Car seats and Ollie

It's been a long while since we changed from the previous car seat to this.  We've come a long way. The initial excruciating experience was terrifying. I threw the car key and said I never ever want to drive with Ollie in the car again. Her loud wails were scary. Not to forget, she was back facing and couldn't see me, she couldn't feel the air conditioning blowing at her, it was horrible. 

Today, I turned around (while the car was parked)  and saw a complete contrast. She escaped from the belts, unbuckled on her own, turn off the video and waited for me to get down the car to wear the shoes of her choice. I'm thankful for her progress, thankful to Barney maybe. Haha.  

I am 35...

The month of August concluded quite differently from what it used to be like when I was 25. Parties every night, bottles and bottles of vodkas and champagnes, daily celebrations. I'm glad I had those memories but I'm not missing those days extremely much. Life has been very generous to my family and me, and we are very thankful. Very much simpler celebrations nowadays but filled with so much meaning and love. I remember it was a couple of years back, Laogong and I 'privatised' our birth dates on FB. Not that we don't want people to know but maybe, more of the 'family and friends know without FB reminders' anyway. Not that we will be upset with fewer wishes from friends and I guess as we mature, we like to keep things simpler. So here I am, with the assistance of SNOW's filter and my favourite falsies, looking quite chio on my actual birth day. Haha.

Celebrated in advance with Carol and Chris at MBS' db Bistro. 

Not only is life generous to me, all my friends are too. Not just about the celebrations and gifts, but actually just remembering and the text messages sent are already valuable and thoughtful. Effort is priceless. Maintenance of relationships with people is hard work. Thank you to all my dear friends who are maintaining the friendships together.

On the actual day, we slept at 2am after watching JS beat MP in the semi-finals of Olympic and woke up at 6am for the Challenge Iskandar Puteri 5km Fun Run. It was Ollie's first run! And I've to say, I look quite slim in the dark picture! Wohoo! Look at my slim legs! Hahaha. I really have to commend myself for taking such a good picture! I chose dinner at Copthorne King's Princess Terrace because I really love the Penang Buffet there. (Ok, also because I've the member's card and thus privileges there) And it's like Ollie's birthday, we took her to Takashimaya to buy toys. It's always a blessing to give, especially to our loved ones, especially to Ollie! 

Caught up with the Enablers (finally) for dinner at Time & Flow.

Had lunch with the IJ Pals at I12's Canton Paradise (and they reminded Irene and I that we had it there last year or the year before too!).

Thank you, life, for the past 3 decades and more ... 

Happy Birthday 2016, Toh Xiaoxin!

Ollie's Random Moments

Everyday, we have new discoveries about Ollie. Small little things, significant moments, funny situations, we love them all. They are all precious to us. She grows up too fast, way too fast.

We were having dinner at Just Acia last night. Laogong asked her if she wanted some ice-cream and tried to feed her. She shook her head to reject him. The next moment, she pick up the spoon and started eating it on her own. When I took the selfie camera out, she started posing. I guess it's not that she didn't want the ice-cream but more of, she wanted to eat it on her own!

This afternoon, while waiting for our lunch at Canton-i, I wanted to take photos of the two of them but Ollie didn't want to pose. I opened up the app 'Snow' and she saw those cute frames and she started posing. Haha. She really likes the app!

On Monday, I took her to the taman's playground and she started exploring new and high areas. We are fine with her trying and being adventurous and definitely glad that she dares to venture out of her comfort zone too!

Last week, the junior Devilz met for a swim & play date and as usual, initially she is quite shy, after, she was totally fine! Happy to see the young ones playing together, growing up together,

Ollie ah Ollie, enjoy your childhood, enjoy your life.

Be brave and dream big.

Le Diamant Cartier Exhibition

Decided to do an entry because I was lucky to get additional me time to doll myself up on top of the event time. Thanks to Papa who helped to babysit (with the helper). Went with Cyn to beautify ourselves before the event. With so much effort put in, have to take more photos,  right! 

So sweet of Cyn to pick me up! Managed to snap(chat)  nice pictures in her car. 

We were constantly reminding each other to just 'take a look'. They had very special displays on top of everything Bling. Yummy champagne as per every event. The canapés were extra yummy too! 

The Singapore Sling they served were yummy! Somewhat different from the usual. 

