A day at the Singapore Art Museum with Ms Jo

day at the Singapore Art Museum was fun for both of us,
Josephine took a look at all the pictures (mainly photography)
and could not quite understand what it all means. But we have
fun playing with some interesting objects and display and most
of all..maneovring through all the small rooms and listening to
our voices echoing through....ooowhowhooooooo..

Changi Airport-School Holiday Visit

Changi airport is having a promotion to lure
people like us (parents) buying $100 worth
of goods in order to get a ticket for the
DORA THE EXPLORER musical. (limited to 30 seats
only). I was a bit blur, did not check out the
facts and rushed to the airport hoping to get
a free ticket to the musical. Well..it was not
meant to be..so we still enjoyed ourselves by
visiting the children playground, cultural
booth stands and the big inflatable slide.
The slide cost something except you just
need to spend about $20 to redeem a free ticket.
Well, it's still better than $100. It's economic
hardship, the organiser should spare us a thought.

Praise God, we still enjoyed tremendously as the
kids break for high tea with chocolate cakes and
fries (grasps! I know I know it's unhealthy).

We finished with a leisure walk around Terminal 3
and the kids slept all the way home.

Blackforest cake

So..Jonathan was a bit feverish but he
was fine and playing by morning. That's
the power of supplement he takes daily.
Even though he takes them and get infected,
he recovers fast.Period.

So, I decided to give him some activities to
distract him from the fever. I placed before
him a big round foam and placed toothpick around
to resemble candles. Red beads are to be placed
into the toothpick by a tong then vice versa.
I know when Jonathan is concentrating is when
he open out his mouth.

This gives him a good few minutes doing and re-doing
again.

Fever go away....it is time to play...
give baby a birthday cake and he play till happiness stays...

Josephine's 4 year old Birthday

This was a rather rush birthday plan..we were each so busy
that time flies like a plane...before we knew it, it's Josephine's
birthday. She has been dropping hint about getting her a gift..
getting excited how we would plan it this year. Well...Daddy
have some rough idea but get me (mummy) to execute it.

So Sunday, we bought a chocolate cake from FOUR LEAVES Bakery
and I zoomed in to Cold Storage Supermart to get some party favors
for a few kids in church and top it off with candy bags. Along
the shelf of the party accessories department, they very cleverly
hang small bags of party favours that are simply amazing, like
small magnifying glass, small trumpet whistles, mini hula hoops,
small tennis pat with rubber ball attached to it etc. all very
sensibly thought out. They are going to be such a hit with the kids!

Then I saw the balloons with each letter that forms HAPPY BIRTHDAY..
Now that's a good idea to quickly fixed up a room with a party theme.
So into the basket it goes...

Sunday school room was use for the decoration and cake cutting. Some
kids already smelled a "rat" (meaning something going to happen), they
started helping around and help themselves to some extra sweets along the
way. ( Not complaining).;-)

Exactly at one, we declare the party officially opened. The rest of the kids
streamed in and we gather around for a rousing birthday song. Jonathan was
estatic and sang so loudly as if it's his birthday song. Josephine was
excited when the cake was revealed and so were the other kids.

The rest of the adults joined in as they come through room that leads to
the kitchen, very strategically placed.

Cake was cut and shared around.

After that, we headed to Marina Square for bowling but had to wait for 1.5 hours
to get a slot so while waiting we decided to eat at Waruka restaurant nearby
that have a lunch promo for 2 dishes at S$9.90, we order 2 sets but was
a bit disapointed to find out that it serves in two small plates. So, Daddy
order another promo 1 for 1 pizza. The pizza was so good, thin crust with
chunky bits of toppings. Our fussy kids lapped it up within mintues.

The bowling was so exciting for Jonathan because he loves anything round
or they must look like a bus. We get the children to roll with two hands
then we rolled it for them. They had fun scoring! As for us, it's a perfect
excuse to exercise a bit, Lanny our helper gets to play too.
so end a great day!

Josephine our firstborn, we pray God's highest blessing on her and reaching
all her God given potential in her generation.

Josephine's Dove

This craft work was done on easter day.
A little too late to post but for
memory sake...

I was teaching her about the Holy Spirit
and the symbol is a dove. It only require
a toilet roll and cut-out shape of the
wings, face and feet.

It's simple. Hope you can try it too!

Pouring Exercise

I thought of giving some exercise on Jonathan's little finger
as he was getting restless and hyperactive. I settled him
down at a table with a tray and two containers and a scoop.
He quickly quiet down and with intense concentration begin
the task. It might seems mundane to me but it was a huge
PROJECT for him. I was glad he was enjoying himself...

I love www.jojoebi.blogspot.com for her inspirational ideas
and lovely craft work. She inspired me!

Gifts unwrapped

Dear friends,

Thank you for the wonderful gift you have given and
most of all your presence in our midst!

Some photos for your viewing pleasure.

Jonathan 2 year old birthday

Jonathan birthday falls on 2 April and phew! I remember that
I hold the baby till the 2nd cause you know it's funny
to have him out on the 1st....

All our church friends and Edward good buddies came with their
family and it was like another reunion. It's great to see everyone
again and pick up where we left off.

The preparation was a two day affair, my mother in law was
very particular about everything because she wanted to give the
best to Jonathan. She loves him to bits!

My helper was very clever to make the pinatas after we could
not get a decent one anywhere within our price range... times
are hard but creativity is the key! We made the pinatas from
balloon and starch paper stuffing them later with lots of
sweets! The game portion was a blast! and the kids love the
try at the pinatas which was the highlight of the day.

We took some meal planning as well to make sure they are all
kid friendly food but our filipino caterer was able to produce
4 filipino dishes for the adults as well so they all have a bit
of everything.

There was a mix of chinese singaporeans and filipinos and even my
neighbour who is an indian stewardess gather at this event and
Edward and me love people...we have this opportunity to get to
know them better.

The kids area were cardoned off at the open balcony area which we
transformed to a kiddy area with balloons and cars for rides.
We were glad to be able to extend our living area to the balcony cause
the house could not hold that many people...

The cake was baked by Kok Wee our dear brother in Chirst. All the children
could not keep their hands off..so it's really appealing.The birthday
cake was so well done! Jonathan was grinning from ear to ear..so adorable
and memorable! As everyone sang, he sang loudly too..even though he did not
get all the words right..we are so happy to see his happy face!
PRICELESS!

Some guest lingered till 10pm as they catch up with us...

So end a great day and a very happy 2 year old boy.

We love you Jonathan! May the Lord make His face shine upon you
and give you peace always!