tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17431053398423058732024-03-13T08:31:04.052-07:00imyinwonderlandimyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-3800971008749108942015-11-13T21:08:00.000-08:002015-11-13T23:52:27.045-08:00We need a break! 3D2N Port Dickson - The new Lexis Hibiscus(Overdue Post, long drafted, but I had difficulty uploading photos :D)<br />
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The power of social media affects people holiday decision! Yes, definitely. I got this deal from some friends sharing through Facebook and here's our extra vacation, so rare during mid-year. We usually didn't travel during this period, but the deal just looks too tempting to resist.<br />
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The drive from the causeway to Port Dickson is about 4 hours drive with 1 stop. We decided to stop only for lunch as 3 of us were sleeping most part of the journey. </div>
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This is not our lunch :D Its desert after lunch!</div>
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Happy boy, high on ice cream.</div>
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Lexis Hibiscus is so new that it's not in GPS yet. We drove to Grand Lexis and got the direction from there (didn't do homework beforehand). It's really far! But the drive is not too bad, mostly straight road. But our little boy still car sick and vomited all over himself (thank god it's on himself). By the time we arrive, it's about check in time 3ish. We proceed for an afternoon snack at the cafe and went back to use our indoor pool.<br />
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For 699RM you get 2 nights in a pool villa, room size comfortable for a family of four. In our case, it fits perfect 2A2C. The best part is of course a mini pool within the room, makes it so cozy and convenient for us. If you are worried about young kids falling into pool while you wasn't paying attention, you can lock the door to the swimming pool. There's no bathtub, but there's a big changing area before the pool where a separate shower and toilet. I think it's great layout for family! We really need big spaces, if you can relate to what I mean ( if you can't, never mind)!<br />
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Finally, we found the hotel!</div>
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Big lobby for kids to run around! </div>
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Monkeys are so happy!</div>
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Love this service for lazy us! It sets an expectation for the boy that every hotel must have buggy!</div>
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Instant love</div>
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Resort feel max!</div>
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Nice, clean big beds and spaces</div>
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Another favourite past time of theirs. They think this is indoor slide =_=</div>
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Lock the door so they can't sneak out during bedtime haha</div>
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They play pretend row-a-boat here</div>
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Our family favourite. Indoor pool!</div>
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Besides the indoor mini pool, there's also public pools for kids and adults, but we didn't bother about it. There's an outdoor playground, not fanciful but sufficient to keep our kids happy. There's another thing that the kids love so much...... The red buggy for transferring guests for check ins (I assume). But they treat it as their ride, in and out of the room they expect buggy uncles to send them.<br />
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His favourite ride :D</div>
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Small playground, but gives them so much fun</div>
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But you do need to manage your expectation before you come. This special deal comes about because there's lots of facilities are still not in operation. There are 2 restaurants in operation, but limited menu. The kids club and spa are still building too, so there's really nothing much you can do. But there's a bicycle rental there. I've also seen they had planned some activities like Zumba, aqua aerobics, jungle walk and cultural dances. But all not ready. One important thing that you have to know, there's lotsssss of housefly at the restaurant, even when it's indoor, air conditioned. I went to Google, it's due to their open concept poultry farming. Ok, anyway just be prepared and eat in clean places. We are prepared to dine in hotel for 3D2N, be prepared on the cost too.<br />
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You can venture out to the town if you drive. Day 2, we went Giant hypermarket and shop for some tidbits and diapers (slightly cheaper) and found that's there's Old Town Cafe nearby! So happy!<br />
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Let's go to town!</div>
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Why can't we just laze around?</div>
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Giant Shopping</div>
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Old Town white coffee</div>
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Yummy kids meal</div>
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Too busy eating</div>
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Row-Row-Row a boat!</div>
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Buy a float from the town</div>
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Snorkelling time</div>
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Family bonding</div>
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Beautiful sunset</div>
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Quiet night by the pool</div>
