the little GYM boree

Kae had 2 days of gym fun last week. Heh.

We went to Gymboree last thursday. I was kinda bored at home and thought that maybe I should bring Kae out to play instead of walking the malls. So we went. We went to the branch at Harbourfront. It was empty; we went for the 1 hour session at 6pm. And Kae had the whole playground to herself! It's like being lost in Disneyland. Hah! But it is not free of course. We had to pay $12 for the use of the premises. Expensive indoor air-conditioned playground. Heh. I guess once in a while is alright.






Then, we went for a free trial class at The Little Gym located at Marina Square last sunday. It's a newly opened branch. So as an offer, they are offering free 1st trial class in July. If you should decide to sign up for the term which starts in Aug, you can attend the classes anyday in July for free! Heh. Good offer I guess. But Kae was not really into the programme. As with Zhengyu; we went with Zhengyu and parents. Hah. Imagine 1 kid being bochup about the class and the other not wanting to try anything the teacher was teaching in the class.

day when Kae got ALL wet

We brought Kae down to the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden (again) last saturday. It was supposed to be Little Neuro Tree's Family Day, but when we reached there, we were just given cakes, drinks and a balloon. Hiak. And it was free play for all. Hah.

Anyhow, we took the chance to go on the tree house and down the slide as that section was super packed with children when we were there like 2 weeks ago. This time round, we had the whole place to ourselves and a handful of other families. Kae was terrified initially and didn't want to go on the slide, but after 1 try, she was hooked! Hah. But we didn't let her play for too long.



Then we went to the water play area. And there was where Kae got all wet for the first time in public. As in ALL wet. Hah. It was so funny. Maybe she thought she was bathing there, in clothes of course.










After the short and hot trip to JBCG, it was time yet again for ice-cream at Island Creamery. This time round, we tried their Teh Tarik and Kah Lua Latte flavours. Not too bad. We will be back for more!


And we ended the day with dinner at mummy's favourite Ramen place, Ichibantei at Robertson Quay. And Kae had her 1st taste of ramen. And she lurved it. Think she easily ate like 1/3 of what we have. Hah. But too much msg. Coz her poo was smelly and mashed the next day. Eeeeeeeeeeee! And that's the last time she's gonna have ramen for a long time.

Recent Meet-ups

I met up with my 2 groups of friends over the past week.

Last saturday I met up with my ex UOB gang for dinner. We actually wanted to have ramen at Santouka at Central. But alas, the queue was too long for the famished souls. So, we walked round Central to find a place where the queue was still manageble. In the end, we ended at Sun with Moon (again!).

I found the cold sake very intriguing. As in the jar, as in how the cold sake was served to us. Heh. I am very tortoise right?

Oh, and Edna, thanks for the treat! Yes, you will see us on 12 Dec 2009!

And I just met up with Clarice and Ginny with Kae at Coffee Club Siglap hours ago. I haven't seen Ginny since I think January this year? Heh. Quite a few things to be updated about her life since. And Kae actually warmed up to the 2 babes. Of course, she was quite quiet and reserved initially. And she actually 'diao' Clarice when we first arrived for like at least 10 miniutes! Hahaha! That was hilarious!

And as usual, Kae lurved the red patent LV wallet, and was playing with a Tiffany bracelet. Hah. Hint hint daddy!

More videos of Kae

This is Kae just being naughty and making a lot of noise!

And this is Kae dancing to Barney. She is not shy as in the previous video I posted; she kept on dancing! And this time, with some hand movements! Hah!

SKool house and SChool house

Yes, the play school hunting is still underway. We went to visit 2 more schools today; Little Skool House and Pat's Schoolhouse.

We went to the Little Skool House at Fidelio Street. The place is damn big. Apparently, they just opened this year in February (same as MindChamps Tampines). The principal attended to us and showed us around and explained what programmes they offer. The whole place feels homely to me. I think the main con for me about this place is the distance. It will take us like 15 minutes by car to get to this place. That is still acceptable. Just that if I were to pick up Kae myself, it's a bit troublesome. As the place is not that accessible by bus or MRT. Sigh.

Pat's Schoolhouse is out for us actually. We went to the one at Meyer Road. We didn't have a chance to look see the place as they were quite insistent that we make an appointment to view the place. More so due to the virus H1N1, they didn't really want to let "outsiders" into the place. Anyhow, this Meyer branch is out for us as we were informed that the 18 months programme is only offered at the Halifax Branch, which is near to KK Hospital! Too far!

Hmm, I guess now we may just be looking at MindChamps Tampines (too ex!) and Little Skool House at Fidelio (too far!). I hate making choices. Why isn't there a clear cut choice for every decision we need to make in life? Hah.

Or maybe I should go take up driving lessons. Then I can just drive and send her to those playschools which offer 2-3 hourly programmes a few times weekly or on a daily basis. Sigh.