Old Pals

On New Year's eve, Daryl decides to dig deep into the storage boxes and takes out the toys he used to play with as a small baby, as he wants to celebrate the New Year with them!

It Takes Time to Learn How to Play Well

To celebrate Christmas and the coming New Year, Daryl has been spending hours honing his trumpet skills. His first solo concert, held at his tiny home in front of a handful of people, was a complete disaster ...

How Not to Eat a Cake

Cake can taste good, especially those made by Mommy.

But it can become messy when you smash it and use it as hair gel.

Quick Thinking in a Crisis Situation

The pants Daryl's wearing don't belong to him. They aren't supposed to be worn this way and aren't for boys either. As the saying goes, drastic circumstances need drastic actions. So when Daryl wetted his pair of long trousers and no spare one was available, we had no choice but to find something out of a female relative's closet and put them on for him.

Run for McDonald's

Hey, I'd better pick up the ball quickly ...

'Cos I got to catch an MTR train ...

For a big bite of my beloved Filet-O-Fish!

Hello Halloween

Too bad Daryl doesn't have a pumpkin outfit. All he has is a pumpkin T-shirt.

And to make matters worse, the lovely pumpkin he painted got obscured by his red jacket. Anyone interested in buying him a pumpkin outfit, or a pumpkin jacket for next year's party?

Snooker Pro

Daryl has not only built a rest with his Lego blocks ...

But also picked up the habit of chalking his cue before each and every shot.

Bun Snatcher

This post is meant for the bun, but somehow Daryl picked it up and stole the show ...

Incriminating Evidence

Picture 1.

Picture 2.

Picture 3.

Pictures 1 to 3 are the definite and indisputable evidence which shows Daryl violating the uniform rule of his nursery.

School Alone

I've got my uniform and school bag on, and I'm ready to go!

Hey Daddy, I'll dine out with my friends tonight and will be home late. I've got the keys and will open the door myself. Adios!

Shopaholic (With a Twist)

Like his Mommy, Daryl loves shopping. But unlike his Mommy, Daryl loves shopping while sucking his pacifier ...

What Makes Kids Happy?

Why is Daryl so happy while taking pictures with his cousins?

Because he's won a toy ambulance!

Laptop Junior

Daryl has been playing with the wet tissue box as if it is his personal laptop.

But he can't figure out why pornographic pictures and videos never show up on it, unlike his old man's laptop.

In-house Training

Daryl is practising hard to become a world-class maitre d'! He's been doing pretty well actually, with (touch wood) no broken dishes so far.

Smiling Faces

Sometimes, Daryl smiles like his Mommy and looks as if he is pretty shy.

But sometimes he smiles like his old man by showing the big gaps in his teeth!

Power of Drums

Daryl is playing his small drum set so noisily ...

That even our deaf neighbours are complaining!

Y for Yakult

Daryl is so hopelessly in love with Yakult that he would drink it in an elevator ...

And rinse his mouth with it like Listerine.

Funny Old Buns

Daryl was pointing at a guy who was eating three buns at a time and had 17 more in his hands. He wanted us to take a picture of him but we were not quick enough.

Pancake Chef

My dream is to work at a McDonald's where I can make a lot of pancakes at the same time.

And to eat a lot of pancakes for free!

Stuck with Soccer

At the umpteenth try, I can finally take a picture showing how well Daryl can kick the ball. But I still can't capture his face and eyes this time around ...

Animal Lover

Daryl can talk to frogs ...

Swim with the dolphins ...

And comfort the seahorse who is alone in the park.

Covert Mission Accomplished

Being a paparazzo is not easy, as proven by the terrible quality of these pictures taken while Daryl was at school.

But no matter how out-of-focus these pictures are, I can always recognise Daryl as his hair is always messier than others'.

Close Call

God is looking after us, as there is no other explanation as to how Daryl managed to escape serious injuries over the weekend.

We were at a park close to home, and one of the favourite games for the bigger kids was the "Tarzan" game, where kids would grab hold of the handle and swing from one side to another. But there is no guardrail along the way.

Mommy and I were both busy retrieving Daryl's ball, which had been kicked far away by a naughty kid. Meanwhile, Daryl had wandered straight into the path of Tarzan.

When he crossed it the first time, nothing happened as the kid had yet started his journey. But when Daryl walked across it the second time, a kid was approaching rapidly and was swinging his legs really hard.

Imagine a high-bar gymnast swinging his legs as hard as he can just before the final somersaults and landing.

When I saw Daryl crossing the Tarzan for the second time, the kid was already midway through and had no idea Daryl was right in front of him. And when I saw his swinging legs, there was nothing we could do as my arms were not long enough to snatch Daryl away.

Swoosh.

I could literally see a breeze around Daryl's head as his hair was moved by the wind swirled up by the kid's swinging legs. Turned out that his legs barely missed Daryl's head by mere inches. And Daryl, oblivious to how grave a danger he was in, kept running towards me, smiling and completely unscathed.

In the days after the incident, I kept wondering what might have happened had Daryl been hit. Judging by the speed of the swinging legs, I would definitely have passed out if I was the one who got hit.

Now think about Daryl, who is still a baby.

It was a really close call. I keep thanking God for looking after Daryl especially while we were not being careful enough.

Thank you, God.

And I am lost for words.

Unsolved Mystery

Daryl can wear his old man's shoes ...

Put on his glasses ...

Stack up his toys by himself ...

And eat oranges with his fork ...

But is still sceptical when we tell him that NO ONE is living in the phone.

School Alone

Daryl is yelling and doesn't look pleased at all ...

Because he wants to go to school by himself.

Beach Boy (Fully Clothed Edition)

Why was Daryl holding a hula hoop?

Because he wanted to use it as a floating ring to save a drowning friend!

All I Want for Dinner is a Chupa Chup

I've got a yummy Chupa Chups!

Now don't disturb me with a filthy hanky!

Ouch!

It's really sweet and I've got to get some water.