QuEeN RaNIeLLE

School Holidays !

2011-06-08T09:39:00.001+08:00

Queen won the S-26 cover child contest!!!

2011-03-27T23:07:00.006+08:00

We went to for the kidz academy convention on Friday.There was this S-26 contest,so i brought queen to take the photo for fun then this morning,the photographers called and say she was shortlisted and if she wins they will call us at 2pm.So me and Derek was saying to be shortlisted already very good.Then around 2ish,i receive the call that she won!! me and ranielle were jumping up and down in the house screaming YEAH!!! Went to suntec for the prize presentation and here is what she won.

1)10 tins of s-26 mamil gold 4 worth $245
2)$50 tung lok dining voucher
3)food warmer worth $15
4)backpack

hooray for Ranielle!!!

Daddy got us rinkside seats this year!

2011-03-18T21:33:00.001+08:00

Things We did during the march holidays 2011

2011-03-18T21:31:00.002+08:00

1)watched gnomeo and juliet
2)went to genting
3)went library
4)went swimming
5)my cousin came over to play
6)went to disney on ice
7)Watched mars need moms
80watched rango(so boring)

I made my first trip to the dentist today!

2011-02-19T13:24:00.002+08:00

Finally brought queen to her first dental appt at GPA holland village.Dr Ong,the dentist was a friendly chap and queen easily settled down.He engages her during the process,patiently explaining what he is going to do and letting her touch the equipment.It was a fun experience for the liitle one and now she flashes her clean teeth to everyone!

Happy new year! introducing our baby bunny Tashia!

2011-02-03T23:23:00.001+08:00

School bus

2011-01-10T08:39:00.002+08:00

Today,queen took a huge step to independance by taking the school bus by herself.Both Derek and I sent her up the bus with mixed feelings of excitment and worry.For the littloe one,i will never forget the look on her face when she got on to the bus and the bus auntie buckled her in,excited but alittle afraid.Thankfully,when we picked her up downstairs at 12pm,she exclaimed that she had fun in school,liked the bus auntie and wants to ride it again.all the anxious and worried feelings that she couldn't get used to it was gone.She has truly grown up to be an independant and brave girl!

First day of school.

2011-01-06T20:51:00.002+08:00

We had to go to queen's school today for an hour orientation.The class size is slightly larger at 20 instead of 14 for pre-nursery.Her teachers,Auntie May and Auntie Theresa,both are very likeable and pleasant.There are a few changes such as no more water play.There will be show and tell for the kids,which i think is quite interesting.the kids will bring an object accoring to the letter that they are learning at the moment eg: 10-14jan is a.so the little one is bringing her toy alligator there to introduce to her classmates.She seems happy with her class and teachers which we are really glad and we hope that she will have a great school year ahead!!

Last day of the Holidays!!

2011-01-05T15:03:00.000+08:00

Baking time

2010-12-27T23:29:00.002+08:00

My mum recently got queen an oven for xmas so we tried to bake some cookies.didn't take pics of the end results though.

Kasier is going to be Ranielle's class mate!

2010-12-21T22:40:00.001+08:00

taken at ION x'mas tree

2010-12-09T23:59:00.001+08:00

Things We did during the December holidays

2010-12-09T00:04:00.006+08:00

1.attended gym classes at bazgym
2.went to keane's 1st month party
3.watched walking with dinosaurs at the indoor stadium
4.watched Rapunzel with auntie Agnes and Aidan
5.went to the library
6.Watched the Chronicles of Narnia:The voyage of the dawn treader
7.Took photos at ION's x'mas tree
8.went on the duck tour
9.went to kl for a week
10.helped out at NA-Na's swim camp
11.went bowling
12.Watched Tron with 16 people.
13.went xmas shopping
14.went to the library again.
15.Went to 2 xmas parties
16.Went to Jb
17.watched gulliver's travels
18.had new years day dinner.
19.bought CNY clothes.

Starting Nursery soon..

