Yiyi had moved house!

 

 

Yiyi had gotten a place on her own. Collected keys, renovated and moved within months. It's a pretty nice development and the best thing we like about it is of cos the pool facilities. We had made it a (almost) weekly activity there.

Updates of the twins (plus Meimei)

Daddy is back!!

We had all missed him so much!! Especially Mummy ... It had been tiring for her to take care of us with her morning sickness. Anyway all is well now and we survived the 3 wks.

Daddy came back with a Longchamp bag for Mummy, a Chelsea soccer ball for Reyden, hairbands for Reyes and many many chocolates!!

Daddy's 1st long trip away ...

Daddy is going away for a long long work trip tomorrow. So he's gonna miss spending Lantern Festival with us, miss Nainai's house moving & etc ...

It's going to be tough for Mummy these 3 weeks.

Jun holidays is here!

Here's a list of activities and shows for this Jun holidays. Enjoy!

ACTIVITIES

Zoolympix 2011
Singapore Zoo
23 May - 12 June
10am - 4pm
*Fee activity chargeable at $2; Zoo admission applies


Save the Colour
Jurong Bird Park, Penguin Coast
- Origami Village, Adopt a Bird & Make a Promise
4 - 26 June (Weekends only)
10am - 4pm


Kiddie Funland
AMK Hub, Main entrance
27 May - 26 June
12 - 9pm


Let’s Play@Changi (inflatable playground)
Opened daily till 26 June 2011
12pm to 10pm,
Terminal 3, Departure Hall, near Check-in Row 11.

There are also activities at various museums for Children's Season (May - Jul).


SHOWS

Kids in the Big World 2
United Square
27 May - 19 June
*Spend $60 for one entry pass


Sesame Street LIVE! - Meet & Greet
City Square Mall
28 May - 5 June
Tue-Fri - 7pm
Sat & Sun - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm


Thomas & Friends LIVE
Jurong Point, JP1 Centrestage, Lvl 1
28 May - 5 June (except Monday)
Weekday - 1pm & 7pm
Weekend - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm


Sing & Dance with Barney
Marina Square
3 - 11 June (except Mon)
Tue-Thurs - 2pm & 7pm
Fri-Sun - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*First 50 passes for Meet & Greet (no min. spend)


Hello Kitty's Celebration
Central Mall, The Gallery 1F
3 - 19 June
Wed-Fri - 8pm
Sat & Sun - 4pm & 8pm


Dora's Ballet Adventures
Forum the Shopping Mall, Atrium
4 - 19 June (except Tues)
Weekday - 1pm & 5pm
Weekend - 1pm, 3pm & 5pm


X-ploring Robot Zoo!
Plaza Singapura, Main Atrium Level 1
3 - 12 June
11am - 9pm daily
*Stage games: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm daily
*Science shows: 1.30pm, 4.30pm & 7.30pm (Fri-Sun)


Mister Maker
Lot One, Roof Garden Lvl 5
7 - 19 June (except Mon)
Tues-Fri - 1pm & 7pm
Sat & Sun - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Spend $30 for an art & craft session pass


Power Rangers RPM
11 - 12 June - Sembawang S.C. Atrium
14 - 19 June - Bt Panjang Plaza Lvl 2
Tues-Fri - 1pm & 7pm
Sat & Sun - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

Xmas is coming!

Time for Xmas' shows!!!

*UPDATED!!*

Here's the list for now. Mummy had added a link to this post on the top right corner for readers to refer to. Will add on new shows and updated timings so stay tuned!


Winnie the Pooh & Friends
Nex Shopping Mall
10 - 19 Dec (except Mon)
1pm, 4pm & 7pm


Strawberry Shortcake Bubblelicious Show
1pm, 4pm & 7pm
Yew Tee Point, 19-21 Nov (Meet & Greet only)
Compass Point, 23-28 Nov
Causeway Point, 30 Nov - 5 Dec
Northpoint, 7-12 Dec
Centrepoint, 14-19 Dec
Anchorpoint, 21-23 Dec (Only 1pm, Meet & Greet only)
Bedok Point, 21-23 Dec (Only 7pm, Meet & Greet only)
Meet-n-Greet for first 40, no purchase required.


