I need positive parenting skills!!

http://www.positive-parenting-for-life.com/parenting-tips.html

Need to read the above and fuel in some positive parenting tips as my parenting skills deteriorate as stress kicks in!!!
sighhh... its really difficult to be a good parents especially when the kid is not feeling well and is constantly demanding! crying for no reason (my isaac sometimes is like that, and recently is...)

Here is an exerpt:
Why it's Cool to Keep Your Cool

You've heard the phrase, "living up to expectations." We often relate this phrase to good or positive expectations that a child is excelling or achieving great things. However, this phrase also goes the other way. A child will live up to positive expectations or negative expectations alike.

Your child is living up to your expectations right now. What are you expecting of your child? What are you telling them in those moments when you are frustrated?

In exasperation, do phrases like "you're so aggravating" or "why are you so difficult?" or "why can't you ever do anything right?" or "you're such a trouble-maker," ever slip from your lips? Those phrases spoken in haste are labels that your child will begin to live up to, literally.

This is why it is so crucial that, as parents, we are able to keep our cool when the situation is tense. Once uttered, those words can never be taken back. A 'sorry' does little to neutralize the effects of hurtful words.

So, on those craziest of days when you are at your wits end and overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated - take a deep breath, check your perspective, get a little goofy, look at those adorable baby pictures, and count your blessings. You are raising the future of the world within those four walls of your home.

The awesome part about this is that it can be fun! And it should be fun! There is a reason they refer to the childhood years as magical. Seize those fleeting moments and enjoy that magic with your child.

Parenting can be one wild, exhilarating ride. So please take your seat, make sure your safety belt is securely fastened, keep all arms and legs inside the vehicle, and have a blast!

Bro n Sis

* hugsss huggss***

Isaac, sociable and friendly

Yes, he can just mix around and talk to anyone!!!
We always warn him about talking to strangers! But he talks anyway!
See how he happily mixes around during Owen's party.

Feeding time

I have never imagined a baby being so difficult in bottle-feeding her milk. When she totally refuses to drink, you can never force her! She usually drinks only 2-4 oz (yes, very little) but luckily she prefers breastfeeding. Err... then I would have to continue breastfeeding way past 9 mths now.
Also good that she loves to eat porridge. So, normally she eats twice a day for porridge, and 1 time fruit, about 3-4 times milk.

Night feed??? Hmmph, since she sleeps around 9-ish, she wakes about 4am for milk and back to bed till about 1-2 hrs gap till 7.30am, sharp awake!!

Baby Bash at Sean's place

Some pics taken by a hired photographer during Owen's birthday party.
Isaac was so independent there, playing and mixing around with everyone.
We all enjoyed ourselves, I guess I prefer house party when we have kids around. Its so much easier! :)

Great idea, Sean for the rental of the "lok-lok" and thanks for the pro pics taken by the photographer!