Beez in the Garden

It was a warm sunny morning and the beez family flew to where bees go. To the gardens of course! Yes, the beez family headed to Gardens by the Bay to ‘get closer to the flowers’. We arrived at around 9.30am, before the Domes open at 10am. Thought we were early so went to grab breakfast at Macs. But it was already packed. By the time we reached the end of the long queue and got our breakfast, it almost 1hr later.

We decide to hurry to the more popular Flower Dome first, before the peak of the crowd comes. Here’s some flowers from the dome.

Flower from the Flower Dome

Another couple of pretty flowers. The natural color combination really makes it beautiful

Flowers from the Flower Dome

Flower from the Flower Dome

Flower from the Flower Dome

After that we headed to the Cloud Forest. Greeted by the iconic water fall at the entrance:

Waterfall

WB2 had a good time wandering around. Like seriously wondering around.

Not sure where this boy is heading to. We just got in and he's heading to the entrance again??

Even while our hands were tied with WB3, (changing, feeding him), WB2 still managed to entertain himself.

WB2 singing behind the waterfall

So much so that he’s just soooo tickled. Not sure what the joke was about though.

WB2 totally bending over, laughing at his own private joke.

Nearer to the exit of the Domes therein lies the nursing room. It’s a pit stop for us to freshen up a bit. WB3 too, is finally let out of the carrier and his feet are finally allowed to touch the ground (read: allowed to walk about on his own).

WB3 looking down to make sure that his feet is indeed touching the ground.

Overall I think the boys enjoyed themselves. We spent half a day there, which is enough for us. No food allowed in the domes, so it’s also about time to go outside for a meal.

Tip: Aim to go there early, around 10am when the Domes open. Otherwise the place will be too crowded and also car parking is limited. Do bring along sweaters too especially for little ones as some parts of the Domes can be quite chilly.

More info at:  http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/

Words by Little Beez

It was a lazy afternoon and the Beez family were just lazing around. As usual, the 2 little Beez were being their active self, climbing all over the place. Feeling tired after running out of energy,

QB says to WB2: “你们 这两个顽皮number 1 and number 2.”

(you two mischievous number 1 and number 2).

QB: “So are you 顽皮 (mischievous) number 1 or number 2? Are you number 1?”

WB2 thinks for a while.. and say:  “弟弟 (referring to WB3)”

QB: “Oh, so you are顽皮 (mischievous) number 2 huh..”

WB2 shyly nods his head..

Then he contemplates for a while and say, “爸爸number 3.” (referring to WB2)

QB laughs out loud…..

… Until WB2 says, “妈妈number 4.” (referring to QB!!)……………….

English Story-telling at the Library

We had a free afternoon so WB2 and I headed down to the library for a session of English story telling. Upon reaching, we found that it was a special event for that day. Not only was there story telling, it also includes a craft session for the kids. WB3 was very excited to be there with other kids.

The first story that was told was about this man selling hats. He carried many hats on this head to sell. One day, while he was resting under a tree, his hats were all taken away by mischievous monkeys! And then the story goes on to tell about how he tries to get his hats back from the monkeys.

At the end of the story, the kids were led to the nearby workstations to create their very own hats. Younger kids like WB2 were given a pre-made cut out hat, and ‘accessories’ were provided to decorate the hat.

WB2 examining a green strip to put on his hat

WB2 at work.

Once his hat is completed, the ‘teacher’ (facilitator) is there to make the final touches to the hat, ready for wear.

WB3 waits patiently while teacher makes the final adjustments for his hat.

 

After all the children had their hats, there was still time for another story. And it was a story we are all familiar with. ‘The very hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle.

Children with the hats listening to the story.  

It was overall an enjoyable session for WB2, listening to stories, with some activities as well as interaction with other children. The crowd of children was also just nice, not too big (too messy and difficult) and not to small (no fun!). We'll see if we get to do something similar again!