Kite flying and water splashing at Marina Barrage

I had heard a lot about the Marina Barrage that creates a reservoir right in the heart of Singapore. And hats off to Singapore that makes it a tourist destination too. Wednesday was Mysha's day out at the barrage. After a quite walk down the barrage we headed straight to the green roof. Mysha had awesome lot of fun running around on the grass and watching people of all ages flying kites. But the most enjoyable part for her was the water play area where the fountains played peek-ka-boo :) She got all drenched up for sure (and a cold followed soon!) Check out more snaps at http://picasaweb.google.com/ssundke/MarinaBarrage30Dec09#

PIANO!!!

Ilyas had been looking out for a piano for a very long time so on last weekend we decided to check out a place where there were some sale offers. We liked a Korean brand called Samick so much that we bought it right away :) Mysha knew about the piano thanks to Ilyas's iPhone, so you can imagine her reaction when she saw a real one. This piano came with a 2 seater player seat, but Mysha insisted that she have it all by herself and would not let anyone near it. Every now and then, when I hear a really low or high note while Ilyas is playing his tune, I know Mysha is at one of the corners trying to drive Papa away!

Play - Farmer, Fox ...

Sunday we planned for a play again. This one was called the "The Farmer, the fox, bird and the cookie". It was all about a lesson on "sharing" where the farmer, fox and bird in the end land up sharing the cookie. Mysha, Arhsiya, Rhea, Aditi all seamed to have a good time following the play. At the end of the play the kiddies caught a picture with the performers. I also bought a book (called "The Leaf calld Nip that flipped") selling at the play. It came with a free bright yellow teeshirt with Tick,Tack,Tock (the unofficial names of the performers in the play) written on it.

In Bintan

On the weekend we planned an overnight trip to an island in Indonesia called Bintan. It was one of the most serene, calm and picturesque beach places I have seen for a long time. Mysha is well versed now of what a beach place means ... sun, sand and water. Seeing Ilyas jump into the water, she wanted to do the same. I hurriedly changed her into her swimming costume so she would not wet her clothes. It was difficult to stop her to pose for this little charmer shot... all she kept saying was "mama come ..."

Barnie Day out

Sunday it was time for a date with Barnie and friends. United Square mall was having a live show for kids. All you need to do was to be there... so we were. Mysha was very excited at the thought but when Barnie came out with his friends, she was her usual self, just staring at the scene in front without too much reaction or excitment.

Play - Green Sheep

On Friday, Nirupama and I planned to take Arshiya and Mysha for a play called "The Green Sheep". The artists came over specially from Australia to bring to life a book with the title "Where is the green sheep". The play introduces different types of sheep ... bathing sheep, sun sheep, rain sheep, near sheep, far sheep, scared sheep, brave sheep, etc.... but every now-and-then tries to find "the green sheep". The climax reveals the green sheep sleeping away peacefully.... At the end of the play, they let kids touch the green sheep and click photos with him. One of the artists also sat on a chair and flipped through the books going through the play sequence again.

Evening out with friends

Friday evening continued with Arshiya, Mysha and Shiv spending the time on Orchard road. Mysha enjoyed the lights, christmas tree, snowman and more. (check the umbrella in her hand that she refused to part away the entire evening)

Green color dressed doll girls at a kiosk by the road took Msyha away to show her some magic and then gave her candy (that messed her face for the rest of the evening) and posed for a photo. The highlight of the evening was this magical Christma tree that you could walk into and inside were arranged hundreds of lights resembling a star studded sky. Mysha just lay on the floor and stared at the magical lights inside. Just as she emerged outside, she spotted a bright colored plaform that looked like dance floor. Up onto the platform she shook a leg or two and refused to get down from it (as expected)