outings

Elliot is now 3-months old, and becoming more alert every day. He's a really good natured baby, and has us all charmed with his ready smiles.

This week, Aiden's playgroup had an outing to Jurong Bird Park where he had more fun playing in the rain than looking at the birds.

This nice shot of Aiden and Mae was taken on the Monorail en route.
He was most happy to find this wet step which was a perfect Aiden-sized seat.
He also enjoyed feeding these worms to the birds.

food for thought

Our good friend (and bridesmaid) Shiao recently opened an uber-cool cafe with her friends at Bugis Junction. Called "Food for Thought" it aims to offer stimulation for the mind as well as the palete.

We were there in the first week to sample the tasty food & support our friends.

Aiden and I were goofing-off, and here are the resulting photos.

here comes the sun

Aiden's favourite phrase of late has been "Here comes da SUN!" thanks to the Beatles, or rather a collection of lullaby renditions of their songs.



It's like baby musak without words, but so listenable because it's so familiar, and we get to sing along a la parent karaoke.

There's a whole series of Rockabye lullaby renditions of famous/contemporary bands, and we have the Coldplay CD too.

Aiden's chatter has grown increasingly imaginative and endearing (spoken like a smitten parent). He's taken to singing/reciting nursery rhymes and exploring more pretend/role play. Conversations can be wonderfully unpredictable:

Aiden: "Bow Wow having breakfast."
(Aiden then makes smacking sounds with his lips, as though he's eating. Bow Wow is his favourite stuffed dog, by the way.)

Mae: "Mmm, breakfast. What is he having?"
Aiden: "Chicken."
Mae: "Chicken? For breakfast? Uhmmm, ok. That chicken looks tasty."
Aiden: "And owanges. And stor-bweeees. And baby corn."
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Aiden: " Smell."
(He gestures toward Mae's handphone.)

Andy: "You want to smell Mummy's phone?"
(Andy holds out my mobile. Aiden gives it a good sniff and crinkles his nose.)

Andy: "What's it smell like?"
Aiden: "Phone!"