Not so Little People Gathering

It is time for our regular monthly gathering and the kids always look forward to meeting up.

Venue is always an issue. Trying to contain the kids indoor (somebody's place) is like seeking for self-destruction. This is especially so when the group is getting bigger, both in number and in size (big and small people alike). Outdoor venues often is dependent on weather and while the bigger kids can run amok, the smaller ones require additional supervision. Thank God that my kids are way past that stage. Hohoho.

I had suggested that we go to the Gardens by the Bay for our gathering. There is a free water play, which works well in this hot weather and some outdoor play structure. That place must be jinxed for our gathering. Whenever we put that as our gathering venue, it will rain. This time, it didn't rain but it is still not feasible bcos of F1. Duh!

While cracking our head over another good venue, Auntie T suggested T'Junction. It is the Natveens' Ministry place and she would be able to book the venue for us. It is the 1st time that we are having the gathering at the venue.

The T'Junction is filled with board and card games.

The boys were crazy over the mini pool table and table soccer.

We bought Sarpino pizza for dinner and it was just around the corner. Super convenient.

Then we finally taught the kids how to play nerds.

The gathering was a very tiring one bcos there was so much shouting and energy used regardless of whether we were playing Taboo, Gestures or Nerds. My partner for Nerds was Seth, Zaky was with Cailyn and Lil Shauna with Boo. Surprisingly, despite his tender age, he played well, catching on the rules easily. I am so impressed.

There was so much fun. We ended off the night with a mini cake cutting for Auntie H; the last "baby" in the group to turn 40.

The kids are definitely growing up. We saw the older girls huddling around and catching up during dinner while the youngest group ran around in their own make believe fun. Speaking of which, the kids just bought new school shoes to replace the old ones that havent been that "old". Zaky has now "upgraded" to the big kids' look school shoes. Yes, that converse wannabe school shoes. School shoes only last for a few months now. I remembered my school shoes can last for an entire year. Are the shoes super lousy now or the kids are eating the shoes?

Soon, the day will come where the kids no longer follow for our gathering. I am not sure if I am looking forward to that.

Mummy Lim