Fun With Sand At East Coast Park

We were at East Coast Park yesterday but since its the March holidays we decided to give both kids a treat with another trip there. This time we were there in the morning for some sand play fun. 

We also brought along a beach ball we bought from Diaso. It turns out that it wasn't round in shape and rather light so it was flying wayward when you hit it. But the kids enjoyed it nonetheless. They love the chance to run around unmasked after so many months cooped up at home. There will be more outings to come I'm sure!

We ended the trip with lunch at Dian Xiao Er at Bedok Mall. All in all a wonderful and fulfilling outing for the kids.

An Impromptu Scooter Outing At East Coast Park

There was a misunderstanding. Meimei thought we were going down to the basketball court to play scooter. I thought we had discussed to try and bring the kids to East Coast Park to ride the scooters. So Meimei was not prepared at all and wore the wrong shirt. 

It was also a very very hot and dry late afternoon. The sun seared across the park and we could hardly keep our eyes open. We attempted to go eastwards away from the gaze but there was a police petrol on the beach. We turned the kids around and went towards the scorching rays.

We managed to take a photo with our eyes straining to open. I love how we just picked up and came to the park. No need for elaborate planning or preparation. I'm certain the kids enjoyed it thoroughly too.

Short Trip To Jewel Changi

We are at Jewel Changi today because of a Pokemon promo. It's basically a gimmick to make you spend more. You had to spend at least $50 at a participating outlet to qualify for a chance to buy a mini Pokemon pushie. Qualify ... like buying a COE. But the more interesting part of the trip was lunch at Sushi Teh. I think the kids enjoy lunch outside.

Happy 7th Birthday Our Little Princess!!

Happy Birthday 萱萱! 

Kiddos At 主日学 6 March 2022

We try to bring the kids to church every week now like we did before when 萱萱 was younger. 萱萱 loves Sunday church and we really don't want her to miss any of it. They are older now so parents are not allowed to accompany them. Thankfully the teachers will take pics to share with parents.

It's good to have them join the class so they can get more opportunity to pick up social skills. 

Elixir Haul #7

 

Kiddo Talk & Pic Feb 2022

阳阳: can I go outside

Meimei: why

阳阳: er here the aircon make me cough

Meimei: outside also have aircon

阳阳: I love outside have aircon!

Meimei: but u say it make you cough

阳阳: only this room aircon make me cough

Meimei: wait I ask papa to order outside aircon first

阳阳: noooo I like outside aircon

Meimei: but you say aircon make you cough, here and outside are the same aircon 

阳阳: it is cold here outside is not cold

Meimei: why you don’t let me rest here with you I’m very tired

阳阳: I go out but you can stay here and rest

Meimei: then who look after you

阳阳: aunty siti and papa

Meimei: but they mandi so I have to look after you

阳阳: but I am worried nobody look after jiejie

YY's First Saloon Haircut

阳阳's never had a proper haircut other than Siti snipping away at it right before his bath. So very often his hair would be uneven or unbalanced between the sides. Now that he is older and good with instructions Meimei decide to bring him to the saloon to get a proper haircut.

Turns out it looks just like someone put a bowl on his head and cut around the edge of the bowl .... oh well this is also probably the last time he is coming to the saloon. Not because he wasn't cooperative or naughty but rather it's more that he is a boy and a simple haircut at the neighbourhood barber would do.

Getting People To Buy Toys

Ok firstly I have to admit this has to be our fault. Firstly we have been bringing back the Toys'r'Us catalogues since last Christmas. Both kids love it, especially 阳阳, who can spend hours flipping through the pages. Then off and on he would point to a toy and tell us that he wants it. We will usually brush him off and say no, or find an excuse like 'It's too expensive' or 'We just bought you a toy' etc.

However as doting parents, we would take note and get that toy for special occasions like his birthday. So somehow 阳阳 now interprets it that as long as he keeps asking for a toy, he will eventually get it.

And now he goes around showing the toys in the catalogue with everyone at home and pointing to those that he likes and go 'I like this, I want, can you buy for me?' *facepalm .... haiz we need to correct this soon. Again, it's mostly our fault. A 4 year old doesn't know better right? Hmm or does he ....

萱萱's Diary Entry: Vaccination Day

Meimei calls 萱萱 a 'Budding Blogger' for noting down her vaccination day in the Pikachu notebook. The  animal stickers are the ones they were giving out to children who complete the jab.

Children Art: Pikachu For 阳阳

萱萱 went to the school's bookshop for the first time today and bought a Pikachu notebook. And then she drew one with her own paper and colour it in 阳阳's favourite red colour and gave it to him as a present.  She adores her little brother.

Kids Bunk Bed

The kid's bunk bed has finally arrived. The original plan was to move their study tables into the room too. But I made a booboo on the measurements so they have to continue in the study room. We are lacking another super single bed so that's another big ticket item to purchase. There is a pungent smell so we'll need to air it for a couple of days before moving the kids in.

Happy 4th Birthday 阳阳!!

阳阳 turns 4 today! Meimei ordered cupcakes for celebration in school. Unfortunately we were not allowed in to take photos due to covid. His teachers took a few and shared with us.

萱萱 made a card for him. She's always so sweet when it comes to such things.

And of course things will not be complete without another birthday song and cake routine at home.

GBTB 2022

We top off the CNY week with a trip to Gardens By The Bay. After 2 years of Covid, we are now starting to bring the kids out more often. We can see the excitement in their eyes. It helps that they are older now so we don't need to push the stroller along and pack a lot. Just a jacket and water bottle and we are good to go.

Kiddo's First Touch Of Mahjong

This is the first time many years we have taken out the mahjong table from the store room. It's also the first time the children has seen mahjong tiles at home. Naturally they were very curious about this noisy game adults were playing. The way they were so engrossed in watching nyaong and nyama play reminds me of myself when I was young. I would sit with my dad every weekend as he played mahjong ... sometimes late into the night.