Camping

Daddy has been planning to do "camping" with the kids over the weekend, but did not have the opportunity to do so.

Finally today, they managed to "pitch" a "tent" and camp inside.

The kids had a lot of fun switching off the room lights to get into the mood of camping and used Daddy's iphone as a torch. They played, they read, they laughed.

They hijacked my mattresses and blanket for their tent

Swimming fun!

Dylan really loves swimming.

But unfortunately, he has been having bouts of running nose (sometimes bleeding nose), so he has not been joining Tessa in the pool regularly.

When he gets to go into the pool, you can see his face lit up. The little boy seems to be a natural swimmer.

Happy Birthday Mommy!

Today, we celebrated Mommy's birthday by giving her a SURPRISE!

Daddy bought Mommy a birthday cake and hide it in the refrigerator, out of her sight. On top of that, Daddy bought her a card and got me and Dylan to decorate it! We had so much fun hiding away from Mommy to decorate her card. It was a secret the three of us shared!

Daddy knows that Mommy loves to receive a card. Mommy thinks that greeting cards (traditional ones) are very meaningful and a great momento to keep.

In the evening, after we woke up from our nap, we began our mission to surprise Mommy with the cake and card! Mommy was so touched after she saw our efforts and she cried reading the card. Good job, special agents trio!

At night, Daddy brought the whole family out to dinner at Himawari for japanese buffet. We had so much food that we can hardly walk!

Happy birthday our dear Mommy. We love you!

Will you marry me please, Daddy?

Last night, Tessa asked her dad: Daddy, can you marry me please?
Then they danced and they kissed.

No wonder they said that Daddy and his daughter are lovers in their previous lives.
 
But it is just wonderful how the little girl loves her dad to want to marry him. Of course, she has limited understanding of what it means to be married to someone.
 
Growing up, I have always wanted to marry someone like my dad.
 
One of the reasons why I have always wanted my dad to walk me down the aisle when I got married was because I want to walk with him on my wedding day. It'll be like I am marrying my dad. Finally. =)
 
On the day when Tessa gets married, hopefully, she'll want to walk down the aisle with her dad, who simply adores her unconditionally.

Tessa's first movie experience

Today, Mommy and Daddy brought me to the movie! We are going to watch Madagascar 3!

I want to move it move it. I want to move it move it. Yeah!

This is my first time in the cinema and I am so excited! Unfortunately, Dylan cannot join us because he's too young.

Before the show, we went to grab a bite at Burger King.

That's me enjoying my fries and Coke =)

It is very cold and dark inside the cinema. I was given a booster so that I can see the screen better. Luckily Mommy brought along my cardigan. I was waiting for the characters to appear when Mommy informs me that this is unlike the live shows I see at the shopping malls. I will not get to see Lion, Zebra, Hippo and all in person. How disappointing.

Wondering where are all the Madagascar characters

The movie was very entertaining. I quite enjoy it. I am going back to school to tell my friends all about it!

Bout of Fever

I was on leave most of last week. Initially, I had plans for lunches with friends to catch up on long loss time and updates. Who knows Dylan was down with fever, for almost the entire week.

It all started last Sunday night. He was warm and lethargic. Then the fever came on and off, with it sometimes hitting a high of 39.8.

The poor boy's face was perpetually red from the fever. He was lethargic and refused to eat or even drink his milk at times. We were all worried that it is HFMD. But Dr Chong ruled that out. She warned of dengue if the fever persists.

In the end, I stayed home to look after him. He was cranky, always crying to be carried. Mom, Dad and I have to take turns to carry him to soothe him. He even refused his favourite ice-cream.

Fortunately, the fever finally came down by Friday, and he was back in school yesterday.

Ahoy!

We went to Port of the Lost Wonder today. Without Dylan.

Didi woke up still feverish, so Mommy and I had to go without him.

Mommy and I left home for school quite early in the morning. Mommy said that we are all going to travel to Sentosa on a big bus! Oh boy, so exciting!

Mommy sent me to the school and she was told to wait for me at Level 2.


The toddlers - Dylan would have been in this group if he could join us



The N2s!




Alistair and me!




On the bus - how do you like my silly face?



The pirate ship!

When we finally got inside Port of the Lost Wonder, I can't wait to change into my swimming costume and jump into the water! It's so fun!
 

That's me in the water play area even though it's actually time for sand play. Hahahaha!







The skies turned dark and grey :(



All of a sudden, the skies turned grey and the staff made an announcement that there has been lightning warning and so they have to close off the water play area. Relunctantly, all of us got out of the water play area, showered and headed for lunch.



Enjoying my cookie



After lunch, it was storytelling time! We went into this room where two young girls told us the story of the seahorse and the sea cucumber. The seahorse and sea cucumber are best friends and one day, they are separated from each other by a storm. The seahorse then set off on a journey to find his best friend, the sea cucumber and to take him home. We listened and followed the actions. It was quite fun!

Fortunately for all of us, the sun was shining brightly after the storytelling session! Most of us have permission from our Mommies and Daddies to put our swim suits back on and head to the water play area once again! Yippee!!!



I love this water play area!



Teacher Azura and Chen Lao Shi joined us in the water play!



I had so much fun playing with my friends and teachers

They are all waiting for the big bucket full of water to splash down on them!



Miss Ann carried me down the slide, it's a little scary!



Family Day to Sentosa

Tessa is all excited about going to Sentosa next Tuesday. It will be Dylan's first school excursion.

We will be going to Port of Lost Wonder at Sentosa. This is a new attraction and also the first kid's club by the beach (Palawan Beach). The kids will get to play with water and sand, we can picnic there too! Seems like lots of fun!

Ahoy! Here we come, the big pirates and little pirates!

Little Lady Killer

Look, Daddy! I think your son surpasses you in this area!

Little Artist at Work

Making flower for Mommy

My Mother's Day Present in the Making

I just went in to take a look at Dylan's Tony Ross class shutterfly site and found some very interesting pictures of the little boy in school.

It was so heartening to know that he is enjoying himself in school and is mixing well with his classmates and teachers.

Blog updated.... finally!

Dear Readers

Sorry for the late updates.

Do scroll down for the backdated entries on Tessa's birthday, our road trip to Cherating, as well as our fun day at Universal Studios Singapore!

Have fun reading!

Happy Mother's Day!

Dylan and I each have a present for Mommy for Mother's Day!

Mommy was so happy and proud of us when we presented her with the gifts!

 

From Tessa with love



 

It's a handpainted T-shirt!



From Dylan with love



An eco-friendly bag with his hand and foot prints

Happy Birthday Yeye!

Today is Yeye's birthday.

Happy birthday to my beloved Yeye!

To celebrate Yeye's birthday, Mommy treated all of us to a sumptuous seafood dinner at Master Crab!

The happy birthday boy

And me!