In the morning, after our breakfast, Kel & I brought the kids & Natalie (whom stayed over last night) to the NTUC at Tampines Mall for grocery shopping to prepare for our BBQ in the evening. After our grocery shopping, we went back home & I cooked a simple lunch of yong tau foo mee for our lunch.
After lunch, Zephan came over & the kids started playing with playdoh. (Note to self : Do not let the kids play with playdoh anymore coz they created a huge mess which I had to clean up) While the kids were playing, Kel & I prepared the food for the BBQ. At about 2.30pm, I got the kids to pack up the playdoh & changed into their swimming costumes. Natalie & Zephan had to wear Daryl & Dawn's swimming costumes as they didn't bring along theirs. Then we went down to the swimming pool where Daryl & Dawn had their swimming lesson from 3 to 4pm while Natalie & Zephan played alongside.
Dawn swimming during her lesson
I couldn't get a decent pic of Daryl as he was too quick for me. Thus his pics were all very blur.
Natalie 'suntanning' in the pool while Zephan played beside her
After the lesson, the kids ran over to the children's fun pool to play for a while. When they got bored playing, they ran over to the hydro therapy pool & continued their play. 1st, they relaxed themselves in the jacuzzis, then they did a bit of 'exercise' in the aqua gym.
After about 2 hours in the pool, I chased all of them up to shower & get ready for the BBQ.
By then, Mum, Pris & family, Kat had arrived at our place already. Pris, KP & Kat brought Ethan down for a short swim while the rest of the kids showered in our place.
At about 5pm, we came down again for the BBQ. While Kel, Pris & KP were busy setting up the pit, I looked after the kids.
Me : Ethan say cheese...
Ethan : Hmm... Can I think about it??
Ethan : Okie, don't say I don't give you face... Cheese
My poor nephew having bread for dinner coz I didn't prepare his share. I thought that Pris will bring his dinner along while Pris thought that I'll prepare for him. Sorry darling, I promised that I'll prepare a sumptuous 1 for you the next time okie...
The kids eating their dinner
Aurelia playing on the iPad surrounded by some of the kids.
She's the most popular kid at that time.
Ethan & Aurelia 'chatting' with each other. It's so cute to see the 2 of them...
Ethan, Daryl, Natalie & Zephan playing while Dawn looks on
Ethan got bored & crawled away...
At about 9pm, we had to pack up coz some of the kids were tired already. Trina, Zephan & Ariel then went back home. Pauline, Natalie & Aurelia came back with us coz Natalie had to pick up her stuff from our place. Afterwhich they went back too.
Mum, Pris, KP & Kat stayed for a while more at our place. Pris & KP had to shower Ethan before going home coz there's a very high possibility that he'll fall asleep on the way home. While waiting, they had desserts!! Kel had bought some durians for me previously which I can't finish. Thus, he brought them out to share with my family members. All of them agreed that the durians are indeed very nice!!
After Ethan's shower, they left for home coz the little boy is starting to be a bit cranky. Then I chased the kids to shower & changed into their pyjamas while I cleaned up the house to the best of my ability.
It had been a great day today. Spending time with my family & some friends. Though there were some incidents which marred my day, I'm thankful for the rest of it. Happy 48th birthday Singapore!!
