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Sentosa - 16/07/2009(Pix Inside The Capsule of Singapore Flyer)

Happy shots with Joycelyn & Family
The gals in action!

2 Mini Jumping Beans ^-^
Joycelyn's brother-in-law managed to apply for an AWESOME pass with free entry to major attractions in Singapore and at the very kind and generous invitation of Joycelyn and family, Krissa and I went to Sentosa. Daddy was not able to join us as he had classes during the day and would not be able to join us till late noon. Nevertheless, we had great fun and I woke up the next day with a sore arm and aching muscles...result of carrying Krissa and a heavy bag using my much under utilised muscles;)
The day started with a minor hiccup....I had thought I had misplaced my camera on the Sentosa bus plying the island when I later found it inside my car......yes! no camera!! Without my camera, I had missed out on the opportunity to capture the precious shot of inquisitive Krissa holding onto a starfish at the pool outside the entrance of the Underwater World.....must go back to Sentosa again, this time with Daddy of course. Of all sea creatures, Krissa liked the Stingrays best....maybe because they each have an adorable "smiling" face?
Apart from the Underwater World, we also went to the Dolphin Lagoon to catch the Pink Dolphin performance. The show was quite short and it was kinda pity that there was no photo taking session with the leads of the show - the Pink Dolphins!! Hmmm....I thought I had seen a signboard which indicates a photo taking session with the Pink Dolphins at S$15.00? Moving on, we went to the Images of Singapore Gallery, cable car ride and the Butterfly park where mummy-daughter-team were scared almost out of our wits with our close encounter with the lories. Yes, we've fed the lories at the Singapore Birdpark but that was with Daddy but since Daddy wasn't around, I gotta brave it for Krissa but useless me ended screaming when too many lories came attacking my feeding cup and ended on my wrist!
The highlight of the day, to Krissa, must be the ride on the Singapore Flyer!! Krissa LOVES the Singapore Flyer and am very glad that Daddy is able to accompany us. Everytime we drive along the ECP at night and passes the Singapore Flyer, Krissa's eyes will light up and gaze at it even when it was beyond our sight. She will even say "hi and bye" to it...I think she finds the lightings on the capsules mesmerising. However, we noticed that even during under broad daylight without any lightings, she was able to identify it even from afar!! Most importantly, she was able to associate the name "Singapore Flyer" with the landmark:) The children were happy to be inside the capsule as there was ample space for them to jump and run about.
After the ride, we ended with a hearty meal at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuit...eh...wonder why they took Biscuits which they were famous for out from their menu. Never mind about the biscuits, their chicken pale in comparison with KFC's but I would definitely give 2 thumbs + 2 big toes up for their fries, coleslaw and corn!!!

Krissa & Her Bear-Bear Stroller 14/07/2009

Krissa with her new toy stroller & posing for the camera:)


I am Mummy too....to my Bear-Bear!!!
Krissa sometimes, instead of resting comfortably in her stroller, would prefer to walk with me and "help" push the stroller. Hence, when I knew I was able to get this at a discount from ELC, I knew I gotta get it for her...she would love it to pieces!! Heheheh...mommy was right! Krissa loves this stroller the minute she sets her eyes on it and when Daddy placed her favourite bear on the stroller, she automatically pushed the stroller with glee.....hehhee....so cute.....This toy should also help in building her motor skills and spacial awareness...hmmm...good buy, good buy....hahahah!!!!

Swimming! Swimming! 12/07/2009

Anna with my nephew Leroy, niece Zegna & Krissa.
Notice that K didn't exactly pose for the camera?
Look at K now!!! This is the result of her playing with the ELC toy camera.
My girl finally knows how to pose for the camera but erm...where was she looking??!!
Wow...I'm so impressed with Leroy....he looked unbelievably adorable!!!
Anna with her kids

Slide! Slide! Here I come!!!

I hate the shuttle....aargh!!!!
It has been quite some time since my sis(Anna) & I brought our kiddos for a swim aka waterplay in a bigger pool...kekkekeke, so off to Raffles Town Club we went. I was happy that Krissa was finally able to use the Hello Kitty shuttle which I had bought sometime back. However, to my dismay, Krissa refused to sit in it and wailed for us to get her out. Between the shuttle and her Hello Kitty watering can, she definitely prefer the latter! She would fill up the can and water the shuttle! Hahahha....as long as she's happy, anything goes:) Apart from the watering can, the water slide was her next favourite and will take Daddy's hand and run towards the slide. Huh?? What was I doing?? Eh...taking some pix but most of the time makan makan with Keng(my sis)...hahhahaha!!!!

