Genting Day 3

The routine was the same - Lil Shauna woke us up, they went for buffer breakfast while we had some time together. I wasnted sandwich and dragged Daddy Lim to eat at this small cafe. But the ham and cheese sandwich has turned bad and I was given a cheese and butter sandwich in exchange and I hate cheese and butter. -.o" Daddy Lim had fried rice that wasnt very well cook. At one point, he spit out this whole lump of salt and staretd complaining non-stop. We left for a noodles place and completed our breakfast with fat, hot shui jiao.

We bought tickets for the indoor park but we didnt fully utilise the ticket. Popo was worse. I bought her the tickets but she spent most of her time cooping in the casino. Chey! After the rides we had lunch and it was time to check out. Clever Popo had foresight and used her points to get us a smaller room for free. The room was much dirtier and much, much smaller than the 1st room we had but beggers are no chosers. Lil Shauna had her nap (so did we) and it was already 4pm by the time she woke up, jumping around like an energised rabbit.

Then it was more rides, a light dinner and time to go home. We were lugging nags and stuff. Lil Shauna did help too. She was happily lugging a toy that we won at the arcade and her favourite Barney radio. -.o"

I was sad to leave Genting. How come time flies so fast? Sob. I need another holiday and I hope it is soon. Did somebody just left me a msg to ask if I am interested in Japan? Hohoho.

The only pathetic few family photos that we took. Sad..

Mummy Lim

Genting Day 2

Lil Shauna woke us up bright and early as usual. Popo brought Jaclyn and Lil Shauna for buffet breakfast while Daddy Lim & I enjoyed a quiet breakfast without the baby. The food was quite delicious. :)

We have got tickets for indoor theme park and we started the rides soon after the park started operations at 9am. Most of the rides are kids friendly and Lil Shauna got to ride on many of them. There werent that many rides in the indoor park but enuff to entertain the baby. The best part? She never got sick of any of them. We went on each rides for at least 3x and the princess enjoyed herself each time. This time round, she enjoyed the merry-go-round best. Just that she got a little over confident and refused to let us hold her while she's on the ride.

My bro's family arrive with SF's family in the late morning. They took about 4+ hours and he was telling me that the drive was quite a breeze. The kids were well-behaved and the traffic was smooth. We actually took a longer time to travel as compared to them. We left the house at 4.30am and only reach Genting at about 10am (about 5+ hrs). The difference is that we have lots of breaks in between and lots of space for the baby to run about. My bro was encouraging us to drive up the next time but I still dread the idea of having to entertain the baby in the confined space for 4+ hrs. -.o"

We were very much on our own as I found it awkward to face SF and it is understandable that my SIL wanted to spend time with SF. Then I got pretty pissed at my mum at one point. She seems to "float" over and latch on to my bro the moment his family arrives. Yes, I am jealous. I hate it when she shows favoritism and I felt as it I was taken advantage of. Well, she did try to maintain neutral but favoritism is in her blood all her life, just like jealousy in mine. The moment I sense her favouring, the green-eye monster will appear and devour all logic. Haiz, so many years liao and still like that. Lousy me.

We had our one and only dinner "together". We sat in the same restaurant but at separate tables. Somehow, this distance is good. After dinner, we went to the arcade to throw $$ away. Lil Shauna actually enjoyed herself at some arcade games while Daddy Lim and I had a great workout at the basketball and baseball station.

We also brought a scarf, a hairband and a wand for the princess and was so surprised that she likes the scarf so much. She is getting more vain. Hoho. By the way, Genting was not at all cold. Previously, we wrapped ourself in jackets. This time, we walked aroun in no jacket and didnt felt cold. In fact, I find the aircon at Changi airport colder.
The indoor park was opened until midnight and I had wanted to make good use of our tickes. We tried to bring Lil Shauna for more rides at 9pm but she started fussing after a few rides. She went "eh, eh, eh" at everything and just refuses to speak. I figured that she was tired and carried her in a lying down position. She was instamtly quiet and was enjoying the people and lights around her. Haha.

