Sunday, January 07, 2018

2 Days 1Night at JB - Hello Kitty Land & Aeon

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We wanted a short getaway.  A getaway which both parents and children can enjoy, and we decided on Hello Kitty Land.Before we can exhaust the energy of the kids, we had to intake some food to top up the kids' everlasting energy.
We stopped by Shoon Huat Bak Kut Teh 顺发肉骨茶
Add: 13, Jalan Sutera 1, Taman Sentosa, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
This is the first time for the kids, and my friends and the helpers.  This is not your typical Singaporean pepper bak kut teh. I felt that it is more flavourful and unique to the taste. 

The kids were jumping up and down, upon hearing Hello Kitty land. Papa Koh bought the tickets online. 

OPERATING HOURS:

Wednesday – Monday, 10am – 6pm


CONTACT NUMBER:

1 300 88 FAMILY (326459) Malaysia
+603 2203 9668 Outside Malaysia

                                        
I was not exactly a Hello Kitty fan, however, was surprisingly greeted by the 3 storeys of entertainment and amusement for the kids. It started off with photo taking, which warmed the kids up. 
Followed by cookie making at Wish Studio, which is located near the entrance. I haven't done it before, it was also interesting to me as an adult. I wanted to be the mummy who let the child get creative, but I can't help to guide Adele to have a nice cookie, and after which, I allow them free play. Guess what, kids being kids, Royce added more chocolate chips to his cookie. 
Adele's Hello Kitty has a mole near her eyes, 
while as Royce added more chocolate to his Hello Kitty cookie, 
to make it taste yummy. 

Mama Koh gifting Hello Kitty cookie to Papa Koh
Not only the kids had fun, the adults toyed around with the cookie. We had to queue again for the badge making in the same studio, perhaps to have better crowd control quality. 
The kids have a creative way of colouring, But I do love it because there is only one kind of badge for each kid. 
Walking along the park, we headed our way to Kitty's house,  Kitty house looks like a dream house, with large dining table and a large bathtub. A Kitty's fan can take photos of her heart's desire in that house. The kids loved the props and pose along for our cameras.

When we came out, it was a nice timing to catch Kitty's Purrfect Stage performance. It was a first time hearing Daniel's voice and catching him a long wallet in his back pocket. (we have a very beng Kitty here) 
All the kids were watching attentively, as the Kittys swung and danced. After the concert ends, the  kids dashed into the indoor playground, as it is a natural thing. 
Overwhelmed by the balls, the adults decided to throw the balls at each other. While the kids are entertained by picking up the balls and putting into the container that pressure mechanism that make the balls float into the long pipe and releasing it into the playground again.
Indoor Playground
My daughter is below 90cm , for your reference.
                                            
The tea cups rides allow the kids to move the steering wheel and rotate the cup at the same time. The kids generally like to play the tea cup.
 
We managed to catch Barney show on time, proceed to another indoor playground and arcade games. Guess what? The Arcade games are free-flow till the children's heart content. 
While the common goal's of the parents to let the children have fun, the other objective is to let them sleep early that night. I concussed at Bob the Builder indoor playground , while the children energy are well spent. 


Entertaining them next , was Thomas the train, while the parents of little girls eagerly queued at Angelina Ballerina dance class. Those who waited patiently got their girls to put on the tutu skirt and the cute hairbands. They children were rewarded for their effort in their patience and dance by receiving a certificate. 

Are we done yet? No. Level 3 brought us to :
1) Windmill Station

2) Bertie the Bus sat the two families, including the adults. I am not going to hide, my inner kid self-enjoyed a lot.
3) Knapford Station Thomas Train Ride, as we boarded the train, we had a great view of the tunnel and massive Sodor Playground. 
Royce and Scarlett monkeying around Thomas the train.
And we are just excited to be on his backend passenger
4) Harold's Helitours ride is not for the motion sickness,  it has a handbrake bring the ride closer to the real thing. 
                                   
5) Colin Crane Drop Ride is strictly off limits for 90cm and below.  
While the adults feel chill and relax, the kids are so excited. 
                           
6) Sodor Playground is massive, I think the bigger kids can play by themselves. If not, the parents have to sit through the slides and climb and up and down with kids 

We went a recommended Coffeeshop and eat to the adults' heart content, fill the stomachs of the children. It is a rather family friendly place if you asked me. 

