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Sunday, 21 April 2013

Play School Hunting.

Alright. Chempaka has been tad too hyperactive lately especially after Melur was born but I have anticipated this since the very first day we went back to our house after delivery. She'll do things that annoy me and ohh I don't think I need to elaborate more. So Shafiz and I decided to put her in a play school so she can interact and play with other kids. Besides that, she'll be able to learn how to take instructions and a little discipline I hope.

Before I go further on this topic, I just want to say that it is my decision and Shafiz of course to enrol our girl in a play school. That doesn't mean if you don't want to enrol yours, you are better or worse parents. No one can tell what's best for your child except you and the child him or herself.

We decided to try this two play schools. Both are located not too far from home. Kinderland is just five minutes away and Nakorn Sari is about fifteen minutes away. We have yet to try any of these but we decided to start trying by end of April as our schedule is kind of tight.

Anyhoo, I'll update about it next time and will come up with the answer on which school to send our little miss. Adios.

Kinderland Section 14. (courtesy of Google)
 
Sorry no photo of Nakorn Sari (yet).




Saturday, 20 April 2013

My Sesame Street Adventure.

Woo Hoo!!! Sunny day it was indeed in Universal Studios Singapore. No clouds hanging in the sky. It was a fantastic day to spend, have breakfast with and meet the ever popular Sesame Street characters. Let me tell you the way to Sesame Street. Hahaha! Meet Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Grover and Abby Caddaby. If you like Sesame Street, well then you get what I'm trying to say here.

We (a lot of time it is more of me! Hehe!) are biggg fans of the show. From my husband, to me, to my brother and now my daughter Chempaka and guess who else??? My helper too, love Sesame Street. Basically, we kind of grow with Sesame Street. So, we were flabbergasted when we knew that Sesame Street is going to be in USS. We planned to go there since last year. Of course I had to make sure I delivered my second baby before going there. Just kidding!

We bought a really great package for the Sesame Street adventure. We had breakfast with the characters although it was a tiny bit annoying to snap some shots with them because we had to queue up to take pictures instead of the characters come to us. Well, it was supposed to be BREAKFAST WITH SESAME STREET CHARACTERS after all. It was difficult for me to chase after them as I have one baby and a hyperactive toddler.

The food were abundance. The spread were so unique and trust me, I didn't really get to enjoy the food much as I was too busy tailing my toddler going after Elmo and friends. Me included!

My husband and I didn't get to try other rides as my Chempaka was soooo hooked up with the characters. Believe it or not? There are five Sesame Street shows a day and out of five, we saw four and Chempaka just didn't want to leave the area where they held the shows. Oh no! Poor Shafiz was soo exhausted taking care of Chempaka. Thank you my love. We can't thank you enough for everything.

Some photos for your eyes only!

We are family.

While waiting for Papa to get our tickets. Uncle Hairul tagged along to help as a babysitter.
 
On our way to where the air is sweet.
 
Us with Abby Caddaby.

See what I mean! ELMO's pancake.

Chempaka busy with Mama.
 
Elmo, Cookie, Oscar and Big Bird cuppies.
 
My favourite Oscar the Grouch who reminds me of ME!

Us with Mr. Grouchy.
 
Do you know who is this? Hola! It's Rosita.
 
Us with Cookie Monster.
 
Another one with Cookie.

Kudos to the people inside the characters' costumes. You guys made my daughters day brighter by dancing and entertaining us. It is scorching hot to be in there but well done by making a lot of kids and adults smile throughout our day there! Thank you!
 
Pity Papa had to queue again and again and again taking photos with the characters. Thank you indeed.
 
Hi Barkley!
 
More souvenirs! I want to bring them all back home!
 
The ride I didn't manage to try among others.
 
Me and my girls! All in Elmo shirts.
Me and Melur Maira.
 
Us all with everyone.
 
On our way back on board MAS flight.
 
 
P/S-
 

Food outlets in USS served Halal food (for Muslims) and they taste great too. We'd love to try the pizza next time we're there Insya Allah.
 
I'm a little greedy that I wish all the characters were there such as Telly Monster, Zoe, Prairie Dawn, Baby Bear and more and more. Hahahaha!
 
I want to go again when the girls are big enough to try on the rides with them.
 
Thank you again my darling love for the lovely time spent there. Can't wait for your birthday trip next. Hint! Hint!


Starry daylight at PJ Live Arts.

We were lucky to catch the play of How To Catch A Star at Jaya One, PJ. After all, it's just nearby our house. It was Chempaka Naura's first theatre watching and her parents were the ones who is over the moon. It was pretty full because there were a couple of schools or kindies with children/students came to watch too. We did enjoy it although it was tad too boring for my daughter. Not until the actors started splashing and shooting us with water guns. Haha! Chempaka Naura did enjoy it (especially the water part!)

Here are some of the photos taken on that day.

 In the elevator on the way up to theatre hall. 
Posing with the tiny poster.

One with Papa.
Waiting for the show to start.
The simple but cute set-up.
Look at the number of kids downstairs.
Us.
Thank you Papa for Sushi King after the show.
 
There you have it. The play was alright for me. Nothing to shout about so much but it's good enough for me to try to expose my little miss to the theatre world. Hope to go for another one soon.