Jordy's First Party

It is the tradition in Singapore to hold a party for the newborn at one month old so today family and friends called in to celebrate Jordy's arrival.

D&D had ordered catering and this was set up in the landing outside the apartment. Many dishes - fish, squid, curry, vegetables and noodles and mee siam, a really tasty spicy soup dish. Delicious light puddings are also included. The caterers organise everything and the dishes sit under gas burners so everyone can eat when they want. When Shenn arrived he said " yea there's a barbecue outside" - It's such a hassle free way to party.

Guests began to arrive about 11ish and wee man of the day was looking very dashing in his little NZ tiki tshirt. Of course everyone just adored him. He gazed at everyone with those deep dark eyes and seemed to be taking everything in. He even took all the photos in his stride. It was great catching up with extended family again and Dick entertained us all on the ukelale - when he next visits NZ he will have to catch up with the Wellington ukelale club - I wish Finnie could hear him cos he'd really enjoy it.

Alas - all good things come to an end and by 1ish wee Jordy had had enough of being social butterfly. ( I have the sneaking suspicion that he will be very much a contemplative sort of fellow rather than a party player. )
By late afternoon when he still hadn't settled we did what we all try and went for a drive, but no, not even that - he was very cross with us - it wasn't until we wheeled him around Labrador park by the sea that he returned to his usual quiet meditative state. His mum & grandma love him very much as they knew that his delight with this park would cost them both mosquito bites!

It is now late in the evening and the wee petal has been asleep since his tea time feed allowing Mum & Dad to have much needed sleep.
So the big day was a huge success and ended on a high note with the All Blacks winning the Bedisloe Cup - needless to say, after such a big day, there was no West Wing watching tonight!