Yi Jia Seafood Sdn. Bhd.
No. 21 & 23, Jalan Indah 25/1, Taman Bukit Indah 2, Johor, 81200 Johor Bahru, Malaysia

After settling the kids, which took them a while to sleep. ( Mama Koh complains , see this is so much energy they have. ) The Jedis went out hunting for Star Wars at Aeon Mall Bukit Indah, LOT S51, Aeon Bukit Indah Shopping Centre, 8, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
The kids and Star Wars drained out our energy. 

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Royce and Adele's milestone

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Royce was coming home from school,  barged into the house without washing his legs.  I was resorted to using this method, 'I am going to sell you to garang guni'. 
He went to wash his legs instantly but barged in to kitchen and whined for his Milo drink before dinner. 

I was angry but his behaviour and told him again, I am selling you to garang guni. When he came out , he was angry with me scolding him, he yelled the exact same words to my face.

The kids , they do learn fast......

Thursday, September 28, 2017

My first whip- Adelynn Oei

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I took out the magic wand last night.
Waving and whipping it on the boy ,who put his hands in his mouth. 
Cringing at the crack of the sound,  but my heart felt no emotions like I am supposed to do it.
Only when he cried with an ouch.
Felt the lash was on me instead.
My first whip.
A guilty mum

Saturday, September 02, 2017

Travel with Bangkok with 4 year old ( Part 2 ) , Dinosaur Planet & Benchasiri Park

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After filling those stomach of ours at The Emporium, we went to the Benchasiri Park. This place was recommended by the Uber Driver, when we were about to reach the Dinosaur Park ,earlier in the day. 

Benchasiri Park 
Benchasiri Park is just beside Dinosaur Park. this park was to commemorates the fifth cycle (sixtieth) birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit on 12 August 1992.

Filled with the lushful greens and calming nature , there are lots of joggers , who come here . The park has two playgrounds, and we let Royce played on his own. I was more of the helicopter parents. Maybe because when I was younger , I broke my wrist ,and resulted in my careful nature towards my kids. 

However, the kids that played there , no matter what age they are, they were independent. The maids or the parents who watched over the kids were more lay back. And with that attitude, I also tried to hands off Royce, it was abit painful for me. However , I am glad I did. I didn't know I was so tired, and lucky I had my sunglasses on, I fell asleep on the bench. 

Walking to river , Royce was very fascinated with the fishes. The people of Thailand have beautiful hearts. They gave my boy some fish food to let him encounter, the closeness of fishes that swim close to the the grass bed.  I was touched by the open-ness. It makes me want to come to that park/ Thailand again. 

Amidst the developing Bangkok, this is a beautiful place to visit. 
Mother and son, Mother and Son

We are back to the Dinosaur Park for more exciting event.  To see the dinosaur show @ Great Volcano and the Extinction Live Show Performance
The different timings 
The entire day at the Dinosaur world and park was fulfilling and exhausting. We concluded the day with dinner @  Bei Otto Restuarnt , 1 Sukhumvit 20, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Bangkok 10110, Thailand 

Bei Otto Restuarnt
It is a short walk from the Dinosaur Planet,  the services are good and the food were great too.
There is Kid's menu,  and the friendly waiter gave Royce complimentary ice-cream. Which he happily ate , and said he wants to go the other house aka hotel. 

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Travel with Bangkok with 4 year old ( Part 1 ) , Kidzania Bangkok & Dinosaur Planet Bangkok

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We can only hope for the least tantrums ,bringing a 4-year-old boy to another country.During the flight , he couldn't stop touching all the stuff on the plane. Bringing my peaceful meal to a minimum enjoyment. Despite all that I am glad he is entertained throughout.
Look how energetic he is 
Checking into Baiyoke Sky Hotel was a great space for the 4 year old to maximize his energy . He was bouncing up and down the bed running in out the rooms that were divided by the partition . 
Look at the huge space
The second day was to find entertainment for the boy. Eating breakfast at Baiyoke Sky on the 81st floor , sets a variety of cuisine excited for the boy. Exploring the heights of the new horizons or rather verticals , perked his interest 
Nice view 
Then we jet off to find entertainment for Litttle Royce. For Baiyoke Sky hotel, there are shuttle services to the tourist spots .
We went to Siam Paragon

Kidzania 
:991 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330, Thailand
I was excited about Kidzania, as I thought it will be pretty exciting for Royce to be independent and explore the adults' world. I do understand , different countries had slightly different rules. 
Tickets are purchased accordingly to the child's age. We paid about $70 



Papa and Mama Koh had different opinions on how Royce 's job should be . I wanted Royce to be a policeman . While Papa wanted to lead straight to his industry , the construction industry . 
Maybe, Royce was intimidated by the enclosed police cell , he cried and had to be let out immediately. While he felt right at home in the construction area. Well, maybe he followed the footsteps of his dad and grandfather . 