Toy Story Christmas Galaxy
Meet & Greet Woody & Buzz (Meet & Greet only)
Parkway Parade, Basement Atrium
19 - 28 Nov (except Mon)
1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Spend min. $30 in single receipt for one pass.

Story-telling Sessions & Games
Parkway Parade, Basement Atrium
30 Nov - 5 Dec
1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Spend min. $30 in single receipt for one pass.


Magical World of Bubbles
City Square Mall
19 Nov - 31 Dec
Santa's Bubbles Musical: Mon - Fri, 7pm; Sat & Sun, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*18 Dec (Sat) show has no 7pm show, at 8.30pm instead
Santa's Bubbly Tree: Mon - Fri, 8pm; Sat & Sun, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm


Thomas & Friends - Make Merry at the Full Steam Party
Millenia Walk
25, 26 Nov & 2, 3, 9, 10 Dec - 7pm
27, 28 Nov & 4, 5, 11, 12 Dec - 1pm & 7pm


Dor@ "The Big Pinata" Live Show
Raffles City, Level 3
19 Nov - 5 Dec (except Mon)
Tue - Fri: 1pm & 7pm
Sat - Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm


Dor@'s Tea Party
Raffles City, Level 3
4 & 5 Dec, 2.30pm
*Spend min. $30 from 12 Nov - 5 Dec to receive a pass.


Dor@ & Boots Meet & Greet
Raffles City, Level 3
7-12 Dec (except Mon)
Tue - Fri: 1pm & 7pm
Sat - Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Admission to first 50 children per session


Bob the Builder Live! Show
West Coast Plaza
20 Nov - 5 Dec
Sat & Sun only: 4.30pm & 8pm
*Meet & Greet, spend min. $80 for 2 passes.


Power Rangers
Sembawang Shopping Centre
30 Nov - 5 Dec 10, Atrium level 1
Bukit Panjang Plaza
7 - 12 Dec
Tue-Thu: 1pm and 7pm daily
Fri-Sun: 1pm, 4pm and 7pm daily

Tea Party:
Fri-Sun: 3pm daily


Barney's Christmas Surprise!
United Square
24 Nov - 6 Dec (except Tues)
Mon-Fri: 2pm & 7pm
Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Meet & Greet; min. $30 required.


Hi-5 Live Show
Marina Square
26 Nov - 12 Dec (except Mon)
1pm 4pm & 7pm daily (except Mondays)

Private Event on 26 Nov, 1pm


Forever Friends Meet & Greet and Games
Heartland Mall Kovan
17 Dec - 7pm
18 & 19 Dec - 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
Limited to the first 30 shoppers.
Please obtain your pass at Customer Service Counter at Level 3.


Pokemon Funderland and "live" show
Tampines Mall Open Plaza Level 4
Nov 26 2010 to Dec 26 2010
1pm and 7pm (from Tuesdays to Fridays)
1pm, 4pm and 7pm (Saturdays and Sundays)
Spend a minimum of $30 to redeem a pass


The Night Before Christmas &
Mad Hatter's Christmas Tea Party
Forum Shopping Mall, B1
27 Nov - 12 Dec
1pm & 5pm (Both shows alternate between the 2 showtimes)
*Meet & Greet at 3pm, no min. spend


Sesame Street Live Show
Tue - Thurs: 1pm & 7pm
Fri - Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
Sembawang Shopping Centre, 23 - 28 Nov
Plaza Singapura, 30 Nov - 12 Dec
Bukit Panjang Plaza, 14 - 19 Dec


Barbie And A Fashion Fairytale show
Bishan Junction 8
Nov 30 2010 - Dec 12 2010
Level 2 Atrium
Tues - Sun 1pm & 7pm (No show on Monday)
*Meet & Greet on 30 Nov, 1, 7 & 8 Dec only at 4pm, min. spend $30. Limited to first 40.