After Lil Shauna went to deamland, Daddy Lim and I went to the casino and try our luck at the jackpot machine. Actually, it is quite similar to the arcade machines. It is so difficult to win and we are like spending $$ for some fun. We left shortly, walked around a little before turning in. Not much photos were taken. Mostly Daddy Lim and Lil Shauna or Mummy with the princess. :)

Lil Shauna is learning how to smile at the camera. So cute hor.

Mummy Lim

Genting Day 1

We are back and we are sad to be back. We had loads of fun in Genting and Lil Shauna seems to enjoy herself more this time as compared to the last. If it is not bcos the journey to Genting is so daunting, we will probably go there every month. Lol.

Lil Shauna was down with running nose and cough before we headed for Genting. It must be the must-fall-sick virus. Felicia was coughing too but I dun think they passed the virus to each other. They haven got much contact recently. All the more, it must be the must-fall-sick-before-holiday virus. She was coughing badly at times and leaking green mucus all the way in Genting. We just brought her to the doctor this morning and was told that her mucus is really thick and will take some time to dry up and the mucus is causing the cough. -.o" She is to stay off cold drinks, anything sour, BISCUITS and fried food. Sure fail.

SF's twins were down with gastric flu on Wednesday and passed on to the father. They almost called off the trip. Actually, I was quite glad to hear the news. I meant no harm. I just tot that it will be really awkward to see them in Genting. They did go eventually and we didnt speak at all, not even eye contact. It was sure awkward. I think we all made good effort to stay clear of each others' path. No meals together, no rides together, nothing. Hohoho.

So, our trip started at 4.30am. We had to drag an angry Lil Shauna out of the bed. Since it will cost us a bomb to take cab to and fro the airport, we chose to drive and incurred a whooping $60 carpark fees. It is the lesser of the 2 evil. Lil Shauna was cooperative on the trip. She was happily jumping around in the airport.

We had a simple breakfast and Lil Shauna didnt eat much. She just had a good time tearing the crust off the pie. But that too leaves us time for a quiet breakfast.

Lil Shauna fell asleep shortly before we board the plane but was awoken by her violent cough. Poor baby. She remain an angel for the remaining trip. The flight to KL was only 30 mins. :)

The van ride to Genting was ok too. It took about 1hr 30 mins and Lil Shauna wasnt keen on her favourite Barney VCD. But the van has loads of leg space and she got to move around a little. She wasnt too bad and we made it to Genting smoothly. We arrived at about 10am and Popo disappeared to the casino.

I got a free ticket to the outdoor theme park bcos it was my bday. :) As Lil Shauna hasnt been to the outdoor park, we brought her there. But it was freaking troublesome to get my free ticket. The counter people couldnt really speak English and I was referred to 3 different places (each time having to Q) before I finally get my free ticket. Sometimes, the waiting and queuing really gets on one's nerve. But you noe that there is no point complaining. Haiz.

Lil Shauna was so excited upon reaching Genting (and seeing the rides) that she wouldnt eat her lunch. -.o" Most of the rides in the outdoor park are for bigger kids/ adults but Lil Shauna got to take a few of the friendlier rides.

The antique car must be her favourite ride. She's into taking control recently and had been fighting over the steering wheel on kiddy rides. She was happily "driving" the car when it actually needed no steering. Hohoho.

Then it was dinner, a little run around in the room and finally time for bed. I had a hard time tucking the baby to bed. She must be too excited. After she drifted off to dreamland, I went to the casino to look for my mum (lazy Daddy Lim was into dreamland and refused to wake up). The casino was smoky and crowded, not much fun. After awhile, my mum looked very much comfortable on her own and I went back. It was only 11+pm and Genting was still very much alive. I asked the sleeping Daddy Lim if he wanted to go for a walk but was flatly rejected. Chey!

Mummy Lim

We Are Going to Genting (Again)

We are going Genting again in mid April. We are flying on 15 Apr, which is both my bday and our 4th year wedding anniversary. Long, long time ago, I promised myself that we will spent every wedding anniversary overseas but Lil Shauna spoils it all. The 1st one was in Taiwan, the 2nd one I was heavily preggy with Lil Shauna and didnt go anywhere, the 3rd one, Lil Shauna was too young to appreciate and we ended up in Sentosa. So this time, we are gg Genting.

