Saturday, June 05, 2021

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserves

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I keep telling them, to be careful of the crocodiles. I was excited myself. We parked at 
Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718903

    

Greeted us was a calm and scenery view Dragonfly pod. The lighting was good at 5pm plus

Only mummy will observe such things .. Heart shape leaves, call me a romance at heart. 

It is pity we took nature for granted, and that we are now taking photos with mask on, but it is a beautiful place to be soaked under the sun. 


                            Watching the White stocks chilling upon the trees near the Kingfisher Pod .      

                                                   

It is must look to from the view, near the Kingfisher pod.

     

We manage to see a crocodile quite up close. I wondered how dangerous it would be to keep going. We saw the hikers continued their brave walks , even with the strong warning signs be posted up.           

Moving on to Eagle's Point, it was a beauty with the mass water and reflections of the cloud. This iconic point in Sungei Buloh should not be missed. 

                 

The kids took a stop to look at the surroundings, while at the same time, snacking on biscuits. It is rather discouraged throughout the park to eat. However, as mums, we have to do what we have to do, to keep the kids going and not making a fuss. I didn't see any monkeys or other animals that came and snatched up the food, but I was cautious about the surroundings. 

Trying to keep the food back into the bag as soon as possible. 

Looking at Royce enjoying the nature is a pleasant sight.



.Looping back on the Mid Canopy walk trail, we walk closer to the Sungei Boleh Wetland Reserves Visitor Center. Looking at the pretty pond and the kids stepped on those stepping stones in the middle of the pond. Giving me a 'heart attack' because I was afraid they fall in the pond. 
        

These pretty flower everywhere, and the kids sharp eyes saw tortoise in the pond and chameleon in the trees.  
  

We walked back to Fantail Pod and while the kids climbed up the Pod,, I took a chance to do squats and take selfies and take the pretty view before the sky turned dark. 

 

The park closed at 7pm. The concerned park warden told us the closing time and there was another park warden waiting for us in the carpark near our car.  

The lesson behind was to go off abit earlier,  as we were rushing out, even in normal walking strides, Adele fell down. Her screams alerted the whole animal kingdom, plus the barks of wild dogs, the constant watch out for the crocodiles. It wasn't very pleasant. 

We did enjoyed the whole trip. Till the next time folks.... 
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Location: Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Max Koi Farm and Kin Yan Agrotech Pte Ltd - Adelynn Oei

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I like to explore more of Singapore. The last couple of months had brought our little kids closer to our neighbours and their little kid. 

                                                

They introduced us the mushroom farm to go for a look. The drive there 

(220 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718830),  is a short distance from our house. 

The name of the farm is called Kin Yan Agrotech Pte Ltd, however, it is a pity that we couldn't go in to view. Please do call in to check, as they are following the covid measures. 

However, we did manage to go in the shop, there were selling cactus and huge aloe vera. The aloe vera gel they sold has100% aloe vera. We tried to make most of our time, since we are there, by taking photo with the cute dragon.

We made our way over to Max Koi Farm, it is free entry, quite cool to see the Koi and arowanas. The Koi I have mostly seen are of a decent size, but here, the Koi are large and it is kinda calming to watch them. 

     

The size of the Arowana is as long as my leg. 
                                       

This goldfish is chilling




                                                           


               










The activity can engaged my children's interest for a good half an hour. We left with a pretty scenery. 

    


Beautiful Scenery 
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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum - Adelynn Oei

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Most kids, they just love animals, they tell you they want to keep a dog, all the way to a turtle?After the circuit breaker, the boy broke out with the Papa Koh. They came back with a terrapin. This was after a long lengthy discussion with the kids, on why we would not buy a terrapin.This interest has gone long, and my boy influencing my girl, and they both like turtle ever since. 

Papa Koh decided to embark on a teenage turtle adventure, or just an adventure, since the kid haven't reach the teenage years. 

For Singaporeans and PRs the tickets are relatively affordable, and this is also to keep the farm going for the turtles/ tortoises to live in. For non-Singaporean, please refer to the site, click Buy Tickets to check it out. 

