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members of Big Five "Gang of Marina Barrage".. i wonder what they will look like in 10 years, taking the same style of photos. Marina Barrage, situated near one end of marina south... good education spot for kids... it has a gallery on Singapore water resources... a demo on how the dam and reservoir worked when there is a flood or high tide. the view on the topmost floor (aka roof) was scenic. the skyscrapers from shenton way, Singapore flyer, esplanade (aka durian building) and the vast ocean... not to mention the soon-to-be-ready IR at marina bay (aka Sands). prepare a set of clothings for the kids next time... there are water fountains (like those at bugis junction).

Above (left): Wentong and Huanjin Second row (left): Ziyi and Xinyi Last row: Zhirui close-up shots... these photos are taken during my father-in-law birthday celebration... only one is not.. can you spot it?

this week is getting tiring and exciting... my wife is away again to Austria this time... leaving Sunday and coming back Saturday. my girls and i are seeking lodging at my in-law's place again... zhirui is still recovering from her runny nose and cough... she has been sick since the mooncake festival day... the tough part is to send both kids to and fro school... carrying the barangs (their bags).. and most of the time, carrying zhirui... she will practically 'roll' on the floor if i made her walk... my back will definitely hurt when i am older... i cannot imagine being a 'single' parent (for long)... kudos to single parent who brought up their kids!

pics of my girls at Burger King East Coast... zhirui is trying to imitate the elder sister.

ziyi just celebrated her 5th birthday. she is sensible at times and likes to read books and puzzle-liked games... she can be quite independent at times but at times throwtantrums to get attention... when she did that, my first reaction was to scold her... she saw her sister threw tantrums and got what she (zhirui) wanted... she wonders why there are 2 different sets of treatment from us... we explains to her time and again, but... she likes a hug from me... she likes me to sleep beside her... i felt that she should not be too reliant on me... when is the right time to hug her? when is the right time to let her be independent? when is the right time to tell her off? being a parent is tough... more challenging than managing my staff.

today, marks the official end of my 'holiday camp' lasting almost 14 months... holiday camp = stay at in-law's place. my family was backed at Bayshore... except for my youngest daughter cos she still needs to be taken care of until Aug 1st... where off she goes... to MMI together with jie jie Ziyi. i am going to miss: - the daily veg, fruits and nuts' juice that my mother-in-law concocted; - not doing housework; - and of course, her cooking (will try to go back at least twice a week now). but back at home is really good, you have all the freedom to do things. i can play my PS3 till late, leave things a little messy, buy our fav food and binge, not having to 'fight' for the toilet early morning, don't have to pay for season parking, utilise the facilities (pool and gym)... and i think i will reach office early everyday! one month to go and my youngest will be backed with us... i wonder how things will change?!

after a short trip back from KL, Malaysia... (15 Aug to 17 Aug), times really flies... nothing much.. the only news was from my Malaysia colleague... he was robbed... literally on the highway back home at night (15 Aug) ... robbed of wallet, phone, cash, laptop, harddisk and his one-month old Toyota VIOS... imagine the shock, the trauma, the audacity, the security... since the return, my wife and i were busying preparing for this BIG event... seems more like an exam... food ordering, cake ordering, goodie bags for school. it's finally over... you can glimpse some of the acts @ http://soulz007.multiply.com/photos/album/2/Sze_Ees_4-year_old_Birthday_Party

it's really been a while since my last post. i am making different decisions everyday... one moment i am staying at my house, the next moment i could be sleeping at my in-laws place... all thanks to my little girl... my wife has past her 'honeymoon' phase... honeymoon with the baby and joining the workforce... almost 4 months... i am wondering how she can get used to the 'working' life.. today first day... for the past weeks, i have been a 'marathon runner' with my car... shuffling between my house. my kid's school at PSA building and my inlaw place... really great... the feeling is like driving to JB in and out... super shack... times really flies, this picture was taken when my little girl was 1 week old. this was about 3 months old... look at her so 'un-friendly' and boyish and...looks so mature ...can sit up somemore. but the picture that i really think is great is -> looks like a one year old...hahha...look at her expression...scare, wo...

things get really funny when you put these photos side by side...one of it belongs to my eldest girl, the other the younger one. both photos taken when they are about 3 months old (sound asleep). you can only spot the difference when they are awake.

(photo taken straight from the 'oven') (photo taken same day at 7pm) (photo taken on 28 Mar 07) (both girls in action! though one is still in dreamland) (young one in dreamland with happy elder sister) i did not bring any camera (3.2MP and above) to take my baby...so these are the best from my VGA phone. photo downloads are subjected to approval from their respective parents (highly confidential).