Croc Farm Visit

Wow! I know this is terribly overdue but better late than never I guess. :)

During the September school holidays, 1 of the activities we did was to visit the Crocodile Farm.  Kimi has been bugging me to bring him to see the crocs for sometime now - ever since I let out that there was one nearby.  So I roped in Karen and her daughter for a morning of croc fun!

Frankly I didn't place alot of hope in seeing many crocs here as I know this farm since I was small.  This farm has been around for at least 30 to 40 years.  And the facade hasn't changed a bit since.  Hence, I thought there would only be a miserly few crocs.  But hey, I was wrong!  There were sufficient crocs to pique the little ones' interest that we spent an hour plus there!

The kiddos at the entrance

Besides crocs, there's this turtle that was rather frisky

Kimi's fave spot - an abandoned fountain turned crocs display

There were quite a few species at the farm

This is the oldest and largest croc there - the uncle working there told us that this croc was already there when he started working at the farm about 30 over years ago.  Scary! I won't even want to be near its enclosure (see video below for croc feeding)

Info galore! Kimi touching a real stuffed croc's teeth! You can purchase study/activity kits of various age groups at a very reasonable price.  It's a must get as there are useful croc info

The uncle stringing up the chicken necks for feeding as Karen and Kylie looks on...

Waving an unwilling good-bye

We were also so blessed to experience the process of croc feeding - scary is the word.  Nevertheless, the kids and moms had fun and learnt a fair bit here and I am sure we are going to be back soon.  As we made our way out, Kimi asked to visit again. :)

Singapore Crocodile Farm

790 Upper Serangoon Road Singapore 534660

Tel +65 6288 9385

http://www.singaporecrocfarm.com/index.html

Pls excuse my video-taking skills as I had to carry Kimi in 1 hand and made sure he don't get too close and my camera from now falling off my hands - phew, not an easy feat at all!

Alive Gallery @ Downtown East!

This whole week Kimi is at home cos Monday is a public holiday while Tuesday is a school holiday for National Day Celebration.  And due to some landlord takeover issues at his school premise, the school is closed for the next 3 days till it reopens on Monday.

Hence, decided to bring Kimi to have a look at the Alive Gallery which seemed rather interesting.  We had initially planned to have a playdate cum baking/bento session at Serene's place but I thought it was cancelled.

Nevertheless, Estelle joined us and the kids had a great time.  Well, not so much that they appreciated the art pieces except for the interactive Mona Lisa, they enjoyed running around together! Haha! 

However, Kimi did remember Mona Lisa and The Last Supper and was telling hb about Mona Lisa.  We also spoke briefly on our way home about the significance of the Holy Communion. :)

Taking a quick pix with Kylie

Then with Estelle

We are not supposed to eat inside but the kids took a quick snack ... sharing their fries and chicken tenders together

After lunch, we headed to Polliwogs instead as the charges were exhorbitant at Xplorer Kids! The kids had the most fun here!! As we made our way back, Kimi kept telling me he had good fun today. :)

Their favourite pit stop!

Goodness! They must have jumped at least a 100 times here!  Look how Kimi grabs Estelle's hands and jumped!  Eveytime they jumped, my heart jumped twice.

Singapore Garden Festival

We went to the SGF to experience it since we missed the show since it started.  It's nice to see more Singaporeans getting interested in gardening.

It was a little boring for the boys till they got to Level 4 where there were more interesting hand-ons for them like getting a weaved bird, drawing on interactive screens and learning about the different trees and leaves.  I felt this was more real for them.  Level 6 was too 'mature' and 'arty farty' for them to appreciate. :)

Anyway, nice to see familliar faces again! :)

My personal favourite - garden balconies

Kimi observing the lady weaving a bird out of a leaf

Kimi showing his little leaf bird

The 2 boys bouncing the birds

A Fire-ful and Hort Day!

We did so much today!  After Art, we went to visit the Seng Kang Firestation with Karen and Kylie but I had totally forgotten that it starts from 9-11am.  We were there close to 11am and they were just finishing a tour for a group of childcare kids.

Although it was supposed to be closed at 11, they were very kind and allowed the kids to play with the fire hose, put out a fire and roam about and photo-taking.  Thank God for His favour!  Else, the kids would have been very disappointed.  This is our 2nd visit to a Fire Station and we intend to do another round at Central Fire Station the next time! :)

 

Kimi asked to take pix with this fireman, Kylie and Karen

Kimi's favourite!

After taking pix in the back cabin, Kimi boldly asked the fireman if he could sit in the front cabin instead.  See how happy he is?

Another one of Kimi's favourite vehicle - the bike

After the firestation visit, we went for lunch at a nearby mall before going home to shower and get ready to pick Charmaine for a next round of playdate.  This time, to Hort Park.  Kimi made some new friends.  I hope we can get together again so the kids can play together again! 

As Kimi did not nap, we didn't spend too much time there.  But, definitely, we will be back!

Playground galore!

Good climbing!

Climbing with Ju

Charmaine's friend's daughter, Kaylene, she's so sweet ya?   Kimi requested to take a pix with her! Cheeky boy!

