Sunday Mornings

Every Sunday, the Papa brings all kinds of plastic & tin to the recycle bin, and teaches her about recycling. (The Mama, that's me; is not as hardworking with recycling.)



She does not want to pose for a picture.
This week, she learns - "Yu". Fish.

Didi Colin

Colin contracted HFMD from his sister, who got it from school.
Luckily, they both recovered fast, although Colin's rashes were more, while Kiki's itches were worse.

Me loosing sleep is secondary. Importantly, the children are back to good health and that's thank goodness.

Eating Out

This stall at Joo Chiat serves very good Teochew Porridge. I loved it.

The Adjustment Bureau

Every time an unusually interesting movie moves me, stretches me or inspires me, I always thought to myself - go get half a dozen of these in DVD and give to some friends, mainly people like my sis, Janice and Yuyu will be on the list. So yes, it's midnight and I've just finished "The Adjustment Bureau" and I'm feeling like this again. Haha.

I shall not spoil the show with a synopsis so just catch it of you get the chance ya. If not, just go grab the disc and watch. 'cause it says - "Fight for your Fate".

Did Not Meet Dora

I mis-read the time slots and brought Kiki to "meet Dora" but met Sponge Box instead = (
I don't know how I got so muddle-headed, I got the time wrong again.
She was so disappointed, having anticipated Dora for two days and with me further hyping up the outing, when I told her Dora is not showing up,,, she almost cried.
I distracted her with everything else,,,, the funfair was the only thing that was available at the Expo fair, but before we headed home, she asked for Dora again = (
I must bring her to meet Dora the next time there's a Dora show! But I won't tell her in advance. Ha ha.

Disney on Ice - Let's Celebrate

17th March 2012, Saturday.


As I had booked the tickets relatively late, (4 days before show date), most good seats were already taken and I didn't feel like paying for premium seats, so I took a risk and bought two seats that were vacant probably due to them being single, stand-alone seats. (they were positioned one in front and the other behind, there were no seats next to them). In that sense, Kiki and I sat separately but I was just in front of her. (I've offered her the front seat but she wants to sit behind, having the assurance that she could see me. During intermission, she asked to exchange seats! haha).
I would say we had a good view & good deal =)


Fantasia
Regretfully, I didn't bring a camera and relied on my iPhone =(

Her favouriite Dragon Dance segment.
There were all the Disney characters you could think of but the kids went wild only when Woody & Buzz Lightyear burst onto the ice rink.

Sunday, 11th March 2012

Meet-the-parents Session

It was the first time we sit-in at these kind of sessions where the kids present to the parents songs and rhymes. We were very surprised that Kiki was able to recite the rhymes well, as well as doing a solo stunt with the song "Xing Nian Hao" (Happy New Year). She was a little nervous as she shifted uneasily but it was considered a good presentation considering her age and Mandarin being almost a foreign language at this moment. We are glad the programme made learning Chinese seem so easy and we hope this will be the good foundation she will have.

She received two sets of stickers because she did extra well. Haha.
(Oh she looked tired already doesn't she? I think she was already coming down with HFMD)
= (

Draw Something

For the past two weeks, I've been doodling and playing this game that has got many fans all over the world. Finally this week, the novelty has worn out a little. Firstly, the session with my sis has reached its peak (at 99) and doesn't cross to 100. Perhaps it is due to us having a free version (?) I'm not sure. Secondly, many words are repeated,,,, like I've drawn "Iceskate" four times, and "airport" three times..... again it could be due to me having the free version. But well, it was interesting while it lasts.



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Draw Something

Draw Something

Draw Something

I thought we could reach level 100, it doesn't go any further than this.

Some Apps

One night, I had a mosquito singing to my ear and I thought of the ultra-sonic device that my aunt used to have. I searched it from the App Store and found a free programme. You may like to use this if you're out hiking or having a family BBQ, etc. =)



I hardly have the time to surf for new or interesting Apps from and mostly rely on my sis to feed me updates. If you have kids or are young-at-heart, you may also like the "Pororo Camera" app; there are various characters but only two are free. Well, at least the Pororo helmet is free =)

HFMD

Today, 20th March 2012

Last week, Kiki's class had two children who contracted the dreaded Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease.
Her teacher recommended that we stay away from school, which we did but still, it was too late a move. Last night, she had red dots on her hands and I quickly carried her to the clinic. We had to wait over an hour before it was our turn. So now, she is resting at home and thankfully, my sis could baby-sit her for a while. Also, we are keeping Kiki away from Colin for at least a week. Let's hope that this illness pass quickly and hope the discomfort and pain be as little as possible.
= (

Stay tuned

I've got a dozen things to update but I haven't found the time. Please come back soon, I will keep up-to-date probably by next Wednesday (!!)

Nevertheless, life gets better. Stay tuned.

After School

Her Yiyi brought her to the shopping centre.

Mesmerized by a half a dozen Pororo-s.

She had been wanting a pet balloon but I've told her not till her birthday next month.
But, well,,,,,,,, why wait?
This balloon lasts for quite a while, it's been five days and it's still floating well.


Didi Colin is beginning to sit, though not very steady, it's a start!

Hello, Teddy. (the dog's name is Teddy. I'd suggested Bobby but she wants to name it Teddy. She has a friend in school named Teddy. I wonder if that's why.)