Future world

With the Friday free thanks to Goid Friday, I convinced Wolfram to go see an exhibition with the kids. Marie-Emilie had gone there last week and told me it would be great for Oskar. 

We took off for our little trip mid morning, discovered that with the new downtown line we can get faster to Marina Bay Sands, and found out that there was a huge queue. In all fairness, on a holiday combined with free entrance for kids on Friday, this was to be expected. I queued with Thomas sleeping in the stroller. Wolfram went outside to play with Oskar.

By the time we had tickets we were told that there was another queue downstairs at the entrance of the exhibition as they regulate the number of people inside. They suggested for us to go have lunch and come back hoping the queue would get better. But, if you have ever been to Disneyland, you know that lunch time is when all families stop for food freeing the rides. So we stayed feeding Oskar with pompote and raisins. The queue turned out faster than predicted and soon enough we were inside.

It started with a room where flowers are growing and moving constantly. They are everywhere on the walls, the floor and even you.

We were mesmerized by this ever changing environment.

Next was the see with screens giving you the impression the you are moving.

Oskar was scared first to sit by the screen with Wolfram as he thought the floor was water. He literally put his foot out to check the water as he would by the pool. 

After several attempts he made it!

The following world was the best one. It had a slide that Oskar and Wolfram ride many times (Wolfram will share the videos). There was a screen in which you could change the trajectory of the cars on it by touching them. Even better, you could color your own car/bus/truck, have it scanned and follow it on the screen.

Obviously a huge success with the kids. They had a similar screen with jelly fish a bit further.

But the best was clearly the balls which kids could play with. Oskar was in the playing area in no time bouncing left and right. Needless to say it was difficult to get him out.

In the toddler section I even had Thomas sit on one of them and roll around.

It was a small exhibition but a huge success with kids. I'm glad we went. 

Six month old

Six months ago Thomas was born. Since then our lives haven't been the same. Busy, crazy busy but also crazy happy.

Happy six month Pikachu!

They are gone

After several weeks of destruction, this week they work intensively to finish taking down all the houses. 

We now have a clear view on the fire station.

Now, what's happening next? And how noisy is it going to be???

Solid food

Pediatrician said Thomas was ready for solid food last month. We decided to wait a bit longer until this weekend. Funny enough it's more or less the same time as when we started with Oskar.

After the afternoon milk, we sat Thomas in the high chair and gave it a go.

A bit of rice with milk in a spoon. 

He was a bit surprised at the beginning but quickly figured out how to swallow it. Soon enough he was opening is mouth to get more. He ate the whole thing and then went on to play on his mat.

The era of purées is back!

Exhausted father

After playing with Oskar...

And because there was one boy from this house missing a picture on the mat. After Oskar and Thomas, I present... Wolfram!

Unfortunately he is already too big for the red outfit. 

Live from the terrace

Today we can sit on our terrace and watch the houses going down, one piece at a time. 

It is quite fascinating to watch the machines in action.

Musical wake-up

This morning, 5min before the alarm I heard music. It was a soft soothing music  . I realized it was coming from the baby monitor. Now that Thomas can move his legs and turn, he managed to activate the mobile of his bed. Somehow he kicked the button to turn it on.

While his parents were deeply sleeping, our little boy enjoyed a light and music show. 

Note to ourselves: switch off the mobile completely at night if we want to sleep.

This is how the kicking happened. Thanks Aggie for the picture after the nap.