Kidzania has core job role playing and some depending on the sponsors that they have. For example Bangkok has coco cola manufacturing plant.  Depending on your character of  your kids, I felt that the 6 years kids onwards know how to appreciate Kidzania more.
I do not think the activities was very updated on the map 
Day 2 
It was mummy's turn to shop at Platinum mall , we came across a store at level 2 , that sells family outfits. And on level 5  , we customised the caps with Royce and Adele's name . 
Which I thought it looked pretty cool on Royce. 
The many poses and a new cool cap 
Day 3 
brought us to Dinosaur Planet @ 544/1 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110 . 
Papa Koh did the booking online , and mentioned that the tickets purchased online were cheaper. I had mixed review on the attraction. However , decided to go and to check it out, as Royce likes Dinosaurs alot.

Papa Koh  checked the online website via https://www.dinosaurplanet.net/en/booking/, and booking at the counter , it was cheaper to book online. 
The place is relatively small to house the biggest of dinosaurs. We warmed up by taking video with 3D . The entire feel of the Dinosaur Planet makes me feel I am in the setting of Jurassic Park. I was hoping by then Royce will be warmed up.

The next stop , the passage way that lead outside was the dinosaur ride @ Dino Farm, this is an additional cost on top of  the ticket purchased.  If  you have the entire day, the Dinosaur moved very slowly.........  And to exhaust, I mean entertained the kid , they had sandpit and tools to brush off the sand off the 'fossils' . For some reasons, the kids love that, he sat there playing a long time.
                                                   
While waiting for the Raptor Extreme , there was 'live ' Raptor parading around to entertain the kids. Luckily for that, we were testing his guts about seeing the raptors, before heading in for the real thing.

Running around with Blue , no idea why I associated him with Blue from Jurassic World, it was chasing us around . The intensity from the siren and the whole set up makes it very realistic. Royce enjoyed it , but was afraid to take the picture looking front , as he knew the Raptor at the back was moving. 


The last stop , before we headed out for a rest, was Dinosaur District . Learning about the bones and eggs . The interesting part was a live show that the host introduced the eggs , interacting with the kids. The kids and adults literally squat down when the 'T- Rex' showed up  . 



The Scientist showing us the egg before the T- Rex came over


Papa Koh to Rescue 



 


It kind seems like , it was never ending, because you of course have to exit through a souvenir store. We had Royce to paint his version of the 3D Dinosaur , and the animation came alive on the screen. This is another thing that I observed , that captures the children's imagination and curiosity.

Finally we walked out through the souvenir store and to fill those hungry stomach of ours. 

--------------------------------Stayed Tune for Part 2 of Dinosaur Planet-------------------------------------

Saturday, July 22, 2017

Yishun Fire station by Ade Oei

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My kids are my auto alarm clock, jumping on our faces, on my hair.And imitates the sound of the rooster to wake up us.
The benefit of living in Yishun is , us Yishun mummies and daddies,  can gather easily at Yishun Fire station. The kids waited eagerly for an officer come over to orient us.  
We went to a room where they picked up the emergency calls . We were shown the map,  on the area that fire station covers.  While the adults were keen knowing the details,  the kids were entertained by the helmet,  a kind officer passed to them. 
We are firemen
What ? I put on the hat , and I am still not a fireman?
Ready to roll it 
The kids were excited in sitting in the fire engine,  more than anything.  The tank belows hold a substantial amount of water (which this mummy old liao, forgot how much) for them to fight fire.  
Again,  the adults are interested to know the details,  while the kids were touching the fire engine,  the wheels and basically anything they can set their eyes on. 

The different hose are used in different incidents,  the greater pressure were used in for e.g , the tuas site incident, where the firemen were not able to go near. The kids explored holding the hose, which cost $700! 


Royce holding the hose the wrong way.
My friend don the fireman hat well

Adele trying to crank the fire truck




The polite firemen greeted us in polite nods and hellos. While the kids rushed over,  hose the invisible fire down

The last activity was getting dressed in 1 min, 15 seconds. The kids were fascinated as much as the adults.  He did an impressive job,  under 1 minute.  

Thank you firemen,  for keeping us safe!  

Till then, See you again! 

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