Yup.. another year older. :-)
(30 Dec, 2008)
(30 Dec, 2008)
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Day out in Taipei City... Taipei IOI
Yup.. after being cooped up for a couple of days.. the weather was great (out-door AC).
Almost all our travels in taipei is via the public buses. Most journeys cost only NT$15 (SGD$0.70) and the most you pay is NT$30 (SGD$1.40). When you get up the bus, you check if you have to pay on your way up the bus or down. If it's Up, then you pay your NT$15 first. When it's time for you to get down, you check if the state has changed. If it did, then you pay another NT$15. (only applicable if you travel far). In Taiwan, they also use something similar to EZ-link card.
On our walk to Taipei IOI from Taipei City Hall MRT Stn.
The roads were closed that day.. they had a street carnival..
Still carrying Joanne from Taipei City Hall... she's getting to be a big girl! (15KG at last measurement)
Finally got to IOI! Posing in front of a Tiffany Tree...
While the rest of them had some coffee at Barista Coffee (good kopi!), we took the kids up to the Observation Floor.
View from the TOP.. 89Flr to be exact.
Kids get in free if they are below 110cm.
Joanne posing for me.. right at the edge of the building...
Jillian really likes to pose... check this one out.
To keep IOI from swaying.. they've got a gigantic counter-balance ball.. named Damper Baby!
More to come..
Luv,
Mom & Dad
Almost all our travels in taipei is via the public buses. Most journeys cost only NT$15 (SGD$0.70) and the most you pay is NT$30 (SGD$1.40). When you get up the bus, you check if you have to pay on your way up the bus or down. If it's Up, then you pay your NT$15 first. When it's time for you to get down, you check if the state has changed. If it did, then you pay another NT$15. (only applicable if you travel far). In Taiwan, they also use something similar to EZ-link card.
On our walk to Taipei IOI from Taipei City Hall MRT Stn.
The roads were closed that day.. they had a street carnival..
Still carrying Joanne from Taipei City Hall... she's getting to be a big girl! (15KG at last measurement)
Finally got to IOI! Posing in front of a Tiffany Tree...
While the rest of them had some coffee at Barista Coffee (good kopi!), we took the kids up to the Observation Floor.
View from the TOP.. 89Flr to be exact.
Kids get in free if they are below 110cm.
Joanne posing for me.. right at the edge of the building...
Jillian really likes to pose... check this one out.
To keep IOI from swaying.. they've got a gigantic counter-balance ball.. named Damper Baby!
More to come..
Luv,
Mom & Dad
Monday, December 22, 2008
Updates from Taipei!
had lunch at one of Taipei's landmark hotels - The Grand Hotel.
The Hotel is HUGE!
Group shot in the hotel...This is how we travel...ENTOURAGE!
What is there to do when you are traveling on the bus?
And do like what most tourists do.. POSE!
more POSE!
More to come... too cold to think and blog!
The Hotel is HUGE!
Group shot in the hotel...This is how we travel...ENTOURAGE!
What is there to do when you are traveling on the bus?
And do like what most tourists do.. POSE!
more POSE!
More to come... too cold to think and blog!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
We are in Taipei!
Took the sleepover flight.. kept the kids up till the plane took off (about 1:45) and fed them their milk and all 3 dozed off. About 1 hr later, food was being served with the kids being served first. Too bad the 3 of them are all asleep so only I ate their food (I was hungry... bite me) and later, also ate my own serving.
Tried to sleep....I think I did.. cause Marilou heard me snoring. Mommy was lucky as the other passenger was considerate and asked to be seated elsewhere so that she has more space. With more space, Jillian could sleep lying down across 2 seats with the rest, sleeping in their seats.
More info to come...pics first.. of our first day in Taipei.
The girls with Gong-Gong...
Gong-Gong had to work.. so we went out shopping on our own.
At Miramir (check needed), the shopping center with a Ferris wheel.
Then on the Merry-Go-Round..
More to come...stay connected!
Tried to sleep....I think I did.. cause Marilou heard me snoring. Mommy was lucky as the other passenger was considerate and asked to be seated elsewhere so that she has more space. With more space, Jillian could sleep lying down across 2 seats with the rest, sleeping in their seats.
More info to come...pics first.. of our first day in Taipei.
The girls with Gong-Gong...
