Relaxing National Day Weekend!

Meet-Up Lunch With Best Pals



Last Thursday, we met up with the House of Lims despite just a recent catch up during our annual CLDDS picnic on the 4th August. What makes the gathering special was thatit was little Reyes's 1st official outing with us and that day marks his 3 month old birthday!



Our buddies have already secretly arranged the meet-up details. At our usual venue (used to be Cafe Cartel) where Jovin was even smaller than the cafe menu 7 years back haha! As going out with a 3-month old baby was more inconvenient, we went early to secure a larger and more comfortable seat area. Our little 'J's happily posed for me to take pictures as we waited for our buddies.




Our buddies soon arrived as they were held up last minute due to the 'poo-poo' mess made by Reyes just before they left house hehe.... Little Reyes was sleeping so comfortably in Tingting's baby sling and he looked so much chubbier compared to the last time we saw him full month celebration.



The 3 kiddos soon started to let themselves run wild after lunch. Kaden even brought his specially baked pastries for our little 'J's. Too bad the little ones were too full just after lunch so did not manage to eat many. But I tried and it actually tasted not bad with the milky after-taste. As we adults chatted and Tingting fussed herself over Reyes, we realised Kaden and Jovan were actually 'fighting' over some trival issue. In the end, both got reprimanded by the both daddies and Kaden was a bit pissed and stood at one corner. All kids are really the same........



Over the lunch, the 2 hardworking wives arranged for our next meet-up to Chinese Garden Lantern Festival on Junwei's birthday! Haha..... the 2 hubbies would definitely arrange the meet-up details without us reminding them. They are more keen on the meet-up dinner at Taman Jurong before the visit to the garden. They could even remember what were the delicious dishes we had for last year! Goodness....



Before we left, the kids had fun at the mentos machine and all got a row of mentos sweets. Smiles were seen on the 3 faces as we waved goodbye to them, especially to little Reyes who was considered very cooperative for his 1st meeting with us.

Trip to Liang Court



After which, we made a trip to Audio House as we wanted to shop for sound theatre system for our new place. There were so many sound rooms and we were really spoilt for choices among the various brands. Prices were so competitive amidst the various functionalities. In the end, we shortlisted a few models but decided to hold the purchase till we make a final decision.



It was our 1st visit to Liang Court. So we shopped around at Kinokuniya and not forgetting the famous basement Meidi-Ya Japanese supermarket. I happily snapped various imported goodies and dear commented I acted as though I was in Japan haha....



Jovin happily pushed Jovan around in the trolley and we bought several imported food goodies as we saw other customers taking loads of them, as though they were free. So we decided to give those snacks and instant noodles a try too.



Finally, stomachs started to growl once again. So daddy suggested having crepes! The kids jumped for joy. We ordered the strawberry and peach flavoured ones. Jovan ate till his face was covered with the whipped cream as well and that hilarious sight really made all of us laugh!



When we reached home, we were just in time to catch the NDP Parade on TV. Our kids sang and hummed the various National Day songs. Could really feel the spirit as we saw the various uniformed performing groups and the flash back of the NDPs since 1965.  It was indeed a wonderful National Day spent with our beloved family and best friends.

Happy 47th Birthday, Singapore!

Another peek into our nest!

Before carpentry works commence, take another sneak preview into our lovely nest.......

New scooter ride!

All along, we have been contemplating whether to buy a toy scooter for the kids. Actually, we already have a 2 wheeled scooter but the kids still face difficulty in balancing themselves on it. Thus, it has become a white elephant for the moment.

Last Sunday, Jovan cast his eyes upon a 3-wheeled scooter as we passed by the shopping mall. After several rounds of 'test-drive', we finally decided to buy it. That very evening, we brought little 'J's to the playground below our void deck. Jovin was more versatile and managed well on the scooter. However, Jovan was not daring enough to place both feet on the scooter. So he became '3-legged' as he rode on the scooter. The obstinate mule refused to allow us to assist or guide him, so he simply played in the way he fancied.

