"Time-out" with MAJOR style

We started to "Time-out" Adrian after he was around 1.5 year old. We've learned through books and online articles that the recommended timeout session should last no more than 1 minute per year of age and we try hard to adhere to that rule. Adrian has been good to stand in his "Time-out" spot until we release him. We've also established the following routine for him:

1. Mummy or Daddy (whoever ordered the timeout) must be the one to release him
2. Mummy or Daddy would then explain what the munchkin mistake was
3. Munchkin then acknowledges the mistake by apologizing followed by kissing his Mummy or Daddy
4. Munchkin is then released to go off and play happily

One afternoon, we arrived to my Mum's home and found that Adrian and his cousins had all be misbehaving. I know you shouldn't be taking pictures while he's being punished, but I couldn't help but notice how "stylish" he looked during his "time-out period!" I especially LOVE the last picture in this series!

Boys playing with Scotch Tape

It's amazing how resourceful kids are. Add a tab bit of imagination, you now have the recipe for some light entertainment that can last for hours! Below are some pictures of the cousins, Alan, Ethan and Adrian having a ball with rolls of....yup, scotch tape! How adorable!!! :)

Helping Daddy build a cabinet

I recently bought a cabinet to add to our bedroom collection to "hide" stuff that we've accumulated over the years. The problem is, it needed assembling, but we hardly ever have time to ourselves for these "mini-projects" until Adrian is asleep. And by then, we're usually exhausted from the long day that we've had. Over the past weekend, I suggested this would be a great project for father and son to work on and to no surprise to us, Adrian quickly volunteered to help.

I'm sure it would've been quicker for Ed to perform the job himself, but it was super cute to see Adrian's eagerness to help and how he exhibited such dedication. Good team work, father and son! :)

Home-made Wonton Noodles

I rarely have time to cook a real meal for my little family due to our busy schedule and hope that come the weekends, things would be less hectic so that I have a chance to make something special to eat. This weekend, I decided to make some wonton noodle soup. I've always been a big fan of wonton and since Ed and munchkin are such big fans of noodles, this would be the perfect meal for the 3 of us!

After slaving away for an hour while Ed took munchkin to the park, I produced the following for our little family to enjoy!

Adrian's School Bus Pencil Box

Every 1st Saturday of the month, Home Depot holds a kids workshop at each of their locations free of charge. We decided that would be a perfect event for father and son to bond while Mummy stays home and work on some household chores.

This month's workshop activity was a School Bus Pencil Box. Although the recommended age for the workshop is between 5-12, Adrian had fun hammering away and applying the stickers (with Daddy's help of course!). In fact, the little munchkin was really proud of his completed project, he was eager to parade it around the store! Mummy & Daddy couldn't have been more proud of our crafty little munchkin! :)

(Note! No fingers or thumbs were injured during this activity!) :)

Biker Boys

Adrian received a number of bikes and rides from his last 2 birthdays, but haven't really put them to much use. We brought a few of them over to my Mum's house so he can ride around with his cousins. Although he still hasn't mastered the skill to ride a bike, this didn't discourage him from following his cousins around by WALKING instead of riding a bike! LOL! See clip below to see how he managed to keep up with his cousin.

Vietnamese Community BBQ

We attended the Ca Mau Vietnamese Community annual BBQ event at the park. Besides a jump house, there was face painting, lots of food, sack races and a rope pulling game for the kids. The community also provided all kids with a ziplock full of school supplies as they prepare for the approaching start of school.
Adrian reluctantly got his first fish tattoo on his hand and had a ball playing with his cousins, and friends, Vinnie and Vivian in the jump house!

Don't let their size fool you, but Alan, Ethan and Vinnie's team actually won their rope pulling contest! Well done, boys! :)