Christmas in Singapore

I've been crazily busy trying to balance work and family life. This morning, I messaged my BFF claiming that I've never been this busy in my entire life but then again, I am not really complaining. Being busy is being blessed. It's better than lazing around and worrying about not being employed. Eniweiz, I am not going to bore you about my huge responsibilities at work. Read: I have been running the clinic alone since mid of 2012. Nuff said. 

I tried to squeeze in family activities amidst my busyness. (I used to call my boss a superman for working really hard. Now I feel like I'm a wonderwoman. LOL) Last Friday after work, I fetched the kids and my mom at home and told the hubby that we'll meet him at Orchard Road to experience in advance Christmas in Singapore since we will be spending the holidays back home. Here in Singapore, the best place to visit during Christmas is the Orchard area. Every year, the long stretch of the road is adorned with breathtaking Christmas lights/decorations. 

My mom and K was in awe and so am I. In fact, I pass by Orchard Road everyday on my way home from work but I seldom work beyond 7pm so I never get the see the Christmas decorations being lit up. 

Baby G's eyes also wandered. He seem very pleased with all the fancy Christmas lights everywhere. While we are walking our way to Orchard Central, he kept pointing his finger on the eye-catching, beautiful lights. 

K had an equally wonderful time. Out of excitement, she wore her favourite 5 year old Christmas Barbie dress although she has obviously outgrown it. 

Everyone, meet wonderwoman! LOL. When I fetched the kids and my mom at home, I only washed my hands and face before quickly changing into comfortable clothes and off we went. Wonderwoman finds no time to prettify herself. 

Orchard Road is the busiest road during Christmas season. There is human traffic every single day and on Friday nights, it is at its peak. We crossed the road and supposed to dine at Gerry's Grill but we were 8th on the queue. Tried to wait for a while hoping the queue will be gone in a jiffy but it turned out moving oh so slow. We ended up eating at Lerk Thai at CentrePoint. I'll talk about our dining experience in my food diary soon. 

After dinner, we explored the opposite side of the road. More photo opps for my mom and K. Look how the two of them are about the same height already. K is a true blooded Syjongtian, thanks to Papa's genes. Hehehe. 

I heard read about Santa's Workshop in Facebook but didn't pay much attention to it. It turned out to be the crowd's favourite. 

Everything is worth photographing. I am really amazed with the concept of the Santa's Workshop. My mom was equally awe-inspired.

The best thing about Santa's Workshop is the continuous flow of bubbles. It felt like a bubble heaven for the kids and kids at heart. 

K and Baby G (even my mom, haha) had a blast poking the bubbles. Baby G wondered why on earth the bubble ball disappears when he's trying to grab it with all his might. LOL.  

It was a memorable night for the family. I initially planned to have a walk all the way to Tanglin to see all the fabulous Christmas decorations (the one at Tanglin Mall was awesome too) but my mom's feet are already aching. Hubby and I were also exhausted but very delighted. Our effort to balance work and family was worth the inexpressible happiness in our kids' hearts. 

SIDE NOTE:

The whole family (except poor me) is scheduled to fly back home this coming Saturday. Though we somehow have celebrated Christmas in Singapore in advance, I am starting to get really sad. Talk about separation anxiety. How am I going to deal with it? I am going to miss the kids terribly for good 7 days and 6 nights (will be following them only a week after due to work commitments). 

It will be my first time to be separated to my  precious baby G. Just the thought of it makes me teary-eyed. Sigh. K hugged me last night and said, we are going to miss you mommy! The truth is, I wasn't too worried about missing her because she was extremely excited to see her cousins and she's big and independent enough unlike my clingy baby G but awwww, I am so happy to have given birth to the sweetest girl in the world. 

I feel much better now. I'll cross the bridge when I get there. Meanwhile, let me thank you for patiently reading my blah-berrings. My coffee tea break is over, back to work!

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On a lighter note, I am extremely excited and looking forward to meet my wanderwoman friend, Betchai and my twinzy, Sunsetzen. They have been great friends and Salitype sisters to me  but I am meeting them in person for the first time! How awesome is that?

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Just in case I will find no time to greet you all later, here's wishing you the best Christmas and happiest holidays!!! God bless us all.