Its now time to relax in the play room.
Marcus and Calista were discussing what they shall play.
Linus was setting up the game topple for everyone.
He is definitely not a member of NATO.
Augustine is exploring to see if the figurine fits. A budding engineer indeed...
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Homework Time
This is the last week of the school holidays.
Calista finally found her holiday homework.
She did it with some help and was able to complete it in time.
Both Marcus and Linus did their MPM.
Peer pressure did its magic and there was no need to push them at all.
They did a good 2 hours of work, not bad for kids their age.
Calista finally found her holiday homework.
She did it with some help and was able to complete it in time.
Both Marcus and Linus did their MPM.
Peer pressure did its magic and there was no need to push them at all.
They did a good 2 hours of work, not bad for kids their age.
Squeeze !
I am so proud of these kids.
Even though it is time to head home for homework, nobody whined about it.
Instead, every opportunity is made used of to have fun.
This is the true spirit of ClubNAKO.
We play hard and work hard too!
Even though it is time to head home for homework, nobody whined about it.
Instead, every opportunity is made used of to have fun.
This is the true spirit of ClubNAKO.
We play hard and work hard too!
Marcus the leader
Never mind whether it is pretending to be a cat or jumping like a frog.
Just follow the leader.
Marcus has been selected to be a student leader this year.
He will become a prefect next year.
He was selected based on his leadership qualities
The true leader has unconditional followers.
Just follow the leader.
Marcus has been selected to be a student leader this year.
He will become a prefect next year.
He was selected based on his leadership qualities
The true leader has unconditional followers.
Magic Show by Nanyang Girls' high School
Kids these days are just too well travelled.
Most of the magic tricks performed by the Nanyang girls dulled in comparison to the magic tricks these kids had seen and bought from The Magic Shop in Disneyland Tokyo.
Still, everyone enjoyed themselves by discussing how these magic tricks are done.
Hope they were not too loud...
Most of the magic tricks performed by the Nanyang girls dulled in comparison to the magic tricks these kids had seen and bought from The Magic Shop in Disneyland Tokyo.
Still, everyone enjoyed themselves by discussing how these magic tricks are done.
Hope they were not too loud...
Lunch at Mcdonald's
As a special treat, we went to Mcdonald's for lunch today, including Linus.
Marcus and Calista had a Fillet burger each while Linus and Augustine had nuggets.
They ate very quickly as they were eager to go to the Magic Show at Toa Payoh Library.
All of them had been looking forward to this the whole week, especially Linus.
Marcus and Calista had a Fillet burger each while Linus and Augustine had nuggets.
They ate very quickly as they were eager to go to the Magic Show at Toa Payoh Library.
All of them had been looking forward to this the whole week, especially Linus.
Who is the winner ?
Confident that she will win,
Calista added up the scores for herself and Augustine.
She scored 30 points and Augustine scored 18 points in total.
Not bad indeed for a 4 year old boy against a 7 year old girl.
Way to go, Augustine !
Calista added up the scores for herself and Augustine.
She scored 30 points and Augustine scored 18 points in total.
Not bad indeed for a 4 year old boy against a 7 year old girl.
Way to go, Augustine !
Spell the name of the animals
The second game was a notch up in difficulty.
Both children were asked to spell the names of the animals.
Augustine spelled pig and dog correctly and scored 2 points.
Eager to win, Calista memorised all the spellings and scored 7 points.
She also helped Augustine to write down the animals' names as he cannot write yet.
Both children were asked to spell the names of the animals.
Augustine spelled pig and dog correctly and scored 2 points.
Eager to win, Calista memorised all the spellings and scored 7 points.
She also helped Augustine to write down the animals' names as he cannot write yet.
Animal Card Games
Yes, breakfast was predictably ham sandwich for calista and egg sandwich for Augustine.
After the little stomachs were filled, we decided to play animal card games.
The first game was to guess the animals from the sounds they make.
Both kids had no problem with it.
Calista helped to keep the scores too.
After the little stomachs were filled, we decided to play animal card games.
The first game was to guess the animals from the sounds they make.
Both kids had no problem with it.
