Volunteer work with Sch

We hv started joining our church in giving out bread to folks at telok blangah so Ian knows what is volunteer work about n tdy for the 1st time we were going with Ian's Kindy on this 'manna project' together w jubilee church pple. Must say its quite organized. They splited the k2s with their parents among 2 blocks of flats n all handed w noodles (even beef noodles but not to b given to Hindus) n lollies for the younger kids in the home.

We were given layout of the flats. Mostly r rental flats n instructed to give 1 n 2 room flats only. We were required to ask any kids in the household within Kindy age or Sch age as the church is embarking on reading prog for those going to Sch soon n yr end they are giving out 'back to Sch' vouchers for these families to buy shoes n stuff. Yes, some into to get n diff fm our church distribution. We were asked to hv the kids introducing themselves fm Chinese kindergarten n blessing them with a pack of noodles. Well the kids were nervous at 1st but soon got used to knocking the door n giving out the bags of noodles. Tho it was just 2 floors each grp had to cover, we took a Gd hr or so coz there are some conversations striked n it was a Gd experience for the kids n us too! 

Gardening is fun!

The 3rd term is Ian's Kindy embarked on gardening for the kids. So far, we do get to see his log book to see the growth of his bo-cai (spinach) coz he draws the plant to see the process of growing it. It's interesting as they even log when they water the plant whether the day is sunny or rainy. Ya coz the plants r at the outdoors so we (parents) don't quite get to that area unless u make an extra effort to go n see the gardening area. Ian did tell us the younger classes grow lady fingers. How fun to eat the plant u grow! Well some wks back Ian's classmate mum went to take pic of the plant n sent mama the pic of Ian's plant n it was still quite short but today, Ian brought back his plant n looks tall! Hee coz we don't hv a pot so passed the plant to po2 who loves growing plants n hope it's in better hands than ours! Interesting how the Sch makes the daily living part of the school activities!

Ian is 6 yrs n 5 mths old

What a month! Yes stuff a long mth till forgot to post it! Well this mth a lot of up n down abt the p1 reg but a mth of prayer too coz the boy is so insistent on his choice of Sch n he was often reminded that he can't do much except to pray. Well nv knew he could b so insistent on his choice. We did prep him abt Fairfield, ACS, RV n ZD n it was so obvious this boy is such a pple person. He wanted to make sure there is someone he could b familiar with b4 saying yes to the Sch n well that explains why he said NO to RV n a lot pple were commenting why give him the choice but he knows the consequence if he doesn't get into ZD. Well guess he's grown up enough to make his choice but its heart thumping for us coz we r likely to face the consequences more for the inconvenience if he doesn't get into ZD. Anyway so relieved n guess the boy does hv a lot of faith coz he seems so calm abt it sigh our heart can't take too much of this!

The long wkend was a Gd time to rest n truly enjoy it since the 'ordeal' is over. It has been a mth of 'fun' beside the couple of weeks of registration n balloting. We just thank God for seeing us thru n truly we know our lives r in His hands n we just need to trust in Him. 

Just so glimpse of fun time we had for movies, science ctr, marina barrage flying of kites n even collecting glasses w dayi!

Smurf 2

This is a much anticipated show for Ian coz some mths back when we were watching other movies we saw this trailer n yes, smurfs is Ian's fav. We hv taken much pics of our 2 kids w the movie posters several times b4 tdy n we finally watched it tdy in Singapore, GV grand. We hv been catching too many movies at discovery ctr n msia till we din know it would b so cold haha the kids were well geared but not us adults!

Tdy we watched the movie w ah Mu n family n Ian just sat between Seth n joy n not with us, well he is the seasoned movie goer n doesn't need parental guidance haha. Guess he enjoyed the movie now with another girl beside smurfette n certainly bring tears to the famil ties we see in the show n the smurf song just make us happy la la la la la sing a happy song....