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imyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-20005428663255153882014-10-20T09:24:00.000-07:002014-10-20T09:24:28.737-07:00Packing Checklst for a 4D3N Beach VacationIt's less than a month away from my year end vacation! It's getting excited, basically I've done nothing except booked the air tickets and accommodation! But I am really excited to plan out my travel packing list as we will be flying Air Asia with limited luggage of 40kg for 4 of us Hahaha. Well, my hubby said "You don't need to bring lots for a beach vacation!" Well, he's going to faint when he sees my packing list >:P<br />
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<b><u>In my Carry-on Bag (7kg per person except infant)</u></b><br />
- Valid passports<br />
- Identify cards (I learnt my lesson of not carrying my ID when travelling!)<br />
- Cash (local currency & SGD)<br />
- 2 Pens for filling out paper works<br />
- All confirmations printed (E-Tickets, Hotel Confirmation and travel insurance)<br />
- Mobile and Charger<br />
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<b><u>First Aid Kit</u></b><br />
- Panadol (for Adults & Children)<br />
- Antihistamine for allergy relief<br />
- Smecta antidiarrheal<br />
- Saline Nose Spray<br />
- Band-aids<br />
- Antiseptic cream<br />
- Eye Drop<br />
-Thermometer<br />
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<b><u>Personal Care</u></b><br />
- Sunscreen for Adults & Children (Body & Face etc)<br />
- Aloe Vera Gel for after sun care<br />
- Bugs Spray<br />
- Travel size laundry detergent<br />
- Travel size dish detergent<br />
- Baby wipes*<br />
- Insulated Bottle for Toddler Milk Making<br />
- Make-up (& Remover)<br />
- Hair care including Shampoo, conditioner, brush, styling gel, hairbands<br />
- Razor & shaving creams<br />
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste for Adults & Children<br />
- Eye care (Contact lens, Sunglasses, Spectacles)<br />
- Body & Face wash<br />
- Hand Sanitiser<br />
- Children Wetbag & Extra Ziplock Bags<br />
- Pocket Tissues<br />
- Beach Towels for Children<br />
- Reading Books for Adults and Children<br />
- Ipad and charger*<br />
- Camera and accessories (Memory card, charger)*<br />
- Food/Snack (Chips and Toddler Biscuits)*<br />
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- Travel Stroller or baby carrier<br />
- Small Toys*<br />
- Night cuddles (Elmo & bolster)<br />
- Beach Toys<br />
- Water bottles<br />
- Diapers and Travel Change Pads<br />
- Pool Toys and Floats<br />
- Milk powder (Milk powder dispenser)<br />
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<b><u>Clothing (I've not decided how many sets to bring *evil grin)</u></b><br />
- Shorts<br />
- 1 sweater for night<br />
- Swimwear (Including Swim Diaper)<br />
- Tops (Casual, Mid casual)<br />
- Undergarment<br />
- Socks<br />
- Dresses<br />
- Sports shoes/Dress Shoe?<br />
- Sandals<br />
- Sleeping Clothes<br />
- Beach Bag<br />
- Hats/Caps<br />
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This is my preliminary list :P Let's see if I will have extra stuff packed in on actual day :D<br />
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<br />imyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-6010824288194002862014-08-26T10:12:00.000-07:002014-08-26T10:12:10.226-07:00Full time working mumI tried not to blog about heavy topics because this is supposed to be about my loves, I only want to record my happiness and not the complains. But I chanced upon this blog which is very relevant to my everyday worries.<br />
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http://kidsrsimple.com/2014/05/28/a-peek-into-the-after-work-hours-of-a-ftwm/<br />
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I desperately comb through the blogs, hoping to find a mum with situation similar to me and secretly hoping to have a situation worse off Then me so that I will be comforted. Unfortunately, no. I know my problems yet I could not rectify it, which makes me quite miserable.<br />
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Being FTWM, is not easy at all. While most of the readings I came across are making decisions to be Sahm, when the most important point you have to consider is financial burden. Once it's sorted out, you just have to make it work. For FTWM, you are juggling continously. Your single colleagues will never understand that when you leave office on time, you are going to do a more challenging job. You can't bring your emotions to work and you just feel like slapping the 100th person who asked you why are you so tired after a weekend. Also, the decision to be a FTWM is always easier to make, But you didn't realised that behind this decision you also must have some kind of support. Like are you going to force your parents to take care of your kids If you can't fetch them from child/student care on time? Are you going to let your kids be independent to be responsible for their own academics (do homework while mummy & daddy are still doing late night overtime). Would you hate yourself If you have neglected your child and they turn astray?<br />
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No conclusion.<br />
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<br />imyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-71852424848391907792014-08-18T08:31:00.000-07:002014-08-18T08:31:35.012-07:00Loom Love<div style="text-align: justify;">
Loom Bands Beginner :D</div>
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Finally, we bought a box of Loom Bands</div>
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We have been hesitating. It wasn't too expensive, But we were bothered with the safety hazards, the mess it could create and whether G will be patient enough to learn how to play with it.</div>
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To be honest, we are curious and it's quite cool for parents to give loom bands to their kids right? </div>
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A little knowledge read up (so we don't play blindly :P)</div>
