Showing posts with label outings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outings. Show all posts
Friday, April 19, 2013
Flashback Friday #40
18 October 2011: It was an afternoon spent at Changi Airport again! As with the last trip to the airport, Blake and I went to all three terminals, and we played till Sean joined us after work to have dinner together. Before heading home, we spent some time at the playground in terminal 3!
Crawling around cos that's still the fastest way to move for him! During this time, Blake has yet to walk in multiple steps yet.
P.S. The next Flashback Friday is a surprise that I got from Blake when we were having some fun at terminal 3! It was a very, very pleasant surprise, so be sure to check back next Friday! J
Friday, April 12, 2013
Flashback Friday #39
13 October 2011: I brought Blake to the beach again. This time round, we spent time playing with sand! Hehe.
Initially, I didn't intend to let Blake go onto the sand. I solely planned to just let him sit on the plastic sheet I had brought along and just enjoy the sea breeze + view. But Blake slowly ventured out of the plastic sheet on his own, and there was no stopping him!
He enjoyed himself quite a bit, but I think he had a hard time moving around. During this period, he was still unable to walk unassisted, and crawling on the sand was painful for him, with all the sand and tiny stones.
Spent the afternoon there, before proceeding to the swimming club (mad love the club's location! Hehe.) to wash up and have dinner with Sean, who joined us after work.
First, a meal at McDonald's and playing at the playground!
Just before proceeding to the beach
Before venturing out onto the sandy beach
Initially, I didn't intend to let Blake go onto the sand. I solely planned to just let him sit on the plastic sheet I had brought along and just enjoy the sea breeze + view. But Blake slowly ventured out of the plastic sheet on his own, and there was no stopping him!
He enjoyed himself quite a bit, but I think he had a hard time moving around. During this period, he was still unable to walk unassisted, and crawling on the sand was painful for him, with all the sand and tiny stones.
Spent the afternoon there, before proceeding to the swimming club (mad love the club's location! Hehe.) to wash up and have dinner with Sean, who joined us after work.
First, a meal at McDonald's and playing at the playground!
Just before proceeding to the beach
Monday, March 25, 2013
Honey Tree Family Day 2013
My Saturday Morning Snapshot post last weekend mentioned that Blake and I attended his school's family day for the first time. Here's what happened. Haha.
It was a super early start to the day, even earlier than his regular school hours. I also had Blake drink his milk before leaving the house because who knows when we'll get to eat, right? On normal school days, Blake will have his breakfast in school. I stopped giving him milk cos he regurgitated daily after every morning feed at one point.
So anyway, once that was all settled, we left home. The sky was beautiful that morning.
The initial plan was for me to drive my dad's car, and have it returned before he needs it later that morning. But to play safe, I messaged my dad the night before (close to midnight!) to ask if he could send us there instead, and we will make our own way home. I don't really enjoy being rushed for anything, you see. Haha.
So at 7.20am, my dad picked us up and drove us to the field near Blake's school, where the event was held. Blake slept throughout the journey. He was very tired!
My dad :)
We were one of the first few to reach, and the place has yet to be set up. Blake began to explore the place. He had found it rather strange that he woke up and saw a field rather than his school gates. Haha. It took him a while be aware of his surroundings, but soon, he was all over the place - running, jumping, climbing!
Grabbed him for a couple of shots before he couldn't take it. Haha!
Everyone was busy setting up while Blake was busy exploring the place
Close to an hour later, we were all gathered in the field for the morning warm up exercise, before the games begin.
We were asked to spread out to prevent hitting one another, but seems like only Blake and I did. Haha! We stood under the shade of trees! :P
Stretch your arms!
Now your shoulders!
Shake your hips!
Shake, Shake, Shake!
After the morning exercise was done, it was play time! But by this time, Blake was bored of the field already. We only managed to play one game before he decided it was time to go. Haha.
Blake demonstrated how to play this game with his teacher
After we left, we made a slow walk to the bus stop, where Blake stopped at every parked car along the road to call out the colours. It was really funny! We also saw a white crane in the big drain!
Soon, we were on the bus home and this was when Blake replenished himself with water, and rested. After we got off the bus, we went to the playground (empty!) and Blake continued playing.
After playing for about 30-45 minutes, I bribed him with a lollipop to go home. I couldn't take it anymore. I had to go home to rest! And so, that concludes our first school family day. Hopefully, we will be able to play more than one game next year! Haha!
It was a super early start to the day, even earlier than his regular school hours. I also had Blake drink his milk before leaving the house because who knows when we'll get to eat, right? On normal school days, Blake will have his breakfast in school. I stopped giving him milk cos he regurgitated daily after every morning feed at one point.
So anyway, once that was all settled, we left home. The sky was beautiful that morning.
The initial plan was for me to drive my dad's car, and have it returned before he needs it later that morning. But to play safe, I messaged my dad the night before (close to midnight!) to ask if he could send us there instead, and we will make our own way home. I don't really enjoy being rushed for anything, you see. Haha.
So at 7.20am, my dad picked us up and drove us to the field near Blake's school, where the event was held. Blake slept throughout the journey. He was very tired!
My dad :)
We were one of the first few to reach, and the place has yet to be set up. Blake began to explore the place. He had found it rather strange that he woke up and saw a field rather than his school gates. Haha. It took him a while be aware of his surroundings, but soon, he was all over the place - running, jumping, climbing!
