Breakfast time

I usually start giving breakfast at the beginning of the 8th month. You can give pre-packed baby breakfast cereals or rusk biscuits.





This is a piece of rusk biscuit








Break it up into small pieces so that it is easier to dissolve








Add sufficient hot water








Mix it into a smooth paste








The twins, Marissa and Mirabelle waiting for their breakfast








Marissa wondering what is in the bowls








The first spoonful for Marissa








Mirabelle:“Hey Sasa, what does it taste like?”








“Oh it's my turn now”








Marissa’s turn again








Now it is back to Belle








“We like it!”





Now it is Jeun Yip’s turn to start having cheese for breakfast





This is a piece of soft cheese which practically melts in the mouth so no chewing required. Also make sure that it is not too salty






Use a spoon to cut it up into very small pieces








“Here we go Jeun Yip”








“Hmm, it tastes different”








“One more piece please”








“I like cheese!!”

We are still here

I know it has been awhile since I updated the blog but it has been a most trying one month. I was two staff short at the daycare centre and after 12 hours of looking after the babies and having to clean and wash up each night I was really too exhausted to think straight. I had forgotten how time consuming housework is. In addition my electricity supply kept tripping every night so cannot use the pc at all. Finally found the culprit which is a burnt out fan upstairs which we only use at night which explains why the tripping only happens at night. I got my domestic help at last and hopefully, things are back to normal now so I have time to write again.

First of all Marie celebrated her 13th birthday in April so she is now officially a teenager and coming out with spots on her face.











Update on Wei Jun and Jeun Yip





Wei Jun actually left the centre in April but came back after 2 weeks because he missed his friends here.





Here he is with his best friend Jeun Yip. Both of them are teething and they compete with each other to produce the most amount of saliva. If you do not see them just follow the trail of saliva and you will find them.




They both love playing with Marissa (one of the twins)







Jeun Yip is shy in showing his affections






Wei Jun loves kissing Marissa even though there are bars between them.

Are you prepared for any pandemic threats?

So far there are no cases of swine flu in Malaysia but we never know when it will come or even if it is already here with the ease of international travel. Below is recommendations from Sunway Medical Centre on precautions to take.






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In the event of a widespread outbreak of any type of illness, one of the best precautions you can take would be to eliminate or minimize your exposure to the general public by self quarantining. This would require that have ready a supply of essential supplies such as food, medications, toiletries etc. If you have not done so already, now is definitely the time to prepare to meet any future challenges rather than wait for a crisis to occur and join everyone to empty the local grocery stores.

You should have enough nonperishable and canned items to be able to get through a couple of weeks without having to leave home. If you need to take medications or supplements, it is not unreasonable to keep a three-month supply on hand. Just make sure to rotate the items as you continue to purchase new supplies each month. Whenever anyone goes to my kitchen, they always comment on the amount of nonperishable food in the cupboard and frozen food in the freezer. This is because I am always prepared for any emergencies.

For various respiratory threats I would suggest keeping a small supply of fiber surgical masks around. Dousing them with several drops of eucalyptus oil goes a long way toward both preventing and treating respiratory infections. Type N95 masks offer improved filtering power against bacteria and other pathogens. Keep a few on hand for everyone in the family. You can find the masks in many pharmacies or at any medical supply house or on the Internet. While you're shopping, include a box of surgical gloves as well.

My intent in sharing this information is not to frighten or create a feeling of hopelessness, but I do think it is a threat that you and your family need to be aware of and prepare for.

Lucas is one year old!!

Lucas is the first of my batch of baby ‘rats’ to turn one. Here he is celebrating his birthday with his friends.







The Chinese believe that when a baby turns one on his Chinese birthday he should he should have a chicken leg to bite on. Want to know why? Please go to the Old Wives Tales on babiesconsult.com

An appeal for donations

Wesak which is celebrated on the full-moon day in May is the most important festival of the Buddhists. Prince Siddharta was born in the garden of Lumbini, he attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya and passed away in Kusinara, all on Wesak day.

Thus Wesak is often called the thrice-sacred day. BUBS marks this joyous and happy day with celebrative events. You are invited to join us in this celebration.








