Children festival 2017 @ Gardens by the Bay

It was a success in bonding children and family. I have so much fun personally that I think this event is not only for children but for adults as well.

Theme: Dinosaurs

Upon arrival at the Gardens, we went to the customer service counter to collect the pamphlet and game card.

What you need to do?
Explore the Gardens and get a stamp on the pamphlet at each of the dino eggs location (7 locations in total).
After completion, you can redeem a mini "fix it yourself" dino in an egg casing.

Verdict
It took us a while to get all the stamps as we were lost in some areas.
If your child is not a walker, a stroller is a must.
Wear light clothings.
Apply insect repellent.
The weather is blazing hot. So drink lots of water and if possible bring something to cool yourself down. The MacDonald is crowded as everyone buy the largest available drink to cool ourselves down.
There are other activities that are available as well.

• Free: Sand Art
• Free: Face painting
• Free: Dino shaped key chair 
• Free: Orgami
• Paid: Bouncy castle, animal rides, kiddy rides, tram rides, fun fair games (each ride range from $7.50 - $10)

To complete the day, we ended with a Mac ice cream. Yummy!!!

2nd time mum

It's been 4 months since our little boy is born. It took me a few month to settle down and finally back to work as well (Still adjusting thou). During this time, I'm often prompt with the following questions

• How's life after the second one?
• Is it easier to cope with the second on
• Does the elder child care for her littler brother
• Does the elder child show any sign of resentment

Life is extremely busy with 2 children (being 3 years apart), sometimes I hope to have another me.  When the little one cry for attention, the elder will follow suit hoping to gain some attention as well. Sometimes, I do feel torn by either of them. Which one should I attend to? The younger one as he is still very vulnerable or the older one to curb her jealousy pangs.

Attending to their bed time is also tormenting as I turn into a super mum using both my hands to pat both of them and reading at the same time. By the time they are down, I'm completely exhausted and it's time for me to zzz as well. No more "me" time, I complained to my husband.

Going out sequences seem longer as we "upgraded" our diaper bag, equip ourselves with 2 strollers, constantly looking for convenient location with nursing facilities and looking for activities that could satisfy the 2 child.

As i adjust myself, I reminded myself that my elder is going through phrases of adjustments too. Firstly, suffering from regression. Secondly, fear of losing mama to another baby (strangely this does not apply to papa). Thirdly, having to adjust to a new baby at home.