Calista helped to keep the scores too.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Augustine's ritual
Augustine feels sleepy around noon daily.
When he first came, he insisted on the aircon.
He said that his daddy always switches the aircon on at home.
Now, he falls asleep easily right after lunch.
Sometimes, he tells me "This is too windy for me".
This breezy sofa is his favourite place to snooze.
When he first came, he insisted on the aircon.
He said that his daddy always switches the aircon on at home.
Now, he falls asleep easily right after lunch.
Sometimes, he tells me "This is too windy for me".
This breezy sofa is his favourite place to snooze.
Lunch Time
Lunch was dry fishball meepok.
Calista announced she does not eat "this kind of noodles".
She sulked while Marcus and Augustine slurped up the noodles.
Tempted, she took one bite and the rest was history.
She maintained that the meepok was "only a bit nice".
Calista announced she does not eat "this kind of noodles".
She sulked while Marcus and Augustine slurped up the noodles.
Tempted, she took one bite and the rest was history.
She maintained that the meepok was "only a bit nice".
A conversation with Augustine
Augustine was smiling sweetly in the car while listening to the song "Let it be".
He tried to sing along too.
He was able to follow some of the lyrics.
Augustine does not like to go to Little Raindrops. He felt that place is for babies.
He told me he is planning to go back to Kinderland.
I hope his mummy has the same plans.
He tried to sing along too.
He was able to follow some of the lyrics.
Augustine does not like to go to Little Raindrops. He felt that place is for babies.
He told me he is planning to go back to Kinderland.
I hope his mummy has the same plans.
Augustine's Day
Today is Augustine's day as both Marcus and Calista were out.
He is such a sweet boy today as he did not need to vie with anyone for attention.
He was very excited to build something on his own.
He built a small plane all by himself.
With assistance, he built a long snake to scare the other children when they come back.
He is such a sweet boy today as he did not need to vie with anyone for attention.
He was very excited to build something on his own.
He built a small plane all by himself.
With assistance, he built a long snake to scare the other children when they come back.
Calista's Passion
Calista loves going to gymnastic practices.
She does it four times a week.
She loves to show off what she can do at home.
This can only be driven by passion.
We have the making of a gymnast to represent Singapore in the Olympics !
Dream big...
She does it four times a week.
She loves to show off what she can do at home.
This can only be driven by passion.
We have the making of a gymnast to represent Singapore in the Olympics !
Dream big...
Today's breakfast and our seatbelt policy
Today's breakfast was ham sandwiches for Calista and egg sandwiches for Augustine.
Glad to see Calista finishing her entire sandwich today. 2 slices of bread with 4 slices of ham ! Didn't have to worry about Augustine as usual. Only plain water is allowed today. Orders from mummy.
Our seatbelt policy is as follows:
The car does not move until everyone is belted in ! Initially, Augustine needed help to fasten his seatbelt. After a few times, he was able to do it all by himself. Everyone had to report seatbelt status before the car moves off.
Glad to see Calista finishing her entire sandwich today. 2 slices of bread with 4 slices of ham ! Didn't have to worry about Augustine as usual. Only plain water is allowed today. Orders from mummy.
Our seatbelt policy is as follows:
The car does not move until everyone is belted in ! Initially, Augustine needed help to fasten his seatbelt. After a few times, he was able to do it all by himself. Everyone had to report seatbelt status before the car moves off.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Making sushi
We decided to make sushi for lunch.
Making vinegar rice was easy.
Getting them to stick together was not.
Calista improvised with seaweed wrappers.
Marcus just ate it mixed with tobiko.
Augustine ate it happily with tamago.
Better leave sushi making to the Japanese.
Making vinegar rice was easy.
Getting them to stick together was not.
Calista improvised with seaweed wrappers.
Marcus just ate it mixed with tobiko.
Augustine ate it happily with tamago.
Better leave sushi making to the Japanese.
At the laundry
Children are fascinated by the slightest things.
They have never seen so many washing machines.
Watching the clothes go round and round,
they were completely fascinated.
Maybe they will help mummy wash clothes from now on.
They have never seen so many washing machines.
