Graduating from Apple Tree

An entry to remember Apple Tree, where she spent a happy year and made some friends. Next year, she'll be entering Montessori @ Graceland. She'll go straight to Nursery 2. She's pretty excited but I do hope she handles the changes. For one, she has to take the schoolbus on her own and secondly, she has to eat lunch there before she goes home. She's always been a picky eater so I hope she will learn to adapt and enjoy herself thorougly there. Here's to my baby's education. May it be a fulfilling and enjoyable journey.

Swimming

We went swimming yesterday. We initially wanted to go to the Civil Service Club but we were turned away because I hadn't applied for the membership club. We ended up at Bukit Batok Swimming Complex. Fortunately, we had the whole children's pool all to ourselves. It was great. Fuddin really thought he was a fish and was quite determined to "swim" on his own. He ended up with water in his nose and started sneezing! Poor boy. Still, he seemed happy enough. Ayra was doing her "swimming but actually not swimming at all" thing. She was screaming happily though so I figured that it was a good session for her. She's looking forward to our Malacca trip in December so she can swim at the hotel's pool again.

After swimming, we went to Lot 1 and bought Ayra her skate scooter. She really didn't know how to ride it but she started practising once we got home. She even brought it along when we went to her paternal granny's place in the evening. I reckon with all that practising, she has to improve, right?

All in all, it was a fun but oh so tiring day.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2006

It's been about a week since Hari Raya. Well, things have been hectic but allright. Fuddin didn't really enjoy himself (the photos are a testament to that) but I predict he will have a better time next year. Ayra was pretty happy and we have bought them toys using the money they collected on the day. All in all, it was a happy day, one we spent with the family.

Old photographs

An and I decided to put up some framed photographs of the kids so I was choosing which ones to develop. Here are some which I thought were cute.

An's 32nd birthday

My dear husband celebrated his 32nd birthday yesterday. We cut our Swenson's ice cream cake and opened the presents that Ayra and I got for him in a private ceremony (ie in our room)on Saturday night. Ayra helped to blow te candles out and she was pretty excited about the ice cream cake. Her dad was happy with the presents we got him and also the card which she made him.
Then yesterday, we broke our fast at his sister's place and the whole gang was there. There was so much food but you know it's hard to stuff everything in when you haven't eaten anything for such a long time. I ended up quite stuffed but unsatisfied, wishing I could stuff in more food. Anyway, his sister bought him another Polar cake and he opened his presents. I think he enjoyed his birthday although it was quite low key and simple.
Here's wishing my darling a good year ahead.

Fear of Needles

Ayra has always been terrified of injections. Actually, I've contributed to that also. When she doesn't want to eat for example, I will threaten her with a "If you don't eat, you will become ill and when you are ill, the doctor will have to give you an injection." She will then promptly eat her food but now, I'm paying for my mistake.
I found out that a vaccination jab which I thought was optional (it's a booster jab) is actually compulsory. It was due when she was 18 months old! It is so overdue. All the jabs she had was when she was 15 months and below so bringing her to the doctor was not a problem. Now, she refuses to go.
I had a little talk with her last night and she instantly broke into tears when she found out my intention. She started wailing and then pleading for me to get the idea out of my mind. I finally pacified her with "Let's not talk about this." What I plan to do though is to spring her a surprise one of these days. I am NOT looking forward to that day but what has to be done, must be done.

Fish Impersonators

I was looking through some of the older videos I took of Ayra. This is a classic. Here's some father-daughter bonding at its best. Ayra looks really small here. How she's grown. Now she can't stop talking.
Anyway, I don't think An will appreciate the fact that I've blogged this video but it's really cute and I couldn't pass the chance of showcasing both my darlings' impersonating talents.