Yup, we'll be back soon... though Daddy & Mummy don't feel like coming back.
And I think the pictures can show why. :P
Beach Hunks?
And Beach Babes! :D
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Out of Office
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We're away, exploring new land.
We'll be back end of next week. Don't miss us too much, yah? Hee hee...
We'll be back end of next week. Don't miss us too much, yah? Hee hee...
West Coast Playland
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If the East Coast Park is the King of sandy beaches & cool sea breeze, then the West Coast Park must be the King of playgrounds. For standing at the core of the park is the Adventure Play Area, and it is precisely this that keeps di-di & me bugging Daddy & Mummy to bring us back again and again.
It has about EIGHT different types of play areas which cater to different age groups - from the toddlers to even teenagers (!!!).
Yup, it sure is kids heaven over there, with its seemingly endless stretch of play structures. We can spend hours there, and it still wouldn't be enough!
For the toddlers, there's the colourful play structure which comes complete with a ship hull and a castle tower.
Just right beside the course, there's this awesome Flying Fox - a certain scream generator. Hee hee.
BUT the fave structure of all that both of us absolutely lurrrve is this!
The giant spiderweb-like structure that allows us to scamper up to dizzying heights, and erm, causing Mummy to suffer heart-stopping moments too. But more on that later.
And if you think that teenie weenie little babies are left out of this wonderful playland, well... think again.
There are 2 non-sand areas which cater to the youngest of toddlers, and this is where mei-mei got in the act too!
And di-di obviously misses his early childhood too.
While I look for something more challenging to flaunt my monkie skills. Hahaha...
After all the warm-up, it was time.
Time to tackle our all-time favourite climbing structure!
Di-di used to have some difficulty climbing to the apex but I'm happy to report that practice does indeed make perfect. In fact, he's even able to keep up with my climbing pace now.
Perhaps the 2 newly added slides near the top of the pyramid serve as a great incentive for us.
Well, obviously we just had to go back up again.
And again.
And as part of our warming down routine, we had to go play on the other remaining structures. :P
In all honesty, we can spend hours there, play ourselves silly, and still whine lots when Daddy & Mummy say it's time to leave. And the only way they can placate us is to promise to bring us back again very soon. Either that, or if they bring us to have sushi after that. Heh.
Learning to Ride - Part 1
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Di-di & I got a surprise from the deliveryman last week, when something big turned up at our home.
With our brand new training bike all fixed up and raring to go, we headed down to West Coast Park for our maiden test-drive.
And with all my safety gear strapped in, I was ready to glide!
Mummy first showed us how to scoot along with our feet, to try a get a feel for balancing on the bike.
Considering it could take Mummy's weight, the bike sure is sturdy huh! Daddy was tempted to go on it too, but we all know that would lead to catastrophic consequences. Confirm, and double confirm.
Then it was time for us monkies to give it a try...
Seeing how much fun I was having coasting, di-di wanted to give it a shot too.
Hee hee... I love her expression! So melancholic.
But we kor-kors certainly didn't neglect her - we took turns playing with her while one of us were on the training bike.
See how happy she was already? And our company even came with free kisses!
Enough with the sweet distraction, let's get back to our bike learning. :P
I guess there isn't really a hard and fast rule to mastering how to ride a bicycle. The important thing is obviously balancing and this is something that can only improve with practice.
...until he lost balance and had the occasional wobble, and fall.
But as Daddy & Mummy told us, that's really quite unavoidable.
Daddy even rode into a longkang once, when he just started out learning. Hahahaha... ok, I hope the same fate doesn't befall me. :P
But all in all, I thought we did pretty well on our first attempt. We got a good feel of how balancing on 2 wheels felt like, and kept our feet up for a good number of seconds before gravity kicked in.
Complete with yummy finger food.
It was the JD Bug Training Bike, given to us cheekiemonkies by the folks at Baby a2z Pte Ltd. And good timing too, 'cos Daddy has long been wanting to the both of us to ride a bike but he has always been putting it off. :P
This training bike first prepare us to cycle by letting us learn how to push and glide the bike with both feet. And hopefully, once we are confident in our balancing & steering, we get to have a new bike!
Erm, right?
Wrong! The beauty of this training bike is that it can be easily upgraded to a pedal bike by just installing the gear box that comes with the bike.
Cool eh? Hee hee...
This means that the training bike continues to be useful as it becomes a pedal bike that us children can cycle on for the another two or more years. Can save money to go on more holidays! :P
Ok first, back to the basics.
With our brand new training bike all fixed up and raring to go, we headed down to West Coast Park for our maiden test-drive.
And with all my safety gear strapped in, I was ready to glide!
Mummy first showed us how to scoot along with our feet, to try a get a feel for balancing on the bike.