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Rainbow Loom was invented in 2011 by Cheong Choon Ng, a Malaysian-born engineer from Michigan. He was inspired by his daughters, while watching them made rubber-band jewellery. This is targeted at children between 8 to 14, but had picked up popularity among the younger ones too. It became so popular and even the Duchess of Cambridge was spotted wearing it during her New Zealand Trip!</div>
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We bought this starter Kit from Kiddy Palace $24.90 </div>
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The rainbow happy colours: )</div>
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There are cheaper options. Random shops selling around $10 for a big box. You have many choices, many price options. We didn't research much on which brands are safe and since it was an impulse purchase, so we rather get from a reputable shop. I rules I set to G, includes that she cannot wear to sleep.<br />
Note: If you wanted to get the original Rainbow Loom, you can find www.pupsikstudio.com.<br />
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Daddy teaching G how to weave</div>
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It was not too hard for her to pick up</div>
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She showed me how to do the fishtail pattern</div>
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The rainbow basic loom done by me, the pinky and white done by daddy.</div>
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She made the blue and white fishtail.</div>
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I made this blue and red fishtail for Aiden and G named it Spiderman band (Spidey colours).<br />
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This is G's National Day band :D<br />
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Rainbow fishtail band<br />
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imyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-65200077770825059642014-08-13T08:32:00.000-07:002014-08-14T08:05:38.905-07:00Our First National Day Parade<b><u>NDP 2014</u></b><br />
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I had never enjoyed NDP as a kid. From my memory, I only remembered the endless rehearsals that we had to attend and got to forgo my weekends due to all it. It was hot, humid and needless to say, tiring! The parade was boring to me.<br />
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That explains why I was never interested to bring G to attend any NDP in the past 4 years. So, what actually changes my mind? We attended the 49th National Day Parade, as a family and yes it's with the newest edition of the family, the baby Aiden!<br />
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Many people will sweat, even hearing this! Here are the list of questions that went through my mind:<br />
- Can he sit through the 4 hours?<br />
- What about his meals?<br />
- What if he throws his tantrums there? (You know how terrible it can get!)<br />
- What if he poops: ( ?<br />
- How to change his diaper there?<br />
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Anyway, here we are!<br />
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Little G dressed up as "The Flag"</div>
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Aiden matches his red Mickey Tee with a pair of army pants ... #patriotic! </div>
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The super long queue =_=" to the gate entrance </div>
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We are finally seated at the green area! Got a good seat, I considered it as the "extra legroom" seats!<br />
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Everything went well. The view was spectacular and G is busy digging her NDP unpack for goodies while Aiden was busy filling up his tummy with the sandwiches I had prepared.As I expected, there will be lot's of people with selfie sticks! Sigh, too bad I could not get it in time for the parade. So, most of the photos will be without me :(<br />
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Fun time Selfie-ing<br />
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With my dear girl<br />
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The very hungry boy<br />
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More photos before program starts<br />
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Patriotic poses<br />
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I didn't expect the parade got me excited! The red lions parachutists, the good old National Day songs, the short clips of the extraordinary people which brought tears in my eyes, the beautiful fireworks of course. All are my fav!</div>
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Here are some shots of the parade:</div>
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The Red Lions<br />
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Daddy boasting about His parachute experience... </div>
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I love those balloons decorations, it feels very "in" & young... Haha... <br />
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He fell asleep despite of the loud noise... </div>
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Power Lah!</div>
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Lastly, the grand finale fireworks! </div>
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Maybe as you aged, You don't wish to stay away from home for too long. I was glad that we were going back to Melbourne city and departing the next day. No itineraries were planned ahead, which is good as I really miss SHOPPING!<br />
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We left our car at the hotel because it was like totally impossible to drive without turning round and round and got lost :( Really noob, but we were glad we choose public transport and it really saves us time. <br />
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<strong>Target - Get More, Pay Less </strong><a href="http://www.target.com.au/"><strong>http://www.target.com.au/</strong></a></div>
