Hi guys
Happy New Year! Hope 2010 been treating you well so far...
We got back from HK/Macau on New Year Day (full flight) - had loads of fun, alexis was super excited to see the Disney princesses and Mickey and gang, she kept hugging them and shaking their hands. We took tons of photos but on New Year Eve, while dining at morton's, alexis pressed a Trash All button on our camera...the only few pictures we have are those we took AFTER that dinner, and 2 5R ones I purchased in Disneyland.
The weather was quite perfect and we enjoyed our stay at the Venetian, much nicer than Disney Hollywood Hotel! We went on the gondola where the guy sang some Spanish songs and Twinkle Twinkle for alexis
We also caught Zaia (cirque du soleil), which was fabulous, as well as a pretty decent free show at the City of Dreams! Food was good, we ordered room service every morning in Macau as alexis does not want to go out till after she is fed. Not much shopping though, except I got myself a pair of Jimmy Choo! Some tops from Shanghai Tang, and the usual stuff from Disneyland. Oh and milk bags coz i ran out. The brand is Manny from Taiwan and good quaility - thick.
Yesterday was Alexis's "promotion" from pre-nursery to nursery, she did well, no fuss and remembers fondly her classmates and teachers. Her class is "Turquoise Tie", last year she was in "Red Rose". School was pretty organised and offer reassurance to parents. Though we were offered a place in NAFA, we turned it down to continue with Bethesda. Plus NAFA offered us only the afternoon slot...Gina, yes, if you want a school like St James, better head down to register NOW.
Bestberries
My place is also split level so austen can only go into walker at the lower level (where living room is) but I am concerned he may one day wandered into the garden and kena stuck!
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We started with the walker only at the end of Dec, I think he likes it. Also started him on cereal on Xmas Day and carrots on 2 Jan, he dislikes the carrots! I got the tiny, organic ones from NTUC. Will try again. He even pushes it away with his hand! Will try potatoes or sweet potatoes next, prob next week...
Sunsweet: Kumon
My #1 started in Kumon only since end July 2009 and so far, pretty good, I think it fast-tracked the kids' learning and instilled discipline as they gotta complete the homework (few pages only) everyday. She enjoys going to Kumon. One of her classmate's older brother has also started at the same time - he is in Pri 1 this year - his mom told me she seen vast improvements in her son (used to take 30 mins to complete the homework, now takes no more than 10 mins). However, I do believe the teacher plays a part, alexis's teacher is quite good with her (needs to know how my daughter ticks...). Which center are you planning to send #1 to?
Sunsweet: Swimming in public pools
Even water at private clubs are treated the same way as public pools, I think you need not worry so. Go swim already!
Chiyojade
Please also keep me in the loop abt aqauducks, or Marsden or any other swim school if you are looking into it, many thanks!
Photos of your baby in CNY clothing
I am planning another montage soon - pls email me your baby's photo in CNY clothing so I can include him or her in. Do remember to write down your child's name, I look fwd to catching all the cute expressions in lovely shades or red, orange, blue, yellow, pink, etc!
Yan
How's Gareth now?
HBB
How are you now? Still hiding under the duvet?
Joanne and all who go Hwa Xia
They sound HORRIBLE! I hope you guys quickly finish your package and spread the word to other unsuspecting mommies/daddies...
Bathing baby
Me no rinse too...
Nursing moms
Quick check: how is your supply now? Mine is like only 100ml per breast every 6 hrs, pretty miserable.
wah, lorsoh...