Never Forget the Manduca Carrier!

Took toddler E swimming a couple weeks ago. It was supposed to be at the public swimming complex right beside where we live, but it was closed for it's weekly cleaning. So we went to another one further away. Thinking it would be a quick swimming session just next door, I did not bring the Manduca carrier.

Oh boy was I wrong. 

So this is how I ended up carrying toddler E on our trip home when he was too tired to walk.

Photos taken 29 July

Not a happy camper

My poor arms!

For the Love of Playgrounds

Toddler E has always had a great love for playgrounds from when he was about 1 year old. But at the time he was too small to play effectively and going to a playground caused him more frustration than enjoyment.

However, the time has come when his physical abilities have caught up with his desire to run free on the playground so I took him to a few when visiting my parents in the east of Singapore.

Photos taken 24 July

Look at that cheeky grin

And swing!

Phew, made it

Hey Little Mousedeer

Since toddler E does not attend childcare, I am determined to have some sort of schedule where he is exposed to many different experiences and not just be a kid who stays at home and watches TV all day (his favourite activity).

So on 23 July I took him to watch Hey Little Mousedeer! at the AF Theatre. 80% of the audience was made up of school children on an excursion. I guess that can't be helped when I opt for a weekday showing instead of the weekend.

Sneaked a picture before the start

Toddler E seemed to like it, he was a little apprehensive at the start of the show but as the characters showed up on stage and the singing and dancing started he became more comfortable and enjoyed it.