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Kuriya Dinning No Kids Policy

Kuriya Dinning is the latest restaurant on the list in Singapore that does not welcome kids under 6 to the restaurant. The reason cited is it want to provide comfort and good environment for it's dinners.
I am able to understand their concern as kids do create noise at dinning places. As a father, I like other parents will try to pacify our kids while dinning out. It still cannot be prevented as kids are very active and are excited when dinning outside.
All parents you do not need to worry as many restaurants still welcome kids to their places. Remember, families spending are much more than couples or other dinners. They also liven the atmosphere of the dinning place.

Trip to SNEC

I am bringing my mother to the Singapore National Eye Centre for her eyes checkup. The clinic has move to a better and luxury environment on the 4 floor. It is a nice clinic but this may cause a rise in health care cost.
You need to visit the polyclinic for a referral letter before visiting the SNEC. You will be treated as a private patient if you come directly without a referral letter.
There is nothing wrong with her eyes and the doctor has made arrangement for her to visit again in 10 months time.

Virus spreading within Family

It started with our son falling sick early this week. The whole family got the flu and fever virus by the end of the week. We need to monitor the children temperature using a digital thermometer. If temperature rises to above 38 degrees, we will need to sponge them to reduce the temperature.
All of us are now recuperating at home. Amelia has missed one day of lesson and will be back at her kindergarten next Monday.

Strengthing of Family Relationship

My father has recently passed away and it has a big impact on the family. You can read more about my Father Cancer Fight by clicking here.
We have to spend more time accompanying our mother as she has lost his beloved partner. She look stable now as she is pre-occupied with us and her grand children.
Her elder sister who has never talk to our family over the past 5 years due to a dispute with our Father. She has chosen to listen to her husband and cut off all relations with the rest of the family except her brother. I can forgive but will never forget what my father has experiences.

Meeting Dr Alex and Soo

We meet our good old friends for breakfast at Cafe Cartel at Bishan Junction 8. It has been 4 years since we met each other after Dr Alex went to Malaysia for his lecturer stint.
I am happy that he found a teaching position at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Thanks to Soo also for helping me to get a job at the insurance company during the after SARs period in 2003 where getting a job is tough.
We manage to do some catching up and also serving our children at the same time. Back in UK, we meet up regularly as both family do not have children yet. It is by luck we know them in UK and now fate has reunite us through email again. Thanks for the breakfast treat today, Dr Alex and Soo.

Great Parenting Forum

If you are a parent with kids aged 1 to 6, this Forum is a must-attend! Come and join us as experts and doctors share their solutions to the many parenting challenges you'll face with your fast growing toddler. Also, hear from Wong Li Lin and Huang Biren as they share their experiences, challenges and tips on raising their kids. Plus, get a goodie bag consisting of PediaSure Complete 400g and other attractive premiums (worth $120).

Date:		14 June 2008, Saturday
Time:		12pm to 5pm (Registration starts from 11:30am)
Venue:		Swissotel Stamford Ballroom, Level 4 Raffles City Convention Center

Registration Fee:
$10 per person(Includes refreshments, a goodie bag and the chance to win attractive prizes.)
Each goodie bag consists of PediaSure Complete 400g and other attractive premiums (worth $120)