Care Bears Musical Live Show
Downtown East, Event Square
30 Nov - 31 Dec (Weekends & Public Holidays ONLY)
6 - 6.30 pm (extra show on 21 Nov at 12.30pm)


Care Bears Nite Parade
Downtown East, Event Square, The Alley & E!hub
1- 26 Dec (Weekends ONLY)
8 - 8.30pm
*Additional Parade on 31 Dec at 3pm


Snow, Bubbles & Laser Show at Santa Village
AMK Hub, Main Entrance
3 - 26 Dec
Mon - Thurs: 6.30pm
Fri - Sun: 6.30pm & 8.30pm

Musical Christmas Comes Alive!
AMK Hub, B1 Exhibition Hall
10 - 19 Dec
Tues - Fri: 5pm & 8pm
Sat & Sun: 2pm, 5pm & 8pm


The Elves and the Shoemaker retold by Precious Moments™
Jurong Point, JP1 Centrestage
1-12 Dec
*Timings to be confirmed


The Nutcracker - Musical Spectacular
Vivocity, Level 3 Amphitheatre
2-12 Dec (except 6 Dec)
8pm
*Spend $100 between 22 Nov - 12 Dec to redeem a pair of passes.
OCBC Cardmembers need only charge $80.


Mr. Men & Little Miss Christmas Musical
Takashimaya Square, B2
3-11 Dec, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm daily
*no show on 6 Dec, Mon.


Go Diego Go! - The Iguana Sing-along
United Square
9-20 Dec (except Tues)
Mon-Sun: 12pm, 4.30pm & 7pm
*Meet & Greet; min. $30 required.


Spongebob Squarepants MEET & GREET
United Square
9-20 Dec (except Tues)
Mon-Sun: 2.30pm
*Meet & Greet ONLY; min. $30 required.


Christmas with Yogi Bear
Plaza Singapura Main Atrium
14 Dec 2010 - 19 Dec 2010
1pm & 7pm
Dec 21 2010 to Dec 26 2010
1pm, 4pm & 7pm


Christmas at Changi
Changi Airport
13 Nov - 6 Jan

- Magical Teapot Gift Sessions
Over 6 metres high, the amazing Magical Teapot comes alive and dispenses surprise treats every hour from 13 Nov 2010 to 6 Jan 2011. No purchase needed.

*Terminal 3, Departure Check-in Hall Level 2 (before Immigration Counters)
*Weekdays: 7pm - 10pm
*Weekends: 1pm - 10pm

- Bouncy Fun at the Christmas Fantasy Castle
Kids will love spending hours bouncing and sliding at this giant castle from 4 Dec 2010 to 6 Jan 2011. Simply present any shopping or dining receipt (no min. spend) from Changi Airport to enjoy this fantastic treat!

*Terminal 3, Departure Check-in Hall Level 2
*Daily, 12pm - 10pm

We are back!!

Mummy just realised she hasn't been dilligent in updating our blog for the last 2-3 months. We had lots of activities going on in Jun and Jul. Eg. Gazillion bubble show, Downtown East 3D2N chalet stay cum bbq, bakzhang feast at Aunty Juliet's place and Pulai Springs! And the mummies went for KTV session too!!

Here are the outdated posts:

Bakzhang feast

Gazillion Bubble Show

Carpe Diem Family Day

Chalet at Downtown East

2D1N trip to Pulai Springs with March friends

Racial Harmony Day

Zoo - Waterplay

National Day Steamboat Dinner

Mummy and our 1st Xmas' tree!!

This is going to be an exciting Xmas for us. 1st of all, we had our very 1st Xmas tree!! It's also Mummy's 1st one after 29 yrs ... She had always wanted a Xmas tree in the house but it's either Waipo objected or our previous flat was too small. So this year being the 1st Xmas in our new flat, Mummy went ahead to get a Xmas tree and alot of ornaments and accessories for it! We had a fun time putting up the decors.

However Mummy found that the original location where she placed the tree wasn't too ideal. So she shifted it all over until she decided on the place - the door entrance. It's a good location cos we could pull the blinking lightings across the wooden pillars and the whole area looks more lit up when we on the lights. Mummy was so pleased with herself ...


The newly setup Xmas tree


Mummy decided to move the tree to the door entrance instead


With the blink blink lights ...

School holidays and Xmas shows

The once-a-year school holidays and Xmas live shows are here again!! Stay tuned for more updates here. :)

SHOWS
The Green Sheep play Updated! Ended ...
Forum the Shopping Mall
21 Nov-6 Dec (except Tue), 1pm & 5pm

The Green Sheep at Jacob Ballas!! Ended ...
9th, 10th & 11th Dec (Wed, Thurs and Fri) 10am & 5pm
12th Dec (Sat) 10am, 3.30pm and 5pm
13th Dec (Sun) 10am and 5pm
Pls note that these sessions required tickets, $6 per ticket. Tickets are available at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Information Counter.