Watching the clothes go round and round,
they were completely fascinated.
Maybe they will help mummy wash clothes from now on.
Fetching Marcus
Soon, it was time to fetch Marcus from school.
Armed with scooters, Calista and Augustine were hoping to see Marcus dance.
However, we were reached there just in time to see Marcus leaving with his friends.
He didn't even see us.
Calista and Augustine stood staring as he walked away.
Armed with scooters, Calista and Augustine were hoping to see Marcus dance.
However, we were reached there just in time to see Marcus leaving with his friends.
He didn't even see us.
Calista and Augustine stood staring as he walked away.
Augustine cleaning up the mess
Augustine was asked to clean up the mess after building the animal farms.
He was reluctant at first and kicked the extra boxes around.
In contrary, Calista was very helpful and help put all the rest of the animals back in the boxes.
She was then rewarded with a music video of Marcus' dance at Vivo city as requested.
When Augustine realized good behaviour comes with a reward, he started to put the fences back very nicely into the boxes as well.
He was reluctant at first and kicked the extra boxes around.
In contrary, Calista was very helpful and help put all the rest of the animals back in the boxes.
She was then rewarded with a music video of Marcus' dance at Vivo city as requested.
When Augustine realized good behaviour comes with a reward, he started to put the fences back very nicely into the boxes as well.
Building Animal Farms
Today's highlight after breakfast is building animal farms.
Augustine was very excited and started to build his farm with a girrafe, zebra and two dinosaurs.
Never mind dinos do not belong to farms.
Calista was not interested at first as she thought it was childish.
However, when she saw Augustine's animal farm taking shape, she asked for a box too.
Calista was very creative building the farm.
She had a turtle on rocks, a girrafe, a zebra, two snakes and even monkeys hanging on trees.
Both children had a great time building their farms and showing it off to each other.
They get to bring their farms home tonight.
Augustine was very excited and started to build his farm with a girrafe, zebra and two dinosaurs.
Never mind dinos do not belong to farms.
Calista was not interested at first as she thought it was childish.
However, when she saw Augustine's animal farm taking shape, she asked for a box too.
Calista was very creative building the farm.
She had a turtle on rocks, a girrafe, a zebra, two snakes and even monkeys hanging on trees.
Both children had a great time building their farms and showing it off to each other.
They get to bring their farms home tonight.
What's new for breakfast today ?
Augustine had his favourite strawberry yogurt on top of the usual eggs and milo today.
The yogurt was gone in no time.
Calista said she has no appetitte today.
She only had 4 slices of ham today.
The yogurt was gone in no time.
Calista said she has no appetitte today.
She only had 4 slices of ham today.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A game of Gentlemen Chess
What's better than a game of gentlemen chess to end the day ?
The boys challenging over a game of chess while Calista looks on.
While Marcus is very often the winner, Linus is the perfect gentlemen who loses with grace.
The boys challenging over a game of chess while Calista looks on.
While Marcus is very often the winner, Linus is the perfect gentlemen who loses with grace.
Teabreak
The boys were very gentle when trying to wake Calista up when we reached home.
So gentle that she did not move a muscle.
At this rate, even an ant would not wake up.
I will not tell you what they finally did to wake her up.
Teabreak was a combination of ham, peanut butter and nutella sandwiches.
With apple juice, but no ice cream. too bad...
So gentle that she did not move a muscle.
At this rate, even an ant would not wake up.
I will not tell you what they finally did to wake her up.
Teabreak was a combination of ham, peanut butter and nutella sandwiches.
With apple juice, but no ice cream. too bad...
Linus
We decided to let Calista sleep in the car for a longer time.
So, we went to fetch Linus from Cambridge.
Linus has been going to Cambridge since we has 16 months' old.
This November, he will be graduating and going on to Catholic High.
I am very proud of my little Linus.
He is the pride of Cambridge too.
He often asks me not to treat him like a baby.
So, we went to fetch Linus from Cambridge.
Linus has been going to Cambridge since we has 16 months' old.
This November, he will be graduating and going on to Catholic High.
I am very proud of my little Linus.
