Lantern parade

Long weekends are so awesome. Usually Sunday nights are pretty depressing & we don't fancy late nights out. But not when the next day is a public holiday!

There was a lantern parade at Merlion Park that mommy chanced upon online so we decided to check it out. First, we had to figure out where the Merlion Park was. Turned out to be the area at One Fullerton where the Merlion was. Ok, not too hard to figure.

We parked at Esplanade & the walk across the bridge to One Fullerton was quite enjoyable, with the breathtaking view of MBS, Fullerton Hotel and the CBD area. Nice.

Got there & immediately saw the crowd with all their self made lanterns. There was a lantern making booth!

But, you know what??? Wayne didn't fancy the lanterns! :(

Because of the Merlion! He was afraid of the water spitting Merlion. Despite explaining to him that there was nothing to be afraid of, he was still scared & so didn't really enjoy the whole event, including the lanterns. So we left shortly to try out the food at Gluttons Bay at Esplanade, which was only decent at its best.

Lots of people at the Merlion Park

The lantern making booth

Wayne looking wary of the Merlion standing behind him

Wayne not looking very happy with the lanterns made with Starbucks cups

Sigh, maybe next year we can try again.

Dinosaurs are scary, Thomas not

Last Thursday, mommy knocked off work early at 5pm sharp & was very excited as mommy had planned a rare weekday evening activity for Wayne - to check out the relatively new indoor playground at Great World City, Amazonia, which had received rave reviews online from other mommies and daddies out there. Mommy was looking forward to having a ball of a time there with Wayne, grandma and grandpa that night!

BUT before we could even get in to the play area, we were greeted by this scary looking, big dinosaur right at the entrance... and you can pretty much guess what happened next.

"Pa pa, pa pa, pa pa!" Wayne went. Yelling, and pulling grandpa away, not allowing anyone of us to get anywhere near the entrance. And so.... that was the end of our indoor playground adventure.

And we ended up here. At the kiddy rides section, where Wayne had like four rides on this Thomas train. With a big smile on his face. Sigh. Two and a half years old now, but still as timid. How?

Qinqin mei mei

Wayne really loves babies and children. Today, we met up with Tracy, Yuwen and KK and little Qinqin. The two little ones really loved each other. Wayne was every bit the big kor kor he was to little Qinqin. And Qinqin seemed to adore Wayne lots, staring and looking at him with wide eye wonder most times. She loved pointing and touching Wayne's lips with her tiny fingers. And Wayne would just stand still, letting Qinqin touch and 'explore' him.

After dinner, when mommy told Wayne that all of them would be going to his home, Wayne got so excited and happy. From the time we reached the carpark of our home, Wayne was super hyper, telling everyone to follow him, "This way! This way!" he kept shouting. And once we reached home, he immediately showed them his bed and proceeded to bring out all his toys from Qinqin to play. As for Qin, she just crawled around our place following Wayne where ever he went.

Super adorable - both of them. Qinqin, please come again soon for more playdates k!! Swimming next. =)

"Sweetie"

Wayne made my day.

Usually in the best of moods in the morning, Wayne woke up this morning and gave mommy a big hug while mommy lay snuggled in bed, warm and groggy.

"Mmmmmmm... Wayne love you soooo much, momma.. " he cooed as he hugged.. melting my heart.

Mommy replied, "Thanks Wayne, thats so sweet." and little boy pointed to himself, telling mommy "Wayne sweetie."

Mommy burst out laughing.. so all the times mommy called him sweetie, Wayne actually picked up the word quietly in his mind, now being able to surprise mommy by saying it aloud.

Thanks darling, you really are mommy's sweetie.

Ice cream delight

Simple pleasures in life : Ice cream with the family.

Wayne loving his chocolate ice cream with waffle!

And the overpriced but quite delicious ice cream & chocolate fondue. Auntie Jen, we will wait for your home cooked chocolate fondue, oki?

While the whole family paused and turned for a photo, little Wayne was the only one continuing his ice ream feast, having his mouth wide open in this photo! Can you spot him?? Daddy looks fat in this photo here! Lesson learnt: Never take the spot nearest to the camera and try making yourself smaller by leaning back.

And coincidentally, while mommy was blogging on our ice cream feast, Da-yi, Uncle Terry and Di Didi Briel were having their own ice cream feast far far away in Tokyo too! Love you guys!!!

Mommy turns 31

It was a quiet, happy celebration this year with family & close friends. The contented kind of quiet and happy, if you get what I mean.

31. Strangely, I don't feel any older. Neither, does the number hold much meaning. Though sometimes I do feel that each day is passing by so quickly I'd be turning 60 in the wink of my eye. Wayne is 2 and a half already. Isn't that remarkable? Mommy's life has revolved around nothing but Wayne since he came along. My sweet boy. You make mommy happy each day, darling.

And this birthday, you could wish me "Happy birthday, mama!". And you even got flowers for mama (thanks grandma, actually)! Mama's first flowers from my little boy.

This week was filled with birthday celebrations. With various groups of people. Thanks guys, you make me feel so loved. Thanks for celebrating my birthday with me, for arranging the cakes, dinners and pressies. I'm always thankful for having each and every one of you in my life. My family, my friends. Especially my special other half, thanks for loving me ever so dearly.

So... a year older, a year wiser.. as the saying goes. And a year prettier (fingers crossed).

Happy birthday, ME! <3

Here are some of the photos!

Celebrating with HK and Wayne, my two dearest ones. We both took the day off and just relaxed.. something we both needed very much in the midst of our busy work lives...

Wayne giving mommy a kiss!

Had ice cream.. and there was this really cute designated kids viewing area where kids could stand on the counter to see the staff making the ice cream

Wayne loving ice cream time!

And the ultra delicious cake daddy got!

<3

Celebrating with HK's side of our family @ Majestic Hotel

Thanks for the cake!!

Wayne's the most enthusiastic singer when it comes to birthdays, clapping his hand really widely

Mommy's little helper cutting the cake with me

Mommy with Aunty Jen, mommy's pretty sister-in-law. Hey, we are both in togas. =)

Wayne really looks like a big boy in this photo. Mommy and precious.

Aunty Jen and Uncle J, looking really happy together.=D

Daddy, mommy and Whiny Wayne. This nick suits him really well. Hehe.

And the family that we love a lot!!! <3

Celebrating with mommy's side of our family @ Serenity

The lovely flowers from Wayne!

Mommy's baby sister.

Wayne giving mommy and daddy a BIG BIG hug!

With Uncle Ken and San-yi! Wayne's favourite people!

And mommy's mommy & daddy whom I love sooooo much! Please don't grow any older.

And, all of use Yappies, missing three. We miss you!

Ending the night with a cake. =D

Thanks everyone!

Wayne can read!

Or so grandma thought!!!

It was funny!!!

Grandma had just bought a Thomas & Friends story book for Wayne and had brought it over to our home to surprise Wayne. Grandma started to read the book for Wayne.. and was shocked that Wayne could finish the sentences as she read along! Wayne could read out loud.. engine shed, harbour, town, station platform...... as grandma read...

Hahaha.. she thought Wayne was quite the genius!!! She kept telling mommy that Wayne was 'jin jia kiang" ("very smart")!!

And mommy, thinking that grandma had taken the book from our home (I didnt know she had brought a book along!), kept saying "Ya.. cos I read that book to him almost every night" in reply. Finally grandma got it, and said "Ohh dont tell me Wayne has the exact same book".. and finally mommy knew what happened.

Hahaha..... So turned out Wayne was not quite that genius grandma thought him to be!!!!

Exact same books =p