Elliot's Daddy

Today after visiting the Chinese Doctor for the third consecutive day for Elliot's persistent cough and runny nose, we went to meet his teachers to catch up on his development in school.  The teachers praised his intellects and commented that he's rather mature in terms of expressing himself as compared to his peers.  I don't know about his Daddy but I sure felt proud like a peacock...

The school also shared something very nice with us for Father's Day tomorrow:

Walk a Little Slower Daddy

Author unknown

"Walk a Little slower, Daddy." said a little child so small.

I'm following in your footsteps and I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast, sometimes they're hard to see;

So walk a little slower Daddy, for you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up, You're what I want to be.

Then I will have a little child who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right, and know that I was true;

So, walk a little slower, Daddy, for I must follow you!!

"Happy Father's Day"

Little Firemen

Since it's the school holiday month, at least for Ethan, I thought why not bring the 2 boys out for a little excursion.  To make up for not getting my info correct during our previous attempted visit to the Central Fire Station, I decided to bring the boys to the Paya Lebar Fire Station to see some real mean machines.

Elliot seemed to have enjoyed the trip more than Ethan.  Elliot was rather sporting, getting up on the Fire Bikes, Fire Engines, trying out the Hose and getting geared up to go up on the Ladder.  Nonetheless, both boys most enjoyed having a go at the Fire Hose.

And they had 2 plastic fireman helmets as souvenir.  Much thanks to the Civil Defence chaps, especially Sgt. Faizal, for showing us around and explaining most of the stuff to the visitors.

My proudest moment.....

Gearing up & Taking the Ladder up 6 storeys high!

Thumbs Up Child!!

This morning, Elliot was dressed up as a Japanese boy for his school's "100 Days in School" Costume Party.  The school was giving away awards for "Best Dress", "Best Thumb's Up Class", and Best Thumb's Up Child"... and our boy here brought home a Certificate for being the "Best Thumb's Up Child" !!! 

"Ohaiyo"

Elliot showing off his award 

When I asked him did the teachers comment that he looked good in his costume, he pointed to the "flower" (brooch) on his left sleeve and said his teacher gave him a flower for looking nice!

Building Sandcastles

Elliot loves going to the beach.  Just last week, he dreamt that he was at the beach with Daddy and Mommy.  No, I didn't share the same dream... he told me he was at the beach "just now" when he was actually taking his nap.  So, when I asked him, "Did you dream you were at the beach just now?" and he replied "Yes!" 

So, when Daddy mentioned he was taking part in the "Metta Charity Run" at East Coast beach, we decided to pack our straw mat and tools and build some sandcastles on the beach while he run the 5km stretch...

Getting ready for the job!

Enjoying a slice of expensive Japanese cake bought by Nai-Nai

1 hour & 5 km later....