Zipping Around this June Holidays

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Tiger girl’s favourite pink shoes

In a few weeks time the kids will be having the month long school holidays. It would be a really busy time for the kids and me as we embark on our whirlwind adventure as we take to the skies again travelling to different countries.

Vacations are a time whereby we break away from the normal routine and try out something different. It is always a fun learning experience for the whole family.

Here is a list of 13 things which I love about being on vacation.

The kids don’t have to wake up early and rush off to school.
We get to visit other countries and learn more about their culture and language.
We get to meet up with friends/ relatives which we may not have the chance to see during school days.
Play dates and excursions for the kids.
Learning occurs outdoors and the kids gets lots of opportunities to try out hands on activities.
We get more time to do crafts and experiments.
Lots of time to do reading and research on topics which the kids are interested in.
Watch movies/ plays.
Have time to just sit there and chill.
Revisiting academic topics which the boys are weak in so they get extra time learning it.
Learning new dishes to cook/bake as a family.
Have time to spring clean the house with the kids.
Time to sit down and plan what I intend to do with the kids/ my own goals etc after having a 1/2 year review.

What do you like about vacations?

What will you be doing this Summer vacation?

May 13, 2014

Weekend Fun for the Kids

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Monkey Boy Playing Snooker

During the weekend we brought the kids to the park as the weather was good. The boys went cycling and had a round of billiards before playing at the playground.

Doggie boy trying his hand at billiards

It is the third or fourth time the boys are playing the game since they have been introduced to it and they are slowly getting the hang of it. I guess that in a few years time we will be able to team up and play a game of 2 vs 2 with them.

Tiger girl on the swing

Tiger girl is still a little young to join us at the billiard tables but she did had a fun time at the swings in the park. She now goes for the “big kid” swing and doesn’t want to be put within the bucket swings anymore. It is really more fun being on a big swing as she can swing higher and further as compared to being on a “baby” swing.

A purple bloom

I was on the look out for blooms at the park but didn’t really spotted many. This was one of the rare few I saw on a tree. I had to really zoom in to capture a close picture of it. Luckily I had my zoom lens with me that day.