National day 2013

This yr was somewhat diff coz of Ian's Sch of hfmd precaution taken so no national day celeb was done at Sch level, only did at class n so we couldn't go to participate this yr.

So tdy we had a Gd family day out with botanical garden walk n feeding the fish aft bf n then to our fav ikea for shopping n lunch. The kids were in Gd spirit for the public holiday! 

It was a rare chance daddy's colleague called yest to ask if we want the tics to Ntuc screening of ndp parade at the marina promenade. Earlier daddy did try to ballot for 4 tics but couldn't get so this was almost a wish came thru except that we hv dinner w Chng clan so tossing which to go. Ended up decided we will go till the dinner appt n lve so we reached the place abt 4pm, got a lot of goodie bags n got a Gd space with mat on the grass. Nice weather n sheltered it felt Gd to b with fellow Singaporeans in red celebrating the day. Atmosphere was Gd, wish we could stay but well guess with the kids hard to keep them thru the whole parade so we left for dinner n was a Gd experience of it at the promenade n did do some cheering n clapping. Was a nice way to immerse ourselves for the day! Happy 48th birthday, Singapore 

HE IS IN.....

Yes, tdy is the day for Ian's balloting for p1 reg into zhangde. It feels as tho we were all getting into the Sch coz nv felt this stressful even when we were even enrolling into uni! Sigh wonder what is the world becoming but just glad the ordeal is over.

Yes, aft submitting the forms last wk we knew what we were getting into but the stress just intensifies as each day draws nearer n with the msg coming in asking abt it. Mama with a weak heart haha won't dare to b present at the balloting exercise. Sth she would nv want to go thru n yet we had to go thru. Anw ah Mu said she could go n last min daddy took time off to witness the event. Yes with life telecast to mama via whatsapp n each min passed by our hearts just thumped harder, Ian with the number 90 wasn't called till daddy told mama only 30 seats left n yea he was the last 20+ called we guess. Thanks for all ur prayers n concern. Onward we go toward zhangde for the next phase of Ian's life to b a 'zhangde-ren'. The boy is happy but for a short while sigh guess he will nv hv his heart thump like ours till he goes thru it as a parent! What an experience but truly thank God for seeing us thru. Somehow this waiting experience abit like waiting for Joann to b born. Yes, somehow knew he would get in (yes appeared in our dreams somehow) but just wonder when. Just glad the dream came thru n it's really how we guide the boy thru the pri Sch life that really matters! Just so thankful we won't need to go thru the ordeal again at least for the time being!

Here is the start of our islander roaming...

We got our complimentary islander pass some wks back so since the weather is Gd, we seized the morning to go in sentosa for bf n walkabout. Yeah we did all the touristy stuff n took e pics. The kids were game to pose all the shots n Joann was real Gd to walk till the last part at rws with all the crowd. We checked out the adventure cove, got the map n all the height restrictions n see if we could come back another day. Well Joann kept pointing to go in but we din come prepared n the crowd was just coming in so fast. 

Even the sentosa train in and out of island was packed n we managed to go for a short walk at vivo. Guess we shld b coming back sentosa more often n more prepared w all their beach n swimwear!

The time has come....

Yes, the p1 reg that has been most nerve wrecking....we finally decided on registering at zhangde. Just wanna record this moment down as its really a time to trust God. We have 3 schs within 1km from our pl n well ZD is the closest to us n maybe coz Ian feels most for the Sch coz of his cousins n often passing it so he was really certain abt it. He even told po2 past mths to keep his choice Sch in prayer. Do hear him murmuring at bedtime n he told us he's been praying for it to happen 

After wks of 'monitoring' n even the privilege to try for 2B, we r left with phase 2C. Tough choice ESP the numbers make our hearts thump! N tdy we made the choice n with much risk as there are abt 116 applicants for 92 vacancies. Told Ian the odds n even possibility of going a Sch that is much further. Wonder if it A&E sense to him but he wants to trust n put the application for ZD. Yes, balloting for us on next tue. Pls pray for God's will to prevail!