Children's Day Celebration
I tends to act upon sudden impulse without proper planning. Earlier I have reserved 2 tickets on a children's ballet performance - Swan Lake, but without knowing it's Children's Day on Oct 1. The show is at 11am, what will I do with Ashley during rest of the hours in the day? What about Cieran? I am pondering on the thought when the day draws nearer. I went online to check what celebrations are there in town, or rather, what I can do with both kids on that day. Since I will be at Esplanade where Swam Lake is showing, I check the activities for children at that venue. Hummm... colouring contest sounds in
teresting! Not sure if Ashley would want to take part in a colouring contest, I 
decide to check with her before I sign her up. To my surprise, Ashley is excited over the contest. But this mummy is the usual blur and made a mistake. instead of colouring 
contest, it was drawing contest for her age. Ashley was not keen on drawing contest. Nonetheless, I thought I will bring her there since the show is at Esplanade. Ashley suddenly express her interest in the contest the day before, and fortunately I manage to sign her up. The night, we did a quick pack up of colour pencils and sharpener before off to bed. Poor Cieran, I have to sacrifice him by leaving him at po po house instead of bringing him along. Well, lots to consider should I bring him along. I have to consider his lunch, what will he be when we both go for swan lake..etc. I felt so guilty towards him and I promised I will buy him a beautiful balloon when we are done at Esplanade. Lucky little Cieran was a happy boy when I told him about the balloon I will bring him when I came for him at po po house. Actually I am not sure if he does understand when I talk to him about it... but I do fe
el better after seeing his happy smile when I mention balloon for him. We arrived at Esplanade quite early at around 8.10am. To my surprised, the place was already full of people. Some already started their drawings! There are students who take part in the competition as part of school program, and some are like us, from public registration. This is the 1st time we took part in a drawing contest and seriously we are inexperience and definitely not 'professionally' prepared for it. For all we have, was a pack of colour pencils! Others? Well, some came equiped with proper table and chair, some with floor mat... etc. We found a corner, nothing to lay...(haha!) and Ashley started drawing with the floor as her table. Apologetically, I motiv
ated Ashley that we can still draw well even 
on the floor..haha! While Ashley is drawing her picture (theme is a colourful day), I browse around and see how the others are doing. Amazingly, some really come in well prepared for the competition. I saw some did a draft picture at home, and they are simply 'duplicating' the same drawing onto the drawing paper given. They must be seasoned-participants! I take a look at Ashley's drawing. Well, honestly speaking, I find her drawing cute and beautiful. I think what the professionals say has some truth in i
t-A picture tells a thousand words! Looking at Ashley's drawings, there's no doubt that she loves her family! I have the urge to keep the drawing instead of submitting
it to the committee. But how can I deprive her from the competition? A little unwillingly, we went on to submit her drawing. In return, she was given a certificate of attendance on the spot. How amazing right? The organiser is so well-organised! From registration to submission, all are organised in such good order. The timing went
well, after a short rest of muffin and water, we went for the show-swan lake. The auditorium was almost full with children and their teachers/parents. Seems like the younger generations appreciate ballet more nowadays than in those days. It was a good introductory as the director was on stage explaining to the children about the performance. Being a 'ballet-nuts', I learnt something as well! For lun
ch, we met up Grace and Vernon. My sister had arrange half-day school for Vernon only on this special day. The cousins get so excited when they see each other. Over lunch, we
agreed to bring the kids for fun play at Peekapoo off Kallang Leisure Park, and Cieran will be coming along! Thanks to Grace...hehe! Coz she drove me to pick Cier
an. I have never know there is a in-door playground call Peekapoo. I suppose when you are into such business, you have to aware of your competitors? Nowadays, there are many such providers and children really have so much of fun options. Cieran was excited when I went to pick him.. especially when he saw Ashley and Vernon in the car! He seems to know that we are going on a outing! It always a pleasure to see his happy face of smiles all over. Ashley and Vernon have lots of fun running around
an
d exploring the maze... unfortunately Cieran belongs to the 'shy club' who prefers to remain outside the maze. Upon much encouragement, he inisisted not to step in. Haiz.... what a waste of money. :-( It was only after much 'warm ups' that he started enjoying a little in the play area. Thanks to his sister, who 'kinda-of' show him around that he tends to be more brave. Nonetheless, I believed all the children had a fun time somehow or rather. :-) In conclusion, a well-spent day on Children's Day!
