Bento #68 - Mr Tickle Sends His Love

Corn, chicken cocktail heart-shaped sausages, small banana, Steamed Orange Cheesecake with nori facial details and gummy for extra long tickly hands.  I used spagetti strips to shape the hands and pin it down. And bones picks for Mr Tickle's shoes/legs

Kimi asked for Mr Tickle yesterday after SM class so I bought a Steamed Orange Cheesecake and set out to decorate for him. 

During our bedtime reading, one of our routines is to go through Kimi's daily devotional book.  Last night's sharing was on John 13:34-35, Philippians 1:3-8 and 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20.  It talks about how we should tell our friends we love them. 

In this way, when we show love for one another, it not only pleases God but most importantly, it Glorifies God.  Being kind to others help people understand how much Jesus loves us and how much we love Jesus.

Kimi then shared that no one in school was kind, nice to him or said nice things to him.  I then encouraged him to make the first move.  When we first show kindness, it is easier for others to follow suit.

So, I made the first move today but sending all my love to Kimi in the form of flying heart sausages and a love message which I carved on the banana skin. :)

Bento #67 - Back To School~Timmy Sheep

Tomato macaroni with chix sausage, clemetine, broccoli, corn and mashmellow.  Timmy is made with chicken ham roll, seaweed and sugar eyes.  Timmy is accompanied by his piggy and ducky friend picks.

Kimi requested to have Timmy Time's Timmy the Sheep for today's bento.  This is the first time I am making a full figure with exacto knife and it is indeed not easy as the seaweed gets soft rather quickly.  Anyone has a goot tip, pls share ok? :)

I still can't seem to get the sheep family's look right.  The last I made Shaun the Sheep didn't look much like him either and this too.  More more practice I guess.

I managed to squeeze in before the deadline to join Shannon's What's For Lunch Wednesday, this week.  Do drop by to see other mom's great bento ideas!

Bento #66 - Back To School~Animal Friends

Fish fingers, edamame skewers, piggy gummy and grapes

I had forgotten to take a pix of yesterday's first day of school snack bento.  This is Kimi's 2nd day at school's snack bento with an animal theme.

Kimi has requested that I pack a snack for him as he does not want to eat the lunch at school.  So for the time being, I shall feed him a large brekkie and a snack for lunch at school.

Since he shall be feeding himself, it's got to be easy and foods that he likes else I believe the whole box will be brought back home - intact.

Racial Harmony Week

This week Kimi's kindy celebrated Racial Harmony Week and the kids had foods from the 4 major ethnic groups in Singapore on each day.  They started their 'food feast' on Tuesday with Vegetarian Bee Hoon for Chinese, bringing in their own chopsticks and utensils.  I was nicely surprised when Huang Laoshi told me that Kimi finished his portion including the fishballs.  Kimi do not like to eat fishballs at all!

Then on Wednesday, they tore at Roti Prata with their stubby fingers and Kimi relished in 3 servings of non-spicy Mee Goreng on Thursday.  I think the kids loved today most - it was nuggets, fries and baked beans!  They even had cake as 1 of their classmate had a birthday celebration today.

Eveyday this week, the kids would learn about the different ethnic groups.  It ended with the kids wearing their favourite ethnic costume today.  Kimi told me when I picked him up, that his teacher said he looked very nice today! Haha!!

Kimi posing with Harry before leaving for school

It would be really nice if we could get a Finnish or Norwegian costume when he is a little older. :)  Anyway, I think Kimi had lots of fun this week and although he struggled to go to school on Monday and Tuesday, it eased a little from Wednesday.  Kimi's separation anxiety is getting better! All Praises to Jesus!

Kimi wanted to display his kung-fu prowess just as we were leaving. I think he felt 'empowered' as he don the kung-fu suit! Lol!

School Excursion - Kids Kampong

Today is Kimi's first school excursion and of cos I mus tag along right? I can't let Kimi go alone with the teachers. Nope, period.

It was such a dash for me but with God's grace and paving the way for me, I made it back to school just 4 mins late and they were about to move off. Phew!

Kimi enjoyed the 'longkang fishing' the most. In fact, he enjoyed all the stations. Hmm, it's been a while since I last brought him for such activities. I miss those parks and farms chasing days! Perhaps I should start again?

Now, that Kimi is in school, it gives me a breather but I, too miss those days where I had to plan daily trips and outings. It seemed so stressful then but Kimi enjoyed those as much as I did. Those are indeed precious times with our little ones. How fast they grow! It seems time is so short these days compared to when they had no school!

Strapped in and ready to move off
Look how intently Kimi is paying attention to the guy who was telling them how to 'longkang' fish

Always ready to start IMMEDIATELY!

Trying his hand at it

And try, and try... really not easy even for an adult like me

Had to help Kimi catch a few fishes and this is what I caught only to have Kimi pour everything back in 10mins! But, they still pack some fishes for you to bring home - now am stuck with fishes, anyone wants?

Kimi feeding the ever-ready & hungry kois

Listening intently to the uncle telling them about mice

Here, these were what the uncle was showing

Every child gets to hold on. Kimi was later, so afraid! First time he has some fear!

Ahhhh .... LUNCH!