indeed indeed, i am pretty sure they would be the best doting parents i will ever know. just hope that my nephew will be a good kid.
(rex) you could see it smiling eh??
(auggie) i am getting him the stroller so he doesn't have to walk to travel from point to point.
(ptmd) does it mean that you niece is almost 10 already???
(kaylen) let's just say that it's never enough for someone you adore. hehe..
Congrats! Bet it must be quite exciting for you too.
Can imagine that you would be quite the Dashing, Doting, and Debonair uncle Des too.
Enjoy uncle-hood.
:)
Came across your blog thru Jeremy's.
Great that you love Ben & Jerry's. Will send you free ice cream next time!
wow look at the cloths !!!! am sure uncle des will pamper his nephew & make him his sucesser in fashion...
(mike) ha! you've Definitely Defined the Divine uncle, i will try to live up to that.
(leo) hmm.... you sell ben and jerry's?
(dan) i am sure. hope he's gonna be very cheeky, but yet within tolerable limits. =]
Happy uncling. :)
It's a fun job, tiring too. Looking out, worrying here & there. But seeing them grow will be very accomplishing, and pressurizing too, as you realize time is catching up. If you're a mathematician, you'll do the scary calculations - when he/she is 5, you're... when he/she is 20, you're... And then you stop wanting to count.
Of course, all these above are spoken from experience, as I am a young uncle (of 22) to two nieces and one nephew.
des, it is getting interesting here. pople are sharing thier uncle experience” with you – the uncle to be. :)
really can feel your joy and can tell you're looking forward doe the new life to come.
remember the share your hephew's photos with us next month. :)
~no name~
hihi,
came across ur blog thru either ben's or jeremy's.....haha
u still an investment planner? which company u from?
any advise which funds to best invest in using cpf at this moment?
Cheers :)
JY
(gam) can don't remind me the scary side of being an uncle, and i am not so young like 20 eh, makes me even more stress.
(no name) i will definitely post lots and lots of photos of him in time to come, no worries about that. =]
(jy) yup, still my main line. currently the best thing to look out for with cpf is bonds, money market instruments, gold and commodities. for more details, perhaps you could message me on facebook. =]
hi,
thanks v much for quick reply bro.
i've tried msg u on facebook but it's failed (error msg)
if u dun mind, can email me more details on bonds and gold.
Cheers :)
JY
i will need your email address then. =]
Sorry, just look forward to the good times you're gonna have ahead.
And by the way, though it's common practice, don't give them everything, no matter how cute they are definitely gonna be. But you're gonna still do it anyway.
no? I saw the smiling face on the second pic eh =)
investing~~~ How about stock?
best time is to wait HK got ppl start jump from the building should be the good time to go in stock market XD... i'm so evil..
hihi,
can be contacted at jeffreyyau@pacific.net.sg
Tks again :)
I love being an uncle.. hope you have a great time too :)
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