Another school term has ended and I always love it when we get to collect back all of her assignment books and art and craft that she made in school. Jolie loved it when we go through the books and arts together. She would proudly explain her work and I can see how much she has learnt during playgroup.
Sometimes I would find some interesting art and craft items that turned out to be more than meets the eye. One of them was a cut-out octopus. I thought it was just a simple colouring project, but it turned out to be something more!
Friday, 31 August 2012
Saturday, 25 August 2012
A Busy Saturday
We have a full Saturday today! In the morning, we have our usual gym class at Marina Square. After a fun filled hour, we headed back home first. At around 12 plus, we headed to Char's place for Keira's 1st birthday!
It was pretty fun. Jo had a good time playing with the balloons and later even found a friend to play with. I guess the highlight for us was the delicious chocolate birthday cake!
So many little babies! Next year we'll probably have more to join the party!
In the evening, Marl actually invited us all to her place for her annual Hari Raya dinner. Zinc planned to hang around Char's place till evening before heading over to Marl's place, but I thought it would be better to let Jo take a nap 1st, so we headed home.
After her nap it was right on time to head out for the 3rd time of the day! This time it wasn't so pleasant as Jo was throwing a tantrum and I was having a little mood swing. So Cobby and I had a little heated "discussion" on the disciplinary action. When we go into the car I was so mad at Jo that I refused to sit at the back seat together with her.
Cobby decided that if Jolie had to sit alone at the back seat, it would be safer for her to be on the booster seat, safely strapped on with the seat belt. Of course, Jolie was crying and refused the booster seat, but Cobby insisted and sweetened the deal by letting her play with his handphone. I was already in a bad mood, so naturally I thought that it was a stupid idea and he chose a horrible timing to make her sit on the booster seat.
Surprisingly, after a few minutes of whining, Jolie actually became quiet and just sat there, strapped on, playing with her Dad's handphone!
We have failed so many times, that I was still skeptical. I was wondering when she was going to start screaming and pull herself out of the seat, but surprise, surprise! She actually sat in her seat throughout the whole journey! When we arrived at Marl's place, Cobby and I rewarded her by showering her with hugs, kisses and praises. Telling her how happy we were and how extremely proud we were of her for sitting on the seat all by herself. She was very happy hearing our praises, and we had a good time at Marl's place.
This year's crowd was a little smaller. UJ and Zinc was already there, along with Suv. Marl made some delicious black pepper chicken with spaghetti, along with lontong, chicken wings and her famous nutella cake. Yumz! Jolie was so busy playing with Marl's nephew's toys and ended up munching on all sorts of snacks that she didn't eat her proper meal. But seeing that it's a party, I closed one eye. ;)
After the meal we left early. All the running to and fro made me feel a little tired, and I just want to go home. So we bade everybody farewell and headed back for the last time for the day. Jolie made us very proud again by sitting on the child seat all by herself. Encouraged by our praises, she even said that she loves her seat and she's a clever girl for sitting on her seat. :)
So the day ended great with us reaching another milestone. It feels so liberating to be sitting in the front seat while Jolie sit at the back, safely strapped in and not fearing the traffic police! Hahaha... Happy Day!
It was pretty fun. Jo had a good time playing with the balloons and later even found a friend to play with. I guess the highlight for us was the delicious chocolate birthday cake!
So many little babies! Next year we'll probably have more to join the party!
In the evening, Marl actually invited us all to her place for her annual Hari Raya dinner. Zinc planned to hang around Char's place till evening before heading over to Marl's place, but I thought it would be better to let Jo take a nap 1st, so we headed home.
After her nap it was right on time to head out for the 3rd time of the day! This time it wasn't so pleasant as Jo was throwing a tantrum and I was having a little mood swing. So Cobby and I had a little heated "discussion" on the disciplinary action. When we go into the car I was so mad at Jo that I refused to sit at the back seat together with her.
Cobby decided that if Jolie had to sit alone at the back seat, it would be safer for her to be on the booster seat, safely strapped on with the seat belt. Of course, Jolie was crying and refused the booster seat, but Cobby insisted and sweetened the deal by letting her play with his handphone. I was already in a bad mood, so naturally I thought that it was a stupid idea and he chose a horrible timing to make her sit on the booster seat.
