Busy Skyler

Dearest Skyler,

You woke up when you realised that we were not in bed with you this morning. We then quickly got dressed and rushed for your gym session. But we got stuck in a traffic jam so we were late.

Mama brought you in first as we were already late and Papa had to park the car. The teacher found that you had a blister on your foot but as you didn't have a fever the teacher let you in. There is a concern currently due to the HFMD that's going around. But we think that the blister is from your shoe. :p You're out-growing your shoes, Lil' One.

You totally did everything Teacher Pearl asked you all to. Papa came in after he'd parked the car and Mama had to leave as only one parent is allowed in there at one time. The last skill that Teacher taught that day was some kind of back flip on the bar. You volunteered to demonstrate the new skill. Your effort was all the more impressive because of the build up Teacher Pearl had given and the fact that the first person who volunteered didn't want to do it after getting onto the bar. Teacher had said that this skill was not usually done with your age group as most of the kids your age were uncomfortable with it. She then said that even for kids who had volunteered to do it, a few would back out once they were on the bar. You not only happily walked up to the bar after the first kid backed out, you had no reaction to it at all! So much so that Teacher rolled you around the bar twice! Everyone was so impressed that they applauded you. :D You're really an ‘oblivious to danger’ girl! After that, you kept on playing with the uneven bars ... You would walk across it then swing down before landing. Then it was the end of the session. You got star stickers today from your teacher.

We went for a dim sum lunch at a nearby Crystal Jade. We ordered all your favourites. You were quite sleepy by then as you'd awakened earlier than usual this morning and you'd gone to bed so late last night. Anyway, you did eat your egg tart but you didn't eat your bao. We think you're bored by it. You seem to want to eat only things that are different. Oh well ...

We went to Borders after lunch. Papa and you visited the fountain and you took a walk around it. :D After we went back into the store, you climbed the stairs once more. As you're so much better on the stairs now, Papa let you go up and come down on your own as Papa really didn't want to keep on going up and down. :p The only thing we do not allow you to do is climb the stairs on the outside i.e. on the edge of the staircase as you could fall off and seriously hurt yourself.

Mama picked up a few books for you and after we paid for them, we headed off.

You were so sleepy by then that you fell asleep once you got into your seat.

On the way to Suntec City, we dropped by the Esplanade to return your library books. As you were still sleeping, Papa dashed up to do it leaving Mama and you in the car.

When we got to Suntec City, Papa dropped Mama and you off at the koi pond as you wanted to feed the fish. Papa met you both there after he'd parked the car.

You fed the fish and turtles with the food we'd received from the Kids' Kampong. It was so yummy that most of the fish came to eat your food! :D The fish here are so huge compared to those at the hotel last night. Those were downright skinny! :p

After we'd washed our hands (a very important habit to have) we had a slice of cheese cake. It was the type that Mama currently likes. :D we had a fruit juice to go with it. It was so sour but you liked it nonetheless. :D

We visited the bunnies and hamsters and you were so happy to see them that you kept on saying hi to them and asking what they were doing here. :D

You wanted to visit the fountain but it was closed for servicing so all we did was walk around it on the perimeter and looked in.

We headed to Swensen's for a drink. Yes, Darling, we spend a lot of time eating and drinking. :D It's just that since we have the Cool Rewards card we might as well make use of it. :D

We then headed to a photo shop to get a photo frame that Mama wanted. On the way, we walked into an opening ceremony. A new shop was being opened. You got a bear tattoo glued to your arm. It was so cool! :D You also received a dog balloon sculpture. The Aunty who made the sculpture seemed quite limited - she seemed to be able to make only a dog and a sword. Oh well ... You also got a standard balloon. :D We then had a photo taken and printed for free. We decided to skip the candy floss and popcorn as we'd consumed so much sugar already.

We went ahead to buy the photo frame that could fit the photo that we'd taken at Sentosa some time ago. We'd gotten it printed in 8R so that we can put it up. That's why we needed the frame.

We then proceeded to Carrefour to buy some stuff. We finally decided to buy a toaster oven. To our surprise, the price of the oven we wanted dropped even further thus we immediately grabbed it. :p We also bought some more diapers for you.

All of us were tired by then as we'd walked around so much for so long.

After we'd made our purchases, we drove to Popo's for dinner. Bubu and Moh-moh were there too and you played with them all! You had fun climbing up the stairs to play in Popo's room and you played with your doll with Moh-moh.

By the time we headed home we were very tired. Thus, we put you to bed soon after we got back. What a busy day it had turned out to be.

Papa and Mama love you!