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Top on my list. Is it quite unusual? Why am I shopping in an American retailer when I am in Oz land? I am not sure if I am missing out on any good deals in Melbourne but TARGET is too awesome! It's near my hotel and I love cheap stuff! hahaha XD I bought mostly kids clothings that simply can't resist as those nice little dresses, tops, pants are all so lovely at a really affordable price that allows you to spam buy (I know there's no such word, to me it means buy buy buy buy buy)! Check it out if you are in the USA!</div>
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This smart All-Time-favourite white shirt, one of the great buy from Target.</div>
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I am a romper lover. I can't remember how much it cost, but I don't think I will buy anything more than AUD 10? </div>
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I had more girls clothings for girls but I am keeping it for CNY :) So, no preview hehe</div>
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Oh, the toys are great too when compared to Singapore. But still far too expensive when you compare to Amazon.</div>
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<strong>HarbourTown - There's no town like it </strong><a href="http://harbourtownmelbourne.com.au/"><strong>http://harbourtownmelbourne.com.au/</strong></a></div>
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Well, I really had too little time to shop, especially when the stores closes really early. I did manage to get some clothings for myself, and can't remember what else. They had a huge car park, so after we checked out of our hotel, we actually went back to HarbourTown, <u>to park there</u> and shop. </div>
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I got some simple tops and this cotton white dress from one of the shops over there. Simple style, simple price, quite a good buy. By the way the above pix are taken in Singapore, only to show some of the great (cheap) buys in oz.</div>
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Daddy & Girl enjoying the cookies they bought in HarbourTown and even "Tabao" to the airport and eat... (It's not very nice, I tried...) It's their great buy!</div>
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<strong>Direct Factory Outlet (DFO) </strong><a href="http://www.dfo.com.au/home/"><strong>http://www.dfo.com.au/home/</strong></a></div>
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I felt that it's a waste of my time. Perhaps I am spoiled by USA factory outlets.</div>
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<strong>Queen Victoria Market - Since 1878 </strong><a href="http://www.qvm.com.au/"><strong>http://www.qvm.com.au/</strong></a></div>
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Filled with lots of Chinese sellers selling low quality goods. Out of respect for the long history, I shall not make any remark. Anyway, I bought souvenir tees from an Australian (look alike) seller, thinking the quality should be better. Haha and the (pink) tee I bought for G, shrink into baby size... </div>
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Some random photos which I love, taken in Melbourne city:<br />
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Little girl, we don't have time for this...</div>
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Mummy, can I draw on the wall too?</div>
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You can tell that I love this place right? I love grafiti, Hosier Lane</div>
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imyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-10252743288135177082014-01-17T18:29:00.001-08:002014-01-17T18:31:02.400-08:00My Aiden is feeling better!I can only say... I am Happy: )<br />
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Signs of hungriness always good: ) My little one is back, I knew it. By evening he was hungry And active And I am so thankful! <br />
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The colorful Ward 62 @ KKH</div>
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Yes, he's off the drip so can go for walks.</div>
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Dad & son bonding!</div>
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He received gifts from Daddy & mummy! </div>
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He had been staring at other kids balloons And so I bought one for him. Looks like it's the trend now to buy balloons for kids during hospital stay haha. All the wards are filled with these beautiful balloons (it's not cheap!)</div>
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<br />imyinwonderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18341675859748243276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1743105339842305873.post-28402537359192456112014-01-16T16:17:00.002-08:002014-01-16T16:17:57.402-08:00My AidenWhat a bad introduction of my Aiden: (<br />
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I had to intercept this blog post before i can finish my oz trip post. My Poor boy was suddenly down with (maybe) stomach flu. I still didn't have an answer as we are waiting at KKH children Emergency clinic since 2am. He was well And cheerful I don't understand how And what virus can be so quick that he started vomiting at 2pm after his cereal And by 6pm when I fetched him from IFC, he was quite lethargic. He had never cry when I picked him from school And I knew that he wanted to tell me he had a bad bad day: (.<br />
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He was never so quiet And see those sad puppy eyes: (</div>
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I was a diarrhea expert during G time. Didn't expect I can major in another faculty Lol. This time vomit! With no other symptoms (yet). Just after I finish this sentence dr says 38.4 fever for him haha. It's kindof relieve for me... cause it should be just stomach flu! Not anything complicated: )</div>
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Still so handsome... </div>
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Here You go... that's for the fever as he can't take any oral medicine due to vomiting<br />
