Mozart For A Day

We spent Sunday afternoon at the National Museum with Sera, Desiree and Johan. We attended a workshop 'Mozart: The Child Prodigy' and the exhibition which brought us back to the 18th century. And before that, the girls were having fun at the interactive 'Murmur Playground'. Well, the museum does not necessary have to be a very serious place meant for grown ups, the young ones have a share of culture too, how nice is that

This red gigantic statue greeted us at the entrance, he is huge! I think he's name is 'David'.

Simon and Chloe plunging into the pile of cushions at Murmur playground

This is definitely something Chloe is very good at, knocking on pots and pans. She ransacks my kitchen drawers for ladles or spatulas and will cook up a storm in the drawer.

Drawing their masterpiece together

Chloe trying out all the different puppets at the workshop

2 very focus girls watching the guys singing and strumming the guitar

And this, the Mozart impostor, introducing and taking them to the world of Mozart

To enter Mozart's world, the key is not know how to play the piano but how to stick the curls and ponytail onto the paper wig and become mini-Mozarts. See, you have to look like him to be in the crowd.

Voila! My child prodigy of the 21st century.

Now, trying on a real wig which is too big for her. I was ready to stuff her into the costume but too bad, they do not have her size and she is not very thrill with the idea. Ok, it's all for photo taking sake. Cosplay.

Writing with quill and ink.

Playing with toys kids played in that era. So green, all are wooden toys, even the dolls. Hmm... plastic is not invented yet, I guess.

Having lots of fun trying out all the different toys scattered around the play area

The horse carriage. 18th century meets 21st century, there is a flat screen T.V. in this horse carriage.

We had dinner at Shokudo, a Marche concept Japanese restaurant and the fun continues after that. This interactive video games reflected on the floor keeps the 2 of them entertained for so long, just stomping away at pop corns, cars and balls.

Hi, Kitty!

'Hi! Do you like my kitty ears? My crazy mammy wore this thing for me and tells me that if I want to see how I look, I have to be nice, meaning sit still, wave and say hello. Anyway, I know she's bluffing me, there's something call a 'mirror' but I played along since I'm feeling so good after my nap.'

Happy Birthday Sera!!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Sera!

We were invited to Sera's birthday party at her place yesterday. We had great fun, Chloe swam, danced, played till she exhausted her very last ounce of energy and fell asleep in the car on the way home. Yummy food, great friends and a lovely crowd!

She was doing this cute sashay or dance while strolling the grounds, and 'snap' I got this very girly pose of her.

The girls dancing to some oldies on the karaoke.

Sera doing a solo

Attempting to climb up the play structure with her goodie bag in tow.

Sharing a banana after dinner. These 2 can really eat.

Happy Birthday!! This birthday cake is sooo..ooo yummy, a carrot cake. I shamelessly asked for a second helping. See the little bees on the cake, marzipan bumble bees decoration which Sera's grandma handmade for the cake.

Sera pulling out the candles for mama to cut the cake.

Lots of sweets for the night, this is her second serving of mini Cornetto.

And of course, the happiest moment is when she found this 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' tray in her goodie bag. Thank you for the thoughts, you brighten up her day, er... night. :)

Mammy

About a 3 weeks ago, Chloe started calling me 'Mammy'. It was 'ma' pause then 'ma' and soon became 'ma..mmy'. The first time it she said mammy, she was with Simon, asking him where is her mammy. The first time I heard her calling me mammy, I went dizzy with joy, my heart melted and my knee went soft and I'm willing to pluck the star for her if she ask me to. Happy beyond words.

The first thing she said every morning when she woke up 'Mammy, where?' Isn't it the sweetest thing, to be missed by someone every morning the moment they open their eyes.

And these past few days, I was having a bad cough so I showed her to cover her mouth if she is coughing too. Yesterday, when she wakes up and hears me coughing, she started imitating me.

Chloe: 'Mammy.' (cough, cough covering her mouth with her hand)

I went into a coughing and laughing fit when Simon told me what happened.

What a Fun-tastic Day!