2010-12-08T23:55:00.002+08:00

We just receive a letter from Ranielle's school and she is in Sunshine 2!
First day of school will be an hour from 9.40am-10.40am
second day of school will be 2hour from 8.40am-10.40am
Both days are orientation and i will have to accompany her.
Next yr onwards,She will be taking the school bus which is much more convenient for me especially on rainy days and it's so difficult to get a cab from school.I can just cross my fingers and hope she can adjust well and fast.As she will be in the morning session,she won't be seeing much of her classmates from this year unless they are in the same enrichment classes and for this,i do feel sad for her but making new friends shouldn't be a problem to her.Let's just hope that she will be able to ease into nursery well and happyily as there will be many changes for her.

Last day of school

2010-11-16T23:23:00.002+08:00

Today is the last day of school for Queen.It is truly amazing at how much and fast she has grown.From crying non-stop at the beginning of the year to enjoying her time with her classmates and teachers.As next year, she will be in the morning session for nursey,i do feel alittle sad as she won't be able to see her fellow classmates,but for her,making new friends shouldn't be a problem :)
Oh how much she has grown,so many different changes in the way she thinks,speaks and behave.It is utterly facsinating but at the same time scary.She is her own entity with a unique and wonderful personality and i thank God each day for giving her to me.

Alot to update.

2010-11-11T22:19:00.001+08:00

I'm so blessed to have you.

2010-10-27T01:02:00.001+08:00

2010-10-04T22:44:00.001+08:00

2010-10-04T22:36:00.001+08:00

Birthday album 2010

2010-09-30T22:21:00.001+08:00

Officially 3!

2010-09-30T22:02:00.001+08:00

happy birthday sweetie!

Just got back from cruise now going taiwan!! yipee!!

2010-09-09T00:57:00.001+08:00

Beautiful you@35 MONTHS

2010-08-30T23:59:00.001+08:00

Strike a pose

2010-08-30T23:57:00.001+08:00

funny faces

2010-08-23T23:59:00.001+08:00

happy 36th Daddy!

2010-08-20T23:08:00.001+08:00

Ranielle the ballerina

2010-08-20T22:54:00.002+08:00

Ranielle has been asking for ballet lessons so last sunday we brought her for a trial at dance pointe.It's quite interesting,the teacher Miss Lum uses different theme each week for eg: beach,toy shop.She will ask them what do you bring,see or do etc..Quite interactive.Hopefuly Ranielle will enjoy every lesson.These are photos of Ranielle in her uniform.Ain't she adorable!

Fantastic and wonderful

2010-08-06T21:33:00.001+08:00

i asked Ranielle "do you like mummy's food?" she said,"yes, it is fantastic and wonderful." so sweet.

Ranielle's new swimsuit

2010-07-30T21:19:00.001+08:00

new addition to her toy story family

2010-07-26T20:54:00.003+08:00

A quick update

2010-07-26T20:40:00.002+08:00

Ranielle has been milk bottle free for the past 2 weeks.I manage to get her to chose a lovely tumbler for her milk..Initially,it was a bit tough for her but now all better.

Ranielle's toy story

2010-07-11T22:13:00.002+08:00

5 July 2010

2010-07-06T00:19:00.002+08:00

Derek brought Ranielle out on his own today,so proud of him!!They went to Plaza singapura for dinner and to look for toys.He told me they had a good time and even Queen said daddy's a champion!

Things We did during the June holidays

2010-06-29T00:41:00.005+08:00

1)We had library days
2)went botanic gardens for picnic
3)swimming
4)watched the wiggles concert
5)watched toy story 3
6)watched the karate kid
7)went to KL msia
8)went gymboree
9)saw astroboy
10)went explorer kids
11)bought new toys and clothes
12)Lunch at marche 313 with good friends
13)Queen had her ears pierced!!

school holidays is over!!

2010-06-29T00:41:00.001+08:00

Disney zippity

2010-06-29T00:23:00.003+08:00

After looking through reviews on the zippity,we went to get it on sunday.Set it up together and it's really quite impressive.You use the floor mat or the huge joy stick to answer the questions.It comes with 8 gmes 2 levels each featuring hanny manny,winne the pooh,little enisteins and mickey clubhouse.The graphics are similar to the tv programmes so it's quite good.Best of all,it teaches numbers,letters,colours and more.And Queen really enjoys it.

taken at explorer kids today.