Surprisingly, after a few minutes of whining, Jolie actually became quiet and just sat there, strapped on, playing with her Dad's handphone!
We have failed so many times, that I was still skeptical. I was wondering when she was going to start screaming and pull herself out of the seat, but surprise, surprise! She actually sat in her seat throughout the whole journey! When we arrived at Marl's place, Cobby and I rewarded her by showering her with hugs, kisses and praises. Telling her how happy we were and how extremely proud we were of her for sitting on the seat all by herself. She was very happy hearing our praises, and we had a good time at Marl's place.
This year's crowd was a little smaller. UJ and Zinc was already there, along with Suv. Marl made some delicious black pepper chicken with spaghetti, along with lontong, chicken wings and her famous nutella cake. Yumz! Jolie was so busy playing with Marl's nephew's toys and ended up munching on all sorts of snacks that she didn't eat her proper meal. But seeing that it's a party, I closed one eye. ;)
After the meal we left early. All the running to and fro made me feel a little tired, and I just want to go home. So we bade everybody farewell and headed back for the last time for the day. Jolie made us very proud again by sitting on the child seat all by herself. Encouraged by our praises, she even said that she loves her seat and she's a clever girl for sitting on her seat. :)
So the day ended great with us reaching another milestone. It feels so liberating to be sitting in the front seat while Jolie sit at the back, safely strapped in and not fearing the traffic police! Hahaha... Happy Day!
Sunday, 19 August 2012
Dad's Day Out
It's the first Sunday since Dad has been discharged from the dreaded hospital. Cobby wanted to bring Dad to Gardens By The Bay, as promised before he went for his heart operation. But the doctor advised against excessive walking, so I suggest that we postphone it. Instead, Dad called us and asked us out for lunch at the old Hougang hawker centre. I like to call it the Hougang bus interchange or Hougang hawker Centre. But apparently it's renamed Kovan Food Centre now. Blah... We've been calling it Hougang all these years! Gosh, I sound like my Mom, who have a liking for naming places according to the old names in the 60s. Getting old! Haha...
Anyway, I digress. So it was always super nostalgic to go back to that food centre. We grew up living around the area. For lunch we ordered our old favourite of roasted duck and SUPER yummy char siew rice. Jolie wasn't impressed, but I loved it!
After lunch Mom mentioned Gardens by the bay and Dad was all for it, despite my concerns. Sis couldn't make it, so we bade farewell and went separate ways. The weather was super hot and sunny, but we got tickets to the indoor flower dome, which was air-conditioned.
The place was lovely. The guys loved the cactus, Mom and I loved the beautiful flowers. Jolie? Well, she just loved being out and about, running around and playing with pebbles. -_-
I don't really like to take photos lately, as I looked like an orange, but some of the flowers were just too pretty to resist!
We only toured the flower dome due to Dad's recent recovery, my inability to walk around too much and Jolie's need for a nap. But I think it was a great trip. Dad has been experiencing too much doom and gloom lately. Hospitals, doctors, nurses, medicine, etc. A little sunshine, greenery and a cheerful little granddaughter definitely made him feel much better.
Anyway, I digress. So it was always super nostalgic to go back to that food centre. We grew up living around the area. For lunch we ordered our old favourite of roasted duck and SUPER yummy char siew rice. Jolie wasn't impressed, but I loved it!
After lunch Mom mentioned Gardens by the bay and Dad was all for it, despite my concerns. Sis couldn't make it, so we bade farewell and went separate ways. The weather was super hot and sunny, but we got tickets to the indoor flower dome, which was air-conditioned.
The place was lovely. The guys loved the cactus, Mom and I loved the beautiful flowers. Jolie? Well, she just loved being out and about, running around and playing with pebbles. -_-
I don't really like to take photos lately, as I looked like an orange, but some of the flowers were just too pretty to resist!
We only toured the flower dome due to Dad's recent recovery, my inability to walk around too much and Jolie's need for a nap. But I think it was a great trip. Dad has been experiencing too much doom and gloom lately. Hospitals, doctors, nurses, medicine, etc. A little sunshine, greenery and a cheerful little granddaughter definitely made him feel much better.
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