Garfield & Friends Meet & Greet (with some songs) Ended ...
Chinatown Point
5, 12 & 19 Dec 2009 (Sat), 3pm & 5pm
6, 13 & 20 Dec 2009 (Sun), 1pm & 5pm

Magical Garden - Live Stage Performance Ended ...
This enchanting live peformance will take you to a world unlike any other. Indugle in your own imagination with Magical Garden, an acrobatic performance celebrating the bond between man and nature.
5-13 Dec (except Mon)
1pm, 3pm & 7pm (Sat & Sun)
7pm (Tues - Fri)
City Square Mall Level 1 Atrium

Hello Kitty's Christmas Wish Ended ...
Millenia Walk, The Great Hall
4 & 11 Dec: 7.30pm
5, 6, 12 & 13 Dec: 3pm & 6pm

Christmas Rocks with Tom & Jerry NEW!
West Mall
11-20 Dec, 1pm & 7pm (except Mon, 14 Dec)
*Spend $50 for Meet & Greet
UOB cardmembers $20 to qualify

Barbie "I Can Be" Live Show Ended ...
Raffles City, Level 3
20 Nov-6 Dec (except Mon)
Tues-Thurs: 1pm & 7pm
Fri-Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

Pokemon Live! Ended ...
Parway Parade
28 Nov-6 Dec (except Mon)
Tues-Thurs: 1pm & 7pm
Fri-Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Meet & Greet; $30 min. spending required.

Hi-5 Musical Ended ...
Thu 3 Dec to Sun 13 Dec - 1pm*, 4pm and 7pm
*The 1pm session on Thu 3 Dec is reserved for Takashimaya Credit Cardholders (No show on Sun 6 Dec at 1pm and Mon 7 Dec)

Astroboy Live Ended ...
Liang Court
21-29 Nov 2009 (except Monday)
2pm, 5pm and 7.30pm (Sat & Sun)
5.30pm and 7.30pm (Tue to Fri)

Mr. Men and Little Miss Show Ended ...
Fri 20 Nov to Sun 29 Nov 1pm*, 4pm and 7pm
*The 1pm session on Fri 20 Nov is reserved for Takashimaya Credit Cardholders (No show on Mon 23 Nov)

Looney Tunes Musical Live!
Downtown East, Event Square
22 Nov-25 Dec (Weekends & Public Holidays ONLY)
6-6.30 pm (extra show on 21 Nov at 12.30pm)
*Meet & Greet for first 50; no min. spending required.

Looney Tunes Nite Parade
Downtown East, Event Square, The Alley & E!hub
21 Nov-27 Dec (Weekends ONLY)
8-8.30pm

Care Bears Live! Updated!
Tue-Thurs: 1pm & 7pm
Fri-Sun: 1pm, 5pm & 7pm
Plaza Singapura, 1-6 Dec
Sembawang Shopping Centre, 8-13 Dec
IMM, 15-20 Dec
*Spend $30 to redeem a pass for Meet & Greet OR Tea Party session.

Bob the Builder Live! Show Updated! Ended ...
Jurong Point, JP1 Centrestage
5-13 Dec
Tue–Fr: 1pm & 7pm
Sat & Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm

Winx Club Ended ...
Marina Square
21 Nov-6 Dec (except Mon)
Tue-Thurs: 1pm & 7pm
Fri-Sun: 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Meet & Greet for first 40; no min. spending required.

Narnia the Musical
Forum the Shopping Mall
12-20 Dec (except Tue), 1pm & 5pm

Spongebob Squarepants Live! Musical Show Ended ...
Suntec, Tropics Atrium
5-13 Dec (except Mon)

Festive Weekend Street Parade Ended ...
Jurong Bird Park
21 Nov-13 Dec (Sat & Sun ONLY)
11.30 am & 1.45pm
Watch and groove along as the streets come alive with colourful floats, dancers, percussionists, & stilt walkers in a vibrant Latino style!

Meet & Greet
Mickey & Friends Meet & Greet Updated! Ended ...
Vivocity
4-14 Dec (except 10 Dec)
2pm & 3.30pm at Central Court, Level 1
6pm & 7.30pm at Amphitheatre, Level 3
*Spend $100 to redeem a pass for Meet & Greet session.