Grabbed him for a couple of shots before he couldn't take it. Haha!
Everyone was busy setting up while Blake was busy exploring the place
Close to an hour later, we were all gathered in the field for the morning warm up exercise, before the games begin.
We were asked to spread out to prevent hitting one another, but seems like only Blake and I did. Haha! We stood under the shade of trees! :P
Stretch your arms!
Now your shoulders!
Shake your hips!
Shake, Shake, Shake!
After the morning exercise was done, it was play time! But by this time, Blake was bored of the field already. We only managed to play one game before he decided it was time to go. Haha.
Blake demonstrated how to play this game with his teacher
After we left, we made a slow walk to the bus stop, where Blake stopped at every parked car along the road to call out the colours. It was really funny! We also saw a white crane in the big drain!
Soon, we were on the bus home and this was when Blake replenished himself with water, and rested. After we got off the bus, we went to the playground (empty!) and Blake continued playing.
After playing for about 30-45 minutes, I bribed him with a lollipop to go home. I couldn't take it anymore. I had to go home to rest! And so, that concludes our first school family day. Hopefully, we will be able to play more than one game next year! Haha!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Overcoming the Fear of Swimming Pools Part II
Continuing from my earlier blog post, Overcoming the Fear of Swimming Pools Part I...
Following the first step of overcoming his fear of swimming pools, I decided to bring Blake to the swimming pool on a weekly basis to get him used to the idea of swimming and water play. Besides that, I also brought him to a couple of other places that had water play involved as well.
The first place outside the swimming club we went to for such an activity was the Rooftop Water Playground at Tampines 1.
When we first got there, Blake was very hesitant. He didn't dare to go near any of the water areas, choosing to play only at the dry playground.
After what seemed forever to me (I was ready to give up, pack up and head home), Blake started to venture into the wet areas. Point to note, always be patient when it comes to trying new things with your young ones. Some of them do take quite a while to adapt and get into the mood.
Despite the slow start in enjoying the water playground, Blake eventually warmed up and got really into playing! He had so much fun that day! He only dared to play at certain spots though, but that was good enough for me!
After the trip to the water playground, I went another step further and brought Blake to Wild Wild Wet the very next day. I mean, why wait? It seemed like he was finally going over the hurdle, just needed a little more push! Hehe.
Again, Blake was hesitant initially. I wasn't surprised. Wild Wild Wet was so much bigger, in comparison to water playground he had just gotten used to the day before. I reckon he took about half an hour before he started to enjoy all the rides that he could go on. By this time, I already knew I was pregnant with baby number two, and was in my first trimester, but I still did everything that Blake wanted to do - go on slides, climb to the highest point of the center structure etc. I was very determined to eliminate this phobia once and for all!
At the end of the day, I went home with a really tired, but happy boy. He had so much fun after much reassurance from me, knowing that I'm following him every step of the way, and that I'm always right next to him, holding his hands the whole way J
Subsequently, after our visit to Wild Wild Wet, Blake took shorter periods of time to get used to the idea of swimming and water play.
My baby boy went from this,
To this!
Based on my calculations, it probably took me 1½ to about 2 months to have Blake smiling and get all excited whenever he sees a swimming pool or water playground - that's when I know he was no longer afraid of going for a dip in the pool. Hehe.
Following the first step of overcoming his fear of swimming pools, I decided to bring Blake to the swimming pool on a weekly basis to get him used to the idea of swimming and water play. Besides that, I also brought him to a couple of other places that had water play involved as well.
The first place outside the swimming club we went to for such an activity was the Rooftop Water Playground at Tampines 1.
When we first got there, Blake was very hesitant. He didn't dare to go near any of the water areas, choosing to play only at the dry playground.
After what seemed forever to me (I was ready to give up, pack up and head home), Blake started to venture into the wet areas. Point to note, always be patient when it comes to trying new things with your young ones. Some of them do take quite a while to adapt and get into the mood.
Despite the slow start in enjoying the water playground, Blake eventually warmed up and got really into playing! He had so much fun that day! He only dared to play at certain spots though, but that was good enough for me!
After the trip to the water playground, I went another step further and brought Blake to Wild Wild Wet the very next day. I mean, why wait? It seemed like he was finally going over the hurdle, just needed a little more push! Hehe.
Again, Blake was hesitant initially. I wasn't surprised. Wild Wild Wet was so much bigger, in comparison to water playground he had just gotten used to the day before. I reckon he took about half an hour before he started to enjoy all the rides that he could go on. By this time, I already knew I was pregnant with baby number two, and was in my first trimester, but I still did everything that Blake wanted to do - go on slides, climb to the highest point of the center structure etc. I was very determined to eliminate this phobia once and for all!
At the end of the day, I went home with a really tired, but happy boy. He had so much fun after much reassurance from me, knowing that I'm following him every step of the way, and that I'm always right next to him, holding his hands the whole way J
Subsequently, after our visit to Wild Wild Wet, Blake took shorter periods of time to get used to the idea of swimming and water play.
My baby boy went from this,
To this!
Based on my calculations, it probably took me 1½ to about 2 months to have Blake smiling and get all excited whenever he sees a swimming pool or water playground - that's when I know he was no longer afraid of going for a dip in the pool. Hehe.
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