Gong-Gong had to work.. so we went out shopping on our own.
At Miramir (check needed), the shopping center with a Ferris wheel.
Then on the Merry-Go-Round..
More to come...stay connected!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Looking forwrd...
In another 2 weeks or so, the trio will be in Taiwan with the grand-parents. Looking forward to it!
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Blogging with my iPhone.....
Trying out a new application that Gene installed on my iPhone...... blogging while on the go. Nice.... Cool. Now, hopefully you'll see more of mommy.... :-)
Testing.......
Testing.......
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Jillian and her new "friend"
While taking the kids down for their usual 5pm walk + play in the park, Jillian and Joanne chanced upon a garden lizard. We chased it all the way to the carpark and it got cornered. Marilou then caught it while I went back to grab a plastic bag....
Kids are not afraid of these things.. unless you show them that you are afraid, then they will just follow. Neither of the trio showed any signs of being afraid.. in-fact Jillian kept on pressing on the poor reptile.
The good news is, I did not try and torture the lizard, I released it alive and well later in the evening when the kids were asleep.
Kids are not afraid of these things.. unless you show them that you are afraid, then they will just follow. Neither of the trio showed any signs of being afraid.. in-fact Jillian kept on pressing on the poor reptile.
The good news is, I did not try and torture the lizard, I released it alive and well later in the evening when the kids were asleep.
Friday, September 26, 2008
At the park..
Whenever I am home early, I make it a point (if weather permits) to bring them to the park near our place. They get to run around, mingle with other kids.. and also get to learn about nature (actually, they help with the pruning of plants).
Joanne posing with real flowers.. she like to look for them but on the last trip, the gardeners were around and most of them got cut... she was so sad. :-(
And here is the other one with a "Flower" on her ear...
Jared is off somewhere with the Tita's.. whenever he goes there.. he's running everywhere!
Luv,
Mommy & Daddy
Joanne posing with real flowers.. she like to look for them but on the last trip, the gardeners were around and most of them got cut... she was so sad. :-(
And here is the other one with a "Flower" on her ear...
Jared is off somewhere with the Tita's.. whenever he goes there.. he's running everywhere!
Luv,
Mommy & Daddy
Saturday, September 13, 2008
The 1st day of Play School
8 September 2008 - This is the day Mommy will remember, like any Mommy, I was excited that my babies are off to play school. Will they cry?, Will they have separation anxiety like all other kids?, Will they miss Mommy?...etc
1st day, Lea and I sat in class to watch them, join them in some of the activities, let them get used to the environment, meet their teachers and friends. All went well, as I sat in with them, a little of running around from Jared, a little of "Mommy sit with me" from Jill & JoJo, other than that all was ok.
2nd day, Mary and I did the "Disappearing act"; i.e. lead them into class & while they are being distracted by the teacher, we went out & sat outside. Well, this I must say, I'm so proud of my girls; champions... not a drop of tear from them. They join their friends & teacher in the various activities. Jared was a whole different story, he cried from time to time & was calling for Mommy & Tita..... hahaha. Didn't expect it to be Jared that has separation anxiety. He was always the friendliest among the trio, I thot he will adapt better than his sisters, but I guess Mommy was wrong.
3nd day and onwards..... the girls are still ok ("keeping my fingers crossed"). As for Jared, still crying a little when he goes in, but we always tell him that "It's time for school now, we'll pick him up again later, he'll stay in class now with his teachers, friends & sisters". It'll get better. he'll be used to it in a giffy.
As for the trio, I think they enjoy school, making new friends, learning new things, singing & dancing.
They made Lanterns for Mid Autumn Festival too. So interesting....=)
Here are some of the pics...
1st day of play school
Lanterns trio made in school
Luv,
Mommy.
PS: Heartache when I hear Jared cried on the 2nd day, so tempted to take him out of class to comfort him. But for his sake, no choice, harden my heart & bear with it. He'll get thru it.
1st day, Lea and I sat in class to watch them, join them in some of the activities, let them get used to the environment, meet their teachers and friends. All went well, as I sat in with them, a little of running around from Jared, a little of "Mommy sit with me" from Jill & JoJo, other than that all was ok.
