Doing craft work at the atrium

During the weekend the kids and I were at West Coast plaza where we saw that there were free art and craft activities for kids. Kids under 12 were invited to take part in the activities. The kids got the chance to make their own personalized recycled bag using stencils for the paint on design.

All three of them chose the submarine design and were busy cutting out the design from the paper. As Tiger girl and Doggie boy were not very good at cutting out the design so I helped them cut the design out while the organizers prepared the stencils for use.

Tiger girl decorating her bag

After the design was stenciled onto bag the kids used the makers to decorate her bag.

Monkey boy decorating his bag

I feel that it’s cool that there are such activities for the kids to try out in the malls during the weekend. During the weekdays we do not have much time to let them these activities so it’s great that they get to do so during the weekend.

August 10, 2013

Happy 48th Birthday Singapore

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Thoughts

Yesterday was a special day. August the 9th was the day that Singapore is celebrating her 48th birthday since becoming an independent nation. Singapore has really changed a lot since gaining independence. The older generation can still remember how chaotic it was back then with the racial riots and conflicts between the different races. Everyone was wary of each other and trust and security was a major issue.

These days we can walk around on the roads safely and do not have to be as wary of our neighbors who maybe of different race or religion. There is racial tolerance and the law and order is kept.

I feel that I am blessed to be born in Singapore and am raising my kids here. They are able to enjoy their childhood without having to worry about not having a safe place to stay and food on their plate. Everything is well provided for them here and they have lots of opportunities to have fun in the sun in the numerous parks all over this island.

Even though it will get exceedingly difficult for them to be able to own their own apartment in the future with the skyrocketing prices and it will be more competitive in the workforce I am sure they will be able to survive.

They are having a well rounded childhood and am learning all the skills which they need to become independent adults in future. Like how Singapore has grown so far I hope to that the kids will come into full bloom when they grow up.

Dominique's Desk

Bonding Over the Weekend

Do they have such activities where you live?

Happy 48th Birthday Singapore