SOL Playground Cafe @ Turf City

Mummy-Daughter Matching Top
Don't u think her smile is super, duper SWEEEET??!!!
Indoor play area...see the back of her bloomers!! Rock chick!!!
Our schedule on Saturdays are pretty much tied up with shuffling Krissa for 2 classes - Kids' Loft@ 1p.m, & Art Loft@ 4p.m. Thinking back, I realised that we have spent most of our Sat noon after lesson at Kids' Loft, at this great cafe for kids before making our way to Art Loft. It has an indoor play area with books, kitchen set, rides etc for the kids to entertain themselves while giving parents space to relax over a cuppa and at the same time, able to watch the on-goings of our kids. K will normally be at the indoor play area while waiting for her food, then will go for outdoor play....yes! they have a playground!!!.....when its about time for us to go. Great place to hang out for parents with kids in tow but so-so rating for their food.
On this particular Sat, I had specially dressed Krissa up in a mum & daughter tee from Polo Ralph Lauren, a funky bloomers from Bettsy Kingston(you should have seen the back! Its so pretty with loud yellow ruffles and hot pink tulle!!) and boots from Zara to complete the rock chick look. I especially like Krissa's smile on this picture taken with me......VERY, VERY SWEET!!! This picture is indeed priceless:)

ELC Forum Atrium Sale - Part 2

After the 1st round of shopping spree, I have had temptation of going back again...you know.....I may have missed out other fabulous finds.....okok, I admit it.....these are simply excuses I had cooked up to legitimate my impulsive buys.....hmm.......*wrecking brains* all useful stuff, so no impulsive buys!!!Kekeke...so proud of myself!!! Hahhaa....anyway, I went back for the 2nd time and grab the following too. Krissa should enjoy the Goldilocks & the 3 Bears even more now that mommy has bought the bear playset, complete with beds and all, and the wooden cottage. Eh......should I complete the whole cottage look with ELC's living room and kitchen wooden furniture playsets?! Hmmmmm......tsk, tsk, tsk...decisions, decisions......^_^

Grotesquely Happy Moment

How can one be so happy over a pile of poop and pee? If it was the former me, I would have pinched my nose and dashed immediately for the door. However, last night at about 6.59p.m., hubs & I found ourselves beaming with joy when a mini "concert" started with star performer cum conductor Krissa sitting on top of her potty! The first act was "The Potty Falls ala Niagara Falls". Hahaha......Then I held my breath for the FINALE...yes! yes! Its that familiar poop odour...hey, but wait!! Let me check to confirm Krissa has finished her "business". I burst out laughing with joy almost immediately, together with Daddy, upon seeing the inner of potty filled wif pee & poop. Well done, our little gem....may you always do your "business" in your potty from now on...hahaha:)

**We tried to potty train Krissa once but failed miserably because she had refused to sit on it. Last night, we smelled her poo but there was only a slight stain on her diaper...meaning she had unfinished "business", so I immediately took out her potty, removed her diaper and have her sit on the potty. Again, she struggled but we managed to coax her with her current favourite doodle board. She then began to doodle, enjoying herself even!, and soon after the "concert" begun. Hahaha....

Free Trial @ My Little Gym Marina Square


I'm raring to go...let's charge!!!

Whining....Let me out!!!

Don't worry, both Daddy & I are pro :)

See how well I can balance on the beam?
Hehehe...with a little assistance.

My favourite obstacle station!!!

Bubbles...bubbles...who doesn't love bubbles?!
(Zann in all pink & Trishelle in blue top)
We were supposed to attend little Ian's 2nd birthday party today but because I was having a flu(sore throat, runny nose & slight coughing) since Tuesday, I decided we should give it a miss due to the recent H1N1 hype and am quite sure even though doc has confirmed its not H1N1, others may not welcome the thought of someone sick standing beside their precious one. Will have to pass Ian his pressie the next time we meet. Happy Birthday Ian Gor Gor!!!
Then Joycelyn called me on Friday to check if I wanted to bring Krissa for a free 45mins trial at My Little Gym @ Marina Square at 10.10a.m.- this is a new branch, probably explains why it is FOC. Thinking that its only 45mins and we will not be going anywhere else after the trial, I agreed. Karine and her lovely girl, Zenn, joined us too.
I had entertained thoughts that Krissa would be happy as it has been a long time since her My Gym days BUT I was terribly wrong! The day started fine with her raring to go but as soon as we reached My Little Gym, she refused to step inside the baby gym!!! Daddy had to carry her in. She refused to partake in the group activities despite coaxing from us and Teacher Zul but not long after, she soon found her favourite obstacle and kept running back to the same obstacle after having a go at the other stations. Perhaps due to her early association with these setups at My Gym, she doesn't find them exciting or maybe she was just into one of her "da xiao jie" moods. However, both Trishelle & Zenn were all smiles throughout the class:)
My personal comments on My Little Gym: Not as good as My Gym because the curriculum is not as structured. In fact, most times are allocated for free play. Due to the presence of only 1 teacher, he had a hard time controlling the movements of the inquisitive kids, so we ended up having kids all over the gym. Its quite awkward when you have only 2 children holding onto a big parachute while the other kids wander in the other parts of the spacious gym. There was also no storytelling and the background music(more like a narrator giving instructions) didn't set the mood for play. The teacher did not give a good demo on the gym exercise too, thus most parents were not quite sure how to "flip" their child over their body and land them to safety. Daddy did alright as Krissa did this "stunt" when she was 6mths old at My Gym.