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Finally settle down in Ward...<br />
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Just when he felt asleep they asked to bring him to treatment room to put the drip. My poor boy, I heard he cried in anger And I can imagine his struggle And wonder why mummy And Daddy is not with him: ( But I have to say kkh disallowed parents to see is a correct procedure. I was totally traumatized by the last time when G had to drip. </div>
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Total heartache to see him so quiet. I always said I rather to have a naughty active little one.<br />
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He was super curious about his drip. He was Looking, exploring And even tried licking on it. I am Happy that he's a curious boy...<br />
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P/s: blogging done mostly in middle of night, please pardon me for any senseless sentences, which also shows my mood at the moment.</div>
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<strong>It's All About Family Fun~Phillip Island</strong></div>
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<strong>7. Our 2 nights @ Phillips Island</strong></div>
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We bought our passes in advance so we will be visiting Koala Conservation Centre, The Penguin Parade, Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Panny's Chocolate Factory and A Maze'N Things. Yes, all these were planned for my G. But we were quite excited too haha especially the Penguin Parade! It's our highlight of the trip! ... But ever since we reach Phillips Island it was raining heavily, almost nonstop. That spoiled some of our plans...</div>
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<strong>Koalas - Most famous animal ambassador of Australia</strong></div>
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<strong>A Maze'N Things - A Wacky Wacky Day</strong> </div>
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This is probably one of those places where your cool teenage son or daughter doesn't want to be associated with and anyone found touring in would be labelled Geek. But yet, we had a fun time inside Hahaha ... x___x"</div>
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This place is about illusion rooms, mazes, rotating rooms and a highest indoor vertical slide (not for the faint hearted me (*__*). One of the staff met us and wanted to perform a magic for G. He asked Daddy to step into a little mirror room and asked G to say the magical words to make Daddy disappear. G followed and Tada Abracadabra makes her dearest Daddy gone! G was almost in tears! And the staff quickly reverses the spell and G says the magical words again with lots of Love ... Abracadabra Daddy please come back... I love you! Tada! The childish Daddy is back again and my little G of course had her smile back ... hahaha ... Haiz... Will she tear if Mommy is gone? Anyway, here are some other things that we did...</div>
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And our little G became a Giant G!<br />
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We tried the maze, it was quite fun!<br />
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Cutie G starts to show interest in this kind of things Haha~</div>
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<strong>Panny's Chocolate Factory - The Sweetest Visit</strong><br />
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Sometimes I wish we could have a chocolate factory in SG (do we have? Sorry I didn't bother to check) so that we can visit as and when and munch delicious samples there. I have some high expectations on taste because it's direct from factory (I don't know why I had that logic ). Also because I enjoy the chocolates in my last US trip so much (it's already 2 years ago!) Hmmmm delicious Ghirardeli squares added in milk to make the delish chocolatey milk... yumz...<br />
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Panny's chocolate didn't win me over. But I do enjoy the visit playing the chocolate games and collecting the chips for surprise gift!<br />
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We totally skipped Churchill Island Heritage Farm due to the non stop rain. We decided that because it would be too harsh for G to go under the rain for the whole day and get sick. Importantly we do not want to miss the penguin parade!<br />
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<strong>The World Famous Penguin Parade (in the Rain)</strong></div>
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Yes, we were waiting for cute little birds to come home at sunset, in the rain. Poor G, was all drenched. Luckily, I had bought a raincoat for her at the Target Store that afternoon.<br />
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By the way, no photos allowed. This is because, the penguins eyes are too sensitive to light and sudden flash can frighten or disorientate them. To see the penguins coming home in colonies, was quite amazing! But I was hoping they can walk past our legs haha... <br />
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First time I allow G to stay in the rain for such long period!</div>
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<strong>Our accommodation in Phillip Island - Ramada Resort</strong></div>
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This is one of the better stay we had for our trip, definitely worth to mention. </div>
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Our Ramada Resort is a 2 bedroom cottage style with full kitchen facilities, outdoor deck setting and full laundry facilities. Best of all, we can drive our car right up to the door step, so convenient! Everything is clean and well maintain, so comfortable just like at home. I can strongly recommend for family stay on Phillip Island. View here for more information <a href="http://www.ramadaphillipisland.com.au/accommodation/">http://www.ramadaphillipisland.com.au/accommodation/</a>.</div>
