and We're Off

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away from our familiar hometown into JB for a brief getaway.

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Shop and shop, eat and eat is just what's in the agenda. Anything more, maybe a movie? Hee....

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Before May Day

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Labour Day is around the corner and what does May Day means to a working mum? Just another public holiday break to unwind totally or spent time with her family + household chores?

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Many a times I really wonder what lies ahead of my work path after spending more than 7 years with my current employment - I am feeling that "7-Year Inch" and tiredness. Perhaps when someone is too familiar with his environment and routine, it's natural to feel tired of it.

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That feeling is just like that of a person who will find thrills in something new. Once that thrill vanishes, the same old familiar tiredness will return to haunt you until you find a brand new thrill once again. The cycle goes round and round in circles.

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I've decided that instead of falling into the thrill/tiredness cycle, I'll rather let it be. Treat an employment as a means to be paid so to feed & indulge myself, while my most important focus is shifted to care for the family and find self-improvement along the course of family focus. I'll not let the ambition of climbing the corporate ladder blind my other more important personal objectives.

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After all, being in the top positions does not necessary bring you that liberalisation and happiness. I'll rather have a great mental rest on that day.

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Free Cone Treat

from Ben & Jerry who else?

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Free cone day is back for its 30th year!

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Tomorrow is not only an annual FREE CONE ALL DAY tradition around the world of this beloved ice cream maker, it also coincides with its 30th birthday!

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Mark down your calendar everyone and charge to your nearest Ben & Jerry's outlet tomorrow. Enjoy!!

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Happy Hatch Day Gong-Gong!

GONG GONG, here's a number for you,
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"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you (GONG-GONG),
Happy Birthday to you!"
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Hope you enjoyed your sumptuous dinner and birthday cake!
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Music & Movements

Our boy is a proven music lover (guess he takes after more of his daddy).

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Whenever the TV flashes commercials or if we blast music through our audio speakers, he'll start to dance around the house.

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Here's a latest clip of him, dancing to the tune of "Wheels on the bus" with his daddy clapping around.

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It's so interesting to see him enjoying himself with all sorts of actions and movements. It's absolutely comical and amusing! He makes our day!

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Our family's signature

Was browsing the web and chanced upon a free signature site.
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Out of fun and curiosity, I tried and chose this!
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What do you think? Oh well, got to find a chance to ask Master ANG if he likes it. (heh heh)
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more on the Letter B

B is also for "Butterfly".

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Colouring is one of the usual activities prepared for our darling son at home. Now that we're still enforcing the Letter B, I've done a search & printed out pictures, animals or any items that is related to the Letter B. This day, it's colouring the Butterfly.

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I'll usually singing along the alphabet song that is also taught in school via Letterland which goes like this:

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"Bouncy Ben says "b" in words

Bouncy Ben says "b" in words

Bouncy Ben says "b" in words,

before he bounces home."

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After much colouring, Letter shaping will be next!
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I want to go ZOO

"I want to go (to) ZOO Daddy!"

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A request we very often hear coming from our child in the recent months. As doting parents, we definitely choose not to disappoint the young. Hence Master ANG planned for a zoo trip few weeks back after being "pestered" by his dear son. Hee Hee....

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So yesterday, a group of us consisting Mr & Mrs How, Mr & Mrs Chua with their lovely son (a.k.a.) Kiet's little best friend Poh Ong plus our family of 3 went for a Zoo Outing.
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We're so anticipating this time that we've brought along lots of food for the outing! We've got Bee Hoon, yummy Thai Duck curry, sandwiches, hot & cold drinks, salads, biscuits etc. (Yes, that's where it'll add those fats around the tummy)
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(Which part are we located now?)
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All of us noticed on this outing that most of the animals are more 'lively'. They are seen roaming around and some even come about as "closer" to us as compared to the last few trips we've made.
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(See those Cheetahs !! We're so close to them)
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(Smile for the camera dears)
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Our little boy is so excited when he saw the horse carriage passing by. He even requested to touch the horse and take a picture!
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We also passed by the Children's World and allowed him some play time at the open playground, while the adults took a resting break from the walk! hahahaha..............getting old & lack of exercise mainly.
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Yes, all of us managed to watch the ending part of the little Elephant Show before settling down to eat lunch. After munchie, we continued to walk the entire park until it passes 1pm to decide that we should call it a day to allow the children to return for their afternoon naps.
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Bottonline: all of us enjoyed the morning walk (very refreshing) and children had a fun time interacting with nature! Till next time, ZOO TRIP to be planned again!

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Satisfied dinner

The family spent most of our day time clearing up the usual chores at home.

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On such a typical Saturday especially after all the hard work, what better way to reward ourselves? Food!!!

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Sumptuous food to end the week and to reward ourselves for all the hard work we've put in.

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Grieve

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Today, our family is trying our best to come to terms with a piece of news. A bad, bad news.

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We have lost our unborn nephew in the early morning today.

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We hope everyone; our close friends, colleagues & relatives can give us that strength and hope, in order for us to be able to console and support our dear sis and bro-in-law. This, will be a difficult period for our family.

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Dearest Nephew,

Thank you for being a strong boy all these while. Your survival spirit will live in our hearts.

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Wherever you are now, we hope you're in good hands, resting in peace.

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Uncle, Aunty & your cousin Kiet loves you forever.

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Concept of an Aeroplane

Although the family seldom indulge in buying playthings for our son, we're always exercising prudence when choosing the right toys for our little kid.

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Recently, Master ANG brought a toy aeroplane for Kiet and oh my, he was very delighted indeed with his new toy!

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Though the plane moves, turns around and makes landing with sounds, it's movements is rather similar to an actual air-craft. Especially when the aeroplance makes it's landing, I noticed Kiet liked the 'zoooossshhh' sound most!

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Hahaha..........., Well, at least the concept of an air-craft is obvious to our child. We won't welcome those toys that converts a plane to a robot.

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Colourful World

It's really a joy being accompanied by a child.

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Their little minds' so innocent and they'll actually believe whatever you tell them! Their world is full of fantasy, imaginations and carefree play-time.

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The world is really so colourful in their eyes! Even a dinosaur is beautiful - or is it not? Hmmm....

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Barney's Let's Imagine Live!

Wow, we're going.............................we're definitely going to watch this live!
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Ticketing starts at 9am today at SISTIC.
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Our tow is back in town!

Yes, we have returned.

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Last night in fact, after about 6 hours of ride on the coach boarding from our favourite short holiday location - The Genting Highlands.

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Life resume as per normal today, Kiet was sent to school and both the Master and Mistress ANG resumes workday.

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Updates of our trip will be uploaded shortly.....Hee!
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