He is the pride of Cambridge too.
He often asks me not to treat him like a baby.
Race to Space
Marcus and Calista were very excited about this all day.
Around 2.30pm, we made a race to Marine Parade Library for the children to "Race to Space".
Poor Augustine wanted to come but he is too young for this.
Anyway, he didn't miss much.
The journey was more enjoyable than the activity.
Marcus and Calista chased birds along the way and posed happily for pictures.
This is something rare for Calista, she rarely poses for pictures.
Someone once said it is the journey that matters, not the end, how true it turned out to be...
Calista fell asleep in the car on the way back home.
I guess she was really tired.
She had a smile on her face.
Marcus kept very quiet.
Who says the Catholic High boy is not a gentlemen ?
Around 2.30pm, we made a race to Marine Parade Library for the children to "Race to Space".
Poor Augustine wanted to come but he is too young for this.
Anyway, he didn't miss much.
The journey was more enjoyable than the activity.
Marcus and Calista chased birds along the way and posed happily for pictures.
This is something rare for Calista, she rarely poses for pictures.
Someone once said it is the journey that matters, not the end, how true it turned out to be...
Calista fell asleep in the car on the way back home.
I guess she was really tired.
She had a smile on her face.
Marcus kept very quiet.
Who says the Catholic High boy is not a gentlemen ?
Safra Toa Payoh
Safra Toa Payoh was a disppointment for Marcus.
Calista and Augustine enjoy themselves though.
I guess Marcus at nine years old no longer enjoys mazes anymore.
I had to cheer him up with a new Geranimo Stilton book !
Calista and Augustine enjoy themselves though.
I guess Marcus at nine years old no longer enjoys mazes anymore.
I had to cheer him up with a new Geranimo Stilton book !
A day out at Safra Toa Payoh
Today, we spent a day out at Safra Toa Payoh.
The two kids decided to meditate before breakfast.
I think they were too excited to eat anything.
Augustine ate, of course !
Who says fishballs are not for breakfast ?
Augustine wonders what Marcus and Calista are thinking...
The two kids decided to meditate before breakfast.
I think they were too excited to eat anything.
Augustine ate, of course !
Who says fishballs are not for breakfast ?
Augustine wonders what Marcus and Calista are thinking...
Monday, June 21, 2010
Lunch Time
Lunch is a nutritious wholesome chicken soup with carrots and celery.
Mushroom is not popular as Linus is not here.
All love the noodles and chicken.
Carrot is also not a favourite.
Neither is mushroom.
Everyone loves fishballs though..
Everyone had second servings.
Mushroom is not popular as Linus is not here.
All love the noodles and chicken.
Carrot is also not a favourite.
Neither is mushroom.
Everyone loves fishballs though..
Everyone had second servings.
A game of wit
All 3 kids playing Aeroplane Chess.
Both Marcus and Calista were very patient with Augustine.
It was almost 11.30am but no one was hungry.
I was wondering why ?
Where only fun matters, really..
I wonder who won ?
Both Marcus and Calista were very patient with Augustine.
It was almost 11.30am but no one was hungry.
I was wondering why ?
Where only fun matters, really..
I wonder who won ?
Outdoor Play
With MPM out of the way, its time for outdoor play !
Marcus and Calista grabbed the scooters.
Augustine got hold of the football.
World cup fever got to him ?
Everyone was very excited to play outside.
Both Marcus and Calista flew like the wind on wheels.
Poor Augustine had to chase after them.
They went round and round the swimming pool.
I thought Augustine will never give up.
He got angry finally and took a rest by the pool.
Everyone had a whale of a time at the playground.
All 3 kids were going down the slide stuck together.
Their laughter were highly infectious
... where only fun matters
Marcus and Calista grabbed the scooters.
Augustine got hold of the football.
World cup fever got to him ?
Everyone was very excited to play outside.
Both Marcus and Calista flew like the wind on wheels.
Poor Augustine had to chase after them.
They went round and round the swimming pool.
I thought Augustine will never give up.
He got angry finally and took a rest by the pool.
Everyone had a whale of a time at the playground.