Power Rangers – Jungle Fury Meet & Greet Ended ...
Takshimaya B2
Fri 13 Nov to Wed 18 Nov, 3pm and 7pm

Santa on Sleigh Meet & Greet
Jurong Point, JP1 Centrestage
15-25 Dec (except Mon)
5pm & 7pm

Barbie & the Three Musketeers Meet & Greet NEW!
Raffles City, Level 3
7-20 Dec 1pm, 4pm & 7pm
*Admission to first 50 children per session

Not-to-be-missed
Sesame Street LIVE Show Updated!
1pm, 4pm & 7pm
Yew Tee Point, 20-22 Nov (Meet & Greet only)
Compass Point, 24-29 Nov
Causeway Point, 1-6 Dec
Northpoint, 8-13 Dec
Centrepoint, 15-20 Dec
Meet-n-Greet for first 40, no purchase required.

Barney's World of Imagination Updated! Ended ...
United Square
2-14 Dec (except Tues)
Mon-Fri: 2pm & 7pm
Sat & Sun: 2pm, 5pm & 7pm
*Meet & Greet; min. $30 required.

Special Xmas' event
Christmas at Changi Updated!
Changi Airport
11 Nov- 4 Jan

- Big Musical Ball
Over 6 metres high, this revolving creation of wonder will play your favourite Christmas carols; Sweets and Gifts will be dispensed at the end of the musical performances from 7pm to 10pm on weekdays and from 12noon to 10pm on weekends.

*Terminal 3, Public Area, Departure Check-in Hall Level 2 (in front of Departure Immigration)
*Musical performance will be at half-hourly interval from 6am to 10pm every day – 6am, 6:30am, 7am, 7:30am, 8am, 8:30am, 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12noon, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm, 9:30pm and 10pm.

- Big Snow Fantasy
Kids will love spending hours bouncing and sliding at this delightful wonderland and experience the magic of snowfall.

*Terminal 3, Public Area, Departure Check-in Hall Level 2 (Check-in Row 11)
*12pm - 10pm


Christmas FunLand at Ang Mo Kio Hub NEW!
Basement 1 Exhibition Hall
4-27 Dec, 12pm - 9pm (last entry at 8.30pm)
Great fun for the little ones!
With $30# spent in a single receipt, receive two entry passes to our Christmas Funland, where your children will be entertained with activties galore!

Mini Sports Games
Let your kids have a go at exciting games of bowling, basketball and golf.

Art & Craft Joy
Delight your children with the fun of art! Activities include colouring, origami, photo-frame decorating, bookmark designing and Christmas card making.

Bouncing Fun
Give your little ones a chance to jump and stretch their growing muscles in our bouncy castle.

Read & Relax
Available every weekday, 4 to 27 Dec (also on Sat 26 & Sun 27 Dec) Spend relaxing time with your tots, browsing popular kids magazines like High School Musical, Playhouse Disney and Learning is Fun!

Show Time!
Thrill your kids with spectacular live shows at our performance booth.
5, 12 & 19 Dec (Sat)
6, 13 & 20 Dec (Sun)
1pm
Circus in a Suitcase - Juggler Show
The Yoyo Show

3pm
Uncle Jimbo, The Puppet Master Show
Sweetheart the Clown Show

5pm
Kiki Tay, The Magician Show
The Battle of the Rain Queen & Frost Fairy Christmas Skit

A potent virus in the house

Mummy's post:

It started with Reyden having stomach flu on Monday then Reyes was down with fever from Tuesday to Thursday and finally to me. I've been having diarrhea and vomitting since yesterday. It was a tough day with Reyes at home with me, running for the toilet with a runny nose. And to add on to the misery, Kent was on duty yesterday.

But on a bright note, Reyden had been a good boy these few days. Guess he didn't get to see the sister much (cos Reyes skipped school for the last 3 days), therefore he misses her and didn't really fight with her as much. If it's not for that then he must be thinking that I sent him to school (while Reyes get to stay at home with me) cos he had been naughty.

Anyway it's consoling to see them getting on well with each other. Reyden even did a sweet act yesterday when Reyes and I picked him from school. He hugged Reyes when he saw her and went on to touch her forehead, turned to me and said "no more hot hot, meimei can go school!". It was such a cute and heartwarming one, made me forget my sickness and tough day for a moment ...

