The Littlest Town Mouse

Dearest Skyler,

You woke up quite early again this morning – about 7 a.m. Papa had been hoping to sleep in a bit as this was one of the few Saturdays this period of time that Papa needn’t go in for work. Oh well… You didn’t want to go back to sleep so in the end, we just stayed awake the whole time.

Mama had to go see Dr W today so we set off earlier since everyone was awake. We decided to stop over at the Forum Galleria for breakfast as we were there so early. We’ve decided that we will wait with you here when either Mama or Papa have to go see Dr W as there’s so much for you to do here.

We had breakfast at McDonald’s then Mama went off for her appointment. Papa brought you around the building and we visited the kiddy rides as you asked for them. However, you appear to have developed a fear for them, Lil’ One. Papa brought you to each of them and at every one you didn’t want to sit in it. Papa was quite surprised. Were you really so frightened by the ride at the Point last night? You had been sitting on the horsey merry-go-round when another Papa put in the coins for his girls to enjoy the ride. Papa thought you would be okay but you got so frightened by the movement that Papa had to pull you off the horse. Are you still afraid that the rides will start moving again? Papa’s so sorry!

As you were reluctant to sit on the rides, Papa brought you up to Toys ‘R’ Us to walk around. You walked all over the place trying out many of the toys. There was a kitchen set there that you didn’t want to leave! :D You spent so much time playing with the utensils. :D There was also a drum set that you totally enjoyed drumming on.

Papa was quite upset with a che-che who tried to push you away from the drum set while you were trying it out. She was twice your size and she just tried to step in front of you though there was no space at all between you and the drums! Papa was SO angry that someone that size would try to do that to you! The only result would have been you being pushed to the floor! How can any parent allow their child to behave like this! Papa did his best to ask her as gently as he could to wait her turn. She had a maid with her who asked her to go play with something else. Grrr…!!!

Anyway, we spent the rest of the time walking around the place until Mama came back for us.

After Mama came back, we set off for the Crystal Jade restaurant at the Shaw building for lunch. You refused to eat anything! We are getting worried about your not eating, Lil’ One. We refused to let you out of your chair until lunch was over and you managed to last until then.

We then walked around the children’s section of Isetan as Mama had another appointment in the afternoon. We looked at shoes, toys, etc! There were lots of parents around with their kids in that place. We’d never seen it so busy before. :D

When it was time for Mama to leave for her appointment, we all walked together to the place. After leaving Mama there, Papa and you went back to Borders to wait for Mama. We looked at a few books but you weren’t really interested and kept on asking to go out. We ended up waiting at the coffee joint at the other end. We sat on the stairs and had some raisins while waiting. You kept on walking up and down the few steps they had there.

Mama had been delayed a bit at the appointment so Mama came back later than expected. As such, Papa had to bring you back to the Duckie Mobile to wait as the parking coupons had expired. However, you refused to go into the car. You struggled and struggled to avoid being put into your car seat. By that time, Mama had come back. Mama and Papa figured that you actually wanted to go back to Forum Galleria. We are astonished with your memory, Lil’ One! You totally knew the direction to F.G. and kept pointing towards it while we were still in the car park where we couldn’t see the building at all!

We decided to give in to you as you gave us no choice. :p We had to put another parking coupon before we walked back to F.G. You walked around a few of the shops that we had not been to after Mama and Papa had some food for tea. Again, you refused to eat anything solid. It was only after this walk around that we could put you back into the Duckie Mobile.

By that time, it was too late for us to go home for a nap as Mama and Papa had planned to do, so we set off for Grandma’s instead. You fell asleep immediately after being put in your seat. :D You were so exhausted by then, Lil’ One and you hadn’t had a nap the whole day!

At the coffeeshop, you acted up again. Initially, you refused to sit in your high chair but we managed to coax you into it when you wanted to drink your milk. Mama had to bring you along to get some water to make the milk. After drinking your milk, you asked for some more so Papa went to get some more water to make the milk. Then you made some noise that Papa had left you so Mama took you out of your seat to look for Papa. Papa then made some more milk for you but you refused to take most of it and you also refused to go back into your seat! Sigh… In the end, Papa carried you off for a walk around the area while Grandma and Mama ate their dinner. After Mama was done, she took over walking with you while Papa ate. Sigh… Grandma didn’t get to spend any time with you at all!

While Mama was walking with you around PRIME, she came across some Blue’s Clues flash cards so we bought them for you. :D

We brought you home after dinner and put you to bed soon after. What a tiring day it had been, Lil’ One.

Papa and Mama love you!