2010-06-26T22:58:00.001+08:00

Queen

2010-06-26T22:55:00.000+08:00

Astroboy meet and greet 26 june 2010

2010-06-26T22:53:00.002+08:00

went to downtown east for the meet and great today.

Prima ballerina.

2010-06-26T22:50:00.002+08:00

i got this ballerina dress up set from spotlight.Ain't she lovely!!Queen has been wanting to go for ballet lessons but still unable to find a school with the ideal timing :(

Queen's stick Family

2010-06-08T19:42:00.001+08:00

When i woke up this morning,i saw this drawing on the Easel so i ask our helper whether did she help Ranielle draw the stick Family.To my astonishment,she said that Ranielle drew it on her own and told her this is daddy and mummy holding her hands.OMG ....I'm so proud of her!!!

Queen had her ears pierced!

2010-06-07T15:29:00.005+08:00

We brought queen to bdazzled at wisma to pierce her ears today.She took a while to choose her earrings and settled on an 18k white gold with a pink sapphire gem.After which the nice ladies mark the spot on her ears with a pen and sprayed something on her ears to numb it.And then they pierce her ears using the catriadges at the same time.I was prepared for her to scream but she just looked shocked and after awhile when she looked in the mirror,she gave a big smile and said "it's pink" and she went about jumping around.what a brave girl!So next week,we'll have to go back and let them check her ears and after that in a months time.It is more expensive then most places but i would say it's worth it and they are really good with children.

Picnic@botanic gardens.

2010-06-04T17:00:00.005+08:00

brought queen and Tristan for a little pinic and they had a blast.They had their bubbles,ball,scooter and a ride on.They had so much fun chasing and catching bubbles and each other.Such cute sweethearts :)

selfish

2010-06-01T00:56:00.001+08:00

me:you are selfish,you know..
Ranielle:huh,i'm not a fish,i'm a girl
me:.......

school's out,time to enjoy!!

2010-05-30T21:38:00.000+08:00

club med phuket 12-16 may 2010

2010-05-26T23:11:00.003+08:00

Just came back from our trip.It is a totally different experience from club med bintan.Phuket's kid's club is truly impressive,it's a village in a village.The petit club playrooms are huge and also an naprooms.Lots of toys and ride ons also there is 2 pools one is 0.3m the other 0.5m.If you have little ones under 23 mths,they have the baby club which is fully equipped.They have activtys planned the whole day from swimming to nature walks,beach play,craft work.Basically it's like a childcare but more fun.We left Queen there for few hours each day and she's so happily playing and having fun with the other kids and the GOs.Food wise,bintan better.For beach,bintan is exclusive..Phuket is shared but they have a bigger portion.Bintan,no shopping.Phuket,yes.Once you walk out of the resort,there are massage services and shops that sell pretty much the same things,lots of small pubs and also restaurants and even a starbucks.We also took transport out to patong beach and phuket town for the night market.Transport is super expensive,around SG$40 for 25 mins trip 2 way.Anyway,Ranielle enjoyed her trip very much and hopes to go again.

club med phuket 12-16 may 2010

2010-05-26T23:07:00.001+08:00

club med phuket 12-16 may 2010

2010-05-26T23:04:00.002+08:00

club med phuket 12-16 may 2010

2010-05-26T23:01:00.003+08:00

Dotty Day at school!!

2010-05-26T22:57:00.002+08:00

Queen's school had a dotty day today,something novel to end the term and also a class party.All the kids were adorable in their dotty outfits.According to Queen,the boy beside her is Matthew,her'boyfriend'...faint..

Little kitty

2010-05-23T21:57:00.004+08:00

last night we were at a pet shop after dinner.There was this little kitty that came up to my feet and lie against it wanting to be pet.Our little queen found it so amusing,went over and ask the kitty "you love my mama? where is your mama?" so adorable right!

