Alphabetical Play

Mummy have been keeping all the paper play toys all these while. All those were the gifts that come together when Daddy bought the milk powder. That point of time, Issac was so small that he did not know how to play with it.

And, now it is time to play, just open up one set of the kits and fold it together. Of coarse, Belle is too small for that, but she will be holding the small 3D puzzle in her hand, and try to understand it, but most of the time spoilt the poor little puzzle…

Drinking Cup

Mummy bought two new drinking cups for both Issac and Annabelle. Hahaha…it is made of plastic. Light orange colour and light blue colour, from the Tuesday night market.

Belle had broken one of the giraffe ceramic cup which Daddy got from Issac’s school Sports Day, as a referee of the game.Mummy choose different colours just want to differentiate both cups, and both of you chose orange colours. Hmm…children like bright colours.

Hope with these two cups, mummy does not have to buy new cups or mug again. The giraffe cup now left only one…

Question to be Answered

Yet, another day of busyness and restless… Received call from Boss about the evening time, mentioning on some work issues: others departments complaining me that not efficient enough to finalise the contractors for the project to kick off, I am to absorb everything to myself and did not share the workload out, bullied by the contractors, not a good negotiator, etc. I am just listening, listening and listening. This really made me wonder, am I really not that competent enough? Is it time for me to something else? something new? something different? I though during Ham was here like that, but when he is gone also like that. Actually, I did not expect much when Ham was leaving the company, all the paper works was done by myself all this while. Comments like that made me feel like am I not that ‘worth’? Or overpaying? Here comes the question again: do I need to leave for something new? for both win-win situation?Hmmm…

No Time for Problems

Parents are usually too busy to solve problems, they just live through them! Pick a problem in your life. Be brave and take a minute to write down the problem in the middle of a blank sheet of paper. Brainstorm every solution you can think of. Don’t let your solutions be judged by whether or not they seem possible at this time. Your brainstorming solutions are like seeds planted in a field – one will take root over time and begin to grow. Feeling and expressing the problem will make you feel better, even if no immediate solution is at hand.

~ 59, Writing Exercise, 365 Days of Baby Love

Aquaria KLCC 8 Nov 2009

We were so excited today, as we go to Aquaria KLCC today. Daddy drive our car to the nearby Putra LRT station at Amcorp Mall, Taman Jaya station. From there, we travel through the LRT to KLCC station. Once we stepped in the station, Issac and Annabelle were so excited.

Once we stepped our feet to KLCC Suria Shopping Centre, the aroma of the Rotiboy Mexican Bun was strike our mind and stomach that we have not eat our breakfast yet. Daddy had bought the Mexican Bun and we came across the Auntie’s Anne. We had our breakfast there, sitting down at the table and watching the shopping centre came alive, so many peoples, tourists walking and passed by. Then we walked towards the entrance to Aquaria through the Lower Ground of KLCC Suria to the Kuala Lumpur Conventional Centre Car Park.

This “ ocean of discovery ” is unveiled at the Aquaria KLCC right in the heart of the city. It is the first commercial aquarium in the Federal capital and a wonderful place to spend the school holidays with the family.

It's a RM60 million aquarium featuring some 5,000 aquatic and marine animal exhibits of over 150 different species from Malaysia and around the world – some caught, some sourced and some given. Boasting of an area spanning two levels and covering over 5,500 sq m, making it the largest in the world, the Aquaria has 19 tanks with various environments to keep and display fishes from various parts of the world.

The concept of the aquaria water divided into the highland, the jewels of jungle, flooded forest, coastal, living reef, and lastly living ocean. Themed around two of the world ’ s major rainforests – Malaysia and the Amazon – Aquaria KLCC exhibits terrestrial, fresh water and marine creatures and it is also the first in Southeast Asia to exhibit the rare Sand Tiger Sharks from South Africa. The aquarium is also home to monkey-eating catfish from Endau Rompin, sharks from Singapore and the endangered fresh water tortoise called “ Chitra-chitra ” which were saved from the cooking pot.

The Highland

A waterfall is a natural phenomenon that occurs when a body of water flows from high ground to a lower expanse.

The Jewels of Jungles

Here, the hidden micro world of the rainforest is unearthed. Witness small jungle creatures through micro theatre window displays. Try to find camouflaged Leaf Frogs in their habitat, while Poison Dart Frogs watch your every move at this exhibit! Feel the shivers up your spine as you witness Malaysian tarantulas crawling in their glass tanks and a huge green snake languidly draping itself on a branch.

