Day 5: Home Sweet Home

Our return flight to Singapore was scheduled to depart at 10:15am, but we didn't get to board the plane until 9:10pm.

This was due to bad weather. It was extremely foggy that the plane cannot land. When it finally landed, it has passed the stipulated number of hours that the crew members can work. As a result, the plane can only return to Singapore at night when the crew members they specially flew in from Singapore arrived.

Initially, we waited and waited at the airport for confirmation on the situation. All these while, I tried to entertain myself to pass time. Finally they decided to put us up at the airport hotel so that we can rest. Thanks to me, we get priority to secure the hotel rooms.



The airport hotel is quite run-down and boring, but we are contented to have a place to lie down, rest and take a nap.

Finally we are on our way back to Singapore, touching down way past midnight. It was a long and tiring day, most of which was spent at the Macau airport. Haiz.. how I wish we were at Disneyland.

Day 4: Macau

This morning, after we woke up and had our breakfast at KFC, we checked out of our hotel and embarked on the journey to Macau.

We will be staying one night in Macau so that we can tour around the place.

The hotel we are staying in - Sofitel Pointe 16 - is very grand and nice. I love our rooms!

After checking into the hotel, we walked to the Senado Square and visited the ruins of St Paul. At Senado Squre, there are many shops selling all sorts of goodies. I ate so many yummy almond cookies that I lost count of how many I actually ate!

When we are done with buying all the yummy goodies to take back to Singapore, we headed back to our hotel to put our stuff before going to the Venetian.

The Venetian is a very grand hotel cum casino. It also has a very large shopping mall where you can really lose your way around.

When we left the Venetian, it was already very late at night. Mommy said I need to have a lot of rest to prepare for the flight home tomorrow.

What?!?! We are going home already????

Day 3: Hong Kong Disneyland

Yippee!!! Today I am going to Disneyland to see Mickey, Minnie and Donald Duck! I'm so excited that I can't wait.

But before heading to Disneyland, Mommy brought us to this dim sum restaurant by the Victoria Harbour. It has a magnificent view!

After breakfast, we took the MTR to Causeway Bay where Daddy wants to do some shopping. I waited and waited for the shopping king to be done.

Finally we are on our way to Disneyland!!!!

This must be the happiest place on earth! There are so many things to see, so many things to do! We were just in time to watch the parade. It was so much fun! I get to see all my favourite characters - Snow White, Cinderella, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Santa Claus!

Yeye and Mahmah accompanied me to take the carousel ride and the spinning tea cup. Whew! I wish we can do that over and over again. After that, all of us took the boat at the "It's a Small Small World". Very soon, it was night time and the whole Disneyland lit up beautifully.

Daddy and Mommy bought me a Mickey and Minnie toy to bring home! I am so happy!

Unfortunately, it was also time to see goodbye and head back to our hotel. Daddy, can we come again soon?

Day 2: Lantau Big Buddha

Today, we are going to take a cable car to see the Big Buddha at Lantau Island.

First, we took the MTR to Tung Chung where there is a huge outlet mall (Citygate). We did a little shopping here.

At Tung Chung, we took a cable car - Ngong Ping 360 in order to reach the Big Buddha. It was so fun. We are so high up that all the buildings and boats become so little!

At the end of the cable car ride, we came to this little "town" where there are many shops selling all sorts of things. We also saw different cable cars from all over the world on display here.

Finally we reached the foot of the stairs leading to Big Buddha. But before we start climbing up these long flights of stairs, we decided to visit the temple to bai bai first.

Yeye, Daddy, Mommy and I started to climb the stairs to the Big Buddha while Ah Mah waited for us. It was a tough climb. I tried very hard to climb up myself, but in the end, I gave up and Daddy carried me.

The Big Buddha is REALLY very very very BIG!!!!



We stopped by a dessert shop before taking the cable car back for some yummy black glutinuous rice dessert with mango. So yummy that I wish I can have more!

Hong Kong-Macau Day 1: Arrival & the Peak

After nearly 4 hours of flight from Singapore, we finally touched down at Macau.