SAVE A LIFE CAMPAIGN

Friday 1 May 2009
Blood Donation Campaign
Time: 10.00 am to 4 pm
Venue: Centrepoint, 1st floor, New Wing
Bandar Utama

Charity Food Fair
9am t0 2pm
Coupons at RM20.00 per booklet
Come and enoy delicious homecooked food



Bandar Utama Buddhist Society
52 Jalan BU 11/16
Bandar Utama
47800 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Email: bubsoc gmail.com




The Bandar Utama Buddhist Society was registered with the Registrar of Societies (Registration no. 364) on 18 March 2000.
From its very inception, the main objectives of the Society have been to promote the understanding, study and practice of the Buddha's Teachings and the Buddhist way of life. Till date, the Bandar Utama Buddhist Society has held events such as Buddhist cultural and educational activities, social welfare and charitable activities. This is all to foster and bolster the development of fellowship amongst Buddhist groups and individuals. The Society also aims to develop understanding, goodwill and cooperation between the Buddhist community and other similar communities in Malaysia.
The Bandar Utama Buddhist society was initially established to create a place of worship and to promote the Buddha Dhamma to the Buddhist and local communities in Bandar Utama.

Who We Are & What We Do

The Society teaches and practices the Buddha-Dhamma as recorded in the Pali scriptures. This school of Buddhism is known as the Theravada.

Our members are mostly residents of Bandar Utama and the surrounding areas, but we also have members from other parts of Selangor and other states. Although membership is for those aged eighteen and above, everyone is welcome to join in our activities. The Society arranges several services for the benefit of the community. These are:
Buddha Puja on Sundays and other events.
Dhamma School for children.
Dhamma Study Groups.
Meditation instruction and practice.
Dhamma talks by monks and other teachers.
Fellowship and welfare activities.


About RM 7 million is needed to construct the Centre.

Please offer your generosity so that our vision for a lasting spiritual Centre may be successfully fulfilled. Your gift of funds will benefit present and future generations. We appreciate and humbly offer our prayers for your heartfelt generosity.

The new Centre will be more than just a building!

It will be a place for practice.
Located in the prime middle class suburbia of Bandar Utama, the Centre will be a beacon for those seeking out the teachings of the Buddha. Weekly puja or worship, Dhamma talks, classes and group meditation sessions will be offered regularly at the Centre. It will provide an environment that is deeply needed in our daily lives: a place for all people to come and experience the benefits of learning, contemplating and practicing the Buddha’s teachings.

It will be a place for growth.
The Centre will feature contemporary architectural design harmoniously incorporating traditional Buddhist features. Importance has been given to the use of natural light. The heart of the Centre will be the unique oval-shaped shrine hall to be used for worship and Dhamma instruction. On the upper floor there will be a large hall for meditation. Adequate space will be provided for children so that they will have the opportunity to learn the Dhamma and the Buddhist culture that is essential to the continuation of our heritage. The Centre will be equipped with a kitchen and dining area. On the upper floors, visiting teachers will find comfortable guest quarters.

It will be a place for community.
The Bandar Utama Buddhist Society welcomes all who wish to participate. The Centre will be made available to the public so that all who wish to encounter the Dhamma will have the precious opportunity. It is our wish that the local community will be attracted to it and the activities held on its grounds. We wish that all who walk past its doors may experience the bliss, happiness and peace offered by the Dhamma.
The Centre will be the focal point of the Society's effort to preserve and effectively transmit the Dhamma. It will stand as a landmark of Dhammaduta initiatives here in the heart of the Klang Valley, Malaysia.


If you wish to make a one time donation, please click on the form below. Print, complete and send together with your cheque to Bandar Utama Buddhist Society



If you wish to make a donation by instalments, please click on the form below. Print, complete and send together with your cheque to Bandar Utama Buddhist Society

Childhood ingenuity

Lucas is 11 months old and just learning to stand but cannot do it without support. Here he is trying to stand and play with a toy





“If I let go of my right hand, I will fall down”









“If I use my left hand to hold me up, I cannot play with the toy”








“Aha! I will lean against the sofa so that both my hands are free”








“There! Now I can use both hands to hold the toy and still stand up. Am I not a clever boy?”

Update on Wei Jun’s progress

“Can you see my bottom 2 toothy pegs? This is why I always leave a trail of saliva all over the place".
Most babies start teething at about 8 -9 months but Wei Jun actually started at about 5 months plus.









Weaning baby onto home cooked porridge

As always I do not recommend blending the baby’s food as this will delay his getting used to eating adult food.





This is what the cooked rice porridge looks like








Use the back of a spoon to mash up the rice grains









The mashed up porridge is ready for feeding.





“Here I am, having home cooked porridge for the first time. It is fish porridge and it is yummy.”

For more info on cooking porridge for babies please go to 'weaning baby' at Babiesconsult.com


Wei Jun sitting without support for the first time


“I can sit without support for a few minutes but I need someone to help me as I still cannot move to the sitting position by myself.”


Wei Jun:"I would like to take this opportunity to say goodbye to Aunty Cecilia and all my friends at the childcare centre as my parents are going to take care of me at home"