Another Saturday

We set off later today even though the kids woke up early. I don't know about Papa, but I was exhausted from the running around for the past few days. Our house is almost ready and we're moving back on coming Friday so we have lots to do. Although we still have our rental until end of the month, we are quite eager to quickly move back and return to our usual routine.

We went to McDonalds for brekkie because Auntie Jessy would be taking her girls there. I thought it would be great to have some company. However, we were almost done with our breakfast by the time they came. We had to leave by 9.30 am because Sophie has got Yamaha JMC lessons at 10 am. At least the girls got to chit chat a little.

After her Yamaha lesson, we went back home for lunch. Nowadays, Rose always cooks sliced fish kuey teow for Saturday lunch. We took the kids to our renovated house to take a look after that. The kids were very excited, either because of the roomy area to chase each other around or the echoey effect of their screams. 

Well, good to know they are happy and looking forward to moving in like us! Sometimes I wonder if I should have waited until they were older before we renovated the house. I mean, what if they decide to throw their toys on the floor and scratch it?

Playing on Sophie's bed already!!!

After a nice nap, we were out again - Botanical Gardens! We really enjoy parks... the kids really love running around in parks. Sometimes, I think it's good to let children just do free play - no instructions, no toys and no artificial structures. With all those removed, our kids interact and communicate with each other more and better. They also come up with simple games to keep each other occupied.

Sophie often plays 'I Spy' and 'Simon Says' with Alfee. They would look at each other and without saying, decide to give chase to each other. They empathise better as well because they can stay focused on each other. When I punish Sophie, Alfee would worry for her and 'sayang' her. And Sophie would tell us what Alfee wants if he cries. Of course they still fight, but they value each other's company more when they have know they are playmates.

When the kids were sufficiently tired, we headed for dinner at Great World City. We wanted to see if there were anything we could get for our house. We came across a balloon sculptor and I thought we could get the kids some nice balloons. Sophie was very happy and asked for a Princess Aurora. However, after waiting close to 10 - 15 minutes for her to finish a Pooh Bear for an existing customer, I was disappointed that she couldn't complete it. Instead, she handed over a display balloon sculpture. I was by then half hearted about spending $10 and 30 minutes for a badly made sculpture so I tried to coax Sophie to leave. But I was prepared to stay on and get that balloon... maybe just forgo Alfee's (another $6). 

However, I literally dragged Sophie away when I saw the balloon sculptor making a simpler one for a Caucasian boy who came much later. I was appalled and annoyed to be honest. Sophie wailed of course and everyone thought I was a bad mother. I felt bad but I really didn't think it was worth it. I made it up to Sophie with a plush genuine pig and Alfee, a Tigger foil balloon. Both were cheaper and definitely more lasting than those latex balloon sculptures.