Guess what? This was really too tiring as he dozed off soon after dinner. We had a peaceful night haha..... Jovan simply loves the scooter, but still not getting it right though. Hopefully, he would be able to master the correct riding techniques in time to come.

Annual Picnic Get-together

Our buddies from JC CLDDS have been dear and my confidantes for the past 10 over years. Every year, we never fail to meet during the traditional festivals like Chinese New Year and X'mas amidst adhoc gatherings through our kiddies' birthday parties, full month celebrations etc. In recent years, we added another annual event to our CLDDS calendar i.e National Day Picnic! It has been a few years since our dear dedicated organiser Auntie Bao took up the responsibilty in organising this wonderful annual event for us without fail.

Last Saturday, it was time for our annual Picnic get-together again. Alas, it was raining in the early afternoon. We were supposed to meet at 4p.m at Gardens By The Bay @ Marina South. We were almost on the verge of cancelling the whole event but I have already prepared my big wok of fried bee hoon, so to be fair to me, all decided to proceed with the gathering but we arranged to meet at 5 instead.

 
It was a long queue for car-park lots. Dear had to make several detours before we finally settled for a lot and had to keep smsing one another to affirm one another's location. We were among the second to arrive apart from Lijuan and Jimmy. As Jovan was hungry, we started to 'set up' our picnic area as I started to feed Jovan with the bee hoon. Soon after, the rest arrived. In total, all 6 kids were present with bikes, scooters etc. All had a great time while chasing, cycling with one another......




The highlight of the day was that Jovan and Kaden were dressed in the same Dino singlet which I bought from Taiwan and guess what, the 2 daddies actually wore the same brand design of cargo pants too from UniXXX! Sigh, the men really acted like leeches, inseparable.....

 
The food spread was really sumptous ranging from honey chicken, chicken nuggets, kids favourite sausages, famous B..... Pandan Cake, sushi etc. Everything would have been so perfect if not for the irritating flies which kept buzzing around and 'attacking' at our delicacies. So we had to take turns to standby on duty to be the 'fly-chaser', haha...

As night falls, we saw the lighting of fireworks, though they were blocked by the MBS hotel. Grrrr...... However, all the kids were fascinated as daddies carried them high up on the shoulders for better view. We also took memorable shots - group, men and ladies for our 2 generations.





Our picnic officially drew to a close as we adults sat and had a leisure chat on our updates. The few hours of get-together were really memorable. Always feel so at ease with this bunch of old-time pals over almost coming to 20 years of friendship. We reckoned the fact that time really passed by in a flash. When we were schooling in JC, we used to think that adults in 30s were very old. But now.... we are already in that category! BUT BUT we still feel youthful and we look younger haha.....


Planning to get a chalet if possible for the next CLDDS gathering. Hopefully it materialises then all the kids will have a fun time!

 

Kick1，2，3！

Last Sunday, we brought the kids to the newly revamped Bishan Park. Though we just live nearby, we never bother to visit the park. Never did we expect the park was bustling with crowds of people! Jovin cycled all the way to the park with the lazy Jovan hugging jiejie tightly from behind. The pair really looked so sweet and lovey dovey.....

As Jovan has officially commenced on his junior soccer lessons, we bought him a mini soccer ball to facilitate his training and practice sessions at our own leisure time. It was a tough match between gals and guys! Jovin and I teamed up against daddy and Jovan. This was the first time I played soccer and it was truly so much fun, especially with our little 'J's. The kids screamed and yelled as we tried hard to guard our goal posts haha.... Daddy was a tough one as he always tried means and ways to score the goal.

After which, we crossed the bridge for simple dinner hawker fare, our all-time favourite economical and tasty 杂菜贩. Jovan was so exhausted that he simply dozed off after dinner! Poor me, it's been a long time since I had to manage carrying him in my arms while trying to have dinner. Nonetheless, it was indeed a fruitful evening spent with the family. We look forward to such family outdoor bonding sessions!