It's Halloween!

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
It's Halloween on Saturday.  Co-incidentally Mummy had planned an evening BBQ with Mummy's colleagues and families on this day. 
You had great fun at the pool with Aunty Serene's and Aunty Sookmun's kids before the BBQ.  Too bad a heavy downpour sent all of us rushing for shelter in the midst of your fun.  It also hampered those Papas' efforts at the BBQ pit.
Good thing that the rain stopped after 30 mins.
While the adults were busy BBQ-ing and eating, all the kids really had a great time at the playground opp the pit.  (Mummy booked this pit on purpose!).  All the kids' shirts were soaked in perspiration from all the running. 
DD, you got along so well with JieJie Mandy that you even asked her to bring you to the toilet...  Faint.  A 3 yr old asking a 4 yr old for help in toilet....  Haha.
Papa also attempted to tell a horror story of the infamous Bishan Lady Ghost too.  But none of the kids was scared.  Haha.

 
Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

CM's Family Day 2010 - Recyle & Reuse Theme

Dear NN n DD
It was a last min decision to join CM's family day this year.
Mummy was glad that we went, although the turn-out for this year's event was not that fantastic. 
You 2 had lots of fun with the activities.

At the craft station
DD, you decorated a pencil case holder using recyled materials with Mummy's help, while NN, you did your paper necklace mostly by yourself.

At the costume making station
Mummy had to crack her head trying to figure out how to make costumes for you 2 using those magazines, newspapers, bottles, etc. 
NN, thanks for helping Mummy cut out the shapes and paste colours onto your crown and outfit.
DD, you helped in the pasting of your Yakult Hat too.
Actually Mummy and NN were so engrossed in the making that Mummy failed to notice what you were doing...
It was only when Ms Fang and Lee Laoshi commented that Didi was doing Montesorri materials then did Mummy realise you were actually matching those bottle caps to the bottles (there were tons of bottles and caps on the tables) and trying to screw them back.  Haha.
Anyway these were our end products.  Not too bad yeah?

 
At the games stations
NN, the 3 games stations were manned by your 3 teachers.
Mummy could see that you like Ms Lee very very much!  You kept standing by her side.  :) 
DD, the bowling game had to be your favorite!

At the DIY stations
Lu Laoshi taught us how to prepare salad using those white parts of watermelons which we normally throw away.  You 2 were given knives to separate the watermelon piece into the red and white portions.
DD, while Mummy was talking to Lu Laoshi, you were very fast in eating up your watermelon piece instead of cutting it up!  Haha

Costume Parade
The last activity was the costume parade.  Even though we didn't win anything, it was fun watching the rest of the kids in their recyled outfits.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Ryan's Exams....

Dear YY
This year has to be the most challenging year in your life so far... 
Exams, exams and more exams.
First it was your piano practical exam in sept, then came your school exams (SA 2) in Oct, and finally your last exam of the year (piano theory exam) yesterday (ie 30/10/10). 
It had been a stressful year end for you.  Sad to say though, this is only the beginning of your academic life.
In any case, this year's stress is over.  It's time for you to start enjoying your coming holidays soon!

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy  

Beauty and the Beast - ACT 3

SYNOPSIS

ACT 3 International presents
Beauty and the Beast
By Dufflebag Theatre Company, Canada
Ages 5 to 12
A popular and well-loved fairy tale turns into a highly interactive and hilarious work of art under the creative hands of the ‘nearly world famous’ Dufflebag Theatre Company! This is Children’s Theatre with a big difference as children and adults in the audience are invited to participate in the comedy and action drama of creating something fresh and new out of something old and familiar! And the beauty of it all rests in the message of the tale – let not your beastly pride blind you to your faults and stop you from showing compassion and love.

Dear YY n NN
This has to be one of the best plays that Mummy ever brought you to.  And we are not talking about any stunts on stage, special lighting effects, or fanciful costumes .  The plot was also simple.  It was the creativity of this Theatre Company that brought the whole story alive, and kept the floor full (yup, we were seated on the floor..) of audiences captivited and participative.  The whole tale was hilarious.  Combined with a few  impromptu audiences from the floor who acted as the Handsome Prince, Beauty and her father, the ploy had a few kids rolling on the floor with laughter. 
Including you, YY.  You were laughing so loudly. Just a while ago, when Papa dropped us off at the ACT 3 Entrance, you were still commenting, "No more workshop please".  Haha, I guess you didn't expect the play to turn out so fun right? 

