Hubby said I must blog about this, so that we can remember how amusing Isabelle is at this stage…

Our little princess can be very stubborn and determined (she got the gene from hubby. LOL!).  Some times, she can really annoy us until we have to raise our voice or keep nagging her on the same issues such as get ready faster in the morning, don’t cry when she wakes up (she has been doing this since she was a baby), stop sitting on any area rugs when she puts on her shoes as she has very sensitive skin, finish her dinner and etc.

Whenever we tell her some dos and dons now, she will tell us…

Isabelle: Don’t tell me!

Me: But you have to do this and this and this …

Isabelle: You don’t tell me!

Daddy: But you are not doing it right. It should be bla bla bla…

Isabelle: You don’t tell me. Why everything also you have to tell me? You don’t tell me!!!!

Me: If you don’t tell you, you might get hurt, or you won’t get it right.

Isabelle: I say (said) you don’t tell me!!!!

Me: Ok la…then we don’t tell you.

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When hubby and I are in a playful mood (don’t get this wrong ok?), and when she’s repeating the same thing…

Isabelle: Mommy, I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Me: Ok, but papa is driving now and we are on our way.

Isabelle: Mommy, I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Me: Ok dear, we are on our way. Wait first…

Isabelle: Mommy, I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Me: I heard you already…

Isabelle: I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Hubby: Ok loh, we all know already!

Isabelle: I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Justin: Mei mei, koh koh also know already!

Isabelle: I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Me: You don’t tell me. (Copying Isabelle’s favorite phrase at the moment)

Isabelle: I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Hubby: You don’t tell me.

Isabelle: I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home.

Me: You don’t tell me.

Isabelle: MOMMY!!!! I said I want to eat cereal when we go (reach) home. Why you said you don’t tell me don’t tell me don’t tell me!!!!

Me: Mommy learned that from you.

Isabelle: You don’t say “you don’t tell me”. You don’t tell me. You don’t tell me.  Waa….*started crying liao*

LOL! Such a bad mommy…and daddy too!

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Not that we are planning to buy a house here, but we went to 2 new moobans (guided housing area) yesterday to check out the houses. The kids were happy to see the new neighborhoods, especially the one that comes with a nice swimming pool! Anyway, the houses are pretty expensive, and we can’t buy any under our names. Foreigners are only allowed to buy condos, and staying in condo is out of the question! I cannot imagine myself in a small space with my 2 active kids who need to run around like monkeys to release their energy!

Then again, hubby and I have different taste with it comes to houses. I like more “tradisional” and homely design, while he likes those modern simplistic design. So, if we are going to get a house, we need to find one that fits us both, and suits the kids too. There goes my European cruises dream if we buy a house here, but it’s still a mission impossible unless the company is doing very well!

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As promised, hubby brought the kids to Funarium after our lunch at Kopitiam. Our kids love Funarium, and it’s not hard to see why…

Not only little kids, big kids can have fun too. LOL!

I received some emails about the entrance fee of Funarium, so here it is:

According to Simon, the owner of Funarium, the two hours rule is only applicable when the playground is too crowded with kids. So far, we were allowed to have fun for as long as we pleased.

For those parents who have concern about H1N1 as all of us are aware of how badly it’s spreading here now, check out Funarium’s health and safety policy:

And I must say, the cleaners do a good job in wiping every corner of the playground. I saw some of them climbing up to the top tunnels to wipe the nets! And my kids cleaned their hands at the gel dispenser from time to time to keep their hands clean.

This time, hubby and I didn’t play much with our kids because…

They made some friends here!

Our active kids are quite good at making friends now as they can speak Thai and English, so it’s nice to see them getting socially active. Hubby and I just sat by the side, talking and mumbling why we didn’t bring along our Mp3 players and laptops as WiFi is available here!

I shall let the photos do all the talking ya?

The kids love the slide! (Daddy likes it too. LOL!)

Tarzan girl and Tarzan boy.

This time, my kids followed their friends for water play…

And sand play.

Water + Sand = Messy dress + More work for mommy…

Hubby said they should install an air blower or something for the kids to blow off the sand before coming into the indoor section again. I think I will pack a set of changing clothes next time as Isabelle was very very wet and sandy!

The kids took a break of having snacks together…

And another round of fries.

They really used up a lot of energy here! And we left Funarium with 2 super tired and extra grumpy kids. LOL! But anyway, it’s always nice to come to Funarium.

Thanks for bring us here again daddy! Happy Father’s Day, Daddy!

Next time, I hope that our kids will spend some time in the art and craft room.

So far, they haven’t been in there as they were too occupied with playing!

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I haven’t met any Malaysian expats here, but hubby met a few at a golf tournament previously. So, we took the opportunity yesterday to join the lunch with fellow Malaysians from Kelab Malaysia of Thailand. The lunch was held at Kopitiam Restaurant at Sukhumvit Soi 26, and I’ve never gone to this restaurant before! I’m so glad to have found this place because I missed nasi lemak a lot!!!

I finally met up with Tang and his family, after reading his blog for some time.