Click here for more details>>>

National Family Day Celebrations

Today is the first official National Family Day for Singapore. Thanks to Nuffang, I have secure four tickets to the Jurong Bird Park with my family. This is the first time both my kids, Amelia and Brian is visiting the Jurong Bird Park.
It was a bright and sunny day and we went to the Jurong Bird Park in the morning at around 1030am. It was already crowded with tourists and family. We used our four free tickets for the entrance as purchase monorail tickets as my children love the train ride. The downside is you get to ride it once under the Singapore Zoo where you get unlimited tram rides.
There were lots of tourists and families at the park and we started it off by seeing a bird show. Small birds and eagles will flying in from the surrounding bushes to the presenter. Feeding and taming the birds was the main part of the show.
We headed to the Pools Amphitheatre for the main show and this is the one of the show not to be missed at the Jurong Bird Park. Audiences are be entertained by the different stunts and tricks performed by the bird. Many people also raised up their hands high in the air in order to get a chance to be selected by the presenter to get closed with the birds. The bird keepers will allowing the bird to fly close to the audience.  The seating capacity for this show is very large and most of the audiences are able to get a seat for the show.
We went strolling in the Jurong Bird Park to view all the different birds`at their respective viewing gallery. Amelia and Brian was fascinated at how the birds will flying around or some just staring at the people without motion. There were some entertainers dragging the puppet birds for us to touch but htis interest kids as many flog to them.
A picnic was started at the garden lake as we enjoy the birds and sitting on the swaying chair to have our prepare lunch. The kids ate their favourite snacks, food and drinks as we enjoy the scenery. We headed for the tallest man made waterfall in the Jurong Bird Park. The kids enjoy the water splashes made by the waterfall and admire it for quite some time. There are not really much waterfall in Singapore.
Just before we went back, we headed for the monorail ride to view the park in the cosy cabin. Walking through the park was a few hours but the monorail can bring us through the park in just 20 minutes. The monorail is under utilised as every one only get to ride it once. I hope the Jurong Bird Park will allowed us to enjoy unlimited rides especially for families with kids and elders and disable people.
Friends and subscribers, remember to spend more time with your family during your weekends. Please enjoy some of the photos that we have taken at the Jurong Bird Park. Happy Family Day to all friends, subscribers and by passers to my blog.

Collection of Free Tickets

I have won 5 free tickets to the Jurong Bird Park this Saturday, 24 May 08 through the Nuffnang blog contest. This contest was held in conjunction with the National Family's Day Celebrations. It will be fun for the whole family this weekend to visit the Jurong Bird Park for free. Admission is free and we only need to pay for the monorail rides.
I went to collect the authorization letter at the Nuffnang office at 33 Kinta Road.  One of the criteria for  the free tickets is that one member of the family must be under 13 years old or above 55 years old. The lady, Cherie happen to be outside the office and collection of the tickets was smooth. Thanks Cherie and Nuffnang for the tickets.
After the collection of tickets, I and my family spend a day out at Plaza Singapura as my daughter did not have school due to Meet The Parent session at the PAP Kindergarden today. My son was happy as he get to ride his favourite Kiddie Ride, Thomas the train. Amelia was also happy as she get to eat her favourite Japanese food.

Catch our blog for the updates on the National Family Celebrations Day at the Jurong Bird Park.

My Favourite Family Routine

Today is a public holiday and I and my wife decided to bring our kids to the Zoo. We have got 4 free tickets to the Zoo which was redeem from my credit card bank, OCBC. The queue was extremely long at the tickets counter where many families has also bring their families out.
My kids are very curious at the animals. Amelia has visited the Zoo before but this was the first time for my son, Brian. We have lunch at the Zoo but it was not nice and expensive at the food outlet. The nicest will be the Ice Cream which we bought for both of them. They enjoy the tram ride in the Zoo where they get to see the animals on the move.
The kids were tired by 3PM after seeing all the animal shows and animal feedings. We decided to went home as they need to take a nap. Both of them slept by the time we get on the bus back to Woodlands which is available on Sunday and public holidays only.

More pictures of the Zoo outings>>>

Drawing Contest

There was another funfilled function organised by the RC Committe today. My daughter attended a drawing contest. She also get free coupons from her PAP kindergarden to attend the events. You get free food, goodie bags and play games. It is to help residents to bond in the Admiralty area. Prime Minister Lee also visited this community event and my daughter was lucky enough to shake hands with him. A rare and special moment. My son, Brian shook hands with our MP, Ellen Lee.
Admiralty RC and PAP Kindergarden has always team up to organise major community events. If you attracted the children, then the parents and neighbours will all be coming. A good strategy as employed by MacDonald.