National Day

Children were requested to wear traditional costume on 8/30 to celebrate National Day. Didn't have time to take photo of them in the traditional wear.

They bring back these nifty craft from school. 姐姐 did the flag songkok, and 弟弟 did the kite. 姐姐 reminded me to take her photo, she likes seeing the blog about her and 弟弟 actually. 弟弟 was having a tantrum and didn't want his photo taken. He walked away just as I clicked on the camera thus can still see his hands and feet. (Actually I think he was just taking the chance to throw a tantrum. Both children had been sent to 罚站 at the balcony as they had been quarrelling since waking up this morning. He had been given a couple of smacks on his pet-pet as he destroyed a clip-on thingy on the balcony).


Finally around lunch time he agree to take a photo with 姐姐's songkok while he enjoys noodles with his favourite - prawns.

Drawings and colouring

姐姐 bring back some art work from school. Not sure how teacher made the black whale, but there are decorations on its body that 姐姐 did with a toothpick. Colourful fish is scrunchy paper sticking on the fish cut-out.

弟弟's colouring on Mickey Mouse. Star is drawn by 姐姐, and the "V. Good" also given by her.

There's been a mix-up with this year with 姐姐's Father's Day gift. It was lost.. So I didn't make a separate post about it so hope she didn't feel bad about it. Here's Mother's Days gift. Mom get a heart necklace.

This is 弟弟's wall. Mom gets a flower, and Dad gets a coffee cup.

Learn to use chopstick

姐姐 came back this week from ballet practise to say that Ms Grace asked them to learn to use chopstick. Not sure why this is required for ballet practise, but it's something we had meant to do but keep procrastinate. Now is a good time since Ms Grace mentioned. Here's her trying to pick up a piece of cake with chopstick. She manage to do it thus the victorious smile :)

Finally a trip outside of home

Now that the children health are getting better, finally we made a shopping trip.
QBM is having a kampung-style display at the center court. 弟弟 didn't want any photos taken, but 姐姐 is my willing model.

Playing at the playground.. a new bike they like. Having 2 children means 2 can ride for the price of 1.

弟弟: Yeah! Finally my turn to be driver.

姐姐: I'm scared of falling, 弟弟 don't dance on the bike (still manage a smile)

We hardly ever buy any toys. But the children was willing to even hold a squiggly, ugly rubber worm and run one round to get these white seals home. Finally 爸爸 agreed to buy them one seal each. They still fight over the little seal even each has one big seal :(

Marching

The children learning to march the ballet way. They have to bring up their skirts so that they can see if their legs are straight. It takes talent to get it right quickly, but it's certainly good to help correct her posture. One word of reminder of Ms Grace or Ms Tiffany is better than a hundred words from mom, it seems.

Cartoon bedsheet set

The children had been asking for cartoon comforter and bedsheet set for some time now. Since they did behave when 爸爸 went for biz trip, I promised them will get them the cartoon bedsheet set for them if we find them. Just happen to find them at Tesco while we go grocery shopping.


Tried to tell 姐姐 that since she prefer Disney princess like Cinderella and Aurora and Belle, why not wait for another design, but she is adamant to get her hands on these. As long as she like it...


弟弟 choose the Doraemon design with a little mouse. Can hardly see it here though.


Would hv preferred 100% cotton but those are pricier. However they are made of polycotton, so quite hot when sleeping with these comforters. They just grin and bear it.

弟弟's first haircut

Before he had longish fringe...

弟弟 had his first haircut at the hairdresser. 爸爸 took him to the shop he frequented. We all could hardly recognize him. He looks like mini 爸爸. He said the haircut is very ticklish.

Not sure why the photo turned upside down, but just to show they 两父子 hv same hair style now.

Ballet practise extended

The pre-primary class is having extended practise hour to prepare them for the exam. We will pay additional $40 per month for the extra hour. But it's quite good as will be taught by Ms Grace and she is good in leading the children in proper posture. They are also requested to practise with the music CD at home.

Music Class party - Book 3

Teacher Ms Tan feels the children are ready for Book 3 showcase. So the children have a class party. 爸爸 and 弟弟 didn't join us as 爸爸 is on biz trip.

Here is 姐姐 introduce herself and say she will play "Pretty Bouquet", "Hen and Chicks" and "London Bridge".


Ms Tan adjusting the electone for the songs.


Start playing... unfortunately I am not used to the camera functions and didn't manage to make a video recording of her performance.

After individual playing, children sing "Magic Rhythm Time" from Book 4. I did manage to take a video but the size is so huge... so until found a way to compress.. the photo will do :)

Then it's games time, and everyone get a little gift from Ms Tan. 姐姐 got a Mickey Mouse ruler. She got a set of 24 colour pencils from gift exchange and she's so happy about it. She say 妈妈爸爸 never buy her such nice colour pencils. Can even recognize the brand, Faber Castell. Since when children start learning brands so early in life?

爸爸's birthday

It's 爸爸's birthday. I specially got a cake for him, home-made style by a friend's friend.

爸爸 testing out camera position for the family photo, we become test models.

Trying to capture the correct angle, lighting and height... testing testing...

The birthday guy does not want anyone to know his age, so only one candle to represent. We sang birthday song for him (think he is quite touched to hear the children sing birthday song for him).

Finally a family photo