I love gg on holidays and had been travelling so frequently recently. We went Melbourne in Dec 09, HKG in Feb 10 and now we are going Genting. Hohoho. These trips just gave me something to look forward to. I love the feeling of being away from work totally and spent $$ without worries (budgeted lah). Genting is a nice destination too. It is 45 mins by flight and there are so many kiddy rides to entertain Lil Shauna and Popo will love to lose herself in the casino. ;p It is a one stone kills many bird destination.

Whenever we are thinking of gg Genting, we will always jio my bro's family. I supposed Lil Shauna will love the company when she's on one of those kiddy rides. :) But we will be very much on our own this time even though my bro's family is gg. Why? Bcos my SIL's bestie's family is coming along. The same lady with a pair of 2+ yo twins who went HKG with us. I call her the Super (Influential) Friend. Hohoho.

I dun really noe her, seen her on a few occasions and went to the HKG trip with her but not much direct contact too since we are all busy with our own kids. When we are not, I was too busy getting sick. Lol! But I can really see the influence that she has on my SIL. Maybe bcos they are both SAHM, so they can relate to each other better and they have more time to spend with each other when the whole world is working. They have become pretty "sticky". It reminds me of my secondary school days, how I must do everything (including gg to the toilet) with my bestie. You get my drift.

So, after the HKG trip, I wasnt surprised that SF is coming along for the Genting trip. In fact, my SIL never fancy Genting much. It is my bro. He too inherited my mum's genes. So my SIL invited SF and my bro's family probably wun come along if SF is not coming. SF wanted to go Genting but she had wanted to drive there. And so, my bro's family is also driving there. My bro probably will agree to anything so long as they end him in Genting. I think SF isnt keen to go if they have to take plane (save $$) or if they have to drive alone. Great, good luck! And I had been saying the same thing to my bro since I know that they are gg to drive there + whenever I traveled in his car. I and Lil Shauna had been tagging along with my bro's family every Sunday since Daddy Lim is on night shift. Every Sunday afternoon is a nightmare. It leaves me more tired than any other weekends. Basically, somebody must quarrel and cry. Often, it is Fione and it is bad, She can cry at the slightest discomfort or at the slightest thing that doesnt go her way. In that little confine space, it drives one crazy. Sometimes, I really hope to duct tape her mouth. Yes, crazy and evil auntie here.

My bro had been really optimistic about driving to Genting. They will start really early and he thinks that the kids will sleep. I think gg to Genting is not difficult. Afterall, they are all full of hope and energy. Yes, the kids will sleep and will probably give their best behavior at the promise of Genting. It is the returning part. They will probably leave in the early afternoon after they checked out. Imagine the way back when there's no more promise of fun, where everyone is tired, patience and energy has worn out. And they will probably hit the jam when they are back at the causeway. I duno what else to say, again, I can only wish them luck.

And at Genting itself, I wonder again how the 2 family will handle 4 kids. My mum will be constantly lured to the casino. She had said that she doesnt want to help my bro look after the kids there. My bro himself will have a hard time resisting temptations. At HKG, in the evening and night, my bro and SF's hb + my mum and Daddy Lim looked after the kids while my SIL and SF went shopping (and I lay sick in the bed). Who is gg to do that for them this time? When night comes, everybody will want to go to the casino. I am clueless. Yet, my bro remains optimistic. Sometimes, when I looked at how the 2 girls misbehaved, I am amazed at my bro's patience, but I think he needs alot more this time.

Still, I hope we will enjoy our trip. With Jaclyn and Daddy Lim (I was alone with Lil Shauna the last trip to Genting cos Daddy Lim got stuck at work), life will definitely more relaxed. And when things get too complicated, I think it will be nice for my family to disappear for awhile. I think we will still enjoy ourselves. Call me selfish, but we are there to holiday, not to babysit others' kids and let other people enjoy. Ahh... bad me.

Mummy Lim