Class and a fun day out!

This week we had fun at the outdoor playground and I loved playing with the houses set up for us kids and test driving all the cute little vehicles. Beep Beep! Out of my way!


















After Daddy came back from work, we headed off to the Marche at Vivocity. Mummy & Daddy can also count on Marche to provide me with my crayons and colouring worksheet whilst they eat. I also get a nice balloon on occasion! I personally think the "Chickee" character is rather endearing.

























As luck would have it, there was a band competition going on that afternoon so here I am showing off the drummer in me. I've got rhythm no?

Botanic Gardens

Its been awhile since our last visit to the Botanic Gardens considering I could barely walk then. How time flies...We paid a short visit to the Jacob Ballas Children Garden but it was so crowded cos the school holidays are here AND there was a huge bollywood birthday party there...

































So off we went instead to check out the large pond and swans.




















And finally, what better way to cap off the fun day out, than to sing "If you're happy and you know it..." All together now! =)

I'm 19 months old

This has been another month of new experiences and milestones with me adding singing and imaginative games to my repertoire of achievements!

Motor Skills
I'm able to climb up the stairs and slide down slides all by myself without any help from mummy and without clinging for dear life to the side of the slide. I especially like it when I have mummy waiting for me at the bottom of the slide. Such are the simple pleasures in life!




Language
I'm becoming more and more forthcoming with instructions for those around me. Saying things like "Mummy, wake up" or "Daddy two hands drive" when daddy just puts 1 hand on the steering wheel.

I'm also able to have a short conversation with you. It gives mummy & daddy a thrill to hear me reasoning my preference for doing things my way.

Oh, and my first 5 syllable word is "Hippopotamus". =)

Cognitive
Counting - I've mastered counting from 一到十 in Mandarin. Now, I'm learning to count from 11 to 20 in English. Its still not perfect so Mummy is working with me on that.

Colours - I've increased my accuracy in naming colours and am confidently able to name green, purple, orange, yellow, pink and red.

Reading books - I've started reading books all by myself and can say the relevant story lines at the correct page.

Alphabet - I can sing most letters of the Alphabet in order from A to Z. (except for the l,m,n,o bit.)

Singing songs - I can sing "Twinkle twinkle little stars" all by myself! And I've started to sing snippets of my favourite song like "Skinnamarinky dinky dink", "Baa Baa Black sheep" and "This old man".

Imaginative play - One day after dinner, I decided to have a go at playing catching and throwing a ball with mummy. But not just any ball, a mysterious figment of my imagination! I wonder why mummy looked so shocked when I started cradling the imaginary ball in my palms and when I shouted "Mummy, catch ball!" and threw it at her, she took awhile before she caught on. Sheesh...these grown ups are so slow to catch on these days. hehe.

I also like to cook & stir using my utensils and I love feeding mummy, daddy and all my stuff animals imaginary food...Mummy thinks I can't wait to grow up. Is this a sign that I'm ready for another sibling to take care of? Hmmm...

Emotional
I have started to apologise when I've done something wrong and will say "Sorry Mummy" or "Sorry Daddy" when I know that I've been a naughty boy.


If I know Mummy is sad, I've made this request: "Daddy, kiss mummy" to cheer mummy up. I like giving Mummy & Daddy hugs and kisses too without prompting!

Social
I'm conscious of those around me and let all the other kids play and clear off the area before I go and play. Mummy is wondering why I'm so anti-confrontational. Maybe I don't like to get into fights...not that she's complaining of course.

Mandarin Doodlebugs Class

I have just started a new term at the Mandarin Doddlebug Class at Playdays. Its great having a few familiar faces around like Jovan, Ashton and Ashlyn. =) But I'm also glad to make more friends with my new classmates, Hayley, Hazel, Zachary and Nicole. This term, we are learning about animals with Rabbit (for week 1) and Bird (for week 2). I wonder what's the animal for next week? Hmmm...

Week 1 highlights:






Week 2 highlights:


Here I am hanging out with my friends Ashlyn and Hazel. Don't we look like we are up to something cheeky?





Looking handsome with my fireman's hat.


I can't wait for next week!