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Impressions

March 18, 2009 · By ·

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I think the Singapore Flyer is such an overrated experience, but K thought otherwise, at least for that few minutes before he got into the flyer.

He was totally thrilled when I told him that he will be going on the flyer for his bday treat. He was full of anticipation and gave me that ‘I want to go onto the flyer very badly look’ and nodded his head, pointed to the flyer and said ,”Go flyer now”.

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When we got into one of the flyer’s capsules, K asked, ‘Move?’ and he asked the same question a few more times. Dh and I had to answer, ‘It is moving, but very slowly.’ It seems the flyer was moving too slowly and that turned out to be some sort of an anti-climax for him.

The magnificant night view of Singapore view was surely not an attraction for a toddler, who was more in it for the thrill of the ride. The tot was probably expecting for the flyer to rotate similar to the speed of a merry-go-round and he got really bored after 10 mins into the ride.

Conclusion : $60.00 for the ride for 2 adults and 1 tot under 3 is not worth it. K would have probably enjoyed the bumboat ride along the Singapore river or the bus/boat from Duck tours.

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“The flyer is so not exciting…”

Well, at least he got some thrills out of blowing out the candles from his little mickey mouse bday cake that evening.

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This is what he did when we told him to make a wish. Although I am not too sure if he was indeed making a wish when he closed his eyes.

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This the video of K in action while we sang his birthday song. The words that he said before the video ended was “One more time”. We then sang the birthday song again and K got to blow the candles out for another 2 more times, before he was content to cut the cake.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3717825&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1

Kyle is 2! from Rachel T on Vimeo.

This is just part 1 of K’s birthday celebrations. He will have another party this Saturday with his grandparents, Uncle Nick, Yiyi and Uncle Ed. I will expect his future birthdays not to be simple affairs since everyone in the family are so enthusiastic to celebrate his birthday for him.

A random note to show how impressionable a toddler is. K recently surprised dh and I with this yoga-like stance, complete with “ta-dah!” while doing it. I suppose he learnt that from an interstitial from Disney Playhouse channel, which featured Jojo and Goliath from Jojo circus doing some mat exercises.

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=3718011&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1

Ta-dah from Rachel T on Vimeo.

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Kyle is 2!

March 17, 2009 · By ·

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K turns 2 today.
I cannot believe how fast time flies.
It felt like yesterday when I held a precious infant in my arms.

From his first gurgle, his first step to his first word.
Our journey together has been amazing thus far.

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I have learnt so much about life from my toddler;

That new experiences can be embraced. Sometimes it might just be worthwhile to dive right in…and think about the consequences later. That’s how little lessons from life are learnt.

That life is not always a bed of roses, and more often than not you don’t always get what you want. But with enthusiasm, a love for life, imagination, determination, anything can be overcome. Just make sure that u always get your hands dirty and have alot of fun while doing it.

That patience and self control are two virtues that most are still learning to master. Good things come to those who wait and you can learn to close your eyes to the things you don’t want to see.

That battles should be chosen wisely. There will be less pain, anger and power struggles. Afterall, most will eventually learn from natural consequences.

That life brings so much beauty and there is so much notice from nature. Keep our eyes open for the butterfly, the birds in the air, the rain drops. Smell the rain, feel the wind, touch the petals of the flower, remember the sound that crickets make.

I am most certain K will likely to agree with this,

“Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.”

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“Mr. Cane”

March 15, 2009 · By ·

Mr. Cane had a special mention this evening, after a tiring week of dealing with an extremely stubborn toddler. When we were in the car making our way to Nana’s house, I started this conversation to see K’s response :

Mum : I think we need to get a Mr.Cane to be used at home.
K listens to the conversation and then shakes his head
Mum : Do you think I can get one from b.p. (shopping mall near our home)
Bel (my helper) : I think can find at b.k. road (market near our home)
Mum : Probably can ask Nana to buy one for us

I turned around and looked at K. He kept very quiet and tears welled up in his eyes. He looked out of the window and kept silent throughout the 10 minute car ride to my mother’s house. For the rest of the evening, he is on his best behaviour.

My mom have taken out the cane a couple of times when K gets really wilful (on days that I am not with him). All she did was to whack the table and K will stop his misbehaviour.

I don’t believe in using the cane. And I know it is quite cruel to use this scare tactic on him . But it’s rather interesting to see how that the mere mention of the cane has that effect.

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