Next was Solomon's 1st birthday party. Cheewan's friend Sutowo's boy's 1st birthday.....Solomon is a really happy and smiley baby. But oh boy...he was really a heavy weight boy...he's 12 months old and probably or rather certainly heavier and bigger sized than Elijah. Hhehehe..think Elijah had a great in his exersaucer even though he was probably overaged for that. A quick lunch over there...then off we rushed to the next destination.
This was highlight of the day for both Elijah and Ellie. It was Elijah's 1st time attending a concert and Ellie 1st performance.....a jazz dance item in MGS....hope for...erm was it cancer? Anyway it's a yearly concert to raise funds and awareness for national cancer society. It's been so long since I've stepped into MGS. Although I did spent a period of time in this new school compound, I realized I hardly remember much of it....I seems to remember the old school compound back in Mt Sophia much better. Maybe my memories are failing me. Hehehhe.
Well, initially I was totally worried about Elijah not sitting still throughout the concert. But I realized that was least of my concern. My little boy...ahem..probably got my musical genes hehehee. He simply enjoyed himself totally. He was clapping like crazy when he heard the thunderous claps before and after each performance. He listened and watched tentatively to the many performances....some instrumental pieces, some dances....some sang by the choir....he simply loved it. He even spontaneously started clapping when he enjoyed the performances in the middle of it....though I was a little embarrassed (phew he wasn't so loud) but I was proud that my little boy...barely 2 year old can appreciate music. There were so many instances he nearly cried when the curtains drew. He kept saying 'open, open'...asking to open the curtains coz he hadn't gotten enough of the items yet. There was once after the choir performances...he even cried asking for more.
Guess I am amazed that he could really sit down to appreciate music at such a young age. Was totally thankful that I took the courage to bring him for a concert. I think there would be many more to come. This concert was totally appropriate for him.....each item was short and sweet and the items kept changing....which resulted in him asking for more. It was simply an enriching experience for both Elijah and us as parents.
The opening item...wah so many jie jies...Elijah was really intrigued by the performances.
Elijah clapping frantically....he surely enjoyed the concert!!!!
Elijah enjoying his little snack of biscuit during the interval...look at his biscuit-filled mouth!!
Elijah with Ellie jie jie during her break time...wait a min is it Elijah or Ellie supposed to be dancing...hahaha. Think Elijah looks more enthusiatic to dance than the real dancer.
Ooh the day didn't ended there. We met up for Cynthia and Andy, Vivien and Issac and Chaiyen and family. It was a great day having dinner at Tampopo Liang court....having yummy black pork and oh my the most yummy eggy I've ever tasted.....hard boiled on the outside and half boiled on the inside. Yummy. It was great catching up with everyone. The boys didn't play much coz both Elijah and Issac fell asleep and Lucas came late. I can't imagine the day when all 3 boys could play together and us parents having tea by the side. Hehhehe...guess I'll wait for that day to come soon.
A great day and I'm sure a great weekend eventually.