Flooded Forest

Explore the lost river & discover giant catfish as they swim through the Malaysian Rainforest, before being greeted by 2 gigantic Arapaimas from the flooded forest.

Coastal

Here is where the land meets the sea. From mangroves to coastlines, get a chance to examine baby sharks & even stingrays as they glide across the sandy bottom of the Touch Pool.

The Living Reef

Similar to a mini coral reef, man-made concrete reef balls can be found here,forming the base for the mounds of multi-coloured hard corals. A colourful symbiotic living environment is created with the help of brightly coloured fishes and a variety of carpet anenome.

The Living Ocean

Get up-close with some of the oceans’ greatest marine life inside the 90 metre moving walkway underwater tunnel. Find more than 3,000 sea creatures of various shapes and sizes living harmoniously in this simulated natural habitat and a hidden shipwreck colonized by inquisitive reef inhabitants.

Imagine taking a stroll down the 90-metre underwater tunnel and having Sand Tiger Sharks and gigantic Sting Rays swimming along with you. There’s even an-almost authentic looking shipwreck where beautiful fishes seek shelter in.

Gasp in wonderment at the exciting live fish feeding sessions and come face to face with the infamous piranha as they make quick work of their meal. Blink with awe at the ethereal looking tree encased in brilliant blue green waters and surrounded by colourful fishes at the centre of Aquaria KLCC.

Before we went home, we stop by the Atlantis Gift Shop where Daddy had bought us exclusive Aquaria KLCC merchandise such as apparels, toys, accessories and souvenirs.

Yes indeed, we have our experience here encounter many different species of both aquatic and land-bound animals here.

Source from http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/, http://www.klaquaria.com/ & http://www.cuti.com.my/

Being Balance…

I was so tensed these past two weeks. Rushing, rushing and rushing. Rushing for works deadlines as the job sites will be started soon by next week; rushing for fetching babies; rushing for cooking their dinner; rushing for washing dishes; rushing for laundry; rushing for taking own bath; and struggling to strive for private time and some sleep. And, thinking of Prudential biz sometimes had made me feel worse…Thus, I had seeking some advice from Renee.

“ November 4 at 6:43am

Hi Renee, every time very excited when seeing you got update in face book, and most of the time is at morning 4am. I just wonder how you can do it? Actually, I have been struggling between working, kids and my private time. Back from working, is very stress already, cooking, household and everything made me feel very restless. Can share with me, how you plan your time balance between the family time, working and kids and your private time? Eager to learn from you...Thank you”

“November 4 at 6:08pm

hahahha.....i wake up as early as 4am to play FB. Mostly I sleep early like 10.30pm or 11pm. No choice. Otherwise I cannot do things l like. House chores share by both of us. I also have weekly maid to do the cleaning. I dun cook during week days. only weekends. sometimes dun have enough sleep.... my kids can play by themselves. so, no need 100% attention.”

I think I have no choice that I have to cook for dinner for everyday, because Brainchild and Fernie’s place do not include dinner for the day care and I have to do it. Probably the things that I can change will be the timing, sleep at 11.00pm and wake up early as 4.00am or 4.30am for my private time. This is the thing that I can do and change. Sleep early rather than late. Wake up early rather than late. Good health and good life. Good habits.

Letter to Yourself

Sometimes when moms and dads get caught up in daily duties like care giving and work they lose sight of the larger picture of their lives. Seeing the larger picture means being able to see the present day as part of whole lifetime. Take a few minutes today and write a letter. The letter will be from your 20 year old child written to you. Start the letter like this:

Dear Mom and Dad,

I learned so many thing from you about life…..

During the hardest parts of my life you…

When I didn’t know what decisions to make…..

Add whatever you want to this letter, date it, and keep it. Shaping and guiding a child is a life’s work that merely starts with how you talk to baby on the changing table. What you do, say, and model to your child creates a life. In other words, what you are doing is important work. Remember that the next time you wake up at 4.00am to feed or soothe your little darling!

~ 66 Writing Exercise, 365 Days of Baby Love

USJ 19 Digital Mall 26 Apr 2009

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Another place of our outing place for 1 or 2 hours at the mall just for a walk and our breakfast normally and a little bit of shopping -  USJ 19 Digital Mall near our place…^^

Mydin Hypermarket USJ 24 Apr 2009

Ha-ha…This time is the walking elephant besides the Mary-go-round…^^

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