Three

Gabriel's favourite phrases these days - "I don't want (something) (a person)", "I don't like (something) (a person)" and "I don't want to talk to you." His outburst of negativity happens so often especially when he is upset and angry about something, and is often directed to our immediate family members. This upsets us a lot and we don't exactly know how to deal with it. Often, we would threaten, scold and even smack him. Not the "textbook" way to handle your child but we really do not know what to do. Soft approach or the hard way, we've done all that.

So, the constant question we have for ourselves is - "What did we go wrong?" Is this just a phase and it will pass? If it is, I hope it will end soon.

Three is so much more challenging than Two. :(

'A'

He came to me with this today, and said "Mummy, is this A?"

Elated.

Sleep #?

I found this one afternoon after leaving them together to nap.

An Evening at The Chinese Gardens

Last Friday night, we decided to go and see the Lantern Display at The
Chinese Gardens!

I had so much fun running around with Shannon and GeGe Nigel. But I
was quite afraid of the Lion Dance.

Here, Mummy caught a hold of me for a photo opportunity.

Sleep Fighter

It took me more than an hour to get to sleep so Daddy says I'm
fighting sleep. Maybe I'm afraid to miss out on anything when I'm
asleep!

But when I do get to sleep, it really looks like I'm in dreamland!

More sleeping partners

It's getting crowded, with another bus and a racing car. I think I may
need to put a limit to the number of vehicle he can park on his bed. :)

Whale

A whale. According to him, the line at the top of the head is "water
shooting out from its blow-hole". :)

Coffee for mozzie?

We were in the car on our way home from Chinese Garden when I realized
that he had a few mosquito bites on his legs.

G: Why did the mosquito bite me?
M: They were probably thirsty and needed to drink some blood.
G: I know, I know! (in the voice of a character from Higglytown
Heroes) You can make a cup of coffee for them to drink. Then they
won't bite me.
M: LOL :)

Sleeping Partners

Gabriel's sleeping partners - a dump truck, a crane, an excavator and
a bus, all meticulously parked in their parking lots.

Pictures from the RSAF Airshow!

I had so much fun at the RSAF Open House!

 

The planes were so noisy but I really liked the Planes and Helicopters!

 

For days and days, I'm still talking about it!

 

I can't wait to go for it again next year!

I want my milk!!

We were in a supermarket buying some groceries. He was fussing. Every
little thing made him whine and shout. He was getting on my nerves and
I was scolding him. I was getting stares from people.

M: Why are you misbehaving? (angry voice)
G: I don't know. (defiant voice)
M: Why don't you know? (still angry)
G: (quiet for a few minutes) Cos you didn't give me milk.
M: Huh? (confused)

3 hours after breakfast and he's fussing because I forgot to give him
milk?? May just be his excuse. Hmmmrph! Got a carton of milk for him
and he had no choice but to behave after that.

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My New Tennis Racquet

Daddy said that because I was a good boy today, he would buy the
tennis racquet we saw in a shop at Bedok Central.

Its a kid's-size Professional Racquet, to bring out the professional
in me! Whee! I'm all game to hit the courts with Daddy now!! Now to
find some free courts!

Daddy says I'm a natural, since I've swung the racquet and made good
contact with the ball so far!

Watch out, Uncle Roger!!

Chuga chuga choo choo

Finally, the Thomas and Friends show!! He totally enjoyed himself!! I
didnt manage to get any photos of the show as all I have was my phone.

Flying Airplanes

We went for the RSAF Open House last weekend and I enjoyed myself
thoroughly!!

One day I'll be flying aeroplanes!! People will call me Pilot Gabriel!

For now, Daddy and I fly planes and helicopters to save people in
distress and to rescue stranded vehicles before I go to bed.

Vooooooooosh!!

What A Fish!

At the zoo, we saw this scary looking fish!! Wow! Looks like a fish
from the time of the dinosaurs!!

My Favouritest Animal

At the zoo yesterday, I simply couldn't wait to see the Giraffes!!

"Hello Giraffe!! Hello Giraffe!! Hello Giraffe!!"

That's what I was busy saying!!