School Holiday Part 4 - JB/Spore

After I worship led on the 3^rd week, there finally were some free time.  I sms my sis and called my mom, packed my clothes and squeezed in all the necessary items into the luggage and that’s it – JB, here I come!  So good to have a family that’s always ready to welcome us.  And the kids, they sure look forward to having fun with their cousins.

I drove back to JB on Tuesday afternoon with my two kiddos.  Thank God for a good weather.  As soon as we arrived, the kids began their 'fun time'!  

Playing pretend - buying and selling

I am chef Elyse!

The boys had fun chasing each other

safety precaution: helmet (but it's way too big for Erwyn)

The next morning, the action continued...

another competition in progress

We left for Spore around noon time.  Stayed in Michael Hotel.  

Cousins posing together

The chocolate house at the background looks tempting... slurp

Do I look like the Merlion statue at the back?

On the way to Palawan Beach, Sentosa

When you have four energetic young children, it was hell break loose!  Screaming, shouting, laughing, jumping, running... you name it!  So, we've decided to stroll around instead of staying put in the room with all those noises.  Unfortunately, it was raining heavily by the time we reached Palawan Beach.  So, we went back to the MRT station and headed to VivoCity instead.  We had light refreshment at the foodcourt (one of my favourite!!!) then proceeded to Toys 'r' Us.  It was extremely crowded.  The paying counter was flooded with people with all kinds of toys in their hands (no need $$ ah???) and the wrapping counter was worse!  The kids were having fun browsing through toys while the adults stood/sat nearby with a tiring/boring expression.  hahaa... what a contradiction!

After spending two hours there, finally we went back to Sentosa.

Another pose in front of the big globe

This festive season, Changi Airport had been transformed into an around-the-world Winter Wonderland with the help of some Disney magic.  My sis read about it and was eagerly anticipating.  So we decided to drop by for a visit after dinner.

After all the energy-draining activities, both adults and children fell flat on the bed.

The next day, we dip ourselves in the swimming pool at Hard Rock Hotel for more than 2 hours.  Then, time to pack up and back to our nest in JB.  Just before we waved goodbye, we were served with authentic fine Cantonese cuisine at Feng Shui Inn.  All these were complimentary from my sis & brother in law.

The same day evening, we had a surprised for Elyse - Ice Skating at Sutera Mall.  This was Elyse's first time.  I couldn't accompany her coz I needed to take care of Erywn outside the skating rink.  Erwyn did not join in the fun as I felt that he's still too young for this activity.   What amazes me was he did not make a fuss out of it.  He just stared at the other three kids and told me that he would join when he's older next time. 

Since this was Elyse's first trial, I was expecting the staff to guide her.  Well, they did so when my niece and nephew tried it out the first time.  But the staff did not do so!!!  Elyse was all alone walking around by herself.  No instruction was given.  No guidance at all.  Initially, she held on to the railing.  Slowly, she let go and walked all over by herself.  What a brave and smart girl she is!  Mommy is so proud of you, darling!

Unlike Sunway Pyramid, this skating rink is rather small.  But a good size for beginners.

Elyse fell down a few times but she managed to get up and continued on.

We stopped by at My Library, Sutera Mall (a community library) after the skating.  There is a section of audio-visual materials and there are two viewing rooms available.  Since Sis is a member here, she is entitled to use the viewing room.   The children were thrilled, they browsed through the collections of movies and each of them wanted to watch something.  Finally, Jovan (my nephew) took this DVD, The Polar Express, and we all agreed (after some persuasion, of course) to watch it together.

I have heard of this show but never got the chance to watch it yet.  So, I was equally excited.  The children transformed into four statues with their eyes glued to the TV screen.   We did not watch the entre show though.  It was getting late and time for the children to go to bed.  But I promised Elyse and Erwyn that we will watch the rest of the movie another time.  Well, Mommy also wants to find out the ending.  LOL

Finally, Friday was the day to end our JB trip.  The children grab hold of the final moments to play with each other.

Play-doh Time!!!

making some play-doh noodles?

It was raining the whole morning and I was a bit concerned.  But thank God for a safe journey back to home.  We reached Malacca in the late afternoon and here we go, the activities continued.  I rushed to the church for worship practise after unpacking.  I'm so grateful that my mom had decided to spend a few days with me.  She helped me with all the household chores while I juggle with all my other responsibilities.

To be continued...