Birthday party....

It's e birthday party of Eden, Ian's classmate n it's at macs. E kids r delighted n rowdy room as e kids made lots of noise. Well e parents just park ourselves outside while e kids ate n had fun. Just went in once in a while to capture e shots. Well din quite capture shots of e games but guess Ian had fun coz he later related it to us. Strange was he couldn't finish e happy meal hmm wonder issit coz anticipated of e fun or pai seh eating in front of friends haha but this shld b e last bday party to close e yr? Some of e parents commented this yr seems to b e yr w most bday party invites....wonder why n yes, Ian came home asking for bday party too. Could it b this reason?

A Christmas gift that came early!

Ever since Ian's scooter has been spoilt, we hv been looking out for scooter for him. Just tossing between 2 or 3 wheels n we saw e micro maxi scooter n it was 3 wheels n thot he could pick up scootering n then hand down to Joann when he's ready for 2 wheel so decided go e bike shop to check out.

Who knows e boy then decided on 2 wheels, e same as his cousins. Is this peer pressure? Anw we went scootering thereafter n he has to take some time to pick up e balancing. Yes, he's excited abt his early Christmas gift fm daddy n hope it lasts!

Start of swimming class!

It has been a yr since Ian stopped his swimming class (which consists of his cousins) n aft much persuasion he has agreed to go back swimming (with much reluctance) n past few Fridays have either been rainy or e kids r not well n so on e haji PH marks his 1st lesson. Well well he din look too relaxed with coach Ernest n mama had to talk to him b4 things start getting better. Hmm let's hope he's really ok aft e prep talk as really hope to see him swim soon. Just glad e coach is fine to hv him back!

Our 1st family picnic

We intended to attend a SSO symphony at botanical gardens this evening but ended up it was e wrong day, it's supp to b tmr but it turned out to b a pleasant experience as we weren't sure if we could stay thru w a crawling Joann.

We were there early n found a nice patch n set up our dinner stuff. Was kindof nice coz instead of being at noisy eating pl, we could sit together n enjoy e food together. Well only Joann had a Gd meal coz she was really famished n enjoyed her porridge while we saw some pple playing frisbee on e field. When we settled her dinner, she started ' wandering' ard, not quite a big pc of picnic mat coz she din fancy e grass. So starting picking our food haha n also stretching out to pluck weeds out.

The last we recalled we had a picnic as a family was b4 Joann was born n we were seated there watching okto junior ambassador contest. Wow now we have a crawly toddler w us, how it has changed our lives hee but well Ian enjoyed e picnic tho, away fm e hustle of life n we could hear each other really clearly n Joann of course since we r all at e same level. Ian requested to do it next wk again, sure since we don't hv dinner appt on sat n we don't need a symphony to get us to go picnic again but we will b back better prepared, at least a frisbee or ball to play as Ian was so glued to e pple playing frisbee right in front of our sight. What a lovely picnic n we r glad e symphony wasn't tonite coz e heavy rain soon came n we would hv missed it anw. Got a nice pic together ya w photoshop mama's face in hee coz all looked so happy w e picnic. N there was Ian later dancing w e picnic mat which was small but was just nice to contain us 4!!! Look at his pose!

Back from legoland fun

Since we did e annual pass during sep hols, Ian has been asking when r we going in n he knows e date but w e Sch concert that just passed, he seemed to hv forgotten abt it n was so delighted to know that we r going aft his music class on sun. Yes, going in late on sun n to meet ah mu's family for dinner n get stuff b4 checking into tune hotel for e nite's rest.

Well e kids were so excited abt e fun, they woke up real early n well we couldn't go in till it's open at 10am n our v 1st visit to legoland so it was new to our family. Just tried some rides n then move on. Weather was cloudy n hot at times n e crowd seem to come in more at noon. Well morning, we went driving Sch, boat ride, pharaoh's revenge, the kingdom's shoot-out n roller coaster. The queue was getting longer n just had to move on with each ride n got quite stuck at built n test where e kids get to make cars n test n compete whose can b resilient n fast. We then went on to watch 4D show- the spell breaker. Then went for a few more rides n rgen e express train n miniland b4 going e aqua area. Hmm soon was e end of 1st day n got back to rest for 2nd day.

The 2nd day we got e kids to choose what they liked n we could re-visit n this time we r more experienced hee coz e crowd comes in later so we quickly go the rides that had to queue n yeah we did boat ride n driving 1st then went our fav shooting game hee think we went round at least 5 times coz there were hardly anyone. Then e kids liked e Beatle bounce which they din try yest. Then e boys went w mummy n daddy for dragon's apprentice n we went 3 rounds coz the boys loved it. Yes, roller coaster lovers! Then went for e horsey rides n then was built n test again. Good for shades n air con. Had lunch n then went 4D show again coz realized there were 3 diff shows so we went for racers n clutch power today n got foam n water on us all! Then was more rides as we checked out e aqua rides n then e boys went for a diff roller coaster project X. Well they r getting more daring in their choices n were totally reluctant to go back but it's time to end e fun but would b back but truly glad e weather was so Gd else we could hv missed out more fun n best of all, had a good company to do the stuff together! Yes, back to life n not Legos only hee

Ian's Sch concert

It's e time of e yr but another mth b4 Sch closes n e concert is here. Well e rehearsals hv been going on some Gd time n this yr it's held at salvation army bishan as e Sch intake is increasing n e church auditorium can't take all.

