Girls!

“Girls are complicated. The instruction manual that comes with girls is 800 pages, with chapters 14, 19, 26 and 32 missing, and it’s badly translated, hard to figure out.”

- Hugh Laurie

Saw this on a blog and thought it very aptly describes our little girl. Right Daddy?

All grown-up?

This morning, Tessa woke up with a huge insect bite on her thigh. For some reasons, insect bites will always appear red and very swollen on her.

She claimed that the insect bite area is painful and launched into a melo-drama at home. Crying and throwing tantrums. After Yeye managed to pacify and soothe her, she came running to me asking me to check her temperature to see if she's having a fever. Ahhh....

I did and declared her a clean bill of health. Then she showed me the insect bite and said it's painful, hinting a possibility that she can't go to school.

As she was washing up and brushing her teeth, I told her that if she is not feeling unwell, she should go to school, especially when her teachers and friends are preparing for the Chinese New Year celebrations, they would need her to be around.

She replied, "Alright Mom, I know I know..." in a tone that makes me wonder if I am speaking with a 13-year-old or 3-year-old.

Poor Lao Ma

Lao Ma fell at home last Sunday and is now hospitalised.

We were at Lao Ma's place when it happened. Mommy was feeding noodles to me and Dylan. All of a sudden, we heard a loud thud from upstairs. We thought something fell. Kheng Ah Mah went upstairs to check and screamed for help.

We all ran upstairs to find Lao Ma on the floor next to her bed. Apparently, she tried to get up to go to the washroom but was feeling dizzy and fell.

Giam Giam Daddy and Georgie Yeye did not dare to move her as we do not know if she has broken any bones. Georgie Yeye immediately called for the ambulance, which arrived within minutes. The officers went upstairs to put Lao Ma onto the stretcher and carried her downstairs and into the ambulance.

I was very upset that Lao Ma fell and hurt herself.

Yesterday, I went to the hospital to visit Lao Ma with Mommy, Ah Mah, Yeye and Dylan. Lao Ma looked a lot better. I sayang Lao Ma and it makes her happy.

I wish Lao Ma will get well soon enough to go home and make yummy fries for me to eat!

Gardens by the Bay

It was raining just as we set out to go to the Gardens by the Bay.

Both Dylan and I fell asleep on our way there.

It was still raining when we reached, but Daddy decided to wait because he thinks that it was only a passing shower. True enough, the rain stopped shortly after.

It was a beautiful place. Although I was grouchy at first, I was drawn in by the beautiful scenary. We can see the Marina Bay Sands resort as well as the Singapore Flyer.

Dylan with Daddy

Turning from grouchy to smiley.

I like this place, it was spacious enough for me to try out my ballerina poses.

Back to school!

Holiday is over! :(

It's time to go back to school again. I am now in Nursery 2 Dr Seuss class.

Mommy said that Dylan will start school in March and I have been tasked to take care of Dylan. I will teach Dylan to eat his lunch, go to sleep by himself during nap time, be good when Auntie showers him, go to the toilet, etc.

Mommy, I will make sure that Dylan be a good boy in school, OK?

Changi Village

This morning, Daddy brought us for breakfast at Changi Village. The cafe he has intended to bring us was closed, so we had breakfast at the coffee shop instead.

After breakfast, we took a walk along the Changi Coastal Walk. It was such a warm day that we were not exactly in the mood for walks.

Happy 2012!

We ushered in the new year amidst sounds of fireworks from not so far away.

The kids were asleep by then. Dylan was in my arms. What a way to bring in 2012.

I wish for good health, more laughter, more joy and more fun in the new year!

Cheers!

New Year's Eve

Mommy said today is the last day of the year and it is also known as New Year's Eve.

We celebrated New Year's Eve by going shopping for new clothes for Chinese New Year! Daddy brought us to Orchard Road where we can eat and shop.

Our first stop was the newly opened Scotts Square where we did our brunch. We had some wonderful food at Maison Kayser - a french cafe. Daddy has the tuna sandwich, Mommy has the bacon sandwich, I have the Tarte Brazilia and Dylan has the chocolate croissant. The bread and pastries here are very yummy! Two thumbs up!

Mommy and Daddy bought many things - new clothes for me and Dylan, a new bag for Mommy, new belt, shirt and wallet for Daddy. We went home tired but satisfied!

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Mommy has been suffering from some very bad backache. Poor Mommy has been bedridden.

But still, she manages to gather herself together today and we made a short trip to Jacob Ballas Children's Garden before heading to Holland Village for some Japanese food for dinner.

I had fun exploring the photosynthesis process again. The last time I was here was with my friends from the Little Skoolhouse, we were here on a class excursion.

Don't worry, I will help you!

One day, I was lying in bed, in a state of denial and not willing to get up. The two little rascals were already up and about the house. Daddy was still snoring in bed.