What a day! Our fun-filled day started at 10 am at the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden with Sera and Darius. The garden is dedicated to all children in Singapore and is designed for them to learn about nature and plants through play and exploration. You would be thrown out if you are over-age, meaning above 12 years old but they conduct viewing sessions for the out-cast. I feel so privileged! Chloe, our rights to walk in freely. Hehehe!

The 3 of them can't wait to explore the gardens, doing their brisk walking while the adults take a slow stroll behind them.

Darius taking the lead with Sera and Chloe close behind, all ready for the 50 m circuit

The little girls taking their time, enjoying the breeze and greenery

What a cool house, with a slide! I wouldn't mind living in one of these for a change, provided there are no creepy crawlies creeping up onto me.

All of us had a go on the suspension bridge, it's really shaky and of course so fun. Chloe stood in the middle and bounce to make it even more shaky and insist on going again with her cries of 'More! More!' which are met with 'No more!'.

Chloe trying to scoop sand into the bowl.

Having a great time at the playground, digging and filling pails.

Satellite dish in the playground? Sit on it and turn it, you get a tilted merry-go-round.

Water playground! We didn't know they have this so they were all in their wet and swelling diapers. Chloe filling up a can while the little girl pumps the water. Thank goodness we don't have to do this to get water, appreciate the fact that water flows out of the tap effortlessly. They had so much fun that we spent a good 45 minutes here.

Food! They are starving from all the action. Between the 2 of them, they finished the sweet corn, baby carrots, potatoes, cubes of cheese, a packet of juice each while we get to enjoy the left-overs, which is not much.

And guess what, the second part of fun is about to begin after lunch. Explorerkids at Downtown East! 35,000 sq ft indoor playground!

Chloe at the Lit Ball Pool.

This pool is filled with transparent balls and it emits a glow from the bottom making the balls taking on the different hues as the light changes colors. So cool!

There is also the Mega Play, a 3-level obstacle play course which Chloe crawled, tunneled and climbed through without much sweat while I huffed and puffed behind her.

Disco divas! 'I can jump and dive into the foam.'

From far, this pool of transparent plastic balls looks like foam. Foam parties! Remember?

'What shall we do now?'

'I know, I'll wash your hair and you do mine later.'

The the Toddler Play area, for kids under 3. This is a nice place for the family, I'm really impressed with the service of the staff. The supervisor at the Lit Pool carried Chloe to the side, near us so that the older kids will not stepped on her accidentally in their excitement. An over age limit boy was physically carried out after refusing to leave when asked nicely.

This is the first time I don't have to dagger stare the fellow out.

Ferris wheel! An indoor ferris wheel. We ended the day with a ride on the wheel, a rehearsal before we go on the real thing, Singapore Flyer. Here we are, in the 'cage', before take off.

Chloe feeling very excited

Sera, Des and Aunty Phillis in their cage. We took different cage so that we can snap pictures of each other and that's all what I did in the 2 rounds, which lasted less than 10 minutes.

Sera checking out the crowd below her. Do they look like ants to you?

Bear! Bear!

'Bear! Bear!' Chloe called out when she saw the huge stuffed Po in the lobby of the theatre. She's really excited cos I have been showing her the advertisements on the paper and my own karate chops showing her what Po is capable of. Ahem, a little rehearsal to prepare her for what's coming up.

We joined Sera and her cousins, Issac and Aaron for the animated movie this afternoon. The very excited little dragon warriors were zipping up and down the empty lobby, having a little work out before movie starts, while we just laid back and enjoy the 'action movie'.

Struggling to get away from Simon, can't afford to miss the fun, not even for 10 seconds.

As you can see, it is not possible to pose for a proper picture with very excited and energetic kids. You only get one person looking at the camera, the adult most of the time, Sera's grandma.

Staring at the big screen, waiting for Po.

What's movie without a cup of pop corn?

Chloe managed to fall asleep with all the fighting going on, she watched the first and last quarter of the show.

Po, the hero

Happy Father's Day

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD DAD!

Happy Father's Day to all papas and grandpas! We celebrated Father's Day a week earlier to beat the crowd. Seafood! Delicious food and great company.

Chloe and Shyan taking a break from feasting to pose for a picture

'Hmm... I see more food! Pass me a net.'

'Please don't show off my arms, no muscles.'

The cousins having a game of Uno.

The papas and grandpas