Mummy trimmed Reyes' fringe for the 1st time

Reyes' post:

Many had been commenting that my fringe looks messy at that length. And Mummy too had noticed it's been irritating my eyes therefore she decided she shall do something to it today.

She had gotten a pair of hair cutting scissors from Daiso long ago but had not had the courage to do it till this afternoon. It was a breeze cos I sat still thru it. I was as excited as Mummy. After the haircut, I ran happily to Daddy and told him "Daddy, 你看! Mummy cut meimei's hair. Meimei pretty gal!"

Mummy was proud that it was pretty neat job done. And more importantly, she had saved $21.40 instead of bringing me to Supercuts for the fringe trim.


Before


After (This silly gal gave such a silly look cos Mummy had asked her to smile for the camera)


A better shot. Neat, isn't it??

Mummy had gone independent

Mummy decided that she'll have a place of her own (blog) and had moved some of the older and non-RR related posts over to her "Blessed Journey" so that this will purely be a recording place for the 2 of us and of cos some little updates of the family.

Finally done ...

Daddy and Mummy had finally gotten the dining table from S**r Furniture. Though they had a wide variety of choices for their furnitures but we can't say we are pleased with their service. They had wanted to charge us a skyhigh fee of $120 for rearrangement of the delivery date. This is the 1st time Mummy had heard something so ridiculous. We could understand if they had asked for something like $50 but $120 is definitely out of the question. After a few calls of heated arguments (yes, arguments! Their staffs were pretty rude too), they relented and reduced the fee to $50. And that was after Mummy told them to keep the dining table and she'll just call CASE up and tell them we didn't get our dining table after paying for it.

Anyway this is the 1st and probably the last time we are getting furnitures from them so we shall not harp on it anymore. We are glad to see that everything is in place for our housewarming party on the 1st May.

We had moved!!!

Tks to the help of Waigong, Waipo and Yiyi that everything had been settled. It had been a tiring and tough week for all of them. Waipo had even managed to unpack quite abit of stuff by the end of the day we moved except for those boxes that says "Irin's clothes" and "Kids' clothes". Mummy is pleasantly surprised that we had taken to the move very well. Apparently we love the new place for the space and convenience.


The empty hall cos the furnitures and electrical stuff will only be here on Thursday.


Masterbedroom - just a peek cos not fully done yet. Waiting for the glass panel


Our masterbedroom toilet - we could climb up and stand on the vanity top to wash our hands.


Our vibrant kitchen - still awaiting the red glass to be up on the wall


Our common toilet - Mummy managed to add some little things to make it look better.

Our old place
Daddy and Mummy had went to HDB for the last appointment to hand over the keys yesterday. They went back to our old place for one last time. It's going to be part of the sweet memories for all of us. Bye bye ...


Old hall




Empty kitchen, bedroom and wardrobe

Hand Foot Mouth Disease

Mummy's post:

"Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a human syndrome caused by intestinal viruses of the Picornaviridae family.

HFMD usually affects infants and children, and is quite common. It is moderately contagious and is spread through direct contact with the mucus, saliva, or feces of an infected person. It typically occurs in small epidemics in nursery schools or kindergartens, usually during the summer and autumn months. The usual incubation period is 3-7 days.

The common incubation period (the time between infection and onset of symptoms) is from three to seven days.

Early symptoms are likely to be fever often followed by a sore throat. Loss of appetite and general malaise may also occur. Between one and two days after the onset of fever, painful sores (lesions) may appear in the mouth and/or throat. A rash may become evident on the hands, feet, and occasionally the buttocks (but generally, the rash on the buttocks will be caused from the diarrhea.) Not all symptoms will be present in all cases."

With the post title most of you would have guessed it's either one or both had gotten the disease. Yes, Reyes had gotten it and the doctor had said that it's a matter of time Reyden will start having the signs. Though this disease isn't anything that's life-threatening but it's "potent" enough to set us into a chaotic routine.

Reyes was given 5 days MC and though Reyden without the MC but we think it's probably better to keep him at home lest he brings the germs to school. This means I'm stuck with these 2 kiddos for the next 5-10 days and no going to public places/ play areas even if they fuss. I can only humour them at home.