I heard Dylan's cries from outside and reckon that he has somehow lost his balance and fell. Before I could get out of bed to help him, I heard Tessa running to his rescue.

Tessa: Don't worry, I will help you!
Dylan: *cries*
Tessa: It's OK, don't worry, I am here. I sayang you, OK? Now, don't cry anymore. Do you want some water? Here, you can drink my water. Don't cry anymore, OK?

I went out of my room to see the two of them, hand in hand, walking towards the living room.

My little girl is fasting growing up! She can now dress herself (including buttoning and unbuttoning), she can now help me with chores, she can even take care of her little brother!

Johor Premium Outlets

Mommy and Daddy heard about a new premium outlets shopping mall in Johor Bahru and decided to check it out. Yeye and Ah Mah are going with us! Yeah! It's another family road trip!

However, the mall turns out to be quite disappointing. Nevertheless, we had a fun day out together.

Punggol Park

Daddy and Mommy are still on leave, so I was granted more days of holidays!!!

Today, Daddy took us to Punggol Park for a walk in the evening as well as for dinner at a recently opened cafe.

 Look! I have been practising on my poses, how do I fare now?

Dylan loves to throw tantrums nowadays. See, he's at it again. Let me go and comfort him.

He's a happy boy again! We have fun running around and having Daddy swing us high up to the sky!

The park is very beautiful when the place is lit up at night.

Last Day in Hong Kong

We wish you a Merry Christmas!
We wish you a Merry Christmas!
We wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year!

Today marks our last day in Hong Kong. Boohoohooo...

We woke up early in the morning for some light breakfast in the hotel. Mommy has made reservation for dim sum at Serenade Restaurant by the Victoria Harbour for lunch at 1pm.

We made our way to Kowloon to walk around a little before heading for lunch. Dylan poopoo and dirtied his clothes. Mommy did not bring extra set of clothings of him, so we had to buy a new set for him to change into.

That's Dylan in his new set of Puma track suit. 

After some yummy sumptuous dim sum lunch, we walked around Sogo for a while before making our way back to the hotel to pick up our luggages and make our way to the airport.

It's been a fun 5 days in Hong Kong. Thank you Mommy! Thank you Daddy! Thank you Ah Mah!

Muacks! I love you all!

Day 4: Shopping Day!

Initially, Mommy and Daddy have planned to go to Shenzhen today. But since it is Christmas Eve, the crowds will be too terrible.

We did not eat breakfast at the hotel today because Daddy wanted to have a sumptuous dim sum meal. We took a cab to the City Hall because Uncle Weng has recommended Mommy a restaurant that is located there.

Who knows the restaurant was packed by the time we reached and there was a long queue of people waiting for tables.

We decided to walk to IFC Mall to try our luck at another recommended restaurant. Who knows, also no luck. The restaurant was also packed by the time we reached.

In the end we have to settle for Crystal Jade Restaurant (by the way, we also have to queue). While waiting for our queue number, we finished eating a Subway sandwich and some take-out dim sum from this supposedly famous restaurant called Tim Ho Wan.

After a quick brunch, Daddy took us on a Star Ferry ride to Kowloon for some shopping.

We did not do anything else except shopping. After Kowloon, we made our way to Olympian City for more shopping as it was slightly on the outskirts and we will not run into the crowds congregating at the city area of Christmas countdown.

We ended the day tired and exhausted from all the walking and shopping, but satisfied with bags and bags of goodies.

Day 3: The Big Buddha

Yippeee!!! Ah Mah woke up today feeling a lot lot better!

After breakfast at the hotel, guess what we should be doing?

Yes, that's right, practise for photo poses. Dylan tries his poses as well, but I must say, he isn't doing it quite right.

We took a train in the direction of Disneyland before we reached the place to take a cable car up to the Big Buddha. I tried my luck and checked to see if we are actually heading towards Disneyland, but no, we are not. :(

Anyway, we queued for a long time before we get to take the cable car. It was such a long and tiring wait, so much so that I fell asleep the entire cable car journey. I cracked Mommy, Daddy and Ah Mah so badly when I told them (after I woke up from my power nap) that we have not taken the cable car yet.

I promised to myself that I will not fall asleep on the cable car journey back later on.

There I go again, showing off my nice poses.

The Big Buddha is located way high up a long long flight of stairs. I am determined to make it up to the top on my own. And I did it! I climbed up by myself and I did so faster than Mommy and Ah Mah. Hooray!

After visiting the Big Buddha, we stopped for some dessert and listened to some Christmas carolling before joining the long queue of people waiting to take the cable car back down.

I did not fall asleep.... I enjoyed the long, windy cable car ride down.

What's up next on our itinearary? Shopping of course! At the Citygate Outlets!