Some time in August, we returned for our occasional visit to Poh-Poh's in KL. And while there, we did a new thing: We spent a few days at Grandma's and Grandpa's as well.
Mama has always been awkward about the idea of staying there because I'm so used to being in my home. I also don't like having to say No or disagree with old people and back in my home, my mum (Poh-Poh) understands me enough that we're both at peace around each other (apart from the occasional nagging from her - something you'll agree I do when you're a little older). But this time, I told myself that Papa needed to be with his parents too as they too are getting on in age.
During our stay, you fell in love with one of Grandma's big bolsters. You name him Biggie and wanted to bring him everywhere, even the coffee shops.
 |
| Two happy bunnies with their Ribena |
 |
| Decorating dessert with Aunty Anne's help |
We managed to pay a visit to Aunty Anne and Jaden in between. And you really had a blast. First there was a yummy lunch of fried rice (made by Jaden's Amuma) and chicken drummettes in BBQ sauce. Then there was Ribena! And then! There was even cake! A lovely light Victoria sponge cake which Aunty Anne let you boys take turns icing and decorating with cream and strawberries. In between all the feasting, of course, was Jaden graciously sharing his toys and playing with you.
It was a really fun afternoon.
When we returned to Singapore, we took you to Sentosa Island for a short weekend break. Papa and knew that we were soon going to leave for our own holiday to Bali and we wanted to make it up to you in advance.
You enjoyed playing on the beach, showering Papa's hair with mud and building little castles. What got you super excited, though, was the Skyride combined with The Luge, a toboggan-like ride down the slopes after ascending the hill on the open-air swing-on-a-pulley (essentially that's what the Skyride was to me!).
In fact, you loved it so much, we came back to Beach Road Station after dinner for a 3rd ride, just before they stopped the rides for the night.
 |
| Getting the shampoo in |
 |
| The Luge - The Ultimate Holiday Favourite |
 |
| Just Papa and me... |
The Teachers at school have mentioned also that you're starting to be more protective of who you share your toys with when you used to be more generous. I know you like sharing with the bigger kids because, maybe, you trust them with your stuff more, but it's good to show the younger ones what sharing's all about.
Another thing I've noticed: You've begun to want back every single toy you offer to your friends (like Theo for example), just seconds after you've lent them away. What's not right is, you'd tell them they can play with something else and when they do and have fun doing it, you'd rush to take that back too, insisting that you now want to play with it.
When you're well-behaved though, you're really good! So when the chain of your first bike (Tornado) came undone for the final time, we didn't hesitate to get you a new 'Big-Boy' bicycle. Well, it was also a gift to celebrate the half-way mark of your 3rd year on Planet Earth.
Meanwhile, here are more books that you're enjoying. (By the way, I love how you would suddenly realise I'm using story-time to help you recognise alphabets and their sounds because you'd turn around while sitting on my lap and ask, "Are you trying to make me learn, Mama?")
 |
| Fun classics from Mama's time |
1 comment:
test test
Post a Comment