Sunday, 26 April 2015
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
First Professional Haircut
Normally, the children have their hair cut either by my Mum or myself. For Little Man, this usually involves an iPad or a movie on the TV, with his shirt off and powder on hand. As I'm no professional, it usually takes me quite a while. The results vary, depending on how cooperative he was that particular session. The results range from great to very patchy.
My Mum cuts Little Lady's hair as I have absolutely no confidence to do so, being more familiar with boys' hair.
However, with my cousin's wedding looming, and Little Man with his role as the ring bearer, I figured that he should finally go for a professional haircut, given our previous inconsistency.
First in the toy train chair was Little Man. I was a little apprehensive about how he would react as he did not always take kindly to having his hair cut. He refuses to have anything around his neck, and would be disturbed by the hair falling on him (hence the powder).
A little ticklish.
Facinated with the apron.
Keeping his ears safe.
A little concerned.
The finished look.
Next, it was Little Lady's turn. I was less worried about her reaction.
It started well.
So far so good. Losing the length.
A little concerned.
I think she has had enough.
"I don't like the hair dryer!"
"I really don't like it!"
The finished product. (Taken on a separate day.)How did your kiddos take to their first haircut?
Saturday, 8 November 2014
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Two Saturdays ago, my cousin got married.
Little Man was the ring bearer. Here he is looking dapper.
We had arrived at the church a little earlier so that the children could get comfortable before the crowd arrived.
With his cousin the flower girl.
A nice moment between the beautiful bride, the flower girl and the father of the bride/grandfather of the flower girl.
Little Man did really well walking down the aisle.
The wedding banquet that night was a delicious affair at the Grand Hyatt. I thought the open concept kitchen was really cool. I had never seen that at a banquet before.
What was really fun was the photo booth that was set up. Lots of nice, fun, wacky photos.
Congratulations, Shulin and Lionel! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Little Man was the ring bearer. Here he is looking dapper.
We had arrived at the church a little earlier so that the children could get comfortable before the crowd arrived.
With his cousin the flower girl. A nice moment between the beautiful bride, the flower girl and the father of the bride/grandfather of the flower girl. Little Man did really well walking down the aisle. The wedding banquet that night was a delicious affair at the Grand Hyatt. I thought the open concept kitchen was really cool. I had never seen that at a banquet before.
What was really fun was the photo booth that was set up. Lots of nice, fun, wacky photos.
Congratulations, Shulin and Lionel! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Two Saturdays ago, my cousin got married.
Little Man was the ring bearer. Here he is looking dapper.
We had arrived at the church a little earlier so that the children could get comfortable before the crowd arrived.
With his cousin the flower girl.
A nice moment between the beautiful bride, the flower girl and the father of the bride/grandfather of the flower girl.
Little Man did really well walking down the aisle.
The wedding banquet that night was a delicious affair at the Grand Hyatt. I thought the open concept kitchen was really cool. I had never seen that at a banquet before.
What was really fun was the photo booth that was set up. Lots of nice, fun, wacky photos.
Congratulations, Shulin and Lionel! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Little Man was the ring bearer. Here he is looking dapper.
We had arrived at the church a little earlier so that the children could get comfortable before the crowd arrived.
With his cousin the flower girl. A nice moment between the beautiful bride, the flower girl and the father of the bride/grandfather of the flower girl. Little Man did really well walking down the aisle. The wedding banquet that night was a delicious affair at the Grand Hyatt. I thought the open concept kitchen was really cool. I had never seen that at a banquet before.
What was really fun was the photo booth that was set up. Lots of nice, fun, wacky photos.
Congratulations, Shulin and Lionel! Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Time For A Cuppa: Toddler and Preschooler Art
Some time back, there was an online quiz testing if we could tell the difference between modern abstract art and art done by toddlers. I am proud to say that I completely nailed that quiz! No, I am not an Art expert, nor did I study art in the university (nor at any stage, for that matter). I am, however, a mother of two, and I know toddler art well!
