Camp 15-17 Dec

I must be one of the garang mummy who is brave enough to enrol my 3yr 10mths old gal for the camp...But I feel safe with Evan, Dana and Faith looking after her. Furthermore Daddy was supportive of the idea too.... I seek the teacher in charge's approval before I enrolled her because she believed Claudia will be fine in camp...

I am glad I did the correct decision!!! Claudia enjoyed herself so did Evan, as usual....

This is my present from them on the last day!!!

Their 1st ride

on a trishaw!!!

That day we were having lunch at the market and kids were so interested with the trishaws... A very kind uncle gave them a free ride and they were super happy!! Thank you uncle!!

Is it them or me?

I always "complain" my kids are too active, can't sit still for a moment... Today I reflected on myself, maybe it's me who is too active?!?!? hahaha

4 weeks of school holidays had passed and I tried very hard to recall if we spent a whole day at home without going out at all.... NONE!!! I must at least bring them out for a meal or a walk or something!!! So the culprit should be mummy me right?? haha

Before the holidays, I bought DIY sand art and craft work, thinking we can do those when we are BORED at home.... but those are still left in the store room because we had no time for them!! Also, I thought I should spent some time revising with Evan to prepare him for P1....BUT then I decided he deserve a good break before he start school.... haha... it must take a active mummy to have 2 active kids right?

I believe there are lots of mummies out there who are just like me right??

Car Wash

I mean washing it on our own, not at petrol kiosk....This is an activity that is exclusive to mummy and kids only!!! Because when Daddy is washing the car, he is super serious about it so he do not like to have the kids around.... Grandparents do not like it too because the kids will get wet and dirty...

But for me, it is a fun and safe activity for them so why not? See my boy, so serious with the cleaning... haha

One day tour

Last tue, I brought the kids for a one day tour with SKCC... Suppose to be an educational tour to soy sauce factory, tofu factory, birdnest and Airforce Museum... but it turned out more like a shopping tour because we did not really get to visit the factories....

They did not enjoy the itenary so much but they enjoyed the company!!!

School holidays can be super busy and tiring for the mummies, thinking and deciding activities/programs to keep them occupied....

This is already the 3rd week so what have we been doing? Painting, swimming, shopping, free shows at malls, skating and many more....

I am surprised!!

We were doing some workbooks today and Claudia really impressed me!!! She did this on her own and I nearly dropped from my chair!!!

Maybe I always think she is too young so I have never put too much emphasis on her learning.... Furthermore, she will always pretend she don't know her alphabets and work with a cheeky smile.... I did not expect her to write her alphabets so well.... Great job!!

Skate Camp

This post is 2 weeks late.... My kids attended a 5 day skate camp in the 1st week of the school holidays at Bedok Reservoir Park...

Evan already know how to skate before that so this camp had greatly improved his skills and confidence.... As for Claudia, i was impressed with her progress, she can skate independently now, not as fast but good enough for my 3 yrs 10 mths gal...

I am proud/shy to say that I am the most "steady" mummy... On the 1st day, I settled them and I left them with the instructors... That is how independent my kids can be heehee.... but after the 1st day, Evan complained!!! He said I was the only mummy who left, the rest of the mummies were all seated there waiting for their kids :P

Evan had a little fan Shyanne following him around and cheering him!!! So cute!!!

This is the final result on the last day!! Well done kids!!!

Queue, Queue, Queue AGAIN

Why are we queuing again and again? What else but all the free kiddy shows in the malls? Strawberry shortcake, Barney, Hi-5, Dora and more to come!!! I really salute those parents who went 2 hours earlier to queue!!

So far, I think Strawberry Shortcake was the best show we watched so far... and we spent the shortest time in the queue-15 mins!!

All the kids were super excited when they saw the bubbles!!!

I almost fainted at United Square when I saw the queue!! We went ahead but the Barney show was not that entertaining for my kids, maybe they had outgrown that stage.... (1 show lesser for next June holidays... hahaha) And we did not manage to get a good spot

Last wed, we caught 2 shows in 1 afternoon with Daddy... Then Daddy realised how crazy and "wei da" Mummy is... haha  The Hi-5 show has a good arrangement, kids who were at the later part of the queue were allowed to go in but without the parents... so the following pictures was taken by Evan and a don't-know-who...

Next is Dora The Big Pinata.... The show supposed to start at 7pm and we were there at 6.45pm... I thought the queue must be super long but surprising it was alright... The best part is they only allow the kids to sit in the centre while parents stand at the side/back... That is a wonderful arrangement!!! Adults can really occupied a lot of space and deprived other kids of the chance...

The most disappointing one was Toy Story... it was only a Meet and Greet session, no performance....

New skills

Claudia is always so envious when she sees Evan skating around.... Mummy had signed Evan for a skate camp in Nov.... and seriously thinking of signing up for her too!!! Am I too adventurous? Afterall, she can't really ride a bike steadily yet....

The trainer who was so nice gave me a pair of skates for her to try out at home before I decide... Well she was clinging on to me and anything else for support but she seems to enjoy it... so I did sign her up!!!

Graduation Concert

Evan had his concert on 30 Oct... It was wonderful!!

My handsome boy!!!

Ang Ku Kweh!!

In order to get a good seat, kiasu Mummy actually went 1 hour earlier!!! hee hee... Claudia was waiting patiently for the concert to begin... My phone is such a good entertainment for her to pass time... haha

Will upload more photos when I receive the professionally taken photos from the school... Time to upgrade my camera!!!!