Ranielle reciting xiao lao shu

2010-05-17T21:08:00.002+08:00

Ever since Ranielle started school and berries,her mandarin has improve tremendously at least for me and Derek.From 'bao bao'(carry ) to now reciting rhymes and asking for food and recognizing some words,it is realy a huge leap.She responds well too whenever we speak to her in mandarin or instructions though she sometimes still replies back in english.But..it's ok,give her some time and she'll be a pro soon ;)I'm really proud of her!

club med phuket,here we come 12-16 may 2010

2010-05-11T22:05:00.000+08:00

Progress Report

2010-05-07T16:34:00.002+08:00

I've just received Ranielle's Progress report today which she happily gave it to me when i picked her up.Guess,she's simply to excited for me to read it.Her progress in all areas are well and her self control is getting better and also she is able to express her feelings in the appropriate manner.Anyway,The teachers wrote,

Ranielle is a sociable and energetic girl who is always excited to see her friends everyday.She is friendly and oftens plays,talks and laughs with her firends and teachers.She shows enthusiasm in all activities and is a keen and active participant in class.she enjoys both indoor and outdoor activities especially playground and water-play which are her two favourite activities in school.

2010-05-04T20:39:00.003+08:00

My Darlings

2010-04-30T23:07:00.001+08:00

Queen's Favourite Pucca

2010-04-11T21:33:00.001+08:00

2 1/2 years old.

2010-03-27T23:55:00.003+08:00

2 1/2yrs old- much changes,so much more fun.Before her 2nd birthday,we went so worried that she wouldn't be talking but now it seems that she is unstoppable and loves to ask questions which it must be answered if not she will be on repeat mode.She never fail to let us know how much she loves us.Everyday,she will say "i love you" and every morning when she wakes up she'll say "good morning mummy" it really brightens up my day.Nowadays,she listens to instructions much better making everything so much easier.Going out is now enjoyable,she still runs away sometime but it is so much better.I,for one feel so much happier and relax when we are out.I realize when something catches her eye,i'll let her look for a while then call her and she will come.Guess,she just needs a little moment.Now,She's like my little shopping buddy,when ever i try something on i will ask her and she will say "Mummy,not match" or when i ask her is it nice she will shake or nod her head.So adorable!!!And now whenever we are out,she is more willing to walk and only when naptime then back to the sarong.My bag is lighter too,thankfully.Just a water bottle,change of clothes and a snack and entertainment,her ipod(a lifesaver).
For me,it just gets better and better.For her,more fun and more understanding from us.

HFMD

2010-03-26T22:19:00.002+08:00

HFMD,not as bad and scary that we thought it would be.Poor Ranielle got it fron school but it seems now it is islandwide.According to her school mailer,most cases occur during march even the papers today said that it is past the epidemic level.Anyway,we were very lucky that queen had a very very mild case of it.No fever or rashes just mouth ulcers and 5 spots.All was fine and she was her normal cheery self.Thank goodness! Now she's back to school having fun.

Things We did during the march holidays

2010-03-26T22:17:00.002+08:00

1)Little Princess mani and Pedi
2)Swimming
3)disney on ice
4)Movies-how to train your dragon and Alice in wonderland (again)

ALICE IN WONDERLAND 3D

2010-03-12T00:00:00.003+08:00

We went for the show on Sunday and Ranielle enjoyed it so much that after the show she immediately said that she wants to watch again.It was her first 3D movie so i guess she was mesmerized while i had to hold on to her 3d glasses which was quite tiring.There were some parts of the movie where she got shocked but overall she loves it.And since Sunday till now,she has been telling me parts of the show and even asking me questions.While i appreciate and love her curiosity and enthusiasm,it's a little bit irritating when i have already answered the questions at least 50 times.I'm seriously considering the thought of getting a voice recorder,hehe..oh by the way,She says that mad hatter's hat is beautiful.

ANRI AND RANIELLE @ GYMBOREE

2010-03-11T23:19:00.003+08:00

Updates on our little preschooler.

