My boy is growing up too fast!

Just like many parents, I always have this dilemna within. As much as I hope that sometimes, my boy can grow up a bit faster, but at the same time, I secretly wish that he will slow down as well. Because I am a working mum, so the amount of time that I have to spend with my little one is really limited. Does not help when I am in the finance line, so is ever busy.

Ever since Justin turns 15 month, i started to notice that he is picking up new things almost every week.

Apart from the activeness, he is now a lot more expressive and he can easily express his wants to us. Even though he has not learnt how to speak in sentences, but he always uses his body action to tell us or bring us to the things that he wants us to get for him.

In a few days time, he is turning 21 months. As of now, I tried to count the words that he can say:

Mummy, Daddy,

Popo, Gong, Ah Yee, Chek (Alvin), Gor (Audrey)

Car, Bus, Light, Fan, Duck, Star, Biscuit, Book,

Please, Xie Xie (in chinese), Night Night, Amen, Pu Pu (his cloth)

Apple, Boy, Balloon, Ball,

And does his gun shooting action and pretend dead on the floor.

These are the words that he uses almost every day for now. I think not too bad, haha.. bias mummy lah.

And on last sunday, he surprise me with another action. After we have changed and all were ready to leave the house to go Suntec for service,

he suddenly squat down and was in an all ready position for big business!!!

We immediately brought him in to the toilet, sat him on the pot and he was saying pot pot all the time.

Mummy and daddy were pretty impressed, because he could actually tell us that he was going to shit, even though we have been telling him umpteen times but never ever work. But suddenly, he was just so sensible. Hahaha.

And so, mummy could not resist but to whip out her iphone immediately.

Justin: Hey Mummy! Can you come pls?

Justin: errrrr…… (using his might!! =,=)

Justin: I am done. Where is mummy? help me out!

Mummy says one more picture first before she rescue me from the pot.

To me, this is a big step of achievement for Justin. Well done Baby!

So you see, my baby is really growing up fast. I really need to slow down and enjoy him more before he grows up and decide that he does not want to hang up with me anymore. =p

Majulah Singapura!

Seriously, I must admit that this is the first time of my life to attend a live NDP performance.

Even though this is just the preview, but to me, it is a great experience, and from now on, I would try to ballot for tickets every year.

Watching it live is never quite the same as watching it on television every year. Apart from the crowd and the heat of the sun, the rest of the preview was simply awesome. Its the one time of the year that really bring Singaporeans together in one heart, one soul.

And this year, the NDP is going to be held at Marina Bay Floating platform, and the view is breath-taking especially after the sunset, because the audience will be facing the entire Marina Bay Sands view. 

It was also considered a night out with mummy and my sister.

On the way to the platform.

The stage with the MBS background before sunset.

many people were already there by the time we get there at 445pm.

My sister and mummy.

My mummy and I

Busy cam-whoring around while waiting for the parade to start…

the view of MBS before the sun set.

 

and a sea of red!

really a very heart warming sight when everyone starts to wave the flag in sync and started to sing all the national day songs.

Many of the songs were those that I used to sing in school. Nostalgic!

Now is one of my favourite part of the parade every year.

Wanna make a guess?

I think these men are cool!!!

And not forgetting the must-have: SG flag flying high in the sky with the jetplanes.

and soon, the program started- this year, it is in the form of a musical, where Sharon Au was the main lead.

Through the form of storytelling, they brought across the development of Singapore over the last 46 years. We have gone through tremendous growth and changes and today, we are such a developed and beautiful nation.

The stage. Pretty lightings with the skyscrapers in the background. Perfect match.

As the sun start to set in a span of minutes, MBS also start to transform its beauty.

And of cos, the best part of the entire night!!

The fireworks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Too bad I did not have enough time to figure out to use the correct mode to capture the moments.

So ended up with the Auto mode.

Snap, snap, snap!!

It is indeed a beautiful and special night.

So thankful to the committee and everyone who had put in their effort to make this NDP preview a success.

And of cos, the organisers for giving away the free tickets.

Will definitely be looking forward to NDP 2012!

 

 

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Nature walk

Given that Baby Justin has ample of energy almost all the time that he is awake, we always try to think where can we bring him during the weekend, to let him expend all his energy, and of cos, at the same time, be able to learn new things through natural experience.

A friend recommended us to go to Botanic Garden because there is ample space over there for kids to run about. At the same time, the greenery and fresh air are good for all and it definitely makes a great place for photo taking with the natural lighting.

So 2 weeks ago, since Justin was recovering from a week of flu and fever, we decided to bring him out to the Botanic Garden for some fresh air.

The sun was scorching hot that day.. but when we arrive, we saw lots of people busking in the sun. People were having picnic, children were running about having fun, adults were relaxing on the grass, chatting and fellowshipping. Some are busy taking photos of nature.

See the happy boy!!

Very hard to get him to stay still for a photo, because he is ready to charge off any time!!

I love greenery.. always give me serenity and peace.

After 45 minutes, we could not stand the heat anymore.

Decide to make a u-turn back.

But apparently, Baby Justin loves the grass!!! Here is the beginning! of actions…  

A mother came over and gave us the star wand and a bottle of bubbles cos they were celebrating birthday for their princess earlier on, and these were leftover party flavours.

I love the smiles!! Yes, i am biased.

After a good 1.5 hours of workout and fun, we all went back and had a good nap!

Looking forward to the next outing at BG!