Lovely night, looking pretty. I think it's very important to have me time and to beautify ourselves more often! Much as time with Ollie is very precious, me time is priceless too. 

Jess & Ollie in Bkk

It was a very short (3D2N) but fun-filled trip. Very little shopping though as the cheap things can be bought off TB and the expensive things should be purchased in SG or Paris (haha). Our girls need to have more training when it comes to contact with animals! They don't fancy the furry creatures much! Thanks also to Nuch, who spent time with us. Next trip soon!

Evening @ Marine Cover

Laogong's 3D reservist is finally over! Family time! We headed to Marine Cove at 6.30pm. The weather was fine and the sun wasn't scorching. We wanted to let Ollie try to walk on the sand or simply just touch the sand but well, she didn't really like it (still). I'm sure things will get better!

Ollie refused to get down!

The playground was huge! Good in the sense that despite the huge crowd, there is ample of running space for every child. Another good thing is the different area for different age groups! 

We had wanted to head over to the airport for 4fingers but decided not to. I'm not sure about the crowd at the airport and since the restaurants at Marine Cove are not scarily packed, we decided to have dinner at Hill Street. Laogong and I were very tired after more than 1 hour of playing (watching over Ollie play).

And ... One sleep to Bangkok! Yay!

Thank you, Ollie.

Yes, thank you, Ollie. Even though I was angry with you this afternoon for biting the menu before I could order our food and for climbing out of the baby chair (again). Thank you, for bringing so much joy into our lives.

It is never easy to raise a child but because our child is you, 

we will do the best for you.

Remember that there is so much in life for you,

look far and see the big picture always.

Thank you, for allowing us to look far and see that there is so much in our lives.

You laughter and your hugs and kisses keep us going everyday.

Thank you, Ollie.

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Busy and Eventful Weekend

What a busy and eventful weekend we had! Actually, even more programmes (and our BKK) trip to come this coming week! Congratulations to my dear cousin and family.

Attended Ekin's Birthday Party too. Happy birthday, Ekin! Ollie is one unique character. She loves to swim and be in the pool so much, but she doesn't like all these water parks. Well, whatever, the future Olympic Champion belongs to the pool anyway!

Till then, can't wait for even more fun moments this coming week!

Rainy Zoo Trip

Rainy day, but we still had a fabulous time at the zoo. No pretty family selfie,  but we still had a memorable shot. Life, make the best of what we have! :) 

Zoo trips are getting more fun with Ollie recognising more animals and getting excited over new animals she recognises. Enjoy and learn at your own pace, my dearest Ollie. 

Wednesday's Playground Fun + Hep A Jab (13 Jul)

Laogong had some overseas students this month for morning lessons and thus, we were out in Sg early before Ollie's jab. While Laogong was at the pool, I took her to a playground nearby to play. Homeschooler vs kindy kids. The jiejies were very nice, told the boys not to go near meimei (Ollie) and let her have the small slides. As usual, to express her friendliness, she tried to go and hug all the jiejies. Haha.

When the kindy kids left the playground, she decided to have a nature lesson. Touched the tree. Picked up leaves. Feel the soil.

Time's up! Headed back to the pool to meet Laogong and off we went for Ollie's Hep A jab. It's an optional jab, but we decided to go ahead anyway. Long wait despite our appointment. Busy Ollie went around playing to while time away.

After the jab, she fell asleep in my arms while latching!

Ouch ouch jab but it's over!

Yeah!

No more jab for the next 6 months.

Tuesday's BFFs Date (12 June)

The BFFs met for a short date. No matter how short the date, it's always fun!

(SGD6 Train Ride was absolutely worth it! It was cooling in the mall. The uncle operating the train was very skillful and safe. Great ride!)

(SGD0 Kiddy Rides was totally economical. The girls had so much fun even without us paying. Then again, Ollie doesn't fancy these rides moving.)

The food was good!

Great date always!

Monday's Water Play (11 July)

The weather is still scorching hot every day recently. Water play is very much appreciated. Ollie loves it. After helping Papa with the changing of water for his mini lotus pond, she picked up the hose and started playing. She also started washing her own truck! 

Went for her evening swim and we headed to our favourite 锅妈 for dinner. 

Thankful for a wonderful day daily. 

(I just all the dates are stamped wrongly. They should be 11 July!)