I tends to act upon sudden impulse without proper planning. Earlier I have reserved 2 tickets on a children's ballet performance - Swan Lake, but without knowing it's Children's Day on Oct 1. The show is at 11am, what will I do with Ashley during rest of the hours in the day? What about Cieran? I am pondering on the thought when the day draws nearer. I went online to check what celebrations are there in town, or rather, what I can do with both kids on that day. Since I will be at Esplanade where Swam Lake is showing, I check the activities for children at that venue. Hummm... colouring contest sounds in
teresting! Not sure if Ashley would want to take part in a colouring contest, I 
decide to check with her before I sign her up. To my surprise, Ashley is excited over the contest. But this mummy is the usual blur and made a mistake. instead of colouring 
contest, it was drawing contest for her age. Ashley was not keen on drawing contest. Nonetheless, I thought I will bring her there since the show is at Esplanade. Ashley suddenly express her interest in the contest the day before, and fortunately I manage to sign her up. The night, we did a quick pack up of colour pencils and sharpener before off to bed. Poor Cieran, I have to sacrifice him by leaving him at po po house instead of bringing him along. Well, lots to consider should I bring him along. I have to consider his lunch, what will he be when we both go for swan lake..etc. I felt so guilty towards him and I promised I will buy him a beautiful balloon when we are done at Esplanade. Lucky little Cieran was a happy boy when I told him about the balloon I will bring him when I came for him at po po house. Actually I am not sure if he does understand when I talk to him about it... but I do fe
el better after seeing his happy smile when I mention balloon for him. We arrived at Esplanade quite early at around 8.10am. To my surprised, the place was already full of people. Some already started their drawings! There are students who take part in the competition as part of school program, and some are like us, from public registration. This is the 1st time we took part in a drawing contest and seriously we are inexperience and definitely not 'professionally' prepared for it. For all we have, was a pack of colour pencils! Others? Well, some came equiped with proper table and chair, some with floor mat... etc. We found a corner, nothing to lay...(haha!) and Ashley started drawing with the floor as her table. Apologetically, I motiv
ated Ashley that we can still draw well even 
on the floor..haha! While Ashley is drawing her picture (theme is a colourful day), I browse around and see how the others are doing. Amazingly, some really come in well prepared for the competition. I saw some did a draft picture at home, and they are simply 'duplicating' the same drawing onto the drawing paper given. They must be seasoned-participants! I take a look at Ashley's drawing. Well, honestly speaking, I find her drawing cute and beautiful. I think what the professionals say has some truth in i
t-A picture tells a thousand words! Looking at Ashley's drawings, there's no doubt that she loves her family! I have the urge to keep the drawing instead of submitting
it to the committee. But how can I deprive her from the competition? A little unwillingly, we went on to submit her drawing. In return, she was given a certificate of attendance on the spot. How amazing right? The organiser is so well-organised! From registration to submission, all are organised in such good order. The timing went
well, after a short rest of muffin and water, we went for the show-swan lake. The auditorium was almost full with children and their teachers/parents. Seems like the younger generations appreciate ballet more nowadays than in those days. It was a good introductory as the director was on stage explaining to the children about the performance. Being a 'ballet-nuts', I learnt something as well! For lun
ch, we met up Grace and Vernon. My sister had arrange half-day school for Vernon only on this special day. The cousins get so excited when they see each other. Over lunch, we
agreed to bring the kids for fun play at Peekapoo off Kallang Leisure Park, and Cieran will be coming along! Thanks to Grace...hehe! Coz she drove me to pick Cier
an. I have never know there is a in-door playground call Peekapoo. I suppose when you are into such business, you have to aware of your competitors? Nowadays, there are many such providers and children really have so much of fun options. Cieran was excited when I went to pick him.. especially when he saw Ashley and Vernon in the car! He seems to know that we are going on a outing! It always a pleasure to see his happy face of smiles all over. Ashley and Vernon have lots of fun running around
an
d exploring the maze... unfortunately Cieran belongs to the 'shy club' who prefers to remain outside the maze. Upon much encouragement, he inisisted not to step in. Haiz.... what a waste of money. :-( It was only after much 'warm ups' that he started enjoying a little in the play area. Thanks to his sister, who 'kinda-of' show him around that he tends to be more brave. Nonetheless, I believed all the children had a fun time somehow or rather. :-) In conclusion, a well-spent day on Children's Day! 
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