Simul With U17 ASEAN Chess Champion

Z was invited by Philip to join the Simul session with the U17 ASEAN champion.  He doesn't get to play with players of such high level so he was really excited about it!

There were total 17 players playing against the Champion, Liu Xiangyi.  He is only 11+ and is already a champion in ASEAN! And he's so tall!

It was an rare sight for us, looking at the champion playing against 17 players at one go.

Z was the last boy to survive for the game!  Coach was very happy with his performance even though he lost the game.  Liu Xiangyi praised him too!  I was glad that he didn't rush through the game, this has been his weakness. 

After the simul, he showed the kids how from a losing game, he managed to turn the game around.  It was one of the rounds at the ASEAN Championship.

Before end of the session, we had a group photo taken.

It was truly a great experience for Z!  Thank you Philip!  The champion has inspired him to be a better player! Well done boy!

SYF Results 2012

Congratulations to the school for achieving Gold for CO and Bronze for Choir!  Well done kiddos!

Babies, mommy is very proud of you!

Bento #312 - Kodomo

In the box:  Homemade fried wantons, stir fry chicken with capsicum, melon balls and mayo in container.

We had wanton for lunch and dinner today.  For dinner, Z to help me in the kitchen.  Actually both my boys were supposed to help me this evening but Beanie fell asleep.  L was busied with her school work.

He volunteered to help me wrapped the wantons.  His first time doing it and he had fun!  My boys usually are the ones that are very eager to help me in the kitchen.  As for my girl, she would be the first if I need someone to help me finish the food!  Haha..  I know she wants to help but at P5, she has lots of work everyday from school.

Wordless Post - New Haircut

♥ My 老二 ♥

National Day Celebration & L's First Outing

LZ celebrated National Day in school.  L also performed with the choir today..

Here's their OOTD!

Today is also the FIRST time my girl went out with her friends, without any adults.  They celebrated Kevin's birthday.  I wasn't very keen to let her go as I knew once I agreed, there will be more to come.  I admit I was selfish, I didn't want her to grow up too fast..

I gave in coz partly because I knew who they were and Kevin has been her classmate since P1.  They are a bunch of nice kids... But I didn't let her out of my sight for too long.  I 'coincidentally' bumped into them twice with my 2 boys.  Hehe... I just want to make sure they are doing ok and not making a scene at the mall.  Typical mother, isn't it?

Bento #311 - Chicken Rice

In the box: Chicken rice, bean sprouts, apple & soup

My kiddos can't get enough of the chicken rice and asked for it again.

Today the school has some invited guests from China and Z were one of the students to perform for them with the CO and thereafter they also interact with them.  One of the boys gave Z this keychain. That's so nice of him.

Bento #309 - Pokemon Pansage

In the box:  Seaweed salad, seaweed omelette, chicken with capsicum & grapes

Ever since Z tried out the seaweed at the mall promotion, he has been requesting for it every other day. So he had 2 of the dishes with seaweed for today's bento.  I'm more than happy to prepare that for him coz he doesn't like veggie.

I have a tough time doing this character today..  Just couldn't cut the line properly and I made it quite small so the details were more difficult to cut.  The effort is worth it when my boy told me he likes it very much. ♥

My boy, already in P3, yet at times behaves like his little bro.  He acts like a 3 year old and calls me "Mama..."  and hugs me.  Today he did it again when walking towards the lift.  I asked him,"why are you still so cute?" He said "Because I love you more and more that's why I am still so cute!"  Simply love it!  Even outside school, when he collects his lunchbox from me, he often gives me goodbye kiss, oblivious to the surrounding. ♥   I love moments like this with my 老二.  He may stops doing this next year or anytime, so I better enjoys every time he does that.  Hehe...    I wonder if other P3s do such things too?

Invitational Team Chess Championships 2012

This was supposed to be a Invitational Primary school Competition, just like last year but they changed it to invitational team.  Which means it will be tougher coz strong players would group themselves together, regardless which school they are from.

For my kiddos' team, Philip decided to plan the junior team (Junior A category) as it would be for the national event.  The upper primary (Junior B category) will be combined for the girls and boys as some could not make it and also because of the age.  Z had the privileged to be the captain for the junior team.

 Rd 1 - L's opponent is one of the strongest girl players for U12! and first time she's playing in board 1! 

 Rd 1 - It was a disappointing round for Z.  He had played many games with Amanda in chess club and he lost to her this time!  It was a surprise to us!  He was winning the game.   

 Z with his team mates.