Immediately, we transferred by taxi to the ferry terminal and took the ferry to Hong Kong Kowloon Island.



Yeye and ME on the ferry.

After we arrived at Kowloon, we immediately checked into the hotel - Royal Pacific Hotel which is located at the ferry terminal so it's extremely convenient.

We are all very very hungry, so we proceeded to Tang Dynasty opposite our hotel for our breakfast cum lunch cum high tea.



After a delicious meal, we set off to the Peak. We took the MTR to Central. Then we found this bus terminal to take a bus to the Peak. Mommy thought that the bus will take us to the Peak tram station. Who knows, after a long long long journey, we were at the Peak itself. I was so tired that I fell asleep on the bus.


Waiting for the Peak bus.



The scenery at the Peak was very very beautiful, but grrr... it was also very very cold up here. The wind was so strong that it nearly blew me away.



We took alot of photos at the Peak then we make our way back to the hotel by taxi. It was a long and tiring day, but I sure look forward to tomorrow!

Didi or Meimei?

Daddy: Does Tessa want didi or meimei?
Tessa: Meimei

Daddy: Does Tessa want meimei or didi?
Tessa: Meimei

Daddy: Does Tessa want didi?
Tessa: Meimei!

Mommy says: Every little kid is meimei to Tessa, whether boy or girl. We are also wondering if Tessa is going to have a didi or meimei.

Hong Kong Hong Kong Here We Come!!!

Mommy said we are all going to Hong Kong for Christmas! Although I don't know where on earth that is, but it sure sounds like fun!

It will be the first time for me and Ah Gong. Ah Mah said we can shop, eat, shop, eat! Gong gong is excited about visiting those places where he has seen on TV and eating all the yummy food those TV programmes introduced.

Mommy said the only problem is we are flying budget (at a very not-budgeted price). I don't see any problem with that, so long I get to have fun and play!

Mommy is planning the itinerary. She wants to bring us to savour all the good food, discover all the wonderful shopping places, visit the tourist attractions - Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island Big Buddha, The Peak etc.

Daddy wants to bring me to Disneyland to see Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh... Soooooooo exciting!

Oh ya! Mommy said we'll be spending Christmas eve in Macau, visiting the Venetian.

It sure sounds like fun. Oh boy oh boy!! I can't wait!

Mommy's Vision Board for 2010

It's Xmas time again!

Mommy was away overseas on business. I did not get to see her for a few days. Luckily, I have Gonggong and Mahmah to accompany me.

When Mommy got back, she brought Gonggong, Mahmah and me out for a delicious lunch at Orchard Road so that we can admire the beautiful Christmas lightings and decorations.

Daddy said he is so envious that I get to take photos with Gonggong and Mahmah every Christmas.

Mommy told him that it is to become a family tradition. Gonggong and Mahmah used to bring Mommy to Orchard Road to admire the Christmas lightings and decorations, and to take photos when she was little. Now it's my turn.

The only problem is: I don't really like staying still to have my photos taken! Can't I run around while you take the photos, Mommy?

Tessa@18 months

Look at me! I'm already one and a half years old!

Tessa Down with Viral Fever

It all started on Thursday night. While we are on our way home to Sengkang, Mommy commented that Tessa felt a little feverish. We did not think much of it as the little one is still extremely active.

Friday passed with her temperature slightly elevated, but we still did not think much into it. As the night approaches, Tessa got hotter and hotter to the touch. But she refused to let us measure her temperature so we did not know how high it was.

Mommy had to be at some teambuilding event on Saturday, but Tessa's fever exploded. We fed her paracetamol and the fever came down only to go up again 2 hours later. This made us really concerned. But the little one was still very energetic.

Came Sunday and Tessa's temperature was still yoyo-ing. So we brought her to the GP near to our home. The silly doctor checked her throat and said her throat was clear. But he still prescribed her Augmentin (anti-biotics). I asked him why and he said because it is likely a case of viral fever turned into bacteria caused fever. Sounds a tad unbelievable huh? In my head, I have already decided that I am NOT feeding my daughter anti-biotics unless it is confirmed that she has bacteria infection! What a doctor! And the consultation and drugs cost a whopping $50!