2nd day, Mary and I did the "Disappearing act"; i.e. lead them into class & while they are being distracted by the teacher, we went out & sat outside. Well, this I must say, I'm so proud of my girls; champions... not a drop of tear from them. They join their friends & teacher in the various activities. Jared was a whole different story, he cried from time to time & was calling for Mommy & Tita..... hahaha. Didn't expect it to be Jared that has separation anxiety. He was always the friendliest among the trio, I thot he will adapt better than his sisters, but I guess Mommy was wrong.
3nd day and onwards..... the girls are still ok ("keeping my fingers crossed"). As for Jared, still crying a little when he goes in, but we always tell him that "It's time for school now, we'll pick him up again later, he'll stay in class now with his teachers, friends & sisters". It'll get better. he'll be used to it in a giffy.
As for the trio, I think they enjoy school, making new friends, learning new things, singing & dancing.
They made Lanterns for Mid Autumn Festival too. So interesting....=)
Here are some of the pics...
1st day of play school
Lanterns trio made in school
Luv,
Mommy.
PS: Heartache when I hear Jared cried on the 2nd day, so tempted to take him out of class to comfort him. But for his sake, no choice, harden my heart & bear with it. He'll get thru it.
Monday, September 08, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Play school next week! (2nd week of Sept 08)
Yup.. we are sending them to school... for the last semester for 2008. We hunted high and low, near and far and finally decided to send them to the one just at our block. heh!
Tots House is running out of a RC and the fees are somewhat reasonable.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Updates!
The HFMD has been spreading around.. best to stay indoors. So we've been camping at home and not playing outside with other kids as much. Maybe only with the ones we know.. (at least we know they have responsible parents).
So what to do.. all at home.
Luv,
Mommy & Daddy.
So what to do.. all at home.
Luv,
Mommy & Daddy.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Trio had their haircut on Saturday
The Trio had their haircut on Saturday. As the girls have long hair & refuse to let us tie their hair most of the time, I decided to cut their hair short. As for Jared, he need a haircut badly.... The girls were alright with cutting their hair, only alittle handphone distractions & PoPo carrying them, all was well, hair well cut also.
Only Jared created a DIN in the shop with his tears (loud screaming crying toddler), being carried from PoPo, to GongGong, to Mommy and finally to Mary, Mommy had to hold his hands, PoPo had to hold his face, Mary had to keep him still on her lap, the hair-dresser to cut his hair & another helper to sweep hair off his face & body.... sigh... in all 5 people had to be mobilsed to cut his hair, so embrassing..... not sure why, but he just doesn't like to cut his hair......
Here are pics of them with their new Haircut (for the Girls), Jared still looks almost the same, only shorter.
Daddy with Joanne & Jillian
Joanne
Jared & mommy
Daddy & Jillian
see any resemblance from the above pic. Jillian sure looks like her daddy. =)
Love,
Mommy
Only Jared created a DIN in the shop with his tears (loud screaming crying toddler), being carried from PoPo, to GongGong, to Mommy and finally to Mary, Mommy had to hold his hands, PoPo had to hold his face, Mary had to keep him still on her lap, the hair-dresser to cut his hair & another helper to sweep hair off his face & body.... sigh... in all 5 people had to be mobilsed to cut his hair, so embrassing..... not sure why, but he just doesn't like to cut his hair......
Here are pics of them with their new Haircut (for the Girls), Jared still looks almost the same, only shorter.
Daddy with Joanne & Jillian
Joanne
Jared & mommy
Daddy & Jillian
see any resemblance from the above pic. Jillian sure looks like her daddy. =)
Love,
Mommy
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Pics mommy took while at home
I was home for the pass week and managed to get a few shots of the trio.....
Uncle Leo & Aunty Steff came from Ikea & bot them some mask; a bear, bee & Ultra-man
PoPo, Jared & Jillian in their masks.......
Jillian the bear.....
Joanne the Bee....bzbzbzbzzzzz
the trio playing under the red sofa
More pics on Flickr......
It's back to work for me next week.... sigh.. =(
Love,
Mommy & Daddy.
Uncle Leo & Aunty Steff came from Ikea & bot them some mask; a bear, bee & Ultra-man
PoPo, Jared & Jillian in their masks.......
Jillian the bear.....
Joanne the Bee....bzbzbzbzzzzz
the trio playing under the red sofa
More pics on Flickr......
It's back to work for me next week.... sigh.. =(
Love,
Mommy & Daddy.
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