Singapore Residents (Pink / Blue IC holders)

Adults: $10

Children (3-6 years old): $6



                                                      
Find your way to Orto, and find your way to lovely farm. 

81, #01-16 Lor Chencharu, ORTO, 769198


As I know Singapore was small, I wasn't disappointed, when I saw the size of the farm. I was amazed to see quite a few tortoises and turtles. 

Parents, this is a time, when you can train your knowledge, to identify the tortoise and a turtle. I bet this comes up in the kids' mind all the time. 
'Turtles can be aquatic, semi-aquatic, or mostly terrestrial. Tortoises are turtles that live on land and aren't equipped for water.' 

The Tortoise Whisper 



Although the farm is small, but the kids will be engrossed with the live turtles at their feet. Trying to touch the shells. I had a good time chasing the tortoises and looking at the pig-stout turtle. 
Asking the children to touch the tortoise shell to identify the texture. 
                                        

  Literally at your feet. 
            
    This beautiful red spotted Tortoise spotted
        















The younger kids get to throw food to the terrapins.






















At the end of the day, I got to see the baby tortoise and understand that the turtle farm carried a license. The only species legal to keep in Singapore is The red-eared slider, which is the terrapin. 
   
SO cutee... 
And parents, please do not buy a terrapin because it is cute, and released it somewhere else when it grow bigger. But guess what, I did bought another, because it so cute and got the kids to be responsible for their baths, and tanks washing. 














On the way out, there is a tiny museum and outside the farm, there is a pond and chill out area for the children to look monitor lizards, snakes? 


Cleaning the small terrapin and big terrapin.
References 
How to Tell a Turtle From a Tortoise, accessed 29th Sept 2020
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/12/shell-game--how-to-tell-a-turtle-from-a-tortoise/
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Location: 81, #01-16 Lor Chencharu, ORTO, Singapore 769198

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Hamako and Baby Bud Review - Adelynn Oei

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I was excited on receiving the package from Little Kiwi House. The company started In Nov 2019. And I waiting to see what is the rave about on the baby clothes, and how does it differ from the other clothing brands.

I sank my hands and unboxed the moment I received the package. The first touch of Hamako clothes, it felt smooth to your hands and Baby Bud's clothes quality was thick and good.

The clothes with that I have for Raphael was a bigger size for him to grow into it.  I love the cactus print on the romper. For me, I love clothes with prints and it is one way I choose clothes, and the cactus was just calling out to me.
I chose the Baby Bud for the its USA cotton, and the quality of the romper is durable. I washed it once, and the cloth still look spanking new. 
              
The cactus print romper blended with my rocker colours 

Theset that got me excited the most is the one below, I love for it smoothness and the way it looks on Raphael. The colour kinda looks good on him, snickers the mother. 

The Hamako Baby Long sleeve Pyjamas Set is made of Tencel, the fabric women are wearing on a bra on a daily basis. The Brands like Triumph, Wacoal and Victoria's Secret uses that same intimate fabric. It goes to show how comfortable the material will be for the kids.

The other thing I loved is that the fabric be extended at the hand and feet and covered the legs. 
         
Raphael is sleeping comfortably 

Hamako Baby Unisex Top + Shorts Set and the drawstring makes its unique.

For more exciting products, you can shop at Little Kiwi House, for friend and families' discount, what's app me your order.


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Sunday, May 24, 2020

Third one on the way - God Speaks

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9th Aug 2019
On the 9th Aug 2019, I remembered telling a group of friend a verse.

“Children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.”
‭‭John‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I am always feel contented and felt blessed by having two kids, and I always wanted three kids, since secondary school.The hubs did not agree, he always found that two was enough.

When I moved over to the new house in Feb 2019, I felt the house was too small and I decided that two was good enough.

In August, I was praying, as something in my life wasn't smooth. I remembered God said telling me I was pregnant. I put two hands on my tummy and and laughed it off.  By the end of the August, I suspected I was pregnant, but shake it off because I thought it was not possible.