All 3 kids were going down the slide stuck together.
Their laughter were highly infectious
... where only fun matters
About MPM
MPM is attended by Marcus, Calista and Linus.
It has become a bi-weekly ritual with the 3 kids.
They love going there together.
Teacher Paulina is not too happy about it.
Three makes a crowd.
There is currently a competition going on.
Whoever finishes first wins !
It all started with Calista who went to MPM at Toa Payoh.
Linus decided to attend MPM at Thomson.
Calista joined him a few months later.
Lastly, Marcus joined MPM too !
I wonder when Augustine is coming to MPM ?
Linus is not here today but he will join us on Friday.
We are going to a Magic show on Friday.
Linus will not miss it for the world.
After MPM. of course !
It has become a bi-weekly ritual with the 3 kids.
They love going there together.
Teacher Paulina is not too happy about it.
Three makes a crowd.
There is currently a competition going on.
Whoever finishes first wins !
It all started with Calista who went to MPM at Toa Payoh.
Linus decided to attend MPM at Thomson.
Calista joined him a few months later.
Lastly, Marcus joined MPM too !
I wonder when Augustine is coming to MPM ?
Linus is not here today but he will join us on Friday.
We are going to a Magic show on Friday.
Linus will not miss it for the world.
After MPM. of course !
Programme for the week
The following programme is planned by Marcus and Calista:
Tuesday 22 June 3-4pm
Race to Space
For 7 to 12 years old
At Marine Parade National Library
Wednesday 23 June 3-4.30pm
Snake Discovery
For 4 to 10 years old
At Yishun National Library
Thursday 24 June 3-4pm
The Amazing Animals
For 6 to 10 years old
At Sembawang National Library
Friday 25th 1.30-2.30pm
Magic Show
For 6 to 12 years old
At Toa Payoh National Library
Who says kids cannot plan ?
The libraries are rather far away,
But...
This is ClubNAKO...where only fun matters
Tuesday 22 June 3-4pm
Race to Space
For 7 to 12 years old
At Marine Parade National Library
Wednesday 23 June 3-4.30pm
Snake Discovery
For 4 to 10 years old
At Yishun National Library
Thursday 24 June 3-4pm
The Amazing Animals
For 6 to 10 years old
At Sembawang National Library
Friday 25th 1.30-2.30pm
Magic Show
For 6 to 12 years old
At Toa Payoh National Library
Who says kids cannot plan ?
The libraries are rather far away,
But...
This is ClubNAKO...where only fun matters
Breakfast Findings
Marcus had nutella bread, his favourite of course.
He was not the slightest tempted by sausages.
He had Milo too.
Calista had plain bread.
It turned out she only eats Skippy Peanut Butter.
Peter Pan is not acceptable.
She also wanted apple juice.
Must remember to get some for tommorow.
Augustine had 2 egg sandwiches.
The biggest eater of the lot.
He also had Milo.
No wonder they call him feh tut tut..
Augustine also revealed that their mother does not like them to drink Milo.
He said they can only drink plain water.
Must remember to ask her why..
He was not the slightest tempted by sausages.
He had Milo too.
Calista had plain bread.
It turned out she only eats Skippy Peanut Butter.
Peter Pan is not acceptable.
She also wanted apple juice.
Must remember to get some for tommorow.
Augustine had 2 egg sandwiches.
The biggest eater of the lot.
He also had Milo.
No wonder they call him feh tut tut..
Augustine also revealed that their mother does not like them to drink Milo.
He said they can only drink plain water.
Must remember to ask her why..
Sunday, June 20, 2010
What is Club NAKO ?
Club NAKO is a No Adults Kids Only Club.
... where only fun matters.
Quite simply, when kids come here, the only thing that matters is fun !
Open from 7am to 7pm
Monday to Friday.
Interested, please call Niki at 91726448.
Any questions, you can email clubnako@yahoo.com.sg
... where only fun matters.
Quite simply, when kids come here, the only thing that matters is fun !
Open from 7am to 7pm
Monday to Friday.
Interested, please call Niki at 91726448.
Any questions, you can email clubnako@yahoo.com.sg
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