Sunday, October 17

Jaimie's First Dance Performance

Whenever we saw children performing on stage, Clement and I always wondered when it would be Jaimie's turn to have her special moment. Finally, the day was here! The dance school which Jaimie is attending is conducting a little concert for the children. Needless to say, I was more excited and nervous than the super-excited Jaimie! I had her costume, hair accessories etc packed and checked the night before the big day.


Here's the program line up. Jaimie's item was number 5 on the list.



We were asked to arrive an hour and a half before the start of the concert. I thought I could use the time after their final rehearsal to make up for Jaimie but since every parent was already dolling her child up, I figured out that I better do so too! Tying the hair for Jaimie was a big challenge for me. I had to do it a few times and pulled her hair (literally) in the process. It was quite badly done but at least I know how to make it better during her exam. Anyway, I was wondering as I was putting on make up for Jaimie, how could they expect every parent to know how to tie the hair for her child? Or is it just my problem?





The girls did one last round of rehearsal with Ms Sarah. Every girl's dance was perfect but at the same time, none of them was perfect! You could very clearly see each and every one's strengths and weaknesses, as well as their character, from their movements. Maybe I am watching too much Criminal Minds. I was actually profiling them as I was watching them!!! WALIEW!!!


After the rehearsal, the girls ran to the studio next door to amuse themselves. We took photos for them. They all know how to pose for the camera!!! From left, Zoe, Lea, Isabelle and Jaimie. I could barely recognise them after they put on their costume and make up!!

Finally, the moment is here!!



Jaimie: "click to see the video...oops!"




Jaimie had a little blunder on stage and her moves were not at all perfect. However, she was confident, excited, happy and most of all, enjoying every single moment of the performance. When she came down from the stage, she kept telling me how much fun it was to go up to perform. She loved it so much.

There is no need to be the best dancer or be in the limelight. Jaimie dear, we want you to enjoy what you like to do, and enjoy it to the fullest. If you like dancing, just move your body~ nobody can stop you.

We are so proud of our little girl.

Now I know why parents shed tears when they watch their children on stage.

Thursday, October 7

Pleasant Surprises!

After the interview was published in Young Parents, I was very pleasant surprised to receive some enquires and order of my book "My Bento Stories". I was even more surprised when Grace from Simple Thots offered to send me a lunch punch to make my bento making even more fun!

I was so excited when I saw the parcel at my door today!



So cute, aren't they!!! They are going to make my bread so princessy and so delicious to the eyes too. I am sure Jaimie is going to LLOOOVVEEE it!

Can't wait to make sandwiches with them next week!!!!!

Thank you so much for the gift and the friendship, Grace!!!

Wednesday, October 6

Bento #144


Since the egg mayo with apple cubes was a big hit, I decided to make it again today. To my dismay, the Sunshine enriched white bread was smaller than my "pita pan". I couldn't seal my sandwich!!
AARRRGGGHHHH~! So I had to use a cling wrap to keep the fillings from falling all over the place.
Should have bought the Sunshine thick toast. I bought this because I get a free loaf of bread with 3 wrappers... I am an auntie, ok!

Saturday, October 2

Jaimie Dance Exam Piece



Seriously, I am not sure what exam it is. Theatrical Tots something... and I don't really care.

Her dance teacher asked me if I would like to let her go for an exam. There would be extra lessons and charges. I signed her up because she would get to dance more as she really enjoys moving her body to the music.

The curtains were drawn during the exam class so I have not much idea what's happening inside the studio. Today, after the lesson, teacher Sarah invited the parents to go in and watch the girls perform and take video. Oh, I tell you, Clement and I are so extremely proud of our little dancing queen!!!

Her exam will be on 5th Nov. Hmmm, I won't say "Good luck" or "All the best" to her. I will just tell Jaimie, "Go and enjoy yourself, dear! Have fun!"

Kids' Olympics 2010

The 1st Youth Olympics Games may be over but we're having another Olympics in town. It's our very own KIDS' OLYMPICS GAMES! We even drove on the special lane to go to the stadium.

Introducing our athletes...

Ezra Chuang!
Jaimie Ng!
Rain Tan!
Cherrlyn was late hence she missed out on the special introduction of the athletes.

The mascot.
The athletes doing their warm up very seriously.
Our cheer leader!
Athletes marching in.
Warm up cum opening ceremony.
Getting ready for event number 1: 50m dash.
Winner: Jaimie Ng with a new Game Record!

Event number 2: Shot Put.
An emotional moment: tears of disappointment.

An emotional moment: Smile of victory.

Be it Olymics, YOG or Kids Olympics, it's all about friendship and sportsmanship!


Event number 3& 4: High Jump and Long Jump


Why were the kids holding the rubber band rope?
Because we wanted to play too!






Parent and child skipping rope.



Friends skipping together.




Everybody is a champion!