2010-02-27T22:23:00.003+08:00

Ranielle is loving school!Everyday,when we reach the school she will straightaway say bye mummy! and hurry to class.Her classmates and teachers are a very welcoming bunch.When she enters the class room,they will say Hi Ranielle very happily and one of the boys will even help her to take her attendance tag for her.When school ends,they will wave goodbye happily to each other and sometimes hug as well.It makes her feel happy and loved.I'm really glad that she's in such a class.
Also now, she is attending Berries and aquaduck.So far,she's enjoying everything and having fun as well.She is definitely a big girl now.The way she looks at things and her understanding level and even her desire to learn is fascinating.Even her behaviour, one minute she's a lovely angel the next she's a little monster.Conversations with her is now more enjoyable,we will watch shows together and she will ask questions which is good but sometimes she 's quite extreme and it gets a little irritating.Taking care of her is now much much easier,she's potty trained,food wise even easier.It's just the disciplinE area which is tough.

My cousin and I.

2010-01-31T17:37:00.001+08:00

Introducing.....our little Preschooler!

2010-01-18T21:07:00.005+08:00

Our darling Queen is officially a preschooler!Finally,after waiting for so long.She started school on 12 Jan 2010 and I was able to acc her for 2 days.So.....on the first day she was alone, the principal called
me at 1pm asking me to bring her home.According to her,Ranielle was crying non stop and very loudly which was quite distressing.The 2nd day was so much better.For the 1st report, she was not crying but not happy.2nd report,no news means good news.3rd report, alittle bit if sniffing.She manage to last through.A huge improvement. 3rd and 4th day, struggle when going into class cried when pickup on the 3rd day not 4th. On the 5th day, the big girl in her emerged. Walked to class holding my hand,at the she just walk in didn' t really respond when I said goodbye, so sad:( but no tears and she enjoyed herself very
much. During pickup she was so happy to see me,gave me a huge smile and hug!I'm so proud of her ! She has outdone herself once again!

The queen is officially potty-trained!!

2010-01-11T17:41:00.002+08:00

Potty updates.

2010-01-01T01:34:00.002+08:00

firstly,happy new year to all!
31 dec 09,a good day.Ranielle wore her fav dora panties out and she succeeded in keeping them dry for the whole day .She will either ask to go potty or i will bring her and each time she did it!And seriously every time she pees,i will smile like I've struck gold:)give her a bit more time and she'll be great.

Potty training.

2009-12-26T18:49:00.003+08:00

Ranielle is officially in potty training.A little accidents here and there but it's all good still.For the past 2 days,we have been putting her in panties when out,only changing to diapers when naptime.But,it's seriously lots of effort and it gives makes me panic!!!Effort-having to remind constantly.Panic-worry that she will just suddenly pee!!Hopefully in the coming 2 weeks or month she will be a pro. and all will be fine.

All done sortinG.

2009-12-14T23:13:00.002+08:00

just look at all her stuff..

Wow wow wow...

2009-12-13T19:14:00.002+08:00

I always knew that Ranielle has loads of clothes but it really just hit me that she has at least...250-300 pieces of clothes that she have outgrow and i am seriously not kidding.As I am still in the midst of sorting them out,for sale,for charity ,for friend and for keepsake.better get back to it now.Tata..

dress up time!

2009-12-01T23:08:00.003+08:00

Ranielle is in love with dress up now.Sometimes, she's a pirate, a chef but most recently she's a fairy!

more swimming

2009-12-01T22:20:00.002+08:00

Swimming with daddy-Club med.

2009-12-01T21:42:00.002+08:00

Our first Movie-Astro Boy

2009-11-09T23:04:00.003+08:00

Brought Sweetie to her first movie today at Plaza Sin.Ok,so we chose Astro boy because it's the only cartoon available,went into the cinema.You can tell that she was very excited.She sat quietly on my lap ocassionally turning back and smiling to me.We manage to watch half of the show,which i will say that it is a great success for the first try.She got frighten by the expolsions and robots eyes popping out.You see,the only cartoon she watches are from playhouse disney,Barney but no explosions,fighting cartoons.We prefer to keep it this way:)so she keeping asking to go home. Anyway,looking forward to our next movie-The princess and the frog in dec,it will definately be better.

