Kids nowadays are so fortunate. During our time, we were happy enough to have lots of toys to play with everyday.
But kids nowadays, have iphone, ipad and lots of DVDs to watch everyday. And 2 of my Justin’s favorite TV shows are none other than Barney and friends and the Hi-5 show. I have read so much about those greet and meet sessions that usually happen in June and December school holidays.
Last year, Justin was way too young to go for these sessions. So this December, I decided to bring him to 2 of those sessions, and so of course, I choose those that he would easily relate to and hopefully, he will be able to enjoy himself lots during those half an hour slot.
And so, 2 saturdays ago, I brought him to the Barney and Friends’ show at United Square. Frankly speaking, I was already mentally prepared that it was going to be crowded based on all the feedback from my friends and colleagues. And it did not help that we left the house slightly late that afternoon and we park at the wrong building. And so by the time we reached, the whole place at level 1 was already fully packed!!
It was really really packed…. so we had no choice but to go to one level up and managed to squeeze a tiny space where Justin could stand in front of the glass window and look down to the stage to watch Barney.
Before the show started, as usual, he started to make friends with the kids around.
It was not easy trying to keep him standing there to wait for the appearance of the characters. Knowing how restless my son can get and yet, have to keep him standing at the same spot, otherwise, once he walk away, other parents (not their kids), will swarm in immediately and take the space.
Thankfully, he was very intrigued by the little girl standing beside him and not long after, the show started! PTL.
First to appear was Fireman Sam.
actually, mummy wong here is totally clueless about this fireman sam. Think i need to spend more time to watch cartoon with Justin.
And soon, the main star appeared and all the kids went GAGA!!!!! All the kids were screaming with excitement the moment Barney came on stage.
I was so amazed at how the kids could just sing and dance along to every song that Barney sang on stage.
Really amazing!!!
Even Justin was singing and clapping and dancing along to every song….. seeing him enjoying himself for that short 30 mins definitely makes the trip worthwhile. :-)))))
By the time the show ended, Justin was still basking in joy and keep talking about Barney, Barney, Barney. :-)
Only regret is that we were too late that day and could not get the the pass to take photo with Barney. Will try again next year.
Really very difficult to get Justin to pose for picture nowadays. The more you ask him to pose, the more he go against your command. ARGH>….
And so, I decided that a candid shot is the best.
Will write about his Hi-5 outing in my next post. <3