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As restaurants closed as early as 4pm, we decided to head down to Coles to buy our food for dinner. Also because our dear G had been craving for white rice! This will definitely satisfy her :P<br />
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Cosy home</div>
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<strong>Likes:</strong> Accommodation, Penguin Parade, </div>
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<strong>Dislikes:</strong> The raining season</div>
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<strong>Bonus: </strong>Great shopping at Target store & Coles Supermarket!</div>
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<strong>6. Mornington Peninsula</strong><br />
I hardly remember much about this, I had to say. I always assure myself when I travel, if I couldn't remember much about the place, it wasn't worth to do so: P (some sort of excuses that I came up with when I went for work trip haha).</div>
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I remembered this restaurant when we were still on G.O.R heading for Queenscliff. My dear daughter was so car sick and we had to stop for a rest, getting lunch at the same time. We came to a small vibrant town Lorne and finally found a nice crowded restaurant selling Asian cuisine.</div>
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G was playing again with a short rest</div>
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After this meal, we decided we better not try Chinese food anymore... We didn't even complete half a bowl as it's really quite yucky. But G had some and she was quite satisfied, probably miss her Chinese food badly. There was this Ang Mo family beside us and they totally love the food (we ordered the same dishes)... leaving us puzzled...and we wish they could taste Singapore food someday.</div>
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We continued our 2.5hrs drive to Queenscliff - sea road ferries to cross the bay to the Mornington Peninsular. I was quite amazed by the fact that we are driving into the ferry (Miss Sua Ku) XD. <br />
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While waiting for the ferry, we went up to the observation tower to admire the great beautiful harbour view</div>
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The 40 minute ferry was great as a good rest for my driver hubby :) and I was impressed with the little playground provided for children. It was a good idea and I seriously think Batam and Bintan ferries should follow! If they had a better variety of food on-board, it will be perfect .</div>
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I really had no idea what to do at Mornington Peninsula, except that it helped to shorten our journey to Phillips Island the next day. Anyway, we drove about a little (hubby keyed in wrong hotel) and we couldn't find anything, just "wilderness " and after which we found our accommodation for the night, Flinders Hotel. It looks cool, clean and modern. Australia really practice good work life balanced! Reception informed us that there won't be anybody at the front desk after 8pm - good life! Oh yeah, the hotel had an award winning fine dining restaurant - Terminus. We were so tempted to try but G was so attracted to the other casual dining - The Deck, which had a really nice playground (again).<br />
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This is a more decent bed compared to the previous 2 we had which were pretty worn out</div>
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Enjoying the play before her dinner</div>
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G requested for her own camera and proved to us her camera skills.</div>
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Confirm Duck Leg, Lentis & Cous Cous</div>
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Boring hubby ordered just some random boring steak</div>
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We really had nothing to do as the surrounding was all quiet. We even went to a nearby park and spotted some cute squirrels, then head back for an early night. </div>
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We were glad that buffet breakfast is included. But all we find appetizing are peanut butter bread. Asians are too pampered indeed!</div>
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We had some time before we had to move on to Phillip Island. I wanted to see those colorful beach boxes and we promised G to do strawberry plucking.</div>
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<strong>Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm</strong></div>
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Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm </div>
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Daddy is looking excited too!</div>
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G felt great accomplishment!</div>
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We had desserts before we said goodbye...</div>
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<strong>Mount Martha Beach Boxes</strong><br />
I am quite embarrassed to say that I was looking forward to take photos of the beach boxes. I am always attracted by colors and those postcard shots scenery: p some people just can't understand why people like me will go all out just to see something like this ... Hope you love these photos, some of my favourites here...<br />
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Colourful Mount Martha Beach Boxes</div>
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- I would have to say Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm is a great experience for G as I had promised her to a strawberry farm.</div>
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<strong>Dislikes:</strong> Hotel location. We could have stayed in Main Street where its more lively :(</div>
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Its our first self drive holiday and we went with Hertz. We got a nice and new Hyundai Elantra, in white! Hubby loves the car and was missing it after we came back from our trip :P</div>