Considering it could take Mummy's weight, the bike sure is sturdy huh! Daddy was tempted to go on it too, but we all know that would lead to catastrophic consequences. Confirm, and double confirm.
Then it was time for us monkies to give it a try...
Seeing how much fun I was having coasting, di-di wanted to give it a shot too.
With the both of us busy on the bike, poor mei-mei grew a tad bored.
Hee hee... I love her expression! So melancholic.
But we kor-kors certainly didn't neglect her - we took turns playing with her while one of us were on the training bike.
See how happy she was already? And our company even came with free kisses!
Enough with the sweet distraction, let's get back to our bike learning. :P
I guess there isn't really a hard and fast rule to mastering how to ride a bicycle. The important thing is obviously balancing and this is something that can only improve with practice.
Di-di seemed to be doing quite well too...
...until he lost balance and had the occasional wobble, and fall.
But as Daddy & Mummy told us, that's really quite unavoidable.
Daddy even rode into a longkang once, when he just started out learning. Hahahaha... ok, I hope the same fate doesn't befall me. :P
But all in all, I thought we did pretty well on our first attempt. We got a good feel of how balancing on 2 wheels felt like, and kept our feet up for a good number of seconds before gravity kicked in.
And all these while, mei-mei was just sitting some distance away and watching us... as if she was watching a blockbuster movie.
Complete with yummy finger food.
And here's just a short clip of me scooting along the pavement with my 2 feet. Sorry to disappoint, but there isn't any falls. Hee.
Now we just need more practice, and maybe also a gentle slope next time. :)
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About the JD Bug Training Bike
Exclusively distributed by Baby a2z Pte Ltd, the JD Bug training bike is unlike other training bikes as it can be easily upgraded to a pedal bike by just installing the gear box that comes with the bike. Weighing at only 3.2kg, the lightweight JD Bug training bike is highly portable and even with the gear box installed, the JD Bug training bike weighs 4.9kg.
Ergonomically-designed to ensure comfort and safety for the child, the JD Bug training bike comes with an adjustable seat to cater to the height of the child; safety grips and safety break stop system for safer handling and threaded tires for better surface grip.
Priced at S$298, the JD Bug training bike, bundled with a gear box, is suitable for children aged 2½ years old and above. It is now available at Swissvalley Pte Ltd, 486 River Valley Road Singapore 248370, Tel: 6836 6566 or online at www.bba2z.com. For enquiry, email to enquiry@bba2z.com.
Exploration
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Flower among the grass, no? :P
Mei-mei was in a busy world of her own, while her 2 older brothers were learning how to ride a bicycle not too far away. More on that in the next post! :)
Mei-mei was in a busy world of her own, while her 2 older brothers were learning how to ride a bicycle not too far away. More on that in the next post! :)
Events for KIDS - July 2011
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It's a fun-packed time from now til the end of July, and here are some of the things to do to make you go ga-ga over! HAVE FUN!!!
Downtown East Happenings
Magic Bubble Mingling
Mingle with the friendly magical minglers as they create an atmosphere filled of fascinating bubbles at Downtown East! Visitors will receive a little treat from the minglers and have a chance to take photos with them!
Also, grab your chance to take photos with the cast from The Mystical Butterfly! Photo taking passes are limited only to the first 50 families per session and will be distributed 30 minutes prior to the event.
Magic Show
Abracadabra! Get ready to witness some of the most mind-blowing and awe-inspiring magic acts at Events Square. Be charmed and entertained as local magicians and international performers dazzle you with their extraordinary illusions.
Kite Festival 2011
Spanning over 3000 square feet of space at HDB Hub in Toa Payoh, the Indoor Flying Fiesta at HDB Hub (15-24 July 2011) is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia and will showcase the latest in contemporary zero-wind kites with exciting demonstrations pegged to music by eight indoor kite flying experts from USA, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and China. In addition, there will be indoor kite flying clinics conducted by these experts.
From 29 July - 7 August, the festival moves to ION Orchard.
Singapore Food Festival Village
For the first time in the 18-year history of the Singapore Food Festival (SFF), the SFF Village will be Singapore’s BIGGEST food and beverage event with more than 60 food stalls and over 100 participating establishments from surrounding malls. Whet your appetite with an array of curries and feast on your favourite local and international delights.
'We Built This City!'
Part of South East Arts Festival, this artistically-directed festival for children aims to let kids enjoy spontaneous fun, imagination & creativity with Playeum, using an assemblage of pipes, collage, paper houses, balloons & other art materials.
Date: 23-24 July 2011
Time: 11am - 7pm
Venue: Event Plaza (B2), nex Mall
Admission is FREE
Kids Science Fest!
The seven-day event will feature a series of fun and exciting multi-disciplinary Science activities which will allow children to ask, “Why not?”, and learn more about the various concepts behind Science. It will keep the whole family entertained and inspired to find out more about the wonders of Science.
