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....

Cousins and Kors-kors

Once a while, mommy will bring me to Ah Gong/Ah Mah's house to play with my cousin - Ethan.  Sometimes, the kor-kors from next door will come over to play with us.... They are very nice and patient with Ethan and me because we are younger!

Playing in Ethan's room... Alicia is rose among the thorns

Luke kor-kor pushin me, and Mark kor-kor pushing Ethan

When the kor-kors are not around and we got bored playing inside the house, we help auntie Emilyn sweep the dead leaves in the garden.

Cooling off day

It was one of the precious days when Elliot wasn't sick and coughing! And since the day was Hot! Hot! Hot! We decided to have some ice-cream! Which flavour did he choose?! That of his favourite drink - Milo!

After some ice-cream, it was back to the playground to play!

With the sun and the heat, we indulged further with a dip in the pool to end the evening!

Learning the back strokes

Today is also the "Cooling Off Day" for all Political Parties, and tomorrow we will go the Polling Stations to vote for our selected party to represent us for the next 5 years....

School Outing - Sentosa beach

According to the Supervising Teacher, the school will organise at least 2 get-together excursions a year which included parents with the objective of exchanging information about the respective child and school developments.  Honestly, I doubt this trip to Sentosa Under Water World and Beach was effective in achieving such an objective unless the parents take the initiative to approach the teachers for discussions and chats.  

First, there were more parents than children and teachers combined (imagine, most of the children had 2 parents in tow...) which created much confusions and disruptions.  Then, it was very crowded inside the Under Water World.  And the heat at the beach was just driving most parents nuts... But the kids were all enjoying themselves! 

Father and Son on the bus

"The shark is coming.... "

Bonding game which Elliot was simply NOT interested

Still prefer playing with sand

He buried a treasure.... 

$10 Hair Cut

Elliot needs a hair cut.  Yes, we prefer him with army-boy hair style.  But when an already expensive $20 for a Toddler-specialised hair stylist increased their prices to $22 and witnessing a slaughter-house hair cut in session, we decided to put our boy to the test at one of those $10 express hair cut outlet.  Unknown to us was we were not allowed to accompany Elliot inside the "salon".  We were ordered to wait outside for him.  

So here he was, sitting in the Queue, waiting for his turn, BY HIMSELF!  We simply have no words to describe our pride and joy!  Our little boy, at a mere 33 months old, behaved like a little man, waiting courageously alone for his hair cut!

Checking out his Q number....

"Is it my turn yet?"

After waiting anxiously outside the salon, our boy came out of the salon, a happy little man who was very satisfied with his fresh new look!

"Cheeeese!"

Quack Quack Quack

After procrastinating for many Sundays, we finally arrived at the Botanic Gardens to feed the infamous Swans.  Well, we ended up feeding the ducks and mostly the pigeons.  Elliot was too excited about throwing leftover bread everywhere to be afraid of the very hungry pigeons.  

Smiley Faces

Elliot pasted those smiley face stickers on his forehead himself ... Silly boy... hahaha.... I can't help by asking him to give the Victory/Peach signs... It took him quite a while to master the control of these 4 fingers!

Starting young...

Daddy and Mommy are both avid gamers... Daddy shoots enemies. Mommy build and manage City and Restaurants. Elliot's favourite gaming sites are Baby TV and Nick Junior. See, we each have our own gaming machines!