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Act3 Workshop - Beauty Tames the Beast

Sink your teeth into the roles of the myriad characters in this timeless fairy tale of good triumphing over evil!

Try your hand at being the arrogant young prince turned into a monstrous beast when he snubs a witch who needs his help. Or be the kindly girl who represents true love, friendship and loyalty? How about being a fixture in the palace? A cupboard? A candlestick? A teacup?
Bring out the beauty in your children in this confidence-boosting Drama Appetiser and see them shine as they get into the action and drama!

Dear YY n NN
Your first time with the Act 3 drama workshop.  You were split into 2 age groups, age 3-4, and age 5-7.

NN, you were ok attending this workshop without KorKor, maybe cos Mummy intentionally put you in the same class with Zavier, long time attendee of such drama workshop.  The instructor commented that you were very focused in class.  :)

YY, maybe you were a tad too big for this kinda drama workshop.  You came out telling us it was ok, but when asked whether you would like to attend more in future, you said no need...
Well, i guess this pretty sums up your interest in this area and put a stop to Mummy's consideration whether to enrol you for a week long workshop during the coming Dec holidays.

Anyway, we wouldn't know until we have tried right?

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

Octoburst at Esplanade 2010

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD

This is our 2nd year going for the Octoburst shows at Esplanade. 

This year, however, YY, you were not really that keen to go.  Your thoughts were full of your coming SAs and you actually told us you would rather stay at home to study....

Of course, we had to drag you along with us.

To save time, Mummy booked 2 shows of the same timing. 

YY, Papa brought you for the Xi Gua Show.

NN, DD n xDD, Mummy's 2nd attempt into the Recital Studio with the 3 of you for another Playtime Show.

SYNOPSIS

I guess I’m just a scaredy cat …
Of most things I am afraid.
Shadows, whispers, even a rat
Will make me pale as slate.

It's even scary in my room
so I’ve got to have a light.
I think that scary creatures loom
under my bed at night!

Rayan is scared of EVERYTHING! When will he ever be brave?
Perhaps all he has to do… is look under his bed…. Come and find out why!

NN, DD n xDD
The 3 of you enjoyed this show very much.  Quite interactive towards the end when you kids were encouraged to stand up and dance / shake to the music, although none of you, NN n DD, did.
Mummy must be getting real good at handling you 3 all at once during showtime.  It was not hard at all!
xDD, you actually sat on your own, with your eyes glued to the stage while Mummy held one of your hand.
DD, upon seeing xDD sit by himself, you immediately planted yourself onto my laps.  Haha.
Overall an interesting show for you 3 and Mummy looks forward to bringing you 3 for more of such Playtime Shows.



SYNOPSIS

In the tranquil village of KaiXin lives Xi Gua, the village heroine, town protector and local maverick.
High up in the nearby mountains lives a fearsome man-eating monster, capable of swallowing humans in a single mouthful. He’s as hungry as can be and knows just where to find his next meal.

Xi Gua, or Watermelon Girl as she’s more affectionately known, discovers the monster’s evil plot and is determined to save her village from the beast.

Will Watermelon Girl succeed? Find out in this action-packed adventure story.

Dear YY
Papa brought you in for this show.  But but but... you had nothing to tell us after the show.  Must be still pre-occupied with your exams...

Rainbow Bear By Julia Gabriel Centre for Learning
Join Rainbow Bear and his puppet pals as they lead you through a colourful storytelling adventure using music, songs, rhythm and rhyme. Plenty of fun and laughter for all the family!

This was one of the foc show at the open atrium.  We only managed to catch this one this year.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy

East Coast Park on a Sunday morning

Dear YY n NN n DD n xDD
It was Shichida's term break last week.  Just nice for some morning sun at East Coast Park.  Time for you to start putting on those roller blades again. 
Papa was not free, but we got Feiring Ah Yi to come along with us.  Good exercise for us adults also, running after you kids.

Hugs & Kisses
Mummy