Ooops! We did it again.

Yes.We did it again. Ok ok. I did it again. I am the mastermind. We school hopped again sometime back. And this time, I enrolled you in My Gym. It has always been my yearly resolution to hit the gym weekly. At the same time this year I have a new resolution to NOT be in denial. Therefore it has been quite obvious that I 'll never have the time to go to the gym in my near future. So now every Friday, MArshy and I will go to the gym. Marshy's gym.

Till today, my sis still cannot understand why am I spending these funds to send Marshy for 'enriched' and 'scheduled' play when you are already playing constantly at home. Haha. well. Maybe it is the socialisation, or the sportsmanship that I want you to pick up. Maybe I want sports to be part of life. Anyway, whatever, let's just enjoy and soak it up!

It's kind of fun when you get to experience the different acrobatics/gymnatics stunts there. The teachers are really good in coaxing and helping the little people do all the exercises.

Sometimes when I watch you pull yourself up on the monkey bars, or doing a somersault with the help of your teachers, it made me cry inside. I am so proud of you. I didnt know it was possible to be proud of such a small little person. But I am.

I also don't know who decided that a mommy could blink and her squishy newborn would be a mobile toddler. Time is moving too fast. Watching you roll and flipped mademe realised you are changing at the speed of light. You don't slow down when you discover your world.

Favourite time of the session- Swing!

Swinging in the room of bubbles!

Zoophonics

So I have been doing a bit of school hopping. Instead of looking seriously for a preschool for you next year, I have been trying out some highly rated enrichment classes. Let me recollect- Kindermusik, GUG, LNT, Staccato, JG, Josiah Monstessori, Zoophonics. And the search goes on. Hoping to find one that meet my expectations. And I am sticking with Zoophonics for the next term so I guess it's not so bad.

You started Zoophonics some time back. It is a bilingual class and I am switching you to the English class next term if we are still around. So, you know what I mean. although the Chinese class is only about 30 mins, it is a waste of time. The teacher is hilarious, pardon me but it's true. She speaks funny. (And no, she is not a Chinese Native.It's not her accent but her pronunciation) and dances funny. Trust me, I am really not trying to be rude here but if you ask me, it is really funny but I am taking it with a pinch of salt and trying my best not to laugh out loud.

Today was a little wet, but not drippy enough to skip Zoo. We are going to the Zoo... zoo....zooo!

No More Clubbing

Yes. We are taking a break from JG. We have had fun and are very sure this is not the end of our JG's journey. It's a hiatus from a grand plan. Funny how plans are often so far off from reality.

Looking at these pictures taken, I 'm convinced, that we had fun and loving the memories we had created together there.

Marshy loving the playground there!

My little indian Marshmellow!

Marshy-displaying her drumming skills acquired from Kindermusik.

Enjoying a tea break of cheese sandwiches and juices with your best pal- Trudy!

Marshy receiving her certificate from Teacher Safina.

Marshy scrutinising her first certificate from JG.

Trudy and Marshy comparing notes!

It 's Finally Over

After more than a year of merry time with Teacher Angel, we had finally graduated with much joy and pride from 'The Village'. All the babies have have come into their own and moving on. Now at 18th months old, it's time for us to move on too.

It was here we met and still keeping some wonderful friendships. This fellowship of babies and mummies has turned out to be one of the best things in my mommyhood journey. This wonderful group of first time mommies. We double date. We share notes. We meet and talk and laugh. And best of all, we love all the babies.

It is with a tinge of regret that we had to miss your last Thursday lesson as you were not well. But it was a blessing we got to end your 'Village 'with your chummy friend- Trudy on a make up class. We started and ended Village's with her and Auntie Lina.

Life is really like a box of chocolates, you never know what you 'll get!

Trudy receiving her certificate from Teacher Angel.

Marshy taking a bow after receiving her certificate.

Scrutinising her certificate.

Kissing 'The Village' Good Bye.

My last certificate for 'The Village'

THANK YOU, Miss Angel! You are really an Angel!

Playclubbing At JG

All geared up for JG!

Happily exhausted after class!

The litany of stress that comes with having to meet tight deadlines during the weekdays, is fortunately, all behind us when weekends arrive. The two precious days zip by. Amidst the maddening rush, we spent precious time together, happy times at the playclub and we even have time for meet ups. I meant to write about them. I really do.

Both you and I are enjoying Playclub. And the two hours every Saturday is made even glorious when good goblins reunite. You and Trudy. Auntie Lina and myself. It's always lovely to catch up.

Both babes always hit it off immediately. You are always alittle more cheery and chummy towards your good chum. And you always mange to get Trudy giggly. And it was always two hours of scattered miscellaneous chatter about our two princesses for these two mummies. Oh. We are so pampered with their cheery company. I couldn't stop smiling. The friendship is comforting.

Please Remember the Fun times

This is definitely a fantastic prelude to your turning 18 months. A long wait since we wait listed to start you in JG's Playclub. 7 years ago, I babysitted your cousin Val for one of the lessons in Playclub. The experience was awesome and I have then decided my little one is going to Playclub someday too.
So today you are commencing your Playclub journey on the eve of your turning 18 months.The sky was endlessly blue and I dress you in tshirt and shorts and put on your new school bag, and off we went to school.

Hand in hand, small and complete We spent a grand day there with both of us dancing and singing. You love the music segment. You were dancing with your hands midway up in the air, wild waves, gleeful- faced.

I was just happy to spend time with you.

Marshy, please tell me you are going to remember all the fun times we have had?


Marshy's new 'schoolbag'


I am bringing my giraffe to school.

Let's go, mum!

Keri is in Playclub!

School's ended! Any homework?

I want more!

Heading home.

Have Fun, Marsh!

29th Oct 2009 Thursday

We had a packed schedule today. In fact we are having a really busy week fill with trials, classes and playdates.I cannot believe I actually went ahead and schedule you for two classes in a day. I had always resisted the temptation and the peer pressure to overschedule you. But on second thoughts, time is running out and once I start work next week, I wont have that much time to do this during week days. So we went for the JG's chinese trial today at 11am before going for your kindermusik's class in the afternoon.

In fact I had already enrolled you for JG's playclub some time back. But you cant start till you are 18 months old. I cannot believe this. You are going to be 18 months old in 3 months time! 18 months is a huge milestone because it is like a ticket for you to access a whole new world out there! Suddenly you are able to attend so many more kinds of classes and activities. That sets me thinking of replanning your time when you earn your ticket to the big world out there.

I am still standing firm on my belief that you are going to play through your childhood. Academic studies can wait. I am an advocate in learning through play. So if you can learn while having fun, it will be a bonus to me. Having said that, I am not against hot housing babies. I am just not convinced that helping you to develop a photographic memory will allow you a headstart in your life? How is that so? I dont understand.

However, I am all for progammes that can teach babies to read earlier. For example-Babies Can Read or the Zoo-phonics methodology. I will be more than happy if they can teach you to read earlier in life through some playful and unique approach.

I also believe that all babies are different. At this moment, I am choosing classes that allows you to play, sing and dance not only to awaken your musical and linguistic intelligence. But I have noticed you have shown a lot of interests in singing and dancing. Maybe your preferences will change in the near future, but meanwhile, just have fun!


First time at JG.

Having fun with the puzzles.

We went to have lunch with Auntie Gladys at Piccotin before your kindermusik class.

Still my happy and bouncy baby even after a very short nap in between the classes.

Balls away! You love helping Teacher Angel to put the balls away every lesson.