Join us for a 30 min session in our all new Inflatable Planetarium at the Kids Science Fest where we will take u on a trip about our Night Sky during the day. That's right! View the stars even in the day with our inflatable planetarium! Price: $5/pax
Kidzranger Tour
If you are aged between 5 and 12 years old and love animals, then join! Don a special Kidzranger vest, pin on your very own Kidzranger badge and learn all about our animal friends at Rainforest Kidzworld in the fun-filled 1 hour Kidzranger Tour.
Participants will:
-Make friends with the horses, ponies and falabellas and learn how to tell them apart
-Find out all about the animals’ quirky habits
-Learn how to groom a falabella and rabbits
-Have fun feeding goats
-Experience the life of a zookeeper
-Learn all about the big “R” word in pet care – responsibility
Date: 18 June - 28 August 2011 (WEEKENDS ONLY)
Time: 10.30am & 3pm
Venue: Rainforest Kidzworld, Singapore Zoo
Price: $10 (EXCLUDING Normal Admission charges)
Downtown East Happenings
Mingle with the friendly magical minglers as they create an atmosphere filled of fascinating bubbles at Downtown East! Visitors will receive a little treat from the minglers and have a chance to take photos with them!
Date: 15, 22 & 29 July 2011 (Fri)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Event Square, Main Street, The Alley, E!hub
FREE
The Magical Butterfly Skit
Watch an interactive skit filled with musical and dance performances of The Mystical Butterfly! It is a magical tale about how a queen uses a butterfly to keep her husband at peace from the endless arguments amongst his 999 wives!
Also, grab your chance to take photos with the cast from The Mystical Butterfly! Photo taking passes are limited only to the first 50 families per session and will be distributed 30 minutes prior to the event.
Date: 16 & 30 July 2011 (Sat)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Event Square
FREE
Abracadabra! Get ready to witness some of the most mind-blowing and awe-inspiring magic acts at Events Square. Be charmed and entertained as local magicians and international performers dazzle you with their extraordinary illusions.
Date: 17, 24 & 31 July 2011 (Sun)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Event Square
FREE
Kite Festival 2011
From 29 July - 7 August, the festival moves to ION Orchard.
Date: 15-24 July 2011
Time: Mon to Thur; 12pm - 3pm (last performance at 2pm); 5pm to 8pm (last performance at 7pm)
Sat & Sun; 11am - 8pm (last performance at 7pm) [Hourly performances]
Venue: HDB Hub
Admission is FREE
Singapore Food Festival Village
Date: 15-24 July 2011
Time: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 11pm; Sat & Sun: 12pm - 11pm
Venue: Clarke Quay Read Bridge & along Central Promenade
'We Built This City!'
Date: 23-24 July 2011
Time: 11am - 7pm
Venue: Event Plaza (B2), nex Mall
Admission is FREE
Kids Science Fest!
Join us for a 30 min session in our all new Inflatable Planetarium at the Kids Science Fest where we will take u on a trip about our Night Sky during the day. That's right! View the stars even in the day with our inflatable planetarium! Price: $5/pax
Date: 22-28 July 2011
Time: 11am - 8pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Hall 401
Admission is FREE
Library Book Sale 2011
The NLB’s Library Book Sale is here again. Select from a large collection of used library books and magazines in the four official languages.
Admission is FREE
Library Book Sale 2011
Date: 23-24 July 2011
Time: 9.30am - 8pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 4A
Admission is FREE
F.E.S.T. Flea Market
[F – Food] + [E – Entertainment] + [S – Shopping] + [T – Telok Ayer]
Project F.E.S.T is a platform for local label and flea markets lovers to showcase and market their products. It will be an evening to night kind of market, F.E.S.T will prefer more of original products, handmade accessories, innovative toys or gadgets & local labels.
Project F.E.S.T is a platform for local label and flea markets lovers to showcase and market their products. It will be an evening to night kind of market, F.E.S.T will prefer more of original products, handmade accessories, innovative toys or gadgets & local labels.
Date: 22-23 July 2011
Time: 5-11pm
Venue: Lau Pa Sat Festival Market (in front of Wendy's)
Admission is FREE
Kidzranger Tour
Participants will:
-Make friends with the horses, ponies and falabellas and learn how to tell them apart
-Find out all about the animals’ quirky habits
-Learn how to groom a falabella and rabbits
-Have fun feeding goats
-Experience the life of a zookeeper
-Learn all about the big “R” word in pet care – responsibility
Date: 18 June - 28 August 2011 (WEEKENDS ONLY)
Time: 10.30am & 3pm
Venue: Rainforest Kidzworld, Singapore Zoo
Price: $10 (EXCLUDING Normal Admission charges)
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