One day she said,"Mummy,you so Beautiful"

2009-11-09T17:06:00.000+08:00

2009-10-27T00:39:00.002+08:00

2009-10-27T00:31:00.001+08:00

Ranielle's new favourite-Ping pong

2009-10-27T00:26:00.001+08:00

2009-10-27T00:22:00.001+08:00

Bubbles and snacks.

2009-10-27T00:13:00.002+08:00

Back to the beach with daddy.

2009-10-27T00:02:00.002+08:00

Ranielle at the petit pool

2009-10-26T23:42:00.002+08:00

2009-10-26T23:26:00.001+08:00

2009-10-26T23:01:00.001+08:00

Face painting at Petit Club

2009-10-26T22:50:00.001+08:00

Ranielle's Favourite drink-Berrylicious

2009-10-26T22:10:00.000+08:00

2009-10-26T20:38:00.001+08:00

2009-10-26T20:16:00.001+08:00

2009-10-26T19:59:00.001+08:00

2009-10-26T19:54:00.000+08:00

2009-10-26T19:37:00.001+08:00

2009-10-26T17:54:00.001+08:00

Petit club event at the coconut garden.

2009-10-26T17:39:00.002+08:00

2009-10-26T17:32:00.000+08:00

Clud Med Photos-Our room

2009-10-26T17:23:00.004+08:00

Back from Club med!

2009-10-26T00:12:00.003+08:00

We just came back from club med bintan after a 5D4N stay.It was great!Ranielle loved the pool and the beach.Everyday we would go swimming,build sand castles on the beach.Totally relaxing,no hurry to go to anywhere and no time limit.When you are there,you really don't think of anything.It's so relaxing,just get a drink from the bar and just chill.Our room was the deluxe seaview,quite spacious,nice bathroom.Facilites for kids is very good,they have everything.They have cot,strollers,bottle sterilzer in the restaurant and many more.Food was nice.Breakfast and lunch was mostly the same with some minor changes each day.For dinner,they had themes like Asian,Andaman sea etc..But no more food after 9pm.Drinks are freeflow including alcohol.Loved the Pina coladas!Everything is inclusive including activites,sports.You won't spend any money there unless for spa or for premium wine.Ranielle was at the petit club but she kept crying(separation anxiety) so we only left her for ard 2-3hours a day but most activites we are there.They have whole day activites planned for the kids like finger painting,bubble world,beach play,petit pool.For lunch,the G.Os will bring them and also naptime.Thankfully,they were very patient with Ranielle as she has crying bouts.they sat beside her for lunch and even patted her to sleep.For Me and Derek,we went kayaking,archery,spa but most of the time we were at the bar simply chilling out.We really want to go back there again.hopefully,there will be good promos coming.Will upload pics soon:)

Miss Ranielle and the little flower.

2009-10-14T23:14:00.001+08:00

Picasso in the making

2009-10-03T14:17:00.004+08:00

We just bought an easel from Ikea on weds and she has been at it since then.The good thing is ...She loves it and really enjoys it.The bad thing is...she can't stop and she's using paint and paper like it's free!!I'm running out of paper and paint.1 roll of paper from Ikea is $9.90 for 40m and the paints from crayola costs me $13.Not Cheap!!!But Daddy says,since she likes it so much,just let her be.Well,guess i will just have to control her supplies.

Happy birthday to you!You are now 2!

2009-09-30T15:19:00.002+08:00

Gulity.

2009-09-24T09:48:00.003+08:00

I am guilty of using the word 'Naughty" one too many times when in fact,Ranielle is only a curious and energetic Child.Yes,she is mischevious always testing boundaries but i realize that's the way she realizes cause and effect.when she doesn't want to leave a place,she merely wants to play a while longer or just to look around longer.Give her a few more minutes and she will leave on her own accord,no shouting,scolding needed.She will just simply follow you.All she need is time.She is not naughty but curious.I once spoke to a mother whose son and Ranielle has the same character.She told me,in the conventional way,people will say that they are naughty because they are active but in an unconventional way,they are really great kids.
My daughter knows her Ps and Qs,very loving and affectinate and knows how to behave more than i give her credit for.Yes,there are toy snatching when playing with other kids,but it's not always her and these things do happen.But What i realize is She's perfect and i'm the one with the flaw.