Chloe off the bed

'Four little monkeys jumping on the bed
One fell off and bumped his head
Mama called the doctor and the doctor said
No more monkeys jumping on the bed'

Know this rhyme?

I fell off the bed, painful

Chloe had an accident yesterday, she fell off the bed while jumping on it. She had been warned, threatened, scolded but none worked. I've so patiently explained to her why she should not be jumping on the bed, how she might fall off like the monkeys, how painful it will be. It goes straight in from one ear and out the other but what to expect from a 2 year old who recently discovered that mummy's bed is another huge trampoline.

I had Raphael in my arms ready to sit down to nurse him and get ready for bedtime. Chloe was getting Plopper (her plush dog) from the bed and I said 'NO JUMPING!' before I sat down on the chair. The next moment, a loud thud and she's on the floor bawling her eyes out.

Simon rushed in and we tried to calm her down and check for injuries. Other than her left shoulder, she seems to be fine. She was yelping in pain when I left her left arm. Sigh. That begins our ordeal of sleepless night. Every time she turns, she yelps in pain and would wake up crying before falling asleep again. We decided that it would be better to bring her in for an X-ray to make sure no bones are broken.

So today, we were at the A&E of Mount Elizabeth hospital to take an X-ray. Chloe was prep before hand that the doctor is going to 'take a picture of her bones' and the sweetener is that she is going shopping for her Christmas presents after that. So throughout the whole car ride, she was happily going 'I'm going shopping! Buy present!' Pain? What pain!?

We managed to get her X-ray taken with all the crying and whining with Simon accompanying her. The result - a teeny weeny crack on her left clavicle. Ouch! It's going to take a week to heal and no sling is needed. Self-heal.

No more monkeys jumping on the bed.

Kids Kampong

We visited a 'commercialized' kampong today, a far cry from my real kampong days during my childhood times in Punggol. I missed my kampong days, where play means climbing trees and swimming in the big fish pond. For $14, you get a pail and a fishing net, 2 small packet of multi-purpose animal feed (from kois to rabbits), a cup of ice-cream and a bottle of water.

The kids had a great time being 'Old Macdonald' for a day feeding the animals and trying to catch their longkang fish.

Chloe dipping her fishing net into the longkang, waiting for the fish to jump inside. Ha, you wait. Dear dad immediately showed his little girl the art of catching longkang fish.

There... the first one. And Chloe has the honor of tipping it into the pail.

'Tap, tap, tap. Go inside.'

Hard at work, the mummies having their share of fun

15 mins later

Quack, quack, quack

The very hungry and greedy kois. They created a big splash swimming right up to the landing area.

Kampong version of the Little Tikes playhouse.

Chloe had fun feeding the chickens, putting the little pellets in one by one.

The rabbits! Her favorite animal now cos of her plush toy rabbit at home. She tried to climb over the bars to pet them, 'Mummy, I want this. We buy.' No!

2 very hot and sweaty tots.

Fishing competition. We get to keep our catch but all of us poured the fish back cos they might have a longer lives in here rather than back home. And if you choose not to bring your fish home, you get a little souvenir.

Saying goodbye to the little fish one last time

Silly things we do when we are bored

It has been raining and raining. With a tot, baby and a woman trying to keep her sanity cooped up in the house, we have to find a way to keep ourselves occupied and entertained. Running out of ideas.... I thought we could shoot some pictures. My models are none other than Chloe and Raphael.

My very co-operative and willing model, he had no choice.

Hidden behind the gigantic plush toys

There! Chloe squeezing in for a shot but changed her mind last minute. 'No mummy, no!'

Just aim and shoot

Whee!

Raphael not looking very happy. Bad wardrobe... the yellow hat, a freebie from a magazine

Did he? Did he not? He did!

My eyes heavy with sleep, I felt around the crib trying to carry Raphael out for a feed. Instead of feeling his butt and the side of his face, I got my hand on his face. Strange! I am sure he was sleeping on his tummy when I put him down earlier on. What happened?! He flipped over? He did? In the middle of the night and I missed it.

Well, he showed off to me this morning, with plenty of sound effects too. His hand got stuck underneath his body and he was calling for help at the top of his voice.

Central Fire Station

We visited the Central Fire Station on Saturday morning, the red and white building has been around since 1908. There is a watch tower and living quarters for the firemen. On Saturdays, the place is open to the public for visits from 9 am to 11 am, you get check out the interior of the fire truck, ride the platform ladder and try your hands on the water hose, no fire to put out though.

2 very excited people taking a peek in the fire truck. Look at all the tubes dangling from the seats, oxygen for the firemen in case of fume inhalation.

I can't remember what is thing called but it is driven like a bike, look at the steering, and into the water, it becomes a boat.

On a normal day, no one would take a picture with a fire engine but we are tourist so everything goes.

While taking this picture, the alarm went off and the firemen started running in with their suits and gear. For a moment, I thought it was an act put up for the visitors, how cool. I checked with one of the fireman and found out it was for real. Somewhere, someone needed help.

What a powerful water gun! Trying one of the fire fighting equipment.

The kids squeezing into the truck. Hello! 3's a crowd.

The firemen sliding down the pole

The 2 hot and thirsty visitors

We met our friend, Patrick, who is working at the station.

Antique fire trucks and fire fighting equipment in the Heritage Gallery. There are also interactive station for close-up experience of what the rescuers go through during a mission.

Chloe trying her to turn the crank on one of the truck, going 'Turn, turn, turn!'

Animals! Animals!

The Rainforest Kidzworld in the Zoo is SUPER FUN! I love it! The water playground and all the different playground that caters for different age group. There's even a carousel, too bad, we did not have time to go on that.

We will be back again!

All ready to go!

There! The new area in the zoo... the fun begins.

This is the big water play area, I soooo wanted to have a go in it. Trust me, I have all my gears ready. But unfortunately, Chloe did not take to it on that day. She was a little terrified by all the screams made by the kids when the giant bucket of water came pouring down over the structure when it filled, happens every 4 minutes. Imagine the screams of excitement, 'AHHHH...!'

That's the giant bucket with 2 monkeys filling it up. There's also a different play area for younger children. Sera, if you are reading this, come back soon! We look forward to a blasting good time with you and Yasmin.

Chloe with Kaitlyn and Zan Zan

This one is obviously not for her but the girl just want to have a go. I'm on the other side to grab her.

'So fun that even Dad wants to have a go. Don't worry, I'm holding on.'

Riding a leopard. Nay, she just climb onto it to pose for a picture.

Waiting for the animal show to start

Chloe was going round the family of seals, labeling them 'Dad, Mummy and Baby Raphael'. She is hugging 'Baby Raphael'. When I asked her where is Chloe? She went for the biggest one. Ha ha!

Just the 2 of them

On a day like this, when they are both in their super duper good mood. No one is crying for milk, diaper change or more of something, we get these. Our 2 lovables!

'Roarrrr! Hisssss! We are snakes capable of roaring?'

'Hi mummy!'

'I love Baby Raphael!'

So loving... I did not notice how intently Raphael was looking at Chloe till I was writing this.