Reuben's First Outdoor Swing

We brought Phoebe and Reuben to the Pasir Ris Park this evening. There is a big outdoor children playground the size of about 2 to 3 football fields, with different play stations. Phoebe had a gungho time climbing the obstacles, going down the slides and swinging high on the swing (her favourite). Reuben couldn't do any of these but he had a good time watching his jie jie busy rushing around playing. He was kicking his legs in excitement. I bet if he has the ability to walk, he would have toddle his way around, following behind his busy sister. We felt so pitiful for Reuben, so we decided to let him have a go on the swing. Though still amateurish, he did it the right way! :) On the contrary, Phoebe looks like a pro, swinging high beside him. (^_^)b

Reuben was probably thinking, "Hmm.. I want to swing as high as jie jie. If I kick my leg faster, maybe I can go higher too... Eek! Eek! Faster... faster..."

Then we let Reuben sit on the sea-saw with Phoebe but only for a few seconds because Phoebe was too vigorous.

I think these 2 pictures will make great cover page!
Actually, I thought Reuben looks like a little tortoise in his shell. Heehee :p





This is an excellent park for active children to exhaust their batteries! :)

Rainforest Fights Back

On Children's Day, my hubby's friends, Alex and Joyce and their 2 kiddos, invited us to the zoo. We have not been to the zoo for 2 months as our Friends of the Zoo membership has expired. There is not much changes to the zoo except that they have a new show "Rainforest Fights Back" in the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre. I thought the performance was a little boring but the children were engaged. I wonder how much do they understand about preserving the rainforest, or rather, what is a rainforest. Nay, nevermind... Towards the end of the trip, Deriousz and Phoebe became quite good friends. They shared popcorns and ate ice cream together :) I hope we'll have more chance to go out with this wonderful family! :)

Happy Children's Day

Our beautiful & beloved gifts from God,
Happy & Blessed Children's Day!
We Love You!







Dash, Ethan, Joshua
Jordon, Justin, Der Nen (Jean's Turnip)
Yu Hin, Chen Xiang, Shan Jun
Wan Qi, Vera, Sophie
Xiao Ci, Yun Er, Phoebe & Reuben

Little Photographer

Recently, Phoebe has shown interest in photography. We wouldn't mind letting her play with our new digital camera. Although she has dropped it on the floor once (ouch!), it's all part of learning. She has already learnt how to switch it on and off and view the pictures. Now she's learning how to take pictures. She likes to goof around with the camera, taking candid shots and laughing herself silly with all the funny pictures. When I looked at the pictures, some of them are pretty good! The subjects are, more or less, centralised. Look at them yourself. These pictures are uncensored, uncropped and unedited. Coming from a 2-years-11-months-old child. Impressed? I am :)

Bouncy Baby in Jumperoo

Reuben is an active baby and he loves to bounce. I rented a Fisherprice Jumperoo for him and it was delivered on Saturday morning. Reuben loves his new toy and so does Phoebe :) She likes to explore the little gagdets on the panel and watch her little brother jump with it.

Happy Face

Phoebe was doodling on her easel when she suddenly said,
"Mommy, you see. I draw happy face."

I stared at it for a while and then I exclaimed,
"Oh yes! Mommy can see your happy face! So clever, Phoebe. Can you tell mommy where the eyes are."

Phoebe pointed to the 2 dots on the right and said,
"There. Eyes."

"Oh! And where is the mouth?"

Phoebe pointing to the slanted vertical straight line,
"Here!"

"And where is the face?"

Tracing the oval outline with her little index finger,
"Here, face."

"That's very nice. Mommy is very proud of you, Phoebe. Mommy is very happy!!"

Phoebe smiled,
"Happy Face."

I hugged Phoebe and she said,
"I Love Mommy!"

Phoebe's Happy Face :)