6 Sept 2019 
I went for a health check up, happily tick yes to not pregnant, did the X-ray and pelvic ultrasound, to realise that I was pregnant.
I was shocked, I mean I know I had to keep the baby. Suddenly, I was worried about the house, the school, the finances. the logistic of sending them to school. The thoughts keep floating, even one my friend felt something was wrong, he called me to check in on me.

I sat a restaurant, eating and stoning away, before texting my husband. My husband thought I was pranking him. As from time to time, I will announce I was pregnant and checked on my husband's reaction. My acting skills must be rather good, because those times, he had to look twice at my face to know if I was faking it. However, on the 6th Sept 2020, he couldn't tell because I texted him.

9th Sept 2019
Three days later, my hubby and I went to the clinic to do a pregnancy test, he really thought I was kidding. And the reality sank it, when the results were positive. By then, he was laughing together with me.

Back track to 8th Aug 2019 
Remembering me laughing at God talking to me, prior to this, I even had alcohol to drink. Raphael is really a survivor.

Fast forward to 6th Oct 2019 again, I was crying badly because work pressure and some personal issue. God sent me this message :

Genesis 16:11
The Angel of the Lord also said to her, " You are now pregnant and you will give birth to a son. You shall name him Ishmael, For the Lord has hear of your misery."

It was amazing how God speaks, and how his words came in timely and that he has heard me. Ishmael meant "God hears." I told everybody that this is a son, not in my pregnant belly shape but in faith that He has told me.

I named him Raphael because it meant God heals. :)
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Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Circuit Breaker Day 2 and 3

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In Singapore the Circuit breaker start on the 7th April, we did some marketing to stock food up. My thoughts were not to go out as often.


Instead of going NTUC, a supermarket, I went to wet market to get the food. Doing some experiment on how to grow garlic, and I realised a lot of people are growing their own vegetables.

Day 2 08.04.2020
I am currently doing my maternity right now, with 2 kids, me and husband had to juggle things around. Switched on the home based learning for Royce, while asking my maid to monitor him.
I brought Adele out to visit my gynae, I wasn’t too sure of the regulation, and we can only bring one person beside the mother in. We still had a lot to learn.




 
Royce having fun 
 
Adele painting the Mason Jar
I have put thoughts into Day 1 activities, and managed to entertain the kids. This is not done with repeated screams of , “ No, don’t do this!”

Royce cried when I turned on the oxygen pump for the pet fish, thought they were dying. I forgot how my boy can feel this much. I was kind of touched that God gave me such a kind boy. He said sorry after knowing I was trying to help the fish. All that teachings has not gone to waste.

However God also gave me the same  boy who is over eager and a lot of energy. Being competitive, he and his sister fought over a simple game, which I randomly thought of
I had placed the cards of animals on the floor, and told them to find those animals starting with an alphabet that I called out.

Day 09.04.2020

 Making mask, doing colouring, watching TV.  I saw how pent up Royce was, because he wasn't able to run around.

In this pandemic situation, it divided Singaporeans, the ones who think parents should not bring the kids out. I on the other hand, I brought out my kids and observed the regulation. Being afraid that the virus is one thing.

I did not want the Circuit breaker to last longer than it should . Scrambling to for both, it was stressful for me to keep looking out for the social distancing. Two kids went near my daughter and without a thought I told my husband to bring her away as we should have social distancing.

I also said it out loud and the other mum also agreed with me, and told the daughters the same thing.
However it is hard, as you have other people who don't observe the same rules.

The park then maybe closed, so let's see how it goes.


  

   

 

Day 3 brought us to mask making day and the kids are really really pent up.
As adult we could control, but my son needed to run around. We brought them to Sembawang park, when the beach wasn't closed. 

Although,we did our part of social distancing and wearing mask. I felt that it was too tensed for me, having to remind my kids and having to watch out for people. It might be awhile before we can head to this place again.
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