The Little Gym: Funny Bugs

Two months ago, teacher Pearl told me to move Caden to the Funny Bugs class. It is the first independent class at The Little Gym and teacher Pearl said Caden is ready for it (mentally and physically). Hehe….

So we did a try out and he actually liking it! He didn’t look for me at all and the teacher said, he actually did quite well in class compared when I was in with him.

About 3 weeks ago, his good friend, Cranston, joins us in the same class. Caden now look forward for his gym class with Cranston. The two of them always ‘fight’ a lot, but they look of each other all the time, too.

The teachers said, they couldn’t separate the two of them in class, cos’ one of them will run towards each other.

I can see from the windows that they always together doing all the stunts that the teachers told them too.

I wonder how close they will be when they are older.

My Name is Ben-10 Caden!

Somewhere, somehow, he picked up this character that I don’t want him to know now. Ben-10 is everything to him now. Everyday he has to wear Ben-10 t-shirt, watch and shoes or else we would be having a difficult time chasing him to change his clothes.

This attachment to this character is unbelievable. He liked Bob-The-Builder, Thomas, and Diego before, but nothing like this one.

A few times he talked in his sleep about Ben-10. He cried when we arrived at music school without his Ben-10 watch -- maybe he feel ‘lost’ without it.

When his Ben-10 t-shirt was not dried yet, he insisted that he will be topless until it had dried. *sigh*

I don’t let him watch the series yet. I don’t even let him have the books for now. Although I know he would be very happy, I decided not to bring him to the Ben-10 show in December.

For Caden, Ben-10 is a big boy who does all good things just like a big boy should do. Such as:

• Ben-10 listens to Ben-10’s mommy and daddy
• Ben-10 never cried and wailing
• Ben-10 drink orange juiceBen-10 is good to his friends
  

Initially, I didn't allow him to use Ben-10 tees outside home. But I always see him crying everytime we have to change him. If we are going out twice that day, that means he will cry at least twice. I can also see that he is very proud when he is using his Ben-10 shirts and watch.

I know once I allow him to use it outside, there will be no more other t-shirts for him. I know when I allow him to buy Ben-10 shoes; there will be no other shoes for him.

But I thought, since Ben-10 actually shaping him to be a good big boy, I let him wear all those in the end.

And YES, say good bye to other shoes and t-shirts.

A few days ago, I went to OG Chinatown to search for Ben-10 t-shirts. I went to Robinson, Takashimaya, Isetan, etc to look for Ben-10 shirts, but his size has all run out.

Those that they have were only the one with the aliens on it, with no Ben-10 picture at all. Caden only familiar with Ben-10, so I have to find t-shirts with Ben-10 on it, or else he will go mad or he may insist that we shouldn’t wash his tees. Hehe….

When there are 2 Ben-10(s)

Ben-10 Cranston was here for a visit. While mommies were learning how to cook, the Ben-10s and daddies went down for a swim.

It was a very interesting afternoon. Caden had such a great time with his friends (Lucius and Shayna were here too!). But he was so happy to see his best buddy, Cranston, who share the same interest in Ben-10.

The Meg and Mog Show

Jenann asked us if we wanted to go to The Meg and Mog show on Halloween day. I wasn’t sure if Caden will like the show as he was not familiar with the casts, but decided to go anyway.

One thing I observes with Caden, he would enjoy the show so much more if he is familiar with the casts, or even better, with the story line.

So I search for Meg and Mog book for him everywhere. After I found it, I was told that the school's library has many different stories of Meg and Mog. Silly me!! I should have checked the school library first.

At the show day, Caden was very happy. He sat down quietly (well not really cos’ he asked a few questions and his voice was kind of loud) and watched the show eagerly.

And thenn….. What is more interesting then meeting the casts themselves after the show? Caden was showing his Ben-10 watch to every casts. Yes, he is a Superman with a Ben-10 watch. ^_^

6 Years Wedding Anniversary

Paul didn’t say anything at all this morning. I texted him in the afternoon and asked if he forgot something today. He replied a few hours later and said “No, I am not… do you want to have dinner today?”

Haha…lucky he replied that, if not, I would be furious.

We ‘celebrate’ it with Caden at Sun with Moon restaurant at Whellock Place.

I didn’t know what to explain to Caden when he asked me why we have to go out for dinner tonight. So I told him, today is mommy’s and daddy’s birthday. After I said that, he was singing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song again and again.

Then I knew that we should have the cake, or else this little guy will ask questions about it.

I bought a slice of cake from Cedele next door and ask for two candles (one of mommy and one for daddy).

A friend asked me if it has been really that long. I have thought about it a few times today and counted the years again and again; just in case I counted it wrongly.

After the 2nd friend asked me again about that 6 years marriage, I then checked my marriage certificate. I thought I was wrong, too! Time really flies…. I don’t feel like I got marriage yesterday though, but I don’t feel like it has been 6 years as well.

I am just glad for the past years that we’ve been together and especially for Caden!!! There is nothing I can ask for more.

Mommy's Old Friend

It has been more than 5 years since mommy met auntie Octav. And since she is here for a few days, we decided to meet at Wisma Atria.

Nice to know you auntie Octav and hope to see you again some other time.

Saying Good-Bye to Sasya...

.... we'll see you again very soon, ok?

Photo taken at Changi Airport Terminal 3.

Baby African Elephant

We came to the elephant show a few times already but I never let Caden up to the elephant house as the stairs up is too steep and dangerous.

