Being Parents: One would assume that with our regular participation in sporting activities that well, we are super active and fit parents. Actually, with our hectic work schedules and parenting duties, nothing can be further than the truth. But heeding the call as parents does mean that we stretch ourselves to nurture our kids to be better than us and to develop healthier habits than us. Buddy Runs! For us, being sporty and active is one of our parenting goals, which is why we make the … [Read more...]
Safari Boo 2016 – Aliens and Monsters
Bigger, Better and still not Scary. Yay! The annual Safari Boo returns again to present with their whimsical and exciting programs to educate, entertain and enrich children and their families to the wonderful world of strange animals and creatures. Here we share our experience as well as some tips to enjoy the entire evening there plus a little 'surprise' at the end of the post! But first, some facts: When is it? From 6 to 10pm on Friday to Sunday, 21 to 23 Oct and 28 … [Read more...]
The Safari Zoo Run 2015
Even before our daughter could walk, I’m already convinced that she would love running. I believe that perseverance and resilience can be cultivated through sports so I consciously built in activities which promote a love for the great outdoors. Since she was as young as 3, we’ve participated in several run events as Daddy-Daughter team. In fact, last year, I felt a tinge of sadness when I was told it would be the very last time we qualify for the parent-child race (after she turns 7yr old, she … [Read more...]
Dana at the Zoo!
It proved to be a busy but fun weekend for our little Princess as Daddy specially kept last Saturday free to bring her to the Zoo! :) It being a typical hot and humid morning, Mummy tied a tiny ponytail for Dana and she was obedient enough to keep it on throughout the outing! I just loved how cute she look with the ponytail! :)We were informed that Dana's lessons for this week will be on Sea Animals so we planned our itinerary at the zoo around the Splash Safari Show! Here, … [Read more...]
Wet and Wild Day at the Zoo!
We made an impromptu trip to the Zoo today before Daddy's leave ends. It's Dana's 2nd trip to the Zoo and this time round, we managed to see more animals as our visit coincided with the feeding sessions at the Treetop Trail and the Rainforest Habitat. The weather was nice and breezy after a heavy downpour early in the morning.Our Princess at 14 months is more alert now and she was visibly excited to spot the animals today. Among the many: the White faced Masaki Monkey, the Ring-tailed Lemur, the … [Read more...]
Call of the Wild – Part 2 Singapore Zoo!
It was a sunny morning, a perfect day for an outing. At Mummy Yen's invitation, Daddy, Mummy and Little Dana woke up bright and early to get ready for our trip to the Zoo! This was our impromptu itinerary and some animals we saw today:9.30amArrival at the ZooRainforest Walk - Asian small-clawed otters9.45amPygmy Hippos and Warthogs10.00amTiger Trek -Bengal White TigersAustralian Outback - Kangaroos, Pigmy hippos, Emus10.30amRainforest Fights Back Show at Shaw Foundation AmphitheatreAnimals … [Read more...]