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Of course not forgetting Mr Neverlost! You've done a great job ;D</div>
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<strong>5. The Great Ocean Road ~Woohoo</strong></div>
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Travelling along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives Yay! Sounds good right? From Snake Valley to Apollo Bay, it took a good 2.5 hours driving. Credits to my hubby who LOVES to drive non-stop ;P while the 2 ladies go Zzzzz. </div>
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G enjoying the cool weather, the sand & love the beach. She's upset that she doesn't get to swim :(</div>
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It was suppose to be very nice but two of us were getting old and do not like too flavorful. G was totally missing her white rice and so she ate a little but kept asking for the crabs. I felt the 3 of us were so out of place! We look tired and hungry and cold whereas the rest are chilling out with nice outfits and sipping their Sangria... Oh well... Anyway about food, I think this is my favorite so far (also my favorite of the whole trip)! Dang dang! APOLLO BAY BAKERY SCALLOP PIES! Apollo Bay Bakery was voted top five best pies Australia wide by the pies buyers guide (disclaimer: I didn't check further: p). The scallop pie is a must eat! its $10, I believe the most expensive pie in the shop but it's worth a try! The whole pie is filled with scallops & even G fussy eater was attracted to the nice aroma and great taste. </div>
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Moving on to ~ the Mornington Peninsula... & Don't forget to continue your journey by GOR!</div>
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We decided not to bring A, despites many commented I will miss him, unfair to him, poor A, it's not that difficult to bring just one more baby after all, A will forget you blah blah blah. Okay, one simple reason for me not to bring him, he will be better taken care of if he stays in SG. We probably can manage, it doesn't cost much to add an infant ticket, but I believe he won't be able to rest well if he's constantly on the road and as he is still on a milk diet, water is my main concern. I do not wish to boil mineral water to make milk and I am not confident in tap water in other countries for infant. NOT to mention the bad ventilation in the plane. Ok so I wasn't even waiver at all by all comments. I know he's in safe hands - my mum!</div>
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I brought G to play with A before our night flight to Melbourne. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We didn't really have time to plan the itinerary but I wanted to cover the Great Ocean Road, Farm stay, some wildlife, Phillips island and some shopping. I wanted to do Puffing Billy but was discouraged, but well since I don't have much time in the city itself, I decided just to do shopping! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Is Melbourne a kid friendly destination?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Let's see from G's opinion ;P</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1. The Flight - Singapore Airline</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I always trusted SQ. Also, G survived the 18hr long flight from Singapore to Los Angeles as her first trip, so I can vouch for it. For this trip, I enjoyed the hassle free flight on the way to Melbourne. But on the return, I am totally disappointed. So world class brands do make mistakes too. From now on, I am open to all airlines :D</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: small;">2. Farm Stay - Y-Worry Farmstay @ Snake Valley</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A real city escape and country experience!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">But G was totally freaked out by the sound of the baby lamb (too loud). Oh yeah, and she's a city girl who hates smelly and dirty stuff. She asked, why isnt the cow black and white as in the cartoon? Haha so she refuses to touch anything and milk any cows. By the way, its a cold raining day and we quickly complete our farm tour and head to our cottage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Animals! We are here because we thought G will be so excited with these furry animals ...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Daddy became the only one who's willing to go near XD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Can't get G to pose near to the animals haha This is the best shot!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">She loves the big spacious cottage!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Likes:</strong> The homely feel, delicious home cooked meal and space! Also, the weather! We always love cold weather (about 10 degrees), so shiok!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Not much interaction with farm host, was expecting demonstrations like cow milking and things that kids like. We only met 1 host and she seemed to be really working, so the tour was actually brought us along to see what she is doing, briefly. Maybe I prefer the more commercial type which plan tours to "attract" kids! :P</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Bonus: </strong>G saw rainbow after the rain! She's so excited and seem like its the best thing that ever happen :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The beautiful rainbow after the rain :)</span><br />
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G still could not write so I asked her to draw what she wanted to express. She wanted to say - We went Melbourne,Australia by airplane, we saw a rainbow and Koala Bears (to be exact, koala bears on the tree). I think it's super nice! I love her drawings!</div>
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When she first started grabbing crayons to draw, everything is either dot or more dots haha... she will explain.. This is mummy (a dot...) this is Giselle (another dot.. ). Now, she's constantly praised by her teachers for her drawings :) </div>
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