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Sunday School Firsts…

Had my first experience in Sunday School a couple of weeks back when Mama brought me there to observe. You see, age-wise, I still have a few months to go before hitting the big THREE to be officially registered, but the teachers there were kind enough to give me an exception to join in the class.

That day, we learnt all about a young boy named David, who battled and killed a mean giant named Goliath. I vaguely recall Papa reading to me something like that before but making craft about the story itself does help me to appreciate it more. Sorry Papa!

So, at the end of it all, I made (with a lot of Mama’s help) and brought home my first Sunday School craft – ‘figurines’ of David and Goliath. Cool eh?

can you guess which is David and which is Goliath? Hee!

Apart from the craft, I was also given a Sunday School book to take home. The book would eventually be filled with stickers of points for attendance, punctuality, participation, memory verses, etc. These guys in Sunday School really mean business, I tell you. :-P

So, I also brought home my first Bible memory verse (of the week) to learn! And believe you me, Papa and Mama have been like sports coaches spurring me on to learn the verse throughout that week. Papa even put some tune to the verse and sings it to me in the car, before I sleep, when I bathe, etc. to really drill it into my head! He says memorising verses in songs would make it easier. :-)

“For the Lord your God goes before you. He will never leave you.”

(Deut 31:6)

The Princess and the Frog

During our recent trip back in Ah Por and Ah Kung’s house in Sitiawan, I got acquainted with one of Koko Collin’s favourite toys from his past – Tad, the talking frog!

He is really one amazing toy! He counts numbers with me, sings with me, teaches me colours, and is also multi-lingual, switching effortlessly from English to French! And Tad doesn’t complain when I keep pressing and banging his chest to talk more stuff!

Now, I wonder if only Tad could turn into a prince…? Hmmmm :-P

Piano Duet

So many keys!!! Yummy!

It’s a wonder how simple black and white pieces lined up can produce beautiful music when struck correctly with fingers..

Not my brother’s fingers though..hehe.

Anyway, our first duet probably won’t be good enough to cut any records too..:-p.

Can’t wait till my fingers are strong enough to make some music on the piano! Hee!

My Face Armour!

It’s my first line of defence.

Whenever, something I see something scary, or when something intimidating rushes towards me, my first instinct would be on reflex cover my face with my hands in a way that they form a face armor.

Well, that’s the least I can do until my head is big enough to wear those face helmets…hee!

You can't see me!

Me and Mama Friday!

Wild rides with mama!

A Bouncing Symbiosis

symbiosis (ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs, ˌsɪmbaɪˈəʊsɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
— n
1. a close and usually obligatory association of two organisms of different species that live together, often to their mutual benefit
2. a similar relationship between interdependent persons or groups

(extract from dictionary.com)

They could probably quote an example of symbiosis – Me and this ultra cool contraption called the TRAMPOLINE! I think I’ve found my soul mate, my partner,..;-D

I was overjoyed and overthrilled to find this in Ah Por’s house. Finally, something that is as bouncy as myself! Never tires like myself! How can you not love the trampoline?!!

Now that I’m back in KL, gotta figure out a way to get Papa to get one for me…:-D

Jump, jump jump! Wee!

Merdeka!

Yay! It’s that time of the year where I can bring out that portable stick with a flag and swat it around dangerously. People will think me cute when I say the magic words…”Merdaka! Merdeka!” Hee !

By the way, I just found out it is the Malaysian flag. All this while, I thought it was the Merdeka flag…Hehe. Anyway, when I was in Ipoh and Ah Ma gave me some other type of flag (later I learnt it was the Singapore flag), I could also do the Merdeka chant….but Papa did give me some strange look then. :-P

Anyway, I’m hoping Meimei can grow up real fast so that we can both have a Merdeka, er Malaysia flag fight whilst chanting those inspiring words – “Merdeka! Merdeka!” :-D

Hello Beach!

Over the last weekend when we all went back home for a family vacation, I has happy that Papa and Mama managed to sneak in some time to take me to the beach in Lumut – my very first time at the beach! Koko Collin was over-excited to go, jumping up and down but his day at the beach would eventually turn out quite unpleasant (you shall know why later on).

Anyway, Kudeh Wei was also in town together with his friend jiejie MY, he offered to drive us all to the beach. Great to know it was not at all far from Ah Por’s house. Wee! Here are some of the pics taken at the Lumut beach..

When everyone (but me) were taking off their slippers and shoes when they saw sand, some red ant bit Koko Collin's foot...

...after that he was so scared of even touching the sand. Mama tried to calm him by letting the waves gently touch his hurting foot..

Koko Collin is now in paranoid stage over the sand...

..so Mama carried him back to 'safer' ground...

Fun wiping off sand on nice fluffy short grass...can't wait to do this soon! Hee!

There's just something about the cap...

Koko was much better when we were about to leave...:-P

I just love those kokonut trees! Me and Papa in the shade!

Totally enjoyed my beach day! Gotta take note of the dangerous sands though..;-)

Colourful Conversations

Previously, Papa would be the one singing to me and talking to me in a one-way manner. Now that I can speak some words and reasonably string some of them together audibly, my car rides with Papa has definitely been more fun!

Here is a one colourful example of my numerous conversations with Papa…

Me: Papa…we going home ah?..

Papa: Yes Collin…we’re going home.

Me: Orh…we going home. Papa! Look! McDonald! McDonald! (I saw the M logo near Mines Shopping Fair)

Papa: Clever boy! You saw McDonald?

Me: Yes…I want to go McDonald…

Papa: Not tonight Collin. We’re going home now.

Me: Orh. We going home now.

Papa: Yes, we’re going home now. We will go t McDonald some other time, ok?

Me: Yes…Papa, I’m Batman!

Papa: Wah…Collin is Batman?

Me: Yes…I’m Batman! I’m strong!

Papa: Yes, Collin. you are strong!

Me: I’m Batman! I can run!

Papa: Err..ok. If Collin is Batman, who is Robin?

Me: No…no rabbit.

Papa: No Collin. not rabbit. Robin. Who is Robin?

Me: No…no rabbit. I’m lion!

Papa: No Collin…not lion. Robin…

Me: I’m lion. ROAR!

Papa: Errr….ok. Collin is lion. So, who is Batman?

Me: No..I’m not Batman…

Papa: Just now you said you were Batman?

Me: No..I’m not Batman…I’m Collin!

Papa: ?!!!

Blankety Jackety Joy!

Sometimes I really do envy the jackets that adults have. Especially during those chilly, cold nights..

Not only do they act as jackets, which are just so cool to wear by the way, they are also big enough to double up as blankets!! My jacket does not even cover my poor little toes! Sigh..

Last but not least, you can never resist that blankety jackety feeling! Hee! Hmmm..I think I am so totally following Mama’s genes here. Hehe..

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