Evan turned 6!!

My baobei had turned 6!! Finally? or too fast?

As usual, we had a simple family celebration at my mum's place during his lunar birthday... He distributed the cake on his own, the 1st piece is for Claudia... Mummy was waiting for her share but the 2nd piece went to Ah Ma...

When I asked him why, he said he has to give out the cakes to the people he loved most first!!! Mmmm.... meaning Mummy ranked No 3?!?! Oh how sad am I... Luckily Daddy is not around, if not I am very sure I will rank No 4.... haha...

Daddy do not spend as much time with them but he just have that special place in Evan's heart...

On the actual day, he had a mini celebration in the school... Claudia had informed her teacher 1 day earlier that she is not attending school because she need to go for her brother's party... haha... what a smart gal..

Instead of ordering the normal cake, I decided to get cupcakes for him instead... Nice and yummy!!!

Mummy is Speechless

This is a post that I am very relunctant to write. But my heart hurts, why does my lovely Claudia have to suffer this kind of unfairly treatment time after time? She is such a lovable and innocent kid who does not deserve this...  especially from someone elderly who should be showering her with love

Scenario 1 (Just happened this evening)
When I walked into the restaurant, I saw Evan seated in between his grandparents while Claudia sat alone on the opposite side. Fine, the seats on her left and right are left for her parents but she gives me such a lonely feeling. Never mind, it's just my feelings.

While we were waiting for our food to be served, they brought Evan away to shop for his birthday present. When Claudia realised that her brother had "disappeaared", she cried for him. Why can't she tag along for the shopping? Why can't she wait till we are done? Come on, the shops are not closing yet! In the end, Mummy forgo her dinner and brought Claudia shopping while Daddy had his dinner alone.

Scenario 2 (1 month ago)
Evan had a new toy and a specific instruction not to share it with his sister. When she was caught playing with the toy, she was told to put it down because the toy is only for Evan and not for her!! Why? All because she spilled a drink!!

Scenario 3 (Years ago)
I can't remember how many times have she waved her hands at a crying Claudia, asking her to leave her alone. Adding a statement "You think I want you? I only want your Gor" followed by a hug and kiss planted on Evan.

" Do not bring her here, bring her to her Ah Ma's place. Just bring Evan over"  I heard this again and again, till Claudia stopped whining and crying so often then she is "allowed" to stay there with her brother.

Maybe she was just a 1-2 years old gal then but she can see, hear and feel. How can you blame her when she goes around telling people "N don't love me, she only wants Gor"... how can you blame her when she says she is happier when N is not around?

Heart Pain

Evan's swim lesson was extented to 1 hr 45 min today... how tiring is tat for a 6 year old to swim non stop...

Well he was not doing his strokes properly, He was doing free style with hands while doing breast stroke kicking.. how complicated.. how many people can do that coordination actually? Maybe he was so comfortable with breast stroke that's why he can't coordinate properly with the new style.  The coach had to resort to tying his legs with a band while he swim...

I was hoping and hoping that the lesson will end FAST,... though this is not the first time he had punishment during lesson but I was really comtemplating to request coach to release him... His tears, his legs tied up and his tiredness makes my heart pain...

Sun Sand Sentosa

We were at Sentosa on Sunny Sunday!!! It started to rain in the morning and looks like it is going to destroy our outing to Sentosa... After lunch, we decided to take the chance and go ahead....

Ths SUN was there to welcome us!!! We have not been there for a long time.. the IR really bring in the crowd but luckily the beach was not crowded.... We did not stay long at the beach, we chose to walk around the island....

 Mummy did not bring any sand toys so they make do with the slurpee cup and lid.... fun for kids can be so simple...

They make my day :)

One of the best things they can do to make my day is to complete their daily homework on their own without my help and nagging :)

Usually Evan only need my help with the Chinese work... He is a very competitive boy and he wants me to start practicing his spelling and ting xie earlier!! This makes me very proud of him...

Claudia's homework is usually colouring or tracing... It is very easy for her but the result of it depends on her mood... Sometimes it will be nicely done but sometimes it will be super messy...

My son is growing up !!! He is graduating from kindergarten and going on the next stage of his life in a few months time.

Ready, get set, GO

We went for our 2nd run, POSB Run for Kids on 19 Sep... I think the 1st one was sometime earlier this year but that was just a 200m dash so can''t really remember it...

I am proud that both of them can complete the 1.2km run without much stopping!!! Mummy was all ready to carry Claudia halfway through the run but she was determined to finish it.... She even complained Mummy run too slow!!!! Great job kids!!!

Claudia's concert

Claudia's school had their year-end concert for Nursery on 25 Sept 10.... Oh she was super excited... Mummy was a little late and she cried when we arrived because all her friends were ready with their make-up... oops...

Luckily she was all settled down when it's time to perform!!!

I can't believe my gal is only 3.5 years old!!! She is tall and mature for her age....

Voom voom

Mummy have 2 tickets to F1 race today so decided to bring Evan along for the experience.

That is LIFE :)

This is how we spent our 6 days in Perth.... Summary : Rest and Relax... This is real life, if only it can happen everyday :)

Enjoying the sand just outside our cottage.... enjoying the chilly sea breeze at the many beaches along the way....

Having fun at the playgrounds available everywhere all day long....

Do some exercise without getting sweaty.... :)

Not forgetting our daily duty on the farm