Spastic Dad

Sophie and her Baba mucking around at home with my Ikea cloth storage containers

Hill Street Fire Station

Aunty Su-En invited us to join her & Josh for an outing to the Hill Street fire station this weekend. It is one of Singapore's oldest functioning fire station, having begun its life in 1909.

The open house at the fire station takes place every (other?) Saturday morning, and is well-organised. Enough of things to do to keep the little ones engrossed.

Posing in front of a fire engine

Look at her in action!

Sliding down the firemen's pole

The making of the shot above

Josh was rather reclusive that morning, which is unusual behaviour for him, since he is a die-hard fan of fire engines and fire men, as little boys are apt to be. I suppose even 2-year olds have their moods.

Josh warmed up towards the end for a photo with Sophie

Chinese New Year 2009

Chinese New Year came and went more than 2 weeks ago. It was chocked-full of activities and food, as usual.

One of the highlights was seeing Chris & KM and their new precious, Kieran. Was it just 4 months ago when I bid them goodbye in London? (Actually, it is, because immediately after I left, Chris had a show and baby Kieran showed up two days after. I admit I am guilty for allowing her to walk and stand around with me the whole day...)

The second highlight was meeting up with Tim & YP, who had disappeared from our radar for god-knows how long. Great to spend some time getting to know Krysta, who is now a proper, gentle young lady.

The gang, with the addition of one baby and several toddlers in tow...

Once in a while, you will find the silly teenagers bursting out of these aunties...

My favourite picture - Aunty Mel having a blast with Krysta & Sophie

Gong Hei Fatt Choy, everyone!

Statue

Sophie was mimicking the statue in the background without us noticing. We then persuaded her to do it again for the camera.

Managers are as good as Doctors!

After dinner, Sophie passed me her lollipop which we promised she could have after she finished her rice. Struggling to get the wrapper off, I dug, and peeled, and turned it round and round to get a grip.

Sophie waited patiently for a while, then quipped, "Managers* cannot open lollipop, is it? Maybe we need a Doctor."

Bengang! (stunned and speechless in Malay)


* referring to my job title

Thank you Mamma

Children really spring surprises when you least expect them.

After her bedtime stories and songs, I said good night to Sophie, to which she replied, "Thank you Mamma, for cooking the rice for me today."

<Mamma exits room with a goofy smile plastered on her face & a melted heart>

Beach Boys

During the Christmas/New Year stretch, YL had a bright idea for an impromptu picnic at East Coast. He throw leftovers from the Christmas/New Year parties together, and voila! that was our picnic lunch at the beach.

YL is always up to no good on the days we get out of our routine. Sophie is inevitably his partner in crime. See example below:

Here they are, apparently posing for an innocent photo.

In fact, it was a ruse to get Mamma close enough to bombard her with sand.