Despite the constant 6-hourly feeds of paracetamol, Tessa's fever did not come down permanently. On Monday early morning at around 3am, Mommy, Ah Gong and Ah Mah decided to send her in to NUH's Children's Emergency. Just in case....

Tessa has quite a traumatizing experience there I suppose. She was crying and screaming, even when all the doctor wanted to do was to listen to her with the stethoscope. Finally, the doctor asked us to go back home instead of staying there, and continue to monitor her temperature. We are to collect her urine specimen to test for urinary tract infection. Dr Diana at the CEMD told us that fortunately we did not start the course of anti-biotics, if not it'll be harder to find out what's wrong. Moreover, the dosage advised by the GP was far too high for Tessa! Can you believe that GP?

Monday afternoon we went back to NUH again. Urine FEME results showed that Tessa did not have UTI, so it is likely to be viral fever. Thus, all we can do is try our best to keep her fever down.

Last night, we had to rush down to Dr Chong because Tessa developed rashes all over her body. It scared us quite a bit. It turned out that it is a case of fake measles which will usually occur after viral fever, when the temperature started to come down. *Phew*

Tessa is currently still a little warm, but her fever is now kept below 38 degrees. So it is good news for all of us.

It has been very tough on Ah Mah and Ah Gong. Poor them. Losing sleep and worrying hard for the little one. Many many thanks, hugs and kisses to them.

Genius In the Making

I went to the Science Centre with Daddy, Mommy and Ah Mah.

Daddy said he wants to groom me into a little genius. Hahaha, Daddy is always so funny.

Look at him, pretending to be a bodybuilder.

Hehehe.. it was all quite fun.. trying to be a bodybuilder.

Watch me, Mommy! This is my little house!

Our last stop is the water play area. I had so much fun dashing in and out of the water fountains with Daddy. I only wish I can play here all day.

Garden Wedding

Mommy has been so busy that she's not updated her blog for so long. Finally she found time to backdate these posts.

On 20 Sep 2009, we attended Uncle Patrick and Auntie Vironica's wedding at the Botanic Gardens. It was a very special occasion as they are having their wedding together with many other couples.

I had a lot of fun running around and listening to the school band play.





Daddy even brought me to feed the fishes in the pond.

There are alot of pretty flowers and plants in the gardens. They are very beautiful.

The solemnisation ceremony is very special as it was held in the open under the canopy of a pavilion.

Swimming Day!

Yippeee!!!!! Another happy day at the pool. But the water is grrrr..... so cold!

Peek-a-boo

Today, Daddy & Mommy brought me to this super fun place called Peek-a-boo. It is a indoor playground. It has a playground that looked like a huge castle where I can climb and climb and climb.

I had sooooo much fun "swimming" among colourful balls.




Daddy & Mommy accompanied me up the huge playground castle. We had to climb stairs, crawl through tunnels, walk across hanging bridge and finally we get to slide down this super slippery bright yellow slide!

I had so much so much fun running around this place. I absolutely love it! I hate it when it's time to leave the place.

Daddy, can we come again soon?

Boom Bah!

Daddy & Mommy brought me to my very first drama production today!



The title of the production is Boom Bah!.

I had a lot of fun interacting with the characters - the cat, the sheep, the chicken and the pig after the show.


This is the cat with the fiddle. He has a bell on his collar.


This is the chicken who plays the accordian.

There is also the pig who plays the horn, but I didn't really like him much.

I like the sheep best, because she plays the drum. I love the drum.



Can I have my turn again?



When is it my turn?



Wooo... finally...



*Muacks muacks muacks* Thanks Daddy & Mommy for bringing me here. I had so much fun!!



Mommy Notes: Boom Bah! is a picture book to performance project by Adelaide's Windmill Performing Acts to develop and promote reading, multi-media and performance literacy in very young children from 1 to 3 years. Boom Bah! tells the tale of a group of animals who experiment with the sounds they make using simple household objects.