The blisters on Reyes' bum are getting more and more horrible looking and she cries "pain" the moment I put on a diaper for her. It seems like God's way of telling me "time to toilet train her". So there she went without a diaper for the whole day. She had a change of 6 shorts and we mopped the floor like nobody's business today and I'm thankful that by the end of the day she could take off her shorts and sit on the potty to pee. Let's hope for better developments tomorrow.

As for diet, someone told me to stock up on cold and soft food and now we have ice-cream, pandan cake, yoghurt and all kinds of fruits in the fridge.

The daily lifestyle aside, we had to miss a mummies & babes' gathering on Wed, Edel's birthday party on Sat and the Mar babies birthday bash on Sun. The worst will probably be missing their birthday party in school next Monday. So much for all the planning ...

Anyway on a positive note, it's good enough that they have this now else I wouldn't know how to cope if they get it later when our renovation starts in early Mar.

A hard decision

Mummy's post:
For those who had been following our blog should already know of my yearning to be a Stay-At-Home mum(SAHM) but the lacking of courage (to face the 2 terrors 24/7) and the financial issues had deterred me from going ahead. However after Aida left and much discussion with Kent, we've decided that I should go ahead with it.

No doubt I do feel a tinge of sadness but I guess it's for the better for RR and the family. Anyway there's no turning back now and I'll just have to do the job well enough not to let my "director" sacks me.

School life

It had been 2 months since we settled down in the childcare centre. Mummy's pretty happy with our developments and changes since then. We are now happier & more independent. We'll come back home and sing to Mummy the songs we learn in schools. Though not quite clear but Mummy knows us well enough to understand. Eg., we sing "Haper to you!" and she knows it's "Happy Birthday to you". And then she knows that "Ey-ore" is "ei ya ei ya ore" in Old Macdonald & etc ... We are now able to understand her & express ourselves better too. Mummy now enjoys talking to us more cos we don't repeat our questions or statements that often anymore. We can hold simple and short conversations with her too.

Well, at least all the tears and heartache are worth it.


Our communication books and activities in school


A funny pix. Mummy was wondering why the teacher pasted another classmate's pic in Reyden's comm book. She only realised Reyden was behind the blocks when she took a clearer look at the pix.

On our way to school

Mei mei, be careful, there's a drain.


Gorgor, can you stop looking and walk faster?


Come on, faster, we are reaching the carpark soon.

Tears of joy

Mummy's post:

After 3 weeks of teary fights at the school gate and classroom, I'm overjoyed that they didn't cry at separation today!! No amount of words can describe the feeling I had this morning. I remembered I cried in the car when I left them on their 1st/2nd day. Today tears dropped too as I drove off but it's a total different feeling. Those were tears of sadness but today was tears of joy!

This morning there were signs that they are adjusting well and beginning to like school. No more fussing when changing into uniforms, getting into cars or travelling to school. Reyden ran towards the school the moment I let him out of the car seat. For the 1st time I don't have to "drag" them thru the gates. Reyes waved "hello" to the teachers and her classmates once inside. Both took off their shoes on their own and knew where to put them!! Reyes even helped to "bring" their bags to the shelves. All these done with smiles on their faces, no sign of tears at all.

The sight I saw before I left was both sitting at the tables waiting for their breakfast to be served, not forgetting the bye byes and waves I got from them. Thank you, God. You heard my prayers ...

Our effort finally pays off. :)

Virus in the house ...

Our house had been "invaded"!!! By what? Flu virus, gastric flu virus, cough, running nose & etc ...

It all started with Daddy after the BBQ nite. He was down with fever and indigestion. It spread to Reyden with running nose, fever and gastric flu. Reyden was even taken to KKH on Sunday afternoon cos he kept holding his tummy and shouted "pain, pain!!" His face turned pale and lips turned purple. It turned out to be a case of gastric flu.

Then next was Reyes' turn to be down with running nose and fever since Sat. Both got well by Monday and Daddy caught it again. Mummy's symptoms started last night with fever, headache and felt coldness throughout the night. The virus is rather potent this time cos even Aunty Aida isn't spared. She is also down with flu, headache and cough.

Mummy says this is such a sad way to kickstart our new year. Anyway let's just hope all of us will recover by CNY and that would be good enough.