Ayra's new school uniform

Here's Ayra in her new school uniform and that's Fuddin trying to get in the act. Anyway, she's all geared up. Let's see how it goes.

A Bathroom Swim...

I've just signed up for membership at the Civil Service Club and have been wanting to bring the kids for a swim there. The weather, however, has not been cooperative. It's been pouring the last few weeks and we've had to postpone the swim on numerous occasions so An and I decided to make our own makeshift pool.
The kids were pleasantly surprised when they woke up from their afternoon nap. A mini pool was waiting for them in the bathroom. Ayra wasted no time and jumped into the pool while Fuddin was a liitle apprehensive at first as the water was cold. He warmed up soon enough and was splashing happily within minutes. Ayra even attempted to use her diving apparatus but of course, it didn't work as the water was shallow.
Anyway, it's a miserable alternative to the real swimming pool but it'll have to do for now.

Baby Alive!

Ayra has a new toy. Eversince she saw the ad for the doll who feeds and then poos, she's been bugging us for it. Initially, we wanted to get it as her birthday present next March but I knew she really wanted it quick so we went to Toys R Us and bought the much coveted doll. Once we got home, she promptly started "babying" it. It encourageous her by saying things like "Hi Mommy", "I love you" and "Lets Play." After being rocked, the baby will sigh contentedly and fall asleep. Ayra will then instruct all of us to keep quiet so as not to disturb the baby (which is weird coz she makes a lot of noise when the real baby aka Fuddin sleeps).
The worst part was when the baby was fed. I gave the baby too much water as I wanted to clean the insides but the baby's diaper started leaking! It was a mess! I am not looking forward to the next feed. Sigh!
Still, I bet it's just a phase and the novelty will wear out. For now though, I have to be content with having a little "mommy" in the house.

Holiday!

These are the pics for our short Malacca trip. It was okay but quite exhausting! Fuddin was extra hyper, Ayra was ok but a little whiny and I ate way too much. The hotel was all right I suppose. Nothing fantastic but it was ok. Maybe next year we'll go to Langkawi. Fuddin will be older then and not so squirmy and hyper (or maybe he'll be worst).

Bitten!

He did it again and this time with a vengeance. My baby boy bit his sister. It was a shocking and painful experience for my girl but at least it has made her more wary of him. An has even resorted to teaching her self defence positions. If she is trying to block Fuddin, she must do it with her front facing him. The last time she blocked him using her back, he managed to sink his mighty (all 6 of them) teeth into her arm. Here's the culprit -

and here's the victim bravely showing off her battle scars. Now, whenever her dad is "naughty", she will threaten him with "I will ask Adik to bite Abah!" You know, I have a feeling it might just work. Heehee.

Sembawang Park Part 2

Yesterday was a tiring but fun filled day. We decided to go to Sembawang Park again and this time we brought reinforcements! Hee hee. We had a makeshift barbeque but didn't do much else as it was already noon and the weather was really quite hot. When we got back, both hubby and daughter promptly fell asleep from sheer exhaustion. Still, Ayra told me she can't wait to go back provided we bring her beloved "kakak" along.
In the evening, we went to Seoul Garden to have dinner. It was fun cooking the food and Ayra ate quite a lot. I managed to get her a free meal by saying "She's only three and she doesn't eat a lot anyway." Hee hee. Anyway, she had her crackers, hot dog, ice kacang and ice cream. Not bad by her standards. A clumsy waiter also accidentally spilled dirty water all over An's back and boxers. Heehee. It was quite sad for him but quite hilarious for me.
All in all, it was quite a good Anniversary although we didn't spend any time alone.

Sembawang Park

We had no idea where to go today. We just drove along and ended up at Sembawang Park. The place was packed with happy families and Abah was pretty interested in the crab catching corner. Ayra tried some miniature rock climbing and scratched herself in the process but she managed to climb the obstacle twice before the rain came down and we had to rush off. Fuddin seemed uninterested and was a bit cranky but I suppose he'll enjoy it more when he's a bit older. I forsee more trips to the park. Why not? Fresh air, lots of space and it's free!
Incidentally, tomorrow is our 7th year Anniversary. We don't know how to celebrate it yet. I was thinking just a quiet dinner but hubby says why not spend it at the beach. We'll see. 7 years. Not bad ,huh? Can't say it's been all smooth sailing but it's been a good marriage so far. I suppose keeping a marriage alive is a lot of effort but at the end of the day, it's all worth it. Plus, we have two beautiful children who light up our lives in oh so many ways. Here's to my hubby;
Happy Anniversary Dear, I do love you so.