Flight of Colours

Today being Youth Day and a holiday for Kimi, he asked me to bring him to Jurong Bird Park and I roped in my neighbour, Karen and her sweet gal, Kylie with us.

Kimi wants to take a pix with every cow he meets.. remember at Farmart too?

Not forgetting his adored swans.. See, grabbing tightly onto his guinea pig, Brownie

At the entrance

Feeding at Lorry Loft - what a brave boy!

Then, Kimi said he wanted the bird to sit on his cup as he saw a lady doing that. This bird was rather impatient and greedy. So, Kimi was a bit apprehensive. Anyway, the bird pecked at Kimi's thumb and knocked off some skin! But Kimi still held onto the cup bravely as he didn't want to upset the cup and the bird can't feed on it! If it was me, I would've have thrown the cup and screamed!! In the end, I had to shoo the bird away and it wanted to peck me too! Rather aggresive bird!

But, Kimi regained his confidence and wanted to try his hand on these birds a little further down the bridge. I was so proud of his bravery and perservering spirit!

The birds decided to hold the cup themselves, haha!

At the entrace of the Penguins exhibit

The kids decided to act cute

Kimi grabbing his favourite macaw

Farmart & Qian Hu Play Date!

I gathered 2 of my neighbours and their kids and we went to Farmart today.  We were very disappointed as most (I would say all) were closed.

But, we managed to feed the goats, rabbits, terrapins, bull frogs, guinea pigs and fishes.  So I guess not too bad.  The kids however, were thrilled.  I guess we have to go during the weekends next time?  Nah, I wouldn't like venturing to such places during the weekends, I can smell the crowd from here already now! Lol!

There was a Fish Spa (Doctor Fish) opened and we mummies decided to try it.  None of us dared to put our feet in.  Immediately, I pictured 'piranhas'!!  It was soooo scary cos there were only 3 of us and there were so MANY fishes and they seemed 'hungry'.

Finally the nice shop lady told us the clock was starting.  So, we counted to 3, held our breaths and plunged in! The kids had more fun laughing at us. It was scary, exhilarating and hilarious!  3 grown women screaming and laughing.  After a while, we settled in and it became bearable and then it was nice.  Even Kimi tried it!
 
Since it was still early, we decided to hop by Qian Hu to see if there was anything interesting.  Nothing much. :(  Qian Hu also had the Doctor Fish Spa and we could choose from the 3 sizes availabe - the normal very small ones, large and extra large.  No way I was going to put my feet in to the X-large fishes pond.  Some of the fishes have mouths so big I'm sure it can contain my big toe in 1 gulp (no pun intended).
 
We had  a late lunch at 新旺茶餐厅.  The kids were ravenous and the mummies flat out.

When we reached home, Kimi told me that he had good fun today.  I'm glad I made him happy today. :)

Kimi, Kylie and Wayne posing with the cows at Farmart

The kids feeding the kids (goat babies of couse! haha!)

Of cos not forgetting bunnies too!

Doctor Fishes!  Kimi having therapy with mummy!

The X-large Doctor Fishes at Qian Hu.  Do you dare stick your feet in here?

Playdates @ Changi Boardwalk with Ju

We decided to bring the boys for a walk after dinner and settled on Changi Boardwalk.  However, it started to drizzle as we arrived.  Thank God after dinner, it stopped and the evening was nice and cool.  We daren't venture too far for fear that it may rain again.

After a short 45mins there, it started to drizzle again so we quickly headed home.  We will go back soon so we can take a long walk on the boardwalk. :)

Nice view.  Look at how the sky is darkening?

Lovely boats to neighbouring islands.  We will take 1 to Ubin one of these days! Can't wait!

The boys chatting - I wonder what is so interesting there

Kimi doing a bit of cycling

Then the silly papa decided to cycle too! The kids laughed so loud and so hard!

Kimi wanted to try Ju's scoot

Kimi hugging Ju and refusing to let him go!  BFF!

Lunch & Fun with Ju!

So happy we managed to catch the Chans before they went out for lunch and we made a quick decision to eat at Airport T3.  It's been sometime since we've been doing our dinner dates and the boys really missed each other so much.  The other week when Kimi was on school holidays, he insisted that I picked Charmaine and Julian as we were leaving for Botanic Gardens.  That's how much he missed them!

As usual, everytime we are here, Kimi HAS to go on these kiddy rides, he LOVES them!

Always Kimi's 1st choice - Police Bike! Pure happiness written all over his face

Then he decided he wanted to change to this car - see that cheeky face? My fave pix!

Supermummy Charmaine & Sweet Ju

As both the hubbies had something on, we decided to continue on our 'date' and let the kiddos skip their nap.  After dropping them off, we went to Polliwogs for some indoor fun.

Kimi as usual.. very drama!

Happy boy! Ju enjoyed exploring and climbing.  He was awesome on all the obstacles although it was his first time there! 

The last time we were here, Kimi couldn't 'swing' himself, I had to push him.  This time round he was doing it so well and enjoying it so much.  Look how sweaty he is!

What a wonderful and tiring day!!!