Here four pieces from my kiddos, for my brother and sister-in-law's birthdays earlier this month.
Little Lady (crayon and watercolour paint straight from the tube, applied with fingers):
Little Man (crayon and watercolour)
*****
Little Lady: 2 years 2 months
Little Man: 4 years 3 months
*****
Grab my bagde!
Here four pieces from my kiddos, for my brother and sister-in-law's birthdays earlier this month.
Little Lady (crayon and watercolour paint straight from the tube, applied with fingers):
Little Man (crayon and watercolour)
*****
Little Lady: 2 years 2 months
Little Man: 4 years 3 months
*****
Grab my bagde!
Sunday, 14 September 2014
Road Safety Community Park
Many, many (many) years ago, when I still in primary school, one of the more anticipated school excursions was the one to the Road Safety Community Park at East Coast Park, where pupils would learn about road safety. The topic, while important, can be boring and dry, unless it was held at the Road Safety Community Park! Here, after the somewhat boring briefing, we were split into groups of pedestrians, cyclists or car drivers where we would put theory into practice! Of course, everyone wanted to be a cyclist, or better yet, a driver, because we would then be able to drive a go-kart! I was not one of the lucky ones, and got to be a pedestrian.
I'm not sure when, but sometime between then and now, the Road Safety Community Park was opened to the public. (Ok, M. Google informs me that the park is open to the public whenever training sessions are not scheduled since 2010.)
We brought the Little Ones, with their kick scooters there one evening. They had great fun, especially Little Man. He really enjoyed being able to scoot on the 'road'.
Pulling into the bus bay (as a bus) to pick up passengers.
Little Man topping up petrol at the Shell station.
He also visited the workshop for servicing, and got his vehicle inspected at Viacom. (Sorry, no pictures. I really need to work on that.)
Little Lady was more interested in going up and down the overhead bridge. (I think she was very pleased that the hand-rail was at a height she could manage.)
We mainly 'worked' on going in the correct direction, and stopping at pedestrian crossings. The traffic lights were not operational, so we just pretended that they were red. Little Man got such a kick out of me thanking him for stopping to let me cross at a zebra crossing, he insisted that I cross every single one he came across, even if he was way ahead of me. Lol.
Waiting for the trigger happy pedestrian to cross the road.
I think its fantastic that they opened this place up to the public. In addition to providing chiidren a place to learn and practice being safe road users, it is also a tranquil place where young children can safely enjoy East Coast Park, away from the crowds, and the serious cyclists, joggers and bladers.
*****
Little Man: 4 years 3 months
Little Lady: 2 years 2 months
I'm not sure when, but sometime between then and now, the Road Safety Community Park was opened to the public. (Ok, M. Google informs me that the park is open to the public whenever training sessions are not scheduled since 2010.)
We brought the Little Ones, with their kick scooters there one evening. They had great fun, especially Little Man. He really enjoyed being able to scoot on the 'road'.
Pulling into the bus bay (as a bus) to pick up passengers.Little Man topping up petrol at the Shell station.He also visited the workshop for servicing, and got his vehicle inspected at Viacom. (Sorry, no pictures. I really need to work on that.)
Little Lady was more interested in going up and down the overhead bridge. (I think she was very pleased that the hand-rail was at a height she could manage.)We mainly 'worked' on going in the correct direction, and stopping at pedestrian crossings. The traffic lights were not operational, so we just pretended that they were red. Little Man got such a kick out of me thanking him for stopping to let me cross at a zebra crossing, he insisted that I cross every single one he came across, even if he was way ahead of me. Lol.
Waiting for the trigger happy pedestrian to cross the road.I think its fantastic that they opened this place up to the public. In addition to providing chiidren a place to learn and practice being safe road users, it is also a tranquil place where young children can safely enjoy East Coast Park, away from the crowds, and the serious cyclists, joggers and bladers.
*****
Little Man: 4 years 3 months
Little Lady: 2 years 2 months
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