A Day @ The Spa

Taking care of a hyper active baby is no mean feat. Maybe I am getting older, I seem to get aches & pains more often. This past two weeks, I was aching all over, from stiff shoulders & neck to headaches. Just last week, I went for tui na to cure my aching body, went through a round of 'torture' to my body, had 'burnt' marks all over my back from the treatment yet I could not eliminate the pain totally.

Since it's my day off today, I resolved to totally unwind & relax. Yes without my baby. After dropping Chloe to my aunt's place, I went to get my glasses fixed (My baby tore my glasses apart!) After running a few errands, I felt my headache coming back again. So I made my way to a spa impromptu.

I ended up at the 6th level of Paragon - Helioasia. There I was treated to a cup of hot ginger tea & the next few hours was pure bliss. I was led to the spa pool to relax before the massage. In all, I had two 45 min of Shiatsu & Aromotheraphy massage to untie the knots in my tense muscles. The masseuse was superb. Before I realise, 1 hour 30 mins was up & I got changed to have my spa meal at the lounge area.

The experience was great. I felt rejuvenated & energised after the hour long pampering. Perhaps, I should consider indulging in a massage every two months to re-charge!

National Day 2008

Pete & I decided to catch the fireworks display at the last minute & we headed down near the Esplanade to catch the action from the party - Our nation's 43rd Birthday. The fighter planes display was most breathtaking. I held my breath as the planes came so close to each other!

Some pictures taken before my camera went flat.

G for Giraffe!

In Good Hands Again...

This morning I sent Chloe to my aunt's place instead of going to my sister's place at Hougang. Aunt called 2 days back & reported that uncle is making good progress after his operation & she could help me care for Chloe again. The night before, I explained to Chloe that Gu Po will take care of her while I go to work. However, Chloe kept shaking her head when I asked if she wants to go to Gu Po's place.

Just as I had feared, Chloe refused to be carried by Gu Po this morning. She seemed to have forgotten about Gu Po during this one month! After some coaxing, Chloe finally allowed Gu Po carry her while I waved bye bye to her in the car.

This is a relief for both Pete & I as it's time consuming & tiring for Pete to travel by bus every morning. He has to leave the house at 640am in order to beat the traffic & reach his office in time when he is in the morning shift. When Pete needs to work late till the next morning, he needs to come home & bring Chloe to my sis place before he can finally get a good sleep.

It will be another month before Chloe officially goes to childcare. There will be another round of adapting & adjusting to her new environment again. For now...the folks in the Hougang family are already missing her :)

An Afternoon @ Ikea

Check out the way Chloe's holding daddy's card holder
Hmmm ..I love to hold this & tap on the fare reader later

Chloe longing for an afternoon nap
Look at Chloe's face...in fact this is taken after she just woke up

Starting to warm up...

Still no smiles...

Finally!! She is having fun


Till she climbs up on the sofa!
Feeling so at home

Natas Travel 2008

Pete & I ventured all the way to Expo by train late yesterday afternoon after we left Chloe at my sis place. We visited the Natas as well as the Interior Decor fairs. The place was packed with people looking for travel & renovation deals. There is also a Watsons warehouse sale but we did not manage to even go in to check the sale out.

Due to a shortage of time, Pete & I only managed to make enquiries about some renovation works with an ID. The discussion took us almost 2 hours. Then we left for the Natas fair next door & headed straight to make bookings for our Club Med trip in Bintan. We made use of Club Med's 1 for 1 promotion & got our package for a 5 day stay, all meals included. Our trip is confirmed on a Sunday - 21 September.

By the time we got all the bookings done, it's already past 10pm. Chloe stayed over at my sis place for the night while Pete & I took a cab back & only reached home at 11+pm, exhausted & I really miss my baby.

Candies Galore

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Last Saturday, we met up with my sis & nephew after their church service at Millenia Walk. We headed to the Candy Empire straight away. The kids were of cos attracted by the wide array of candies & snacks in the store.






Dinner @ Siam Express