Hubby met Tang at golf, so they already know each other.

The place was pretty packed, even if it’s quite small. I didn’t know anyone else except Tang, but later on, we got to know a few new friends.

Say hi to Bobby, the president of the club.

There were a few children, but the kids didn’t play together initially.

It took my vainpot a while to warm up and be herself because we woke her up from her nap.

The food was yummy, except the rojak. I still miss Penang rojak!

Typical Malaysian food which I miss so much!

Isabelle ate a lot of satay and char keow teow!

Since it’s Father’s Day, the daddies were given cupcakes!

Sorry ya dear, I’ve totally forgotten about Father’s Day.

After filling up our tummies, the adults chit chit chat chat while the kids started to play among themselves. I must say, sorry ya fellow Malaysian, my kids are very active and probably noisier than your home alarm systems startled off.

Daddies planning for golf again izzit?

Mommies and the girls. (It’s Ms Tang and her lovely Joanna)

Justin, Isabelle and Joanna, who refused to stand nicely for my camera. LOL!

Then Justin met his new friend Jayden and the boys started acting like superheroes!

It’s extremely hard to get a nice shot of everyone. Sigh…

I should have asked for the group photo huh? So, Tang and Bobby, please forward me the photos ya? Thanks!

Btw, stay tune for part 2 of Father’s Day…

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 My gal, is just like the mother, is fond of buying shoes. She keeps a few pairs of shoes in the car so that she can change the shoes based on her mood. She has her normal school shoes, and another pair of slippers which she wears after school to our office, and some other pairs for outings. She puts most of her shoes in the car so that she won’t miss them! If we ask her why she keeps changing shoes, she will tell us, “I ‘mi’ (have) many shoes mah”. LOL!

I guess daddy has to find a way to make more money as our gal is going to be a shoe fetish and shopaholic just like mommy, when she goes up. Maybe he can consider gold investing huh? The return should be better than any other form of investment.

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Everyone thought Isabelle’s hair grows up longer, but actually, it’s still quite short at both sides and the top part. But our little vain pot wants to look nice at school and she asks me to tie her hair like her friends everyday. Most of her friends have long hair, and they have a lot of hair! Their mothers tie every creative braids, pony tails, and use some cute hair accessories on them. But Isabelle’s hair is too short for something fancy, so I have to do my best to tie her hair and make our princess “feel gorgeous”.

Mommy, I don’t care how you do it, I want a pony tail at the side. *mommy pengsan*

So, I have to spend a few minutes tying her hair every morning loh….What to do? You want a grumpy gal to school or not?

Just to get that little pony tail, I had to split her hair into a few sections. Here she was, walking towards her school.

Luckily, she’s quite co-operative most of the time! That proves how oi leng she is. LOL!

BTW, it’s Justin’s turn to go for excursion today. And he picked his giraffe cap again…

Justin with his giraffe cap.

My kids really have their unique taste of fashion huh? LOL!

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 Oops, I’m showing my double chin.

Our little girl is going for her first field trip today, and they will visit the dinosaur museum in the city. I tried to Google for the name of the place, but I can’t find it. I guess it’s written in their agenda, but hubby and I can’t read the name in Thai.

I thought we were late this morning, but her class had not queue up for the trip yet. So, I didn’t manage to snap a photo of her boarding on the school van.

Have to stand straight to look nicer in the pic. LOL!

She’s very excited about this, and I hope that she will have an enjoyable trip today. She’s a big fan of dinosaur too, just like Justin. Thus, I guess she will benefit a lot after a trip to the museum. I really like the way they learn, and there should be 3 field trips in a school year. The trips are organized based on their learning schemes. Of course, I fixed her a simple Hello Kitty bento, which is one of her favorite characters.

Justin will be going for his field trip on Friday, but he’s not going to the museum. He’s going to visit a famous temple. Mmm…I wonder why?

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I know myself very well that I can’t homeschool my kids seriously, but I will try my best to coach them on their work, except on Thai subject.

Every school night, the kids and I will spend some time on English, Maths, maze or coloring. I bought some workbooks from Malaysia last time, but it’s only now that both kids are showing interests in completing the books. I’m glad that Isabelle is interested in writing too, even if her attention span is rather short and she will run off to play after a few minutes. She prefers to color the worksheets, or circle the right answer, instead of writing the same letter repetitively. I guess it’s too boring for her.

Justin said that it’s “mommy’s class” at home, and I’m the teacher, while they are the students. LOL! Some times, Isabelle will be the teacher, when she’s playful and I will be the one “doing the work” or reading out load with her. I get a better idea on how she learns at school too, as she’s imitating her teachers. LOL!

As for Justin, I’m glad that he has a better concept on addition and phonics now. Their school syllabus is quite slow, as comparing to what they will learn back home. But if my kids enjoy learning more than their school work, I shall help them with it.

After doing their work for about 15 - 30 minutes, it’s play time with daddy, and that’s the reward for doing their work well. LOL! Now you know another reason why hubby lost a lot of weight even without Kettlebell since we moved here huh? He’s too busy playing with the kids!

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