Fuddin @ the Science Centre

We decided to bring Fuddin to the Science Centre last Sunday.  Ayra was attending Math tuition so she couldn't tag along.  In any case, Fuddin was a happy little trooper and was all smiles; especially when he saw the Macdonalds there.  He proceeded to drag us into Macs.  You see, my baby has been put on a no snack diet eversince the recent visit to the dietician.  Anyway, I'll save that story for another day. 

To make a long story short, after eating his McNuggets, we were ready to go.  I bought the ticket (did they raise the price or something?) but then, Fuddin decided he didn't want to go in so what ensued was of course, the coaxing and what not.  Two minutes later, we were in.  This was his reaction.

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Cute, huh?  He didn't really knew where to go as there were so many things to touch and see!  If you notice us following his every step, well that's normal.  You see, Fuddin, despite his size, is pretty fast and we're terrified of losing sight of him.  We try not to get in his way as we do want to encourage him to explore and be confident about moving around independently (without hand holding) but we're parents after all.  His father says we should ease up more but with Fuddin, we cannot really tell what will happen next or what his reaction will be in any given situation.  Expect the unexpected.  Thus, my reluctance in "letting go".

Anyway, here he is, exploring the "Space" section.  He was pretty excited and touched whatever he could.  We couldn't stop to view or play with the exhibits though as he was always moving!  Haha!  We didn't mind though as it seemed like he was having a pretty good time.

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About an hour and a half later, we left.  The sun was scorching outside and Fuddin squinted and tried to block the sun out of his eyes all the way to the car.  Trust my Fuddin to be such a "puteri lilin" which is a Malay phrase describing someone who can't stand the heat from the unrelentless sun.

Anyway, An and I have vowed to bring him out to an interesting place at least once a week.  I know how kids like him need exposure to the outside world.  We need to stimulate his senses and get him used to the idea of being out and about.  Only then, will he feel less afraid everytime he steps out of the house and into less familiar territories.

We're going to his school there to observe him in class later this morning.  I wonder if he'll act up or proceed as usual when he sees us.  We've been getting some complaints from Teacher Charlene as to his non compliance when it comes to sitting with the others during CircleTime group Activity and such.  Hmm, we'll see.

Alright, I've got to go.  I have to clear some work and do what I can before I go off at 10am.  After that, I may catch a movie with An :)

"We have to realize that we are as deeply afraid to live and to love as we are to die."