 Northland is well known to have many good chess players and Z played with one of teams in round 3.

 L with her team mates.  Devash is the captain for the event and he is a very strong player.

 Z doing his job as a captain, motivating his team members.  So serious huh?  We appreciate Philip for appointing him as captain for this event.

 Round 5 -  Z played with another Northland team again!  

Rd 5 -  L's opponent was our friend's son, Daryl.  Don't be deceived by his size, he is same age as Z.  Kudos to them for playing in the Junior A. 

L's team was ranked 6th out of 10 teams and Z's team was ranked 6th out of 16 teams.  Both won merit medals for themselves.  Well done babies!  Hope this has warmed you guys up for the upcoming national event!

L's results (rating 1077):

Rd 1 (bd 1) Siew Kai Xin (1350, North Knights) lost
Rd 2 (bd 3) Aidan Lau (1088, Maris Stars)  lost
Rd 3 (bd 4) Elizabeth Chia (NYPS) won
Rd 4 (bd 5) Malhar Kamat (Merlion 4) won
Rd 5 (bd 6) Daryl Tan (1071, JR Snipers) draw

Z's results (rating 1040) :

Rd 1 (bd 6) Amanda Chan (East Coast Angels) lost
Rd 2 (bd 4) Amirul (Dragon Kids) won
Rd 3 (bd 2) Nicholas Chan (1296, Northland Bannerets) lost
Rd 4 (bd 3) Gregory Cong (St. Hilda's) won
Rd 5 (bd 4) Munoz Joel (Northland Knights) won

Patrick Tay Chess Challenge 2012

When I signed him up for this competition, I didn't even know how many categories were there and it turned out to be a tough one!  He was in a category where there are teenagers and adults.  I felt bad about it....

Round 1 - he was eager to start the first round

Till he realised his opponent was from Northland.  He was so happy when he beat the girl. (Northland is well known for chess). 

Round 2 - *faint* when he found out his opponent was Kevan.  He was 'thrashed', like he said.  

Round 3 -  My boy faced another tough opponent, Pahwa.  Both were looking at the clock.

Round 6 - His opponent is a teenager from Malaysia!  He was so thrilled when he won! 

It was a tough competition and Z did his best. It was a good experience for him today.  He enjoyed playing with strong players.

Result (his rating for now - 1065) 87/131:

Rd 1(bd 63) Xu Jiajun won
Rd 2(bd 20) Keven Chua (1320) lost
Rd 3(bd 20) Pahwa (1439) lost
Rd 4(bd 46) Mok Jia Qi lost
Rd 5(bd 49) Sufian walkover 
Rd 6(bd 43) Lau Ken Gi won
Rd 7(bd 28) Sua Isaac (1300) lost

His First Dental Visit

Days before dental visit, I have talked to Beanie about it.  He seemed excited but it didn't turn out that way.

He insisted Z to go first which I thought was a good idea.  At least he will know what it will be like.  It was a mistake coz his cleaning took a little longer than usual.... Sad to know Z will have to wear braces eventually..

When it was his turn, he refused to sit on the dental chair!  I had no choice but to let him lie down on me.  After much coaxing, he let the dentist have a quick check on his teeth.

After that it was L's turn.  It was a breeze for her and dentist praised her for taking good care of her teeth.

I think Beanie was happy it was finally over and he got jelly from the nurse.  I asked if he will let the dentist check his teeth again and he said yes.  Well, we will know if he means it the next time.

I'm One Lucky Mommy!

Have been running high fever since yesterday...  And daddy is out of town to Germany.  During times like this, I feel especially emo and feel so blessed.

My older ones help me take care of their little brother, attend to all his needs. The keep him occupied so I can nap.  And last night, little one fell asleep without me tugging him in.  My older ones cleared table, shower and went to bed.  Bliss.... 

After everyone sleep, Z came over to sleep with me.  That's what he does whenever daddy out of town.   Poor boy didn't sleep well last night.  He woke up many times to check on me.  I feel like a baby.. ♥

This morning, they prepared breakfast for themselves and let me continue with my sleep.  So sweet isn't it? ♥ Thank you Babies!  You guys rock!  And I am so proud to be your mommy! Love you all always! ♥

They Meet Thomas!

My boys are excited over the Thomas workshop!  They did a few activities and also take pics with Thomas!

They did a hat

Colouring

And a 3D Thomas craft.  Jiejie did not join it as she finds it too kiddy and not her cup of tea!  Haha! 

The also had free photo-taking service before the workshop, and we collect these after the event.