But today when he asked me if he can go up, I let him be, considering he is much older now.

It was interesting up there. There were baby elephant foot print (it was huge!) and baby elephant figurine, too.

The place is quite small but cozy and educational. We surely will come by here again.

Superman and Supergirl

Caden and Sasya woke up late today. Mommies decided to bring them to Vivo City by MRT!

We’ve bought a similar outfit for them in the Universal Studio at Gold Coast. Caden loved his Superman outfit. He kept saying that he is a Superman again and again.

I’ve told Caden that he has to walk all the way if he wants to take the train. Anyway, he is a Superman (he is super excited to be a Superman), and Superman is strong!! He can walk all the way to Vivo City without being carried.

Anyway, we arrived safe and sound at Vivo City at 5pm and Caden walked away there by himself. We went to Toys R Us for a while and then to Sushi Tei for dinner.

On the home, Caden said that he is tired. Sasya was then being carried by Ii Ani and Caden used the stroller.

On the way to the MRT, we passed by taxi stand. I asked Caden if he wanted to take the train home or the taxi. He thought for a little while and said, “Taxi!”

I was actually glad that he said “Taxi” because I myself was tired!!!

The Nicest Egg in The World

We came to watch “The Nicest Egg in The World” at the Esplanade with some friends.

Caden used to cry because he hated the dark environment inside the theaters and he was scared of the casts.

But now, he is likes shows; he can’t take away his eyes from those casts and enjoys every bit of them very much.

He is now willing to get so close with the casts and even play with them physically.

Today, Caden was chosen to be one of the very few kids who were dancing with the casts for a few minutes before the show ends. He was shyly standing beside one of the cast and almost didn’t do anything.

Well, at least he didn’t cry and he is willing to go to the stage with a stranger.
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PS: And yes, I forgot to bring my SLR today! :-(

Books Books Books

He fell in love with books from the very early age. H asked to be read with many books everyday.

I like him to be exposed with lots of books. I am sure books will give him lots of knowledge in a lot of things.

Caden likes Bible’s stories the most. But for the past few weeks, he is into Diego (Dora’s cousin) now. It’s so hard to find Diego books here because he is not so popular in Singapore. And to find Diego’s DVD is impossible.

Luckily a friend is coming from the US and willing to bring home some of the DVDs for us.

Thank you auntie, Lisa. ­­^_^

As He Aged 1 More Year...

I know this feed-by-himself behavior happens very rarely, as a 3 years old boy, Caden had shown us that he is more independent compare to a few months ago.

*sigh* I wish he could stop growing for a while…

Bringing him out without any helper is now possible for me. I could tell him to stay near my sight or even ask him to help me out finding something. He listens to instructions quite a bit recently.

Caden is a very helpful, cheerful and always excited for everything.

I like this 3 years old phase. They are still as cute, but not as independent as the older ones.

Food update, he is still a very picky eater. But I should give him credit by wanting to try out most of the food that we offer him, although he doesn’t like them most of the time.

His loves for milk in still unchanged. He drinks about 1500ml per day and loves all kinds of milk.

3 Years Old

Caden is 3 years old today and since I knew that we will only be back at 10pm last night from Gold Coast, we decided that there will not be any big party this year.

Today I let him rest at home, too.

But tomorrow, we will have a small party at school.

I can't imagine that he is 3 already. He is so big now. He was only weighing 2.9kg not long a go...and now he is as tall as my waist and weighing 17kg and very talkative.

I am hoping he won't grow too fasttt.... I hope he will always be mommy's little boy [*yeah...dream on...*]

Young Grandparents of Two

Fish Feeding

Quite boring for us as the fish was small and not colorful. Caden enjoyed himself as usual...

Great Beach... I Must Say...

Looking forward to more adventures today.

Sunset Tour to a Nearby Island

There was not much we can do today as we arrived here in Hayman at 2.30pm.

Our personal butler, John, recommend us to go for a sunset tour to nearby island. Basically, we what we’ll do is to see and enjoy the sunset.

We were brought there by a small boat. Took us only about 15 minutes to reach the tiny island and we waited!!

The wind was strong and it was a little bit chilly for us, though there were some old ladies (about my grandma’s age), just done with swimming and were only using their swimsuits and towels.

There was nothing there. We were dropped off with food, towels and 2 big umbrellas.

We were too bored and too cold to wait for the sunset. In the end, we left the island before the sunset. ^_^

Caden was happily playing with us and the sand. He didn’t seem to be bothered by the strong wind. I regretted to not bring his jacket along. I hope he didn’t caught a flu.

Starving: Late Lunch at 3pm

Hayman Island

We went to Hayman Island by a seaplane that we have chattered a while ago. It was the first experience for all of us to be on a seaplane.

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When I explained to Caden that this plane can land on water, he was a little bit confused and kept asking me, "why mommy? why could this plane land on water??"

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When in the end the plane landed on the water by the Hayman Island, Caden couldn't stop looking outside and shouted, "we have landed on water, mommy!!"

The island from above was beautiful. Let's just hope it is really a beautiful island to stay in.

Brisbane Airport

Here we were at Brisbane airport again, but this time we were in the domestic terminal.

Virgin Blue will take us to the Hamilton Island, and from there, we will take our chartered plane to the Hayman Island.

Caden is behaving quite well this 2 days, though he cling much more like a glue to me. I hope he will continue be this way until the end of the trip.