Anw yest was full dress rehearsal n e kids have been hyped up abt being fit for e event, don't rem last yr was so much maybe coz at that time just ended confinement n Ian was on Sch bus so dun get so much 'news' abt e concert.

Tdy was e day n it's always nice to attend e concert except this yr Joann is more active n can't keep her still for e whole time but she was Gd. She napped during e speeches ie she din make any unnecessary noises n then was e performances n she was munching away n enjoying e show! N there is seating arrangement w tics issued n they arranged parents w kids on mezzanine which was Gd so noise is contained at upper level n we got e 1st row seats so we could view everything wo any block n even video-Ed hee

This yr's theme is in line with what they hv been learning abt e earth, environment, recycle n stuff. Ian's class was performing a song dance 同一个家 n was kindof nice dress like pageboy haha or waitor. Anw prefer this dressing to some tshirt only. Yes, e song is abt e mother earth n how we ought to save it. All e songs all in line with this theme n finale song was 'save my world' n yeah v Gd performance done by all n every yr, this just v much affirms our choice of pre-school, seeing how much fun e kids hv n how much Ian enjoys being on stage with his friends n how much pride he took in making sure his steps were so precise. Good job, our boy. Just can't wait to see u in e gown n mortar board next yr!

Ian is 5 yrs n 7 mths old

It has been a mth full of ups n downs. We had quite a fair bit of bday parties which included our dear Joann's. A very much anticipated one by her dear gor2 who has been counting down to it since he knew abt a mth ago that daddy got a chalet booking for e party. Yes, he went high over e big house n all e parties on. Wonder issit coz he is getting more mischievous or that his sis is always ard to pick on his stuff, he starts disturbing his dear sister, yes a pat on her hand when she touches his stuff or pulling her legs to refrain her fm moving n we only see that when there is no one else playing with him. Time to teach him to love his sister. Aye, tough tough n aft seeing how e other cousins also pick on Joann, perhaps it's tough playing with a baby who is always destroying things hmm

The downs for e month would b e times Ian has been ill. Yes, quite an unexpected bad wheezing came just b4 his sister's bday. Just need to keep checking on that. N a wk later, he came down with a fever. He hasn't got a fever for really long so caught us unaware coz he looked really fine ESP it took place over a wkend only. Well children's day n outing also took place in e month n quite a busy month as all our wkends were filled! Well another busy month ahead b4 e Sch term n Sch yr ends!

Alot monkeying goes on daily with his sister n yes, a picture of his sister in po2's trolley as he turns her round n round. Well sibling fun is brewing for a 2nd yr!

Auntie Yijie's bday party

Lately been attending quite a fair bit of bday parties but today was a 'special' one coz it's not a kiddo but an adult's hee.

Kindof fun for all since e adults could talk over food n lots of home made stuff like roast beef n home, pumpkin n mushroom soup, german cheese cake n scones, macaroons n tartlets. It was yummy food but kiddos were busy with e huge house. Anw there was a piñata for them to play. Yeah e kiddos took turns to hit it but Ian was abit scare off by e older kids as was kindof 'violent' so requested not to play as was afraid he might hit someone anw but he joined in e scramble for e 'loot' hee yeah came home w a bag of it! Well he loved e party n din quite wanna leave e pl but well all Gd things must come to an end n wishing auntie Yijie a blessed bday ya!

Great to b outdoors

It's been some time we had such outdoor family time. Guess past few wks we hv been busy with events n tdy e boy is happy to b out with his bike n even cycling up n down e Alexandra canal brought so much cheer to him n we were racing up n down e canal. The little sister is envious of the 'freedom' he has to b on e bike. She can't talk but looking at her expressions n her hands reaching to e gor2 tells it all. Our girl, ur time will come!

Volunteering at Ian's Sch outing

As part of the children's Sch cirriculum learning abt earth, sun n e environment, Ian's Sch had an outing yest to e science centre as there is a young learner's festival. Hmmm we hv been to science centre several times so skeptical if they would learn sth but there is this interesting festival going on n it's open to schools only n it's open to public only for this coming wkend.

Well mama has never been to any of Ian's Sch outing coz usually it's written that parents will not b able to tag along but this time 1 of the parents said she would want to tag if parent volunteer would b allowed n mama tried too n ended up only 1 parent allowed n e other mummy was nice to let mama go instead.

Exciting experience but tiring one coz e kids went on tour w a guide fm science centre but w e space given n distractions ard, mama had to make sure e 27 kids stay together n no lost sheep since e teacher is in front n mama was behind shoo-ing e sheep. Yes, n had to partner a boy specifically told by teacher to watch him sigh it's tougher than looking aft my own boy. N endless requests by kids to visit e toilet n they had each done a little plant (see pic Ian is carrying a plant on a container) n there were ocassioms kids spilled them n had to pick up for them, magic bracelets w beads also running all over sigh n they had snack at macdonalds n that was e only breather since all busy munching but had to pack for each as bus was coming. E 3 hrs just flew past n going home time. So much thots aft being a parent volunteer but it's an enriching experience. Wonder when mama will hv chance again coz rare chance. Too alot pics but was given e Sch camera, just need wait for teacher's blog to b up n mama only managed to sneak these few shots hee